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[@kmbrlruiz]

Can you make a video similar to this but apartment rental friendly? I just moved in and trying to find ways to make my apartment feel like home without ruining it. Please! I am so hooked on your channel and IG

[@annaheya2109]

Same. Still renting and don't want to mess up the house

[@kathryneprickett2083]

I'm a renter too and one thing I learned is that command strips are your friend.

[@653j521]

@@RS-xq4hf You could turn off the electricity? We can't.

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@653j521 All apartment buildings are able to turn off your electrical for JUST your apartment. If your fusebox isn't IN your apartment then it will be accessible by the superintendent. You might need to coordinate a time with them to flick your switch for an hour but it only takes ten minutes to switch out a light so that's plenty of time. It's actually SUPER easy to do. Just find a youtube tutorial and you'll see how easy it is. And yes, just hold on to the original and put it back before moving out.

[@LaughingInTiny]

MOST of these ideas are renter friendly, just with a few tweaks or thought. I've applied all of these to rentals over the years. The tricky part can be where to put the stuff you are taking out. If you discuss with the landlord about where to store things they may be willing to put things in a basement or furnace room. Any time you upgrade a rental they rarely argue UNLESS it's a strata. Stratas are just evil period.

[@tracylalonde4972]

Kiva, I truly think you're the designer out there. You use common sense, which makes things easier to do.

[@jeannealamdari8136]

You’re gifted! The flow of your voice and the actual messaging is excellent.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much, Jeanne!

[@TheBeethovenrox1770]

I agree. You are gifted and approachable.

[@devdawg22]

Personally ...I decorate my home to make me and my family happy. We live here,we deserve to be in a space we love to be in. We still keep a general vibe in the main living areas but we most definitely have a mid century eclectic style. People who come over like it as well because they say it's comfortable. I've even heard that it reminds someone of being t their grandparents yet modern and stylish. We mix old with new with a dash of curiosities.

[@bearg-ma9168]

How design cycles is fascinating. I grew up, as many of my generation, with the living room we called the "museum room" in the front and no one was allowed to live in it. Mom guarded that room with all of her might. It was always impeccable. As I grew up, married and had children, the "great room" was all the rage...knock down the living room wall and have one big room...Now, the living room is back...LoL!! Love your channel because you make style accessible by explaining the principles behind it. Kiva you rock!

[@nibabi]

Yes, my grandma had an off limits living room and so did my mom. I do not like open concept although my house is slightly open concept with walls. I wanted a separate living and family rooms when I was looking for my house.

[@653j521]

Bear G-ma The grass is always greener. :)

[@melaniebishop6005]

And why do they call it a "living" room? I had a friend when I was growing up and the very first time I ever entered the "living room" was for my wedding shower when I was 19. My family, however, was poor and we lucky to have furniture.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

I've been watching a lot of design videos this week and everyone has contradictory advice about everything from backsplashes to plant materials. I like your style and advice the best.

[@tracylalonde4972]

I have a friend who just made her own modern paintings by just splashing it on. She had them framed and it looked gorgeous.

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

I always wanted a strawberry themed house...vermillion red, green and cream. Each room emphasizing a different one of those colours.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Speaking of lighting; you add light to the world girlfriend! It’s a pleasure to see people with their “ internal lights turned on”. You are fun and it shows. Thanks for the bright tips! 💖🦩

[@bricksloth6920]

We bought a really outdated but structurally sound 120 year old farmhouse. We updated the light fixtures and ceiling fans before we moved in. We also painted all the walls in shades of neutral gray to bring more cohesiveness to the space. We couldn't afford to overhaul the kitchen right off the bat so we painted the cupboards and put up a contact paper (vinyl) backsplash to cover up the untreated beadboard. White trim. Ivory drapes to the floor. Big unique art. Storage pieces with doors and drawers to stash all the clutter. Rugs big enough for the space.

[@joannesincere4970]

Does anyone else watch with their earbuds/earphones...then nod in agreement when Kiva shares something you agree with, like she's talking to you alone? Or is it just me!❤😏. Great job as always dear. Really glad l lucked up on your channel!

[@tamiewert808]

Me too!!

[@KellyDVance]

"change out your lighting for chandeliers" Me, sitting in south Texas with a ceiling fan in every room spinning at top speed to deal with Texas heat. Yeah, that isn't happening. 😆

[@cassidyfromtexas4324]

Yup! 😂

[@KellyDVance]

@@cassidyfromtexas4324 we should petition the state government to declare ceiling fans the official state "chandelier".

[@karalynwatkins7563]

I’m in Florida and almost every room in our house came with a ceiling fan,including the laundry room.. but the dining room has a chandelier..yay!

[@bnb0510]

Every room? Dang that would suck…

[@KellyDVance]

@@bnb0510 keeps things cool.

