How To Make Your Home Look Cozy 🥰

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In this video, I go over some of my favourite ways to make your home look cozy. Just in time for fall and winter, let's talk about some ways that you can make your house look cozy and warm. So often, this weather can get pretty bleak depending on where you live, so here are my tips to make it beautiful and comfortable.
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00:00 - How To Make Your Home Look Cozy
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[@lutra-lutra]

a cat curled up somewhere brings a lot cozy vibes🐱❤

[@Geronimo2Fly]

I agree! A curled up dog will do it for me too.

[@felicitousfeline9956]

Cats, the ultimate cozy! (If you like them.)

[@3653cw]

😺

[@brendaboden5153]

My home is cozy cause it reflects my warm personality

[@MJ-sy2en]

Nice

[@colleen9580]

😊

[@raven4090]

Same here. 😊

[@VC-mo5yg]

Okay.

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Nick?? Nick, is this you incognito?!?

[@numbernine3436]

My daughter& sil bought a 3500 sq ft home. A mo later they decided to go on a 10 day vacay w/o the children. I stayed @ their home w/kids. At this point nothing was decorated, no rugs, drapes etc. Everything was so hard & cold, that around day 7 I sat down & cried. Beautiful home but not warm. Hardwood floors, granite, glass stainless steel. I wasn't sure what had made me so emotional but I had thought multiple times that their home was just "hard" 10 days later I walked back into my apartment, I immediately felt calm. Rugs, lighting, fabric chairs , throws & throw pillows...ahhhhhhhh it was like a decorating xanax

[@therabbithat]

Maybe their kids made you cry

[@zvezdoblyat]

​@@therabbithatDef the kids. If anything undecorated home makes someone cry, that sounds a bit too dramatic

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

“You can experience nature without having to go in…which I’m a big fan of.” Always good ideas but the snarky humor is why I always kook for Nick’s newest YT videos.😂

[@cynthiajohnston424]

😂 Our local national & county parks here in east central Illinois are still regularly enjoyed by lots of people in Winter - walking , hiking & jogging , of course , & hopefully xc skiing in a few weeks ! 🧤🥾🧥 🎿 🌲💚

[@isagoldfield7393]

Yes & yes please! I do enjoy Nicks korkyness….is that a word😂😂😂

[@3653cw]

♥

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I would only add one element: *scent.* Cozy scents are pine, vanilla, warm spices like cinnamon or clove, etc. Stay away from florals if you're going for a cozy feeling, they're more for spring or summer.

[@krytolandros1775]

He did mention this in his other video about coziness. But I agree, wood smell especially are my favorite (sandalwood, cedar, etc.)

[@bellati2006]

Yes. I totally agree. We bought one of those expensive diffusers recently. Oh my goodness. One of the best purchases I have made in a long time. When that puppy comes on, it fills my whole house with scent. Love it.

[@imageisn0thing]

Totally agree

[@froggreen2067]

Yes

[@michelletothill8551]

Scents are one item that you have to be careful with. Some people are incredibly sensitive to scents and they can trigger migraines. Additionally some scents can be deadly for pets. There have a been a few news reports recently regarding this issue. But a bowl of pine cones, cinnamon sticks and cloves, gently warmed by fairy lights will give off a lovely scent that is less likely to trigger health issues. And this time of year a natural Christmas Tree does a fantastic job of bringing in natural scent.

[@glennawhiteman6335]

Plants are finally mentioned in a positive way!!!! Yes, super cozy and cam show personality in the pots and plants themselves.

[@laurengee33]

Lighting is the jewelry of the home-never underestimate its power to add coziness! ❤

[@KB-hs7vh]

I love this perspective!

[@kristinam2719]

This is especially true of ambient lighting!

[@cupofcakee]

and hardware! I changed out the hardware on my cheap-ass amazon end table and it makes it look so much more expensive & personal to me

[@patriciafuchs5970]

A friend of mine has cork floors, even in the kitchen! They are forgiving, waterproofed and still look new after almost 45 years!! Love them. They did a lot of research before they chose cork.

[@catherinelooke1499]

Yes, cork! Fabulous, soft, quiet and durable. Easy care and no aching legs. Love them.

