Home Decor Items No One Should Own After 30

[@PlanetWaffle]

As a 20 year old in college I think you should make a video dedicated to people moving into their first apartments/dorms.

[@matheussanthiago9685]

The first thing you should own Is money, I'm talking likely 5 to 10 times your monthly income in hard cash And that aside basic home appliances God, living by oneself is expensive :'(

[@melissaalmond5605]

My son is about to move out of the dorm but we got him a “dorm in a bag” before moving in. Which is of course an awkward size (twin XL) so as he is about to move into his first apartment we will need to get him a new bed and sheets/blankets, which is kind of annoying.

[@matthewtreanor6077]

Milk crates for shelves and tables and beach towels as curtains

[@usayhello]

OMG YES

[@vinlingur]

@@matheussanthiago9685 Yeah I agree, I just bought my fist home and my god has the first months been expensive. Furniture is expensive.

[@otakelblanchemanor0659]

I'm took flatware to a new level... how many of us grew up with the family 'silver' only coming out on special occasions 3x's a year? I was given the family silver decades ago. Normally sat on a shelve and only time it moved was when I moved locations. A couple of years back.. I pulled it out, removed the flatware in the drawer and replaced it with the silver .... my thought was and is... every day is special, enjoy things now!

[@dawnreneegmail]

Thought silver was exquisite until I realized it could be undone by egg 🍳 yolk. Went back to the cheap stuff

[@MyFocusVaries]

Same! We got silver as a wedding gift. It shocks folks that we just use it every day.

[@francookie9353]

Yes! Use your nice things. Why have beautiful stuff, if it's not enjoyed and serves its true purpose?

[@nurmaybooba]

I use the sterling every day, I also don't mind the extra 2 minutes to use the sliver cream after breakfast!

[@nurmaybooba]

@@dawnreneegmail 2 minutes is al it takes to use the sliver cream when washing up.

[@niamhl6964]

I'm 23 and my mom always insists on buying my bedlinens for me, cause she knows I'll go for the cheap stuff. But man, comparing the linens she picks to the ones I've bought in the past... There's a world of difference. Shoutout to my mom she knows her stuff

[@Nick_Lewis]

It's such an everyday luxury that is well worth the investment!

[@kathleenbefittwell]

That's adorable! Your mom is awesome 🥰

[@Liitebulb]

You could just buy proper ones?

[@niamhl6964]

@@Liitebulb not on my 'just out of college and only barely employed' budget I'm afraid

[@Kayla_P99]

@@niamhl6964 deeply deeply felt in a grad school kind of way

[@lucisue53]

"Tell your chiropractor I said hi" is HYSTERICAL and also TRUE. You are top on my imaginary dinner party guest list for the witty banter and hilarious asides. Love it.

[@theaaronimal]

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[@jessiec668]

As someone who worked at an animal shelter for 10 years: NO WE DON'T. Or at least call and ask ahead before assuming. Maybe other shelters are in a different situation, but the Battle of the Bed Linens was never ending where I worked. We used to get literally tons (as in so many bins full it would literally weigh over 2,000 lbs) of sheets and pillow cases. Way more than we could ever use. We ended up partnering with a homeless shelter in the city and passing a lot of better-condition sheet sets on to them. We never used fitted sheets whatsoever--too messy because they don't lay flat. Bed sheets had some use, but they're kind of too thin to be comfortable. Comforters were hit or miss; we used them for some things but washing them was a real problem with only one washing machine set in the building. Stuff with tassels, buttons, etc pose a choking hazard to many animals. Now throw-sized blankets... Those were something we could never get enough of! Anyway, bottom line, call and ask before donating to make sure your utems will truly be used. 😊

[@fazdoll]

What about towels and old carpet (if it's cut up)? Got any insights?

[@lovelyt8022]

Got it so preferably throw-sized blankets then! Thank you

[@jessiec668]

@@fazdoll We used towels a lot. Fluffier than sheets, and a good size for cat cages. Also good for cleaning. Most rugs/mats typically got tossed. Some shelters might use them depending on what kind of flooring and cleaning practices they have.

[@jessiec668]

I cannot stress this enough, just call and ask the shelter ahead of time to see what they need. Needs also change over time, depending on how much the local community is donating.

[@ljspayd]

Old carpet, ask first. The bound carpet squares might be used in cat cages depending on the place. But unbound is a hazard.

[@firebutterfly]

At 50, I'm allowing myself to enjoy the beauty of color. Call it color therapy. The iridescent oil finishes are super attractive, fun and a joy to see. It might seem childish, but what does it really matter? It's fun and makes me smile. I currently use silver flatware, but it's from family, not something I've invested in. Will I be getting a full set of the flatware with the oil iridescent finish? Absolutley. Because it is a joy to look at. Color therapy all the way Babee.

[@LuthienNightwolf]

Walmart has a bunch of silverware and cups in that iridescent finish, I have a goblet and a metallic mug and I’ve been very tempted to get more. If it makes you happy go for it! ☺️

[@ravenlake9873]

53 and 100% the same here. Also autistic, and letting myself have "childish" things that are sensory pleasures. I'm looking at that flatware too, even though I inherited two sets from my mother. Happy to break those out if there's ever a formal dinner, but that would be fun just for the two of us.

[@stan_meow3778]

Same. I love color and I love rainbows and I’m 34. I was actually thinking about getting some lights for my bedroom to jazz it up. Who says that just because you’re an adult you have to stop using color? If anything crisp all white or beige anything is a bore and doesn’t have any personality. Embrace your colors if that’s what you like! :)

[@wintersprite]

I love colors too and also am a kid at heart. My bedding is geared for a teen and I’m 37. I have plates and bowls geared for kids because they’re cute and make me happy. I’m also a doll/plushie/toy collector.

[@skatermonkeygirl]

Rainbow anodised metals are my favourite thing. I'm waiting until all the "too mature" people decide it's tacky and childish so I can start stocking up at the op shops. I know they'll be the butt of jokes about people from the 2010-20s, but I'll rock my version of burnt orange.

[@gazimonx5191]

I have the metal rainbow cutlery set and it feels so good and fun to look at. I use it at work and its instantly recognizable as mine, and the colours give me extra happy-brain-molecules to get through the day.

[@Conval-wi5eh]

This is the definition of everyday luxury. Getting to use something everyday that you truly love and that makes you happy everytime you touch it, use it or look at it.

[@sanyaf407]

I’m 39 and eating with my rainbow cutlery set is the highlight of my evenings. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@molotochnik.i]

It makes you happy and thats all that matters. My mom got them and we've had a few since I was 15, I think they're tacky and ugly but I'm also too used to them.

[@Jaguarkralle1]

Yesss I wanna get myself such a set and I couldn't imagine not ever being happy about it no matter my age, I just love colors and shiny stuff haha

[@Livshaka]

@@sanyaf407 haha literally same!

