⚠️Warning: 8 Interior Design Taboos That'll Make Your Home Look Tacky!

[@hennahannnah]

For the edges of art: if you have a steady hand, the edges can be painted black, the wall color or a suitable neutral from the art’s colors.

[@katerinabentley5882]

Wow! I’m so glad I found your channel. 54 year old woman here and as soon as I heard you I knew I needed you in my KZbin life lol thank you thank you. Great channel. Great energy.

[@KivaBrent]

Aw thank you so much!!! Welcome and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel :)

[@connielilly1199]

I love your energy and the fact that you respect others’ needs and likes instead of trying to insult people who might disagree with you. The other designers I’ve watched are so egotistical they put down anyone who doesn’t agree with them. I have a few things in my home that are taboo to high end designers, but I will not part with for sentimental reasons

[@Sooze35]

My robot vacuum insists that i have only open leg furniture 🤣😂

[@KivaBrent]

Haha that is the best reason!!

[@hennahannnah]

Supported curtain rods: sometimes I paint the hardware touching the wall the wall color so it’s not so obvious. It seems to work with certain styles of hardware.

[@mimib1515]

You can make your own curtain rod....Lowes or Home Depot conduit pipe

[@hennahannnah]

I made some from PVC pipe once, painted them black, with gold painted racquetballs for finials. Sounds tacky now, but they worked at the time.

[@lormor460]

I’ve lived in homes with a fireplace from 1980 to 2018. The home I’m in now does not have one 😢. I miss having one so much. I can’t imagine not making it a focal point.

[@Green4CloveR]

There are many options for faux or electric fireplaces if you’d still like one in your home. I think it’s ingrained and a primal urge for humans to live near a fire source.

[@kaasmeester5903]

The one in our home (a '40s job) was removed ages ago, but we put a modern one back in. It really does wonders for the room, visually divides it into 2 logical parts and it's a good focal point, especially when lit. Also... if the gas heater goes out, it does a good job of warming the house. It's sad that so many people in the 80s and 90s decided to remove fireplaces from old buildings.

[@lindaartz3297]

I have lived in every US time zone and love a fireplace. I live in the Tampa area now and no fireplace. Some homes have them but more homes have pools. At this moment we are having an unusual cold snap (frost warning tonight) and I would give anything to be warming my cold feet in front of a fire. I found you for the first time tonight. Good tips. There are little things that ruin your look that you pointed out. One more is take the Cellophane Off your lamp shades.

[@FraBe-un4si]

Fake fireplaces are ridiculous. Please. They are even tackier than word "art".

[@maggiefisker994]

Kiva ,you look fantastic and healthy ,just wanted to say that .

[@KivaBrent]

Wow thank you so much!! You’re too sweet

[@cindysteffens8065]

I've never understood why anyone would put furniture in front of their fireplace. The fireplace is such a wonderful focal point.

[@rmcar549]

Sometimes they don't use the fireplace or need a space for additional seating. To have a huge section of wall space taken up, whether by a beautiful fireplace or not, isn't ideal.

[@mygoldennotebook2191]

My fireplace is in a really awkward space. We have lit the fireplace no more than 10 times in all the years I've lived here. After each fireplace "evening" I always wondered why we had bothered. It's not an efficient source of heat. If you sit in front of it, only one side of your body is warm. You have to clean it. You have to have it inspected every so often. It's way too much work for the payback. People are always telling me it's romantic. However, civilization has worked hard to put fires away and get furnaces and heaters instead. (Yes, I also abhor camping. My idea of a vacation always includes room service. No, the food doesn't taste better and cabins aren't that attractive, including those featured in AD.)

[@ameretbudihas6770]

Because you had an odd shaped room or the fireplace is in a weird place.

[@D_Parks]

@@ameretbudihas6770or because not all people want a carcinogenic pouring into their home.

[@mkmoody2870]

Regarding the fake florals and greens...I met Charles Nelson Reilly while employed in a hotel he stayed in while directing a play. He said as a director it was his job to make everything look real and then set about to cut petals and leaves off the fake plants in the lobby, scattering them on the table beneath the plant. Amazing how much of a difference it made! Since then, my sister and I have used this method. Really does add an authenticity to the plant.

