interior trends we will not be doing in 2024

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[@bsanborn913]

Counterpoint: as someone who rents and will for the foreseeable future, I would like more videos on making your builder-grade apartment work. I moved from a totally run-down vintage place in Logan Square (word up Chicago!) that I was begging the landlord to salvage before the subfloor went out to a builder-grade two bedroom in Charleston SC. We moved for my partner’s job. Neither of us expected to end up here. And in a city with bonkers real estate prices, super limited supply, definitely gorgeous buildings but with all kinds of restrictions and millions dollar price tags, this unit was peace of mind against floods, pests, and apartments ruined by students. We love it. It has 10% character. We want to live here for years so we’re working with it. Would love videos for folks like us who… if we won the lottery… and could afford the insurance and dealing with the BAR… probably would be in place with “inherent character.” But that’s a lotta ifs. I love your videos and style! I work in the architecture industry though and know full well how many people just need housing… units like this are what a lot of us can access as options depending on our location and other life circumstances.

[@pjmackall]

I lived in a place with a ton of character, and the mold almost killed me. Now I have new and it's healthy. I'll upgrade it, but health first from now on.

[@SamarkandChan]

I agree, I bought a place that was a new build and I always have to work against the inherent box look of it all. I feel like rugs, curtains hung up to the ceiling, woods, big pieces of art and temporary stick on tiles can be great. Especially for a kitchen that is all white. And a little lamp in the kitchen and a rug you don't mind stains on

[@PuzzlesC4M]

The South has so much old money driving up the price of cool homes. It's not fair.

[@caroline__0148]

⁠@@pjmackallsame! It’s not uncommon for older buildings to have mold, and for people to get sick from it. I’ll take a boring modern box any day over debilitating health issues.

[@charli.7889]

Same, in the city where I live I couldn't afford any place with character (that wasn't run down and mouldy) on my own, even though I love them. It's not a realistic suggestion for a lot of people. I recently watched Paige's video on 'how to decorate your boring gray apartment' which deals with this. Hope she does more!

[@jessek8114]

You can’t really avoid builder basic and not everyone can afford pre war era Haussmann building. That’s just not feasible. I think the message should be how to upgrade from builder basic so that it looks less builder basic, not to avoid them altogether considering the housing supply/crisis.

[@katehawk8829]

I agree. Also even though they're not very aesthetic, newer places are much nicer in my experience. More appliances, working elevators, balconies. I've had both the charming places and the new ones and while the former is way prettier, you just can't beat the amenities of the new buildings.

[@Silencio1126]

I think the point that is trying to be made by the video content is that if there is a demand for builder basic, then the supply will follow…. So if people in the market for renting are telling leasing agents and management companies that they don’t want MDF drawers and cabinets in their kitchen and baths, then the builders will take that into consideration…. And provide a better designed product… :( like mdf in bathroom cabinets is in most builder basic apts but like its porous and doesn’t withstand humidity… but the cost analysis for the builder is showing that they should use mdf-- but it’s depressing to live with, especially warped particle board, and the maintenance people don’t do much but just cover it up with vinyl, no sanding or protecting… Instead why not just install a stand alone sink and let the tenant make their own storage decisions in the bathrooms.. Like not everyone needs a cabinet in the bathroom to store items… Like the idea of where storage occurs is important to convey to builders … Why would anyone want to store their makeup and toiletries in an mdf drawer or cabinet which is attracting moisture every time they shower.. I put all my cosmetics and tooth brush outside of my bathroom because of this very reason… The builder is building homes and apts for people who don’t care about rentals, even trash the rentals… don’t turn on the exhaust, don’t maintain their living spaces:( Like pothead America isn’t going to care whether their mdf cabinetry will absorb all their smells and affect the next tenants quality of life… No one cares so the builders don’t care. If the tenants start calling it out the builders will change

[@pistachioonut6683]

She already has a video on this very topic

[@-Mallory-]

Yes! I need help making my very white and grey home feel more warm and inviting and charming! I have cool grey tone floors and an all white kitchen. Its just not feasible so change those out. I would love a video with tips and suggestions!!