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

I'm going to tell people to KEEP DIYing. About a decade ago I fell in love with patinaed metals and a variety of different wood tones. I kept trying and I sucked. Bad. I was almost 50 when I hit a point in my life where I had TIME and I dedicated myself to learning how to faux finish. I poured myself into it and I practiced and practiced. I really loved it that much. Just six years later, I've got an industrial hallway with rusted steel panels on the ceiling (1/4 inch utility plywood), a salvaged old galvanized shelf (scavenged dresser drawers I attached together), an ancient mirror on the wall (an old door I painted), and concrete walls. NOBODY knows that any of that stuff is faux until I encourage them to touch it. Many of my sample boards are now genuine art pieces. I've got people wanting to hire me and I've turned them all down. There was a funny moment when the exterminator was walking through the room as I was painting the steel panels. He asked, "Are those cast iron sheets or just regular steel?" I blinked up at him in confusion. "These are wood." Here I am sitting on a stool, paintbrush in my hand, paints dolloped on my palate, *actively painting*, and he could NOT get it. I explained in a bit more detail. He scowled at a panel, then began to tap it with his wand. Took awhile for his brain to accept that it wasn't metal. My husband is building me a studio right now and he's the pickiest, most depressingly HONEST person I know. He's got the savage honesty of the average six year old. But now when he comes home from a business trip and I surprise him with a concrete island, he has NO clue if it's real or paint until he asks me. I've got a seven year old faux 'bronze' barn door that's horrific. I mean it's REALLY bad. I was dying to take it down, but my husband told me to leave it for a little longer. "Every time you're not happy with a piece, go look at that door and see how far you've come." This is how artists are born. A combination of admiration for something really beautiful and the guts to TRY. And try again and again and again. The love of your thing will heal you after a defeat and keep you wading back to the paint. This is how my husband became a woodworker, my son became a blacksmith, and my daughter became a nail artist. This is how my mother became a pastry chef many years ago. Come when your muse calls and DIY your hearts out! Admit when it's bad and learn from those creative experiments, but also take heart when you do better. Build on that and keep playing with your art. In ten years, you'll be an actual artist and people will marvel at your 'talent.' (More blood, sweat, tears, and practice... but call it what you like.)

[@emryspaperart]

i hugely agree with everything you said, but also there's a HUGE difference between DIY and self taught artestry... and 5 minute crafts' offerings 💀

[@solidstate9451]

I love the furniture my husband builds so much more than anything I could buy in a store. Everything fits perfectly and is sturdy. Unfortunately, with the price of wood, usually the furniture costs more than IKEA stuff.

[@katie8325]

But a lot of this rubbish is chucked out after a short period of time, people dont want them and the original piece of furniture was ruined

[@rachelmccoy6447]

He did specify bad diys, not all diys

[@cherylnetti7268]

This. All of this. 👏👏👏

[@sorscha]

"When you're 20 and your friends are 20 and...your back is 20..." Nick, never have I heard such a succinct argument against the dreaded click clack futon couch travesty 😂

[@johnweddel687]

What I like most about Nick's videos is that he is not particuarly aiming at the high end individuals. His tips seem to be for average people like myself who seek some deco ideas that won't break the bank. He also makes it clear that his suggestions are not for everyone and if you like what you have, go for it. I watch these videos for the entertainment value and his sense of humor.

[@anastasia10017]

why do people need to be actually told that X idea/style/concept/fashion may not be for everyone ? why do people need to be comforted that it's ok to not like/prefer a concept/color/idea/fashion or that it is ok if you do ??? why do every 3 words spoken today need to have a disclaimer attached ???

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

Nick actually disses the idea of spending money on high-end things just for the sake of spending money. He’s not against high end stuff exactly, but he definitely wants people to be able to find things that fit their style. He gets that $500 for a new sofa is a big spend for most of us. I do like his emphasis on finding good quality products. High quality doesn’t always mean more expensive, but it will last longer than a poor quality item.

[@Liam_Phoenix]

​@@marthahawkinson-michau9611 Dude the brand he mentioned for plates Fable I think it was, 4 plates are 56 bucks, Canadian mind you, that is too much money for 4 plates, the full set of dinnerware was like 500 bucks, do you realize how insane that is!

[@Not2daysatan]

@@anastasia10017you don’t have to watch his videos. It is fine to click the close button if it doesn’t resonate with you.

[@anastasia10017]

@@Not2daysatan Scroll on.

[@elenuvien]

Nick's carefree assumption that when you're over 30 you obviously can spend on better things and money isn't tight like in your 20s. not with today's inflation 😂

[@2120musiclover]

Right?! Lol

[@wendygreene]

Exactly! I still buy my sheets at Big Lots! 😂

[@user-is7xs1mr9y]

This video screams "let them eat cake!" I'm lucky enough to have inherited some very good quality furniture, but I would be sleeping on the floor if that wasn't the case.

[@angelaengle12]

Riiiiiiight? lool, I'm jobless right now because of inflation. The last thing I'm worried about is frames for my walls. 😂 I shouldn't even be watching this right now, but hey, at least when I do get money, I'll think about it. ....I don't even have a couch yet. 😑

[@Discordia5]

​@@user-is7xs1mr9y You just hit the nail on the head. Who is fully redecorating every 10 years? I can't afford that more than once a lifetime.

[@mindyours102]

I’m 31 and framing posters or any artwork is a must. It definitely elevates a space.

[@moomoopo]

I’m 27 and the best wedding gift I got was nice flatware, plates, cups, and a dinning set. I appreciate it so much. I love my aunts for doing that for me bc it was pricey!

[@joywebster2678]

My wedding, kitchen dish sets must have been the sale items. I got 4 different sets of beige dinnerware sets. None of the guests were local enough to return. And I don't like any of them, but we chose the least offensive and worked with it. We kept a 2nd set. And the other 2 got register as wedding gifts.

[@isfpoisson]

Same! A good friend of ours is a potter, and he made us a flatware and mug set. Best gift ever😍😍😍

[@alessandrasmith339]

I honestly don’t trust anyone else in my circle to agree with my expensive taste so I’m trying so hard to convince my fiancé we should X the registry because we have what we need. But really I just want to control the quality of our home goods when it’s time to swap what we have for something nicer 😂 Like, I really don’t want anyone wasting money on more low-quality things when I can just re-sell or donate the mismatching things I have now and pay for fewer but better items

[@653j521]

@@alessandrasmith339 Don't you choose what is registered so you get what you want? If you don't trust their taste do you say "no gifts"? I don't see this as fitting an hilarious emoji. I get what you are saying but the underlying feeling is unpleasant.

[@Melodymist]

the thing is, the term "futon" originally means a type of Japanese bedding. It's a well-made thin mattress (by comparison to Western ones) that is said to be good for your back and posture. Plenty of people still use them to this day, and it's especially useful for living in a small space, so you can roll it up and put it away during the day. And while it is thin, that doesn't mean it's uncomfortable. Also they have some exquisite looking options for bedsheets. That kind of couch futon is definitely not the same, kinda like calling a bathrobe a kimono, haha. A bit of its meaning got lost along the way somewhere...😂 That is to say, I agree with you, that kind of futon is not very good, especially after a certain point.

[@madsolea]

This! I have a futon but spent a pretty penny on it. It was handmade by a mom and pop Japanese shop and it’s actually really comfy. I got to pick the fabric and the wood so it would fit my interior.

[@jazdia78]

My 28 year old son with severe autism loves sleeping on a couch. So I searched for a futon that would fit his 6'2" size and found one at Target that was around $500. It's nice and he loves it. I definitely agree about the sheets and the dishes. I stopped using the cheap ones years ago and now love the bamboo sheets. And recently I hid all of the melamine plates and bought vintage Blue Onion plates. When my husband asked why, I simply said that we're adults now. We're both 56 and he recently retired.

[@TracyLynnAP]

I'm glad you found a sleeping solution. It can be so challenging. We have lugged a too large bunk bed around to different homes because it has been our sleeping solution for my son.

[@butterfliesinmybrain]

I am glad you found a nice place for your son to sleep! ❤

[@DanFontaine]

I know how he feels! I absolutely love sleeping on the couch. I haven't slept in my bed for years

[@dimplesd8931]

Congratulations on your early retirement. 55 myself and I’ve gotta work till 65 😢

[@nancybushman504]

@@dimplesd8931 it will be here before you know it!

[@kjadan101]

Confession: I thought Nick was coming for my strip lights (me, a woman of almost 50) but it turns out I am usually doing them right. However…I do use them as subtle holiday decor & can make them go red/green or orange/purple for certain over the top holidays 😅.

