HOW TO CREATE YOUR DREAM SPACE: How to Choose the Best Furniture - PRO SHOPPING TIPS! (Episode 7)

HOW TO CREATE YOUR DREAM SPACE: How to Choose the Best Furniture (Pro Shopping Tips!)
Welcome back to the How to Create Your Dream Space series! Today, I am sharing pro tips on what you should be looking out for when purchasing big ticket investment items that cost $1000+! Understand the key questions you must ask yourself so you don’t make costly mistakes that you might regret down the line.
Remember to BUY WHAT YOU LOVE and know that you are worth every penny of your interior investment.
Join me next week for the final episode of our series: EP. 8 | Styling and Finishing Touches
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EP. 5 | Shopping for Furniture Online • HOW TO CREATE YOUR DRE...
EP. 6 | Creating a Digital Mood Board • HOW TO CREATE YOUR DRE...
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[@bh7578]

Love the quote: “Buy well and cry once.” 🌸

[@toxicasm]

Yeah that was such a great quote

[@JulieKhuu]

I read it in a design magazine over 20 years ago and it stuck! 👍🏻

[@kellyberry4173]

@@JulieKhuu Well done!

[@anabelat2690]

I love that quote!

[@tobyissac9432]

i know im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!

[@dstringer8400]

My personal rule......the more permanent or expensive the item, the more neutral it should be. You can always change out accessories to be the punch of color.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yup, so much easier and more cost effective to swap out accessories! 🙌🏻

[@shar553]

Julie, I'm so glad I found you on You Tube. I absolutely love your down to earth, relaxed style and your honesty with your viewers. This Dream Space series is wonderful. Thank you for all of your expert advice!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching and your feedback Shar! Hope to help you ALL create a space that’s inspiring and aspiring! 🙏🏻💫

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

I bought a 7 seat sectional in red. Owners at the furniture store warned me, “We want you to be happy, and we think this is too bold a color!” At first I loved the color in my family room. Then a move. Years later it’s still in good shape, it won’t quit! (Quality furniture) Only thing left to do? I’ll make Pottery-Barn style slipcovers. A lot of work. 😞 . MORAL: BUY BIG FURNITURE IN NEUTRAL COLORS PLEASE!! PILLOWS ARE EASY TO CHANGE...🤭🥺💖🦩

[@JulieKhuu]

My sister has a red sectional and it’s still going strong too! 😂 Her artwork complements it really well and the rest of the space is neutral. Definitely needs the right room to really pop!

[@MsTHEPRIZE]

I also had a red sectional...beautiful the first 5 years. Im downsizing and refused to take it with me. I don't want to see any red in my new place. I'm now going for a neutral colored now

[@osrodrig]

Excellent video!!! The Part of the lighting color was very clear, thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! So glad I can help 🙏🏻☺️

[@irisperez3187]

Loved the quote “buy well and cry once” ... I am remodeling my home and your tips helped me a lot .... thanks for sharing 🙏👌

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Iris! Sometimes a little reminder helps us purchase with confidence ☺️

[@charmainestepaniuk9002]

I think one of the challenging part is when you're not only considering your style but your husband/partner as well. This series is very helpful, i'm having my husband watch it so we are on the same page if we get new furniture for the house. Thank you as always Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

The best mix comes from both styles! It’s such a magical space when certain elements speak to each of your aesthetics 👍🏻✨

[@robynfuller3988]

Really helpful advice, here. My mom always said that if you buy quality the first time, you won't have to buy again later

[@JulieKhuu]

Yup 🙌🏻 Makes you really mindful about large purchases

[@sidneygordon2804]

I live in a studio apartment and have a hard time creating sections, maximizing space, and making everything flow. It's also hard to keep a feng shui vibe when all of my living, sleeping, and eating is done in one space. Could you maybe do a video on how to decorate a studio apartment without the clutter? I love your videos. They have all been super inspirational.

[@JulieKhuu]

I love this idea Sidney! I may want to use a real subscriber’s space to design and illustrate key take away tips! Look out for my call in a future video! Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Visionofcolor]

"Buy well and cry once"🤣🤣 I will be crying a lot. All new everything🥴 So glad I found you😊.

