CHEAP WAYS to ELEVATE ANY ROOM! How To Look Expensive FOR LESS

[@toppcatt5113]

You did not mention cleaning. Vacuuming the floor and dusting, putting stuff away out of sight , empty the wastebasket etc all makes the house look much nicer.

[@stephaniekulling5336]

Valentina has quite a few videos emphasizing of decluttering our living space and how it elevates our homes. 🙂

[@aggiesmiles]

She did mention tidying when she talked about tuck and fluffing the pillows, etc. But yes, totally agree cleaning makes everything look 💯 better

[@loriannvastine-kridner2556]

Valentina has always said she is really extra(which I absolutely love). She was being fabulously extra today.

[@HR-re6mr]

In her vids she always talks about decluttering..

[@julianavillanueva7385]

I think it’s a nice reminder. Can’t say it enough!

[@LausDeoLiving]

Thanks for these tips Valentina. Lamps, pillows, throws, rugs and art have always made our home more cozy and luxurious. I always feel like I've been visiting with a friend when I watch your videos💗

[@heidipollard3761]

Love all of your ideas! As a recently retired art teacher, you would think I would have my own artwork in my home. I babysit my 5 year old grandson full time and have not been able to find the time. Redecorating my home a little bit at a time these past two years has been my primary focus. Now it’s time for me to get back to my art! That’s what’s missing! I think I will go back and watch your video on adding art for a little more inspiration! Thank you Valentina! ❤️

[@HouseofValentina]

That’s awesome Heidi! I look forward to seeing what you create!

[@carolebuckle7977]

Go for it Heidi 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@amberfrazier575]

I know you are a kind soul because you are an art teacher.

[@lynnsalberg5647]

Great ideas . We are “modernizing “ and updating but I don’t want to give up the warmth .

[@scottwilliams1460]

Valentinaaa. I about fell off this chair when you discussed the two throws! I have BOTH in my home & they’re such a steal. Glad you gave them the stamp or approval!

[@amydunn4404]

I love buying books from Goodwill or the library just for the color of the binding. They usually sell for about $1 each.

[@RebaKennedy-g9c]

Your recommendation for tea light candles sounds like one of your passions. I love the ambiance of candle light and tea lights work well because they can burn slowly lasting three to four hours. Tea lights are also great if you have friends and family who are sensitive to candle fragrances.

[@AngelaJones2433]

I love lamps and rugs. It's like a new pair of shoes they just make a room.

[@rneustel388]

My favorites always be books, artwork, lighting and accessories!

[@2bfamos]

Gasp-I NEED all those books! I have a decorating or fashion book open in every room of my apartment. I love it because it’s almost like having a vision board for that room in there and just sets the stage. It also allows me to have maybe an art piece or something that I can’t afford yet. I’ve always wondered where your map art came from, so thanks for saying it was RH; I have a small fabric map of Paris I almost threw out til I saw yours, so now I’m on the lookout for a frame to put it in. Love, love, love!!!

[@soccermommyNPC]

Not only does your style speak to me, your personality is the best. I grew up like a lot of people my age where our homes weren’t designed very intentionally, or with any knowledge of the language in this world because interior designers were completely out of reach- I don’t think I even understood how this could be a job until adulthood. Thanks for making good style more accessible. It’s not just about the way a space looks, but how it makes us feel while we are inside.

[@KarenaCawthon]

Honestly, I get inspired every time I watch one of your videos! I do feel a bit sorry for Jack sometimes though... like when he was putting together the outdoor seating at the doctor's home... He looked like he would have been thrilled to have paid for the "white glove" service. :) I really enjoy the end result of all your hard work, yet you make it look so easy and effortless. Thanks so much! Karena

[@SarahJones-un9xh]

Love the pillows and throws. Growing up I never thought about changing out the pillows because they were what they were. But I like changing them up now as an adult. I do need to get some task lighting.

[@debcraig1558]

You have the greatest styling ideas…I’ve used many of them.

[@heidibucci2305]

About that pottery barn vase… When I first saw that on one of your videos, I thought it looked a bit plain. Then I found it in a store and OMG it’s gorgeous! Needless to say I bought it and love it! It really is as beautiful as you say and worth all of your praise. ♥️

[@letitiahansford307]

It's amazing how liberating and elevating not having a waste basket in every room is.

[@tthomas501]

Thank you Valentina for mentioning the pillow inserts, I have been waiting for you to do that because I knew that whichever ones you were using would be good! On my way to Amazon now!