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

A former neighbour of mine who is a builder and does renovationprojects told me that one way to trick the eye to an airy feel is to have the paint from the ceiling reach down at the walls a decimeter or two. This might be pointless if you already have high ceiling but it makes some difference if you live in a standard apartment or a parcelhouse built with energyconsumption costs in thought, like the 70s "parcelhouse" or afterwards where the room tend to have a boxy feel.

[@nikkiep23]

Changing out lighting was one of the first things l did when l purchased my home.

[@LaCrestaLife]

This is my most favorite video in all of KZbin!! 🙌 I would ♥️ to see an hour long video of you explaining “flow”. It’s a hard one to grasp for me

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much Tori! You’re too sweet!

[@AshCupric]

Kiva I’ve been so addicted to your videos! My husband and I are in the process of downsizing and you have such amazing/ brilliant tips. We are on a major budget but you make me realize it’s possible to create the home of our dreams without spending a ton of money. Thank you for all your amazing content!

[@ap-nyc]

I love how your tips apply to different styles. Thank you!!!

[@KivaBrent]

I try to make all of my content accessible!

[@zippyustar6350]

Porcelain tile that looks like marble👏🏻💡it cuts easily for the do it you selfer 🤫👏🏻🥂

[@nikig2891]

When I was growing up, my grandparents’ front room was always ready and staged just in case the insurance man came over. 😏😂

[@shuzhenyan4458]

Hahaha that is funny

[@ahub87]

My great grandparents had a room like that...there was a running joke that they had it set up in case the president or the pope decided to drop in.

[@monicabrown712]

Niki ... my did too 🤣😂🤣

[@andrewbodie3308]

😂🤣😅 I remember too 🤣😂

[@brendamccarty4747]

Girl Yess! Saturday Morning at 11am

[@tagalilly]

I had a house built and the first thing I did was add beautiful lights in all the main rooms, it changed the space instantly and did not break the bank at all. Lighting is the key to a well curated home!!

[@KivaBrent]

Ohhh!! I’m sure it looks fantastic. Where did you get your lights from?

[@tracygarrett3952]

You're so articulate, it's a pleasure to listen to you. THAT is luxe!

[@skip2mylusantiago65]

That tip about staging an underused room is GENIUS! You are so right that it can easily become a catch-all room. ❤️

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Great video! I totally agree with having manicured rooms. I live in a center hall colonial house: formal living room on one side and formal dining room on the other. Some people believe that I am wasting space since these rooms are not used that often. However, I love them. They are carefully decorated with things that I love and they are beautiful. You are right, these are the rooms that people see when they enter my home and I always receive compliments. I have a comfy family room on the back of the house and I have an eat-in (do people still use that term?) kitchen that we live in. I just love knowing that I have these other beautiful spaces to entertain guests. It works for me. Everyone has to find what fits their lifestyle and gives them pleasure.

[@kindacrazyAna14]

We are buying a home and I am so excited!!! So I am preparing by watching your channel.

[@KivaBrent]

Omg congratulations on buying a home!! 💕

[@teddia5654]

I have a huge chandelier in my apt entry way, folks rave about. Well unless your 7 ' tall you would not know that all the crystals are acrylic , the light still gives that glow and it has the oval light screw ins ... it was a chandelier KIT! Cost about $30 , different designs, you just hang from the frame they send. Pass on great for luxe on the cheap! :) Love your videos , a fellow Pittsburgher transplanted to New York. LOVE YOU !

[@lizhoward9754]

So glad to hear you mention the “staged” room because I have one. No dogs, cats or husband allowed. I have French doors on the entrance to the room. I thoroughly enjoy that space

[@breeb2334]

Elevated and not a lot of money?? Sign me up!!! Yay

[@tulipthorn]

I like the staged room tip - it actually makes me feel better about my front room 😆. It’s always been pretty and is so easy to keep tidy and clean - but I noticed I wasn’t using it as much in the evenings. I think it was because of the lighting. I’m in the process of remedying that.

[@cassiemarie9900]

Thanks KB as always I love your content! You show us different styles, the beauty in each one on top of keeping it educational! Continue giving us the best of all things that represent interior design🥰

[@KivaBrent]

This is such a sweet message, Cassandra, thank you!

[@FuzzyDoxie]

Love all white walls! It’s a great backdrop. Have you ever wallpapered a closet? My daughter in law has me hooked on this and I’m not a big wallpaper person but in the closet it’s fun. I love that you talked about flow, I hate when people have mismatched rooms.

[@marcellahughes5030]

Love this video! Can you please do a video on how to purchase lamps for the living room and bedroom. I have a hard time finding the right size for those areas. Thanks

[@janiced9647]

Great suggestions. Thanks for including comments on traditional style. The Chef Boyardee reference cracked me up!

