Mid Century Outdoor Atrium Updates

[@ezilirod]

Nobody asked, but two videos in one week? I’m selfishly here for it!

[@ArvinOlano]

Same!!!

[@wendykornfein3337]

Me too!

[@anosluz]

@@wendykornfein3337 One is an ad, and not very good at it either. Unremarkable furniture was dumped in an unremarkable place. Not hating, but this is not Arvin's usual taste level.

[@carollatimer2820]

Nobody asked! But I am so here for it❤and you

[@mandychadwick9262]

ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤❤❤X

[@gingin1050]

Cool mid century sculpture, maybe big stone piece...something that makes your heart melt🧡

[@austintrost9308]

Having a running water feature would bring a lot of tranquility. I also love the idea of adding a window to the atrium wall behind the couch to let in more light.

[@chorebunny8080]

🎉congratulations on finding the perfect nest ! It's fantastic! Can't wait to see what you doing with the kitchen!?

[@BritInvLvr]

I love your house. When I first saw the atrium, I thought a japandy style decor would be perfect. I love how the Japanese people make their atriums place of rest, peace and refreshment. They will add water features and plants. So calm and cooling.

[@ArvinOlano]

Yes atriums are inspired by japanese design!!

[@sandrawongseprasert9294]

I like the 2nd layout!!! It seems like a very tranquil space!!!!

[@mkistach7115]

OMG - “had to get out of Vegas asap” after living in that crappy city for 17 years I said the same thing!! Moved back to the Midwest and couldn’t be happier 😊

[@mariadeleon7832]

Dear Arvin, I wonder if replacing the black stones with lighter color pebbles would soften the look on the floor-while you decide on a bigger renovation. It’s nice to see you again on KZbin…sending you well wishes ❤😊

[@emmar3035]

My opinion: I love the black stones. Something to think about with a white stone, is it may cause a tripping hazard as you may not notice they are smaller stones. If you do decide to use a lighter stone, perhaps a light gray or other complementary color. Maybe it looks different “in person” and I’m being overly cautious. In any case, I know you will, after pondering. Bit, come up with the perfect design. 🫶

[@nakitanash]

my thoughts too :)

[@momcc7882]

Oh Arvin, I love love your house. Thank you taking us in to your journey. Love your atrium. Thank you for new post!

[@winniecoffeetogo9454]

Hi Arvin, so happy to see you again. Sending much love!

[@jasonkay6919]

"Leave room for magic to happen"-- I love that! Cutting down the legs of that table was a great idea. That bare atrium wall could use a geometric outdoor screen hung as art, or a wide planter of clumping bamboo, or frame a piece of outdoor fabric as art.

[@lisabonilla1701]

Hi Arvin, any fans or misters for the Atrium? Yup! I love how you’re restoring the house to its proper place in time. Showing it love and bringing it into its true form. Hungry for your style. So inspiring

[@danaleepipes8312]

Easy fix for black lines-white rocks. You can seal the nice coffee table with spar varnish used for boats.

[@lumontoya9439]

The

[@maryeliason1504]

Love the light. So soft.

[@georgannesmith2293]

Hi! I completely agree with you needing the tall tree in the corner! It will balance out the space by creating an imbalance. 😘 What a beautiful space...

[@annedugan-odonnell3134]

So glad your back❤ the furniture is beautiful love the lines.

[@terriaviles]

Everything looks beautiful Arvin, even the wall looks great on camera so don’t sweat it. But you know what try changing that centerpiece on the coffee table!! I think that is throwing the design off. Maybe something more natural 🌱 I loveee the furniture so much and I think after some tweaking it will be perfect. Good choice of colors ❤

[@JP-su1eg]

What a gorgeous gold lamp!!!

[@TRoxanne55]

Awwwwww so happy to see you again. You were missed. It’s coming along nicely and can’t wait to see all the tweaks over time.

[@Rarjona74]

The most recent video I viewed featured your trip to Mexico, and it evoked strong emotions, prompting me to shed tears. I am delighted by your presence. I share your sentiment of wanting to depart from Las Vegas. The absence of your videos had a profound impact on me, and I am overjoyed to have them back.

[@ArvinOlano]

So glad to hear that!

[@alanerpington5698]

*cue Sheryl Crow's Leaving Las Vegas

[@mariapinto2498]

Love the atrium! Great job!

[@austintrost9308]

Glad to see you posting ❤

[@ArvinOlano]

Me too!!

[@jillperez7493]

Big planters huge

[@latintome239]

Love your house so happy for you ❤️ A living wall would look amazing in your atrium. So love the layout. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤

[@PeterLeonard-lk3wu]

Feeling very spoilt 2 videos in a week! Lovely to see you back spending love from over the pond in England x

[@ArvinOlano]

Thanks for watching :)

[@fewcusi]

That backyard is so beautiful. Every time I see a video I’m like, I need to go to California and get in these hills! So much greenery.