[@dianeguy7452]

Ok. This is why we love you. Who talks about decorating a window sill????? But it’s relevant!!! ❤

[@aliciab2414]

Yes, artists need to finish the sides of their art! Thank you!

[@angelabluebird609]

Paintings are due to be framed. If it is not to be framed, paint the edges a solid color, even the wall color would be fine. I've never seen a fine art painting go around the edges of the canvas.

[@sherrinunya4079]

​@angelabluebird609 They do go around the side of the canvas, it's called gallery wrapped.

[@confessionsofaslapaddict]

I love framing art and always paint the sides. Such a great point!

[@littlehouselife]

Oh, I love the advice of mixing legs and legless furniture for a better look.

[@Hypatia52]

I've never considered if furniture had legs or not. I knew if they did they should kind of match, but now I know what bothers me about my living room (nothing has legs). I don't think it makes the space tacky but does make it heavy and solid. Maybe an end table & coffee table with legs would lighten it a bit?

[@angelabluebird609]

I believe you are correct.

[@spicy1116]

Finally, video that doesnt give generic info we already know 😅 thanks

[@pamelabrennan7385]

Kiva I love your videos! I like that you are always looking for ways to address different situations issues we all have!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much!!

[@sarahwitthe_h]

Keva my furniture is all open legs girl I gotta save my back. 😂😂😂

[@jillschaefer1360]

Sound advice all around. Thank you Kiva!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching!!

[@shannonbroughton732]

Never thought about the open leg furniture, what an excellent tip!❤

[@MsMak03]

Absolutely, I looked around my lounge thought hm, that’s what’s off 😅

[@nichole2861]

Too many legs on furniture? I did not see until you said it, but now I get it. Yes, I made this mistake. I hope you are working on an interior decor black Friday video. (Nudge, nudge)

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I am a house plant collector, and have plants on my widow sills. However, I also have cats who love sitting and sleeping on my wide window sills. So some blank space is non-negotiable!

[@Dynysis]

Thank you for that site. I have been struggling to finish my apartment becuase I couldnt fully conceptualize the after. ❤❤❤❤❤ You're the best. You look amazing and glowy !

[@JS-tx9jy]

I liked, that those tips were new to me. Already was reluctand to click on the video, because I expected yet ankter interior design video telling me about my rug size. So, I'm glad I clicked on the video and heard new ideas ^^

[@leilap2495]

Magic erasers have been wonderful for me, especially being able to manage some angst while beautifying the home.

[@GrandBlackPiano-v4v]

Not mixing wood tones is obsolete.

[@sandrawilson8792]

You have to it right , though, for it to look good. Ad hoc really doesn’t work is the point I think she’s making.

[@Daysleeper1000]

GrandBlack Piano, I agree as well, . I love the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, and she's very clever about mixing wood tones for that "lived in" look.

[@GrandBlackPiano-v4v]

@@Daysleeper1000 I feel like having one wood tone ages a house faster. Walking into a house where everything is that butterscotch red honey oak may have been fresh in the 70s but now it looks tacky. Today I find having a bit of honey oak mixed with your white oak, can add a beautiful pop of warmth.

[@lisakilmer2667]

Some good tips there! I've got almost all open leg furnishings, but it isn't changing because so much is family heirlooms, and in the 1890s-1920s I guess furniture just was always on open legs. And the fireplace is covered up by our daughter's concert harp which needed a temporary home. A note on artificial flower stems: look up what the plant ought to look like before bending! The West Elm photo has Alliums with curly stems - NO! They don't grow that way in real life.

[@angelabluebird609]

I like how open legs allow for more thorough floor cleaning!

[@supernova3723]

Wandered upon ur video, thanks. Nice skin & nails.

[@KivaBrent]

Welcome!! Thanks so much :)

[@clairevinet3557]

Thank you beautiful Kiva for all the sharing.👏🏼🇨🇦💖🙏🏼

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much for watching!! Have an amazing weekend :)

[@RamintheBush]

Hiding my fireplace with my sectional. I don’t use the fireplace but I use the ledge for my artwork. I don’t like my back to the door. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤣

[@juliem.3936]

Good to know I'm not practicing these design faux pas! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@kymclinton3140]

So glad I'm able to make my own decisions I like my home to look and feel comfortable and clean

[@alleykatt6110]

She never said otherwise….. you chose to watch the video.

