DESIGN FAUX PAS THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID | RED ELEVATOR | NINA TAKESH

[@silviaperdomo8215]

I like this new format! It's more inviting and relaxing as a viewer to watch you sitting, chatting on the couch instead of standing. Before you kept us at the doorway and now you've invited us in. Lovely ❤

[@nasevedodge]

I love your chill back casual vibe 👍🏾 thanks for being open and honest! Nina as you well know that your audience can’t always afford total high end items to make there home elegant but by simply “mixing together high and low “ price items you can give your home a fabulous look …By surrounding yourself with the things that make you happy this way you are not breaking the bank ! Love to see more episodes on that 🇨🇦🙈

[@libertylady8462]

Yes to the relaxed and comfy format where you’re sitting on your couch.🦋

[@lisatague305]

Love the comfy relaxed vibe , it feels like a 1 on 1 consultation .

[@Ezmiejan]

Yes! Love this chill look on the couch- you look so pretty 😌

[@melissa-wz6uj]

Love the vibe on the couch 👊🙌🙌 Yes please…. Coffee, couch and home decor conversations 👍😊

[@imsojazzed]

The casual relaxed scenario appears actually chic and far more relatable. Enjoyed…

[@twilde3754]

I agree with you, specifically your backsplash and art comments. Backsplashes should not make a splash!! Original art is the thing -- doesn't have to be expensive, but it does have to be original. I have a professionally framed pitcher with flowers that my daughter did when she was 5 in my dining room -- to me it is a priceless work of art! Thanks for your video.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Thank you Nina for making a big thing out of polished brass because I am looking for a traditional crystal chandelier for my bedroom and online I see ‘ almost’ exactly what I want …… but the shiny brass stops me. I was getting weak and tired and worn down with this ongoing search and almost gave in … then I watched you today and skidded to a halt . Thank you for all your wonderful videos 🌹

[@merrywalsh2809]

Yes, more of Nina kicking back and we are just having a cozy chat. 😄 Agree with all you said. I recently bought some grommet curtains for two sliders, and as I stood there in the store, I asked myself, “are these cheesy?” Then I told myself, “but the fabric is just what I want and they slide so effortlessly.” So I got them….and never put them up, because, I decided, they are indeed cheesy.

[@NinaTakesh]

Always trust your first instinct. Maybe you. An return them?

[@merrywalsh2809]

@@NinaTakesh So true! Trust your first instinct. Thanks for the reminder. I think I can return them, just need to get off my keester and do it.

[@manilafortrealty6704]

Hey, I really dig your style! Like seriously, it's so awesome. And can I just say, you look absolutely stunning even when you're just chilling. It's just such a cozy and relaxing vibe, you know? Love it! ❤️

[@rripley62]

Best line in this entire episode, "It needs to stop". LOL Thanks for your sense of humor, Nina. And by the way - 1000% agree with all of these!

[@NinaTakesh]

😂😂 Thanks Ron! ❤️

[@NinaTakesh]

Thanks Ron! ❤️

[@libertylady8462]

My grandmother had a copy of the Mona Lisa in her living room and I thought it was so fancy as a kid. Compared to the rest of her neighbors she had impeccable taste. Thank you for all the tips!

[@NinaTakesh]

I love that she had that. I’m sure you have wonderful memories of your childhood.❤️❤️

[@patwilkinson2182]

Enjoying your videos from a relaxing couch

[@AllThingsSoul]

Yes, I like your new set up and I love that basket weave pillow on your couch. I know you said that shiny gold is out, but there's always an exception to every rule. That very beautiful sculpture behind you is shiny gold (at least it looks shiny on camera) and I'd say it's the exception because it is too beautiful to pass up. Great video!

[@tracyr6941]

Good points Nina-thank you. Also, like this format (your sofa looks beautiful as well as comfortable). Have a lovely week❤❤.

[@NinaTakesh]

Thank you Tracy!

[@coastaldiva]

You’re so right about hiding cords and picture backsplash!!

[@vladafinskaya3561]

Hello Nina, I stared following you recently and I’m obsessed with your impeccable taste and the way you hold yourself in front of the camera!!! You are gorgeous and very inspirational to me!

[@NinaTakesh]

I am so happy you found the channel. Thank you for your very very kind words ❤️❤️❤️

[@arm7916]

Hello Nina I found your channel about 6 months ago. I absolutely think you are incredible. You have such incredible style, and you exude elegance. I have worked as a retail store manager for a major department store with a rich history for 40 years. In this time, I learned a great deal about color, we called it color blocking of merchandise. I learned how important rhythm, balance, and scale are to create beautiful spaces and floor plans. Often people would say retail is easy, just put out the goods and keep it moving, but not in my store did we ever do this. The point of my sharing is that I learned a lot from my retail career that has helped me create a beautiful home, but you have helped me take it up a notch, elevate, elevate, and elevate. I love your format of sitting comfortably on a beautiful sofa with dramatic black framed windows behind you, sipping tea. I also love you standing and walking around sharing what you are wearing. I say both are divine, but if you sit, please stand and review your attire with us. Fashion is so connected to interior design. Thanks for being so sweet and lovely. You have a unique way of having class without snobbery and engaging everyone in your design advice. I will be a lifetime fan!

