Architect’s TOP 10 Design Mistakes Making Your Home Look Cheap

[@hypernewlapse]

while I understand the point of not being pretentious your house should first and foremost serve you rather than trying to fit into some unspoken rule. If a coastal themed decor brings you joy living in a drab gray city, go for it. we have little things to bring joy lets not kill it for trying to get external approval

[@Toni_Snark]

He’s not trying to “kill” anything. Did you not read his disclaimer? 😂

[@enmanniska5751]

Yeah I agree you just have to accept that it will cheapen the look of your home. I also think that sometimes going too all in on themed decor can actually make you unhappy in the long run, eventually you yourself might even find it looks tacky and cheap. Theres lots of ways to create particular moods in a home. Why does coastal themed decor bring you joy? Is it the relaxing and bright colours? The assosiations to a lovely vaccation? By trying to bring in the things you like in way that works well with the context, might even make you happier than trying to copy something else.

[@AnnonioDillworth]

I love the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the *jklux* bag. Made from high quality legal snakeskin made by local Indonesian artists. From now on I never want to buy any luxury goods.

[@urvashimiranimalviya]

Yeahh 😊😅agree

[@gregpendrey6711]

My house smells. You're not getting in. It's not a reception room.

[@_duffgolf]

“Honestly always looks best on us and our homes” well said! I could t agree more. Great video!

[@ninaotan7811]

Judging from the overwhelming number of video titles like “seven ways to make your hose look expensive” it is only a selected few opt for honesty and genuineness.

[@paveladamek3502]

I used to be a neutral-tone minimalist in a 60sqm studio and I loved it. But then my gf broke up with me and it made the space, and by extention, my life, even emptier. I started painting (not walls) and I painted two of my walls the art-deco blue and hanged like 15 of my paintings and the depression from the breakup was almost gone.

[@12Sanguine]

Focus on what you can hide rather than what you can display. 🙌 As someone growing up in a hoarder house I strongly support this message.

[@Bobrogers99]

We spent several winters in rental places in Florida, and for the most part they were "staged" with similar furniture that seemed to be all bought at once from the same sources. Then we discovered what became our favorite. It had been our landlady's grandmother's house, fill with an eclectic collection of furnishings that had accumulated over generations. Some were genuine antiques and some were newer, quality items, and the place had a comfortable, homey feel. Various pieces didn't necessarily match, but they were all functional. The other places felt like vacation rentals, but this one was a home.

[@anna-marianunezvega1520]

Such valid points! 1. We bought a 14th century house with a small open kitchen and dining space. The water and exhaust connections were in really awkward positions. I planned a kitchen WITH and island (previous owner had a very small kitchen and small dining table) and marked it all down with tape. I saw my plan worked! Our kitchen was 4x more spacious than the old one and we had a 6 seater long dining table. The overall setup made the room look bigger than before! 2. I hate fake laminats. I can't afford massive wood everywhere, but in the living areas, it is all real wood. Had many of these pieces for 15+ years already. In the wardrobe room and office, I have gone with white laminate. 3. I used all natural brown, beige, grey and green tones to furnish our house. We have a lot of greenery around, so it feels aligned with the surroundings. It is also very timeless. 4. Our kitchen and living area is all open and half of the sofa was standing out. I added a shorter wall to the kitchen and a round custom bar furniture behind. I also put a rug in the living room are. Now it looks much more put together! 5. We have a full wardrobe room with open shelves, where we keep any clutter as well. I also have a lot of hidden storage throughout the living area. 6. Again that's why I only have classic pieces in natural colours. Everything fits together! We have a lot of sheesham wood furniture. They have different tones, but since the original wood shines through, it still looks coherent. 7. Proper light is so important! I have only warm white lights at home, except for in the kitchen. We don't have any ceiling lights except for in the bathroom.

[@sarcooking]

You had me up to function but only because I recently figured it out. With my space I continued to follow form and my design training only to be constantly annoyed when doing the things I enjoyed the most like cooking, painting or sewing. Finally, I gave up the form and dove into the function and how I needed to move along my space in order to be creative. And something happened I didn’t expect. The function created the beauty. After years of prioritizing beauty it was clear it was hidden in how I do things.

[@oioioioioioioioio]

Please make redesign spaces again. Those are so good. You can even do exterior like curb appeal

[@hintex487]

They bring such a fresh perspective to transforming spaces

[@AnnonioDillworth]

girl. That *jklux* bag, you look great wearing it! ! I like!

[@giusetup]

agreed

[@norseman4763]

Ditto! Those are great videos, and what caused me to subscribe.