[@jeanvignes]

I grew up in a house with cork floors in the formal living room and the family room (side-by-side rooms separated by folding doors.) The cork was very forgiving for tumbling children. My mom would wax it from time to time and put her four children in clean white cotton socks to "polish" the floor by dancing and sliding all over it. What fun! However, it's not sturdy enough to withstand the gouging claws of doggos, especially when they lie down, dig in, and use the cork for leverage as they groom themselves.

[@lindaartz3297]

I love cork floors. I live in Florida so I inherited ceramic tile in my current house and one former house and HATE it. I have had solid wood floors and love them. I am at an age where I can live alone but need to live close to my daughter, just in case, so we have found one but it is a gut job. These videos are helping with planning. Since I am on the water in a hot climate I want hard surface with washable rugs. Suggestions appreciated.

[@sarachristman16]

I love my cork floors. Had them in my last home, too.

[@rickyloftin2968]

I love cork as a material in general, but as flooring, I really hate it. It was popular here in the UK in the 70's so instantly looks dated to me, reminds me of my nans kitchen

[@SparksandBubbles]

Warm tones, wood floor, slightly dark long red curtains, warm lighting, rug... My idea of cozy lives around Gryffindor's common room.

[@brianahicks4805]

This is a super needed video. Every other day someone posts a picture of their white, austere, textile-less home and asks “why doesn’t my room feel cozy?????”

[@katebowers8107]

Note: padding under rugs, for both safety (prevents skidding) and comfort/sound muffling

[@olga138]

It also extends the life of the rug to have a pad under it.

[@sarahwatts7152]

And it feels lush! Such a huge difference when you sort of sink into the rug rather than clump over it

[@babsp2360]

I have concrete floors with laminate and my rug always felt cold on the feet. Got three single duvets and put them under the rug - what a transformation for only a few pounds. Was a bit bouncy at first but has now settled down & feels super lux

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

​@@babsp2360WOW! thank u for this tip!!

[@susanbaker2796]

Diffused light bulb: "........cool, whatever, fine, I'm a hypocrite, so sue me!" Nick, you're killing me with this! So hilarious.

[@MelMc188]

"haven't you ever seen a hypocrite before?" has got to be my fav Nick line.

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I don’t care what anyone says, I think carpeting is warm n cosy. In the cold, gloomy and draughty north of the UK we need to feel cosy here and carpets do the trick. There’s definitely nothing yucky about them if you keep them clean and unless you live in a mansion it takes no time at all to whip the vacuum cleaner over them 🥰

[@Kristi54321]

Making note to watch out for Nick's upcoming episode: "Asylum Chic: 10 Great Tips!" 😄

[@joycependleton4117]

😂🤣

[@staceyhart9746]

🤣🤣🤣 padded walls are another layer of texture, right? 😉

[@Josuperhero]

😹

[@Barbarian-tw6jf]

I bought a 1962 built home with beautiful original wood windows, floors, kitchen cabinets. Thank goodness previous owners didn't paint everything white! This feels much more like a home to me.

[@SL-fu7sh]

I’m guilty- I paint everything White!

[@threearrows2248]

I live in Miami and live in a little neighborhood with a Key West/Colonial vibe and the first thing anyone says when they come over is how cute and cozy my home is. What helps: we're NOT minimalists; dark wood floors; exposed beams; lots and lots of things we love on the walls and on shelves; comfy seating; lots of bookshelves; all the french doors we could fit which lets us see our lush, tropical backyard.

[@pippastar1606]

totally here for how funny Nick is 😅 (not just the excellent decor advice)

[@kawaiidere1023]

I love how this is like everything I hate in a building because I live somewhere unfortunately hot. Tiles are so much better than carpet because they can stay cool. Light paint is better at storing less heat than dark paint. Coolness is better than warmth

[@MrEagle8697]

We did real solid oak floors all over our new construction house, which wasn't easy to get as flooring contractors love vinyl, and I'm shocked how literally warm it is on the feet. Best upgrade we made. Our neighbors did the standard vinyl plank stuff and thier floors are freezing in the MN winter. Bring back real wood. It's just better.

[@carolmelancon]

LOVE the analogy of the club at 4 am - really drives the point home. Your facial expression and mannerisms were perfect. I think I've looked and moved exactly like that, back in the day at 4 am, when the lights going up rip the beer goggles off way too harshly.

