7 DECORATING RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER BREAK | INTERIOR DESIGN BASICS

7 DECORATING RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER BREAK | INTERIOR DESIGN BASICS
Interior Designer: Kristen McGowan
Do you what to decorate your home like a pro? In this video I am going over interior design basics rules and home decor styling tips you should remember when decorating your home! I take you through common interior design mistakes, and how to fix them to have a beautiful looking home. Use these interior design tricks, hacks and trends for a more cohesive and expensive looking home! If you're looking for coffee table decor, bedroom styling, lighting essentials, furniture selection, painting tips, and more... this video is just for you! #interiordesign #homedecor
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Can u please address how to place picture lights? Where to place them in relation to the picture? The size of the PL to the picture etc.

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Can u please do a video of tv media storage? We have a 65-80,inch tv that we have on the first floor the left of the entrance. I'll send pictures when I can.

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If anyone deserves her own network show it’s this gifted young lady. 😊

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Always straight to the point

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This is one of my favorite videos by her. I get a lot of compliments on our home because I’ve listened to Kristen’s rules and suggestions.

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I love that Kristen explains the reasons why you need to follow her design rules!

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Hi Kristen. Please do a video on bedside lamp sizes vs the bed side table, width and height. These videos are so helpful, thank you ❤

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I've watched tons of videos about Interior design but yours never miss. Always super practical and right to the point! Great work!

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I love your videos. What I like is that no matter if you have a small modest home or a bigger home, your tips are helpful. Thank you.

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Excellent video, really informative, thank you

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This was a total eye-opener for me. The tips were practical and made so much sense-I never realized how simple tweaks like hanging curtains higher or layering rugs could completely transform a room. I'm feeling inspired to give my home a makeover with these newfound design insights!

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Finally decorating advice with good sense.

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This was very informative. Hope you can also do an all abt lighting vid. How to place light, how much light a room needs, how to compute for the brightness or lumens, warm/cool/yellow/white. Thank you.

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Thank you for your wisdom! I love your videos...so much so, that I take notes!

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I just love watching your videos. This video answered a question I had about rug size v. bed size, so thank you for the helpful information, as always!

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My eldest son recently asked me how high the side dressers should be . I put him onto your videos ❤. This was very helpful, Kristen, much appreciated.

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Aw I love that!! Thank you!

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Is there a rule for the TV and then the console below it? Like how big should the console be in comparison to the tv

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Brilliant! I feel we all watch your videos and are amazed at what you teach us. These rules make our homes "flow" and feel thought about. Not easy for someone who loves antiques/thrift shop furniture but now I have the key tools to see which pieces will fit in our home. Thanks so much. Kind regards from England!

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You have helped me so much with the redecoration of my home. Great tips! Thank you, Kristen 🥰

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Omg I'm blown away🎉 I wish I would have known about the rules and regulations long ago now it's time to fix the mistakes thank you !!!

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You're the best! I've learned so much from you in the last couple of weeks and I have started applying your tips and tricks to my bedroom, and I'm starting to see the differences! Your style is perfect.

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Im looking forward to Kristen get her back desk ready for spring and summer happy gardening 😄

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Thank you for sharing all of these decorating rules to follow! You are always so sweet and kind. I always look forward to your posts! I can't wait to see the Lake House Tour! I am excited! ☺❤

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Thanks for all the design tips !!! 🥰🥰. I clearly have a few pieces/areas to change up in my house lol

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You're the very best because you give decorating advice not just doing something and making your house look like it's been staged you give advice and decorating tips and their fantastic

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Kristen Rocks! Thx!

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You are amazing, Kristen!! Absolutely love your videos!! Thank you!

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I’m learning so much from you Kristen! Thank you! ❤

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Great tips ! I always new my bed side tables didn’t look right but I couldn’t work out why, now I do. The top of the bed side tables are a good 2 to 3 inches lower that the mattress which also makes it awkward to reach for items. Thank you

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this girl gives such positive vibes so positive that im up to buy a new coffee table for my living room haha

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Me too!!! I currently have a round one. Thanks to Kristen, I learned that the round table is not suitable for a 96 long sofa.

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I appreciate this video so much! I have a tiny house and I’m going to be giving the master bedroom a makeover soon. Thanks for the tips!

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Having a nice master bedroom is such a treat!

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Very informative tips. I never though about coffee table rules. Thank you.

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Thank you so much for your advice, Kristen.

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Extraordinary video! I found the tip on height of coffee tables and side tables particularly helpful!

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Thanks for the round up, will wait for part 2. Hi Kristen , could you also make videos on the below topics for small houses 1. Countertop colours and combinations cabinet materials and colours 2. Staircase designs and materials, how to choose 3. Paint tips for walls, doors and trim.

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Mine raises and comes up over my lap! I LOVE it!! So handy for so many things ❤

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Thank you so much for all hard work you do on KZbin.Im not designer, and not so talented.but thank to your tips and knowledge.my house look really sophisticated, waem and elegant. Thank you

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UUUU... I looove the drawing schemes, everything makes sense now. It is for saving for future designs. Thank you so much. ❤

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Thank you Kristen! My house checks everything on your list in this video, which makes me super happy! Thank you for the information!

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Great video, thank you so much Kristen for all tips 😍

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Great video. Manifesting my new home and this info was perfect

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These are helpful tips as we craft spaces that reflects our individuality and flair. Thank you! 😉

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Mind-blowing 😮❤

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Thanks Kristen..will definitely use some of this info 🎉

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Incredible video, so many amazing tips in about 10 minutes. I just love your visual examples as well, really helps me to understand the design concept you are speaking about.

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Amazing, practical suggestions and advice! Thank you!

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Really useful tip about the bedroom rugs!

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Thank you for this information. The lighting rule is very helpful!

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Great tips!!! Can’t wait to decorate my new home.

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I never thought of the impact of furniture heights. Great tip!

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Literally my favorite interior designer

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Excellent advice, very basic but absolutely critical. Thanks!

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Very interesting and useful advice specially for the curtain 👌🏼

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Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I am currently on the hunt for my first home and need to buy all my furniture except the bedroom, and this will help me when choosing. Can't wait to design my home.

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This was a great video with great advice! Thank You!

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I enjoy watching and learning a lot of designer ideas. Thanks 🇨🇦

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Luv all your decoration tips ❤️

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I’m planning on painting my bedroom and these are Great tips. ❤

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Thanks for all the info....very helpful!

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Love this one, Kristen! Very useful advice! A lot of numbers, but that makes things objective, not subjective.

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These tips are really good, thank you so much for your video ❤❤❤

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This was exactly what I needed! Thank you.

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Happy Sunday to you too….awesome content BTWs … thank you 💐

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This answers so many questions, very helpful

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As always, great advice!

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Great videos, thank you! I descovered them today and I have watched lots of them. So nice and useful! Please, would you make a video about tradicional classic decor style with a bit of contemporary style decor?