HOUSE UPDATE | NEW DECOR & FURNITURE

[@jgator6694]

The colorful vintage cabinet is unique and special. I would not change anything. It is an unexpected and awesome pop of color.

[@blushbaby5278]

That bright color is hideous

[@trishac9516]

I would definitely keep that sliding vintage cabinet the way it is! Those colors are very mid-century and it is what I grew up with!😊 I would reupholster the chairs.

[@juliedubberley1192]

TOTALLY ❤

[@berlinorama]

I love the colors of the cabinet in your office. I wouldn't have chosen them myself but somehow they work together and it might be a shame just to do cream and black.

[@ArvinOlano]

That's a good point. Honestly after editing I was like wait...maybe I'll just leave it alone ha

[@skidd1024]

I love it too. I just inherited a number of pieces from my parents that are early 70s Danish modern teak and it would be perfect in my home in those colours.

[@marilyn6905]

Like the vintage bookcase...would personally simply eliminate the ORANGE doors & leave 2 doorless cubicles. Alternatively...you could make doors REVERSIBLE ...simply finish backside in colors of your choosing & apply similar custom wood " handles"!

[@krizialevinson9611]

@@ArvinOlano Or being that the doors are removable why not try putting the two black doors together and the two green doors and the two red-orange ones together… idk play with it a bit and if you can’t live with it then do whatever makes you love this funky yet functional piece ❤

[@babalua7044]

Keep the cabinet as is!! It’s a statement and awesome. Have missed you. Keep some color!!!

[@TheShayde2000]

The blank spot in the office needs a piece of art that ties in the awesome cabinet colors. Your home is beautiful and so are you! Happy New Year!🥂

[@chrisonthiaallthingsglam6624]

Or some wood work or panels

[@indiamark5625]

The cabinet is incredible, as are the original colours. Because your home already has a lot of neutrals, the colours work and are a fresh, unexpected touch

[@sectionalsofa]

As you say, nobody asked but I love the old floral upholstery of those vintage Italian chairs in contrast with the warm solids of the rest of the formal living room. Just looks so unique... but subtle.

[@danielled1720]

Your place is looking magically beautiful. Don't change the vintage cabinet, or it will loose it's magic. Toning the cabinet done will make it look cheap. Right now you have a great focal point for the area. You have a great eye!

[@lonenugget4301]

Please keep the sliding door cabinet the way it is! It has such great character! However, I would recover the vintage chairs...

[@helenaquin1797]

Or at least keep the wood as is, and keep the black, cream and blue doors

[@taniaantoon6081]

Hi Arvin, just wanted to make a random comment I started watching your videos from 3 yrs ago and the current ones and I miss your carefree and happy self. I also miss you laugh it made me smile everytime...now you are all business 😔...loved your laugh made me happy...

[@angelicagarza6132]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@bricksloth6920]

Please keep the vintage piece with the sliding doors as is. Your home can support a piece with color. And it's so iconic as is. Changing the color scheme to neutral is going to water it down sooooooo much. 🤔

[@josephambuul814]

You’re so right. I think once all his renovations are done to bring the house back to Midcentury, the cabinet will fit right in. I love Arvin but I’d have to agree, don’t change it!

[@juliedubberley1192]

The colour combination is integral to the design of the cabinet. If you customise it you will change the integrity as a period piece which was celebrating bold colour. 😢

[@nancybyrnes3957]

One splash of color but some people have adverse reactions to certain colors so it may always bug him.

[@sectionalsofa]

As I know Arvin knows, It's possible to make something work by adding rather than subtracting. If he adds some yellow, aqua and orange in other areas of the room, your eye will travel around and the piece may no longer look out of place. But I understand, that it's not his go-to color preference.

[@deborahlundy6892]

I love the colorful vintage cabinet. Changing the color would make it just an ordinary cabinet. It was built that way for a reason and you are someone who thinks outside the box and so creative. You were drawn to that cabinet and color as is for a reason, I love it just the way it is.

[@serenaponce5824]

For sure, I wouldn't think you would get the colorful cabinet, ever... I think it's gorgeous. Love it!!