[@charli.7889]

In the city I'm living in, like most major cities, the rent prices are sky rocketing because the demand for affordable living is bigger than the supply. Tenants here don't have the luxury of calling it out or choosing not to rent a place that uses MDF cupboards. You take what you can get that is affordable and not a dump. It's not a realistic suggestion for most people. @@Silencio1126

[@toni4647]

the wabi sabi trend feels exactly like the shabby chic trend of the early 2010s. both originate in the idea to own your furniture, tableware and decor for a long time and embrace the marks that come with using them daily. but both have been hijacked by mass production lol

[@BeatingHeartland]

Totally - feels a little extra yucky because it's hijacking a whole philosophy/approach to life and diminishing it down to be "furniture that looks a little rough" 😭

[@Kira_Martel]

Yeah, I totally hate the idea of buying things already "worn." For one, they feel super weird and fake because the marks are arbitrary, and two, the entire point is that the wear is accumulated over _living your life_ which is what makes it warm and homey. I want to purchase a solid piece that lasts, not something crappy and superficially worn which is built to fall apart by the time this trend passes.

[@vaderladyl]

Exactly.

[@SamarkandChan]

Good point! Hadn't made that connection

[@Kira_Martel]

@@chloekpearl Oof, yes. Rachel Ashwell still haunts us all.

[@meh5069]

I love that tile. It’s timeless. Idk if anyone else feels this way, but being “un trendy” is also trendy 😂. This is why you should always decorate and wear styles that YOU like. You can always tell when someone has a real eye and genuinely loves and LIVEs in their home, when they decorate with what they genuinely love, no matter how trendy, how silly or how out there.

[@ashleyrose1840]

I feel the same haha. It’s a similar type of vibe that a lot of “un trendy” interiors seem to have.

[@jaynemanning4913]

I love that tile too

[@judithmilagro]

Thank you for this comment! I get it that at the end of the day it’s just someone’s opinion but please please do WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY! It’s your home, your safe place if for some reason you love everything someone hates, keep doing it! It’s your place not theirs. Again I know she actually says it at the beginning, do whatever you want. This is just someone’s personal opinion but it’s not yours and it shouldn’t have to be😊 I will say I actually agree on some of the points she made, like not doing a full on renovation (keep some of the original design and/or character), not having to have everything looking prestige or untouched. When it comes to furniture flipping I would have to disagree and agree 😅 I love a good furniture flip and sometimes it doesn’t need it at all.

[@pippadawg7037]

I always go against the trends. Whenever Alvin says something is "out" I immediately go shopping for it. When people unload a trend they throw the baby out with the bathwater. The good stuff can sell as low as the cheapest reproduction. When people were buying French antiques I scored my neoclassical Biedermeier sideboard. When people were buying Swedish antiques I was looking for French antique castoffs and scored my chaise lounge daybed. When people were buying "Tuscan" I was buying their British colonial and scored living end tables. When people were buying mid century I got my Tuscan kitchen table. Right now I am seriously looking for mirrored pieces per Alvin's "advice."

[@ballootchnik1]

Hey Paige! If you're ever interested, I'd love to see a video about how to style a table or couch or bookshelf, something like that. Like putting good design into practice!

[@idajust_]

This!!

[@hereforit2347]

Yes! 👍🏾

[@platelessordinary]

I love your approach to incremental home design rather than a full overhaul. I’m glad to move past the HGTV fantasy ideal to redo a whole space in a weekend. Your design philosophy is much more organic and practical. Also love you sharing tips from other great designers. I’ll be using a lot of these ideas in 2024.

[@allisonchains__]

I dont think you should delete your old videos. You had a really interesting take and to be honest a lot of the youtubers you are now acquaintances with have also changed their style! your videos are REAL! 👏

[@judegabbard2081]

Agree, it's the honesty and authenticity that's so great!

[@cristinagarcia1652]

You're not wrong about builder grade new rentals vs. rentals in vintage buildings... but as someone who has lived in both throughout my life, in multiple big cities, I can't help but appreciate that the central A/C and heating has always been better in the ugly newer ones... stuff like that matters at the end of a long day

[@jayceeb3142]

This felt like a Christmas gathering of your interior friends chitchatting and your childhood stories added sauce to it. Very timely and fun.