[@27Spiritgirl]

LOVE! You two are so great together! looking forward to seeing more of your "AFTERS" ! xoxo from Canada!

[@cynthiawarner5799]

Thank you for another informative video, Valentina! I was up late last night looking for artwork to replace a mirror over a credenza in my living room--after I realized the need to carry the color of my drapes further into the space. The long living room in my 1967 house has at one end two huge, right angle picture windows, and at the other end is the stone fireplace wall. The room felt like two ends competing, until the light bulb went off. I'm now obsessed with finding the right piece! After getting my Valentina motivation, it's now time for me to continue the search! 🙂😀

[@cyndieallen2204]

Hi Valentina! I always enjoy watching your videos. We have moved into a brand new house and have enjoyed getting ideas from you. I am a fan of pillows, throws and essential oils! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@faith1characterhope]

An addition to "art" : we love buying art prints on our travels, or large scale posters of our favourite art pieces from museums. One piece that has stuck with me over the years is a poster of "Sea=Dancer" by Gino Severini that I fell in love with after visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice in my University days (20+ years ago). I bought the poster from the gift shop and had it professionally framed at home. It has travelled with me from Coast to Coast in all my moves and I still am inspired by the dynamism in its shapes and colours.

[@darlenereeves8348]

i recently purchased the amazon sculptural vase you recommended and I love it! I've also purchased many other items you've recommended including a stack of books (I've always loved coffee table books) and a reed diffuser. Thank you for your wonderful ideas. I look forward to each of your videos.

[@reaganheese8505]

Thanks for putting together this video and list, Valentina. Great stuff!

[@heatherjones4232]

Valentina, so thankful to have found your page💞 Currently remodeling our recently purchased very dated house on a golf course in Northern Michigan. Your style and videos have been a total inspiration for me. Rustic Luxury!!! First thing I did was paint the 2 story all white fireplace, black and love it!!! Wish you were closer would hire you in a heartbeat.

[@elizabethdaniels51]

I love all of your videos. Can you do a video on “How to select a rug” for multiple rooms. Also, like you, I love changing things round all the time. So if you can share tips on how to purchase rugs that might be used in multiple rooms? Also can you share your recommendations on rugs over wall to wall carpeting? What are your thoughts on this? Most of my home is wall to wall, except for hardwood in entryway, kitchen and eating area in kitchen. Thx!

[@Clean-N-ShineInDfw]

Thank you for making it easy to shop . I can just purchase items quickly without searching.❤✨

[@HouseofValentina]

You’re so welcome!

[@nikkiep23]

Great video Valentina! I'm actually in the process of giving my living a refresh with a new rug, artwork and lighting. I love adding throws. I have that neutral throw. I recently purchased a few throw pillows and it really elevated my sofa. Its pretty new but it was missing something. You can't go wrong with neutrals.

[@tianak7143]

Thank you V ❤ I use cushion & candles a lot. I find it hard to get a inexpensive throw though.

[@stormomega37]

Very informative video!!! You are professional but inviting. Keep shining❤

[@dragonfly067]

I have those black and white stripe pillow covers in my cart right now! Everytime I see them in your videos I want them and now I will have them 😄 Awesome ideas as always. Thank you 🤩

[@surayabellydancer]

I love your videos Valentina. I have always had great pride in my house...now I'm obsessed. Thank you for all the tips.

[@dizzylizzy7582]

I wish we had H&M Home in Australia!! Check out thrift stores for books, vases, and lamps ... it's amazing the things people give away.

[@rochelleharden50]

I so love you and your designs. Question for you...I have a media room with very little light...do you recommend adding more light to warm up the room?

[@eileen7244]

Good morning! I look forward to your videos, they are part of my mornings w/ a cup of coffee too! Thank you!

[@HouseofValentina]

That’s so nice to hear! I love the thought of us having our coffee together!

[@Coco-rw2qx]

I feel like I won the lottery when I found you on KZbin. I liked my home before and now I LOVE my home!! 🌸

[@HouseofValentina]

That is so sweet Coco!

[@angelinajohnson9278]

I've been clipping greenery from every wear the parks I even ask people if I can most of the time they will let you as last ng as you ask first that is if I don't have any fresh floral stems excedra I just love your tips and ideas

[@Wendy-eb2tl]

You bring a little light and joy to my day. Thank you

[@HouseofValentina]

You’re so welcome!