[@patriciacasalrodriguez]

I missed your videos Arvin. The cabinet is fenomenal, and the color scheme is part of its design. I would leave it like that and select some abstract art pieces for the wall on the right side of your desk that have some of those colors. They will create contrast while helping integrate the cabinet and making look more intentional, they do not have to be the same shade, but... well of course you know! 😊

[@newworldlove7031]

Please leave the fireplace as it is Marvin, it adds warm to a very white/cream wall colours palette! I love that chocolate brown copper colour!

[@Mary-kq1cl]

OMG, Arvin I love it all. I would leave the storage cabinet as is. The color is needed and I can tell it is from the 50's if you change it you will ruin the character. I am lovin the steel.

[@alesol213]

I think the colorful cabinet is awesome I also think you can match different shades of those colors like you did with the lamp. Maybe flowers .. subtle not everything has to be uniform. It’s beautiful as is .

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I love the vintage piece as it is. It may be the only surviving one of its run and for me, that gives it historic as well as artistic value! If you cannot handle the colour, could you find a craftsman to create a completely new version for you? Also, thinking that when you reupholster the chairs (unavoidable with fabrics) could you leave the original fabric underneath to preserve the chair’s history? That way you get comfort, the correct aesthetics and the look all in one package! Thank you for the video. It was epic!!!

[@sarahRA86]

I love the old fabric of the chairs!

[@sandieedward993]

The vintage fabric is a soft muted color which looks so Very good as any original material makes a vintage piece more valuable especially when it's in great shape... Just fix the broken leg and Think of adding some tapestries or a landscape mural by bringing in these neutrals onto the wall by murals is a great way to spread it around visually and tastefully ...Recently Drew of Lone Fox has been embracing more tapestries both in frames and also freely hanging on his Wall as well and so has the many fans around the World and other Designers...Honestly, Do think a subtle Landscape designed mural would look fabulous in Your Mid-Century Home as Well...🎉

[@vlorakullashi8934]

Your cabinet is perfect for the style of your home it goes well with your bright color of your front door . Your house was build in 1950 and the """"cabinet is Eichler approved .)))it's a keeper for sure 😃😃🥰

[@jeansenner9368]

Leave the cabinet alone! It’s beautiful the way it is!

[@GarrettLeChic]

A new Arvin video is just what I needed today! Love that you brought up silver, I was Just saying what a huge trend its going to be this year!

[@sectionalsofa]

Love to see two tasteful designers with distinct and distinctly different styles in communication with each other.

[@Bchavi]

There seems to be a strong consensus for keeping the colorful cabinet and I couldn't agree more. I really hate to see your beautiful Brutalist fireplace go away, but I well know the feeling of something that just doesn't sit right with you and you're forced to look at it every day. I also know that whatever you decide on will be incredible.

[@robinbirdj743]

I agree… keep the colored cabinet! And have a wonderful New Year! ❤

[@tovemargrethedyblie6628]

Please please please - keep the vintage cabinet as is 🙂 It is so incredibly cool as it is. If you really do not like the colours (I love them - I think they fit right in and gives the room caracter). Please take care of the doors, and make new HDF-board with the colours you like, and atthed the handles to the new HDF door panels. Take care of the old coloured panels, in case you ever want to sell the peace again, you can put them back on and take the peace back to its original look :-)

[@liquidgoldpictures]

PLEASE leave both the cabinet AND the fireplace as they are now... they´re both so beautiful in their own unique ways!

[@marylut6077]

I love the dark fireplace, so cozy when fire is lit, and lots of natural light floods in on both sides

[@deborahsummers6647]

I've known about Georg Jensen since I was 18 - I lived in Toronto and there was a store on Bloor Street not far from Yorkville and I love his stuff! Beautiful bowl you got- just so good! I also have the same whisky rocks and they are so good as well . Love the multi colour unit you have and like it a lot, but if you don't then by all means, change it up!

[@sbowe4229]

I've been wondering where you were! So glad you're back. Love the updates. On the vintage cabinet from France, I love your idea of keeping the black and cream color and adding or keeping just one other color.

[@jet7865]

For the love of Jesus I’m freaking out here , Do Not paint the colorful French piece of furniture. It will simply lose its authenticity. It’s beautiful as it is spicing up your home

[@mamartin73]

I love the cabinet, as is. It works in that area.

