Hanging art, getting ready to shoot my rugs, trying color!

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[@IggyLazarevic]

I honestly love the fireplace, personally I wouldn't change it. I would incorporate the same colour throughout the room, instead of fighting it 😅 and I think it works very well with your newly found love for art deco. Also, really happy to have you back on KZbin, your home is so inspiring ❤️

[@maryjeankownacki814]

I agree I love the fireplace...its an anchor for the room. Please leave the sofa alone , yes the chairs need a bit of an uplift.

[@peggyboehnlein8755]

I agree, love the fireplace! Work the room decor around it!

[@audeboutet6059]

Yes and yes

[@carollatimer2820]

Love. The. Fireplace.

[@Kiwimami]

@@maryjeankownacki814thank you! I was thinking why the hell would you change that sofa!!!??? It’s beautiful.

[@servant-of-cats]

I loved this friendly chat format! I feel like I have a friend visiting ME. Love your thought process and insights. Yes, more of this format would be fine! Oh and every time I watch you, I look around my house and say, "Ugh".😂

[@ArvinOlano]

Ok great!!!!!

[@newluhu]

More videos like this, please !!!. Ty.

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

True! I used to get same feeling after visiting my mom. Everything was new and nice there. Lol

[@donnapecoraro3126]

The tree trimmers did a good job. Needs a year to grow. They did a balanced job, it's going to initially look bare, but they're in good condition and will fill out again. You'll be amazed at how nice they'll look. It's better for the health of the tree.

[@p.a.753]

They actually look better. Next year they’ll be full again!

[@drakedrones]

That fireplace is so gorgeous; I would leave it as is!

[@461Jacque]

I agree.

[@elenaschreivogel8544]

Fireplace is cool!!!

[@joleneosignac7123]

Yes, love the vlog style videos! I've missed you, glad to have you back!! 💕

[@merrywalsh2809]

Any format is fine with me, as long as you are in it, Arvin. 😃 I do like the finish on your fireplace. Sometimes I get surprised when I work WITH something, instead of against it, and then it looks so good, so intentional. However, it is your house, and if your vision is taking you somewhere else, that is good too. ❤

[@pattieschulte700]

I agree.

[@NGilbertson3901]

Leave the fireplace alone. Love the two art pieces.

[@letitrejo9332]

Arvin, I love this casual style blog. Thank you for the inspiring updates and design tips. Your home is Goals 💚💚💚

[@maylani3697]

I’m in love with the sofa in your formal living room. The simple lines and subtle curve makes it look so sleek and elegant! 😍

[@shelleymolinaro5866]

Your house is so gorgeous. I love hearing your design process. It can be overwhelming to make so many decisions about a new home. Give yourself some grace . You are such a talented creative designer! The people who pruned your trees did a great job. It will leaf out more every year. I like seeing the vertical architectural element that the pruned trunks provide in the garden. You don't need to fertilize them. Love your channel!❤

[@LindsPatz10]

I’m really enjoying you discuss your style evolution and how that can sometimes plague a creative brain. I’m constantly imagining how to rework my spaces, but reminding myself to slow down, consider the small areas and bring in new things to try. Thank you for not breezing over how difficult designing a home can be due to all of the choices available! Super real content

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

I love the informality of this vlog and this format is so relevant. Designing your own space is hard - so I appreciate you talking through your thought process with us. Makes it less scary that you are having the same issues as the rest of us! Really glad you are back working on your beautiful home x

[@user-nr1ty6sr5r]

Arvin, your house is coming along. I'd really like to see some large greenery indoors. You may be avoiding plants due to the maintenance. Im the worst when it comes to caring for plants. But I finally decided to make plants more of a priority in my home and cant say enough how it really improves the look and feel of my home. Good energy 😌

[@ArvinOlano]

Good idea! We will get some once we figure out the fireplace haha

[@user-nr1ty6sr5r]

Arvin, For the fireplace, given your vision and preferences regarding wanting the space be fairly neutral, I would get rid of the two odd side sections so you have straight lines top to bottom, finish the surface to match the walls and attach a simple mantel made of wood with similar wood tone as the ceiling, etc. This will allow the fireplace to become less overwhelming. Right now it steals the show... and not in a good way. Neutralize that bad boy!

[@luannadobson1779]

@@ArvinOlanoThere are some insanely low maintenance options out there. Snake Plant is a structurally-interesting plant that is also a top performer purifying indoor air, and thrives on neglect.

[@sherriecollins1570]

I loved this video! It's interesting to hear your take on design and what you like. So yes, more of these!