[@laurabyrd9903]

Got to work on vases in my home I have Crystal ones but I don’t have any solid ones like you showed

[@tiffanyrubenstein2341]

The Daily Harvest Gigante Bean & Savoy Cabbage bowl is so good! They also have some great breakfast oat or grain bowls. I need to take your advice on artwork. We renovated and moved into our house a few month ago and still have nothing on the walls.

[@thebusybees2006]

Thank you Happy belated Mother’s Day 💐!

[@DeaBar5280]

My husband and I have a running joke that for every fishing lure he buys I get a new throw pillow. :)

[@helenaandrews2567]

Valentina you look amazing! You look skinnier. I love all the tips and ideas for our homes. Thank you so much. 💓

[@jenniferjohnson7342]

You’ve inspired so much in my decor. But I haven’t pulled the trigger too but anything yet. Still painting. The never ending trim! Lol simply love all your ideas! 🥰

[@eileenkilworth6950]

Hi Valentina, may I ask how you achieve the texture on your artwork using acrylic paint? You really do an excellent job👌 thank you for the tips

[@cottoncandi7672]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks V!

[@sabrinalegere9630]

Thank you for introducing me to Nicole Hollis !!! This book is my new favorite, looking forward to more recommendations. Thanks again.Sabrina from San Diego.

[@sprimm5298]

So classy ! Can you share about your living room rug ? Thanks

[@ibislife]

Thank you Valentina.

[@HouseofValentina]

You're welcome 😊

[@carolebuckle7977]

Thank you Valentina, I have all these tips in my home, because of you 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧xx

[@kathleenparisi283]

Great items and design tips. Your awesome, Kathleen

[@HouseofValentina]

Thanks Kathleen!

[@jociemccarty9908]

I love/need the vase from pottery barn! I love all your tips but my favorite is elevating your rooms with books ❤️. You are probably aware of this but some essential oils are toxic to pets, and I know you love your Louie. Thanks for the tips and keep them coming.

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you so much for that info!

[@mariemaier5630]

That's exactly why I went get one despite I really would love one. For cats they can be even be more toxic than for dogs. They can die from a very fast or slow liver damage.

[@Stealthymoon]

There are a lot of amazing artists creating work to elevate a home. They are all over Instagram. Support artists.

[@janevolkin8067]

Lucky day to catch this video. Loved all of it.

[@jls2915]

Thank You for the link for the down pillow inserts. I’ve been looking for those. Unfortunately I don’t live close to an IKEA ☹️. So thanks for the link!

[@cjay233]

Nice ideas. Love that map picture behind you.

[@Maryxyang]

Can you share where you purchase your bowls at? The bowls where Jack and you were eating daily harvest. I love the size of it.Thank you so much.

[@sheriwest5633]

Is velvet appropriate for summer? Should I switch to linen? I struggle with this.

[@marisoltorres5304]

You are the BEST !!!!!!!

[@clarathordiss3663]

My go-to places for unique items are charity shops, car boot sales and flea markets. I have found some amazing items at unbelievable prices. I still buy from normal stores, but I love the hunt :))

[@zahiyahassan9068]

I have two living rooms, formal and family but I want them to have the same vibe comfortable and classy is it ok design wise?

[@LKV85]

Valentina, I don’t know how else to say this, I just love you. Also helps that you and my mom share this beautiful name. You always inspire and make me happy, so grateful to you. For some reason I can’t see the link to the linen fringe pillow covers… is it in the description?

[@LKV85]

Also, I can never figure out - when you cut branches from outside, do you put water in the vase? I do, and it looks gross so fast. No water?

[@wendykornfein3337]

Love all suggestions...

[@karenlangley8254]

Hi V.I’ve noticed your sofas are all light coloured. Ours are all black and very good quality so are not changing them any time soon. Could you please suggest styling darker furniture that makes them look more current. Cheers 😍

[@kelco64]

More! More! ♥️👏🏼

[@dorothygarcia6206]

Hey hey Valentina! Totally get it! Totally Love all the ideas!!! I’m going on to Amazon right now for the Linen fringe pillow covers!! Thank you!! 🫶🏼

[@robinbirdj743]

Valentina, I agree that’s a great vase. Yet- it wouldn’t look at all good in my 1906 home. I have some fluted ones which work, but I tried that Roman shape and just NO. LOL. Helpful tips anyway! Thank you!

