How To Decorate Your Bathroom And Trends That Need To Go

In this video i'm exposing bathroom decor and trends that need to end! If you want your bathroom to feel lux, this is the video for you! Lets upgrade your space together!
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Welcome to the channel, I'm Garrett! I am formally educated with a degree in interior design. My husband and I are also real estate investors. Our videos cover many styles (not just my own), and everything from ultra luxury to the budget friendly design. We want you to have a good time watching our videos while learning a great deal of useful, and practical information.
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[@marjolaineghaby7838]

You are amazing!! Really love your videos! 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Marjolaine! We appreciate your support in watching and subscribing to our channel. 😊😊😊

[@rachelkashmir7625]

My favorite thing about Garret is how functionality is more important than being en trend or “Instagram-able”

[@bcbock]

Yeah, the function over form is refreshing from a designer/decorator. Too rare. We had a home renovation designer do a plan for our house that wanted to remove most of the walls. We had almost no upper cabinets. And they wanted a cooktop in an island. NOPE NOPE NOPE. All bad ideas.

[@victorialove9104]

Yes Garrett is the perfect blend of functional and beautiful.

[@cassondramurray6100]

Agreed. Where is the STUFF?

[@Elizabeth-mp6tr]

I agree!

[@isabelj3029]

“Were you walking under the vanity to begin with?” I die!!!

[@lynnevitorio5505]

That killed me, can’t stop laughing

[@jone6635]

🤣 🤣

[@Pixifood]

lol this sent me!! too funny

[@eltinand1321]

My biggest takeaway from this video is : where do you put your things? Where are you keeping your stuff? Where is everything? Where is your stuff???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GarrettLeChic]

And let me come over and see you have no storage! Don’t think I won’t go snooping! Where’s your stuff????😂😂

[@eltinand1321]

@@GarrettLeChic hahahahaha!!! You're right though!! I have unsubscribed from so many fake wannabes on youtube on instagram that make videos trashing people's choices for their homes by imposing their personal taste on them without offering common sense solutions. You came along and you are trained , qualified, unpretentious and so so helpful and a breath of fresh air and you make learning and improving home decor and design so much easier because you're not rude and obnoxious and most of all you're knowledgeable, not just a know it all🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cateberthelet1528]

First thing that came to my mind was George Carlin's piece on "stuff". Still relevant today!

[@yolandaandinovega9664]

I'm dying here,love this guy😆🥰

[@shay.m.beauty]

"We use soap in this house" and "where do you put the things" took me out 🤣

[@GarrettLeChic]

I just had to clarify, I don't need anyone thinking we don't bathe properly here😂

[@isabelpedrozo3135]

@@GarrettLeChic Yep, that one and I lost it when you mentioned if people actually walked under the sink vanity.

[@sunrae7680]

@@GarrettLeChic 😃😁😂😍

[@tinadendy2588]

This video has some of your funniest Garret quotes ever! “Sometimes they look cool, and sometimes they just look like a cabinet screwed on the wall.” “Were you walking under the vanity to begin with?” “Are you that minimal that that don’t have anything?” 😂 Funny quotes aside, I agree that so many of these trends put form over function.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I crack myself up sometimes! I’m just glad you enjoy my sense of humor😂 but seriously........where’s the stuff?🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂

[@kikimich]

Hahaa 100% I'm dying. I'm always sitting on my bathroom counter. "They [the studs] are busy supporting the rest of the house. Do they really need me on top of that?"

[@carolmelancon]

As a guest, the best thing a host can do for my comfort and peace of mind is having spare toilet paper in reach from the toilet. It can be hidden in storage near the toilet but should be fairly obvious. There's nothing worse than being at a party and not realizing there's not enough toilet paper until it's too late to get up and look in the cabinet under the sink. I love that you think about functionality and especially cleaning. My mother taught me from a young age, when looking at home decore advice, to ask "but who's going to clean that, and how?". My father was a building contractor and built most of the houses I grew up in. One of the first things my mother would insist on was that a vacuum cleaner head could fit on both sides of the base of the toilet.

