How To Design An Impactful Space

[@insomniety]

You're quickly becoming my favorite interior design youtuber!! Highly observant which I feel is what gives you the ability to make relatable and original commentary, and easily understandable/applicable advice.

[@sarsurab2778]

Right!!!

[@beccaamigo]

@@insomniety wow that is such a compliment! Thank you so much for your kind words 🤍🤍🤍

[@robinbirdj743]

@@beccaamigoit’s true!

[@sfuller571]

Agreed!

[@MaryKearns-pp2sc]

Ditto! Totally relatable

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

Nice to see a young person with a soulful home instead of the beige, white and cream homes I see all over the internet.....yawn. Yours has more of a collected look and THAT will NEVER go out of style because it is unique.

[@MyVisibleLife]

I have a dark moody painting of my great great grandfather. It’s a self portrait. My gran had it up at the top of her stairs when I was growing h up. I was terrified to walk past it to go to bed. I thought his eyes were moving! Now I have it and I know more about my relative. I want it up in our new place but wasn’t sure the rest of the decor would work. This video has given me the confidence to try it out. His portrait reminds me that things that used to scare me don’t have to in the future. A powerful message.

[@excellentcomment]

You had me at "Tension". Immediately you went beyond good to great. Accurate and articulate. It IS like the "It Girl" in the room. This is incredibly helpful, thank you. I'm designing a home office. It's very lovely but lacked impact. Tension!! Exactly, thank you! Three minutes in, and I've subscribed. You might enjoy connecting with some of the great practitioners of tension (where money is no object) Alex Papachristidis Axel Vervoordt, and the Blackberry Farm folks. You also brought to my mind the tension I love most; rough vs refined. Gleaming silver service & starched lace on old pecky cypress. Thank you for the great inspo. I will watch your content with much appreciation.

[@susanmckim6637]

I enjoy watching your videos due to the content being so informative. I love how you explain what you are trying to convey. At 73, I can still learn so much about interior design and its principles.

[@beccaamigo]

Susan, I'm so glad you are finding my videos helpful. Thank you for your sweet words 🤍 Also, I apologize for that person's rude reply, they have lost their commenting privileges on this channel.

[@supergran1702]

I have learned more from your videos than any others I have watched, and even books I've read. Thank you for your great explanations. I'm excited that when you are uber-famous, I can say, "I found Becca at the beginning!"

[@nataliemarshall7158]

“The King Himself Drew from Lone Fox” absolutely 😊

[@marydumois4242]

Oh please. He’s an overrated youtuber

[@sarsurab2778]

Her content is unlike any other here.

[@stum7396]

Thank you KZbin! For once the algorithm got it right. Becca, thank you. Superb genius level video, ideas and explanations 👏

[@LysHeaster]

First time finding a video by you and I love! All thoughts I’ve gone into dissecting interiors. I love the detailed thought in your brain and seeing the image and google to school together as we ponder the artwork together. Beautiful work in this video. 💜

[@Pink_Vintage_Barbie]

What a fantastic video! I’m super happy I found your channel! Definitely looking forward to seeing what your share 🩷

[@megangarcia6991]

The small art in the first vignette makes you want to lean in and see what it is. :)

[@DesireeGonza]

Honestly I don’t like tension. My OCD mind gets upset. The tiny painting and the two asymmetrical paintings look weird.

[@michellecrossen3291]

Thanks for the design lesson. I love your esthetic! Please bring us some vintage moody Fall content!

[@megangarcia6991]

Drew's (from Lone Fox) Kitchen is beyond stunning! I see it EVERYWHERE as inspiration :D

[@hiddenhighland]

Excellent video! You are very good at explaining interior design concepts as well as your personal interpretation or understanding of them. Thank you! :)

[@catherinemackinnon5989]

Very well done. Lots of visuals and detailed explanation with comments about individual style being important and not always about following the rules of design: with Balance giving a peaceful atmosphere to a space. Thank you

[@tonirose6776]

Nice shout-out to Lone Fox! I've subscribed to your channel...loved your idea about placing an unexpected objects or arrangement to generate Tension. I loved that idea, and immediately looked around my place for an idea to create tension.

[@despoinamoustaka209]

That's so true about tension. And as you said it doesn't have to be something crazy, just something a little off-centre, a little pop of colour and suddenly your space feels more designed and well though out.