[@wasselpa]

I’m glad the people are enjoying!

[@emily76m]

Sometimes (and for most people) “builder grade” Is all you can afford. I’m pretty sure everybody (at least that watches your channel) would want character instead. I don’t think there is any way to stop that because it’s not about style choice it’s literally about how much money do you have which for most people, it’s not all that much.

[@wasselpa]

I think builder grade could have better design choices (even with the budget they have), I need to speak to the manager !!

[@emily76m]

Please do girl ❤

[@BeatButterSeattle]

I totally agree. It's a little out of touch/unrealistic. Builder grade isn't just gonna 'go away' if people stop renting these places (because, spoiler, they won't/can't). Rather than going 'ew, no thanks' and look away, why not have more content about how to improve them at different budget points (and in different parts of the country).

[@wasselpa]

I think we can still have affordable housing with better design! It’s all about who is making the choices

[@BoiledButts]

I’m low income and I spent forever trying to find an apartment I actually liked, finally found something, and the landlords yassified it right before I moved in 😭

[@weatherby551]

The only thing with painting brick is that after brick is painted, it loses its ability to release moisture and dry out because all those tiny cracks and openings have been sealed with paint. This is especially bad in cold climates where lots of moisture can be trapped in the painted brick and cause severe deterioration. That's why I would be open to a white wash or lime wash instead.

[@oliviaculbert5745]

with the topic of not keeping furniture pristine my high school friends LOVED my parents' house and i was surpised at first because i was kind of embarassed by some of the organized chaos and lack of new furniture but i realized that they all came from houses that had too nice of furniture to even sit on. people love spaces that they feel they can actually live and exist wihtout the anxiety of accidentally spilling a drink on the carpet.

[@ontheprairie]

Same here. We had the smallest house, but friends loved the disorganized comfort.

[@AndreaS-xp6op]

I think the problem with things getting trendy, even though they look nice (like the tile) is that it begins to date your house and you start to see it everywhere and it loses its appeal. Especially if you're trying to do something unique and then everybody starts doing it. It's like listening to a popular song on the radio, the song is still good but you don't want to hear it anymore.

[@marinasolt6232]

…or you name your baby something that sounds new and creative to your ear. Then it turns out everyone else naming a baby in that time period had the same idea and there are 3-4 kids in your child’s class with the same name. 30-40 years later it’s an older persons name and nobody would dream of giving it to a baby.

[@ElleAshterra]

On 13 December 2023, Australia became first country to ban manufactured stone use, which will be effective July 2024. This is due to the health risks of cutting and manufacturing of this material.

[@wasselpa]

woah

[@Heyu7her3]

WOW. So, no more marble-topped furniture I guess

[@ElleAshterra]

@@Heyu7her3 natural marble will not be banned, but man made engineered marble will be. It’s only engineered stone that will be banned due to the very high levels of silica mixed in the manufacturing and the potential risk of silicosis when cut.

[@tinygh0ul]

The bangs look good! They’re adding volume to the top of your hair making it look nice and full and more wavy

[@hollycimino1313]

Paige/Caroline/Nick crossovers are giving me a feeling like being in a pub on vacation, one drink in. Bliss. As an aside: the squiggle and semi-pastel but also bright color palette aesthetic looks like early 90's Nickolodeon sets to me and I just can't get past that. It's unsettling. Thank you for speaking out.

[@zanesutherland406]

Yes to saving character in homes! I love old kitchens, bathrooms etc if you properly design around them, embrace the style. Use complimentary colors. You can either lean into the vintage or use modern pieces that work well with it. I think every decade has some design that can be worked with. Many wood cabinets just need new knobs and pulls to look more updated. An older kitchen usually fits into the older house and adds a lot of character and homey vibes that might be lacking in modern builds

[@bethbasilone5927]

Totally agree! There's an HGTV show with "2 chix" that frustrates the hell out of me. The 1st thing they do is rip out all the vintage details of the homes! It's not like they repurpose or sell any of it, they destroy everything! All that woodwork and detail tells a story and is part of the local history. It takes more imagination and talent to keep the old and work with and around it.