[@donnavogel8918]

Valentina could you tell me the color and size of your velvet pillow cover, thank you for your videos

[@marlaodegard281]

Great video. Can you recommend bedside lamps?

[@lolasalesmoore236]

Awesome Valentina!💯blessings!

[@jenniferwillett4144]

Which color was the first amazing pillow you showed? I want that exact color.

[@angelinajohnson9278]

It's hard to pic a favorite Valentina I love them all darnet I have to say I love coffee table books I'm upset with lil things I don't have any of these items but I want to get that lamp from Wayfair if they have it still hope so

[@amberfrazier575]

My whole house is white and creme with a touch of black because I’m afraid to commit to any color. I’m trying to save for a few berber rugs ( very small < $100 and 3 one for entry bathroom and kitchen and a larger one for the living room ( 3x5) and 3 berber pillows to add a pop of color.

[@sammyrei295]

Hi Valentina 👋! I love your channel l, I have a question for you. I would love to know where you suggest buying a couch from I have heard you talk about couches in many videos but I am currently looking to buy one in a 3-4,000 price range I want something good quality but within that budget I have kids and need durable cushions and performance fabric. I don’t see pottery barn couches saying they are kiln dried l, I am trying to decide how important that is. Article and cb2 are a little too modern for me. I am not sure what to do and I have been looking and been undecided for about six months I need to decide!!! 💜☀️

[@username00009]

Valentina’s West Em sofa sounds like it may be what you’re looking for. It’s in her sunroom and she’s good about linking it.

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Thank you for sharing!

[@laylaw88]

Where did purchase the white sofa?

[@shaynek.3806]

So helpfull thank you, upgrade on a budget !!! Love your channel and seeing you and your hubby together. wish I was your neighbor.......

[@dianeschissler3510]

Which picture frames from target do you recommend

[@daniellagonzalez7608]

Hi Valentina! First I gotta let you know I love your channel! Me and my sister are so hooked! She is also moving to Atlanta just bought a house and follows a lot of what she has seen in your videos. Anyways I just want your help with my black wall. We painted about 3 months ago. We got beahr paint and primer. The problem is that if I even touch the wall very lightly the wall gets dirty immediately. It looks like it has scratches everywhere, handprints and just overall dirty. Any advice? What do you think caused this and how can it be solved? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tamiewert808]

Love those suggestions!! Also, I am happy you featured the PB Quinn vase, which I bought recently!! So gorgeous and classic, and worth the price!! I have most of the coffee table books you featured, but I currently have Wonderland: Adventures in Decorating by Summer Thornton in my Amazon cart!!!

[@conniebrosi1204]

Shoes?! Lol!! Love them!!🤗

[@nicolprofittkh]

U r soooo helpful!

[@debbiecs1964]

I need a nice desk lamp in our home office. We had to rearrange furniture there due to my hubs now working from home and now my desk doesn’t get much light. I want one that’s functional, small, and cool.

[@madusonkeeper]

Shedding dog hair on some throws..suggest a cotton throw

[@cinbadparis8681]

Where did you get that map of Paris ??

[@danitabright8529]

Love your style. I asked my husband if I could paint our bedroom black? His response was no but a dark blue would be ok. Can you recommend a dark dark blue color that you love??

[@patriciafischer8828]

Try Soot by Benjamin Moore; it’s a dark moody blue that made my dining room the most sophisticated space in my home… And everyone who visits loves it too!

[@BBVProject10]

I have so many throws and love them all. The only thing is I don’t know how to throw or place them. It just always feels so staged and like I’m trying to hard. Any tips?

[@emilieokeefe2343]

Valentina, I can never find the place where you put the items that you say you’re putting down below. I don’t have a problem with anything else on KZbin, only your channel.

[@myrtlesmith624]

Thank you 👏👏👍🏿👍🏿

[@susananery4260]

Which color you used on the walls at that room 😍

[@-nellie-m3711]

I always love your ideas, out of all the things you showed Diffusers are my favourites, I have them in just about every room in my home but I always go a bit overboard with the scents Lol 😂, putting more in them than the recommended amount, so I’m always purchasing new scents for them whenever I’m at my local store that sells them, at the moment I’ve got “Salted Caramel” which is Devine and Delicious when you walk into my home, which I need to stock up on some more Lol 😂, and throw rugs, can never have enough of them either sitting on my couch or in a cane basket 🧺, the only thing with the throw rugs is that I have a little fur baby and if I put a new one out or move one onto our couch, she’ll jump up and with her head and nose get under it and push it onto the floor Lol 😂, she’s so funny to watch doing it. Great video as always V. Cheers from Nellie 💖💙🐶🥰🥰

[@mariemaier5630]

Unfortunately diffusers are dangers for pets :-(. It can cause liver damage.