[@NinaTakesh]

So glad to hear that, thank you for your support! ❤

[@tonic2335]

I love your gold statue in back of you!

[@LaughingInTiny]

Original art is EVERYWHERE. And its meant to be personal, not necessarily expensive. Put in a tiny amount of legwork and you'll find something that speaks to you. Be open to finding art in strange places. I once spoke to a grade four class and they all put their art en masse on the class walls. This class had done simple watercolour "blob" pieces with gold leaf just to try the medium and when all put together it was gorgeous. I asked if i could buy them from whoever wanted to sell them and the teacher thought I was a nutcase. They wanted $2 each so I paid $8 each (because of how much cash I had on hand) and you'd think I'd paid them in gold. One of the best pieces I've owned. Another of my favourites is a piece I bought last year from an art student for $150 which is HUGE, and people think I paid a fortune on it. She had to do it as a class assignment but had no interest in keeping it. It's beautifully framed and I got to help support a student. There's no reason to have lame artwork in a home. Other than laziness or just ignorance of how else to go about it.

[@anthonyswan9551]

Nina, I just found you and I am in love with your channel!! Let me begin by saying that I am a unique subscriber, in that I happen to be completely blind and I am absolutely addicted to interior design. It is totally my happy place! That said, thank you so much for your insight on accent colors! I just moved into my new little townhouse and starting completely from scratch with a blank canvas. Right now I have some beautiful shades of gray throughout with some white, and some black. I want to really infuse it with a nice color though, so I was debating between Tiffany blue (only), or various shades of green ... You just helped me figure it out. 😜 LOL! Oh and by the way? The videos with you standing were definitely professional, but you sounded more comfortable in this one. It felt more cozy and inviting

[@hectorfalcon]

Yes please hang big photos on the wall, I appreciate because I'm a photographer 😂. Love your channel, munch better than some series in Netflix.

[@NinaTakesh]

I love you Hector!!

[@kentwannamurray5936]

I love the relaxed look of you on your couch . I love your do’s and do not !!!!

[@lindamcandrew1229]

Nice job, like seeing you relaxed too. Really helpful to see the color palettes I like one of them very much. Providing names, brand of paint would be good to know. Omg, 28 yrs ago installed shiny brass bathroom fixtures - NEVER again. The Bathroom needs remodeling so not big deal. Really enjoyed this video! 👏

[@lynnstaton5732]

I really appreciate your advice and fully agree. Also in this case, the more relaxed approach is better than movement on screen.

[@erinoliver3518]

Hi Nina! Just started following you and am obsessed with your content 😊 this is great! Can you please do more of these videos? Next level “what not to do”?

[@NinaTakesh]

Hi Erin!! Welcome to the channel and I am so excited you love the contact. Yes we’ll continue with this series.

[@lindadupuis1531]

Yes I like your new way! It’s more relaxed and feels Like we’re just hanging out and talking decor.

[@k9lover505]

Yes definitely to presenting on the sofa. It’s more relaxing to watch

[@elenadiaz2822]

Hi Nina, I love your interior desings! I like a lot all your tips, but I would like to know what can I put as a backsplash in my kitchen instead to continue with stone? Thank very much,

[@NinaTakesh]

At the moment I do like clay tiles. I find them to be interesting and different.

[@evamarkakis1632]

Agree with your opinions. Luckily have not added any in my home decor 😊 Yes your new location is more inviting ❤ can you in future address how to place furniture in long spaces . I just bought a condo which the space is rectangular. Great marble fireplace in the center of room. Entrance door across fireplace. To the left the rectangular room becomes larger for the living room. To the right of fireplace the dining room, same width starting from fireplace about 9 feet. Small open kitchen across the living room . How to address furniture 🤔

[@lesliebelen7834]

Great tips! I love the legs sculptures on your coffee table. Can you share where they are from?

[@Meport1105]

I absolutely love the color palette idea. All my friends make fun of me because I always use neutral colors but when I did something different in my bathroom it took on a whole new vibe and I didn’t know why. I had a color palette in mind. Love your design style. Thanks

[@NinaTakesh]

Thank you, Elizabeth! Glad to know you did something out of your comfort zone and loved it🙂

[@ednareid5315]

You look so comfy on your sofa. I love it, great video!!