[@krista6581]

Zellige tile, when done in a way that actually pays homage to the ancient way of Moroccan tiling is beautiful. The trend will pass but an art form that has been around since the 10th century will always have a place in someone’s home.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes, they are actually timeless.

[@hereforit2347]

I think it’s gorgeous. Especially in bathrooms.

[@sophiaromano4412]

100% couldn’t agree more

[@renesteinhauser2742]

Decorating your bedroom first is so hard especially when you're a parent bc you just want the rest of the house to feel comfortable for your family. But we painted the bedrooms to prep to put our house on the market and I absolutely love the color we went with in our room and now I want to prioritize our room for the next house so we can have that cozy retreat for ourselves sooner.

[@hillfarm7044]

love the lake house chimney redo. looks great. what a fun thing to do with your dad.

[@wasselpa]

I ❤ my dad

[@doanythingnow]

Please do an update on the lake house even if its not yet complete! :)

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

Great video - and I totally agree with everyone! BTW - interesting fact - Australia (where I'm from/am) is the first country in the world to ban engineered stone (quartz) as of 1 July 2024 due to its damaging health affects.

[@rachelcee613]

I wondered if anyone else knew about this! Here we've known about it for so long it's weird to think people aren't aware of the health risks. Will be interesting to see all the alternative products that replace it

[@lorrilewis2178]

The thing that confuses many people, is that something can be "classic" and a "trend" at the same time. For instance, white kitchens with subway tile are both. You can get tired of it, but even 20 years from now, those kitchens will not look terrible.

[@choochalah]

Yes. I think of it like trends and style they can intersect but I'd rather be stylish then trendy. (Yes. I just paraphrased you...but saw your comment and thought the same on this point!❤)

[@lorrilewis2178]

@@choochalah Great minds think alike. ha ha

[@theresagarza1578]

And let’s also acknowledge that some houses that have their original elements are charming because of them. I’m thinking about the colorful square ceramic tile in the bathroom of the mid century ranch style I grew up in. When I see a house that still has those elements in good condition, I immediately want to move in. 😍

[@BoiledButts]

I feel like you can tell what era they were made in though based on the materials used, the state of the grout, the shininess of the metal

[@lorrilewis2178]

@@theresagarza1578 Yes! My grandmother had a Mid Century house. The bathroom had gray tiles with pink tiles around the border. The floor tiles were gray. It looked perfect for a Mid Century house, but the next owner took out all the tiles and put up stone tiles that don't relate to the house at all.

[@hereforit2347]

No cup rings on my wood, thank you very much. Here’s a coaster . . . 😂

[@bevalexander5897]

Love the bangs! Also love Nick Lewis and Arvin Olano. The only trend I’m thrilled is going away is gray! No gray walls, floors, furniture, or anything else! It seems like every house being reno’d on HGTV had total gray interiors. Just glad gray is going away. I’m from MI too! Born in Flint then moved to Oscoda, right on Lake Huron. I miss it.

[@Heyu7her3]

Gray floors is the ugliest invention

[@loriel345]

The building grade apartments thing is really weird to say. Although I’m blessed to have purchased a traditional dc row home, where should the rest of folks who can’t afford to buy go?

[@Siansonea]

Builder-grade should be called "Builder Greyed". It's like colors don't exist.

[@Heyu7her3]

OMG PERFECT

[@bloodmobile4678]

Whitewash (limewash) can be built up with multiple coats to a beautiful opaque finish, and it's actually better for porous materials like brick and stone than paint. So I agree that the chalky transparent look is ugly, but I would say just to do more coats

[@dsa2591]

I actually found you on a recommendation from Nick Lewis (I think I've told you this before). I could watch him all day. He just cracks me up. He really should be an improv comic. He was right about you. I'm so glad I follow you now. One thing I will not be doing in 2024 is CLUTTER! I've sort of become a maximalist just because I love to shop thrift stores and I love little tchotchkes, but it's just too much now. I want to pick the best of what I have and get rid of the rest.

[@Hobbesnevie]

No TV centered room-100% agree, and I also love Nick Lewis’ channel!