[@sourdoughed]

One build on bulbs: smart LED bulbs tend to be low CRI - certainly less than 90 - and so often make you and your interior look a bit odd or ill. Much better is to buy high CRI LED bulbs - ideally dim to warm - and using smart dimmers on plugs (Lutron is an expensive option but think Philips has a dimmable plug too)

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

Thank you for the tutorial for making my home look cheap! I followed it every step of the way and wow now my home looks so cheap!!!

[@TheKnittedRaven]

This was educational and a little humbling as I recalled times when I've made these mistakes. Thanks for the tips!

[@sharonhart3111]

your advice is always good daniel, I appreciate the way you explain why a space can look 'cheap' or cluttered, or good etc this helps with what you do or dont want to achieve.

[@nickybookz222]

My living room is very small (I live in the Netherlands and the houses there are not that big) but I do have a 3 meter high ceiling. Since I don't like visitors, I have decorated my living room for myself. Prominent in the living room is a lovely super large sofa, no chairs or tables. When I have visitors, they sit oncomfortably 🤣next to each other on the couch, watching the fireplace or TV. It's great that I don't have long-term visitors, and I have my couch to myself again. Life is good with a good book on the couch. My house is not a showroom, but wonderfully cozy for me and my 2 cats and where a chair should have been there are now 5 lovely large plants.

[@henkmogillo7352]

La Dolce Vita

[@urvashimiranimalviya]

We do have a coastal themed room in the middle of Mumbai (a big city in India) n I love it. 😂

[@G15Movies]

The bong in the first example explains all about that apartment :D

[@MrGoalie2012]

perhaps it was a key factor when they measured the space for couch XD

[@AnnonioDillworth]

Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens *jklux*

[@a1r592]

I think the bong really ties the room together

[@matti...]

designing around unique centerpieces

[@user-sr1kc6jj2b-p1q]

😂😂😂

[@renesalinas9491]

Great compilation and also with a good explination. For me an other importend Pont is haptic. So I prefer natuaral materials and it has to feel good to tak it in the hand, if it is for it, ore to touch, if to big. Flimsy made things look, feel cheap. A home easy looks solid with changig the things wich are in direkt use with worthy ones. Handles, grips, switches.... But I will keep on watching your videos to get mor inspiration and advance my knowllage. Greats from Cologne.

[@jonathanfgh1]

You mentioned the TOM FORD BOOK that is in every episode of HOMEWORTHY. People are trying to show how what 'good taste' they have but have obviously never read it .....😂

[@gimmeproof]

Love your advice!!!! I've already benefitted (from the one you did regarding showers - soooooo helpful!!!!). thank you for so many great directives and ideas.

[@hintex487]

Really good advice

[@Janelegant]

This is a great video and I appreciate the examples you use to show what you are speaking of. I have definitely created rooms that have a more coastal vibe when not living on the coast...it seems to have worked me but I do get your point about rooms being a bit kitsch...I think my style is kitsch, eclectic and even shabby but overall I have fun and I'm fortunate enough to live in my dream home, curated by myself and my hubby

[@stevenzebic4424]

Laminate is great and ecologicaly sustainable material that gets dismissed way too easily. I'd argue that your "honest" laminate actually looks cheaper than the counter-example you offered. Some modern laminates and the techniques used to apply them give a virtually indistinguishable look from the real thing, while being much more environmentally friendly. It's all about how you combine things.

[@RhebeDraws]

Here in Brasil laminated wood is still real wood. But i think his point was printed materiais? Like that false 3d print or even some DIY projects with contacto papear 😅

[@spacyspice]

Great video, Daniel! I really appreciate watching it. I am sure that it will allow people to make more intentional purchases for their future homes. We get bombarded with so many ads these days about gimmicky items that are supposed to add value to our home. Getting a broader understanding about design can help people achieve/maintain a better home for themselves and their loved ones. Especially those who may not afford an (interior) architect. Also; thx for mentioning the miss-matched lighting temperature. It gives me eye cancer. Greetings, Sam

[@montaguegray7486]

the place with the bong looks pretty cozy which makes sense more space to slouch around

[@oscarlangley7887]

0:55 I think they DID measure - they just have different priorities - see the table. Haha :)

[@mauricedoniphan8982]

I totally agree. 1st thing I noticed. I think gaming and “relaxation” is their priority 😂

[@NatManzano]

Thank you for the video. Really helpful and interesting.

[@VictorRiley]

10:03 I don‘t think you can take a concept apartment made to showcase a very specific set of furniture (which, by the way, has been designed by one of the most important figures of minimal architecture) as a ´bad´ example of choosing matching furniture.

[@EsbenLykkeskov]

You featured the John Pawson suite from Copenhagen! I have been there a couple of times! Its so nice!