[@lindaliffers9690]

Don't change your office cabinet doors!! I think if you change it, it will lose the appeal that drew you to it in the first place. Since the doors seem to remove so easily, you could always make a 2nd set to change out when you get that desire but don't change the originals.

[@taxi-taxi9332]

I'm soooooo glad that silver is coming back!

[@McDermottFamily100]

Thank you Arvin for talking to me like I am your real life friend! It really makes my day 💜💜

[@sadietaylor3662]

Welcome back, Arvin, every day for many months. I've been checking to see if there is a new vlog. Today, when I checked, there you were, and I felt like I had received a late Christmas present 🎉 keep those vlogs coming.

[@jennifergraham3752]

Happy Holidays to you and Andrew! Your mention of Georg Jensen brought back a wonderful memory. When I was in a Jewellery Art and Design program we went to an opening at Georg Jensen which featured design icon Vivianna Torun. She was so kind and encouraging to all of us and even came back to our school that evening to see our end of the year exhibit. She took the time to stop at each display, chat with the student and give positive feedback. Amazing woman!

[@ArvinOlano]

That's amazing!!! I am now a Georg Jensen fan. I'm eyeing some of the jewelry next.

[@jennifergraham3752]

@@ArvinOlanoyour silver bowl looks gorgeous with your other beautiful pieces! ❤

[@KathleenTracy-d4m]

Georg Jensen has been in business in the USA market since the 1920’s, (NY City) with breathtaking pieces and I’m glad to see that the company is still selling their beautiful products.

[@barbaras5550]

Georg Jensen is one of THE Danish design houses, a classic! Not some random brand available on a website. Georg Jensen himself was a silver smith doing jewelry and silver ware. Now, it’s a company doing all kinds of household design items.

[@teresitacostales4699]

Welcome back. We miss you. Glad you and your family are ok.

[@jennifermclaren1223]

So happy to see you back Arvin doing the videos.. glad to hear you and Andrew had a nice Christmas and best wishes for 2024 … love from Australia

[@lakid9749]

2 a month - DEAL You are the best one on the scene We need you - even it’s it’s just a skin, shoes, bag, vacation vid. A quick shop, flower mart, drinks, stores sources - just quick little ones. Cause seriously I have been missing you big time. Happy New Year Favorite one 😊

[@maryeliason1504]

So good to see you again. We've missed you. The house looks great. Happy New Year for you & Andrew. The best ever

[@tampagirl8133]

About DAMN TIME!!!!Ive missed you so freaking much😍

[@ArvinOlano]

Miss you too!!

[@ednatucker5445]

Hi Arvin...it's been awhile! And Happy New Year! I think Silver adds dazzle and shine to any room. Now, the cabinet does have a "Rompa Room" vibe (for kids) so I would treak it.(LoL)! All in all, your home is evolving and looking gorgeous! Best wishes for the New Year!

[@a1nevare]

Maybe put a cool wallpaper on the cabinet doors? I would change the doors. The 1 splash of color is probably best. Idk I'm not into the colors they selected. Very Patridge Family. Nothing wrong with it, but the glow up you suggested sounds great.

[@nancya2574]

So happy to see you! Happy New Year to you, Andrew and the boys! Looking fwd to the next videos! 🎉💕

[@rmonson5002]

I would suggest having a custom piece made in the colors you prefer that replicate that cabinet and then sell it at a profit because it's amazing and will sell easily; rather than destroying a vintage piece of furniture.

[@dianesills5723]

Love you Arvin. Have missed your vlogs. Great to see you back. Can't wait to see what you have in store for the house this year. Happy New Year to you and your family ❤xx

[@luperodela9668]

Hi Arvin haven’t seen you in a while. Love your style. A gallery in your office over the chair n table would be beautiful. The upholstery of those two vintage chairs is gorgeous, goes soo good with your brown couch. Love the fireplace as is too! Don’t second guess yourself. Happy New Year all. 🥳

[@LeslieDavis-o5v]

Hey Arvin, Happy New Year to you and your family! I love that cabinet it's like art. I'm loving your home as well.❤

[@julrox4044]

Arvin! I've missed you! Your home looks beautiful. My first thought about the cabinet was to tell you to keep it as is, but in reality, it's YOUR cabinet and if you feel like you want to change the color then do it. It needs to bring you just as much joy as the art in your bedroom brings into your life. Happy New Year from Arizona 🎉🌵

