Interior Design Mistakes Everyone Is Making (even designers)

[@LisaHoltDesign]

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[@denises9426]

Brilliant tips as always Ms Lisa!! 👏🏻🥰⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sha6628]

Very excited by this. One thing, as far as the windows and beds, do you have more examples with narrower windows? Around 2 feet in width. I see one with a smaller window and would love more examples.

[@WONDERring]

Yes, but why a giant meatball? I’m sharing this video with my daughter. She’s buying a teeny weeny house in SF.

[@kellyphamfit]

Love love love your videos!! 💕 they’re super helpful. I made the mistake of hanging my artwork too high 🤦🏻‍♀️ thinking that it will accentuate the height of the room lol. I do have a question regarding how to cover expansive and large sliding glass doors. I have vertical blinds right now and they do the job but I want something more pleasing to the eye. Thank you if you can ever make a video about it!!

[@giselleburningham3204]

My problem is too many windows.. amazing views and nowhere to put the TV!

[@shigemorif1066]

I'm not sure if there is something wrong with me but I love that cottage space with the dark timber beams. So english and cozy.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

David!!! That's totally a style thing - if you're loving that cozy tight look, then go for it!! 👏🏻💕 It's all about what works for YOU in your space!! 💚🌟 Thanks for tuning in today, and hope you're enjoying your weekend!! 🥰💜

[@samanthaalexandra8631]

I also feel like it would be a sin to paint the dark timber beams but I do understand her point of making it look taller and lighter which I totally respect!

[@BelindaShanle]

I made the hanging art work mistake when my kids were young because I didn't want them hitting them and then they were not level lol. Got past that phew!!

[@Iquey]

Yup! If you have northern european/nordic roots, the coziness has a deep and rugged mountain/forest vibe. Depends on the space. Maybe not in a living room, but possibly in the bedroom.

[@adhsu101]

Yeah. I also disagree with with calling that a mistake. My metric of success in a design is how well it accomplish the feel or tone you are trying to achieve. If you’re going for airy and expansive, then yeah large dark pieces in a small space is probably not going to be the most successful. But if you are leaning into the small size of your space and going for a homey comfortable personal retreat, then big dark pieces may give you the exact feel you want!

[@Liz52482]

This was super helpful, especially including images of the mistakes. Most other videos don't do that. I'm a visual person & it helps us fully grasp the concept. So Thank you!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Yay Liz!!!! 🥰 Hearing this makes me SO happy - I always try to put these videos together so you guys can learn as much as possible!!! 😁💕 I think having pictures of the mistakes is SUPER important! Half of fixing these problems is being able to recognize them!! 👏🏻💚 Thank you so much for this super sweet comment, and thanks for tuning in again this week!! 😘

[@jeanvignes]

Hi Lisa, thank you for another great & fun video. When you mentioned "yelling to grandma" I was reminded again that one of the key things home designers seem to forget is to really consider FOR WHOM are the spaces being designed? I cannot tell you how often these days I get invited to a home where I literally cannot get down and up from ANY of their low-slung, arm-less or very low-armed furnishings. Fine when you're a healthy 30-something. NOT GOOD when you're a disabled person in her 60's. I stand around feeling lost and wishing I had not come. Even grabbing a dining-room chair for me won't work if the chair has no arms. If there are elders in your family, or persons with disabilities, PLEASE consider their needs, too, not just what's currently in style or what goes with your design style & color palette. Human needs matter, too.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Jean!!! This is SUCH an important point - I always say the most important part of design is making your home work for YOU, and for the people you share your space with!! 🥰💙 What good is a trendy piece of furniture if no one can use it? 🤷🏼‍♀️ I totally agree with you here - putting your needs first is always a good call!!! 👏🏻💚 Thank you SO much for bringing this up, and thanks for joining me for another week of design fun!! 😘🧡

[@macaugust2584]

You are being realistic. To piggyback on your comment regarding low or armless chairs for the disabled and elderly. There are some sodas that are not only low. But you have sit so far in that even for a 5’ 5” individual, my feet does not firmly touch the floor. So buyer be aware. Otherwise great video. Great info.

[@Boba1702]

Beds blocking windows is my pet peeve. I'm so glad you've mentioned it.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Boba! 💙 If you're going to have a design pet peeve, that's a good one to have!!! 😂👏🏻 So glad I could fill even more people in on your least favorite design pitfall - thank you so much for watching!! 😘💕

[@irisshalurhad7901]

I’m sorry okay! I already had a really tall beautiful expensive headboard that I didn’t want to waste and there was only one place in the room to put it! 😂

[@dianegaus3561]

Recently downsized from a large home where the large bed and nightstands were normal. Now they only fit on one wall-the one with a "single" window. When i can afford a new bed and tables....

[@misst.e.a.187]

TVs in front of windows is horrible

[@dianapardo6872]

When your room is like a 14 by 14 there's not much choice

[@suelyons531]

Art that is hung too high is the first thing I notice when I walk into someone's house. It's probably the biggest decorating mistake most people make.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Sue!! I totally agree! 👏🏻 I get it -sometimes when you have a fabulous piece or artwork in front of you, you forget everything else that's going on!! 😂💜 But if you're going to remember one thing, remember how to hang it!! 😆🧡 Thanks for joining me for some Saturday AM design fun, and hope you're enjoying your weekend!! 😉🥂

[@mysticfox1563]

Agree, we do a couple inches over standard museum height be because we are taller than average and it’s our house, but the previous owners hung everything good seven inches too high.

[@CowboyBike06]

We have friends that have always hung their artwork way too high. In their defense, they are a really tall couple. 😂

[@eljaykayaye1186]

Reason I'm delaying a sofa purchase . Old one is arched or ( camel back ?). Gallery wall of resident artist and friends art is above it. Redoing will annoy me. Looking for exact size back on a new sofa 😂. Free to get sofa for den though, windows with wood blinds! 👍

[@rmonson5002]

I totally agree. I have an ex boyfriend, (operative word: "ex"), who got VERY defensive about his fugly art hung too high and his furniture all pushed up against that wall. That was it. We really had no future together. Hahaha! I'm only sorta kidding!

[@LaHermitess]

There is a huge difference in my humble opinion between making a room oppresive with too heavy or dark furniture and/or architectural details, and losing genuinely historic character by painting out Tudor beams or mantles, or furnishing spaces centuries out of date. I think one has be respectful of a building's overall aesthetic as much as its decor. Having said that however, hearing someone else's ideas and perspectives is always interesting and thought provoking, and most of your points are good reminders of things we sometimes forget, so thank you for your video.