[@rmcar549]

Artists often don't finish the sides of canvas because we intend those pieces to be framed. It's an easy way to know whether there should be a frame or not - whether the sides are finished or not.

[@confessionsofaslapaddict]

Woohoo! A new video. ❤

[@KivaBrent]

Happy Friday!!

[@BrandiJess]

not relevant to the content, but i am so glad to hear someone who says the word MIRROR and not "MEER", it is such a huge pet peeve of mine that WAY too many interior/decor content creators use and it sounds so absurd. and now, relevant to the content: great video. :)

[@oscardog6719]

I agree with you. Also, she pronounces curtains with the T, and not curr-ains as a lot of interior designers say. 😃🇦🇺

[@sueess59]

You care that much?? Loool

[@TRoxanne55]

@@oscardog6719oh my gosh yes!! Say the t folks!

[@NovaSevenOneEight]

​@@sueess59i agree with you. GAS LIGHTING at its finest. godforsaken if the person has accent 🙄 This person pointing out a pet peeve in pronunciation is so CRASS.

[@BrandiJess]

@@NovaSevenOneEight you should probaby look up the definition of "gaslighting". this comment is silly, but thanks for helping it move toward the top of the comments section. :D

[@overit16]

I buy sturdy curtain rods. I absolutely hate the way the middle curtain holder looks. It looks so tacky. That's why I tell everybody there is no wrong or right way to decorate YOUR HOME. She gave good pointers but do what you like. It's just like clothes, you wear the style you like.

[@allystupidusername]

HappyThanksgiving! We are thankful for your advice and artistry!

[@KivaBrent]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@kaasmeester5903]

About the canvas sides... Most of our wall art is in good wooden frames, but we have 2 drawings printed on canvas in the kitchen. When we ordered them, we had the option of having them with the sides painted or left white. And they look way better with the sides unfinished. Keep in mind... these are pop-art drawings a lady did of our cats, so maybe that is a whole 'nother category of tacky... But they are bright and cheerful, and liven up an otherwise somewhat boring corner of the house. And printing the sides messes with the symmetry. Loving the advice though, and the presentation. Subscribed. Speaking of tacky, how do you feel about a monitor arm bolted to the living room sofa?

[@shylo-jean]

Love this type of help!!! Thank you!!! Fairy god mother !! 🪄

[@KivaBrent]

So happy you enjoyed it!!

[@roslynjones5886]

This is the first time I’ve heard anyone speak about “open leg furniture”.

[@Bag0505]

I love tacky and homey. Minimalism and white, grey, monochromatic or monotone seems very cold to me🤷‍♀️

[@shellyjjohnson2251]

Love the tips! Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching!!

[@kathyh.7709]

I love your fig stems!!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

You made a point about not combining different colored woods in one room, but if you inherited some of these furniture pieces, it wouldn't be econonomical to buy new furniture just to match wood finishes, only if you furnish a room from scratch.

[@IzzyRumi]

I heard a designer say that all open leg furniture makes a room look nervous.😄

[@sweetphangurl3315]

Open & closed legs✍✍✍ got it!

[@tamb7587]

Idk why people have a problem with the TV above the fireplace .. Most of us spend our whole days looking down at cell phone or computer keyboards you NEED to look up for the health of your eyes. As far as your neck ummm lean back against your chair or sofa?? We have had our tv above our fireplace for years I can honestly say my neck has NEVER hurt me and I’m 63 yrs old..

[@slbarbieri1725]

Any osteopath or Chiropractor will tell you that it's horrible for your neck to crane up like that for hours. Your head is as heavy as a bowling ball so it's not just an aesthetic thing. Same with phones. Hold the phone up across from your eyes when you use it. I do.

[@tamb7587]

@ lord my tv is only slightly above eye level it not hanging from the ceiling not to mention and osteopath or chiropractor will also tell u it’s not good to look down at your phone or keyboard all day

[@lorla151]

We have our TV above the fireplace using a MantelMount that allows you to pull it down to eye level when viewing.