[@lsamoa]

Amen!

[@Celeste-.-marie]

I agree. I like to do this as well as leave out some feminine products for guests in a cute little wicker basket. It's something almost no one does. No one wants to have to ask for it if they forgot to bring their own.

[@Lanfeartyve]

I think the large trough sinks and floating countertops look good in restaurants, cafes and public bathrooms. Spaces with one simple function - go in, wash your hands and go. And while I'm writing this, you said it! 😅

[@mmr1646]

These large trough sinks remind me of sinks in a rest stop in Kansas or Illinois. No, no, no, no , no!

[@GarrettLeChic]

I totally agree! I don't know what they are doing with these sinks but I need room for my stuff!

[@juliec6188]

Ugh. And keeping them clean...😱

[@whynot8781]

Another bath tub to me.

[@khoenack]

Finally, someone that loves functionality over what’s trendy!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much😀

[@PhylHays]

I'm in the middle of a bathroom renovation at my home which includes... an open shower and a floating concrete sink! After overcoming my horror, I focused on what Garrett said about functionality and how things are used in a bathroom. Which is exactly what I did with my design. I'm probably a little older than Garrett's average viewer, and my home renovations are done with aging in place in mind. This not only includes being mindful of accessibility but also includes how easy it is to maintain. Who wants to grow old in a home you watch deteriorate? So, yes, I do have an open, curbless shower with no door. It helps that I live in Arizona and I welcome cool blasts of air on my body while wet and naked. In case that changes, however, I have a diverter on the AC vent to direct that air away from the shower. The floating ramp sink does have a small countertop area and someday (I hope!) I will be able to roll my wheelchair right up to the edge and brush my teeth without dribbling all over my blouse. I'll be able to clean the whole thing without stooping over, being able to see well or hiring a stranger to come into my home and do it for me. Would I recommend this design for everyone? Absolutely not. But for me and what I hope to be my many years to come, it makes complete sense and may allow me to live independently far longer than I otherwise would have. In the meantime it looks gorgeous and no one would ever guess it is actually designed for an old lady in a wheelchair.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I think that’s such a good point! I think if you have a reason for doing any of these then they are great!

[@jackieknits61]

Same here. We have a small bathroom, we are 60 years old and we're not going anywhere. We will be making our bathroom accessible for people with disabilities. Even if we never need that, we currently have friends and family who do. We want them to be welcome in our home. That will be a major design consideration as we update our home.

[@normasubia6807]

@@jackieknits61 Totally 💯 agree with you ❤️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

“That is dead, that’s not your personal style” 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@michelel6643]

The “Where is your stuff? Where is it? I need to know. Where. Are. Your. Things.” Rant is my favorite.

[@stressbucket9846]

You crack me up 🤣. The whole thing with the open shower is SOOO true! I've learned that the hard way. It's cold and the splashing. My husband warned me and I didn't listen. I've put up with it out of pride🤭, but forget that mess! For our wedding anniversary I want a shower door! 😂

[@GarrettLeChic]

Exactly! Best anniversary present ever! Love that for you!

[@ryannthegawd]

omg have you ever seen those open concept master suites where the bathroom and bedroom are right next to each other without walls? i could NEVER 😭

[@GarrettLeChic]

Oh no no no no no! Absolutely not! And bathrooms without a proper door? Cancelled!

[@SomeBuddy777]

Maybe it's just me, but even if I absolutely knew that I was the last person on earth, I'd still close the door! 😱

[@aussieevonne7857]

@@GarrettLeChic I have a tiny, tiny ensuite bathroom off my bedroom. It doesn't have a door, and there's no space to put a hinged door. I'm thinking of putting a "barn door" (but in keeping with the style of the space. not an instagram barn door) on it, because not even your partner needs to hear you do bathroom stuff in the middle of the night. You're the most real, most helpful designer I've seen on YT. All your opinions have been on point for me so far. (ESPECIALLY, not disrespecting fabulous wood furniture by painting it.) Thanks Garrett! Subscribed.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Welcome to the channel! We are so happy that you are part of our very valued subscriber family. Happy Holidays!