[@gailbradford305]

Funny, I liked the crowded small cottage with the heavy dark sofas! It looked so cozy and inviting, homey and welcoming. To each his own!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Totally Gail!!! 100% a style preference thing - good for you for knowing what you love!! 💜👏🏻 That's part of why design is SO cool - there are so many different opinions and interpretations out there!!! 🤩 Thank you SO much for spending a bit of your weekend talking design with me, and thanks for this fun comment!! 🥰💕

[@marnoch4632]

Totes agree! The cosy, eclectic cottage was gorgeous ❤️

[@kgfairgo5559]

Same!

[@oklahomaisok]

Can lighten up the dark sofa with colorful throws on the back of them....

[@semiarias227]

I'm so tired of everything being all white! Don't get me wrong it looks fine but not practical or cozy for actual families and people with personalities.

[@maryfolks9368]

We live in an RV, saving money for our land to build a small home. In the first 3 minutes of your video I've learned a huge trick for our RV living room. Thank you so much, it looks so much better already 🤗

[@lynt.4493]

Question: Should every room in your house be the same design style? Should you use the same tile in the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room? Should the same carpet be used in the whole house? Should wood flooring be the same in every room that has it? What about cabinets such as bathroom cabinets, do they need to match the kitchen cabinets? Faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room? Door knobs? Countertops? Light fixtures? And I’m asking about the basement as well. You are so wonderful to take the time to provide us with these videos. Thank you so much because they have helped me tremendously.

[@claudiame]

Omg! My questions too so thank you for adding them. Hope we get some answers.

[@lynt.4493]

@@claudiame Me too!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Hi Lyn! All great questions!!!! I’ll make sure to include them in my next mistakes video volume 4! 💕💕

[@lynt.4493]

@@LisaHoltDesign Thank you!

[@NattyPerucha]

I have the same question but re the window treatments. Do the bedrooms have to have the same? Id like curtains in my bedroom but i have rollet blinds in the second bedroom. Would that look odd? I feel comfortable with the living room and kitchen having their own appropriate window furnishings - but seem to think it should be the same in the bedrooms. Your advice is appreciated! Ps Great video!

[@mariemedeiros5672]

I used your advice on drapes. And hung rod 4inches from ceiling. Drapes kiss the floor, 9 ft high walls. The drapes look fabulous! So elegant, yet casual. Love it. You inspired me to do it. Thank you

[@LisaHoltDesign]

MARIE!!! YAYYAY!!! 👏🏼👏🏼 So happy that this trick worked well for you!! I love hearing you guys using my ideas in your space, it makes me soso happy!!! 😆🤗💖 Thank you so much for coming back to share this update!! 🥰🥰

[@collarclatch6414]

Thank you Lisa, you covered all my pet peeves. One other one I have is when the seam on the lampshade is turned facing the room, I always want the seam toward the wall.

[@lynt.4493]

Me, too!

[@katie7748]

*Hank Hill bwaaaauugghhh noise* who has the seam facing anything BUT the wall?!

[@tessaducek5601]

Mine is candle sticks that lean every which way!

[@janbaer3241]

My lampshade has 6 vertical seams evenly spaced around it.

[@marliesyanke4580]

@@janbaer3241 😂😂😂

[@heidifritz3053]

You are the whole package: knowledgeable designer, creative KZbinr, and all-around fun person!

[@melodyhart1331]

Go to the carpet outlet,and get a huge peice and have them put an edge on it for way cheaper than buying a rug !

[@adrianselder7924]

Please don’t paint your exposed beams if your house is from 1500’s - 1700’s era. Dark furniture is totally fine in a dark spaces providing you’re going for that dark moody look & if you’re able to pull it off.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

I totally get your point. The cottage beans and dark furniture were just examples of an out of scale design solution. I wouldn’t have painted the ceiling and beams white as depicted, however I would have white washed the beams, freshen up the ceiling paint and refurnished the sofas with smaller scale appropriate furnishings that would have, absolutely made that room way more spacious and open... while still keeping with the cottage theme. Like the cottage in the movie “The Holiday”. Intimate, cozy and feeling open and relaxing. I didn’t have the time or luxury to go into it in depth during my 10 min for KZbin however, if you end up joining the Dezignclub at www.lisaholt.com there will be tons of info on exactly how and what to do in that circumstance. Hope this helps! Thank for the comment 😘😘😘 (this answer was a repeat from a previous answer to a comment from along the same lines)

[@robynmurray7421]

Not many houses from the 1500s in USA.

[@AnnekeOosterink]

@@LisaHoltDesign White washing those beams might actually be illegal if that cottage is listed, and if it isn't but listed it's still horrible. It's like finding an authentic piece of furniture from the 1680s and deciding, you know what? I'm going to paint that pink. You just destroyed something priceless.

[@joyceneville9214]

Please also don’t paint woodwork in a pre 1950’s house. Many of the homes built pre-1930 have gorgeous woodwork...

[@AnnekeOosterink]

@@Marys_Life_64 that's nice for you. Depending on whether a building is listed or not it is illegal to do that kind of thing, so people may in fact not do whatever they like and those wood beams are in fact priceless and rare. But you sound like you'd dip dye original paintings.

[@pjlewisful]

I'm a portrait artist and, yes!, it drives me crazy how many people hang art too high. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@tamirenno5845]

Your advice is always so helpful, thank you. I just bought a small carriage house condo and thought of buying a darker sofa this time, not now! I am also struggling with a tiny kitchen, and a bowling alley living room. I think you’ve covered this, I’m on a search through your past videos. Thank you for all your tips.

[@dawnyprestom9108]

“Like the firniture’s afraid of each other.” I literally screamed laughing out loud. 🤣🤣🤣 Probably Bc even as a little child, i would go around my moms house peeling the furniture off the walls. It looked like it was on one of those round-up rides at a carnival. Where everyone gets posted to the walls from centrifugal force. This is such a pet peeve. Let the chi swim around the room, for the sake of my sanity. 😂love you. And all your solutions. So good. 💜💞💜

[@kerirobicheaux6629]

Absolutely correct. Lisa. I am a stager and decorator and see these issues almost daily!

[@susanholl5994]

My husband is from the everything slammed up against the wall school of decorating. His point, and I think it's valid, is that it's hard to use lamps if the tables aren't against the wall where the outlets are. We installed can lights in the ceiling and stopped using lamps. I see lovely rooms with lamps used in nice size conversational groupings. How the heck do they get electricity to them?

[@lsamoa]

Extension cables?

[@marydesutter422]

I have the EXACT same question, and I’ve been wondering about this for years. I’ve looked into battery powered lamps. Not finding many good choices. Someone HELP!