[@carolinamay8328]

This is such a good video. I especially enjoyed the section about tension. As an artist, I think tension is so important in regard to creating interest--like you said. Thanks.

[@SamanthaCrofts]

Thoughtful, insightful and provoking! I really enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@robinbirdj743]

The unexpected choice makes a place feel personal and original. My bathroom was looking too much like a 1900s museum with its claw foot tub, wall mount sink, warm, brown wood beadboard, brass, antique tp holder, and old chair. The 130 yo cabinet wasn’t helping but provided fantastic narrow storage. Yesterday I decided the window needed a vinyl privacy film and used one in a more modern pattern with similar colors (including a pretty aqua blue similar to the color I painted the outside of the tub). The towels are more grayed and work without matching. The effect of those TWO more modern elements in a sea of simple Victoriana helped make the room come ALIVE. Lone Fox GETS me. ❤ Love that you gave Drew’ channel exposure. You’re pretty great, too! Keep creating, keep explaining. I have liked and subscribed (please yes ask people to do this to help you succeed here in this space)! I’m excited to watch your video “ no one” watched!

[@Animegorly]

You are fantastic! I want to design a place that reflects my personality, interests and aesthetics. Sometime me it’s hard not to be influenced by what’s trendy at the moment. But I want to really think for myself and be thoughtful and tap into my intuition, like you said. Thank you. It’s a great skill to think critically. Good job!

[@ginacrusco234]

Nice visual examples of the principles you describe.

[@celticlass8573]

I think one of the reasons that itty bitty framed art works there, is because everything is so monochromatic, and because of the texture of the paneling.

[@beccaamigo]

@@celticlass8573 great observation!!

[@sylvia275]

It helps my creativity so much to hear the principals outspoken. Thank you so much! ☺️

[@BrandyMcElderry-lu2ql]

I love how you explain things. The examples really help me get what you mean. You have given me new inspiration. So many designers are still talking about how to hang curtains haha

[@nydandydoodles5834]

Fantastic video! When I look at the third picture (of the kitchen) I think the offset pictures help give balance to the fact that the hood and stove are out of center in the room. If the frames were centered on the hood, the room would be weighted too heavily towards the window. It’s almost like a teeter-totter, and that little bit of visual weight brings it back to the sweet spot.

[@beccaamigo]

@@nydandydoodles5834 that’s a great observation! You definitely have an eye for this stuff!

[@nydandydoodles5834]

@@beccaamigo aww, thanks, and you, likewise!

[@elisa5560]

I just commented something similar, saw this in some other pictures too, in some way

[@stephanieraphael8338]

it looks like the frames are centered on the ceiling corners

[@nydandydoodles5834]

@@stephanieraphael8338 Yes, I think you are correct. : )

[@BlackLabSD]

first watch of you, love it!

[@juliagracemckenzie]

You're a wealth of knowledge! Thank you for making hard things make sense! Keep it up!

[@andreasupermommy]

Very informative video, thank you!

[@alexandra_r-iy8ey]

In the kitchen two small pictures have been hung in the middle of the room 😊 they actually bring balance to the space otherwise it would be leaning to the left

[@ivettefiorino1144]

I think tension is the bending of an expectation

[@beccaamigo]

@@ivettefiorino1144 wow that’s a GREAT way to put it

[@TheQuietCottage]

Wonderful video! Your content is always so informative and insightful. Thanks for sharing this info with us. I think the hardest part of this for me to implement is tension, I think that's a big part of what separates those who mimic interior design trends from the designers who set the trends, who are really intuitive and creative. Not saying something like tension can't be learned, but I don't think I have that intuition myself naturally, let's say lol. But regardless of that, I learn more about interior design every time I watch your content and I'm loving it!

[@beccaamigo]

@@TheQuietCottage I totally agree and it’s really something that clicked for me just recently. Took years for me to even be able to spot it. Honestly I’d encourage you to just make a few reversible wacky choices and see how it goes. Practicing gets you a lot further than studying. I’m so glad you’re finding the videos helpful. Thank you for the sweet comment, I appreciate you 🫶🏼

[@pandorar1388]

@@beccaamigo Yes, I agree, and one of the best ways to create tension is to buy something that you LOVE, but wouldn't normally purchase because "it doesn't go with the rest of your decor" Bring it home and find a place for it.