[@JulieKhuu]

But only once per item 😂

[@Visionofcolor]

@@JulieKhuu 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@saranaehdin8373]

OMG 😆, I found your channel in the most perfect time. I’m getting the possession to my first home and have taking lots of notes from your videos to do painting, furniture shopping, finding my own style and corporate all of those with feng shui rules. Lots of rules to follow but your videos are simple and helpful to understand the basic of each concepts. 🙏

[@JulieKhuu]

Congratulations on the new home! How exciting Sarana! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@truthbetoldflores5316]

Thank you Julie for sharing your expertise with all of us! So true about buying quality furniture vs. budget friendly. I’ve lived in my house for twelve years and have had four tables. Thanks again love love your channel! Linda from Texas!

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s common Linda! Sometimes we have to get it wrong before we get it right 🙌🏻

[@caressmorell7887]

Omg “Buy well and cry once.” Love

[@JulieKhuu]

🙌🏻

[@dailykouture]

"Buy well and cry once!" Luv it!!! Thank you for all your great tips. :-)

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s my mantra! It really works lol 😅

[@LifeCanBeBeauty]

We ended up going with a canopy bed frame for our master and I loveeee it . I feel like a princess 😂❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Sounds dreamy! 😍

[@mirleylopezruiz491]

Im so happy with this channel!!! I have learn a lot! Thank you so much💞 greetings from México 🇲🇽

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Mirley! 🙏🏻☺️

[@chitram7586]

Such a wonderful person Julie, you clearly described in detail everything we need to consider to decorate our homes. I always admire the various designs you show in each video. Thank you so much for sharing.🙏

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and always stopping by with feedback Chitra 🙏🏻☺️

[@Laura-re5my]

Thanks with your help, yesterday I bought a sectional, dining table and 4 chairs that I LOVE.

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw that makes my heart so happy! 💕

[@zhannakryukova8676]

I need to watch it several times more to remember everything! Love u!!! Thanks soooo much!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Zhanna! Hope some of these tips will help 🙏🏻☺️

[@aliciasantiagodiaz784]

😄 I love your videos! But today's advice "buy well, cry once" had made my day 😅💕 This serie has been such a great opportunity to learn a ton of things. Thank you! Can't wait to see the next video.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Alicia! Hope you keep that in mind for those investment pieces 😅

[@tammiedennis3021]

I LOOOVVVE THIS CONTENT. I am a designer in my dreams. I like to redo my own spaces and help my family with theirs. You have great ideas.

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s how it starts Tammie! Next thing you know, you’ll have paying clients 😉

[@cathyquilts2609]

One quick screen I use when shopping for large pieces (new or old). I lift one corner. If the other three corners stay on the floor, the frame is too flimsy and I hustle along no matter how pretty the style/color/fabric/scale. A sturdy frame will lift the adjacent corner, then I take the time to check the structure wood, springs, etc. This tip works for sofas, beds, chairs, cabinets, tables, indoor/outdoor, you name it.

[@JulieKhuu]

That is SO smart Cathy!! I will remember this! Thank you for watching and sharing 🙏🏻☺️

[@dvinemsr]

Julie! Home run AGAIN !! Thank you for your generosity to help us buying a new home / renovating to think through things systematically. I love your focused style in how systematically you "teach"!! I LOVE you! This is a Platinum Series... You don't babble or try to be funny, you just are... PRECIOUS ! Love your "Buy what you love! I am in the process of buying a home or building it and your series has helped me think through what I want and how I am going to use the spaces... to think through details, especially in the master bedroom , bathroom, Living spaces especially!!!. Thank you for the tips on how to source too! YOU are the BEST, hands down! My favourite ID of all time!

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw thank you so much for your feedback and kindness always! That makes me so happy- at the end of the day, you will NEVER regret all the prep work and planning that goes into your design 🙌🏻

[@isabelle3365]

My husband and I live near St Paul de Vence, but moving in October to Lorient-Bretagne to a 300sqm house. All that space needs to be reviewed for us and the wellcoming of our 3 adult kids and family. Thank you so much for all your videos very helpful to anticipate the so many choices to come. We definitely understand that it is a too long term project to manage on our own : we will need help.. an interior architect with some drawings at first to know where to go, before buying new furniture. Without this video, we were already happily looking for furniture without any proper measurement..thinking whatever would fit because the new house is bigger as our 120sqm today..