[@elainelouve]

@@lsamoa cables running on the floor are super inconvenient. In our previous place we had the tv set out so that it felt like it worked for us, but needed to have the cable running on the floor in the middle of the living room. Let's just say I'll happily break any design rules if it makes the space function better.

[@kimedo61]

You can have electrical outlets installed into the floor. There are special outlets for this application. Puts them right where you need them with your furniture placement.

[@mitchjohnson4714]

I think this advice is trendy with designers who are used to designing for rich people with huge rooms and outlets installed in the floor.

[@rebeccacarter1914]

You are so right! I had a dark paneled dining room. We did the walls in white stucco and our friends swore that we moved the walls because it felt so much bigger!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

WOW Rebecca!! The power of color is INSANE!! 🤯 I'm sure your dining room looks sooo much lighter and feels spacious!!! 👏🏼

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I have a bed in front of a window and a sofa in front of a window. This home is small. Placing the sofa in front of the window actually makes the room feel larger because if not, I lose a the longest wall in the room and my sofa would be oddly jammed into a corner (from a door to double doors to a fireplace... there are no unbroken walls save for that window).

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Madison!!! I totally get this - rules are meant to be broken!! 😆🧡 Sometimes your space will just work better laid out in a certain way - I say follow your instincts!! 👍🏻🌟 As long as your space works for YOU then you have nothing to worry about!! 💚🥰

[@Prieze868]

I agree with all of this information but sometimes I found that using the room that looking opposite window unless you've got tinted windows or a great view the glare is just too much

[@lorimcenroe4864]

I love your territorial. We bought a small house and redoing the whole house on buget. LOVE YOUR TERRITORIALS

[@bnb0510]

Currently building and when my architect was drawing our home he places furniture in every room which has been really helpful! These videos really help out!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Ooooh B sounds like you're working with a FABULOUS professional!! 🤩💚 I love that you're planning your furniture from the the very beginning - that's going to pay off BIG TIME when it's time to move in! 🌟👍🏻 Sounds like you have this project 100% under control - way to slide into home goals plate!!! 😉💜

[@empoweringwomenwithtracey]

OMG! You make me smile! Thank you. I love your bubbly personality and fun presentation. They are very engaging! You cheered me up this morning. 🤗. Great tips. You remind me of when we ordered our fridge freezer. We knew we had room in the kitchen but forgot to measure the width of the door opening. Yep you guessed it! The fridge wouldn't fit through the door. We ended up removing the entire door frame to get the fridge onto the kitchen. The silver lining was...we got a crash course in the importance of measuring our spaces and entrances, plus how to build a new door frame and trim. Getting the fridge out when it dies will get us a new door frame on to the other door to the kitchen. LOL!

[@rayak7071]

I’m so glad you mentioned not putting all the furniture up against the wall because this is one that I have to remember! It seems so safe and instinctual to use the walls! How much walkways do we need behind the sofa and around the seating?

[@LisaHoltDesign]

RAya, standard circulation space is anywhere from 3' to 5', but 36" is the minimum. You can have some secondary pathways, ( like between sofa edge and accent chair that can go down to 24" or so, and you need a coffee table fairly close to a sofa from, so you can reach it, like 13-15". I'm going o do a thing in the Club on layouts and planning, you're signed up, yes? xoxoxo

[@annbrookens945]

Lisa,, my daughter immediately drafted a new living room layout, creating a walkway and dining area! Good to know the walkway requirements!

[@marliesyanke4580]

Her tutorial is for those who would like to refresh or renew or looking for advice. She is not suggesting to change something you love. I like her ideas, very helpful in my case.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

EXACTLY Marlies!! 👏🏼 Design is supposed to be FUN and not super strict - that's the whole point of starting this channel!!! 💁🏼‍♀️ I LOVE design and I want to make it spunky for you guys to learn!! Thank you so so much for this kind comment, you just took the words out of my mouth!!! 🥰💚

[@lynnyhen]

I'm so happy that I found you, Lisa, I love all of your design tips! My pet peeves are rugs that are too small, artwork hung too high, especially over a sofa, clutter, and karate-chopped pillows! Do not come to my house and chop my pillows, enough already!!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Lynn!!! 😂🧡 This cracked me up - I PROMISE I won't touch your pillows!! 👏🏻😆 Hands off!! 💙🙌🏻 SO glad we're on the same page about these little design snafus - thanks for making me smile with this fun comment!!! 💕😋

[@Pushkinaization]

I like the dark cottage more than the white one. It is so cosy.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

I TOTALLY get that!!! 👍🏻 If you're into that cozier style you DEFINITELY do not need to paint anything!! 💕💕 If you haven't already, check out my 2021 trends guide where I talk about cottagecore...I think you might LOVE it!!! 🤩🏠 Thank you SO much for supporting the channel and thanks for the comment!! 😘💚

[@AnnieKonni]

I agree with all of these!! Funny thing is my parents and I fell in love with this modular couch and bought it on the spot without measuring the house 😅 so it’s a tad snug and we removed one of the middle pieces to be a seperate chair in the corner, but we still love it.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Oh, Anya!! It happens to the best of us - sometimes we see an item we love SOO MUCH but forget to measure to see if it actually fits in the space! 🤣🙈 I am so glad that you found a solution that works for your space now!!!! Thank you so much for watching and sharing this story!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@alycehaske3252]

Oh my gosh, I have made this error!! Navy blue couch, dark olive arm chairs- No wonder it feels heavy! Thank you for bringing this to light in your awesome non judgemental way😁❤! Your so helpful and fun and informative❤❤❤. Great examples and encouragement!! Love you Lisa🥰

[@teleriferchnyfain]

Wow so you’re advocating ruining a quaint cottage!!!! Also I like having my headboard be my window frankly . I was in the Navy and moved a lot. I certainly couldn’t afford to totally refurnish me very time I moved. One very sad hing that happened to me - I had this fantastic leather couch that I got as a deal. Loved it. Moved several times no problem but then sob we moved somewhere we just couldn’t get that couch into 😢

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Cheri, I LOVE this comment, I love it because your unique situation warrants a unique design, AND you're holding true to your opinions about what YOU love... that is what design is all about... we designers can offer what we call "best practices" but truthfully, its what YOU feel good in and what YOU love!!! 🥰😍💕

[@Sophesi]

We look at properties so many people pick the wrong house plan and make big design mistakes. A top builder told me they have one house plan, they sell 88% the buyers love well flowing single level floor plan. Picking the right plan does two things makes it the house easier to live in and it much easier to sell a house with a good floor plan.