[@Laneyharbor11]

Your place looks amazing!!! Love the cabinet, and I get why so many people said to keep the doors the color they are, BUT I could not live with the bold colors either. (I find bold colors stressful.) I would keep the black and white doors and maybe add olive green replacement doors, but, of course, keep the original doors in case you ever want to sell it. It’s nice to see you back on KZbin. We have missed you. I’m glad you and Andrew and your family had a nice, relaxing Christmas.❤️

[@chrisonthiaallthingsglam6624]

So awesome to see you and your progress! I love your rug collection Alvin! I’m trying to pick one for my living room I wish I had you here lol! Anyway much love in 2024! PS idk if I’d change up that cabinet because those are mid century tones and it would be easier to sell. Or… just keep it and do one pop of color. It reminds me of that 70’s designer Pablo.

[@ddkeech1]

I LOVE your style! Not just the house. The Lounge wear is gorgeous, your eye glasses and beautiful skin are on point!❤

[@dittezorlu2647]

I would paint the doors in the cabinet in beautifull neutrals. Cream, maroon, taupe. Love the piece from Georg Jensen.

[@anniecochrane3359]

I love to see the colour on your vintage sliding door cabinet. It is an unusual combination and works in that interesting French way. You could always get a lovely glass vase in one of the colours. Just a thought.

[@trisharogers4342]

Hi Arvin!! I was so happy to see you put up a video. I missed you. I was hoping you were just busy but, I was kinda worried because it wasn’t like you to be gone from KZbin so long. So glad you’re back and that you and Andrew are fine. The house looks fabulous! Happy New Year!

[@wendykornfein3337]

I am also into modern; is exactly how I've decorated my place. Lovely items you've shown. I've missed you!

[@sibophaykong961]

Happy new year! Beautiful home & beautiful you! God bless you & your family!

[@isabelryborg9907]

I would keep 1 or 2 of the original colors of the cabinet - color the others in more neutrals. I agree that its abit too much with 4 colors... Also Georg Jensen is a danish brand, and they have soooo many beautiful things! (Im danish). Me and my bf have some beautiful organic-shaped tableware from Georg Jensen, and I love that its so different from the standard round shape - perfect for fine dining! Also my fave piece from them is the "Koppel Kande" (koppel vase/pitcher).

[@lacarlousjackson8]

I love the vintage look!!! Glad to see you back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤ Happy New Year

[@MJCreative-Bleu96]

Can you flip it around on the brown side, and paint the other side with a semi glossy paint it with a foam roller. Sand the side and stain it a bit darker or natural if that's what you choose. You can still use the same handles just in reverse.

[@tead9684]

I absolutely love all of your videos. I think that it would be a great idea to customize that cabinet in your office with cream, black and a sage green? (maybe?)

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

I've missed you so much! The house is looking great. Those chairs are divine 🩷

[@martinezdirce9225]

It’s coming together beautifully your house.. I also think those vintages should remain as they are.. that’s their magic!! So French that color, so mid century… the chairs also… you need some contrast to create the “magic”…. I am not mid century at all, but I do appreciate good taste and you have got that! Happy 2024🥳

[@lydiadizon5549]

Merry Christmas! Your house is taking shape slowly but surely. I love that cabinet colors but I probably would go for a matte finish. Hope you and Andrew and your family have a wonderful, safe New Year!

[@tanyabyron3593]

You always make me smile. Keep the piece with the original colors ❤

[@MonicaBazemore]

That painting is AMAZING!🥰 Glad to see an update from you, we’ve missed you!

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

Love the colorful cabinet! I would not “neutralize” it. It is unique in a large part due to the color. Leave it alone!

[@laraangel6862]

Trovo tutto così dannatamente originale singolarmente ma nello stesso tempo sorprendentemente integrato nell'insieme che hai saputo creare.. davvero complimenti.

[@sharrondablackman5883]

The pop of color makes it special.

[@mrsblue9509]

Nooo! Don't change the cabinet, is stunning the way it is 😍😍 just add some colour around the room, you'll make it work FOR SURE

[@tracibowman1867]

In your office on the blank wall could you hang personal photographs in rectangular frames to mimic the doors on the colorful cabinet? You would have some symmetry that way.