[@nic.nic.]

I’m so jealous of your atrium! The possibilities are endless. Wall art, fountain, sculptures, and all the plants. You might be able to find a metal piece of art for the back wall, that isn’t tacky. I’ve been looking for one myself and haven’t had much luck, but you have an eye for places to look. Can’t wait to see what you do!

[@PlantsandPowerTools]

That blank wall could be transformed into a living green wall with beautiful tropical plants.

[@emmar3035]

Or an art feature on that wall. I think the plants seem…not right because that wall needs fewer items, 13:40 and one large statement piece, the sofa, the light and maybe 1 or 2 plants.

[@nakitanash]

thats what I see too. A little lighting at night around the greenery would be so nice. Keep the symmetry of the furn, change symmetry of the planters.

[@johnamstutz]

The atrium is shaping up nicely, love the furniture. A fountain might be a nice addition,the sound of water splashing is very calming. I had large ficus trees on my patio at my lake house, I think olive trees have replaced them in popularity.

[@AnitasDreams]

Give yourself time to get used to the layout of the Atrium. It is so inviting & relaxing. Love the furniture!!!!!

[@ericaanson6690]

Your home is beautiful and I love the Atrium! Your style is amazing and your outfit with the caramel color sweater is awesome!

[@taniatbach6335]

I’m loving your home update videos, again! Can’t wait to see more. You have a beautiful home!

[@yvonnedozier5468]

You should put a large area rug on the floor in the atrium DESIGNER ❤️

[@SamUndJet]

You are sure to come up with the right magic as you live with the atrium. Give it time. For the blank wall, picture it covered in vines for a Bauhaus feel. Right now, the furniture is unavoidably matchy-matchy, but that’s just a temporary state of affairs, till the magic asserts itself. It is a lovely room that you can be proud to entertain in.

[@maryeliason1504]

We love you Arvin

[@catx294]

Welcome back, you were missed. Looking forward to more, thanks.

[@rockyrodriguez3984]

I’m so glad you are back on KZbin! Love your videos. And your atrium is amazing.

[@rosierose1167]

Hey Arvin, I'm sorry I missed this Video, I've been so caught up in the Election show. But fo need to tell U, I do love the look in your office. The simplicity, elegance & plant choice are great & comes 2gether so right on! Fall is airy d the corner & hope we'll see a new video soon. ..

[@mariacabrera2850]

I'm so in love eith your atrium! I cant wait for more

[@hashimamodmia1135]

Missing that dance and music in the beginning of the video. Welcome back ❤

[@patriciafisher3108]

That is a million dollar view. I would buy that house.

[@goodmorningfrommt]

Idk, your atrium furniture is very brand new.. was expecting earthy tones and darker timber furniture.. but excited to see the evolution of this space.. ❤❤❤ thanks for the video

[@MyaBritton]

Loving the new videos!! Recently diagnosed with pots, and needing uplifting things ❤

[@Coffeeisbrewing]

Your journey is so inspiring, thank you for sharing

[@ArvinOlano]

[@Luckykat218]

It patio space looks great! You definitely need some better plants to bring the space to life 🤩

[@elizabethcuartas4951]

I like your reflections, any changes you do will work out. I think some tipe of sculpture will be nice.

[@ArvinOlano]

Great idea

[@shelleymolinaro5866]

The Atrium is such a stunning feature. I agree that it should be a minimal space. Less furniture . More plants and add a water feature. I don't mind the geometry of the black rocks but white rocks would give a more minimal look. Arvin Please consider that those rock filled channels might allow for DRAINAGE OF RAIN WATER. I want you all and your home to be safe and sound. ❤

[@themultiKai]

great channel Arvin! maybe some fiddle leaf fig tree and some very tall big leaf palms?

[@brittanycamille5945]

I definitely agree about the floor now that we’re revisiting the Atrium. Solid would also make it easier to move furniture around. I do like the current symmetry but I’m also just like you and rearrange things over and over again. I definitely think thoughtful minimalism would-I thought that plane was flying over MY head, I was looking around. But I think thoughtful minimalism with your plant choices will definitely help!

[@normabadillo3235]

Arvin everthing ❤is so beautiful those planters are just amazing..You Just have to get use to it.!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@daraholcombjefferson4880]

I missed you. Glad you're back.

[@LifewithJennyandtheGoldens]

Beautiful layout! Everything looks so good together. Plants are an easy fix/changeable Love it!

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Loving those chairs. Perfect choice. Also, I like your choice of structural plants and planters. Agree with others, a water feature might be nice. If it holds enough water, it could be cooling, while masking neighborhood sounds. If you don’t like the rocks among the pavers, what about stained and sealed wood strips in between? Excited to see all your choices, Arvin, because you have such a good eye.