[@-nellie-m3711]

@@mariemaier5630 I didn’t know that 😢, what are the scents that your not supposed to use in them, Your comment has just devastated me like you wouldn’t believe, because my little fur baby has just been diagnosed with Liver failure, Cushings disease and Tumours in her adrenaline gland, My Heart is Breaking, she’ll be 14 years old next month and Now reading your comment, it could of been Me that has caused her all these health issues and she’s not going to be with me for much longer, I’m just Loving her more each day that she’s here, the Scents I buy are usually Lemon scented ones or Coffee scented ones, I’ve had a Salted Caramel one before, but mostly Citrus ones, I’m just gutted to think that I could of caused this, I’m going to ring her vet this morning, it’s way too early here in Australia 🇦🇺 at the moment, but I need to know. 😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔🐶

[@mariemaier5630]

@@-nellie-m3711 Nelle, I am so sorry to hear this. But your cat seems to have many diseases that are not related to the diffuser. I remember long time ago I watched a KZbinr who adopted a cat or a dog also with Cushings disease. I know it is a quite strong illness. Unfortunately I forgot who it was. It really sounds like in your case it is something genetic. 14 years is also a decent age. The illnesses just start showing up then. Please don't feel bad I am sure are an amazing mum to your cat. I live in Australia too btw.

[@bethreinhardt9943]

Thank you for this- I live for your videos! Any chance you could share the exact color of the velvet pillow covers? I need them in my life ☺️

[@enorerubio7280]

Can you do how to elevate a guest room !!!

[@CarmeninSD1103]

Me: Please talk about the pillows on the sofa. Please talk about the pillows back there. Yea, she talked about the pillows. Love the color combination. Love that your son has a tortilla blanket. 🤣. I actually want that one for myself.

[@johannalopez7113]

Valentina I’m been following you for a couple of months now and every time I like something on amazon i click your link and appear that is currently unavailable. But if I go to my amazon app and look for it I can find it. I live in Puerto Rico maybe thats the reason.

[@thetimsmile]

Hi Valentina Im doing interio desing in switzerland… any tips? How do i build up a company like yours? I have one but don‘t wanna mess up… ps love your style with clothes… very european😍

[@HouseofValentina]

Congratulations on being a designer!

[@davidpereira1739]

Hi it's David Pereira again just hoping that you got my video and I know you don't like rooms that are based on theories I don't live that way I live in the japandi style and mostly Japanese that's what I love that's what I like that's what I based my home with one room bathroom is decorated with things that I've collected over the years I art of African artwork and I had no other space to place that in I didn't want to scatter the pieces everywhere so I used my bathroom to focus on my collection which I've had for 40 years please give me a response if you like if you didn't like I would appreciate it I thrive every week watching you and your husband I love you your inspirational so talented and the humor between the two of you are so enlightening that it cheers me hours in a day thank you so much

[@cassiesmith2019]

I love the tuck and fluff philosophy but I struggle with tucking my bed. I have a king mattress that’s 15” thick and I cannot find a blanket/coverlet that is wide enough to tuck. Any one have a coverlet or blanket recommendation that is wide enough to tuck on a deep king mattress?

[@cynthiawarner5799]

I recommend looking for the combination size option of king/California king. For instance, Pottery Barn has options of full/queen, and the next size up will be the king/CA king. See whether or not the measurements give you the extra bit that you need.

[@michellekoch1521]

In Australia they sell something called super king size. Not sure of measurements. For sure companies sell stuff online in your country

[@christyhoehn8244]

P.J.Burrelli- I always liked the word “ inexpensive” too. But seeing Valentina use the word “cheap”- I dunno- it sounded right, almost refreshing somehow….?

[@cp-ou3fs]

Has anyone ever told you your voice sounds a lot like Courtney Cox?! And you look a little like her too! Anyway, I love your ideas today and will be checking out a bunch of them! XOXO

[@HouseofValentina]

Wow, thank you so much! What a compliment!

[@ilovebobsdonuts]

Noted: burrito blanket to elevate my space in any situation 🌯

[@HouseofValentina]

Perfect! 😅