[@JulieKhuu]

I honeymooned in the French Riviera, St. Paul de Vence was a high priority for its charm and decadent La Colombe D’Or! 😋 There’s no need to rush creating your ultimate sanctuary Isabelle, the most prized pieces need to be unearthed 💫 Thank you so much for watching!

[@LDSW]

One thing to keep in mind about leather --- especially with lower-cost sofas, is to know what you're buying when it comes to leather. Cheap furniture that is advertised as leather may instead be bonded leather, which cracks and peels over time with use. As for kitchen and laundry appliances, you may want to rethink black stainless steel appliances - especially in households with children. Appealing in looks? Yes, but considered high maintenance. From the Bob Villa website: "The black surface is created with a colored acrylic coating across regular stainless steel that unfortunately scratches fairly easily. That means any ding or nick-from a piece of furniture, a child's bike, even a laundry basket-could remove the coating to reveal the silvery stainless steel underneath." Once someone scratches the surface of the black stainless appliance, no commercial specialists may be available to repair those scratches. The appliance manufacturers in many cases may be unable to help with repairing scratched black stainless appliances -- not to mention that this damage falls outside "normal wear and tear" use under the warranty. So, repairing scratches on black stainless steel appliances will surely become a DIY project using a black marker or appliance touch-up paint - assuming you can match the color properly. About free-standing ranges with a shallow oven on top of a deeper oven -- consider both lifestyle and your physical condition and health. Remember, you will have to lift heavy foods (such as a hot roasted turkey) from the lower oven. Do you have to deal with back discomfort on occasion? Can you withstand lifting as you stoop and then rise to a standing position and still maintain your balance? I recommend visiting an appliance store (or appliance section of a big-box store) to test whether you are comfortable using a range with an oven that nearly rests on the floor. You may need and even want to find out whether you are comfortable with the use of an oven near the floor for the long term.

[@JulieKhuu]

Excellent points and such great insight. Correct, bonded leather is a fancy way of labeling vinyl- only genuine leather means the real thing! 👍🏻

[@yolandajones6077]

I'm in love with the accent chairs with the white sofa and warm wood. The black frame helps to keep the room light and not heavy.

[@JulieKhuu]

Your attention to detail is on point Yolanda 🙌🏻

[@MrzLinetteCarey]

Buy well and cry once! Love it!!! Such great information!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Linette! 🙏🏻☺️

[@dimitrialiberty2779]

Thank you so much. I always learn things from you You are a gift watching your channel. Thank you again Dimitria

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching and your kindness Dimitria 🙏🏻☺️

[@alimcgee1986]

I follow your Channel and clips religiously! I’m currently building ( in Australia) and buying things as I go along. I was stuck on the dining table and chairs along with the bar stools. These episodes you’ve produced have provided me so much clarity! Love it and thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! So glad I can help Ali! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@mmeya]

Great video! Packed with info, good presentation, good tempo, good attitude, thank you so much.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@brunoampm1]

AMAZING! I selected many rooms you showed here (the white ones with blues, I loved), and loved the color bulbs you showed on the pallet, I agree, mixing warm white and cool white is the way to go most of the times, and buying the expensive furniture that we love, to cry once (hahaha) is a key to successes... thanks a lot for the marvelous rooms selection and tips!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for stopping by with feedback Bruno! I appreciate you watching! 🙏🏻☺️

[@MichelleQuintiaVLOGS]

Im just so happy watching A TON or almost all of your videos before purchasing a house! Cuz now, we ended up looking for a vacant lot instead of a ready made RFO house! This is such a big help and I am so grateful to have found your channel. ☺️💕

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s awesome Michelle! I got chills, this journey is going to be SO rewarding when you’re starting from the ground up! That’s my specialty 🙌🏻😊

[@Stellaperez658]

I love your channel! So much to learn n you make it easy. Can’t wait for next wks video. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Estrella! It’s easy when you have a plan in place 😉

[@Pansy886]

All these videos are so helpful, thank you for making this series.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching and the feedback Melissa! Helps me know what videos to make on the channel 🙏🏻

[@abigaelandia6353]

With your tips am sure am going to make my dream home come to life,be blessed Julie💗

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes you can do it Abigael! 🙌🏻💕

[@kimcurnutt5104]

I have been buying inexpensive sofas to upgrade every year lol. With dogs and kids it's nice to be able to switch out. But this is great info when I get my leather couch!!