[@katherineharris7832]

So right abput the chandeliers!!!! I found some for my little studio apartment for less than $50

[@CowboyBike06]

Oh, YAY! I just ordered new curtains for the bedroom! They arrived the other day and they are a raw linen! I’m ahead of the style curve for once…now for the rest of the room…😂♥️

[@KivaBrent]

Ooohhh, I know they are going to look fantastic!

[@CowboyBike06]

@@KivaBrent I’m SO excited!!

[@acmag5730]

Love this channel. Such great ideas

[@accountingservices3782]

Haha I loved your idea about the stage room ☺️ all this time I thought I was alone with my black and very white sitting room, as a staged room.... (I have even created a television room as a family gathering room, just to have a staged room)

[@rosabaez9693]

Its great that through your channel l am able to pick up several tips that work. It reminds me that l need to view your ideas that are simple common sense that you are blessed with. Talented young lady, if you ask me.

[@Rayne-Bow8]

Yes the cricut has my home so organized, best purchase ever!

[@zackadesina]

I thought we were going to escape with no reference to the 'Dollar store' but no 🙁😂 Love your videos and advice, really 👍🏻❤️

[@sparr5132]

You sold the hell our out of that Cricut! 🤣👏🏽👏🏽 Great video

[@Nishntris]

Right??? I have that same Cricut and she just convinced me to buy the new one. 😂😂😂

[@KivaBrent]

😂😂😂 LOL this is too funny!!! Thank you!

[@roslyncaskey3396]

Girl, were have you been? I just discovered this video 6/26/21. Thank you several times over.

[@nurturetheearth]

Sis, love love love your channel. I find myself gasping for air on your behalf! You get it all said in 10 minutes or less! #staygifted

[@ferrisd7566]

My grandma has the staged front living room. It was for the Christmas tree and other special things. We spent most time in the family room with the TV and fireplace.

[@aprilmckeever483]

May God continue to bless you, so cute. Thank you for bringing awesome videos into our home!!

[@queenofthesouth4205]

Your home is Gorgeous!!!

[@jenosborne1779]

I am totally in love with you and soooo grateful for your endless ideas and tips. you make so much sense!!! Have to say though that the cricut letters on your towels looked seriously tacky... embroidered monogrammed properly would look so much better.

[@Jess-ANR]

I love your channel. Thanks for all the amazing ideas.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching, Jessica! I appreciate you!

[@amy7494]

She’s the best!

[@venenocali3007]

Can you do a video on doing a child’s room?

[@cocogal4550]

I want chandeliers in every room but I need my fans but thank you that I discovered the “Fandelier “ 😍

[@belindamarsh1844]

Thank you KB for all that you do. I was so glad that a chandelier was first on your list. I finally figured out my design style is modern with a touch of Parisian. I had decided to add a medallian along with the chandelier since the room has a twelve foot ceiling. So excited to purchase. Thanks again.

[@JustTheThree3ofUs]

This was great! The idea of having a flow to the house was such a nice addition to the video. I didn't think too much about that. 🤔 Time to move some things around. 😁

[@BWilliams421]

A day late but absolutely LOVE this segment

[@marlenethelemaque7274]

I like it. The first time I show it. Great advice. Thank you Audio was as on Be blessed 👍❤️🙏🏿

[@ameliaclark5792]

Great video and advice. Thank you.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much Amelia! 💕

[@DeeDee-rs1xz]

Thank you! I always learn something new about design on your channel. You are doing an awesome job!

[@girrrllllll]

This was so helpful! Amazing as always! Thanks, Kiva 🙌♥️

[@user-ys9mw2ri8n]

Amazing video! So helpful. When we first moved into our house we made that front room a playroom for the kids and I regret that decision dailyXD

[@hausofrlateish]

Me snacking on this popcorn as I suck up all this information from professor KB😊🍿

[@williamsauve6058]

Best of YOU that was a blast Thank You.

[@bnb0510]

I just bought a chandelier from RH and the electrician was like “I hate installing RH lights”! 😂

[@uaoj31]

Why did he say that?

[@bnb0510]

@@uaoj31 he just said they’re always a pain to install. Also in a round about way said the quality sucked for the price but I already knew that.

[@judithlalande2773]

He's just a winer. lol

[@bnb0510]

@@judithlalande2773 honestly I initially thought maybe that was the case because he was the actual owner of the company. Fast forward to today and after installing all of my lighting in my home (new build) I can say without a doubt they were both correct. I have been there for all fixture install. Had a smaller RH one that wasn’t too bad but this bigger chandelier is causing all kind of issues because of the mounting system. It’s become a real pain in the ass hut luckily they’re determined to get it up. Fingers crossed!

[@a.wright6125]

Thank you Kiva. Happy New Year!

[@janereinhardt4715]

I have 3 unused bedrooms & 1 extra family room. I don't want to stage them all. Should I just choose the room closest to my front door?