[@MarilynFromTarotClarity]

Beautiful home! And I love your hair.

[@normf1293]

You need some kind of wood or wood paneling on the back wall behind the sofa to warm the space up and make it feel like you are outside. It’s the stark white surrounding you that makes the space look just like a room.

[@newluhu]

I surprised when i saw another video of you, btw, i was glad, 😁,tyvm.👌🏼👍🏼

[@amybishop9787]

I love the atrium. It’s amazing and I wished I had one too !

[@Victoria48278]

Beautiful furniture, but that wall sure needs some love- plants, a fountain, a third tall tree in a beautiful planter on one side to break up the symmetry a bit. The most beautiful feature is yourself! We have missed you 🎉🎉

[@meercatt]

I do like the symmetry since you have the lines in the floor. Maybe you could put something off center in the siding redo. Like some of those linear wood slats from the MCM era? Or some kind of mural/art that is weatherproof? It is definitely softer than your normal style .. but it is lovely. 🥰

[@glamma_76]

Hello, Alvin the pebbles give a nice contrast to the neutrals in the atrium. Have amazing rest of your week!

[@craigadams7413]

You could use a water feature if some sort, a large tree and some ferns. You're welcome!😊

[@Kate.g.]

2 videos this week 💛 love it Arvin!

[@tcharlize9]

Arvinnn Iam glad you’re back😊. You can consider the idea of a wall fountine fill with plants…

[@mariabarradas4235]

Oh no, I have that "disease", Moving stuff around, can't help it, any time I do a deep cleaning I Must move stuff, it's like having a new home, I would love an olive tree in a big pot, or an orange one, California oranges have to be good...love the furniture, love the peace and quiet.

[@anneconklin6715]

I love the symmetry!!

[@colleenjacobs9466]

Hello, someone may have already mentioned it, but have you seen where they do any acid wash on plain concrete and make it look like other textures? We use to use a boarding kennel that the front entry looked exactly like those polished wood slab tables. It was amazing, but I've seen other finishes as well. The house is coming together so wonderfully.

[@anniecostello2969]

Hi Arvin, I am with you, one large concrete slab instead of the grid pavers in the atrium...maybe until then, get smaller rocks/pebbles in a lighter, beige-ish color. We have a beige pebble border on the back patio and love it…I like the pebbles shiny so we mixed them with a light coat of lacquer before we laid them down. The lacquer helps keep them in place too.

[@ArvinOlano]

Yes we thought of pea gravel too! Great idea

[@brittanyingrambeauty]

Yes that was my thought.

[@dianebaum4682]

I actually like that dead tree.

[@rickigottlieb]

The space is gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it evolve. I agree with what you’re saying about too symmetrical. Even though the chairs are stunning, maybe too matchy. Maybe replace one of the chairs. Just a thought.

[@ArvinOlano]

Hmmm yes that could be an option!! Maybe different plants too :) in due time

[@rickoleary9975]

Hi Arvin. Love your channel, and your whole approach to life. You are to be admired to listening to your heart and being authentically you ! I have also been following a KZbin Channel out of Bangkok that is focused on architecture and design. The channel is called Gapthanavate . I watched a video on the channel this evening and knew that you had to see the house. The Architect and Designer is a young man named Win. The video is called the Skyscape House. The house has wooden ceilings, and has a mid-century "vibe" to it. I just know you will be amazed to see how it was expressed. I know you will love it. This young Designer is very talented and has an amazing future ahead. It has English subtitles so you will love the Channel Host and the Designer. Enjoy ! Best, Rick

[@selmamendonca2702]

It’s great to see you again, Arvin! The atrium looks really pretty, very inviting. May I ask why you wanted to leave Las Vegas? I like it there so much. 😀

[@kendycruz7389]

Omg I just found your channel and this video! We are in Vegas! Lol and our house a aitrium but they installed a skylight, it's a wasted space I need inspo on what to do with it. Love your home

[@carolineburroughs8686]

Love what you and Andrew did to your outdoor living space. Atrium what will you do the wall in your office that you sit in front of your desk. The mirror is very nice, but it needs more to speak volumes right now it's saying I'm just here 🙃, right now the lamps is adding more to wall than the mirror is 🤩🥰 I love love the gold lamps. I know it will take time to find something that speaks to you and So I will be here waiting. As always love your style ❤

[@patwilkinson2182]

I love the layout❤

[@ppac876]

2 videos in a row?! Glad you’re back! I think a mature big tree in a pot in your atrium would be sick!

[@ArvinOlano]

Waiting to find the perfect tree!

[@ppac876]

@@ArvinOlano can’t wait!

[@nanalynne]

You are looking great. Your sweater matches your furniture which is beautiful😅. Love the coffee table!