[@eileenhoulihan4294]

“When all the furniture has been slid up against the walls like it’s afraid of each other.” Hahahahahahah

[@LisaHoltDesign]

LOL Eileen!! That's what it looks like to me!!! 😂💜 Nothing should be looking that nervous in your living room - that's YOUR place to relax!! 💕👏🏻 Thanks for tuning in for some design mistakes, and thanks for this fun comment!! 💚😆

[@ruthgoddard6539]

In a small space with a wall of windows and three doors you have to little of a space to work with. So against the wall it goes

[@ladyjade6446]

I hate that. Also a little picture on a big wall.

[@tessaducek5601]

I do this because I have a minuscule living space. And i like space so I can walk.

[@donnaeastridge5579]

My home, my way only matters. You must be speaking to young beginners.

[@ryannr.5078]

The coffee book business I’m living for! What a great way to show uniqueness and display what is special and meaningful to you! Can anyone let me know what is the best way to “slice out” a coffee table books? Thank you!

[@BobbyKDesigns]

I love how you showed the mistake in the cottage and then lightened the ceiling! Just gave me an idea on how I can spruce up my videos!!! Thank you Lisa!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Bobby!!! 🤩 I'm so glad I could inspire you to work in some funky new editing!!! 👍🏻💜 I LOVE working on paper, so I'm always wishing I could mark up my videos like I would a printed picture!! My editor finally made it happen! 😍 Thank you for being the sweetest as always, and thanks for this fun comment!! 💚🥰

[@BobbyKDesigns]

@@LisaHoltDesign you’re welcome and your editor does a great job! I’ve finally gotten to the point where I have an editor. So nice! Great work as always!!!💥

[@Nana1959.]

I like how you use actual people's homes. This is very helpful.I wish I could have you see my rooms and get your advice!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Margaret!!! I am so glad you love the visuals used in these videos... I always think showing examples help explain what I am talking about the best, happy you agree!!! 🙌🏼 Thank you sooo much for watching!!! 💖🥰

[@dellamonk6792]

Lisa, I’m SO glad you mentioned the “bed in front of the window” faux pas. I’ve seen so many people do it-even some designers-and it drives me bonkers. Thanks for addressing this in your typically classy way. 😀

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Della!! I see this one SO often - something had to be said about it!! 😂💕 Luckily there's usually a pretty simple fix: move the bed!! 💚👏🏻 People are always SHOCKED at what a difference it makes - one of my FAV little fixes!! 💙😉 SO glad we're on the same page about this one - thank you SO much for tuning in!!! 😘😘

[@dellamonk6792]

@@LisaHoltDesignRight? And it’s very bad Feng Shui!

[@diannt9583]

​@@LisaHoltDesign YES! I had my home custom built (moved in in 2017) - Came up one day to check progress and the builder had decided to work off an old blueprint I'd thought we'd killed, and had framed in closets in such a way that I'd either would have to float the bed in the middle of the bedroom, or place the bed against a window in the master. He had to rip it out and re-frame as to the updated design! (Corner room with windows on the two corners, door into the bath and a door into the main closet on one wall, a door into this room and a door into the small closet on the fourth - the bed needed to go between the door into the room and the door into the small closet! He acknowledged his mistake and didn't charge me extra.) Feng Shui, and just general comfort - wanting to look out the window across in the morning as I gently came awake. If this had been impossible to change, I would rather float the bed (in sub optimal space for floating) than have my headboard against a window.

[@fayee8986]

@@LisaHoltDesign seems like an easy solution to move the bed. But there's sometimes when the room and your bed doesn't fit. LOL ask too many windows and too many doors. T h a n where in trouble. LOL

[@user-yy7vc7jj7k]

Your videos are so informative and I learn so much from you. Although I sometimes have problems with the implementation, in the video everything looks so logical and simple. In reality it is often not so easy to obey all the laws and avoid all the don'ts. The room situation is not always the same. But even if you just follow a few style laws, you can see a big step forward. Step by step...

[@jamischlafer7804]

omg i thought the cottage photo looked adorably organic and endearingly straight from a time-capsule!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Jami!!! It's definitely a style thing!!! If you're loving that sort of vintage, cozy look, then go for it!! 👏🏻🥰 It's all about what makes you feel the best in your space!! 💜👍🏻 Love that you found something that caught your eye - thanks for watching!!! 😘🌟

[@katc9405]

Lisa!😍 have you done a video for vaulted ceilings???... the kind that are sloped in one direction?

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Kat C!!! I will definitely touch this subject on the Dezign Club!!!! 💗✨ Have you signed up for it yet?? It's launching this September and I am going to cover ALL the specific design dilemmas you guys always ask about - INCLUDING vaulted ceilings!!! 😉 Sign up here www.lisaholt.com/thedezignclub and I'll send you ALL the details about what's to come!!!! 😘🧡 ✨ ✨ ✨

[@katc9405]

@@LisaHoltDesign yes, I will!

[@XtreamBrands]

My house is definitely filled with police line up style furniture placement. All against the wall. Makes me nuts!!! Thanks Lisa

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG X!! Police line up furniture - SO funny! That's exactly what they look like!! 😆 No wonder it's such an uncomfortable look! 😂💕 Good luck busting your furniture out of slammed-on-the-wall jail, and thanks for this fun comment!! 😆💙

[@KS-un3pi]

I feel the same. And all the while limited because we did a sectional to get the most seating of our space. It may be 10x12 and the front door is in the room, and two windows on the exterior walls in the room. I miss moving furniture to change the look. We are locked in with size of couch and we measured it just right.

[@Angelamomof4]

Lisa, what about a hearth rug in a small living room that is carpeted? I wish we didnt need a hearth rug completely but we have a buck stove that we use regularly. We need something that can catch a stray ember. Thank you!

[@empoweringwomenwithtracey]

Recently I have been looking at room designs online and noticing mistakes I would never have seen before watching your videos. The most often is area rugs not being large enough, chair legs over the edge 😖. These things really jump out at me now. 👍🏼🙏💐

[@LisaHoltDesign]

I'm so glad to hear that! Your success in design is the only reason why I created my channel... So glad you're watching, it means so much!! 🥰😍💕

[@teresaestevezalvarez664]

In Spain is important to leave windows free of furniture. We love ventilating the house every day.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Teresa!! You guys in Europe know whats going on!! 👏🏻🧡 Keep that furniture out of your GORGEOUS views!!! 😂😂 I LOVE hearing from you guys overseas on what fabulous design looks like in your home countries - thank you so much for sharing!! 💙🥰

[@96LinkinPark08]

Yeeeees, same in Germany! I can‘t even understand, why one would like to block the window?!

[@Zoykah]

I'm in Europe as well and in my apartment building it's actually forbidden to block windows with furniture.