[@kwash4347]

Love love love ❤

[@vanessaamos754]

Love the casual vibe! Per usual you're so inspiring and cant wait for the fireplace reno

[@carriephillips3661]

its been way to long since i smiled this much. As I walk my window looking wardrobe mirror to the dumpster in the middle of the night!! Love Love love the videos

[@JaneeelV]

Yes loving this format!!!! So glad you’re back!!!!

[@BiancaPizarro]

Hi, Arvin; my husband and I love watching your content! Seeing your family incorporated into a beautiful art piece is so sweet. I would love to include my husband, me, and our bunny Senshi in a painting like that. We also just purchased your Petra and Arrel rug in truffle brown. As well as your Melrose rug in chestnut for our bunnies room! Lol. We're from San Diego and just moved into our first home. I told my husband I hope to have you design our home one day! Since I'm Mexican and Japanese, I love mixing different elements, and seeing how you do that is quite beautiful! Thank you for your work and for showing us beautiful art! It is truly inspirational.

[@ArvinOlano]

Awww thank you for the support and getting my rugs :) Congratulations on the move. Mixing different design styles is the way to go.

[@georgannesmith2293]

First and foremost, I love a return to a more personal video style! That's what made us fall in love with you, Arvin! I'm actually liking the fireplace as it is as you update everything else... sorry...I know that doesn't help you much. Lol I've been following you for a while, and don't know if you realize this, but I remember you've talked about "jewelry" for a room before, and I absolutely love the concept. Your previous comments inspired me to hold on to some reflective pieces that I thought were outdated, and I absolutely love the results Thank you Arvin. 💛

[@karamuenster]

❤ loving it!!! Vogue srsly should knock at your door and make it a house tour chapter 📹❤💯💐🧋🎉

[@sandymayes8475]

Love this style of video, I enjoy hearing your thought process on each room and what your design ideas are for them.

[@happywanderer6307]

I do like this type of video. I also like that you know something has to be done with the dark fireplace but you don't know what to do. Making changes on a permanent thing like that is hard; you know it needs to be lasting so you have to love it. I've watched several of your videos and just subscribed - hoping there will be more like this one.

[@ArvinOlano]

Yes! Big renovations are not our strength, we know that :) so now we're taking our time.

[@cattuslavandula]

I saw 'shoot my rugs' on the title and thought "O no! Arvin is shooting household items. The house has finally driven him insane!"

[@ArvinOlano]

LOL!

[@brandoniswhoiam]

Arvin would probably just miss every shot! 😂

[@dianafromcanada516]

I really liked this video, this format. Yeah, let's try it out, Arvin!😃

[@BertoTweets]

I know you don’t like it but I *love* the fireplace. It’s modern and abstract in its asymmetrical shape which you really don’t see with fireplaces. I’d even lean in further and get like a patina’d metal/bronze finish on it. I think it makes the space cozy with what is otherwise a TON of windows and open space (and not a ton of wall space). Have you considered putting a frame (art) on it? Like something light-colored or even a a very cool abstract shaped mirror or one of those half ball mirrors I think would lighten it up a bit. Because of its shape and size there’s really no finish I think that will make you see past the size outside of like plaster or something but then that too will be flat and matte. The ivory of the living room sofa doesn’t bother me so much. I like that it isn’t so bold, so that you can be uninhibited with your choice for the side chairs. The TV room sofa- I agree. The white is harsh. On the trees- they’re sort of going to keep growing in that shape if you’ve taken out a lot of the lower branches. That’s generally what people want to happen but I see what you’re saying about the privacy. You’ll want to cut from the tops to encourage them to get fuller

[@AngelaNewcomb]

Yes please more videos we need to hang out more :) Idc what your talking about I'm watching and listening

[@nancydavid6380]

I like the fireplace too!

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

Yes! to the vlogy style videos...I love visiting like this with you 🩷

[@janiceFLORIDA77]

I enjoy ALL of your videos. seeing each video is like catching up with a very creative and knowledgable friend. 💕

[@janetr5929]

I love your chatty videos like this one.

[@sdophoto1405]

I discovered those claws when i was re doing our guest bedroom.....OMG will never use a nail and hook again

[@claudiapayton5862]

Love the artwork in your living room. I remember when you showed it to us before. You have evolved in such a good way.

[@elizabethdaniels51]

Definitely love the fireplace as is. Just delicious. And I love the couch color in the first segment as is. The trees are perfect now that they are trimmed. The trees will thrive because they have been given air between their leaves and branches. You don’t have to do fertilizing. Just let them be. They are gorgeous. Roofs are such a “no fun” job, but always such a relief when done! What I love about your home is the architecture and the windows and setting. Do you like bringing green into your home to bring the gorgeous greens from trees and plants inside? I love greenery in any form that suits. Because your setting is so luscious!