[@ewitsshannen]

I love the concept of going away from tv centered rooms without getting rid of the tv. The room is such much more cohesive and easier to exist in when the tv is not the focus. Less mental fuzz.

[@northwoodfalls1403]

The thru line on all of these is that great interior design is the furthest thing from “trendy” as you can get. None of the things mentioned in and of themselves are inherently bad from a design perspective, it’s the execution that matters. If a trend is adopted wholesale and there is no context for it (like adopting limewash on every wall when you live in New England where it has no historical context) or it’s a cheap knock off and looks like a cheap knock off …. All of the trends mentioned can sit beautifully in a space if done well and there is context and authenticity to it. I’m not ever going to avoid something because it’s a trend any more than I am going to adopt something just because it’s a trend. I either like a thing or I don’t. I like dark wood, for example, but it just doesn’t suit my space to have it everywhere. I have light wood floors but I picked them because they suit my home and what I wanted to do with it, not because it was on trend at the time. I was happy it was on trend, actually, because before that, all you could find was very dark or grey, so it made my life easier lol. Nothing wrong with DIY. Again, it’s the execution. We maybe have just moved on past buying cheap crap from the dollar store and spray painting the crap out of it and crazy gluing it into trendy configurations. Plenty of DIY still around but it’s become more about learning actual skills with good quality materials and I’m definitely here for that. Painted furniture has been around for centuries. No need to put our noses up at it. Again, it’s the execution and the context. But …. Still fun to hear everyone’s hot takes on trends 😃

[@devynryan1341]

I'm kinda going through a quarter life crisis because I'm unhappy with my job and I feel totally lost... then I heard you (Paige) say you got into interiors as a career a year and a half after college. That's the exact spot I'm at! Maybe it's a sign to try that myself. I looove interior design and always wish I had more time to spend on it and to help others with their spaces.

[@wasselpa]

switch it up!! it’s never ever too late!

[@joannestazio4495]

There is a great song call “Quarter Life Crises Hair Cut” and she sings, I think I’m getting bangs. Brittney Ann Tranbaugh is the artist; so good. Hair is also trendy and helps us feel new.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

I miss you too ❤ loved this video. Perfect

[@StylaPet]

I’m so glad you mentioned worn in furniture because I’m the same way and I feel like sometimes people think that I just don’t take care of my stuff but it actually just that I love something that feels well loved and used!

[@eragonarya225]

*so* glad you mentioned the article about quartz countertop makers developing silicosis!! it hurts my heart to see people in this day and age developing occupational pneumoconiosis (lung disease) from something we’ve known has been a problem for hundreds of years that can be prevented with respiratory protection, and i’m glad to see a design-oriented channel taking that into account when discussing whether purchasing quartz countertops is a good choice

[@jennyinouterspace]

Paige… would love to see a video on tasteful holiday/seasonal decor!! I typically stick to just seasonal florals and candles to try and avoid it looking cheesy but I need guidance!!!

[@sarah3702]

I love how you had your interior creator friends share and it shows how their personality comes through! So fun

[@majaw322]

I agree with 90% of this. Caroline's and Benji's especially. I feel like SMALL diy changes (switching knobs, restaining) can be nice but agree it usually sucks. With your 1.5 years after college comment, I was wondering if you'd ever do a video about how you got started? Would help a lot of us like-minded people out lol

[@sourdoughed]

You know Nick and Caroline 😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯 My holy KZbin trinity

[@fernna6274]

I’d love an updated review of lone foxes home! I think your review didn’t seem like it was throwing shade like the first video, so I wouldn’t feel bad about it! Just as long as he’s okay with it.

[@jane-cn6nd]

Lone Fox just finished redoing his dining room, he used a lime wash on the walls, it looks gorgeous.

[@masonvp1407]

The bangs are in fact “banging” today😂

[@enzacavalier7888]

Paige, I’m 61 and adore Olivia Rodrigo!!! It brings be back to my punk music days. Love her!!

[@pixoradora9715]

Loved this video. love that you are all about others and collabs etc. Happy Christmas and New Year!