[@leonorastoute5544]

Like the relaxed format better and I love tea

[@lornaboot3924]

I have always felt comfortable and complimented on my interior but you got me on something… no accent color if I want a elevated look. 😳. You have me really thinking about the fuchsia velvet pillows on my grey velvet couch. 🥴. I love that color but I guess maybe I should keep the color to flowers. Love the relaxed look btw.

[@ank9218]

Beautiful home ! I want those pillows where do they carry it! Thank you for your honesty!

[@NinaTakesh]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kandiblick3822]

❤❤❤ 1st...You're lovely and elegant sitting, standing, lounging, sipping tea :-)...2nd.. You're also FUNNY! The Mona Lisa bit 😂...3rd...Curtains? I've gotten not to like them as I've grown in my tastes. Grommet curtains...hmmm...I think many use the wrong rods to hang grommet curtains. I must say the only room I have them in is in my bedroom in my rental / apartment for privacy. I used to think the same and would make lined, French pleated draperies for every place I've lived. However, mine are a beautiful white velvet w/silver (pretty pricey as far as grommet curtains go) and they are lovely and simple with my more modern white decor bedroom. LOL...so it's working until I change the decor in the next year. Would love to consult with you!

[@donnadonnellan3622]

Love the new format! Love your style and your honesty. I never thought about putting three identical sofas in a U shape! Will you share with me that sofa’s brand?

[@lizhoward9754]

Totally understand what you mean about polished brass. It was everywhere in the 1970s which is why I am STILL wary of brass. I am slowly warming up to brass that has patina. Polished brass looked so cheap to me by the 1980s that to this day I refuse to use any brass on drawer pulls or faucets….I know it is nuts but I never fully recovered from the polished brass days.

[@NinaTakesh]

😂🤣

[@AZand2612]

I agree with ALL of it! Except I kind of have to disagree with a copy of a masterpiece; if it’s original art it’s okay. Or maybe that’s what I tell myself. As an artist, I dreamed of taking an oil painting class. My husband gave me a break from the kids and I finally took one. The second assignment was to replicate a masterpiece. I chose The girl with a pearl earring. For it being my second painting ever, she came out pretty close to the original. I devoted 6 months to painting her the way Vermeer did in thin layers. It’s stunning. She sits in my dining room and it makes me proud and happy to see her every time I open our front door. Yes, it’s a replica but it’s an oil painting I adore that is way better than anything purchased. I will break the rules and continue to display her. Thank you for all your wonderful tips! Xoxo!

[@ninatang7015]

Thank you! This is the first time I heard about singular accent color and backsplashes and I find your suggestions very helpful!

[@samanthahemingway3666]

Your house is perfection, I love the light that floods in your drawing room. Please Nina, what about zebra pattern cushions and carpets are they out? Some celebrities seem to still have them on their stairs etc.

[@NinaTakesh]

Thank you Samantha. I would say zebra at the moment is a little too much for my taste. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@samanthahemingway3666]

As the French say 'C'est démodé'. Thank you for your input, I noticed Melissa Rivers and many other celebrities using this pattern in their homes, glad to get your professional expertise. Merci enormement et tres bonne continuation.@@NinaTakesh

[@Sarah-sw2os]

Hi Nina, im so jealous of your living room! I wish i could just move it in my home somehow😊. Love it ,love it, love it!! I love the gold sculpture you have behind the sofa. I wanted to have your opinion on certain items im thinking for my home as I trust your choice., how can i do that You are always very tasteful ❤

[@NinaTakesh]

Hi Sarah! So happy to read your beautiful and ultra kind message. You can easily book a zoom call with me at your convenience. I would love to be able to help you. Here is the link ❤️ bit.ly/3q47QyG

[@NinaTakesh]

Hi Sarah, so lovely to hear from you. I really appreciate your kind message. You can easily book me through a link in my description section for a zoom call. I am also attaching it here bit.ly/3q47QyG ❤️

[@KatheleenWaters]

I am a first time viewer of yours, love your tips. I am not a rich person, but I do love interior decorating, I buy higher end as my budget allows. I am going to tell on me, so please don't look down. I am in the process of selling my beautiful home in a higher end of town that I totally decorated from top to bottom with higher end materials. I am selling my home for a ranch style modular built home on an acreage, the land and veiw is breath takingly beautiful, everything is on one level, a tough area to buy in, everybody is jealous I was able to obtain this property. I'm preparing for my old years, the home has the foot print I like, it has my dream kitchen, and dininng area with a beautiful gas fireplace, the master bedroom is amazing as well. There are many things I don't like about the home that I will update and change, all the light fixtures, counter tops, bath tub, and doors will be changed, that process is happening now. MY QUESTION: The home has those ugly modular home walls, it has beautiful pillars between the living room and dinning area, and other beautiful features, I want to figure something out without having to strip this home down to the shell as it is a pretty large home, and that would be a high cost thing to do with my wallet, and the other renovations I am in the process of doing, any suggestions? HELP! My colors are creams, white, tans, browns, with a touch of black, and brushed gold fixtures, mixture og metals. The walls are stumping me right now, SORRY for the looong message.