[@aussieevonne7857]

@@GarrettLeChic Thanks Garrett! Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@dessytalks]

Finally someone thinking about practicality of the things. Shower without a door is going to create a mess no matter what.

[@he7is7at7hand]

Yes and think about how cold it would be. I like my bathroom to be toasty warm in the winter. And besides that, I don't want anybody looking in at me.

[@dessytalks]

@@he7is7at7hand good point!

[@shabrinaz9877]

We live in the tropic So doorless shower makes sense. Unless You are dead sick, We dont realy use hot water to shower. And you can play with more framing on the glass partition. In some houses they make a semi outdoor shower in the bathroom of their main bedroom. 😉

[@craftyluna6381]

My friend's rubber ducky themed hall bathroom is delightful. Elegant? No, not at all, but it gets a smile out of everyone who visits.

[@GarrettLeChic]

As long as you enjoy something I think its great! Design is all about a space that works well and that you love!

[@jenniferboleyn1906]

I just really appreciate how you stress function as much as design and not just the design of a space. Bathrooms can be tricky but there is a lovely balance to be found between form and function. Excellent video - as always.

[@princessmelvin5098]

This is the most realistic and legitimately helpful “trends that need to go” interior design video I’ve watched yet

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShantiSpinner]

Came for the knowledge, stayed for the Socratic methodology. As someone with a penchant for form over function, thank you for guiding me away from the trough. Also the exasperation with the floating vanity was so heartfelt. Loving the videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@slab6046]

I always like that you tell us what we should do instead of just ripping about all the tacky mistakes

[@alittlebitofbeauty8985]

I’m doing a small scale remodel on my bathroom next weekend and I’ve been trying to figure out decor without making it tacky but now I realize, I don’t need a lot of decor! It’s just more clutter. Thank you! I needed this video

[@GarrettLeChic]

That sounds awesome! Glad the video was of help. :)

[@pugsabi]

My mom put a faux succulent in the bathroom and I watered it several times before I realized it was fake. 😂

[@fionayiyah8311]

🤣

[@pugsabi]

@@fionayiyah8311 I was so proud of keeping it alive too! 😳

[@lisatague305]

Garrett you are the best , I love how passionate you are ! Your tirades are to funny , I agree with everything you said .

[@CornbreadOracle]

I lived in a 800 sq ft cabin with my husband after we married. He built it himself. It was obviously the home of a bachelor with a busy social life and a full time job. It had a micro kitchen and ONE, yes, ONE closet upstairs in the sleeping loft. Not even a shelf in the bathroom, just a medicine cabinet and pedestal sink. From that experience I learned the importance of storage in a home.

[@pamelar3257]

So damn true about the open shower. We moved into a home that had just been renovated with an open shower concept. She even said that water never gets out??? Ummm yeah lady, it does for me!

[@Nanonear]

Agree! I also don't like those bowl-sinks that just sit on top of the vanity/shelf, in stead of laying in the vanity. I feel like dust and gunk is gonna build up easily around the base on them and that the seam in between will end up looking gross quickly. Also, I don't like how it looks when you put your things around them. Looks messy to me.

[@bamasher4384]

Garret...Love that you combine practicality, function, and beauty! Watched a few design shows on TV. Typically, designers go for beauty and all function is lost. Who can live that way? Not Garret!!!! Thank you Garret for your common sense, yet beautiful ideas!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying our content.

[@barbarakabasu4776]

When it comes to powder bathrooms, I love wallpaper and doing something that you probably wouldn’t do in the main areas of the home. I just think, it’s nice to do something different but still uncluttered.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yes! Wallpaper can be so much fun in a powder bath! Its a great place to make a bold statement!