[@GH-pt4oh]

u shud do this again but with what everyone wants to do in 2024

[@wasselpa]

ohhh yessss

[@The.Caroline]

It's funny, I was watching an old video of yours earlier today and you told the same story about your parents not decorating their bedroom and that it should be one of the first things you do. I haven't been able to decorate my bedroom (after living in it for 8 years!) due to budget, but I bought bedside tables on Friday, and next on my list is matching-ish lamps, updating the generic posters I have to my own personal photos, maybe some art and eventually a rug. Oh and roman shades. I have standard blinds now and I hate them, I need some fabric and color in my life.

[@jessicamaile3971]

I lived in Campbell Hall!!! Albeit when I moved in my freshman year, someone was blaring Ice Ice Baby and Groove is in the Heart… so WELL before your time! I started in interior design and switched to graphic design but love both. Once design gets in your blood, it infiltrates everything you do! Love your channel!

[@catetanenbaum2418]

That's so cute that your dad filmed his cooking for you! That's a very sweet thing to do even if the quality isn't great.

[@wasselpa]

he’s the best

[@robinbirdj743]

Caroline and Nick just put out great interior design videos!❤ Yours is great too. Thank you.

[@cheekyllamacreations]

Good news is that Australia, where I live, will be banning quartz counter tops from July next year due to the rise in silicosis in the handlers who cut and handle it. Let’s hope the US follows suit

[@welpppppppppppppp]

i only just figured out how to cut and style my bangs after having them since childhood 😂 you're doing great!! always love a reflection on the years trends- so nice to hear from the other members of the youtube interiorniverse ❤

[@ashboheme]

The bangs fit you so well! Really love that you got the input of other interior gals and pals for this video. Would love it if you filmed a holiday video with your family. Maybe decorate some cookies?

[@mesCheerios]

imagine having more than one room. sigh. it would be good to see some advice for a tiny studio apartment because the rich poor divide is increasing and many of us cant afford housing. not trying to shame anyone for having wealth but thats the reality

[@criticaloptimist]

If you’re going to do all marble any room, I’d be extra sure the walls and floors can handle that weight… lol just like you need to make sure a floor can handle the weight of a tub full of water, and you can’t just size up your tub without reinforcing the floor. I heard of some flippers that basically totaled this house when a tub fell through the floor and pulled the walls inwards. The whole house had to be demolished.

[@hereforit2347]

😢

[@susanma4899]

I had a glass dining table at one time, but it was used far more often as a giant desk, so it was great for that. I now have a traditional wooden table and I have to say, I enjoy putting a tablecloth on it and decorating it in various ways, or setting the table, putting a vase of flowers on there, etc but options are severely limited if your table is made of glass. Which I is guess is why minimalists have a big glass table. Re those tiles, like you said, they are actually so beautiful, so if someone loves them, use them! We're not all photographing our houses and posting them online.

[@fleabitz1474]

Paige, you always bring fresh perspectives, like how signs of wear on furniture can be seen as desirable from a certain angle.

[@HR-re6mr]

The bangs are a hit!!! I like and follow Nick and Arvin.. they are hilarious! It’s always fun to hear their take!

[@Cassinova795]

Bonsai are actually meticulously designed and manipulated to be shape they are so using them as an example of embracing something natural is quite ironic.

[@Siss2012]

I agree with all of the views expressed here except for Caroline Winkler’s, cause I am a sucker for post modernism. Also, to reference Arvin, nobody asked, but a trend I am over with is gallery walls in the bedroom. I want my bedroom to be a serene and calming place, and only ample negative space achieves that feeling for me. Great video overall, love the bangs and envy your 12 course meal consisting entirely of seafood, sounds fantastic!

[@Heyu7her3]

😮 I've never seen a gallery wall in the bedroom. Am fascinated with the thought of wallpaper the walls since I don't want them to be visually blank.

[@evabon3255]

Hello Paige. I went from buying a new place concrete , soundproof & all to selling & buying a pretty completely renovated 1910 apartment -extremally charming - loved it! until my upstairs' neighbors ruined my life - music, partys! dog barking and running back & forth, above me. After 15 months of this, I put it on the market and bought myself a new construction, small unit - soundproof, gym, pool etc... I's like to if you address these issues in the future.................