[@Discodaydreams333]

I love these talk through design/house update videos! I enjoyed hearing you speak about your design/decor process.

[@Tracey_Lee]

Love this style of video..relaxing and informative

[@cynthia425]

I absolutely LOVE the art you commissioned. It's my favorite in your home.

[@tanjaeubanks]

I'm having a Patagonian marble moment for fireplaces but that might be not only A. budget UNfriendly but a bit B. extra. LOVE that huge painting, btw! PS Yes- the fireplace is dark and the sofa...I'd love to see in a nubby tweed.

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

Love the vlog format but I will watch anything. It is so interesting to see how you style and restyle your house. I also like how you share your thought process of how you make your choices. It gives us a lot of food for thought. So glad you are back on YT

[@user-zv4cj8lr2z]

OMG Arvin, I LOVED your video today! Long story short, my mom passed away and I received a finite amount of money. I bought a new home, and now I have to decorate it with what feels like no mistakes. I am paralyzed and appreciated this video so much. I have large art pieces and have torn the walls up moving them around (and around ha in the old place), now I see what to buy and how to do it! Thank you. Also, I love just hearing you think out loud. So many people I try to watch and get ideas from scream and are snarky and that (I guess) has it's place, but you are the REAL DEAL and have gravitas in your knowledge and your articulation is such a relief. We have all gotten older and wiser and I look forward to a new video from you with such glee! You are the premiere designer online right now in my opinion and when you talk I keep saying "oh yeah...oh yeah". I love that we hear your process and can understand what you mean. While I am much more into color than you, your knowledge of decoration, placement and love of one of a kind (which to me is paramount) is amazing! I wish you would have a 30 minute "refresh show" every day for those of us that have a home and could just use "Arvin's thoughts" every day. I''m sure Andrew would not appreciate it, but for a person who only has one shot to get this right at this moment, I am so happy that you are there. Thank you, Arvin, sincerely. It's amazing how much you can rely on a person that you don't even know.... Thanks for all of it.

[@amybishop9787]

I love reflective surfaces, I’ve a few in my kitchen - they bounce light and give incidental views of the garden.

[@yesi8384]

Hi Arvin ! Yes, yes ,yes loving this type of informal video and yesssss to your new ideas on new content videos. You are awesome!

[@MOMOF2-uk1oe]

I love watching you style your home. Your home is so beautiful.

[@vivianazamorano5884]

My 2 cents. Leave the fireplace! It’s cool! I would also leave that gorgeous upholstery on the sofa, and just change the chairs. I’m glad to see you on YT again, but I really miss your laugh! It was infectious!

[@haslegaardsvaenget]

Always enjoy watching your videos! I also think your fireplace looks good as is and can't imagine what you would do to it that would make it look better. The trees look great. Being able to see the tree-form and bark is magical and it really opens up your gorgeous view of the hills beyond.

[@kathleengreen3411]

Hi Arvin, yes i love to here from you to what's new and every day life 😊 Love your home.

[@R07170]

Arvin, I think you should add a mirror and a console table with lamps behind your sofa!! That will add so much more depth to the space! It won’t hurt to see it through. 🥰🥰

[@pattieschulte700]

No.Not his vibe I would say.😊

[@paullacerda4459]

They actually did a great job on the trees! You need to thin it out or it will get top heavy and toppke especially during high winds!

[@JohanNaviel]

I like this integrated sponsorship with additional content instead of just a short video that’s just focused on the sponsorship.

[@Victoria48278]

I love the fireplace and the sofa as they are. And I love to have you back. ❤

[@janetingacollins6409]

New wall color is 🤩

[@MyaBritton]

LOVE all the new videos! ❤

[@greeneyedlady7290]

Yes! I love the idea of the informal vlogs. 👍

[@TRoxanne55]

I love this type of video. 😀

[@kennethwhitfield9087]

I love that lighting in the living room. I wonder if that’s one of his pieces.

[@lorid904]

I'm so glad you are back doing videos. Love your designs and thanks so much for share that even you are overwhelmed by some parts of renos❤

[@jillmiller5111]

Love the informal vlog-you are so natural ❤

[@maginsberg9465]

I love this video! Very cozy. Yes. Do more!!

[@MsSilverPixie]

Love that couch!

[@miriamgadaleta4575]

Love you, your style and your house!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I am not a gardener but my understanding is that the trees need pruning to grow.. Cutting promotes long term growth. They should grow back bigger and better. Thank you for your video. I like this format. And I love the fireplace ! 👍

[@jwens2]

I love your painting!!! So so sweet to have your family in it. 😍😊

[@tammyjackson2728]

I love the casual vibe of the video!