[@lesleybrojanac9586]

Love this! “The studs are busy supporting the rest of the house” 🤣

[@GarrettLeChic]

😆😆😆

[@synaloepha]

this is me every time I see pinterest-perfect minimal bathrooms: "WHERE do you place your STUFF??"

[@ferrisd7566]

Omg. "Were you walking under the vanity to begin with?" LOL so good.

[@TG-sm6gu]

Love how concientious you are, keeping sustainability in mind and saying primary bedroom or bathroom.

[@sheelfjohnson]

I 100% support this mild tirade of yours 😂. Floating toilets seem like an absolute disaster waiting to happen: there are better ways to get injured. Also, in the 70s/80s, we used to stay at a friend's log cabin, and they had a sign over the toilet that said "We aim to please. You aim too, please" 🥁 Ba dum dum.

[@Bettie_Noir]

I love your attitude! I’d also add those sinks that sit on top of the counter. Ouch those hurt my eyes and need to go!

[@staceyvanier15]

Thank you! Thought I was alone on the whole sign thing as well as themes!

[@GarrettLeChic]

I think we all agree, we are just too scared to call everyone out on it!😂

[@oh2sail]

Sometimes I love that I live in a small apartment. Every inch has to be functional... but it can still be beautiful. I have to put a LOT of thought into every single object I bring into my space. There’s no waste. If an object comes in, an object has to leave, to go on to someone else’s space. It makes me happy to live this way.

[@lisaproctor7276]

Garrett I agree, we don't need signs in the bathroom. Hahahah

[@stressbucket9846]

Unless you have floating sinks. Maybe a sign that says "where are the things"- Garrett 🤣

[@lisaproctor7276]

@@stressbucket9846 exactly. I need room for my makeup, hair care etc

[@cocomonky]

I love the way your brain works and your honesty on the silly things that really aren't functional. I get such a giggle out of the cheeky stuff you say that is actual just sensible and logical thinking. Well done with your channel Garrett.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! :)

[@Jho_Sephine]

bathtubs inside showers make sense to me bc i like to shower after a bath lol. I only soak in the bath. To feel clean, I need to shower. So yeeeaaars ago, when I was a teen, I actually wanted to do this and my whole family thought it was silly. And then it became a darn trend!!! I felt like the world heard my heart lmao 😂 🤣

[@a.graham3160]

Now I’m wondering where everyone’s “stuff” is now! Crying 🤣🤣

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

The open shower discussion...OMG!!! I am dead! 😂😂😂 However, I must say I agree. who wants to shave off goose bumps?? 😜

[@TheCocker15]

"Do you put your blow dryer in the sink"? My thoughts exactly! 🤣

[@amyweaver7413]

So agree with you. In particular, themed rooms are a hard no and giant showers with a bathtub -twice the work to clean each time.

[@mspino5245]

I get a heavy New York vibe from Garrett, he's so refined and keeps it SO REAL. It's hilarious.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Monica! My husband's home town is Manhattan NY, and we were engage at the Pierre Hotel.

[@ediethiel3026]

😂❤ Spot on!! Hooray for functionality! My mother would say about all of those trendy, non-functional components, “Well, a man must have designed this because you know he wasn’t the one cleaning it!” (you’re one of the exceptions, Garrett).

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!🤣🤣🤣

[@rhondavanmeter5015]

You are so spot on! I love your little 'tirade' because it is so right.

[@annabellevaughn5968]

I totally agree on everything. The floating sinks especially make no sense. Thank you for saying it.

[@maggiewilson1601]

I agree with everything you said!!! So glad I found you!

[@handbagaddicted]

Agree. Preach. I’m here for it! I feel these style elements are good for commercial use but not for a home. I agree looks good to a point if you don’t have to live with it on the daily, and also clean these spaces.

[@JitterbugWren]

You’ve become a friendly face with no-nonsense. Thank You!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Our goal is to provide quality, useable content on consistent basis. We don’t push my style or just regurgitate what’s trending on social media. I treat people and their style and ideas with respect and there is no belittling others. Thanks so much for your support in watching and subscribing to our channel. 😃😃😃

[@tr925tr]

I happen to have a tub in my open shower, lol. I love it almost as much as I loved this video. Too funny.