[@alib6615]

I love that you continually hit the point home on how important lighting is. I was ALWAYS a mood lighting girly. I am very sensitive to light (multiple people call me Morticia or do the sign of the cross and hiss in my presence) and have always preferred the soft/dimmer bulbs. I got smart plugs a year or two ago for my bedroom and office and it changed my life! It is difficult to find bulbs lower than 40W at the hardware store and I can do with a 25W or less. So, not only do I have the soft yellow bulbs, but I can dim them to the amount of light I want. So cozy!

[@patrickmurphy3179]

I have harsh white lights and a florescent light in our kitchen. My wife has poor eyesight so she (and I) need to see what we are doing in there. No, it's not cozy but it's not like we just hang out there unless it's daylight.

[@DoubleMD11]

Same here! Played soccer all through college and got multiple concussions to show for it…now I’m hypersensitive to white lights. Dim lighting for the win!

[@log9357]

A plant that can survive a lot and looks reeeaally cosy is ivy. You can grow it from a cutting, it's really easy to maintain, and it will drape over your furniture very nicely if you put it high up!

[@karenk2409]

Soft is cozy. Soft lights; lamps, not overhead. Soft colors. Soft rug or carpet. Really comfortable soft chairs. Soft cushy throws. Calming, contemplative artwork featuring soft themes. Natural fabrics and materials. Candles. Books. Soft music, maybe really mellow jazz. A real fireplace with actual wood and fire crackling away. Add hot chocolate. Aaaaahhhh ... heaven.

[@mtnshelby7059]

Tip number 6, nothing says warm and cozy like a dog, especially if she sheds (eye roll).

[@shelly410]

A good day is a day spent watching a video from Nick!

[@sarahberrios-rickman8517]

As a new homeowner I am SO THANKFUL FOR YOU!!!!!!!! Plus you’re hysterical.

[@MoMo-nj2oc]

I love that you emphasize good lighting to create a cozy space. I agree with you- lighting is everything

[@marenwilliams2787]

Light at head height is so important for coziness! I get client pushback when I tell them they need lamps sometimes. I don’t care if you have 1000 watt cans every 4” in the ceiling. You need light at head height, and if you have the space, an up light or two!

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

Really resonated with the “I like plants but they don’t like me” moment. I love plants but cannot keep them alive even when I try. I’m hoping that moving into my empty nester years soon will help change that.

[@kateflies3930]

Plants...many years ago, our kids referred to my putting plants on kitchen window sill as death row...ditto with goldfish...I relate...

[@sarahbanks7376]

I see your hard wood flooring and I give you cork flooring. Warm, soft, lots of different grains, shades etc. had it in the hall for over 15 years and it's like new. More recently installed in our living room!

[@sidilicious11]

My cozy house features: -lots of art on the walls -lots of red, some orange and gold colors on furniture/spreads/pillows -woodstove -natural wood cabinets/furniture -handwoven/looped/braided rugs, especially wool rugs -incandescent lighting, no LED’s, -mood lighting

[@tealkerberus748]

Woodburners do horrendous things to your indoor air quality and giving your kids asthma will not make your house feel cozy. Also there's just no way not to bring dirt and insects into your house when you're bringing in a load of firewood. I loved it as a kid and installed one in my house as an adult and I can tell you never again. We'll have a woodburning barbeque pit in our outdoor entertaining area for the atavistic satisfaction of sitting around a fire together, but I won't have it in the house. LEDs can give you whatever light value you like these days, and in a good broad spectrum that shows colours how you expect them to look. The really up-tech ones can be programmed to give a cooler light for being alert and performing your best during work hours if you wfh, and imperceptibly transition into warmer hues through the late afternoon and evening. I agree with the rest of this. Add underfloor heating for warm feet, a couple of cats, and a good workspace for your preferred fibrecraft hobby, and your living space will make you want to stay home forever.

[@eel324]

Cork floors are a great alternative. Softer than hardwood but easy to keep clean. And sustainable.

[@tealkerberus748]

Just don't ever have a dog in a house with cork tiles.

