7 Wall Decor Mistakes That CHEAPEN Your Home and How to Fix Them!

[@floridaregisteredagent9488]

That baby blue color you're wearing today looks spectacular on you. 🎉

[@KivaBrent]

Omg thank you!

[@riccm4461]

I think that jacket is not just baby blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually ...cerulean

[@marylut6077]

@KivaBrent in powder room do you hang art (if not above toilet) at eye line when sitting or standing, or no art for hygienic concerns?

[@dmgrosas]

@@riccm4461YES! Are you a Devil Wears Prada movie as well?

[@Purp1eHaze81]

I agree. The blue, with the skin, with the hair 🤌🏽

[@mystaycation2614]

Looking good! Blue looks great on you too.

[@KivaBrent]

Wow thank you!

[@Kate_P]

Not to be weird , but that blue jacket is a stunning colour on you!! Also love these tips!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!

[@youthfulwaters]

It’s not weird to compliment someone. It’s a very sweet and kind thing to do…and you are correct. The colour is stunning on her!

[@linjaysha]

Wow, Kiva! Like so many other commenters, I came here to say that you are looking especially fantastic in this video! Blue is your color, girl! 💙💙Hair and makeup on point. I always love your specs👓 and those nails! 💅🏾👍🏾

[@sp7749]

How can anyone hate their tape measure? It's such an essential tool when it comes to decorating.❤

[@LadyY2U]

Im a tape measure girl 😂

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

The time my sibling and I made no less than four trips to the same Walmart on the same day because we kept getting the measurements wrong for blinds in the bathroom will attest to the importance of a tape measure 😅. Sad part is, I looked at the tape measure before we moved out from living with our mom, said to myself, "I'm going to put this with other important items because I'm sure we'll need this," and then the dang thing did a disappearing act anyways 😂. I think my brother finally had enough and just bought us a new one. I'm not sure if we ever found the original.

[@actabulios]

Accurate! I have like eight 😅 don't know how, but they keep appearing.

[@vaderladyl]

Yep, I even have a laser tape measure.

[@dmgrosas]

3M is on their game when it comes to hanging anything around the house. I have always been happy with their products. I’m glad they sponsored your video today and I hope they continue to sponsor you.

[@glendashine9468]

EXCELLENT tips. I had no idea there was a level on my phone! Thanks for the 57 inch rule, that will save a lot of disagreement when hanging art with a partner.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I figured you could just download an app to use as a level, but is there a setting in phones that offers this without an app? Kiva kinda brushed past explaining that 😅

[@lauriepowell3959]

That tip re: 3M Heavy Wall Hanger came JUST IN TIME to save my wall when trying to hang favorite old, huge and very heavy painting! I have had it in closet for last several years because I didn’t want to have to use sinkers in the wall. 😊

[@cindywatson3083]

Wonderful tips. You look elegant and classy. Thanks for your great content.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so so much!

[@hellothisisroberta]

Thank you for these good tips. As temporary renters, hanging artwork is one of the most terrifying things. For some reason we never get it right the first time or make a ridiculously large hole in the wall. We don't have touch up paint here, which is so annoying, even for everyday scuffs, etc. Also, Kiva, you're going to need to become a jack of all trades and give us a makeup tutorial. You look flawless and natural.

[@passionfruitfruit]

Just use Command hooks or stripes😃

[@hellothisisroberta]

@@passionfruitfruit I know the strips are supposed to be great, but I have a hard time trusting them. We've had a bad experience with them taking off a big chunk of paint - even when done correctly. We do use them on tile or any surface they can't harm. Knowing about the heavy weight hooks might come in handy.

[@mygoldennotebook2191]

Have always used the 57" rule. It just works. All your tips are right on. Thank you!

[@pjperdue1293]

Great tips! After seeing the 57" thing I measured all of my wall art and I was surprised to see that the middle of every large piece I hung was 57"! Who knew??

[@Gaylafay]

Oh wow! You look gorgeous in baby blue and those new specs are fire!!!🔥

[@RitaVernoy]

Thank you for the tips. Your skin is looking flawless!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!

[@childofdestiny2811]

Girl, you have lost so much weight! And I agree with everyone in the chat. That blue looks amazing on you. Add those awesome glasses and you have reinvented yourself! You are as inspiring as the beautiful rooms and information about decor that you share!