[@noexcuses9975]

Where is the video you were going to pin regarding tapping into your intuition? I truly enjoyed this video. You are very detail oriented.

[@certainstrength]

Another thought provoking video. I don't study interior design the way you do so I'm not familiar with the lingo, but tension seems to somewhat "map" to what is called "sprezzatura" in sartorial circles

[@beccaamigo]

I've never heard of this so I had to google it, but yes! It's a very similar concept. I feel like I learn something new every time you comment lol

[@certainstrength]

@@beccaamigo likewise, I’ve learned something new from each of your videos!

[@monicamartinez7871]

Excellent video! Thank you so much. I love decorating and would go mostly with the "formulas". This is so refreshing. :)

[@chaquitanicolita4172]

loved this -- I love your piece on tension. You pinpointed exactly what I am drawn to in my own space (and what I think my friends raise an eyebrow to haha!) but it's something I crave to create and currently need to tap into in my own home since I just moved in. If I don't have it, I feel.. unsettled, like things are too.. in place, if that makes sense. Like you said, expected. I need the funky feeling. It's just that personal in the moment decision to place something somewhere, based on a feeling. "So wrong that it starts to feel right" Loved this video, ill be watching it again Xo

[@carlamartins7464]

You are a great teacher!

[@haycast0310]

Thank you, I learned a great deal.

[@SheQuon]

I love the way you approach design! Would love to see how you’d go about styling an open space kitchen, living and dining area! Cohesion but separation is difficult 😥

[@Onyx-Rose150]

That asymetrical kitchen wasn't just cause. They leaned into the already existing asymetry of the archtectue. Most would have either; gone for symetry anyway, or placed the pictures on the other side to rebalance the look.

[@asiyahnordin4575]

Hi from Malaysia! Loving your content❤❤❤

[@axismundi8]

Beautifully presented and informative video. I find the video jumps unnecessary and disruptive of what could be a lovely smooth video sadly.

[@veronikaemily]

Hi Becca! I am wondering where did you learn everything you know about interior design? Online research, books, classes? I love how digestible all the knowledge is that you share.😊

[@megangarcia6991]

Do you have a video showing a tour of your home?

[@opalqueen21]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ from India

[@PhetogoNoore]

You spoke about symmetry, in my house the fire place is right at the corner and it’s made of stone, I love having a fireplace but it’s annoying that it’s at the corner, so I have been tempted to knock it down, do you think that’s a good idea?

[@elisa5560]

Most times, the pictures you showed there was a logical reason for the placement, size and color. When you look at the other pieces in the room, placing pictures seemingly asymmetrical, in reality, it creates balance cause the other pieces are a different visual weight or are off center, too

[@elisa5560]

I see you explain it in the end, it applies to the first part too mostly just not as obvious

[@beccaamigo]

Great observation and explanation! 👍

[@Whatwhat3434]

Another banger 🎉🎉🎉

[@ankereisenman4824]

It’s amazing how fast your channel has grown! ~1.5k subs in the month I’ve followed you, and somehow you started with 5k subs?

[@beccaamigo]

Yes, thank you! So exciting 🥰 I’m so grateful for all of you!

[@champalitieu]

Hi Becca, could you do a video on how to do with two focal points in a room? My apart is L shape. When you enter the apartment, you see the tail of the L shape (on the right), and then on the left is the elongate L shape lead to the balcony. I cant choose whether I want my focal point is the wall first enter the roôm or the space lead to the balcony 😢😢

[@lorrilj7289]

Thank you for another informative video! I’m curious about your arm tattoo. It’s a piece of art!

[@beccaamigo]

@@lorrilj7289 glad you found the video useful 🫶🏼 It’s really not 😂 I got it when I was 16 in a very sketchy way and it’s pretty terrible up close. It’s a meaningful one though so at least there’s that. All the adults who told me I’d regret it were right 🫡😂

[@lorrilj7289]

@@beccaamigo Meaningful, so you shouldn’t regret it. Regret is for the moments you let slip away, the words you never said or the things you never did. 🥰

[@genzillennial]

Love your style! New sub ❤

[@beccaamigo]

Welcome 🫶🏼 I appreciate you!

[@klmjtr]

👍

[@curtarra]

Your content is interesting and great! Do you have interest in working with us☺

[@beccaamigo]

Possibly! What’s a good email for me to get in touch?