[@yourconnection9303]

If you're a serial plant killer - like Nick is 😉 - definitely incorporate faux plants and trees in your home. Plants are very healing for us to just look at and be around as well, and the mind can't differentiate between what is a faux or real plant/tree.🌿 🌵 🌴🌲

[@thesender6793]

I’ve never met a fake plant that was easily cleaned, and the polyester they’re made of attracts dust more than a live plant. Clean, fake plants may fool the mind. Dusty, fake plants are depressing. My mind knows the difference.

[@pd6055]

Had a lighting meltdown at the store today. It isn't easy to get the temperatures of your leds to match when none of the stores will carry more than 4 replacement bulbs of the same type and temperature for under cabinet bulbs. Ended up photographing UPC codes and coming home to order online.

[@kylebramhall2604]

I learn so much from your videos! If you are looking for any ideas we could use a hand with figuring out how to decorate large, very tall ceilinged living room. Extra credit if you can tell us how to deal with a massive wall with a slanted ceiling.

[@johnnyboyvan]

I love carpet in my bedroom otherwise the rest of the place is hardwood. Classic and classy.😊

[@Marann771]

Hi Nick! Love this! Warm colors always add an immediate overall cozy feeling to any space. Layered area rugs always! White or light colored walls show artwork better. In addition to great furnishings, I always have to have a cozy throw blanket and pillows to curl up with. Lighting in many forms, including candles, always! Greenery and/or organic elements are wonderful. Unfortunately my cats prevent me from having too many live plants so I incorporate a few silk options, mostly flowers because I'm a big gardener and love to bring the outdoors inside. Thx for a great video!!! ❤

[@writerinfact1768]

Yes! The only plants my cats wouldn't touch were the catnip ones. Everything else they shredded. Including the cacti!

[@victorialove9104]

I don't agree that white or light color walls always show art better. I have been to many art museums around the world that have mid tone or dark color walls in rooms to show off the art. Very contemporary art is mostly shown in white walls. But most other genres of art look better with a more enveloping color on the walls. Your eyes are drawn into the art without the distraction and light bouncing of sterile white walls. The right carefully chosen color brings the art forward. ❤

[@spacebar9733]

​@@victorialove9104 yes I agree. And you can have sconces or library bar lights for art too

[@Timmakesmusic]

@@victorialove9104 Agree! Artwork can look stunning against a darker coloured wall, especially in a gilt frame. I painted the walls of my study/spare room in a very dark chocolatey green-brown and I have a gallery wall with paintings and prints in gilt frames. The art pops so much more and has much greater impact than when the walls were white.

[@ANinjasEerierEnemy]

Oh my gosh, we have a dehumidifier to keep our place cozy. Such an awful feeling in our room before we got it. The cold felt colder, the books were mouldering, the windows were growing... stuff. So yes, proper humidity control is vital!

[@KrisHughes]

I decided to buck the trend when the wood flooring trend started 30 years ago. I have carpet, I take care of it, and I love it. Carpet is wonderful. It's warm and it also absorbs sound. Hell is living downstairs from a family with hardwood floors and little kids.

[@DNAConsultingDetectives]

Great timing for getting cozy! ⭐️ Lighting is something that hasn’t come easily for me. You’ve taught us so much about lighting! I’m going to need to review your video on lighting again.

[@lauralake7430]

Nick: self watering pots. Life saving, for you and the plants. You refill the pot maybe every two weeks

[@martifinan998]

"Look how cozy he is! Look how cozy he is just sittin over here! Isn't he a dream?" You know what else is a dream are your sinuous walnut chairs. Sinuous. 🔥

[@kathleenwiens6763]

Nick, I appreciate that you put your energy towards illuminating the spectrum of right choices that we could make...the "do's" rather than the 'don'ts." It feels very affirming and inspiring. For Xmas I'm asking Santa for your online course.

[@TheDisneylover23]

I need to say thank you Nick. My mind has been chaos, because I like so many different things. You are truly helping me compartmentalize my thoughts. I told my oldest son about you and sent him a video. He said he enjoyed it so I think we have a bond now too. Plus, I love a man that doesn't hold back and speaks what he means. The video on getting things that are easier to clean was gold to me. I will think about how my designs can be improved when the time comes, and I'll have an easier time choosing colors, lighting and everything you talk about. Thanks so much for your insight. I was really lost, lol!