[@wendykornfein3337]

Everything you present, is interesting, educational, and fun!

[@kristywhited8857]

I think your trees look fabulous! They will fill out again, so I wouldn't do anything except exercise a little patience. Mother Nature will solve your problem for you.

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

I love that new paint color!! So soft and as you said "creamy". :)

[@Hobbesnevie]

Love your videos-vlog or otherwise. Love hearing your thoughts about design and your home, and seeing your home. You’re a joy to watch! 💜

[@martinezdirce9225]

Everything you do relax and fun will work ❣️

[@karlaschmid8757]

Cut the ivy off at the bottom of the trees, after a couple of days pull it off. They suck the moisture/life from the trees. Make sure the trees get water if it is very dry.

[@19buttercup]

Yes! Get the ivy off the tree trunks. Ivy will eventually strangle the tree and kill it.

[@HelenSab]

Yes to more videos!! Any kind!

[@fernandasousa5685]

The trees will fill out in no time!

[@rickigottlieb]

I’m so happy you’re back! Love the videos.

[@susanelizabeth3319]

Love it. Listening to you think aloud and walk through your reasoning is actually incredibly helpful and educational...as well as super fun and relaxing 😊

[@johnamstutz]

Always enjoy your vlogs, whatever format you choose.

[@bettynesbitt4503]

Love this style of vlog because we love you spending time with us.❤

[@PeachesandRhymes]

I love love love the armoire/chest cabinet in the tv room ❤! Everything is gorgeous Arvin and the informal vlog is great.

[@prettypuffprincess]

GORGEOUS ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sparkymona]

Loved the video BUT I am in lust with your shirt. I've been purchasing denim shirts all summer, currently have 4 new denim pull-over tops. Very stylish and the color is great on you.

[@ArvinOlano]

Love Denim shirts too :) COS has some great ones right now

[@Chanett-Edden]

Love you Vlogs... ❤

[@afnan1412afnan]

We looooove this kind of vlog👌🏼 calm, perfect, clean

[@irmaespinoza8908]

At least YOU KNOW your limits and what you can and not do yourself! TAKE YOUR TIME when it comes to redoing anything you are still undecided on doing. What's the rush? It's your house and nobody else's! You need to please you & your hubby's likes in your home.

[@nanalynne]

I love the casualness of this video.

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

Wow that painting is great!!

[@judithanndohar]

I like the vlog style of this video. Listening to the way you make decisions , how you respond emotionally to the environment as you work on it, is a good peek into the creative process.

[@donnabutterwick8056]

Love the chat style format ! With more Sage and Marble too please ❤️

[@smokindragon04]

I love those claw hangers I use them for hanging everything

[@Teetee554]

Really enjoyed this video, love the details of your decor style

[@phillipafernando3746]

Hi, I love the house update. It’s coming together beautifully. About your trees, I had the same issue and I was upset, but it was so good for the trees. I fertilized with Espoma Tree Tone and it worked well. Not an expert but I love 💚gardening. Also, this format for your videos is lovely. Thank you for the wonderful content. I always look forward to your videos.

[@ArvinOlano]

Thank you for that tip!!!! We'll try it.

[@terriaviles]

Omg give your fire place some love! Don’t over think it. It’s actually very nice! Decorate it and enjoy it ❤

[@dotsonms]

I love that white sofa!

[@cd2659]

I 100% get the stress of getting it right. It looks nice as is though so waiting until you figure out something you love is good. The wood side table is stunning.

[@sandrabrown2132]

I want that sofa. I love everything about it. Wish I could find one like it. The fireplace. I’m with you. Something needs to be done with it.

[@e-one-off9870]

I love the informal vlog style videos! I’ve missed you so much here on KZbin!

[@maryannhartzell2958]

I like the informal style video.

[@janetamato9210]

I do enjoy this format. I love that you make me really think about decor and styling my rooms. I learn so much from you! ❤

[@lauragarrette9220]

Hi Arvin 💓 beautiful home 🏡

[@lisadiamondstein4256]

I love the fireplace. It’s a focal point.

[@kimberlyhawkins]

Fireplace suits the architecture. It’s perfection. Creamy walls are lovely. (I liked the white too) could do the atrium in a Cherokee red/terracotta…

[@barbaraknox2881]

Arvin, your talent is overwhelming you’re so good!❤ love both pieces of wall art! That denim rug is killer!! I’m with you regarding the fireplace. I think it’s too dark. can’t wait to see what you decide on!!

[@christopherzorobautista5730]

I like this video format. It's very ASMR.