[@Elizabeth-mp6tr]

I love you assertiveness in your opinions! Very fun!

[@fayejordan175]

Love granite! We just remodeled two bathrooms and chose a gorgeous granite called Monte Cristo! We did it in a satin finish. We also did a honed granite in our kitchen a few years ago. It’s beautiful too! Quartz looks very fake to me. I have marble in a guest bathroom and I would never do marble again anywhere!

[@carolinabedoya632]

I have a double shower with no door and I think it’s beautiful, everyone that comes loves it, and the heated floor are the deal to have a cozy bathroom always...

[@CojoneSordo]

I kind of love the tub inside the shower because for me the bath is for relaxing, but I feel like I need to actually shower after. Plus not having to wait for the tub to drain to step out so as to not soak the floor sounds amazing. The rest to me was spot on! “Where does your stuff go?!” 😂

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thats the only way I could live with the tub in the shower, But i'm the same, I HAVE to shower after a bath, I just never feel clean from one!

[@sophielegay4104]

Ok now I'm wondering... Is it not standard to rince your body with clean water after a bath ? It just feels like common sense : the bath is filled with shampoo, soap, and dead skin, so of course we need the shower!

[@jackieknits61]

In Japan you clean yourself thoroughly before you get in the bath. There is no soap in the bath because you did that before you soaked. Shower to get physically clean, bath to cleanse the psyche.

[@susanchristie9322]

Love your rants.....nobody can pinpoint absurdity like you do! 😘

[@sallycriss353]

I LOVE that you are practical.

[@sarahcrosland3495]

Also, love your knowledge, fashion, and all these positive vibes you give off. Here for it

[@alphiaaugustin9162]

New bathroom design and decor coming up.Thanks for the unfussy tips. Hilariously presented. Much enjoyed and appreciated.

[@plantsoul1605]

OMG! Too funny! Keep these videos coming! LOL!

[@adhc8560]

I'm here because I'm getting a secondary bathroom renovated and need ideas. I detest those tacky, vulgar bathroom signs! There was another video on what makes your home look cheap, and you said don't put fake things next to real things. I was leaning towards saving money with vinyl plank tiles, but thanks to you I realized that fake wood next to my real strip oak floors would be a mistake, so I'm going with porcelain tile. Thanks for preventing me from making a big boo-boo!😃

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad to be of help!

[@pamelanelson-munson6730]

So important your distinction between 'theme' and 'vibe' .. that helps me a ton!

[@elizabethandrews4199]

You had me laughing out loud!! "Where is Your STUFF??" LMAO!

[@BLK2000]

Great timing ; decorating my bathrm nw :) x

[@gigss3439]

Floating vanities/countertop=wheelchair accessible, aging in place. (I’m a P.T.) Good video design tips!

[@mariabrancatella5618]

Totally with you.. form and function

[@sabracalonge4847]

I love this! My first thoughts when I look at any bathroom are the cleaning logistics and storage!!

[@laur2139]

I love all of your critiques! You’re calling it.

[@sylviasears1306]

OMG! I just found you Garrett! You are a hoot! I’m a nurse coming home after 12 hrs and I watch you for some levity and reality. Thank you for making me smile.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Welcome to the channel Sylvia! Thanks for watching and subscribing. I’m glad you are enjoying our videos and thank you for all you do as nurse!!!😀😀😀

[@jennifergraham3752]

Great points about an open shower. We have plans to renovate our bathroom and I like the look of an open shower but I never considered the draft factor. I LOVE that Garrett considers both design and practicality.

[@treluvstrees999]

So funny!! I steered away from the big open showers because I just kept thinking how cold I would get!

[@micheles8818]

Oh my Goodness! You are so funny!! And I do enjoy your advice!

[@janedoe1404]

You are so funny, and so spot on, on all you said!