[@AmbiPanby]

Representation for the plant gays in the room! 🪴🤌🪴🤌🪴

[@KatieSmith-ue9ld]

Add a dog. Dogs are cozy! My huge Cane Corso snuggles on the couch with me and makes my home cozy! 😂❤

[@riawhetstone3725]

So glad plants got a shout out 😃 They soften my home by bringing an imperfect, natural beauty to their spaces. Also, my husband asked me to name one straight male plant influencer that I follow regularly & I couldn’t 😅😆 So yeah, mustn’t forget the plant gays 💕

[@LULC0759]

When speaking on lighting you are preaching to the choir with me. Retired lighting designer here🙋🏼‍♀️LED Kelvin 3-35K is perfect for interior ambiance. Watch those Lumens as well. Some are so low (box store lamps) once you dim them the light disappears. I use a lot of dimmers and quality lamps (bulbs). Layer the lighting in every room. Another thing when you choose a chandelier, flush mount, sconces make sure they compliment the room decor….it will set your room off with a beautiful fixture. Shop local showrooms for the best selections.😊

[@EM-ru3eh]

Nice cozy tips 😉 Let me add: put dimmers on your outdoor lights, too. It's great to be able to turn them down super low. On the plant thing, buying cut greenery or taking trimmings from the yard is another way to go, instead of trying to keep a plant alive. 🌿

[@MoMo-nj2oc]

I love love LOVE your walnut table and chairs. Just gorgeous

[@n4musica]

My house is rented and it’s this mix of concrete and warm wood. It felt really industrial when it was empty and I was touring it, but now it’s my favorite place to be. So cozy

[@sassygirl6407]

"It's not that I don't like plants, they just don't like me" 😂 Same, I can totally relate 😂 But the jute rug (don't know if I spelled that right, I'm from Belgium), seems kinda rough on my feet. I would choose a softer rug. Ow and blankets 🤗

[@CooperMaMa322]

When selecting a wall color consider how much natural light is available. I am in a first floor condo with eastern only light which in Florida keeps things cooler. I kept the walls light and the windows as uncovered as possible. A very deliberate decision.

[@lilysgram5886]

Living in Florida is a whole different thing isn’t it?

[@leab.2916]

I have dreamed of a video on this topic for so long from my favorite design youtuber. I love to clean, but I love designs that helps us keep a house clean. We have a few months left in our appartment and I think all the time about how this place is so hard to clean and keep clean because they did not think it through. You were spot on, really. I want a part 2, please 🙏🙏

[@cassidee1473]

I love my concrete floors. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter, easy to clean.

[@jamieb3318]

We have concrete floors also. I have multiple pets, so it makes sense. We stained ours a brown color, and I do have rugs.

[@EBrenry]

So Nick is from Canada. I’m from WI. I remember visiting my grandmother (originally from Chicago) when she was living in Deep south TX. We were invited to dinner at her friends’ house and they had *gorgeous* terracotta tile floors. Didn’t feel cold or lifeless in the least. Wouldn’t have worked up north in the actual cold, but there? 😍

[@jamieb3318]

@EBrenry yeah I live in South Texas, so cold isn't really an issue.

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

​@EBrenry concrete has high thermal mass so holds the warmth in cooler climates.. www.yourhome.gov.au/materials/concrete-slab-floors

[@lorraineedmond5921]

I love my heated concrete floors, but they are hard, so we wear indoor shoes and have rugs

[@lisagalvin9987]

In my family we always refer to the single overhead light as “the bus light” as in “can we please turn off the bus light??” lol. So harsh and unflattering. And if it’s a boob too, it’s just an atrocity.

[@user-xi7gz6sz4w]

It's similar to landscape designers - they "soften the hardscape," adding "soft" plantings to the "hard" retaining walls, walkways and patios. Beautiful contrast.

[@mellfraze8112]

I love having daylight bulbs for lighting rooms during the day & warmer task lighting for the evening as we relax & wind down. My plants prefer the daylight bulbs too.

[@StacyForest738]

I was wondering if mixing light temps would work. I want the same, daylight for day, warmer at night.