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s a common issue Kim! Kids and pets are life, but yes, not so friendly in the furniture department 😅

[@wallihaley5194]

Or, you could just teach your kids how to be careful around furniture. That’s what people used to do... and kids mostly played outside or in their rooms.

[@kimcurnutt5104]

@@wallihaley5194 my kids are grown. I foster dogs. They are family. They are allowed on the furniture. I have blankets on the couch but sometimes accidents happen. I like buying couches that cost 1000 or under so I can change them out every year or 2. Living rooms are made for living, not looking :)

[@wallihaley5194]

Kim Curnutt, I know what you mean. I had a very expensive couch and a beloved Labrador. I just covered the couch with a blanket to protect it, and washed the blanket frequently.

[@sharhouston6235]

Thank you so much for the light bulb information. I needed that 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Soft white is the winner for me ✨

[@bfsa.6229]

Love love love all the videos very helpful. so excited to decorate my new home

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! You’re well on your way 🙌🏻

[@lloyderskine8979]

Thank for this series. They are really eye opening.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, glad I can help you design your dream space Lloyd! 🙏🏻

[@winterose]

This is my favorite episode so far in the series. Great job! Very informative.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome 🙌🏻 Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻

[@cherishyourdecorcherishyou1279]

So much I didn’t know about sofas definitely using these tips on my next purchase thank you Julie I’m learning so much 💕

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, it’s always nice to have the basics in mind when shopping 👍🏻

[@missl849]

It would have been helpful to list quality brands.

[@JulieKhuu]

I listed my go-to vendors in the previous shopping and sourcing Ep. 6 video Miss L! Hope you’ll check it out ☺️

[@wallihaley5194]

Miss L, some of the top American furniture makers are Baker, Henredon, Thomasville, Stickley, Maitland-Smith, Bernhardt and Restoration Hardware.

[@homewiththedoc3753]

Would you mix a circle coffee table with a square couch? Also, I'm finding the hardest time finding a high quality couch for a small space. Any advice

[@claudet963]

Coffee and end tables. They're good quality and okay design. Smaller pieces of individual glass harder to keep clean. Got tired of looking and settled for them. Why is it so difficult to shop and find end tables and coffee tables that I LOVE?😞

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s not difficult, just takes time, patience, and effort Claude. It helps to see all the pieces together with your seating group and not isolate the tables alone. Sometimes we could get very particular with individual items 😬

[@kellyberry4173]

Same!!!

[@kameliat7704]

Another beautiful video with great tips!!! Btw my new designer's sofa has just come in and this is the first video I'm watching while testing it for the first time 😄 So worth the splurge! Can't wait to see your next video for styling inspiration!!! 👏🏼💖 Thanks Julie, you're the best 🥰

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome!! It’s such a great feeling to know you made the right move 🙌🏻

[@zalikasede6661]

This is so thorough. My type of video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Zalika 🙏🏻☺️

[@beckyann7572]

Thank you for the tips, I bought a sofa in a floral pattern from a small swatch. It was the most god awful thing to look at. Its had slip covers ever since!

[@JulieKhuu]

Oh no! Now we know, always order a larger swatch if you can 😆

[@markmatthew4540]

Excellent presentation both on Vissual and narration, amazing! Love it much! ♥️

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Mark! 🙏🏻☺️

[@coraboswell3652]

Brilliant video Julie! And very well put together- I felt like I was at school sitting in my room with a note pad taking notes - keep it up!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope this class didn’t bore you! 😅

[@nelsonkaiowa4347]

I never realy thought about furniture in that way. Learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Nelson! 🙏🏻😊

[@ndiekwere5837]

I am reupholstering my old couch with suede couch cover. could you do a separate video on how to determine if a couch is suitable for reupholstering and how to decide the fabric padding and finishing.

[@JulieKhuu]

Sure! I love this idea! 👍🏻

[@cathyquilts2609]

Julie Khuu you may want to include my tip on lifting a corner when considering if reupholstery is worth it. Reinforcing a frame if all other areas are good is an option as well.