[@DonnaScharff]

I love your atrium, especially with the symmetrical placement of your furniture and planters. I do think you'd enjoy the space more if you had a few more larger plants with big soft leaves, rather than any more spiky leaf varieties. You may want to consider adding plants that are large, but that have varying heights to make your plant vignettes more interesting. Looking forward to your next video!

[@dianejones4276]

Darn, there was nothing to scream about! That is my favorite part

[@maylani3697]

I completely agree with you about the tree! I think that you need something to lift the eye up. Visual interest. Everything is too horizontal and low to the ground. It’s a work in progress. I think you’ll know once you and Andrew get the wall “fixed”.

[@TheDanish_girl]

Hi Arvin I think you need some metal for texture, perhaps a steel table or huge sheet of steel on the big white wall. I also think you need some big leafy plants, maybe deep red or white hostas, for texture. And some water maybe, for ambience. A big full size outdoor rug could also do something, to call down the lines. The furniture seems a bit too similar, like a 90’s set buy, maybe switch the two chairs for one special chair in a totally different material, black cast iron or so, so you would get more of an sculptural piece and the heaviness and symmetry will be gone. Hope this will inspire you 🙏🏼

[@ArvinOlano]

Yes all great tips!!!

[@TheDanish_girl]

Ive just seen Zara’s New Home collection shoot. I think that’s a lot of great inspiration

[@denniesjoy_]

Yey, I always love your home updates videos ❤️

[@PNWShanaLee]

Beautiful Home! What about white rock instead of dark in the atrium? I am checking out your rigs now while watching. ❤

[@SusanHall]

Try the furniture on an angle- look for some cool sculptures and maybe add some uplighting. I think once you add some new lighting, the ideas will jump right out at you! (Love the 2x/a week vlog! Fun stuff!)

[@jennifergraham3752]

I love your home and the yard and atrium are beyond amazing features to have. What about a retract shade for atrium and a large mirror on the wall? (Or would that make it too visually busy for you?). A water feature would be beautiful. Even a large low bowl with water lilies.

[@amanda__mg3041]

❤love it. Also side q - where is that beautiful brass lamp from on your desk?

[@ArvinOlano]

From Gubi! It’s one of my favorites (:

[@lauragarrette9220]

So beautiful ❤

[@miguelpaul1164]

The house and the atrium is looking great!!! What a lovely spot for morning coffee!! Symmetry vs balance. It will settle in it takes time. Are you wearing a onesie?

[@dolls4456]

Hi Arvin! Love this video! The Atrium looks amazing! ❤😊 btw I love your hair! You’re such a cutie! 😊

[@Prieze868]

Hello Arvin I wonder what your thoughts are on platform couches like what your would you do an updated version of a platform couch in your home?

[@JanineJeffries]

What about a magic water feature? Been watching your channel for years and loving your growth! ❤

[@joleneosignac7123]

I love those chairs! I think you needs three art pieces of that wall. That may solve your too symmetric issue.

[@alanerpington5698]

I think even replacing that charcoal gray gravel would improve things. Too much contrast makes it kinda busy. Maybe like an aqua color, give the visual effect of little streams? I've seen some garden design that does that. Or to take it up another level, aqua glass pieces with some LED lighting below?

[@morganwilson7515]

The ufo pot is awesome

[@tracygarrett3952]

Once you fix that wall, it will be so much better and less stressful! I ,ove the lsyout of the atrium furniture. It just needs the right plants. Don't do matchy, matchy on both sides. Maybe have a pop of color that can also be picked up in the art you'll put on the wall. Maybe an outdoor rug to ground everything and hide the floor as much as possible Just warm up the space as you're doing and it will feel homey, lived in, and beautiful. Whatever plants you end up with, get some great planters. Love the new outdoor furniture and the coffee table. Do seal it, it's too beautiful to warp.

[@pavana2810]

Arvin can you just change the color of the pebble to match the concrete. You might actually need the pebble for drainage. That would make it less contrasty. Get tumbled pea gravel so you can walk barefoot. And please please collab with benjiplant on your atrium. Also what do you think of using one of your outdoor rugs.

[@ione97]

You could also change the black rocks to some that better match the color of the pavers. It would truck the eye into thinking it’s one slab

[@karenulmer]

look at MCM tile art for the wall over the sofa. Glad you are back.

[@lucypembroke3574]

For the time being you could replace the black pebbles with white ones matching the concrete slabs

[@MultiBaziz]

wasn't ready, j'adore

[@mariabarradas4235]

Me too, love it...yay.

[@lakid9749]

Bale the couch and get 2 more of the chairs then angle them in the corners to give it a sense of chic. Then place all the stuff around it. I totally understand your feeling of furniture against straight walls. Drives me crazy too