[@reginaharkin6112]

I love you u just get to the subject’s that ur going to speak about so eloquently!!!’🤩🤩

[@stacygrenado6934]

You're going white walls Kiva? I'm so hyped. I believe you mentioned that the walls are painted worldly gray and I've always been amazed by how it shows up on camera.

[@a.wright6125]

Question: I love your home in the background. What is the style category?

[@pennyjones5331]

Best video ! This is what I needed to better understand how to create a more cohesive home.

[@IAMLLOVE]

I’m always looking for ways to improve my 🏡

[@dwaynebaker9793]

This was yet another great video. Thank you so much. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@traceygartrell3419]

Loving your inspiration

[@vbee7365]

Please make a apartment friendly video

[@BhaktiAmbarish]

Loved the tips

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks!!!

[@prettyladylh520]

Where did you get those cement looking urn/vases in your living room? I love the balance you create!

[@IzzyRumi]

I don't have a lot of black, but keep in mind, black will "rest the eye". So at least have a black lamp shade if you can.

[@vivianrodriguez9340]

I love ❤️ your KZbin channel. I’m about to paint my house and change everything on the walls. You have been of great help!! Thank you 😊

[@SixFootofFitness]

Love ur channel!! Thank you for the tips!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@thandosdance1504]

I enjoyed this video, thanks.

[@mvillanueva6329]

Love that CB2 Chandelier ❤️🥰

[@KivaBrent]

It’s so cute!

[@clemdane]

I'm in love with a $900 dining pendant, but I just can't get myself to spend that kind of money, especially in a 2 bedroom condo. But I also can't find anything else I will settle for instead.

[@CowboyBike06]

Kiva, have you ever made a video about organizing and prioritizing projects? Every room in my house needs to be either tweaked, completely renovated, updated, and everything in between. I need to better organize my efforts. Any ideas would be a welcome video to have for reference. Thank you, love your design tips. High end and practical!! On top of it all, we live in the Arctic, so our short summer months are always focused on the outside of the house (and we always run out of time) and long winters are for inside work.

[@MK-lp4he]

Great idea! I need this video too!

[@maryadiutori4085]

Me too!!

[@beeletsbeesleeved4758]

Total agreement on every point!

[@pamvillesdiary]

Well done hun

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!!

[@carolnewman8590]

Thank you KB!!!

[@alicemckane4329]

I enjoy watching your videos so much! I always go from them with new ideas and motivation!

[@zagoista1]

KB is the best!!!!

[@stephaniescorner4203]

Nice tips

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks, Stephanie! How was your week?

[@stephaniescorner4203]

@@KivaBrent it was great, thanks for asking

[@TheCheryontop]

Dang Stephanie is in a continuous conversation with KB!!

[@stephaniescorner4203]

@@KivaBrent it was great, ty

[@nancyberg6260]

Apt just redone by whole building grant. Not my choice or anyone's here but made me get rid of, choose and now able to incorporate some of these ideas. Thank you.

[@mcp_thats_me]

YES! I love my Cricut, I knew I would use it but I had no idea how much.I love all of your tips!

[@robyntaylor4054]

Thank you Kiva such an informative video. Had to watch it a second time to take notes

[@Owen2256]

Fabulous! 💕💕🌈🏳️‍🌈 Happy 50th Gay Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🌈💕💕

[@KivaBrent]

Happy 50th pride to you too!!!! 🌈

[@josephineosborne4919]

You are so multi talented… I love you can give a very comprehensive input in a short time with the most appealing voice …you GOATING GOATNESS ie stage room ha ha I’m so guilty

[@lavonianelson6417]

Love this! But..:I’m in complete love with the vase behind you in the video. Can you link where it’s from? Thanks!

[@SheriLaFay]

How did that circuit towel do after washing? It looked like it was about to come off :(

[@lauraigla6319]

Heat transfers just aren't meant for Terry cloth type fabrics. Those aren't going to work in the wash. It probably works fine enough on basic cotton, though it won't hold up for years.

[@HosCreates]

Thats what I was thinking..better to save up to take to an local embroidery place

[@pricedesign8805]

Thanks for all of the good tips! I have been working on my chandeliers

[@maipham4766]

Your tips are the best thank you 😊

[@krysten3308]

I cannot wait to switch out my light fixtures. These tips are amazing and soooo helpful. Thank you. 🥰🤩.

[@debraallen8301]

Can you tell me where you got your containers for your spices?

[@SingOskie]

They are ihärdig spice jar, glass/black5 oz from IKEA

[@QueenOfKings0402]

I was just saying I need to change my lighting fixtures to chandeliers.

[@meredithbishop3227]

Great ideas. I am so happy I found your channel!

[@hyacinthpike8418]

Excellent tips!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks, Hyacinth!