[@randyw4984]

I too have a large chair an foot stool that I don't want to give up...so reupholstering info and anything about matching styles of a new piece with the old! thanks always Julie !!

[@Jay-bu9lo]

I am completely addicted to this channel.....I darent start putting anything into practice. Im frightened of making costly mistakes/my efforts being rubbish. Does anyone else feel like this?

[@JulieKhuu]

Start small, maybe with thrifted accessories or flea market finds Jay! My favorite pieces in my home are mostly secondhand ☺️👍🏻

[@kimdoughman5859]

Yes mam! Love this buy well cry once and my couch has ended up being my regret😔ugh!!

[@JulieKhuu]

You won’t ever make the same mistake again, I’m sure of it 😉🙌🏻

[@jmwebster44]

I LOVE your videos!! They’re very informative

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Jackie! 🙏🏻☺️

[@Person-mh6xq]

Love your videos! But I would say that coffee table heights ARE important and can vary from 12"-19" high. These should make sense with the sofa seating height. A very low coffee table, for example, can look strange with a 19" seat height.

[@JulieKhuu]

18”/19” is standard seat height, so yes, definitely agree that 12” is low to the ground (most likely on the ground) and you would know if that was your design intent. But typical coffee table heights are standard 17” (give it take a couple inches). Thank you for the insight Kyla! ☺️

[@Person-mh6xq]

Julie Khuu I know it’s nearly impossible to fit all info in videos! You are wonderfully informative with great presentation.

[@LOLthisfun]

I love this so much thank you. I finally don't feel lost

[@JulieKhuu]

Aw that makes me feel so happy 🙌🏻

[@tobysakulyuenyong523]

Thank you so much for those great tips 👍🏻 😀

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Toby! 🙏🏻

[@elenalouca4938]

Liked before watching 🥰

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Elena! 🙏🏻💕

[@garlicgirl3149]

You are phenomenal in how you teach.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻☺️

[@mackes3683]

I never buy big ticket items for the full price. I go to outlet malls, buy from ebay, consignment stores or Craigs List. Sometimes I find gently used high quality items for a greatly reduced price. When it comes to appliances, I wait until Black Friday, or look for floor models.

[@wallihaley5194]

Kristine, that’s exactly how I bought my beautiful Bernhardt sectional sofa. It was $6500 new. I got it nearly new on EBay for $1500. I have now had it for 9 years and it’s still beautiful and so comfortable.

[@JulieKhuu]

There’s a lot of high quality, designer goods second hand and sometimes only used for staging purposes 👍🏻

[@JulieKhuu]

Wow total score 🙌🏻

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Thank you Julie, excellent advice. 💖

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Lorraine! 🙏🏻☺️

[@marthajones7021]

I like what you just said buy well and cry once and this is why my dining room is not complete yet cuz I am replacing the table that I shouldn't have bought

[@JulieKhuu]

Take your time to find the perfect replacement Martha! 🙌🏻

[@marthajones7021]

@@JulieKhuu too late I found a table and chairs and I am thinking about the farmhouse style

[@crystalspassion]

Thanks again for the amazing videos , we were just browsing for sofas and got a few choices but gave up as they were all way higher then the usual ones . Now we decided to get what we want instead of filtering the budget for who knows what :) .

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! You won’t regret it with all the thought you put into it 🙌🏻☺️

[@joanwalford1959]

Love the info. This video is a keeper. Love your channel too.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Joan! 🙏🏻☺️

[@chloehanlon4937]

Your videos are great for beginners! Would you consider tips for furnishing a UK home, they tend to be separate, box rooms. Would be great to see how you’d furnish homes like this!

[@JulieKhuu]

I love this idea! What’s a typical size room Chloe?

[@chloehanlon4937]

Julie Khuu Living rooms can be up to/ around 3m by 4m and kitchen diners around 8m by 3m. As UK rooms are box like it would be great to see how you would plan lees open areas/ boxed rooms!