[@mikevannike]

This reminds me of a video about 3 years ago (making family minimalist) where you moved an Ikea Besta storage wall. Points 5 (Storage) and 9 (Functionality) are part of the online layout I made a few days ago while creating a Besta wall myself. The design is ready although I still have a few questions? How did you connect the Besta elements ? If I remember correctly you had 20 cabinets all together. All advice is very welcome Cheers

[@dividsky]

there is a piece of technology called 'screws'... you should try it sometimes. 😁

[@mikevannike]

@@dividsky Thx for the reaction. On this weeks video the solution was in ...Vertical Storage : - connecting screws - L shaped brackets - velcro to connect the top level closets to the basic units 🔨🪛

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

I'd be curious if it'd be worth it to renters to invest a little in their rental properties. My kitchen cabinets and counters are pretty worn out but what would be reasonable to spend as a renter? I love my loft apartment and most likely will be there for some time (already there over 5 years)

[@idancealways4ever440]

You can always reach out to your landlord to come to an agreement. Say if you were to sign a rental lease for 5 more years would they invest in a soap stone or other stone counter top? Ask Could you paint the cabinets. The worst they say is no but they may say yes if you guarantee you are going to stay for a long time..

[@katrinarefior700]

All great tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@vvalekk]

that couch @5:35! 😍 Now i finally know what i want for my birthday

[@JanetChristophersen]

When I painted my homes I fixed the plaster ceiling decorations and filled every single joint or crack. Result the painted home looked luxurious. Of course the had excellent structure and flooring to begin with, however I am supporting the point of dealing with details.

[@JessicaCaldwell]

Great point on context / location

[@kingglizzer]

Throwing shade on hackneyed Tom Ford book. 👍

[@JohnWillis-u1m]

Your home is more beautiful every time a new video comes forth

[@NiceTower]

Thanks for the tips!

[@FigaroHey]

At 00:56 what's that large glass tube-like thing on the offee table? The same picture was used in a designer's vlog and commenters were laughing that someone left out a bong?

[@JanetChristophersen]

I have bought a home with modern low ceilings of 2.4 metres, and it’s crippling, there is nothing to be done about it. I cannot afford to replace the doors to very tall. I have always owned homes with wedding cake ceilings, solid lime plastic and wonderful integrity. Tall windows with good timber mouldings and innate beauty. My minimalist preference with no rubbish decorative crap like chain link decor as mentioned allowed me to have homes of love and pure joy. Now a 50s home, wide with garage at front big north facing backyard unshaded with a bluestone lane behind in a suburb of horrid sunless airless terraces in an expensive close to wondeful things and cbd was only choice to get sunny back and windows each side and a garage. I have silk purses out of pu\its ears during decades but this is damn hard.

[@SirGriefALot]

1:08 Dude has a bong on his coffee table. He probably just bought the biggest comfiest sofa he could find and loves it.

[@ladylyonteeth3952]

Yeah…it’s a lot to pay attention to. In the middle of all that, you’ve got pushy salesmen to deal with. It’s very easy to make a mistake because their priorities can easily overwhelm your own when you’re trying to get it right. Remember the heights of seating furniture too, with each other, the room and windows… etc. Good luck to everyone out there! ❤

[@sourdoughed]

The real question is: what filter does Daniel use?! (Would genuinely love to know about your youtube set-up and process, Daniel!)

[@gabrielfreitas8659]

Amazing tips and advices

[@Confusingly_laura]

What's your desk in the background? I've been looking for one with drawers

[@HB-dh8xt]

Pretty sure it's IKEA

[@DavidCruickshank]

I'll never understand why people care so much about their homes looking "cheap" or "expensive". Why does it matter how much you're home looks worth? Just design a home you like.

[@Lizwindsor]

Correct. Also. This isn’t about Expensive or cheap, it’s about personal preference- the examples he refers to as cheap - are about the aesthetic that he prefers vs the ones he doesn’t like.

[@mrpablomx]

You enounciate sooo well 😊

[@sonicgoo1121]

0:40 and 6:16 I wonder what the use of the curtains in that room is.

[@SjorsTimmer]

I expected no. 8 to go smoothly into a sponsored section :)

[@yardofshe]

I entirely disagree with number 2. While I understand where you're coming from considering the context of the video... this take comes off and elitist and pretentious. There are many ways to mimic high quality materials and tweak them or customise them to have a more luxurious finish. I'm doing this now and find that making a few well considered tweaks or pairing them with higher quality pieces can really make it uncanny. The danger of it looking "cheap" is only there if you take imitation products at a face value and don't attempt to elevate them in creative ways - this is a key factor that should be stressed. That said, if having an imitation is your truth, then it's your truth. If there's anyone who's walking around feeling 'less than' in their own home, or anyone who is allowing others with this poor mentality to enjoy their space - just because they attempted to create a budget friendly rendition of a "luxury" item - they need to go outside more and perhaps look within. If that imitation piece brings you joy and makes you feel proud and like you've elevated the space - then it's the right piece for you.

