8 REASONS YOUR HOME LOOKS CHEAP | INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES + HOW TO FIX THEM

[@KristenMcGowan]

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[@mariamangion21]

@@KristenMcGowan watching it ❤️

[@grandma4557]

I didnt want the video to end😮😊

[@givemeliberty700]

Do you think I should incorporate elements of beef and tobacco in my room , I'm going for a smokey adult kind of vibe but very luxurious

[@sweetmalinka711]

Another great video ! Would you please make one on mixing different wood colors throughout the house? Thank you Kristen 😊

[@RachelTsTime]

Yes please! Great suggestion ❤

[@nikichovan8549]

Yes! I really struggle with this!

[@TRoxanne55]

Yes! I’m curious about this too since I have sone different tones going.

[@maranatha4133]

Yes please, it's a struggle to decide, "should wood dressers and consoles, coffee tables, etc. be the same tones in a room?". "When to mix wood tones in a room?". It's hard to pick wood tones for furniture because trends change so quickly. I actually like mixed furniture tones. But the hardest part is picking what pieces should be what tone....the struggle is real lol

[@LHarrolle]

Great suggestion. I struggle with mixing wood tones too.

[@shannonevans6344]

Thank you for sharing the measurements between lighting and tables.

[@stealthspaniel5255]

Wait-wait! I need some printables for curtain tips, light bulbs, etc. Can you put something out for us to keep?

[@AriannaArdent-rs1di]

I love how specific you are- great tips!!

[@gailcooper5646]

You are always filled with so much knowledgeable information. I always look forward to your ideas and sense of design.

[@doanetriggs6254]

Happy Aloha Friday! Your educational interior designing training really shines through, especially when you offer precise measurements. I even wrote them down. I am loving seeing how beautifully designed your new home has become. Kudos to your talent!

[@lisamdrake5696]

I love your living room ceiling fixture! ❤😊

[@milaniaa.932]

You are simply the best!

[@gladysirizarry4004]

Love watching how you break it all down and give ideas on how to accomplish it ❤ I struggle with mixing things together and sometimes things look too matchy matchy 🤦🏻‍♀️ Cheap 😆

[@katerinachristou711]

When sponsored video is better than some interior design courses! it was right yo the point! So good tips and examples even for experiences people! Love it and watched it twice. Thank you, Kristen.

[@j-ru5527]

Thank you Kristen!!!! You always make the best videos!!! I'm either learning something new or refreshing something I forgot. Been a loyal follower for years and love you as much today as ever! Your home is gorgeous and so are YOU!😊❤

[@dianejohnson7235]

Love all your tips!!! Thank you for helping us create a beautiful relaxing home!!!

[@Milorios0321]

Thank you so much for educating me about lighting , I’m always grateful when people like you share Is difficult for me to found nice light for my home please share if the 2700 light bulbs you use are soft or just white warm??

[@sherryidibo2304]

Thank you for tips and hacks kristen, I totally agree with you about the curtain tips and I tried it and amazed how it made difference.

[@margui6224]

Thank you, Kristen, for your advice. Interesting to know how important the right lighting is.

[@terriwerning3477]

You totally nailed this by giving details like what kind of light bulbs and height of chandeliers. This is so helpful!!

[@mariamangion21]

I always look forward to your videos ❤

[@LauraW-f6b]

Kristen Thanks for all of your great ideas!! Can you tell me what the shade/color of paint is on the door about 1.36 min into your video? It has a wooden bead chain hanging from door hand, next to a wooden chair and eucalyptus coming out of a base. Its a great shade that I want to use in my living room. Thanks!

[@mmeyerr7867]

Thanks! I just ordered some 4” tassel trim for the bottoms of my too-short sheerish living room linen drapes. ❤

[@micheleleveto6622]

Thank you for sharing all your design knowledge. Great video.