[@katarzynabrajta6524]

I am from Poland. I leave in new apartament with really good windows. I would be permanently ill or have headacks because of wind, cold autums, winters. Having bed without headboard It would be in such a situation the worst concept...and for me it is strange that you generally want open eyes and see wall then have some perspective view.:)

[@dawnstonerock4253]

Me too, in America

[@bear_square543]

I've also framed the images on calendar pages as a bargain art solution :)

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Oooh Bear what a good tip!!! 🤩💚 SUCH a creative solution...you guys have the best ideas!! 💕 Thank you SO much for sharing - I learn so much in these comments!! 🥰💙

[@kathleenphillips2588]

I have an idea of some of my "mistakes" and this highlighted some that I can more readily fix, such as bedroom bed/window cohesion and picture height. I loved those up/down shades in the roman shade look. I feel that buying the right size rug for the living room might necessitate I draw up the plan first and try to finalize what furniture is going to stay or go and what the final configuration will be. It is so tempting to run out and buy the newest this or that without doing the groundwork. Your positive attitude and guidance is very helpful and this video helped because it is helping me focus in on what needs to change.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Kathleen!! I'm so glad this was helpful - there's nothing more frustrating than seeing your mistakes and not quite knowing how to tackle them!!! 💕👏🏻 If you're looking to draft up a floor plan, definitely check out my video on design tools and apps!! 👍🏻 I talk all about some of my favorite planning software - it'll make laying that groundwork a breeze!! 🤩 Thank you SO much for leaving this super kind comment, and good luck with all of your planning!! 🥰💙

[@CreateCris5924]

great tips on the bed in front of windows. with regards to keeping furniture against the walls I have several friends who prefer that because they live in small flats and they have kids and want to have space for them to play.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Oooh Crista!! That's so smart - definitely a good idea to give the kids somewhere to roughhouse without knocking over a lamp or a table!! 😂💜 Perfect example of making your design work for you!! 🤩🧡 Thank you so much for brining up such an awesome point, and thanks for watching!! 😘💙

[@anavasquez264]

Thank you so much for putting examples with pictures it helps so much! And also not just showing the mistakes but alse the solutions, I love this type of videos

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Ana!!! I know you guys have been asking for more examples in these videos - I did my best to come through!!! 😉🌟 These mistakes are SO common that finding good pictures to share was super easy...I'm so glad it was helpful!!! 🥰 Thank you so so much for tuning in, and thanks for the feedback on the formatting!! 😁 I always love to hear what you guys think!!! 💚😘

[@boonhaven]

Thank you! I am facing the bed up against the window situation, also oversize bedroom furniture. I wish I would have thought about these things before purchasing.

[@lindatesluk2479]

I knew husbands of my two friends who insisted all artwork had to be their eye level. Problem was they were 6’7” and their rooms were only 8’! It pained me every time to see.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Linda...that eye level trick only works if you're somewhere around average height!! 😂💕 6'7 is a little on the tall side to rely on that particular metric!! 😆 Love that you were able to spot that design mistake though - good eye!! 💜😉

[@jacklynlawrence9011]

My 91 year old mother always said pictures were supposed to be hung at the eye level of the woman of the house.

[@wendajones9040]

I like art work to be at a comfortable hight for viewing when sitting. Not necessarily AT eye level but at a comfortable viewing height.

[@eaakerman8829]

@@jacklynlawrence9011 that’s a good rule

[@katmontgomery7699]

@@jacklynlawrence9011 love it!!! I'm barely 5 feet tall. My husband is average height. 5'10". He hangs pics for his "eye-level" 🤔

[@IMOO1896]

The 2 sofas in the cottage space you showed toward the beginning, were masked by the pillows and throws. It’s claustrophobic.!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Sandra! Some people prefer to have big cushions for more visual "fluff" while others prefer more space on the couch, more minimalist... LOVE hearing your thoughts on these designs!! Keep it coming!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@melodyhart1331]

My next house will be bought for my bedroom furniture,it is solid oak from American Drew and the bed is from Lexington,again solid oak ! We could never afford to replace it now !

[@keelyobrientyson2676]

Love your sense of humor! And pro tips. My style is eclectic because I have inherited a lot family pieces that I love.

[@monique804]

Oh my goodness Lisa .... you nailed it again... you never let me down .... the art work hung to high... lol. so glad you addressed this, can’t tell you how many people are guilty of this ! Everyone hit that bell and tell your friends about this channel , Lisa is bringing back class in our homes !,,,, 💕💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Awww Odette!!! 🥰 I am SO glad this mistakes video didn't let you down!!! 😘 I was sure you guys were going to love the artwork tip - you have NO IDEA how often it comes up! 😆🧡 Thank you so so much for this sweet comment, and thanks for watching!! 💚 Everyone listen to Odette!!!! Hit that bell!!! 😂🛎

[@sharonwheatley6020]

You made this post 2 years ago, but it is perfectly in time for me and my current situation. Thank you!!!

[@angiebjourney]

Love this video! My living room is very oddly shaped and when I moved my furniture away from the walls, (which I love ) I’m left with so much awkward dead space. For example, there is now about 3 feet between the back of my couch and a huge window. Not sure what to do.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

I have the exact opposite problem; my living room is so narrow (rectangular, with an archway on the one short end and front door and windows on the other), I don't see how I could possibly move the furniture away from the walls because there wouldn't be much, if any, walkway. *Maybe* if I bought all new, smaller furniture... =/ Idk, it's just so awkward!

[@brendasnow8255]

Leave it empty. Or a sofa table with a lamp, plant...

[@craigathonian]

Thanks for the great tips 👍 I'm presently going in circles all because I love Mahogany wood. Instead of white walls, I'm thinking of a light taupe or pastel sky blue slate. Hoping it won't look as stark with the wood. Also, with a general tip for hanging art. I tell people to pick a horizon line, like the top of doorways and hang your art around that line. It can be a little above or below but for general room sizes this works well. Also, give every item respectful breathing space, meaning, if one item is too close and is impeding another items personal space, it doesn't fit and gets edited out. Thanks for another great chock full video 🏆

[@helencousins2911]

Love this video - Incredible decorating tips in just one video. I learned about area rug sizes from the video you referenced. I must admit every time I go to friends' homes or look at other KZbinrs videos I immediately focus on the area rug size. OMG - sometimes ignorance is bliss🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thank you Lisa for your informative and very enjoyable videos. Your personality really makes them shine.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

LOL Helen!! 😂 Once you see it you just can't stop, right? 💚👏🏻 It's a blessing and a curse!! 😆 So glad I could share a few more of my design pet peeves - thanks for spending a bit of your Saturday talking design with me!! 😘💜

[@manyam5794]

Great videos…..super love them!!!! You are the Best!!!😀 I have a 3 bedroom bungalow. Living room dining room is separate with a wall with the kitchen. Wondering if open concept is ideal and in fashion for resale or keep the wall to accommodate the tv?