[@Green4CloveR]

A TV above a fireplace is like a tattoo on a forehead.

[@ninjaninja4522]

​@@Green4CloveR I will forever see this now😂

[@alitiagordon5014]

Just found you and have now subscribed and look forward to more tips. I love that you admit you make the mistakes yourself (we are all human) and definitely makes it easier to admit to myself the things I can change to make my place more beautiful

[@pattyldn7132]

thx Kiva, am re-thinking the layout of my dining/living room area. I need to move some furniture now

[@teresavohsen9771]

I use the rule of threes for my window sill! Two on one side, one on the other! And I try to keep plants that are appropriately sized to that window. Often I get to switch them out with new ones when those plants grow too big.

[@brendashelonko2149]

Good tips! Also love your textured art work.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much!!

[@kristinab8326]

Guilty of bowed curtain rod in my kitchen 😬 hahaha I keep forgetting to buy the middle support. Better do it now!

[@susanb4317]

You look great! 😊

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!!

[@nitamccall9289]

Again another video not bashing grommets…. Thank you …. Love the tips…. I have a couple things I can do… thanks for sharing ❤

[@dwdesign2sellbydeidra]

Thanks for sharing Kiva!❤

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@evanor1296]

I believe this is the best video you have ever done

[@KivaBrent]

Omg wow thank you so much!!

[@Tutujls]

Why do people feel compelled to tell other people what is tacky, stylish, or desirable in their personal living space? Most people decorate with what they like and enjoy. Everyone isn’t the same… thank goodness. You do you.

[@vintagelady1]

#1-Unfinished canvas edges---yeah, OK, but DIY it with stained/painted paint sticks or some moulding from Home Depot. #2-Open legs let you clean under the furniture w/out moving it. Closed legs look---modern or like you need to hide something. Ugh. #3-Ha! ALL my rods have center support---have to b/c I have all heavy linen drapes...OK, they are drop cloths, now don't tell me THOSE are tacky until you price custom 120-inch drapes!! #4-No covering the fireplace! SO basic! #5-Hahaha---you only scuff paint ONCE a week? Wait til BabyGirl gets to be a toddler!! I'll bet you suddenly embrace "shabby chic!" #6-I just uncluttered one wall of windows so I could put fake wrought iron French balcony fencing on it. Will it be tacky? Maybe... #7-Oh goodness, I am the Black Widow of flower arrangements---all I do is touch the vase of perfectly arranged stems & they flop to one side. Can't dance. Can't swim. Can't arrange flowers. #8-I HATE to shimmy my ass past furniture. Lucky me, BIG rooms, but you are so right about 2 openings, never thought of it that way. Thank you AGAIN for a fun Saturday morning video, sorry about the long "comment," but I was trying to avoid having to go do 3 days worth of dishes sitting on my kitchen counter, the ULTIMATE tacky look. Love your energy!

[@Katiedora122]

I've lived in a few old apartments with nonworking fireplaces, and I also inherited a piano from my mom's family (I can't play it, but it's not worth selling), so my go to is always putting the piano in front of the fireplace and taking advantage of the mantel to extend the decorating space, lol. I would actually love to live somewhere with a functioning fireplace, but right now we're mostly hung up on the fact that without a mantel in our current place, the piano looks so much smaller and we've had to cut back on how many holiday decorations we can use.

[@Chipbrez364]

Nice tip re sports shop.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Awesomekindle]

Loved this tip!!! Thank you

[@edithhardy5759]

You are looking fabulous ❤

[@yvanaisme2019]

Hello Kiva I just love your ideas . Can you share the link of the green accent chair you sit on? It looks comfortable.

[@WillieJ4436]

Hi Kiva, Long time watcher....love your content. Can you point me to the video where you have a link for the stems on top of your cabinet in the kitchen?

[@KivaBrent]

They are fig stems from Crate and Barrel! Last time I was there I think I saw them on sale :)

[@roslynjones5886]

Great advice throughout

[@NgoclanNguyen-ei3vb]

wow. its amazing!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@deelehey2827]

Mixing wood tones is fine. Anything IKEA looks cheap.