[@hintex487]

Thanks for video

[@forgiveness_denied]

thanks for a good content

[@ichich1298]

dolly Parton said, it`s veryexpensive to look this cheep

[@MaryJo-bz5dl]

As a Wisconsinite, I remember people decorating with the Southwestern decor. I thought it looked ridiculous. Totally out of place.

[@scasny]

Open layout is good for TV shows but lack any privacy. One room should not have more then dual purpose. This is necessity in super small homes and bad floor layout. I have 400sq ft one bedroom apartment. Departed by a wall and a door. Similar size with open concept, L shaped open space and small bedroom without a window or door. That means you smell the odors from bath, toilet and most the kitchen in all living space. And every sound blocked by one door. Instead of 2 in my instance even 3.

[@Dynamic6000]

Ignoring context is what everyone is doing with board and batten look. It’s meant for older Victorian style homes and when it’s shoved into newer style homes it feels very cheap.

[@tiomoidofangle102]

I refuse to live in a 'curated' home.

[@Hello_YoyoJ]

Hi, Daniel. Thank you very much for your video, which has given me a new understanding of interior design. I'm a representative of SIHOO, a brand that's well-known for its ergonomic chairs. I’d love to know if you’re interested in them, and we would be thrilled to explore a collaboration with you!☺Looking forward to your reply.

[@Gatot2205]

My mom interior styling is all the negative you have said. That’s her taste and I despise it.

[@philipfrancis2728]

Daniel’s personal aesthetic is why Maximalism exists in the design world. -Just throw all that s#@% together and call it a “design” choice. LOL.

[@smakersify]

Yes, a home in urban area or in the middle of a city with a farm-design vibe doesn't make sense.

[@donschnulione6646]

The Audio settings of your voiceovers have been really hard on my ears recently. It sounds kind of like it was recorded unterwater, or through a phone speaker, and I cannot comfortably listen to it. Maybe you dont notice it, but in your older videos, you sounded more like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epmZko2gqKuWmpo which was, in my opinion, way more pleasant to listen to.

[@Redrally]

I don't have that problem, do you use headphones?

[@donschnulione6646]

@@Redrally yes.

[@Redrally]

@@donschnulione6646 Try the speakers, see if that improves the sound quality. If it does for some reason, you might need to adjust the headphone settings.

[@AnnonioDillworth]

En el momento en que vi el bolso *jklux* supe que tenía que tenerlo.

[@jyndocu]

omg l hate that fake marble wall, harry potter theme, horrendous family wall decoration

[@snoopybluejeans]

Those grey rooms are just gross.

[@obzq]

WOOOOO

[@Argelius1]

Great video. Also, you are adorable.

[@AnnonioDillworth]

Perception is everything, I remember saving up for my first LV and some coworkers automatically thought it was fake because I was a young black girl. At that point I really stopped caring what people's opinions were, people will always have their opinions based on how you look. After this I shopped in *jklux* . If you drive a Bentley and get out of the car with a fake Hermès, no one will question you.

[@MayankJairaj]

Kich?

[@MyFocusVaries]

Kitsch

[@MayankJairaj]

@@MyFocusVaries thanks! never heard this word, it's not my first language

[@MyFocusVaries]

@@MayankJairaj kitsch is a German word we've adopted.

[@Firewalkerbg]

Whereforoverunderthereabout....

[@JanetChristophersen]

The coastal home he showed is hideous. Full of tacky stuff. It’s not the way to do a beach home. Imo.

[@Lizwindsor]

Totally subjective topic. Some of his choices look cheap.

[@obzq]

9 seconds ago on the post is wild

[@AnnonioDillworth]

Mi neniam estis seniluziigita kun *jklux* bags tote. ?iufoje kiam mi uzas mansakon, mi sentas, ke mi posedas arta?on.

[@juliegolick]

With regards to the open shelving vs closed shelving - I know you're a minimalist and don't like the look of clutter, but some people are visual organizers and need items visible. ("Out of sight, out of mind" and all that.) For people in those situations, clear or wire bins / baskets, peg boards, hooks, and even open shelving can be good solutions. You can still have your items out and visible, without it looking like clutter. But you need to know your own style first.

[@doctordonnanoble]

I think open shelving only works if you have a bigger room, here in the UK homes are tiny and sadly open storage looks crazy cluttered