[@64Biina]

Such a useful video Kristen! Does the same rule apply for pendant lights over a kitchen island bench? Many thanks, Tiina

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

I so agree with you on getting the height of certain elements correct, or it sets off the whole design of a room. For instance, drapes that don't touch the floors is like wearing a pair of jeans/pants that are awkwardly too short. And having a chandelier or hanging lights too close to the ceiling rather than lowered over the dining table or kitchen island (so it casts light on the items on the counter or table, which is why you have a light fixture there in the first place) makes it look like you installed it incorrectly (you didn't leave enough wire to hang it low enough). A good rule of thumb is that the bottom of the light fixture should be about 10" higher than the top of the head of a person seated at the table/counter. It's low enough to cast light on what's below without interfering with seeing the person seated across from you. Thanks for all your tips!

[@7mrst]

Great tips, Kristen! xo

[@kimberlyberlin4999]

Great video once again! You've convinced me and I just ordered tissue box covers.

[@BrunoKalix]

Excellent tips, like always! Love your videos!

[@andrescastillo07]

Amazing tips as always! I hope you can make a video like this for a bathroom! I'm going to renovate mine maybe this year and I'd appreciate tips like these, especially for lighting! :D Is it okay to have warm lighting in the kitchen? My kitchen and living room are connected in an open floor plan, and the kitchen lighting is 6500K while the living room is 3000K. The color temperatures seem to clash!

[@conniebyrd3232]

Thanks for the helpful information,

[@mahalia5594]

What great tips, I need to choose a rug for my living room/ dining room combination space

[@barbarasheridan1285]

Always love your videos and have recommended them to others. Need help placing furniture in a 2 bed/ 2 bath condo.

[@DianaTaylor-r5k]

Love all your tips 💜

[@asiyahnordin4575]

Love this video❤. Can you give some pointers on wood flooring, please. I plan to do a herringbone floor with neutral tone wood planks.

[@KristenMcGowan]

Omg definitely do that!!! I wish I had herringbone wood floor in my entryway! It adds so much character and interest

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Great info

[@wendymarrero9010]

You are Absolu. Tely fabulous and your home is so beautiful

[@lori900]

Thank you so so much. I have come to a standstill decorating because it is not "perfect". It doesn't HAVE to be. I just needed to hear how to make it LOOK perfect. I can't wait to tackle these projects with the items I already have that exist and I haven't used them yet. 💚

[@shannonevans6344]

Can’t wait to see this!

[@juliakayduerler]

Yes! 1000% about lighting! Warm light bulbs are the only kind I buy and I wish there were no other options! I cringe when I go into an environment where the light is stark and cold feeling.

[@lydiaromero6964]

Thank you for the great tips! I like your lamp! Can you please share where we can find it?

[@KristenMcGowan]

I actually thrifted it :)

[@khushbu2923]

Hi, Amazing video!! I learn so much from you. Could you please make a video on how to fill the blank tall wall in living room? and other walls in the house to make it put together.

[@suebisoyi7642]

Great video! thank you for your tips

[@PhamNikita]

Love it. Thank you

[@prayonkreutz2398]

I put 5000k cool bulbs in my ceiling recessed lights & 2500k warm bulbs in my lamps. That way when I need it bright to clean or paint, i have the best of both worlds.

[@lindaegan2296]

As long as they are never turned on at the same time.

[@kimberlyberlin4999]

3000 k is my sweet spot

[@annhanrahan5287]

I enjoy your videos , could you make a video about the use of faux plants throughout your home….Ann from Ottawa

[@doreidagiannia5109]

Hello Kristen, love your videos. I have a question: what type of program you use for your mood board and design?

[@nancypaquette5126]

You are the only subscriber that I listen to at normal speed. I always enjoy listening to your videos and look forward to them.

[@thenightporter]

Next time you discuss light bulb color temp, please advise where to find this info (on the box, online description, etc.) Thanks.