[@rcelestefelix9299]

You are the best! You're right - never mind the new and trendy designs that make no sense, cost too much and make our homes uncomfortable. Love the line about being so minimalist that you don't own anything. I died!

[@carolbaratta3663]

Love how you get right to the point. Thanks for this great information.

[@ambivalentdisaster673]

Ugh! Thank you for mentioning the signs everywhere! Those are the worst! Live, Laugh, Love! 😄

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching, and supporting the channel with a subscription!

[@rosehill9537]

I love the walk in doorless shower from a chronic pain perspective as there is nothing to step over. I love the hidden out of the way behind a wall style.

[@the1920sthe]

You always know just what I need to hear!

[@panamara5377]

Sir, you are on fire! Thank you for saying functionality over fads and staying on the true design path. I’ll be closing on my 1st home in 2 weeks and your videos are my Eden.

[@mtnpeek6748]

I agree with your thoughts on floating counters. They are right up there with pedestal sinks.

[@user-ii7hh8py4r]

"Were you walking underneath the vanity?" 😂

[@GarrettLeChic]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DanielleTheDomesticScientist]

I'm listening with my pen and paper and reviewing my bathroom makeover video to see what I did room. I always learn watching your videos.

[@tishratcliff9601]

I have a “Cinderella “ closet across from my bathroom vanity. It was weird to have a clothes closet in the bathroom, anyway, so we installed as much shelving as we could to create almost floor to ceiling storage. It holds everything I need, from makeup and hair care products, tools and accessories, all within arm’s reach of the mirror and counter. I did this same thing with an extra linen closet in a previous home. I love keeping the clutter organized and contained and behind doors. It makes the space feel serene. Another super useful video, and I laughed through most of it - please give us more tirades!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Im so glad you enjoyed it! I'm living for the Cinderella closet! I'm sensing a glass slipper in my future!

[@her4781]

Thank you, I love that you are spot on and keeping it real.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much!

[@demarchlierpukanecz6454]

Just the video I needed today! We have an all marble master bathroom, and I want to give it some warmth, while still maintaining the classic feel. I love your suggestions!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Looks like I have perfect timing!💁🏻‍♂️

[@ssk2976]

"Are you putting a hairdryer in the sink?!" lmao

[@GarrettLeChic]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jolenetrotter4338]

Thanks for saving me from a bathtub in my shower in my next bathroom!

[@joannapolk8971]

Garrett I love your humorous tirade I also agree with everything you said

[@StyleWithCarol]

Love watching and making trendy home videos

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

Ha I laughed my ass off! Thank you for being so straight forward. I’m going to be doing my bathroom so this was very helpful! I don’t think I even want clear glass shower enclosure, it always looks so messy when I am at friends houses, again you can’t hide your stuff! I’m going to stick with the ribbed glass even if it is a little old fashioned.

[@harleyanne3720]

What great suggestions! Thanks.

[@patriciagartland6793]

I love that you are soooo practically minded--me too. I think the same way about design

[@traceywiseheart6424]

OMG. The floating vanity adds floor space…um are you crawling under the vanity? 😂😂

[@GarrettLeChic]

LOL LOL

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

I love your ideas!!. Thank you

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome!

[@pennycampbell9909]

Love this rant 🙌🏻. All true 🌹😊✨✨✨

[@conuregirl007]

This video made my day! I laughed so much. I needed this.❤️

[@anikapaldi7161]

What I learned from this video: always ask “why.” Unless you are trying to make a high art move where the answer is, “because it’s cooler that way,” a grownup should understand why things are the way they are in their home. Thank you Garrett, for your instruction that you share freely with such high quality content. Just know that this girl appreciates you!

[@zenamorgan1754]

I love how functional you are when it comes to the reality of the usage !!!

[@mimishiroma2410]

Garrett....all your advice makes so much sense! Love learning from you! 👍🏻

[@GarrettLeChic]

Aloha, and thanks so much Mimi! Glad to help. :)