[@AlfieDog4]

Wow these 3M are a game changer

[@KivaBrent]

I’m obsessed with them!

[@DonnaScharff]

Kiva you are looking so fabulous! Thanks so much for all of these great hanging tips!

[@ltgemini1599]

Girl....your energy is BRIGHT!! 🌞 😎 🌞

[@deliaalvarado847]

You look beautiful! Your skin is flawless. Love your hair and that blue colored jacket looks amazing on you.

[@lizhoward9754]

Those 3M Claws are the best! My husband and I used them when we first moved into our current house almost two years ago. He was very reluctant at first because you didn’t need to worry about finding a stud to hang heavy weight art. But, they do work as advertised and we even hung a 50 pound mirror with the Claw

[@kellyriker943]

5 stars KB. New townhome, 4 months no art up yet. I can't wait to pick some up.

[@lhs1221]

How did you know I needed this video badly? ❤ I just got my walls painted and I just didn’t know what to do with my wall decor. Thanks so much!😊

[@cloudcat0]

I literally have so much wall art in stacks that I've been wanting to hang but have felt too overwhelmed at the thought of, because I want to do it well. This helps me feel like I can do it. Thank you!

[@delisasodevine252]

Thank you so much for this information. I will be purchasing the 3m picture hanging hooks from now on. Have a beautiful day. ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@KivaBrent]

I hope you love them as much as I do!! 💕

[@user-wh5tu6ru5g]

Love you! always simple and straight to the point but very cohesive!! Thanks mam!!

[@rosettawilliams9053]

You are beautiful already! However, you are looking extra beautiful today with your outfit, makeup, eyeglasses, necklace and hair color. Stunning! Ok, gotta ask! where did you get the glasses? What brand and color lipstick/gloss do you have on and where did you get the necklace? LOL, ok! Enough gushing over ya girl! Love the video! Just painted few months ago and still gotta put my artwork back up!

[@dmgrosas]

Also need to know how she got those nails! Fire🔥☄️🔥

[@HR-re6mr]

Those claw hangers are definitely going to be useful!! The simpler the better!

[@Angie-ci1lp]

They’re AWESOME! Easy!

[@grat2010]

Looking fabulous today! Love that color on you. Thanks for the tips - definitely much needed by me.

[@scarlethara1]

I really needed this video, I’m moving to an apartment next month and this came at the perfect time so that I can hang my frames with ease!!

[@PeggyHorner-y9p]

I needed this! So many good tips. I save the brown paper that comes in boxes to use as templates and patterns.

[@IamDrSaki]

Heyyyy Kiva! What a wonderful way to start off the week...being nearly "on time" for your latest video! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend...and that this is the start of a victoriously productive week! 🤗💞💕🥰

[@marilynanthony5934]

I just bought a painting and it came with a claw hanger with no instructions. We had never seen one before and didn’t even know what to call it when I googled it, so we didn’t use it. I’m kicking myself. What a super idea. Thanks for teaching us. Of course I’m sure they’ve been around for years, but I just never looked. 😊

[@vaderladyl]

They seem fairly new. I am always searching for new inventions for hanging up things and haven't seen those yet until today.

[@ndoswell1669]

Thank you for introducing me to the 3M claw. A real game changer and senior frii

[@KivaBrent]

Totally!!

[@Flugkaninchen]

I laughed so hard about the dry wall picture hanger. My walls are so solid that I can't even use nails but have to drill holes to hang up pictures. Greetings from Europe.

[@Pmomma100]

I'm so happy to find out about the 3M big picture wall hanger gadget through you. Gotta get me some packs!❤❤🎉🎉

[@cindysharp4466]

What is the best placement for hanging 2 pieces of artwork? Side by side or stagger one a little lower? I don’t want to mess up 😅 Loved all of the tips!

[@vaderladyl]

Side by side is the usual but staggered is fine as well. Whatever you like best.

[@cindysharp4466]

@@vaderladyl I staggered them and they look great!

[@shanalegrant6931]

Another fantastic video Kiva! I needed this!

[@asilver2889]

From UK. It took me half the video to realise you were saying "wall decor". Not sure what we say other than "putting pictures on the wall". Good tips, liked the toothpaste and smartphone levels especially.