[@margarettravers1896]

Is the Vitra uten silo? So nice those are coming back again. If you ever are in Germany/Switerland, visit their campus! It’s a design / interior heaven.

[@hoppingwren]

I totally agree with Kate, I'm redoing my backsplash at the moment and EVERYONE is doing the look-a-like Zellige tile. Maybe okay if you were genuinely connected to Morocco and getting the originals, but the tile stores are full of look-a-like copies to. avoid at all costs.

[@alissahernandez8037]

What are you doing instead?Genuinely asking!

[@hoppingwren]

@@alissahernandez8037 I haven't decided yet, but I know not that.

[@holosapiens]

@hoppingwren I would love to know as well what you’re going to do for your backsplash

[@daraamagi6286]

I lived in North Africa for a long time and wanted zellige tiles for a long time. And now I feel like they've been spoiled but I don't know what I want instead lol

[@MesRevesEnRose]

I think it can still look classic if you do the square shape in a neutral colour. As long as it's not the overdone jewel tone in the long rectangle... Also they have to be genuine.

[@hahayouarefunny]

Thank y’all for sharing that news about quartz. I read that too, although it called it “engineered stone,” and I would be glad to see your video about this to spread awareness and hear more context from an interior creator’s perspective.

[@JaniceKirchoff-yz6bs]

Finally someone spoke against the awful trend of the tv above the fireplace, totally agree with the bedroom being important to decorate! I feel DIY can be good for somethings.

[@Heyu7her3]

I'm ok with it if it's not a large TV...I blame men for being that tacky & obnoxious 😭

[@vaderladyl]

Many other designers have been speaking against it for years now as well.

[@susanma4899]

Oh god, YES. Wabi-sabi is all about accepting things as they are, not about producing (esp mass producing) things that are sorta pre-distressed, YUCK. I mean, how is that in any way different from all the mass-produced shabby chic crap? The first time I ever saw "shabby chic" it was amazing--it was a curated, minimal little shop where everything was from France and extremely old and expensive...and shabby. It was chic! That was in 1992. But then it devolved into something else. Wabi-sabi is not a "style."

[@nataliac3607]

Furniture is made to be used and your space is meant to be lived in! I do have trouble with this myself but trying to remember that “to be loved is to be changed” as they say. Also I was kind of laughing at you saying no light wood while surrounded by it, but I personally really like it!

[@elizabethtonovic4678]

I love the tangents! Happy to follow you down the rabbit trail!

[@susanma4899]

Caroline's literally made me laugh out loud. YES, preach it Caroline.

[@alexc8512]

Ugh yes builder grade everything in LA! I love LA and don’t want to go back to Chicago yet. The thing is the homes with character are almost always so much more expensive. Chicago has a ton of character homes

[@dawnebarnes528]

Have been a follower of yours for years, Paige, and have loved your creative and no nonsense content. I don’t disagree with most of these “nos”, but as an interior designer and someone who hosts events professionally, I have to admit to being in a quandary about quartz. There is nothing that straddles the beauty of marble (almost) but with the resilience of a solid surface quite like quartz. There is nothing else that is anti-microbial, heat resistant, non-staining and stress-free, (important if you often use outside caterers). You showed some ugly quartz examples (and there are plenty of those!) but there are also truly lovely ones. Now, the very legitimate health issues are distressing. What I hope is that there can be improvements made to the process so that those of us who love and use this product with clients can continue to do so. I guess I felt the needed to stand up for quartz’ beauty and durability after hearing you throw it under the bus.

[@charles_gracia]

"I'm 31, and I like Olivia Rodrigo..." 😂😂😂 BTW - Paige's rings are f@%king cool.

[@starveartist]

Love this video and the shout-out to all of these other youtubers (I follow all of them) and a sort of Christmas shout-out gift to them!

[@narumimastroscianni88]

omg I am so grateful for this video! Especially when you talked about not centering the room around the tv: That´s something I have seen a lot in US interior design and it´s such a weird concept to me. As well as Caroline´s, Arvin´s and Benji´s no-go for 2024. This video has validated my interior judgement haha

[@laetitialalila7390]

The bangs are BANGING!