[@kathrynbaker5188]

Love this series-learned so much!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Kathryn! Hope you can implement some of these tips when the time comes! ☺️

[@LebohangPonoane6346]

This is just perfect content 👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💓

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Lebo! 🙏🏻☺️

[@timhortons2852]

Very much informative. We just bought a townhouse and really excited what to purchase and which fit for my style. Just keep up the good work Julie. My friends too is asking what I learned so they seeking for my advice as well. And I let share this vlogs.

[@JulieKhuu]

You’re awesome Tim! Thank you so much for the kindness and support 🙏🏻☺️

[@dbowe414]

Big buy regret. I fell in love with a wonderful hand tied wool rug. It is a wonderful soft muted off white tones light with muted gray pattern. Even though the $8000 original price I paid $2000, the cost made my hubby not happy. I thought I got a steal because it was on sale. I knew it would look great with the new custom sofa we had just ordered. Wrong! The blue gray of the new sofa made the off white just look like the carpet was dirty. Sad because it is a beautiful piece.

[@dbowe414]

By the way Julie, your videos are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your practical wisdom. I love “buy well, cry once”

[@MLW374]

Sell it and newt time go to homegoods. They have great deals.

[@Lili-xq9sn]

Maybe the rug can go in anther room...?

[@JulieKhuu]

It can still be a beautiful rug with the right combination D! I have hope 😅💫

[@JulieKhuu]

You might even make that money back too D! Great advice 🙌🏻

[@faithchan1821]

At our last house, we had a galley kitchen and in order to have two ovens without losing space and a well-appointed previous design, we opted to replace the over-the-range microwave (recirculating vent) with a convection oven/microwave oven combo and paid to vent it outside like a standard standalone hood. The venting was actually more powerful than a standard hood because it was a higher end convection oven, so it would be incorrect to claim that people can only have a recirculating vent if they have a microwave hood venting system. It costs more, but a smaller space can have a "higher" end solution like ours that still added the value of more healthy (and powerful) outside venting. It may not be the most "beautiful" option, but in our space it was the best logical option that added, beauty, usability, and maintained the absolutely necessary space.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for your insight Faith! I’ll keep this in mind next time I have a challenging kitchen that needs this fix! 🙏🏻☺️

[@sweetcandy3525]

Love Love this video so much! We are remodelling the entire house and changing furnitures and these informations help a lot. I want to make it all correct this time and just buy pieces that i really love and are functional and of course within the style i want. Thanks Julie♥️

[@JulieKhuu]

Take your time! That’s my best advice to curate a home you truly love 🥰

[@mirembestella6665]

Looking sooo beautiful Julie

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much Mirembe 😊💕

[@carmelcasas5808]

I purchased a top of the line washer and dryer and hated it! I didn’t use all the functions, the front load washer leaked, and it took forever to wash stuff. The dryer too really long too. BUT it looked great LOL! Years Later replace it with a simpler basic model.

[@JulieKhuu]

Haha lol good one! Sometimes all the bells and whistles detract from the primary functions for sure!

[@okeidragorrer2204]

Love it can’t wait to update the lighting in my house looking forward to the styling video need help on how to pull it all together

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Okeidra! ☺️

[@5530alex]

Very useful and wise information. I cannot tell you how many buying mistakes I have made during the years. My favorite story is when I purchased a floor sample living room set. It had everything I was looking for. Modern style I like, comfortable, fit in the space and amazing price. Here comes the but. i did not like the color and the coffee table it came with was not the coffee table I wanted in the first place. So guess what happened my very affordable living room set went to my niece as she is just starting out. I bought the more expensive living room set and coffee table that I wanted and cannot get the time back for buying that pumpkin color sofa set that reminded me of halloween everyday for 5 years of my life.

[@JulieKhuu]

Hahaha exactly! 5 years later you finally get what you deserved all along 🙌🏻

[@kimmboleee]

Hey Julie. Great videos, what are your views on resin tables? I was thinking to get one but on the other hand I think it may be out of style soon and I’d end up regretting the purchase Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

You can always sell it when it no longer inspires you Kim! Go with your gut 👍🏻

[@tianp736]