[@KatheleenWaters]

I see you did not reply with any suggestions, I did figure it out, I am lime washing the walls.

[@trineskarb6021]

Love it.. relaxing and cozy ❤

[@ChristieZachary]

Love this format! Good video! Thanks, Nina!

[@NinaTakesh]

❤️

[@Persian-Sammy]

Great video Nina!

[@HG-br7qt]

Nina,❤ the sofa you are sitting on… where’s it from, pls?

[@mtmslg]

Hermes blankets!! OMG. They are strewn about everywhere! And $5k a pop! Perfect example of too much money, not enough taste. They are shameful! And TACKY!!

[@coastaldiva]

Agree with you there

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Taking design and continuity to another level. Thanks NINA. However I like curtains with grommets.

[@ssoxhxsii4864]

Grommets! I disagree. I have done the pleated, custom drapery, however, I’m not rich, therefore, those drapery were there for a while. At present, I buy drapery from TJMax, Marshalls, Home Goods etc. and yes they have grommets!

[@coastaldiva]

I like grommets too. If you have enough panels, the grommets don’t stand out as much. They are easy to slide over.

[@nicoletarus7243]

definitely, more relaxed, 😊

[@walterfoyt5985]

I disagree with your comment about picking Art based on it colors. You don’t pick Art it picks you. However, I do agree with you as to hanging prints of masterpiece by well known artist. I collect art and realize everyone can not afore well know artist, at least first tier artist but there are a lot of second tier (less known) artist that are affordable. There are also many excellent local artists that may turn into the next Picasso

[@NinaTakesh]

Thank you Walter you make an excellent point!

[@cynthiacapps6299]

I have sone brass gold mirrors from my mom when she passed away and they have sentimental value to me. Is there something I can do to update them?

[@josephdirnfeld3593]

Does Mona Lisa work in the garage? 😀

[@lindamcandrew1229]

Btw .. you look fab sitting on that sofa!

[@vanessao3868]

I agree with all of them! Thanks Nina!

[@drod5142]

Love your videos!!!!

[@bethsullivan6543]

truly great ideas...truly

[@great-garden-watch]

Great video. I wish there was no music

[@Alofuke]

Hi Nina I think is also about time people stop using Tom Ford books as decor !

[@chrisb3902]

Great video!

[@kara5958]

Omg Nina! There is nothing worse than seeing wall mounted TV’s with exposed cords hanging. 🤣 I agree, punch a hole in the wall and fish them down till you can pay a local carpenter to fix it.

[@mian6454]

Nice videos, just today have first seen few of them. On this particular one, I tend to disagree with placing fake well known artist photos/copies of their work on the walls being tacky. I mean, what's to stop me if I prefer to look at art that has been successful through out centuries? There is a reason for their success and it should not stop anyone to enjoy that image every day just because is not an original. But, of course, if one talks to the likes of John Legend, yeah, I guess, he would want to have an original of something because he can afford it.

[@aisha464]

Like it so much better ❤

[@mariastathopoulos744]

I disagree with eyelet / grommet curtains. It all depends on the rod and filials. Pinch pleat looks old fashioned. I'd steer clear of any furniture with glass tops. Unless you want to clean that surface 10 times a day it is highly impractical.

[@nitamccall9289]

Love the tips but I have a Monet from 40 years ago that has been the focus point of every room in my homes over the last 40 years…. No it’s not real but it is of good quality and it is like 4’x5’ an expansive piece. I feel aged replicas give that vintage feel… yes a poster print out of the question…we just can’t discount the known artists….the trend is local.. but the inspiration is from history

[@lynnsalberg5647]

I like people around me to be comfortable

[@carolkelly638]

I got rid of the accent color in my pillows ….thanks for the tips

[@HarunaElrashid]

COOL

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Less is more . less is Better when trying to achieve functionality .

[@jeriglassner4319]

The grommet curtains… ew!!! And also the chords… awful! 😅😅

[@ceregirl5852]

It’s Tuscan. Come on, Nina, you speak multiple languages.

[@marineb3364]

You don’t need tv to watch KZbin. Phone works and not everyone can make a hole in their wall especially if renting. I personally don’t have that issue but know many that do. You come off controlling. Sorry didn’t like your vibe

[@wesballard7602]

Im a designer for 35 years. I would never hire you!

[@plw7930]

🫣 I think there’s a shiny gold thing behind you.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dawstu1]

Talking about design faux pas from a sofa that is a design faux pas…🫢