[@mellfraze8112]

@@StacyForest738 it works great in my opinion. I have daylight bulbs in the main overhead light fixture for each room as well as a couple supplemental full spectrum lights specifically above the plants that need more light, lamps & accent lights all have warm white bulbs. Several lights are on dimmers too so we can tone down the brightness of the daylight bulbs. The main thing is just not to mix different temperature bulbs in a single fixture.

[@margarethubbard1173]

OMG I love love love your dining chairs

[@joycependleton4117]

COZY is really important, thanks Nick! Lighting on dimmers! Yes! Candles add coziness along with that. I switch out the throw & the pillows on my sofa from the light spring & summer color to a darker cozier pattern. If there's not enough space to store extra pillows, zippered covers are great too, plus they're washable!

[@nele9045]

A note on texture and material: stone can feel warm or cold depending on finish, honed stone on countertops can feel soft, almost warm, while polished stone can feel cold and clinical. Same with tiles: terracotta or travertine tile can feel very warm and inviting, whereas a very smooth, glossy tile feels cold.

[@lisashaw309]

Home Depot has touch bulb dimmers for $10. I have them in a lamp or two in every room. They make any lamp dimmable. All you do is touch once for low, twice for medium, three for high and again to turn off. They are genius. Solves the issue of what wattage to use in any lamp. You get every level of lighting by touch.

[@hr0y563]

you talking about lighting is killing me!! 🤣 it's soo onpoint though! I die inside when there's that harsh ass blue light in someones home!!

[@jordanxfile]

Every time I hear you talk about those white lights, I giggle 😆 I absolutely hate hate hate the white lights and cannot understand how people feel comfortable in their homes with those.

[@terryruiz7417]

Had to chuckle at the "cozy" title. A friend of my husband's first comment when walking into our family room..."Oh, cozy!" Wood floors, stone fireplace, one wall of books, deep red sofa, denim comfy chair, braided rug, older wood pieces of furniture...throw in a rocker, quilted pillows, cream colored hand made throws, primitive art...yep, cozy....😊

[@sannita2007]

And then there are bird-people that have to give uv-lights for the birds. The light is blueish daylight. Adding to that I have jungle and plant lights. But in the evening when the daylight is turned off the cozy atmosphere takes over and makes everything so cozy.

[@kristend344]

I have two sets of overhead lighting in my basement home theater (both sets are on dimmers). One set of can lights, which are in corners and I have set really low to give just a hint of light so no one trips in the dark on their way to the snack bar. I can turn them up if we need more light. and a set of bright white LED slim profile ones - so I can see the dirt I need to clean after movie night . . . Or so I can see to wrap gifts because it was a great place to set up a Christmas gift wrap station . . . the rims on both are painted to match the blue ceiling, so they mostly just blend in.

[@LambentLark]

Nick, you need a shamrock plant. You will love it. They practically talk!. Put it in a sunny window. They love that south light. Then, look at it when ya get home. If it is up stretched tall and happy, appreciate it and go on with your plans. If its little propeller of leaves is starting to fall over, give it a glass of room temp water. That's it. It will want a drink once week+ - depending on humidity. Rhay have sweet little white flowers if you make them really happy.

[@Helcaloth]

I'm definitely a nesting type of person and have always made an effort to make the spaces I occupy cozy. I've let friends keep some plants, pillows and decorations when I've moved out bc I would have felt bad letting them go on to live in essentially sterile environments 😭

[@kevinhman6164]

Nick: "He's Cozy!" :)

[@maddscientist3170]

Tile, concrete floors works best in warm/hot climates.... dimmer switches & greenery are a must

[@kathrynp7595]

I live in San Diego and warm looking tile floors are a must, keeps the house cool

[@33Jenesis]

Aroma is a key to set a mood. We all love the smell of freshly baked goods, coffee, and spices (especially during holidays).

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

Thanks for an overall view of putting a room together. The thing I struggle most with is having the soft light. I am one of those people that reacts negatively to yellow lights so I put Daylight LED bulbs everywhere. It’s just something people that come into my home have to deal with I guess. Maybe I’m just meant to live in asylum light! 😁

[@Jordan-4-Him-NM]

My husband and I are both 71 yo and need the bright light to see things sharply. We do have softer lighting available, yet as people age or if their eyesight needs additional light, the LED works wonders.