[@amyjordan-eitelberg668]

Hi! Will you link the plaid throw and pillow you have on your sofa please?

[@Keyshauna56]

Love your content! I’m moving into a new home soon. I want to get affordable but beautiful curtains. I understand the length rule, but what else do I need to know? How do I find nice fabric w that pinch pleat look without spending too much? I’m in Canada so can’t always get the same items you get now that you’re in the States.

[@catherinestrong4470]

Thanks for this great tips

[@raedorin979]

Kristen, i love your lamp shades in this video can you let me know where you got them?

[@bluecolorluv]

I agree with you about everything you mentioned, especially about keeping your home clean. I've walked into absolutely gorgeous homes on the outside only to be met with horrible smells and junky homes inside. I thought maybe they had a bad day. I visited those homes once more and they were the same or worse than before. I never visited again.

[@christinekeleher3578]

What is the material of your sofa and chair. It gorgeous and looks so relaxing.

[@gemmapetersen4027]

I think its called boucle.

[@XmakeupjunkyX]

Omgosh where is that throw blanket from? The colors are beautiful 😍

[@Stellaperez658]

I enjoy these videos. You don't hv to buy at any store. The help for decor can be had at any store!!! Love the deals!! Or just don't watch!!!!

[@daniellelemay2696]

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, Kristen❤ As always, thanks for all the amazing tips!

[@mary-garner67merz]

Great lightbulb tip!

[@luciedaze423]

Hi Kristen, I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and love all your videos. ❤ Im from Ottawa Canada. I’m really curious about the side table beside your sofa. I’d love to know where you purchased it. I think it would be perfect in my small living room.

[@drewindy2135]

Hi Kristin: How does the Shark 3 in 1 work on picking up long hair - as a lot of it accumulates often throughout the week, especially on the floor near the walls. I am just concerned that it might get stuck in the brush of the vacuum. If so, is that easy to take apart and clean out?

[@KristenMcGowan]

I haven’t noticed any problems with hair just yet! it actually has more of a smooth felt vacuum head so it doesn’t seem like something that would get things tangled! We’ve been LOVING it! Our friend came over the other day and actually said wow you’re floors feel so clean I wish mine felt like this lol

[@BecauseitisImportant]

Was thinking in putting a light track over the kitchen island, spotting the lights towards the dark kitchen cabinets what are your thoughts on it? Thanks

[@ruthhicks8700]

Kristen!!! Im new to this channel!!! I love love looove how you style any and everything!!! Come to Fort Worth and just style my house!!! 😁

[@KristenMcGowan]

@@ruthhicks8700 welcome!!💛💛 so happy you’re here!

[@kristendias8474]

I love the rounded sofa in your living room! Where is it from?

[@KristenMcGowan]

Castlery! linked in this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqSceqicp6xnn6Msi=L9z8gyWV9FC8JHJC

[@kariU313]

Great video! I would love one with incorporating kid stuff when there isn't a playroom available. I am struggling besides baskets. Not everything fits in baskets. Some toys eat the space up

[@maxinemuhammad5979]

Love this vid so interesting inspiring information love your content totally 🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@melissa_cardona]

first comment! always been loving your videos! cant wait to decorate my home🥰😭

[@katherinefisher509]

Do you have a link for curtain rods and curtains you recommend? I have a couch next to a window so not sure how to go about that.

[@LS-sh8mv]

Great video!

[@Sooz1234]

Having too much "stuff" is a big obstacle to a decent-looking interior. "Stuff" makes it hard to store things away, to keep everything clean, to update interiors, or to "curate" display items, especially as one gets a bit older and can more easily look past it all. Ask me how I know... Great tips as always!

[@shirleyguy7152]

Thanks for info on light bulbs…was my problem not now 😊

[@Milorios0321]

Do you buy your light bulbs in Amazon ?

[@staceyhanson-foster3015]

Great tips ❤.