[@maillemacanaugh1841]

I JUST got my first set of strip lighting, for my China cabinet. I LOVE it :)

[@crystalrowan]

I love my undercounter strip lighting in my kitchen! We usually keep it on a very subtle blue/green as our backsplash is a very desaturated blue subway tile and it looks lovely.

[@skeNGk]

I'm gonna respectfully disagree with him on the lighting. I've got it set up all over, TV backlights, under cabinets, my work setup mousepad, LED standing lamp in a corner, warm white fairy lights here and there. It's awesome I can control and customize all of it from my phone or by voice. Is it sort of childish for a person in their 40s? Sure. Idgaf, it makes my home feel cozy to me, plus I don't like having actual lamps everywhere. I love when I'm coming home and see the blue/purple glow of my living room lights faintly shining from behind my very grown-up window treatments. I'll die on this hill. And request my coffin be lined with rainbow LEDs.

[@intentionallymadi1843]

If Ikea is the only thing that works in your budget, I recommend just not getting everything from the same line! Mixing up the textures and finishes and styles can go a long way to stopping your place from looking like an Ikea showroom while still getting some of the benefits of affordability

[@GodessSiri]

Perhaps also throw in some thrifted items. Use Ikea for the main stuff but thrift accessory pieces like side tables. Mixing a little vintage in will stop it from seeming like a showroom.

[@WhatsBliss]

@@GodessSiri yes, for sure! Flea markets and garage sales are also great for finding fun pieces

[@paulaunger3061]

Good idea. In so many ways, Ikea is the starter-designer shop. You can have your first go at having something really nice, with ideas on how much nicer it could be, and then as you go through life, you can graduate to better ideas 👍

[@diannemclaren-brighton3145]

And, if you know what you are doing, it's fun to hack Ikea. If, however, you're following 5-minute crafts, you're probably (definitely) not doing it right. My daughter is very crafty and has hacked several pieces to fit her style. She and her last roommate turned an entertainment center into a work of art with a Alice in Wonderland theme. Of course, she also mixes in vintage pieces she inherited from her grandparents.

[@GentlethemJoey]

That’s what I was thinking too! I think what makes IKEA-strewn spaces look immature is when they’re too matchy-matchy. They look, in those cases, like they belong to someone who just moved out of their parents’ house for the first time and haven’t figured out their style yet, they just happen to need a coffee table and tv stand and end tables because they’ve never had a living room before, so they got all of the LACK ones because they were cheap and next to each other. Or they haven’t figure out their own style, so they copied a room from the IKEA store or catalogue rather than choosing individual pieces that work for them and their style.

[@ratioetscientia]

The part about the futon was funny to me. We recently got a futon mattress for guests (we just roll it out on the floor in the study) and a few weeks ago we wanted to test it out ourselves. My back issues got better immediately and three weeks later we are still sleeping there😅

[@donnabacon4681]

Probably because of sleeping on a hard surface/floor provided for better support. You regular mattress may be too soft. Have you considered a firm mattress topper?

[@33Jenesis]

I had sciatica that got really bad. I found a full size futon mattress on Craigslist for $30. I put it on my tatami mats and slept on it for years. I couldn’t go back to regular mattress. My futon is stuffed with cotton, thick and heavy, and always protected under numerous sheets and rugs (yes I put 4x6 size flat weave or woven rugs on it).

[@peztopher7297]

I had a futon mattress for 40 years (!) and only just got rid of it because an invalid had an accident on it. It was a real futon with about 5 inches thick of pure cotton batting inside, and a removable, washable sheath. I used to air it outside in the sun for days. It was probably the most comfortable mattress I've ever had. I got rid of the sofa frame years ago when I got Pottery Barn furniture, which I just recently replaced, also.

[@kristinak6092]

I love our futon in my lady cave/guest bedroom. I've napped on it and found it's more comfortable than our bed too!!

[@Rin-oi8cc]

I bought a futon mattress in college so I could have friends stay on it when they came over. But I soon found it to be more comfortable than my own bed. Then after college when I moved in with my parents and was getting back pain from their mattress I put it on top and it made a world of a difference. Now that I'm in my own home and having mattress related back pain I'm heavily considering just finding a queen sized futon or sewing two together to put on top of it. They're so much more comfortable.

[@saltycrunch]

I'm in my 30s and most of my furniture is IKEA. It's simple, it's classic, it really is my style (light, airy, Scandinavian, light wood with richly colored textiles). I think, as long as it's paired with more sophisticated (framed!) artwork, beautiful rugs, textiles, plants, and tasteful knickknacks, it's fine. But that's just me.

[@Nick_Lewis]

I agree with that. It looks like you've added your personality in there so it doesn't give the showroom effect.

[@jpp7783]

Yes, the rugs and textiles are what carries it into a different zone.

[@jacqueline2297]

I think the main difference is that it’s been curated by you, it’s not just everything Hemnes or a copy of a showroom display.

[@peztopher7297]

Most of mine is IKEA, too. But I also have vintage IKEA pieces, and everything except a couple bookcases are solid wood. I'm soon going to DIY one Expedit/Kallax bookcase with paint and wood veneer. I have a friend who is a cabinet maker so he'll make sure I do it right. 🥰 I also have antique glass and original art from the 20s and 30s that I inherited.

[@mlw5665]

I think IKEA looks thin and like pressed board in a lot of cases. Better stuff is at any thrift store if you have an eye.

[@lizbecker1677]

I loved this, and it is definitely true in my life. I got divorced and moved into an apartment by myself when I was in my early thirties. I was thrilled to be living completely alone for the first time in my life, but I didn't have a lot of money. My furniture was all hand-me-down with homemade covers that I thought looked pretty nice and created a comfortable vibe. After a few years and a few raises and promotions, I was financially better off but still collecting unwanted couches (while getting rid of the previous ones of course). My parents sat me down one day and asked, "When are you going to get a new living room set that isn't pre-owned?" It felt like they were giving me an intervention, and I suddenly I realized that I could afford to get some adult furniture and decor. The next day, I went shopping and created a really nice space for myself. It was amazing!

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

Just remember, there are also some good DIY's you should keep. If someone in the family is a good photographer, painter, or fantastic at needlepoint, it's wonderful to have something handmade by someone you care about. When I moved house, my mother offered me some of her cross stiches that she no longer had space to display. I was thrilled. I remembered these being on the wall growing up and it was so wonderful to hang them in the new place. That said, she does excellent work, so some discretion is always good.

[@Ladybug5915]

I worked at an animal shelter for 5 years and we always appreciated blankets and towels. A shelter is a scary place for animals and a cozy bed always helps.

[@KnowledgeIsComfort]

That’s good to know! I have just been throwing mine away because the thrift stores won’t take them. Ty!

[@Jamieaaronball03]

I’ll do anything for some sweet lil fur babies

[@Widdekuu91]

Aaaand artschools might like the matresscovers (if somewhat clean) to protect the tables during work.

[@Star_sweeper]

You can get great dishes, cups, etc at the thrift store too! Almost all of our dinnerware is thrifted and we have some really cool stuff. It also helps that I inherited a giant set of flatware from my Grandma which has circled back around to “retro cool”.

[@isfpoisson]

My husband and I are passionate about out mug collection, and thrifting is soooo fun for that! I also think it's a great way to find unique decanters, tea sets, etc.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

So true, even wealthy people pass away and their expensive stuff goes to the thrift store. Can sometimes find really great stuff.

[@cait8692]

I’m 24 and got my first nice set of linens last month… soooo worth it! I thought paying more for bedding was a waste of money but no, there’s such a difference and it’s so nice

[@patriciaa4451]

I'm 31 and I'm sitting on cheap bed linen that I bought for my first flat. They are less than two years old and the fabric is pilling. I completely agree with your point.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks Patricia! You go get those fancy linens!