I love your series Julie! It came at the perfect time for me as I’m shopping around for furnitures for our new house! I’ve been following your episodes week by week, and you are always one step ahead of me, it’s like ‘I just started wondering about this’! 😁 I was thinking if you have any tips for planning a living + dining room open concept space? Tips on the living room sofa and dining table placements. I would upload a pic of the floor plan if I can - which I also learned to draw because of your videos! ☺️❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome Skylar! So glad I can help! Lay out the easier room first, in this case the dining room since you know you need a dining table + chairs. Measure the leftover space, figure out the focal wall, and voila! Face the sofa towards that wall and design the accent pieces around it. You can do it! 🙌🏻

[@tianp736]

Julie Khuu 🥰🥰thanks so much for your response and this step by step advice! I will follow and hopefully everything will sort out smoothly ❤️

[@tianp736]

Julie Khuu hey Julie!! My husband is watching your series together with me now! ☺️ he used to want a recliner sofa but now agreed to go with a sectional with chaise! Hehehe thanks so much 😘 our longest wall is 123 inch wide and we have 2 sectionals that we like. One is 90 inch wide and another is 110 inch wide. Which one will go best with the wall and the space? We probably want to place a floor lamp on the side of the sectional but it is not mandatory. Thanks so much in advance 💖💖

[@tianp736]

Julie Khuu after asking the previous question we went back and watched the episode of measuring space again - so the longest walk should actually be the focal point and sofa should be placed facing that - however if that way, the sofa will be backing the railings, would that be weird? 🤔

[@ashleyl3870]

This channel is underrated!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and all your support Ashley 🙏🏻💗

[@nancycorrea538]

Thanks for all of the great tips! So helpful. So much I didn't think about. Btw where did you get your shirt for this video?

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Nancy! Most of my looks are linked on my style blog (in description box)

[@jackl6322]

Please show us how to choose and place art in neutral/minimal rooms. It seems like the old method of matching space shape to art doesn't fly now days. Pottery Barn shows lots of white matting and I can't understand placement shapes when grouping art based on what I'm seeing. Thanks for your videos! They're always full of inspiration and great tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

I love this idea, will add it to my list Jack! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@yolandajones6077]

I FOUND THAT CHAIR!!!! YEAH. I'm getting it.

[@JulieKhuu]

Woohoo! Best feeling ever! ☺️👍🏻

[@margaretboyd8675]

Excellent! I spent half the summer trying to find inexpensive outdoor furniture. My patience paid off tho when my hubbie found a beautiful Eddie Bauer set for cheap!

[@JulieKhuu]

Budget finds are always the best 🙌🏻

[@sfreason4112]

Beautiful granite in your Kitchen. Great slabs.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you! That was the best investment I made for my home, I love it! 😍

[@ATI-Tendra]

Hi Julie, thanks for the knowledge shared each week. I look forward to each Tuesday every week. Hope we start on another amazing series after this one. I really really need you view on this.... I am still in the process of laying out my entire kitchen (new construction). I live in a tropical region and I have both gas burner/stove and induction stove/cooktop. Now I am so CONFUSE on placement of both in the kitchen (Really want to observe the Feng Shui kitchen rules). I will be installing a kitchen island that has another faucet. Thanks.

[@JulieKhuu]

Keep them both on the same south wall if you can K. They can be spaced apart, but on the south wall. Thank you so much for watching and your kindness ☺️

[@ATI-Tendra]

@@JulieKhuu thanks Julie for the great idea... how far apart can I place them... side by side or....????

[@paulnguyen3122]

Great tips!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Paul! 🙏🏻☺️💕

[@kellyberry4173]

I've got a monster couch coming...😬.....hope there's no crying involved. Covid has put ordering furniture coming months away. It's beautiful tho......wish me luck!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

If you’ve measured appropriately, it will be worth the wait I’m sure Kelly!! 🙌🏻☺️

[@veram8547]

I bought dark porcelain tile over the light I loved. At the time dark was in. 😭. Too expensive to change in the entire house.

[@JulieKhuu]

You can always install a floating floor system like laminate right over it. No need to demo Vera

[@PKHOKIE11]

Could you provide some companies that meet the recommended sofa requirements? Either ready made for purchase or that you can have designed. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

They were all listed in the previous shop and source video ☺️

[@dorrettedwards1106]

Great ideas Julie thanks much.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Dorrett!