[@kerryclare3456]

If you have cats, it helps to have a space between the bottom of the drapes, and the floor. Otherwise, it might become a cathair fringe drape, as they like to lay there. Just saying, there are adjustments for lifestyles.

[@liydyv]

Also a vacuum cleaning robot likes to "chew" on the longer fancy part of the curtain 😂

[@pamgenari8096]

I have a sliding glass door with a rectangular rug above it any suggestions?

[@monmur7952]

good tips, but every example is still..beige, greige or gray. Where is the actual color? Why is beige-topia a thing? It's so bland.

[@Carmelitajalifestyle]

If you are tired of just seeing beige check out my space 😂 lots of color😊

[@coxo9994]

Helpful video

[@AmiHouse08]

Inspiring videos

[@debrahayes3778]

Drapes that brush the floor or pool at the bottom can become dust traps if you don't have someone constantly taking care of it even if you don't have pets. Also drapes that go to the floor in small rooms can look overdone, in my opinion, depending on the function of the room.

[@SHWF-411]

I agree. I have a very small bedroom with large windows. Following the conventional advice for floor to ceiling drapes would be overwhelming.

[@ahnaf_ameer_ashraf]

Amazing 😍😮❤

[@kalpanar1371]

Hi Kristen, love your videos. Just wanted to share something about non stick cookware. Its truly not good for your health. If using please do keep changing the cookware.

[@susannovak8263]

Modern nonstick cookware is PFOA free and the American Cancer Society says it is safe to use. What is it that is not good for your health?

[@alisonsmith7162]

Wish we had walmart in Australia. Or that they shipped overseas.

[@Gaming_ramen93]

Hi Kristen me name is Hibba I love watching your videos the really inspire me. I just want to tell you that I cam to Smokey mountains Tennessee and I just remembered you lived in Tennessee. And I think Mabey I could ring you. Bye

[@sheilarae354]

Your white couch but how do you keep clean I would be stressed out with my family, not worth the stress

[@honorburza9110]

Pretty impossible to have a pristine home with young children

[@shannonevans6344]

I’ve recently had a hard time finding the 2700 k light bulbs. It seems like they have been replaced by 2850 k bulbs!!

[@maranatha4133]

Thank you, you simplified curtain delimas 😂👏

[@tashagervais8733]

I disagree about any light over 3000k not being welcoming and looking blue. 3500 light doesn't look blue, it's very neutral white and IMO it's the perfect clean light with no undertones and not so yellow it makes you sleepy👌🏼4000k+, yes, then you're into daylight territory which isn't great.

[@malgorzataraszka5536]

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[@lynnstone6998]

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[@adamantiapapandreou6137]

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[@lorikegley3327]

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[@miba9909]

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[@deniseaber9985]

Not everyone can hang to floor... Electric heaters!!!!

[@tinaf7395]

❤😊

[@situzen185]

Your video was enjoyable and informative. I have a couple of questions concerning things that just do not work for us. One: We do not like an abundance of pillows on beds, chairs, couches...which may look good but end up being clutter in our small home. Two: Neither of us likes curtains that touch/drag the floor...it seems dirty and is more difficult when cleaning floors. Maybe we're just more into convenience than style. With that in mind, do you have any solutions to our preferences. Thanks!

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

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[@BASED.88]

Oh, this is too difficult for me. I was told my place looks devoid of life, but I just don’t understand the point of decorations. I would have no idea how to choose what to decorate with because I find it all unnecessary and have no preference. I’m starting to think I just need to give my wallet to someone that enjoys decorating for a day to buy me whatever I need

[@rick_4470]

Too many ads in these videos

[@jacquelinemoore630]

These are great but aren’t practical for those of us who have kids.

[@angelawaterhouse4323]

Let us know how you like the pans!

[@mariastathopoulos744]

When you're over 40, lighting needs to be 3000 kelvin, still warm temperature range because vision tends to weaken in middle age. Not a fun fact!