[@MyFocusVaries]

​@@Nick_Lewis Home Sense has awesome organic 100percent cotton 400 count sheet sets for $50. You're just afraid to say "Home Sense" and something positive in the same sentence. Because we'll roast you. Both true.

[@HosCreates]

Get 100% cotton or100% flax linen . I sleep like the dead in my linen sheets not to hot not to cold!

[@KatStrega]

Amazon has some really nice looking bamboo sheets in lots of colors for like $30. I sleep hot and bamboo really works well for me.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

One of the best purchases of my lifetime (now 64) was at age 25. Most of my first set of dishes had broken so I saved for a few months to buy 8 place settings of plain white Correlleware. I still love it! (I've never cared for the patterned pieces, even if a new pattern looks cools, it's eventually dated.) Yes, its been around since the 60's but its the ultimate MCM dinnerware. Its lightweight and extremely space efficient.12 place settings take up very little space. Easy to dress it up or down for special occasions and can be purchased as open stock as needed. I stacked 8 place settings in a double layer of cheap plastic market bags once, to take to work for our architect's last day party - we went with a New Orleans Funeral theme - and he was so taken with the design of the dishes he insisted on helping me wash up just so he could "experience" them better. Now almost 40 years old, no chips, no horrible scratches, new pieces blend right in. Only one cereal bowl has ever broken - approximately 5 minutes after I removed them from the first box, my cat swatted the bowl off the countertop and it split in two. I was heartbroken, as they weren't open stock at that time. Dialed the company's 800# asking if I could buy just one bowl - and they sent me a replacement for free!

[@xiabelle]

We use white Corelle too. It's fantastic and classic. I mix in some vintage Fire King and Pyrex too (and use my Pyrex and Corning baking dishes daily, some of which were given to me as hand me downs when I moved out 30 years ago)

[@carla.c]

The bedding advice should also apply to towels. If I'm staying at your place I would love to not have to use your old Mickey mouse towel that you've had since you were 15. Get yourself a nice set of bath towels that go with your bathroom or something neutral.

[@Carla-dh4dk]

Relatable. The Mickey Mouse McDonald Towel need to go.💀

[@donnabacon4681]

Exactly! Buy a new set and keep just for that purpose.

[@emdueck6250]

The dolphin themed beach towels too 💀

[@prisle]

I feel VERY called out

[@wintersprite]

I keep my fun towels for myself. Neutral ones can be for guests.

[@heidimills2226]

I lived in Japan for about a year and a half, imagine the space issues of an apartment in Tokyo. Being able to fold up your futon and store it away on the closet is an amazing way to create space,it’s basically putting you bed away instead of making it in the morning. It also set me up with a love of a good firm mattress. Of course, having tatami mats flooring is different than say tile or wood, but doing a futon like it’s meant to be done, that’s a worthwhile arrangement in say any space poor situation. The American futon as couch as traditional style mattress on flattened couch frame…..we botched that.

[@maddscientist3170]

Agree

[@caibo666]

I lived 5 years in Ukraine. The luxury of an extra square metre in your place is worth a futon or a folding table any time.

[@patriciabaur]

Totally agree! I lived in Tokyo for 2 years. A proper firm futon on tatami mat flooring was the best sleep I ever had. Now I have a firm futon on a wood slat base. I've added a body pillow for further support - they are amazing :)

[@AKei1412]

the futon he's talking about doesn't seem to be the traditional japanese kind lol

[@AKei1412]

12:45 i was really confused why he'd mention futon at first too until the pictures popped up

[@lyannastark628]

Haven't even watched this yet but just wanted to say how much I love the way you frame these kinds of posts. You acknowledge the drama, frame things with context, and still have fun with it without making people who may still have these things not feel like a loser. You're the best Nick!

[@TheRavensNest]

I don't think I ever really understood the whole thing with "fancy" plates, bowls etc. I had super cheap stuff from IKEA and it worked fine. I would look at the expensive stuff and be flabbergasted that anyone would pay that much. I still feel that way with the really expensive brands, but last year I bought a new set, from a legit porcelain company. The series is called Swedish Grace, has been around since the 1930s, and it is just gorgeous. I feel very adult now that I have slightly more expensive things in my kitchen cupboards. By the way, I am 35 and pregnant with my fourth child so this probably is a silly thing to feel like an adult over. 😂

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

Mama, as far as plates, you are doing fine, at 35. We all get a kick out of something new and "nice." However Mama, at 35, I would say you are way out front of schedule, and already have some "nice" somethings. They are nice, aren't they? Extra love is always nice, fits all sizes, and occasions. They won't know if they have stuff or not, but the love of a parent can last a lifetime.

[@annerobertz4712]

I'm a couple of years from turning 50 and I've only just invested in quality bed sheets: it's such a game changer!!!

[@Sooz1234]

OMG, are you saying that at the ripe old age of 70+, I have to give up my nostalgic disco bedroom with the black-lit posters, rotating disco ball, tie-dye bedding, lava lamp, peace signs, pink shag rug and psychedelic lettering?!? Just kidding- thank you for another great video. 😁

[@Nick_Lewis]

That's what I'm saying. 😂

[@donnabacon4681]

Once a hippie, always a hippie!!!! ✌️

[@AnnNunnally]

Spencer’s gifts is out of business, which should tell you something! 😊

[@lauriejones4507]

Describes my 1978 high school bedroom 🤣🤣🤣 Don't forget the poster of (teen idol) on the wall and beaded curtains!

[@paulaunger3061]

Actually, isn't 'vintage' a current vibe now? You're not dated, you're classic! ;p

[@BeerKa007]

Important to frame posters because the glass can protect them.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Yep I’ve been doin it for 20 years 😄

[@Nick_Lewis]

Totally.

[@bysarahalexander4426]

I have such a backlog of art to frame.....I should probably get one framed once every month or two cause that adds up! Especially for custom frame sizes.

[@ninabooker2904]

That is some Nick humor. ❤😂

[@donnabacon4681]

@@ninabooker2904 Love him!!

[@lesanimaux4416]

Paused the video right at the beginning to say I, an almost 34 year old, cannot wait to see what I am doing wrong! All in good fun of course 😊 Edit: I think that as I've gotten a little older, these changes really make sense and I've done some without even thinking. I got rid of my futon after college, I did frame posters (I get most of my frames while thrifting, which is also how I got my "new" 70s plates and glassware). I've moved recently, which elevated everything even more and morphed into my own style and color palette. Sorry to say I still attempt horrible DIY's. All I'm saying is that as an adult I am legally allowed to buy glow in the dark paint with my own money and nobody can stop me 😁

[@natalyaakselaleksander4502]

All this!! I’m 24 and I agree with everything here! I always looked up to my mom and aunt and they love nice quality stuff. I used see how they would criticize an outfit that I thought was cute by saying that the fabric is cheap! I never understood that until I was in my early 20s. I started being picky with material (always go for natural fabrics), and becoming intentional with my everyday things I use at home. For my wedding I received really nice china sets, silverware, and all household essentials. I love thick cotton towels for us and our guests, really nice cotton bedding that go with my french province styles, and thrifted furniture pieces that are unique. I enjoy my home so much because of how intentional I am with it and I get so many compliments from people. Thank you Nick🥰

[@megameleeplus]

On the topic of futons, traditional Japanese futons, especially with a tatami mat underneath or even a mattress topper underneath can make for a great bed! I’ve been sleeping on one for more than a year and I love it! I especially like how you can fold it up and put it anywhere during the day, and then pull it out at night.