[@nolanlanoue2679]

the stone fireplace is so good and the wood backsplash.. you're a genius

[@katehawk8829]

I love this video and agree with all of the points except for the builder grade apartments point... It's definitely true that so many new apartments are not aesthetically pleasing with there ugly grey linoleum floors and beige carpets. However, there is a huge need for housing all over the country. In my city, the price of rent rises every year and the number of apartments available, let alone cute early 20th century places, is very small. Just pointing it out because I've heard you talk about these kinds of contemporary apartments in a couple videos! More housing is always better!

[@gingin1050]

Home fashion moves so fast now. I kind of got use to it. I try to decipher what I really love and get it cheap or diy it..., I have no money😂 and I love cool old things but love new stuff too .

[@kadelu1137]

Always so happy to watch your videos

[@natalie.jane.]

things we will not be doing in 2024 - taking what people say on the internet so literally and as a personal attack. if you disagree with the video you don’t have to take the advice… interior design is personal. if you like it then do it. if builder grade is what you can afford or all that is available it is perfectly fine. nobody is coming for you…

[@carolinaherrera4546]

her tiny desk is the REASON i started loving her. agreed!

[@jennifergraham3752]

I noticed that Nick used an image of one of your striped pillows in his latest video. It looked beautiful. I love when you go on tangents. I need to see your Dad’s film footage!

[@emilyschultheiss2929]

What I’m taking from this is that I don’t need to refinish my super beat up coffee table. I appreciate this message 🙏🏻

[@jessicamoonharris]

The bangs look SO good! Really suits you ❤

[@skylerarden]

omg Matt King once mentioned you on his podcast and that’s why I’ve been watching you ever since

[@davidpopovski89]

Love the bangs, cant wait to see what i would have never done, but someone else said it, so now i'm okay with my decision

[@edavis316]

Merry Christmas Paige!

[@brenda977]

The gallery wall on every wall and/or room is too much. I’m over it. Pick a wall or two. It might be better if the prints weren’t the same that everyone gets from Amazon.

[@clare8666]

love love love the bangs!

[@jengirl2]

Love that you got picks from other KZbinrs and your other friends. 😊

[@kohavbibi]

The bangs are bangin indeed

[@librogrande]

I like your new stone fireplace!

[@ManoloVintage]

I love the bangs. I knew you were bangable! It frames and highlights your natural, smoky eyes.

[@waterloobicycleworks]

Love your videos!!

[@mikalaevans211]

Love this lil red cardigan!

[@caranwysong3065]

You remind me of the "Wednesday" of interior design, especially with the bangs and braids. I enjoy your videos.

[@michellemullins9587]

I have a loungeroom that is centred around an old fireplace and the only place i can put my tv is inside it as all the aerial connections have been put inside it. I cant have my loungeroom any other way as its small. Im used to it now.

[@dovidiamond7147]

small note; "Painting over brick is essentially a death sentence for brick because you're stripping it of its natural ability to breathe and release any moisture that becomes trapped. Because of this, any moisture trapped inside the wall will begin to erode the brick, wearing it down over time." (mcgill restoration)

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

Oh it makes me want to cry when people gut whole rooms. It's so wasteful 😭 that house you and your dad did is gorgeous. I love the brick and the inspo photo and that you're going to reuse the wood! And I'm so not surprised you and Nick Lewis are friends. I love your cutting humour!

[@makaroner1174]

I completely agree with not centering entire rooms around your tv, HOWEVER I feel like so many people work so hard to hide their tvs and to convince others to do so aswell and its honestly become an ick of mine... I feel like those people sound incredibly pretentious and it often ends up looking horrible, like putting your tv smack in the middle of a gallery wall so that its just a huge black rectangle in the middle of an otherwise pretty wall, or buying a samsung art tv and putting a grotesque baroque inspired frame around it etc.... Like, take it easy have a simple tv on a put it on a timeless console, maybe have a sleek wall light or one piece of art around it/beside it and it'll look 100x better than all these tacky "hacks".

[@sallyho3568]

Love the bangs!

[@VioletEvans-yt2fd]

Your bangs look fantastic but the best part is that you’re not constantly touching your hair!😂