[@helloanna91]

Your videos are the absolute best. I can't get enough!

[@KivaBrent]

Omg you’re the best! Thank you! 💕

[@jackieraulerson2005]

One more, don’t hang a small piece of art in a large area. Seeing an 8x10” photo on a large wall area makes it look lost.

[@AmberCaprie]

So many great tips! I didn't know about the 57" rule. I needed the tape/toothpaste hack last week when I was struggling 😂😂😂. I use Ooks but I'm going to try the 3M hook. TFS. BTW the color of that blazer looks great on you!

[@jessicatownsendrealtor]

As always, great tip! I'll have to try the claws. I know its sponsored so forgive me... I love the Hang-O-Matic to assist me with hanging items by myself. But 3M claws will be added now to my bag of tricks!

[@maginsberg9465]

Kiva I love that shade of blue on you. Your gorgeous!! Also. Thanks for point out you can change out your hanging hardware to suit your needs. I keep a box full of supplies for this. Very handy

[@marialmartinez5955]

Girl you look wonderful 👍

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@adaniels7177]

I APPRECIATE YOU SHAREING WITH US.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Fantastic video! Thank you! And yes, the blue is perfect on you.

[@LeniqueKintea]

This is awesome! I’m glad I clicked on this video!🙏🏾

[@KivaBrent]

I hope you enjoyed it!! :)

[@bridgettesimmons1]

You look great! I love that color for you, very classy.

[@emogeneturnipseed6920]

Thank you 😂❤ this exactly what I needed to know I love this information

[@Lynneparks7627]

Looking beautiful KB! Thanks for the fabulous decor info!

[@lauriealmaeena8713]

Good tips thanks plus that jacket color is AMAZING ON YOU !

[@dallethawhitmore2972]

Love love, love love 3m hangers

[@ivettefiorino1144]

Yes, Kiva You look amazing

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much!!

[@kitfranzman4860]

Thank you KB. You always have the tips and info we need.

[@juliem.3936]

LOVE your necklace! Thanks for the great tips!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@floridaregisteredagent9488]

I need that 3M claw hanger !!! Thank you. Thank you.

[@candasbrown6913]

TY

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching!!

[@danigirllovemoore]

Great video! So helpful, i love all your content

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much!!

[@pamela3213]

Yes!! These are a game changer 🖼️✨ Great price point as well!

[@bricksloth6920]

Jeepers. I want 3M claw hangers for curtain rods. I was thinking about getting new drapes and raising the curtain rods that last foot and I am not adept balanced at the top of a ladder nine feet in the air. If I could hang curtain rods without having to drill holes and drive screws I'd do it instead of just thinking about it.

[@whoothick]

Thank you!

[@pamelacarter2718]

I'm getting these 3M products. Great video!

[@KivaBrent]

I hope you love them!!

[@kristywhited8857]

Great tips and tools! Thank you! Can I please ask what is the type/brand of that faux plant at 4:04 in the video? I currently have one in my living room. After staring at it and navigating around it for a year, I think it's too large and full for the space, and I'm looking for something like yours...light and airy.

[@Caren-bo4uw]

Wow, I learned a lot! I have 3 pictures I need to hang, so very timely 😀

[@ahall6157]

Hi Lady, and thanks for these tips!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching!

[@izishillboldon6036]

Great presentation. As always, you are the greatest.

[@pats1998]

Your so Smart and Beautiful. I need your nails! Love them.

[@Stellaperez658]

I hv that 1/2 moon mirror n I love it! Good video.

[@PeggyHorner-y9p]

You look great!

[@barbkenas5663]

Great tips

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

But like, you always look great but you are killing it today, ma'am! You had a meeting today or you were just feeling yourself and felt like getting fancy? 😊 Since this video is on the subject of hanging things, though, I've had an issue with a painting for now over two years and haven't been sure how to handle it. My mom made a painting that she hated, but I loved, so I took it. It's kind of large, situated on something like a 3ft by 4 or 5 foot canvas. But...the canvas is bent. Because of this, it doesn't stay on the wall when I use 3M strips. I'm tired of having heart attacks each time it falls, lol. I was thinking of carefully pulling the staples out and framing it somehow. Have you ever heard of someone doing this? Or...given your grandmother is an artist, have you ever heard of a method to straighten out the wooden backing of a canvas?