[@jess3336677]

If you still want to have colored lights for whatever reason. Hue and other brands sell lights that connect to an app on your phone where you can adjust their bulbs and strips to any color, dimness, or hue. Which is also great if you want to keep them a normal color and just adjust the warmness and dimness of the light. You can even have your lights turn on automatically at set times

[@jasonvdw9082]

Got multicolor led can lights put in a while ago, absolutly love them. Lets you chanfe the entire feel of your house with the push of a button without having the light strips all over

[@TwoBs]

Yea, we installed some recessed lighting fixtures a couple years back in our entertainment room and opted to go for the LEDs that lets us change it to any color, adjust the brightness and saturation, and gives some nice presets for cool/warm/neutral whites to display. They came with remotes that weren’t like the typical ones you see with the strips, but we just use the app instead for fine tuning and scheduled tasks. Absolutely love them as they make for a comfortable setup that lets me change them on the fly to match the season, holiday, adjust for the time of day, etc. Ended up installing another set of fixtures in our bathroom and put those in it, too. It’s wild how something as simple as lighting can change things to create a more positive space to be in…

[@grutarg2938]

I found some really nice vintage silverware at the Salvation Army for about 40 cents each. So you don't have to spend a lot to get something good.

[@gloriaalex11]

I always see lots of dishes and glassware in the thrift stores, often complete sets.

[@andieM.]

Beware of the lead painted disware...

[@RudesMom]

When I left for grad school (decades ago), my mom gave me a set of dishes from the local flea market. They weren't *quite* vintage at the time. I still use them. The melamine stuff, not in my home. I've seen lovely stuff in a hospice thrift store, complete (or near enough) sets of dishes, glassware, etc.

[@GodessSiri]

I was lucky enough to pick up a full set of the same stainless steel cutlery that my parents were given as a wedding gift in 1977 and the cool thing is I've been able to add to it through thrifting so I've got serving spoons and fruit spoons and salad servers. None of it has cost me much and it's really good quality. Once you use good vintage steel cutlery you'll never go back to flimsy modern 'steel'.

[@sfuterfas]

Agree. You can find really nice china sets at thrift stores too.

[@Halbmond]

I once stayed at the Radisson Blu Copenhagen Hotel that was originally designed by Arne Jacobsen. Saw the expensive plates at breakfast (Manufacture Rock by Villeroy & Boch) and thought to myself “yep, I need that!” Still love them every day in my kitchen, and they fit nicely with my Scandinavian cutlery from Stelton. Definitely agree good serveware is so worth it!

[@rmonson5002]

I just looked it up, it's beautiful and timeless. Thanks for mentioning it! Oh, and it looks like they are having a sale now if anyone is interested. Still an investment but it is beautiful and definitely timeless not trendy. IMHO.

[@kaasmeester5903]

@@rmonson5002 It's an investment, but one that you only make once unless you're unlucky. My parents had good Wegdwood serveware gifted on their wedding day and used it all their lives, only adding to it every now and then, or replacing a broken piece perhaps. You can still buy the exact same items today. They also had solid silver cutlery that stayed beautiful with a little care, even if we used it every single day for every meal. Pay for once, enjoy a lifetime... and leave to your children.

[@alexsilva-vn7jc]

When I moved out from my parental home, I had an idea which worked so well: I asked my mum to give me ONE set of Georg Jensen cutlery on every birthday and Christmas (Copenhagen model) until I had enough. Then the serving set, the carving set, teaspoons, you get the idea. Those things are in my kitchen right now, being used every day, beautiful as the day I got them, 25 years ago. Plus, I saved my mum a lot of headache!

[@flower-ss2jt]

Arne Jacobsen designed St Catherine's College in Oxford, and all the furniture/fittings/china/cutlery was also designed by him - it was like walking into a design centre. But it really made me appreciate what is around me, as if it is beautiful, it makes me feel better. Most of my house is 'second hand' and restored and there is no other house in the world like it! In my kitchen I have open shelves and I only want to look at well designed food packaging - so that is one of my criteria buying food in tins. Dried food like rice, lentils, beans etc I decant into clear storage jars.

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

In a friend's home, I saw a modest bathrooom styled by a teenage boy. Shower curtain featured a black and white drawing of a giant octopus. The room was completely outlined in monochrome green LED strip lights. It was fantastic - for his stage in life at the time 🙂

[@MsPurji313]

Shoot, I want that now, lol.

[@KeitieKalopsia]

Giant octopus curtain? I’d keep that but ditch the LED lights.

[@elobiretv]

Sounds cool, don't know why we are all supposed to "grow up" and live in boring homes.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

ngl, this reminds me of when DougDoug's Twitch viewers voted on how to design his guest room. They turned it into a ball pit lmao.

[@Nasalkeihpos]

I think I’ve lived in IKEA my entire life. It was great as a child, was great in my teen bedroom, was so useful at university and now is basic enough that it fits wherever I go and can suit most styles of home. Plus the bed in the pull out sofa is actually comfort!

[@rebeccaabrams3079]

My mom was obsessed with IKEA and now I am too - I have the same style of bedframe I had in my childhood home, just upgraded from a twin to a king 😂 I will never not love my IKEA pieces!

[@lanadelrussy531]

As a Minecraft-playing 30 year old with colorful gradient LED lighting throughout my rooms...I can totally respect your opinion re: strip lights! When I bought my house a few years ago, it came flipped with that "millennial gray" paint/vinyl flooring/carpet everywhere. As a color lover, I've been adding a bunch of rainbow accent decor to make the house feel vivid, including a bunch of Phillips Hue lights! I'm fully aware it may seem "childlike" at best/tacky at worst. I'm going for more "well-off, fun Twitch streamer" over "teenager's wonky bedroom" vibes :D

[@felesnocis]

That sounds like a super fun space!

[@crowonthepowerlines]

Many of the multicolor lighting strips have dedicated white LEDs and can be paired with diffusers in a cheap and easy DIY project, so you can enjoy the benefits of having the colorful lighting when you feel in the mood and keep a more refined style most of the time.

[@JebeckyGranjola]

Exactly. I have some I built into the trim on my living room accent wall. For regular lighting, I have nice layered lamps. If I'm watching a movie or having a party, then i'll put on a fun colored mood lighting.

[@cjmiller3566]

I was just coming here to say that! We're both well over 30 and ALSO "minecraft" playing twitch streamers in this house, so we have lights that can do both.

[@eveellisen]

​@@cjmiller3566 Seriously! Implying I can't be so "immature" as to like video games after 30 does not pass the vibe check. I also thought almost every example of RGB LEDs he showed looked great.

[@mariethedicedragon5977]

​@@eveellisen I felt the same 😅 here I am, at 28, buying a bright pink wheelchair, because that is what I like. Sure, it might not be everyone's thing, and someone else might find it limiting... But it is the colour that my hair was for like 5 years & the only reason it no longer is that colour is because I just did not have the money to maintain it after the plague restrictions lifted, not because I don't want it.

[@phoenixfritzinger9185]

Sometimes you just need to have a disco party for one

[@cbkqmom]

My kitchen is led strip lit set to blue, auto on about 4pm and off about 1am- and when we want the vibes it reacts to music- multicolor flash. We love it and get tons of compliments. We also have blue fairy lights auto on/off strung along photos and in plants. I’ll always love my lights. I am definitely over 30.

[@user-is7xs1mr9y]

I'm 30 and I'm thinking of doing this. I love blue so much lol.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

"When you are twenty, and your friends are twenty and your BACK is twenty..." 😂😂😂 As one who is about to be 34 and is sleeping on a very uncomfortable bed and gets back pain a lot of days, I felt that in my soul 😅

[@heidibridgman417]

Me too

[@photog66]

The DIY clips were hilarious. You definitely got your point across with that one. All of your points are valid though.

[@Conval-wi5eh]

The DIY clips were hysterical! I especially laughed about the coloured egg carton. The only excuse to put that up is one of your kids "creating" that.