[@kathrynjackson9160]

Regretted several Washer/Dryer purchases over the years. When it comes to a Washing Machine low water is good for the planet, but not so much for my son's baseball clothes. When that clay gets ground into the outfits it is almost impossible to get out. Many of the newer styles now offer extended soaking times to make up for the loss of a agitator. I think people have complained so much that is why many companies now also offer machines with them back in. Dryers are hit and miss. Not all settings are what the are labeled to be.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and providing such great insight Kathryn! I’ll keep that in mind when my babe gets to the sports age! Have you tried a cup of vinegar in the wash? I hear the bit of acid helps break down some of the stains (definitely keeps whites super white) 👍🏻

[@Noname-pq8sn]

Show us your dishwasher panel!

[@JulieKhuu]

You can see my entire kitchen in the kitchen makeover and design mistakes kitchen video AK ☺️

[@azucena7castro]

For lighting: even the chosen color palette of a space can help decide which color lighting to get

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, but some still have a hard time visualizing so getting a bunch of bulbs to test out will help tremendously 👍🏻

[@dalyshow01]

I regret my section sofa! I wanted a deep mahogany. yummy sofa. Instead I bought a cotton cloth gray sectional. When it arrived it was awful it wasn’t even the right color I picked a cream sectional, but didn’t have the nerve to send the gray one back. Now I’m stuck with it, I hate it !!I wish I had just got my leather sofa. Not this horrific giant monster. I’ve had it for 3 years now, & I despise it. 😫😜🙌🏽 but well, cry one, that’s my new LINE, totally using that! ♥️♥️♥️

[@JulieKhuu]

Don’t suffer for another 3 years Nik! Sell this sectional and buy what you love! You deserve it!! 🙌🏻

[@linamartinez1104]

Regret: Oak dining table and oak roll top desk. Selling them. Not really my taste but lasts a lifetime. Q: Where do you find a square glass or marble top wrought iron table? Think you created an awesome channel, the public definitely needed it. Thanks.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Lina! I linked my favorite resources in the SHOP AND SOURCE video from this series. Check it out and use my tips to help filter your search ☺️

[@TrishDigginsDesign]

Facebook marketplace. Consignment stores.

[@dgeres2706]

Hi Julie, I have an adjustable bedframe, that I love, but it doesn't have a headboard. Can you suggestion something? Or talk about unorthodox headboards, such as drapes, that would work with this type of bedframe?

[@JulieKhuu]

I custom made a headboard for my client with a sleep number bed. A great DIY option would be upholstering a wood panel and affixing it right to your wall DG! I have done this design before, check the collabs playlist for more tips ☺️

[@sandhya1985]

where can we buy the 8 way hand tied sofas? everywhere i look seem to be the wave spring or webbing support for the sofas

[@JulieKhuu]

So many vendors Sandy! Wayfair, Living Spaces, Pottery Barn, Article, Cisco Bros, Hancock & More, Perigold, Serena & Lily to name a few. You just have to filter your search for that specific fabrication method 👍🏻

[@johnhoughtonbey7053]

Your hair looks amazing with that blouse x makes me wanna go n buy 50 sofas lol xx

[@JulieKhuu]

Lol thank you for watching John 🙏🏻☺️

[@johnhoughtonbey7053]

@@JulieKhuu It's my pleasure darling x your videos are very informative x and you are absolutely beautiful x a real pleasure to watch xx

[@mariaclark8451]

Thanks Julie ❤️... always helpful

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Maria ☺️

[@neemakweka697]

Thank you so much.This video is very helpful.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Neema! 🙏🏻

[@patriciacgarza7892]

Julie, another great video 👏🏼👏🏼. You offer such great tips and ideas 💡. You are very helpful, I’m still working on my living room. Is it ok not to have an end table next to the sofa? The sofa I ordered is approx 66” long and takes up the majority of the wall. Can I just put a standing lamp at the end of my couch since I also don’t have standard lights in there? All your help is appreciated 🥰

[@JulieKhuu]

Yup, no end table is required if you have a coffee table as your main source of surface space. The floor lamp can stand alone no prob Patricia!

[@barbarahales4569]

Great ideas! I didn't hear you mention measuring a person and then creating the custom furniture according to body size. Or buying a sofa that fits the person. :D Love your video's!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Barbara! Once you do that, you open the entire can of worms to custom everything 😆