[@kathrynp7595]

Love the “mistake” images 🥰

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Kathryn I'm so glad they were helpful!! 🥰 I know you guys have been asking for more examples - I did my best to get you some good ones this week!! 😉💕 Thank you SO much for tuning in this week, and thanks for this fun comment!! 😘💙

[@bmccarthy3333]

Im moving and was lucky enough to find an apt that 20x14 living room. Is an 9x12 rug a good size for those dimensions? I should say the entrance to the LR is open with an almost wall to wall arched opening. About 10 foot high ceilings. Directly outside the LR is a space that is about 9.5 × 12 that I plan to use as a study/ office. My worry is that the space is so long and open a 9x12 rug will look too small. The office area will have a 5x8 rug. Love your videos and advice! Thank you.

[@KyleJohnsonUK]

That cottage looks like the set from the British TV sitcom about a rural parish's first woman vicar being assigned to them.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

😆😂💙

[@wmfife1]

LOL that was my favorite! Dawn French was hilarious!

[@wmfife1]

@@sezh4315 LOL I'm not but knew that - just didn't want to give it all away. Don't know which cracked me up the most, the hidden bottle of Scotch or the segment at the end trying to explain jokes to her assistant. Where does good programming like that go? The others pale in comparison.

[@LG-pj4qh]

I had artwork from a linen calendar of roosters framed at Hobby Lobby for my country home. Turned out beautiful. I bought the calendar at HL also.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG L!!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Hunting for pieces in unexpected places is one of my biggest hacks - you never know where a little bit of FABULOUS decor is hiding!! 💙🤩 LOVING your creativity - thank you so much for sharing your shopping secrets!!! 😘🧡

[@dcoughla681]

Hi Lisa. I think the reason that people put their furniture against the wall is because moving furniture into the middle of the room makes people feel vulnerable, like someone is going to come up from behind them. That’s why in restaurants people prefer the seats against the wall. With regard to the bed under the window, I have a Victorian metal headboard against my pretty window so it doesn’t block the view. Lovely advice about curtains by the way. I’ll experiment with that. Thanks!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Hmmm D!! Good theory!! Always fun to think about the psychology of design!! 🤔💕 So glad I could share a few tricks to try, and even point out some you were already doing!!! 💙👏🏻 Keep up the fabulous work!! 🧡

[@rhonddalesley]

My anxiety goes through the roof if I can’t be seated against a wall and preferably in the corner!

[@Jellybellycat]

I love the whole-room rug recommendation. I’m unsure how close the carpet should be set in relation to the rectangular stone pad in front of the gas log fireplace.

[@doh2934]

Sometimes furniture is against walla because others in the home "flop" onto free standing furniture causing it to slide out of place and scratch the floor. The wall keeps furniture in place.

[@kath2621]

Also the room isn’t big enough to put the furniture anywhere else

[@MrsStevenBrown]

If you’re flopping that hard on your sofa you need to rethink things( rugs, soft feet on the sofa etc) and not be a 5 year old...Why would an adult body slam a sofa shoving it so hard it would scratch a floor?? You sit down, lay down etc...move some pillows maybe to be more comfy first but yeah...tell the “others” to grow up and respect the things that you worked hard to provide, decorate and care for. Flopping is for trampolines.

[@doh2934]

@@MrsStevenBrown I agree completely, but I have yet to meet a male-including new guest- who follow those rules. They just don't do anything softly. You know the saying-'Bull in a china shop?' You can only tell people so much and then you understand that there is no way they are going to change.

[@marliesyanke4580]

Teach people not to flop.

[@marliesyanke4580]

@@MrsStevenBrown Agree, bad habit and manners.

[@shirleysweetee408]

Just realized I had order your jewelry online last night..and wow here you are with great decor tips!

[@justme8255]

Another great video Lisa. You had my whole family laughing at the graphic on your head 🤣. I really love how your energy and the production value work together to compliment the knowledge being shared. I’d love to see you have your own design show.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OOh, YAY!!! THANKS!!! Be sure to join the club, there'll be a lot more of me at the Club!!! xoxoxo

[@lynt.4493]

She has her own show: KZbin.

[@linda8485]

I think people are trying to make their new space work with their furniture from their last house (as you mentioned) and it's usually out of scale. I have been trying to create a cohesive, properly scaled living room all of my life from bits and pieces from other places and it is soooo frustrating because it never works! Finally I get to purchase a sofa for this living room. Your videos have given me the info and confidence I've needed to make this most important purchase. Can't thank you enough Lisa!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Linda!! Congrats!!! 💚👏🏻 Trying to make a space work with different pieces in different scales is SUPER hard!! 🌟 I'm so glad you're ready to get your room its piece of furniture - so exciting!!! 🤩 Thank you SO much for sharing your success with all of us, and happy sofa shopping!! 🥰🌟

[@linda8485]

@@LisaHoltDesign Thank you Lisa! Found it and will be ordering it this month!

[@linda8485]

Lisa, I'm buying from Sixpenny. I will buy through you if you can set up as an affiliate. P.S. Even though Pottery Barn has a similar look, the quality is just not there ( I can say that at least about their sofas). Every time a designer suggests PB in one of their videos, I cringe. All one needs to do is look at reviews on consumer affairs website.

[@laurensl2323]

One of my biggest peeves is art hung too high - it drives my crazy. Thanks for a great video.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

LOL Lauren! 🤩 That makes two of us - I hate not being able to enjoy a piece of DELICIOUS artwork just because it isn't hung correctly! 🙁 Such a waste!! 💙😂Thank you so so much for this sweet comment, and thanks for joining me for Saturday AM design brunch!! 🥂

[@denisebrenton1897]

You make. me smile and chuckle when I watch your videos! I also learn a lot.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Awww Denise!! 👏🏻🤩 This is my FAVORITE thing to hear!!! 💜💜 I LOVE sharing my favorite design tips and tricks with you guys...making these videos is SO fun for me!!! 🧡 Plus, I'm ALWAYS cracking myself up when we're filming!! Hearing you guys are laughing along totally makes my day!!! 😂😂 Thank you so much for leaving such a super sweet comment - it really does mean the world to me!! 💙🥰

[@TheMocao]

I made sure to save this video for when I am finally able to complete my cottage project. I’m partial to small spaces because I feel cozier in them and I already have some furniture I’m going to use, so now I know I better make sure the room scale is large enough.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Marnie!! Perfect!! 🤩 I love a good cottage - you've totally got this!!! 💕🥰 SO glad you found a couple tips worth hanging on to - thanks for watching and happy planning!! 😘💚

[@donnawag8197]

You can also take a color print to a copy center and have them make a color copy enlargement. This works for personal photos as well.