[@colleenmcbride3656]

I think the bike wheel was super cute, but I might use it for my vining plants instead of the silk flowers.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

A lot of 'DIY' videos and clips are of things nobody should ever try. Some DIY stuff works, but they're generally videos made by people who actually know what they're doing. Content mills like 5-Minute Crafts are negligent, bordering on dangerous. If you DIY something from a content mill, that's the stuff that gets trashed. If you DIY something from a tutorial put out by a KZbinr who actually knows what they're doing (and it turned out well), then keep it. Cardboard box shelf with patterned paper on it? Trash. Macrame wall art from an artist's tutorial? Keep.

[@flawlix]

I have a set of special butter spreading rainbow knives that my husband gave me as a silly Christmas gift, and they honestly bring me so much joy

[@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754]

I'm in the middle of a complete home renovation, and I've been binging your content since I crossed it 1 week ago! I'm so glad that what I've seen so far from you, I agree with, AND I am actually doing it right *=)* I don't have training in interior design so I think I'm doing a better job than most people without that training..you've very much given my mental fortitude a boost, knowing to trust my taste and NOT being afraid to see where it takes me *=)* So Thank You for taking some pressure off of my shoulders 💜💜💜

[@Vagabondgone]

Its amazing how everything said in this video tells about my experience of trying to transition from being a teenager to being 25 yr old adult. I replaced most of my Ikea furniture with designer alternatives and been on mission to create a more mature space. I framed my posters, changed my duvets to calm monochromatic ones and put fancy throw pillows on the sofa. Pat on the back

[@xcarex]

Oh man, I was nervous watching this but I’m 39 and only have one of these in my house! I have the strip lighting under my kitchen cabinets and I *love* walking in for a lil snack in the evening to a glowing rainbow. Sure, it would be classier to have a soft white glow, but the rainbows genuinely DO match my kitchen palette. 🌈✨

[@Conval-wi5eh]

Seriously, keep your rainbow LEDs inside. But please, for the love of God, spare your neighbours from the blinking, strobing, colour-changing LEDs some people put up as Christmas decor on their balkony or in their garden. Especially if you live in the city. There is nothing that ruins my December more than the unwanted glow of strobo lights in red, green and blue, shining in my bedroom all night long. They are hideous and cause me a headache. I'd take a rainbow coloured living room any day over that strobing abomination people have the audacity to call "Christmas decor".

[@xcarex]

@@Conval-wi5eh Oh, believe me, I know. My neighbours have that exact thing on their fence which conveniently faces our living room and library windows, and are NOT visible from their own home. Our dumb little kitchen rainbow lights are just for our personal enjoyment!

[@Conval-wi5eh]

@@xcarex I feel your pain and will pray that these lights break next Christmas without them noticing, so you will have peace.

[@ForgiveMyMadness]

I'm 29 and have adhd and autism. I delight in delicate colours and lights. My master bedroom is painted in a DIY mix of Farrow & Ball 'Mizzle' and Duluxe 'Tranquil Dawn'. I have ONE Philips Hue bulb that I like to set to a 'sunset sky' colour like periwinkle or lilac. The rest of my bulbs / hidden strip lights are temperature controllable, and when set to warm, it all marries together in this bloody gorgeous glow that is so relaxing yet interesting to look at. RGB lighting is a bit harsh and 'teen', but the new Phillips bulbs give you so many options that - if done correctly - can add personality and intrigue to a space!

[@lucycat241]

I have a love/hate relationship with IKEA furniture but it comes down to what you can afford.

[@mtngrl5859]

Sometimes you can get great furniture at garage and estate sales. Also, establish a good relationship with a Realtor who works with homes in the Upper range of your market. I'm a Realtor with a firm that works in the upper tier of the market, so we have many clients who often give great furniture away when they upgrade or move to another area.

[@ariwl1]

@@mtngrl5859 Can confirm. I have a good friend who is a realtor and people will leave so much behind in a home when they leave. And since she's very conscientious and a lot of it is too good to just haul away to the dump her garage is often packed full of things abandoned in homes she worked with.

[@vaderladyl]

There are so many more places than Ikea to get nice stuff for less. I had never stepped in an Ikea and I have a whole house furnished and accessorized from other places, both new and used.

[@vaderladyl]

@@mtngrl5859 Yes it helps. I have ties in the residential cleaning industry and had gotten a lot of nice things that came from customers.

[@mtngrl5859]

@@ariwl1 Yes, I keep a storage unit filled with some things clients wanted to take to the dump. I've repurposed some for staging, others I gift to some first time Buyers who need furniture for a new home. I've even taken barely used refrigerators, stoves, Washer and Dryers.

[@diannemclaren-brighton3145]

My not-yet thirty daughter was thrilled last year when she exchanged her cheap Target flatware for her grandmother's vintage mid-centuary Oneida flatware. There weren't quite enough spoons, so we went to ebay and Etsy to fill out the set. They're pretty, go with her style, and are very meaningful to her.

[@glai5752]

I ABSOLUTELY agree with and appreciate every single points that you made Nick! You’re not asking anyone to change out their entire decor every 5-10 years. You’re here to teach doing decor right and what it means to have an elevated sense of style. I love that you’re suggesting mixing hi’s and low’s. It’s a process. You can save up for the essentials pieces in your home like a decent sofa, quality beddings…I’ll start with those first. I bought the best sheets that my money could buy 20 years ago and still use them. I use the old, raggedy, rough sheets for my painting projects. I try to repurpose things whenever I could. These days, there are many places that offer better quality products at reasonable price points. There are also many sales in the year. Have patience and wait for those. Choose and buy things intentionally. My hard-earned money is too precious to be wasted on something that will break down in several months or make me feel uncomfortable. Have an open mind, listen and learn and be willing to spend the time and effort to improve your environment. You deserve it.

[@lunaire1106]

I am 28 and I am slowly but surely replacing all the stuff that I got for my first flat when I was 21. My style changed drastically since then and I so, SO badly want to get rid of my ikea furniture, but the prices for the furniture and other stuff I would want are just ridiculous at times, so it's a long, slow and sometimes frustrating process 🥲But it makes me cherish every new piece even more! Can't wait to finally have my dream interior!

[@emdueck6250]

Honestly facebook marketplace can be really good. Old, quality-made furniture is hefty so people prefer selling it when they move (and often don't know how much it's worth). Just make sure you're searching often and using key search words so fb shows you the kinds of things you like faster!

[@lunaire1106]

@@emdueck6250 Thanks for the suggestion. I am already checking marketplace on occasion, but since I am not into old/vintage style furniture (or Ikea, lol), I have a hard time finding anything there, at least in my area.

[@andreabradley5837]

@@emdueck6250 Yes! You will get better quality for the money if you shop it right. Estate sales in a wealthy neighborhood. Sometimes people can barely give stuff away.

[@lunaire1106]

@@andreabradley5837 I live in Germany in the middle of nowhere and that really makes getting your hands on the good second hand stuff really hard unfortunately. ^^" But sure, shopping "right" will save a lot of money, if you got the opportunity to.

[@andreabradley5837]

@@lunaire1106 I live in Idaho in the middle of nowhere, but between resort areas. great thrift stores and estate/yard sales. Best of luck to you!

[@nerdaccount]

I think I lived just a different life. Until my 40s I think all the furniture I owned was hand-me-down or dumpster dived. Now that I'm almost 60 I do spend some on furniture, but more on crafting machines (sewing, surger etc) and electronics. While we are different people, I do love your videos and your advice has helped me changed my space for the better. You might be surprised how much of Minecraft is home decorating and design. LOL

[@ceeairuh]

Grandin Road has an inflatable bed that is on a frame. On its own it extends from a case as it fills with air. It’s pretty neat, fits nicely in a closet, and gives my guests an elevated air mattress experience - literally lol

[@dale3404]

I was interested in this company, but can’t access it on the internet. Is it still in business?