[@writerinfact1768]

Add dimmers. You'll probably grow to appreciate the options.

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

@@writerinfact1768 I had dimmers in my previous home. I never used them, except the chandelier over the dining room table. I always want lots of bright light.

[@ayanamij]

You should do a video on how to design the spaces of moving dwellings.

[@kjadan101]

“The plant g@ys are in the comments” 😂😂 I felt that in my soul. SOME OF US ONLY REMEMBER TO WATER THINGS THAT MEOW OR BARK M’KAY 😅

[@samanthav563]

I got a Zanzibar plant, it is very hardy and only needs water about every other week, I got it as an office plant at first but now I work from home so it’s my little buddy. I’ve kept it alive for like two years now, a record for me!

[@natassazacharia3090]

13.21 - I love how Nick scolds us in the cutest way possible! 😍 14.19 - I am terrible with plants myself, i can relate... I even managed to kill a few by basically drawing them because i was determined to water them and i went overboard... Nothing can survive under my care...😆 Nick as delightful and informative as always! 😍😍😍

[@isavallejo6226]

You can try with fairy moss, it’s literally an aquatic fern, so i guess it wouldn’t drown! 😂

[@susanfindell6154]

I have lots of orange, green and brown autumnal colors in my house along with a lot of wood. I lighten up the colors in the summer time, but this time of year it’s super cozy 😊

[@franziska919]

Nick excitedly introducing us to his various mood lights was priceless 😂

[@findsharon]

Now I know where to get the lighting for my asylum motif.

[@bogieboog]

Yes all the sounds on porcelein tiles are chaotic and clangy

[@saltwaterpurl]

Two more: 1: Color, and specifically multiple close tones of the same color. Ex: multiple shades of beige and greige. The same tone in multiple textures or materials layered. Ex: Greige sofa in canvas, greige pillows in velvet, greige blanket in a knit. 2: Light and color combined: Fire/candle glow (golden flickering light) is proven to create a positive mood effect and is highly valued in Scandinavia for making spaces more cozy and inviting during long winters. I am assuming this effect could be achieved with a warm flickering light, and doesn't actually have to be open flame.

[@jefferyannesheridan6612]

Great video Nick, but you're forgetting one thing...A CAT! 💕😻

[@meganmaxwell2188]

Hey Nick…. Humidifiers also help keep your wood furniture ‘healthy’. I learned the hard way!

[@653j521]

I have a small, woven, wool strips rug made by a friend on a wall. A tapestry effect can be nice. My accent pieces in colder months are deeper colors. My place is kept somewhat chilly, especially when I'm at work, in winter and some house plants don't survive the seasonal change in lighting and temperature, so I get a few more tolerant plants like poinsettia and bulbs like amaryllis to fill the gaps. It's not much but it's home. :)

[@RagingCanuck]

We had friends who installed a very elaborate wool tapestry over their sofa in the living room. That room was rarely used. During one visit, I wandered into the living room and found, to my horror, a veritable cloud of wool moths hovering over the tapestry. As Nick said, sometimes nature is gross.

[@annedenisegardner2346]

Excellent presentation love the enthusiasm, sarcasm and realism.Makes design feel accessible . Thank you.

[@lilysgram5886]

“ lightbulbs from Home Depot meant for an emergency room….” 😂😂😂

[@Halbmond]

“It feels squishy on your foot” That’s what she said!!!

[@Dahliaismypassion]

You killed me with the asylum light.😂 So true!

[@cathy2142]

Get a snake or Zz plant. Let them dry way out, water , until it drips out into sink then ignore them for 3-4 weeks❤

[@Lisa-jm3nk]

“Plant Gays” LOL

[@margarethubbard1173]

Yes lighting IS everything

[@colleenlovesbolan]

I just click the like button because I just love Nick's channel. Here every week like clockwork, thanks for you!

[@RairakkuMushi]

I need this video!

[@tiffanyb.7596]

Thank You!!! 🥰

[@MAHLEAftermarketPte.Ltd.]

Love that you call your lights “this little guy”, like they are alive. But they bring do life into your home. 🤔😅

[@tara7206]

Love these kinds of videos