[@mrsverovalera]

Always coming through with the best energy.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Awww Verovalera!! 💕 This is so sweet - I just match the energy of all the fabulous comments you guys send me!!! 🤩 Thank you SO much for being so sweet, and thanks for tuning in this week!! 🥰💙

[@carolnewman8590]

Thank you Lisa!!! Ready to move into s smaller home, why are builders not adding living rooms, it makes me crazy.

[@Moonmaedyn]

In a "cottage" situation, depending on the age of the cottage, painting the ceiling beams white is NOT an option. If you're talking "beachy/Hamptons/fakey" cottage, yes. If you're talking "1500's workers cottage in Britain you just paid five-hundred thousand pounds for" nope. You're BUYING the aesthetic and history, regardless of how "cramped" it makes the space appear. And PS: if you own a period property with beautiful wood paneling & trim and you paint that all white? There are legions of people that will come looking for you with pitchforks and torches. And tar. And feathers.

[@lk6789]

Absolutely correct, I never understand why these designer want to rip everything out or paint it white. It seems than in the US anything over 25 years is passed it's sell by date. My house is at least 200 years old with most external wall a meter wide, built to last, would never dream of living in a modern house. Although it's old it still has all the modern cons where needed, bathrooms, kitchens, usb sockets, led (bulbs, some great glass ones now the look like candles) in chandeliers etc. Doesn't need air conditioning even at 44c(111f), those old builders knew what they were doing and didn't rely on technology to solve problems. Must admit I did rid out the artexed ceilings to reveal all the wood beams, but in my eyes they were as bad as painting everything white.

[@patriciaangeles4816]

I was thinking exactly the same. My home is late medieval and it’s costing me a fortune to correct all the ‘fads’ other people before me have done. If you want a boring new house then buy one but owning a heritage property requires a sympathetic owner willing to love it and maintain it

[@Moonmaedyn]

@@patriciaangeles4816 OH, I feel your pain! I have a 114 year old property, and the first years of owning it were spent walking around muttering "WTF?" at various disasters my predecessors were guilty of. This is particularly harrowing for ME, as I am a trained/degreed historic preservationist! ♥

[@ahoyhere8113]

Yes! I had an interior designer tell me to paint the brickwork in my 1740s home, I told her absolutely not, it’s original, and she said “No it’s not.” Like. Excuse me. The irregular bricks have marks from the grass they were made on and fingerprints. Find me modern fake bricks that do that. You can’t!

[@Moonmaedyn]

@@ahoyhere8113 Arrogance knows no bounds. "Oh, I have a degree and tons of famous clients!!!!" and honestly, trends are crap. Where I live, we have houses that were constructed out of POND bricks, and because they couldn't afford wallpaper, there are some delightful "frescoes" that ignorant people just paint over.

[@hansmir5443]

It’s scary to put the bed against the window when you are on the first floor for safety. and can easily hear the street noise. Never have done that. 😀👏👏👏👏

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Totally Hans - always good to think about safety!!! 💕👍🏻 Super important no matter what the project!!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Love that we're on the same page with this one - thank you so much for joining me to talk design snafus!! 💜😘

[@rheldaestenson]

New subscriber! So glad you tackled artwork hung too high. This is a big pet peeve of mine. Why would anyone want to look at the ceiling to see art?

[@LisaHoltDesign]

LOL Rhelda!!! Your guess is as good as mine!! 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ I say hang your art where you can enjoy it!!!! 😆🧡 SO glad you found my channel - thank you SO much for joining the channel party!!! 🥳🥳 We're so excited to have you!! 🥰

[@joyceepperson5219]

In the 40’s my grandmother hung pictures from a picture rail that was like a chair rail about 12/18 inches from the ceiling. The pictures were hung by an exposed string or wire and you locked your hands behind your back and stared straight up at the ceiling to view the pictures. Incidentally, my granddads favorite picture was the old dogs sitting around a poker table puffing on cigarettes with bleary eyes. I have not copied his artistic eye.

[@whitneylivingston4171]

That green sectional is a dreammmm! Love ir

[@deborahmac1997]

The imagery was priceless, but I bet we all recognize it..This was just full of great no no's but I loved your insight on the solutions❣

[@LisaHoltDesign]

LOL Deborah!! 😂 These mistakes are just SO common - it wasn't hard finding some good examples!! 😆💜 So glad I could share some answers so you don't get stuck in these sneaky design ruts!!! 🌟 Thanks for tuning in to another video - you guys are the BEST!! 😘🧡

[@constanceconnolly3773]

Many thanks for addressing the window issue. I abhor entering a room with gorgeous large windows only to see furniture placement blocking half the view. The furniture placement smacked against the walls is number two on my list of decorating peccadilloes. I feel vindicated after watching your video, again...THANK YOU!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Constance, SOOOO Glad it was helpful! xoxoxo L

[@julieknight4896]

I have to break a lot of rules to accommodate my husband's wheelchair. Could you address this issue at some future point ? Ways to circumvent the rules but still have a nice looking home.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Julie this is such a great point!!! 👏🏻💕 The most important part of design is making your space work for YOU - accessibility is definitely a HUGE priority!! 👍🏻💚 I'll 100% put this idea on my list of ideas and start thinking of tips to share with you guys! 💙 Thanks for this SUPER important comment, and hope you and your husband are both having a fabulous weekend!! 🥰💜

[@lsamoa]

Great topic!

[@marjoriebiga5984]

From 1996 to 2016 my late husband was wheelchair bound from a rare disease. We broke ground 6 months before his paralysis. I learned there is a lot of tricks that you can do that don't scream accessibility, that I learned over the years. Definitely need to think a little different then the basic rules of design.

[@TameraWeeks1]

Same here for our daughter in a wheelchair.