[@dale3404]

@@GratiaCountryman Could be my lack of computer skills. If it can’t tap on a link, I’m lost. 😊

[@j.m.7056]

I can vouch for it!

[@mirrorwaves6612]

I'm turning 28 this year and moved in with my long term partner out of the places we've lived in as students, so we had a lot of unframed posters, ikea furniture, cheap tableware and all that... and all those tips are really good. Hang on to the stuff you love, but mix in things that are unique and spend a little bit on the everyday comforts, if the money is there. We decided on splurging - in terms of furniture - on a sofa we really love and a nice dining table, so the rooms people see the most are the one we put the most personality into. Most of our old ikea furniture pieces now have their place in our office and guest room, we took all our old posters with us and hung them up in decent frames and we made sure to get decent tableware to spice up the cheap ikea set we had. It's not about replacing all the old stuff, it's about looking at the places where the old stuff might not really cut it and deliberately buy good quality for these things. The ikea desk from college might still hold up perfectly fine, but if the chair isn't, it might be worth to buy a new, high quality one, etc. I really believe in the small things spicing up a room. A nice rug, some beautiful curtains, a potted plant and a set of new throw pillows can really transform a bland all-ikea-brought-it-from-my-student-apartment room into something unique. And with tableware... I love my tableware intentionally mismatched anyways, so I am picking up a mug here, a plate there, a bowl from a local pottery artist and slowly transforming a set of bland white cheap dishes with colorful, fun things that just spark joy when I hold them.

[@PerryPerfectPerson]

I love neon mutliccolor in a home. Especially a black and white home color pallet. No blink no strobe. Just colors. I love it.

[@patriciakelly2714]

I love your videos. At times they are so tongue in cheek, they make me smile. You have so many good inspirational idea’s incorporated with humour, you’re just so refreshing to listen to and watch. Thanks Nick.xx

[@johnnyboyvan]

I enjoyed your realism. So true that as one ages, our taste often transforms. Love art deco designs now!! 😊

[@poece]

I 100% agree on finding nice dishes. Upgrading to studio pottery dishes gives me a little happiness everyday. Its functional art. I do mismatched which isn't everyones thing but each piece is so unique and beautiful.

[@seaside2001]

I am finding now that I am older, - older than Nick, so that would be real old, I find myself paring down the mid century furniture that my parents gave to me and onto my children who live in bungalows built in the 1950's. It really is nice seeing the furniture pieces back in that era of housing, as you would have seen them originally. Nick - new luxury bedding, kitchen crockery and utensils, framed artwork...........are you trying to tell us it is time to get out of Russian gulag living style? It was popular during university. Some would be sorry to see it go, you know the 100 bottles of beer on the wall.......a 100 bottles of beer, right next to the pizza pan clock.

[@andreabradley5837]

You must be old as dirt 😂

[@missyvanwinkle9247]

As someone over 60 and a little frugal, *today* I just bought my second set of matched sheets that I love (shouldn't we have a set we adore ready for when our real faves need to be washed & dried but we don't want that pain-in-the-neck change-out the exact same day?) And guess what: I got my second set at a thrift store for less than 1/3 the price of my faves (and they are just as pretty, 100% cotton, 300-count, all but new, ... and I'm over the moon!!)

[@TracyLynnAP]

Thank you for mentioning that shelters need old linens. I volunteer in a small animals program and the rabbit cages are lined with towels to keep them from sliding on the bases. They are made easy to clean but not safe for the animals as sliding causes leg and hip issues. I know that they use lots for the other animals as well. Plus many animals love to cuddle with a blanket, it's comforting when they are frightened. So thank you for letting people know.

[@Rachel-qv9sk]

I am 30 and finally upgraded my dinnerware! I started with two different sets in my early twenties and broke a couple things here and there and somehow accumulated random pieces that didn’t match anything. It always bothered me. Because I now have young kids I decided to go with Corelle which doesn’t have the luxury feel of china BUT it’s practical for us, everything matches and it looks much more polished. It’s made me so happy!

[@02sparklestars02]

If you are expecting people to stay overnight and don’t have a guest room and want to rely on a blowup mattress, be sure to get one that becomes full height. People past 30 really don’t want to sleep on a mattress that is only 8 inches tall. As you get older, getting up gets harder.

[@Jane-yg3vz]

My mom broke her hip after falling trying to get up off a thin air mattress.

[@lizcademy4809]

Not always true ... I'm in my 60s, and sleep on a mattress on the floor ... and am thinking of going lower with a real Japanese futon. When I had back problems last summer, my best sleeping was on a camping pad on the floor, maybe 2" thick. I have no problem getting down to the floor and back up ... but I work on my fitness. I'm convinced keeping fit and flexible helps postpone "old age". Saying that's true for me does not mean it's true for any random guest. A good host will try to accommodate any guest, and that does mean a bed should be easy to use.

[@ilikecontent2327]

Great tip! 😊

[@solidstate9451]

We have 2 Gigapur folding matresses disguised as stools. You sleep on there like an angel... I hate blowup matresses.

[@donnabacon4681]

@@Jane-yg3vz OH! MY! Hope she is doing well!

[@BoDash]

I'm 63 and I just recently bought the most awesome, beautiful futon (espresso wood finish w/ dark teal mattress) for my casual "hippie" living room. The futon goes great with the Indonesian, Indian, and Mexican wood furniture in the room, the oversized floor pillows that I had custom made with beautiful fabrics to tie the color scheme together, one antique piece (a vintage floor radio)... and yes, Nick, TOO MANY PLANTS. I love the room so much! P.S. I agree with you on all other points in your video. ;)

[@lindaartz3297]

My 14 year old granddaughter had simple pottery barn teen furniture her mom decorated her room with when she got out of baby furniture. The thought was it would be with her until she went to college. She picked out the whole gaming furniture thing, strip lighting, multi color Set up. Mom said she could but had to pay for it herself and she could sell her furniture. She did it. Fortunately she is a kid who has many activities she loves so she doesn’t hibernate in there. I even bought a lamp from her. When you said 14 it hit home 😂. I am proud of my daughter for letting her express her style even though it is hideous.

[@ajbabay]

I was honestly thinking of brooklinen before the ad even started. I’m so happy you’re partnering with them, I worked with them for around 6 months and the staff is amazing and it’s honestly one of the few companies I’d happy do customer support for again.

[@bugmeep]

My first apartment was Sanrio theme.. I regretted it almost immediately and my apartment now is so… natural and soft and cozy I love it :,) the mental growth from 19-21 is insane it’s starting to kick in LOL thanks for being part of my maturity journey love your channel

[@AmberyTear]

I never really had posters hanging on walls because I lived in the attic but now that I'm 30 and a new homeowner, I bought some beutiful posters and framed them. It looks so damn good, it's a great tip.

[@SignalHillHiker]

41 and I have the utensils in the thumbnail hahaha. Busted! Excited to watch this one.

[@JoanneZira]

I'm 64 and bought them a few months ago. At a certain point you just have to say ''life is short, I want what sparks joy', and rainbow cutlery does 🤩

[@solidstate9451]

@@JoanneZira Yes, I'm so old I don't need to convince others and myself that I'm an adult by being boring.

[@vaderladyl]

@@JoanneZira Yes what matters is that it sparks joy for you.