[@trucelt01]

Measure your art and then go to the second hand shop. Nobody wants that paint-by-number-on-velvet, but would the frame fit your canvas? There are some great wins out there.

[@Stellaperez658]

Kiva is the best!!!

[@KivaBrent]

Omg you’re the best!!

[@yogachick1955]

Thrift stores are a great place to find frames that won't break the bank

[@nebula_13]

What was the free online software? Home styler?

[@ReeInvesting]

love this

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@KBolds]

Looking at this bowing curtain because my husband REFUSED TO HANG IT RIGHT

[@Shyyan-mj6xb]

Slow down we are going to stay with you and listen to what you have to say.

[@avb5294]

I can't have 2 walkways into my living room area unless the balcony counts as an exit on 26th floor 🤣 Hey, at least guest have an escape! People are just going to have to deal with cozy one-way cul-de-sac.

[@momtoafew]

Baby wipes gets anything off the wall.

[@KivaBrent]

I need to try this!

[@LadyY2U]

I tried that today & was surprised & very pleased 😊

[@cmj-js5lj]

What was the name of the app mentioned for styling/arranging furniture? Thanks 🙏🏾

[@klynch7329]

Where did you source those beautiful fig stems? Love your content and suggestions.

[@KivaBrent]

Crate and Barrel!! Thanks so much :)

[@snowwhite5842]

Scuff marks should be removed using a thick paste of baking soda. A magic eraser will remove paint and then you have a weird spot on your paint. I use to clean houses and it’s the best option.

[@shavonjones132]

I’m so happy I found you🎉🎉

[@tamimatteson1093]

PLEASE!!!! Paint color @ 8:13

[@donnalee4719]

Love your content.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much!!

[@vanessaanderson1445]

Hi Kiva, there chair you are sitting on, where can I find it? 😊

[@DawnThomas-kx9vc]

Where did you get the blanket that is sitting on the back of your chair??

[@cinnow]

I like open legged furniture. They're not from Ikea though. I'll never go for those massive couches that are bigger than Australia.

[@winnie5647]

Kiva, just stumbled onto your video, you can come and redesign my house, I don't have a design bone in my body, no matter how much you suggest, I simply can't😔

[@KivaBrent]

I’m on my way!! 🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️

[@BudgetsunTamed]

Great video ❤😊 thank you for sharing. How can Make my windows look good if my ceilings are only about 8-9ft?

[@ndubld]

Please share how wide those walkways need to be for safety.

[@gracecharise4488]

Wish I could like this 1000x

[@KivaBrent]

Omg thank you so much!!

[@dreamseemstudio7545]

AMAZING :))) Thank you

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching!! 💕

[@Onmy_Deck]

Hay girl Hayyyyy❤❤❤❤

[@KivaBrent]

Hey!!!! How are you?

[@D_Parks]

I hate that ALL designers say that ALL curtains should be hung high and wide. I personally do not like that look when the curtains are open.

[@DecorByFaith]

#3 they definitely need anchors

[@maritessekine8414]

Hello! New subscriber here 😍

[@KivaBrent]

Welcome!! So happy that you’re here :)

[@TwntyUp]

cheaper art, typically prints are the only ones that tend to have the edges colored ironically

[@jackiec859]

Hey, KB!

[@KivaBrent]

Hi!!!

[@bg5322]

Frames from the thrift store!

[@bf3616]

@KivaBrent Thanks girl. Where do go in Pittsburgh to get your art framed?

[@KivaBrent]

Nations Art Gallery in the South Hills!

[@Onmy_Deck]

I need help with a picture wall!!

[@RandyBailey-k2e]

😊😊😊

[@KivaBrent]

💕

[@MsLouisVee]

Whoa. Slow down girl!!!

[@Moluccan56]

I love her pace. She speaks clearly, IMHO.

[@briemerlot2896]

I can't understand why it's attractive to have curtain rods show. Unless you have a fancy curtain rod, it looks unfinished. I've been noticing it more and more on decorating videos. It looks off-balance to me. If you don't like a ruffled valance, you could have a tailored valance, kind of boxy and sophisticated. Or a cornice which can be plain or fancy. Bare curtain rods look tacky But aside from that, your video was good to watch to get ideas! Thanks!