[@stevecarson4162]

You and I are on the same page for most of that. (I hate seeing beds in front of the window, which is all too common around here.) But for years I've lived in rather small apartments and condos, and the idea of having livingroom furniture pulled out from the walls, to me would be crowding the centre of the room and wasting all that space behind them. I also like to have an open space in the middle of the room to DANCE in.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

LOL Steve!!! 😆 I am ALL for having some dancing space in your apartment!! 😍😍 If you're living in a space where it doesn't make sense to have your furniture off of the walls, that is TOTALLY ok! 👏🏻 At the end of the day, it's all about what works best for you and for your home!! 💙🥰 LOVE this comment...thank you SO much for watching!! 😘💚

[@kasiowelove1]

I love how visual all your videos are Lisa! This makes me understand everything better and shows tons of inspiration :)

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Awww Katarzyna!!! 💕💕 I love hearing that works for you - I know I am SUCH a visual learner myself!!! I guess that's why I became a designer!! 💙😂 LOVE getting feedback like this on these videos - it really helps me figure out whats working and what isn't!! 🥰 Thank you SO much for leaving such a sweet comment, and thank you for helping me make my channel better!!! 😘😘

[@elizabethgallaher1919]

How do you feel about paint ..like in a kitchen...the lower cupboards a moss green with the uppers, a rich cream

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Elizabeth!! 💙 Great question - paint is a HUGE topic!! 🌟 There are a couple of things to ALWAYS keep in mind when choosing paint colors - check out my video Stop Painting Now for my entire list!!! 👏🏻👏🏻 You might also want to watch my vid on 2021 Colors Of The Year for a little bit of inspo...there are SO many fabulous shades to choose from, I know it can get a little overwhelming!! 😆💕 Hope this helps, and happy happy painting!!! 💚😋😋

[@eliser9776]

I love the coffee table art idea. I bet if I could pick up a coffee table book at GoodWill if I took the time to look for one I liked. I love this! Thanks!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Oooh Elise great idea!! 🤩 You never know what's floating around in the goodwill book section - you can definitely find some treasures!! 💜💎 Thanks for sharing this little hack, and happy shopping!!! 😘🛍

[@kutnahora100]

I am really loving you. I will be binging on your videos this weekend. I am moving to my new home this October hopefully and will be designing it with pointers from you. TYVM.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Fantastic! I’m so glad the videos are helping! If you’ve got a big project coming up, be sure and get on the email list for the dezignclub which opens September 10… So much more resources, deep dives, lessons, it’s going to be great! Sign up at lisaholt.com!👍🏻😘❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsdv]

Awesome and informative video as always, especially the art book trick!! Also, your editor is top notch. The sombrero edit was hilarious!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

D!! Finding art in coffee table books is one of my FAV budget friendly hacks!! 💙👏🏻 I'm so glad I could finally share it with you guys!! 💚😘 Thank you SO much for this sweet comment, and thanks for joining me for another design mistakes vid!! 😆🧡

[@marijkerittmann7607]

Can you please do something on how to install curtains when your radiator is under the window? Love your channel

[@LisaHoltDesign]

YES!! I actually have a video launching in my DezignClub this summer all about shades and roller shades!!! 😉👍🏻 It will be perfect for you!!! 🥰😍 You can sign up to be notified when we launch HERE: www.lisaholt.com/thedezignclub

[@haleymist09]

The advice for a bed against a window blew my mind!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Haley right?? 😂 You never think of it until someone points it out!! 👏🏻💚 And trust me, now you'll never be able to unsee it!! 😆 SO glad I could pass on some new tasty morsels of design - thank you SO much for joining me this week!! 😘🧡

[@feymark7749]

Thank you for introducing me to levelframe!! I just moved into a new space and I've been agonizing on how to dress my walls for the first time!

[@lmbarnes3]

When most people push against the walls for space to walk past the furniture. They always show homes with perfect walk ways not like most homes.

[@kath2621]

If I were to put my furniture anywhere else I couldn’t walk into my room

[@christinepfeiffer4821]

Great tips Lisa- must have made some of those errors in the past- but ooh jamming all that over-sized furniture into rooms- what a look- are folks really doing that ?

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Christine!! You saw the pictures - you'd be shocked at how often I see this exact problem!! 💜😂 I think it happens a lot when people are moving...you know what I say about doing some good editing!! 😉💙 Thank you so much for coming along on this design mistake crash course with me - hope your week is off to a fabulous start!! 😘

[@JessRodr]

LOVE your expertise!!! Thank you so much for sharing all of this fabulous inspiration! 🥰

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Aww Jess!!! 🥰 I'm so glad I could share a few of my favorite tips!! 😘💙 Thank YOU for joining me for some design fun on your Saturday morning!!! 😘💕🌟

[@katerineella274]

I've watched a couple of these videos and realized that the presenter reminds me of my Bestie when I was a young girl. What a lovely reminder. Oh! Oh!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

OMG Katerine!! I'm so honored!! 🥰🥰 SO glad I could stir up a happy memory - thank you so much for checking out my channel!! 💙🌟

[@jeannine1991]

You always make me laugh while I’m learning critical information. I really appreciate that skill you have.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Awww Jeanine!!! 🥰 I do my best - I know I crack myself up sometimes!!! 😂💜 Thank you SO much for joining me for this little design mistake crash course, and thank you for this sweet comment!! 💕🌟

[@cathieallen1553]

Thank you Lisa! I have a small home and your videos help me with so many choices! This video is very helpful!!!

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Awww Cathie I love hearing this!!! 🥰 I love making these tips available so you guys can choose wether or not they work for you - it never hurts to have options!! 💙👏🏻 Thank you SO much for this super sweet comment and thanks for tuning in this week!! 💚😘

[@brigantiablackbird]

The cottage "bad" example looked quite cozy and welcoming to me! LOL Sadly, I can't approve of the advice to paint the dark wood--call me old-fashioned, but I generally consider painting wood a frightful sin. Also, I must admit that I am quite prejudiced against "light" spaces. My husband and I currently live in a 300 sq apartment--and I hate the walls, which are cream and I am now allowed to paint. Sometimes you're just as well off to go dark, just limiting how much furniture you have, and embrace the cozy. Beds shouldn't be against windows at all--but the solution about having a see through head board (with the cast iron frame) is the best solution, I agree. Ideally furniture would be measured and be fitted for the space--but that isn't always practical when you move. Few of us can afford to replace all the furnishing for a house. I 100% agree that slamming the furniture against all the walls is disease. lol Once my husband and I are able to move into our farmhouse we'll definitely be able to float pieces. I can't wait! Too small rugs are off-putting. I think people fall into that mistake because rugs are expensive and the smaller piece was more affordable and people decided it would "do". My husband and I are both on the taller side--so we've really got to watch ourselves when we hang anything on the wall because we'll automatically hang it at our eye level which is a bit higher than what is suitable.

[@LisaHoltDesign]

Brigantia!! That is SO ok - one of the things I LOVE about design is that there are so many different opinions in our little community!!! 👏🏻💜 If you're into that cottage look, go for it!!! 🤩 So glad you're on board on a couple of other "fixes," and thank you SO much for watching!! 🥰💚

[@brigantiablackbird]

@@LisaHoltDesign I enjoy your videos--whether I agree or disagree! lol It's good mental exercise to compare and contrast opinions, especially with something as subjective as interior design. There's room for a lot of nuance and different situations.

[@kendrawhite1128]

Love your videos! Where to you get all of your amazing bracelets you wear with your watch?!