[@pr-ll5ku]

Can you switch around the doors on the cabinet? Like have the green doors side by side, but the blues with them, break up the red from these two hues with the black. I wonder if the color with less of the contrast for the eye of having the colors side by side would make the piece feel softer to you?

[@samrittenhouse]

Loveliest thing in this video is your beautiful face - gosh I've missed seeing you!!! Love those vintage armchairs - they look very chic and comfy. Can't wait to see what fabric you select for them. They would be stunning in a plush dark purple velveteen like the color of your jacket at the beginning of the video. Happy New Year, Arvin!!!

[@a_2502]

I've been LOVING silver lately! Definitely incorporating silver pieces in the new year

[@lisawhesper4084]

Hello love bug! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you Andrew and the boys...I'm thinking grass cloth would be awesome on your vintage office slide cabinet.....woot! woot!

[@tinahillsdon2776]

Definitely paint the cabinet cream and black, will look stunning.

[@aishah5244]

We didn't ask, but was wondering! Happy Holidays Arvin, Andrew and pups! xoxo

[@williamsauve6058]

miss you so much . I fully agree with the last comment. Don t touch that wall unit. Its Original and Gorgeous. LOVE all of your new stuff. The painting is beyond words . Oh that picture of you and Andrew is a Classic. Happy New Year to all Four of you. Love from Canada

[@susanstone2373]

That painting is wonderful and an original

[@Prieze868]

I love Georg Jensen and dinosaur I love those two modern shops

[@reenatai75]

The fire place ....is so beautiful dont touch it 😢 .it fits in so beautifully with your fernature and style

[@itsjustmel1217]

Arvin! 🎉 Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! 😊🥂

[@peggymohr7899]

We all just love your style and furnishings. You are the best. that liquid bowl is beautiful.

[@itz_theawesomegamer7003]

Hi Arvin! Happy holidays. I've missed you! You will always be my favorite KZbin specialist. I'm so happy for all of your success. Continued success and blessings for you, Andrew and your family in 2024.🎉😊🙏🏽

[@michelerice2183]

Glad to see you back! We missed you! Glad all is well!

[@PTT-w1m]

NOOOOOO do not paint that awesome cabinet! I LOVE IT 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@christianehoran1600]

i love the new painting!

[@gloriazak1048]

You look great ... the painting is fabulous ... and WELCOME BACK!!!

[@klevergirl667]

The art piece that’s in the bedroom would work great in that bare office wall. It’s large but neutral and would balance the large colorful piece on the opposite wall. ❤

[@nette101]

It's nice you are back. I've been missing your videos

[@pelipequi1493]

I would leave the vintage sliding cabinet and chairs as is. They add a pop of color. I would only reapholster if it is damaged.

[@Melissa-mz3qu]

Leave leave that vintage cabinet color as is. Someone would loveeee to have it as is. So maybe if you're not totalllyyy in love with as is....pass it on:):) but I actually like the color added to that particular room. I've missed seeing you!!

[@aliseamcleod1]

Paint the cabinet door and there's no going back. Try living with it as is six months to a year, and if it still doesn't quite sit right put it in storage. Too often I've rushed and changed when what really was required was seasoning of my eye.

[@annettedonaldson268]

Look at Peel n stick wallpaper to change your cabinet doors 💁🏽‍♀️ no damage to the vintage pieces and you get variety whenever

[@DonnaScharff]

Arvin you've been missed here on YT! Good to see you again! I would add a large tree on the blank wall in your office. A statement tree would fill the space beautifully and bring a bit of the outdoors in.

[@sherriecollins9497]

Oh I'm so happy you are back! I missed you!!!! and I love your finds!

[@aniquepessoa6148]

Hello Alvin, hope you are well. Do you have any videos on how to buy the perfect wardrobe? ( if you don't have a walk-in closet)

[@clevermara]

I loved everything, specially the lighting by the wall. Where is that from? It's so beautiful!

[@simplemind1925]

The cabinet is perfect and I love the colors. Your fan here from the Philippines!

[@RIXRADvidz]

Super Chill and a Painting as a Gift. Parallel Universe. Yes, ours was as wonderful.