[@Madame0variesNYC]

I feel read to filth 😂 I moved into my first place in NYC at 24 with a roommate and made all of these mistakes. Or everything was impractical or some kind of hand me down. I moved into my own studio 5.5 years ago with a lot of the furniture from my previous apt bc moving is just so expensive and they worked. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve been able to make upgrades and switch things out for higher quality, timeless pieces. I’m obsessed with Lenox flatware (I’m my mother) which was an upgrade from all the miss matched forks and spoons and single butter knife. Beautiful, thin drinking glasses, even something as simple as a beautiful dish rack, a new rug. When I switched out my ikea dresser for a vintage MCM tall boy and ikea shelves for a handmade walnut set I felt so grown 😂 little upgrades over time, as you learn your style and hopefully earning more as we get older make such a huge difference. Thanks for calling us out in this video and making me cringe but also recognize growth in my interior sensibility 😂❤

[@michelleusa384]

Was looking for new sheets this weekend! Bought a set from Brookline while watching this video. Thanks for the recommendation. I put your name in for how I heard about them. New bed was delivered Wednesday, so this was a perfectly timed video! Thanks Nick!

[@nicolataylor6546]

Hi Nick, I completely understand what you mean about futons, I just wanted to point out that not all futons are the same. I am over thirty & we have a futon, but the difference is that ours is a a high end Japanese futon (at least 1000 Canadian dollars). It really helped with my over 30 back problems. 😊🤭

[@msBatFink]

im 57 and at the 100% Bamboo sheets and 25 momme Silk pillow case stage in life and i love it 😍

[@angelfieseler5358]

Me too but I really love goose feathered pillows divot covered and 100% cotton sheets only

[@MistressJakki]

So in a retired Interior Designer over 60 now and I still love the purple lava lamp my mum bought me when I was 14…tho I do invest in good stuff for my home.

[@heidibonjour]

I wish I still had my mushroom lamp from when I was 14!

[@jodhaaakbarfantuomey8103]

My Grandmother passed last week but one thing she did to influence my decor was to do beautiful puzzles and frame them as art. Truly amazing art pieces lie in wait for reasonable prices.

[@teebee3631]

Sorry for your loss

[@user-is7xs1mr9y]

My condolences dear. Framing puzzles sounds like a great idea!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I love how carefully everything is worded- you can tell these things really drive him nuts but he is SO polite about it hahaha. I agree wholeheartedly with this video, especially the DIY project entry...since I still have relics from my DIY plant-hanger phase hanging around...

[@Mimikyu_8]

This is perfect bc I've been needing new sheets now that I've finally moved out of my parent's house and got an apt and I've been waiting for brooklinen to have a sale

[@victorlorenzo7083]

Could you do a video on things that work in airbnbs but not so much in your personal home! Love your style and value your opinion so much!

[@livesouthernable]

I probably say this on every video. I love watching your videos, knowing full well you’d be horrified by my home’s decor. 😂

[@pgplaysvidya]

commenting on a 1y/o video but i wanted to chirp in that Nick means *bad* DIYs, not all DIYs. you can do DIY and I totally encourage it.

[@heyyybrittanyyy]

Im 31 and just cant let go of all of my fun lighting. I dont have strips, but ratcher swapped out my regular bulbs with ones that have different color options as well as white. I have different colors for different rooms and really enjoy relaxing with my mood lights 😂

[@AlexStrikesAgain]

You can take my Easter rainbow lights from me when I'm resting in my pastel urn. My space is purposefully designed to feel lighthearted, bright, and comfortable, and the idea that it's not "mature" is a little silly to me. What people decide is *too young* is often items that are *interesting* that really showcase who I am as a person. What actually matters in making styles look mature or not is the execution and the cohesion, not necessarily how cheep or what color a given thing is. I will give you the sheets/futons, though, everyone feels better with better bedding.

[@butterflysun]

Love Nick! His genuine/funny advice is everything.

[@robinyoung7960]

Nick, I love, love, love your videos. You educate me, make me laugh, reinforce some of my design choices, and persuade me -with humor-to avoid or replace others. Thanks for what you do. I look forward to everything you have to say.

[@thirstwithoutborders995]

Ouch on the Ikea. We are nearing 40 and about 80% of the stuff we have is Ikea. Simply, because it holds up and I am not about to throw out perfectly functional furniture in good condition. My tastes have only changed when it comes to wall colour, and one of our Ikea tables is actually the one my mom bought in 1990, but sanded down with a new coat of paint. (One of my cheap DIY projects, as is our couch table that I built from scratch.) My husband insisted on buying a new dining room table and bed, and it had to be "grown up", so he spent 6000 € of his money on it. He thinks it will last a lifetime, but with the kids buying such expensive furniture just causes stress about every scratch on that massive oak table.

[@Yooperskepticz]

I adore linen bedding. I originally got linen sheets for summer (from Parachute--not an ad, ha) and found that I loved them so much that I use linen year round, including duvet covers. They get softer over time, and if you wash them correctly, they last a long time.

[@TheRealBlkButterfly]

I am a whole lot older than 30 and I still happily have unframed posters.. they are easier to hang in a rental with blu-tak instead of trying to get permission from the real estate agency to make holes in the wall for framed pictures, because they never ever give permission to hang picture frames. My mother is in her 60s and has a house full of Ikea and it looks amazing and very cosy and elegant with the way she styles her spaces.

[@user-is7xs1mr9y]

I agree.

[@Ohdakkeinen]

In case you some need to frame something, I can recommend 3M Command velcro strips. I wouldn’t hang anything too heavy with them, but if the frame is light-weight enough, they hold up nicely. Smaller frames can even include glass panes instead of plastic. These strips are a bit pricey (compared to a screw or nail), but they work well. Besides, they can be used to hang pictures to tile wall, on the side of appliances etc. too. And if you need to move, you only need to buy new velcro strips for the walls, because the strips behind the pictures should stay in place even when the frame is taken down. : )

[@InternerVodkaAunt]

I agree with the framing of posters - it’s a really easy way to make a sophisticated look. When I saw the thumbnail I thought you were going to say the mermaid flatware was a no after 30. I live mine, and it’s works well with my decor, but I can see how it could be a trend if it’s not something you bought because it was you, but a trend. The overall theme of everyday luxury I agree with - while the look depends on taste, you will be using things for longer as you get older and learn what works for you, so it makes sense to get the best of what you can afford and use it as long as possible

[@PastelBrushes-n-Donuts]

A new Nick video. The perfect way to start my Saturday. ❤️

[@faithrada]

"Just upgrade to something.. that's ...not that"... 😅 Just one of the many reasons we adore you. ❤️

[@jdmoncada8205]

Thanks for the Brooklinen link! Alexandra Gater uses them in her decoration projects, and I've been curious about them. Considering my own birthday (far from 30) is in a few days, I might have to treat myself!

[@barbarareed3661]

When my son went to graduate school several states away we bought a futon for the living space. It was a one bedroom apartment. Because I knew I would be the one sleeping on it I selected the best mattress available. He now has a two bedroom apartment. I have suggested replacing the futon but he doesn't want to. His reasoning is solid. When storms take out the electricity it is cooler to sleep downstairs on the futon than upstairs in his bed. Aesthetics be damned.

[@awifeinterrupted]

I ❤ Nick. Gives me a laugh every video! 😂. Thank you

[@asheharris6642]

I'm in my 30s, but I've always had this mindset because of how I was raised: function over form. Also, I keep all old linens for the purpose of having moving materials later that I don't have to buy. Their perfect for covering furniture in a moving truck.

[@caryrodda]

Donating old linens to animal shelters is excellent advice.

[@channarubin8267]

you can also give them to the places were homeless people can stay over night. Unfortunatly i dont know the english word .. in german it is called "notschlafunterkunft"

[@annemelfo924]

@@channarubin8267 We call them "shelters".

[@channarubin8267]

@@annemelfo924 Thank you.. i was not sure if i could use this word for humans too. zhank you

[@finallykat1299]

Just make certain to call around before dropping things off, as not all shelters are willing to take used linens

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

Might want to check to see if they actually want them first.