[@dianakroenke4013]

I've used the claw to hang a mirror it was magic

[@bellewill9748]

You look absolutely stunning. I have some art to hang. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️.

[@natashasmith1165]

Kiva absolutely divine. That jacket on you is chef's kiss. Any link?

[@seemashah8610]

! Do u have a link for the arch black mirror shown in the video please? … and u look amazingggg!!!

[@vaderladyl]

I don't want to break my phone so I use only real tools. A professional grade large level can be found for like 10 to 20 bucks at Home Depot, Harbor Freight and other stores. I am used to hang things with all sorts of techniques and materials but I am always looking for innovations that make hanging easier, and those claws seem interesting.

[@I_am_enigma53]

Your necklace is beautiful.

[@ObedienceOrSacrifice]

TFS!

[@ndoswell1669]

Friendly

[@marytorg]

Remember to only hang lite weight items over head of bed, unless you attach it really good if you live where earthquakes might happen. My brother had an iron horse above his bed, luckily he rolled off the bed when the shaking started, that horse fell and landed in the middle of his pillow. My sisters friend was pregnant and had a plaster wall hanging over her bed. Her husband laid on top of her and that large piece fell on him and scrapped his back.

[@coni-ne5km]

Please tell: What is the best level measuring app to get on my cell phone? Do I have to pay for one in order to not get annoying ads?

[@EMJLyfe]

Good info..but more importantly..you look nice!

[@galastar87]

Where to buy beautiful painting? Especially like yours. Body silhouettes. Thank you

[@KivaBrent]

The artist’s name is Kader Boly!

[@francineleonard3161]

What can I use to hang art on old plaster walls?

[@vaderladyl]

Toggle bolts, molly bolts, anything metal. Plastic anchors don't work that great.

[@Mimi_itsMee]

Yesssss the Claw!!! 😁😁😁

[@mamita1935]

Kiva u r giving!!!! I love ur vlogs n this one is absolutely helpful. Thank u! Keep em comin!!!! ☺️ Btw…..tht blue is perfect on u!!! 🩷🥰🌷🤗🌺🏝️ #floridagirl

[@lanae3626]

Off subject, but you look gorgeous!

[@BklynSJU]

YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤❤

[@trinitybottiger6174]

The level on smart phones must be an iPhone feature. I have an Android and I have to download an app for that.

[@deannaf5238]

You look great with makeup, but you don’t need it because you are beautiful without it. Thanks for the tips today.

[@BklynSJU]

Kiva, you are so lovable. XOXO

[@beverlynorris557]

D rings are the hardest to hang on the wall! Ugh.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Comment about: This advice is essential for anyone aiming to curate a home that reflects their personal style while exuding a sense of refinement and intentionality. 💛💛

[@kennethbailey9853]

😊😊😊

[@samanthaa.6055]

Just buy a $5 level at Lowes. The level on my phone has let me down quite a bit.

[@willsx2]

I completely agree. You can buy a level for a very reasonable price. I have tons of art work in my house so there is a level hidden in almost every room since, unless pictures are hung with double d rings they will shift periodically

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Good to know - I’ve never used the one on phone

[@vaderladyl]

Exactly you can get a professional grade level at any hardware store, saving your phone from breaking and having accurate measurements.

[@jodimaday7330]

Put a piece of tape on your head!!! Love your sense of humor.

[@gkaur1522]

Oh, come on... where is that level on my phone?? Don't leave me hanging! 🤪

[@vaderladyl]

You need an app.

[@nadinemclaren2057]

❤

[@carlanelson5876]

I have a bench seat with a wall behind it. Should I hang art and hopefully someone doesn't bang their head, or should I just go with sconces and forget the art?

[@vaderladyl]

Put it at a level where the bottom part is a little over the height of someone's head sitting down or at shoulder's height, but it should a large piece that fits at least half the width of the wall. People subconsciously will avoid leaning on it if you hang it like that. Smaller pieces should go above the head a few inches.

[@Snoopy-qe7kt]

Please!! Invest in a good laser level. You’ll thank me.