MILLION DOLLAR HOME HACKS for PEOPLE ON A BUDGET | Interior Design Course

[@Summerdee223]

The before and after in your MIL's room is absolutely amazing. It went from a bit dark, drab, and uninviting to absolutely dreamy and perfect. What a fantastic job. I'm sure she is so grateful and I can tell this was all done with such love for her.

[@amandalwayman4046]

I always feel more positive and empowered after watching your videos. I believe very strongly that you have a real shot of having your own line. We need design lines that are moderately priced and different from all the others. I believe you have that ability to create such a line. I will be one of your first customers!

[@KendallVanZyl-nn2tz]

Totally agree with you.

[@karinaibarra7359]

You are amazing! You add more furniture to the room and handled to make it look less crowded and lighter! I love those sconces you used to replace the lamps. I read in bed and that idea will solve two problems for me, space and light. Thanks Valentina!

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you!! I love a good reading light by the bed! 🖤

[@DynamicBailey]

I wish I had seen this when it first came out but I have a few suggestions. When you say buy quality items you can afford, you fail to realize that some people can’t afford to shop for furniture at Article or to buy new at all. You can pay a fraction of the price for items that are being sold on the Facebook marketplace, OfferUp, thrift and second hand stores. I have very high end items that I’ve paid very little for. And some things I’ve gotten free from people giving them away on Facebook and local Facebook “buy nothing” groups. There are rich neighborhoods in most states. If you’re lucky enough to live near one, find out what days their trash pick up is and drive around. You’ll find some amazing treasures sitting on a curb. If you want to look high end, shop for expensive brands that have been gently used. And sometimes new with tags for just a few bucks. I wear outfits that cost a total of $14 and get so many compliments. I look classy and like I have money for pennies on the dollar. You can do this with your clothes and your home.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

You are buying quality items you can afford! The best way! 🥰

[@coolrunnings3]

Indeed, I also do it that way. Better for the environment, the wallet and you have much more original and better quality things then buying mass produced cheap stuff.

[@normadoes]

I started adding black accent around my home and definitely added a more sophisticated, luxury expensive look🤩 thanks for these hacks 😍

[@cherigroom2939]

Prints vs original art. There are so many excellent emerging artists that are priced in the same price points as mass produced Target prints. It’s worth it to seek them out to add a quality look and it means nothing to big box stores but would mean the world to some artist.

[@PS-gw8sm]

@cheri groom can you please share some links to these emerging artists art?

[@Nemilla]

@@PS-gw8sm This depends a bit of where you live. In Scandinavia there are a lot of well-known artists who do solely limited prints (woodcuts, lino cuts, serigraphy/silk screen prints, monotypes) and they are often pretty affordable (the most expensive ones I have only cost 220 euros/piece - roughly the same amount in US dollars). I order mostly from galleries which have online shops - but I also stalk certain local flea markets. (Sometimes people bring there paintings or prints without appraising them, and they are also sold without any professional evaluation. I got one oil painting for 20 euros. The real price would be something like 850 euros. I recognized the style right away since I had seen the artist's works in an exhibition a few years before that...) If you live in a city with galleries that have regular exhibitions and also sell artwork, go and see what they have to offer. If you rather buy online (and want to know the prices without asking) there are several good web galleries. For example Artsy.net has unique art starting from US$15 - a small acrylic painting. I'd also stalk online sites that sell used home goods (online vintage furniture stores). You may find something really nice from there. No matter what your budget is, rule number one is to remember to buy art that you actually like. If you aren't sure what you like, visit galleries (free entry) and art museums. You will start noticing what you prefer.

[@PS-ic4bp]

@@Nemilla thanks a lot Milla 🙏 for your detailed response

[@coolrunnings3]

Always! I We don’t call those ‘posters in a fram’ art here in Belgium.

[@peteperez462]

I love you guys... Your happiness and love is infectious and let’s face it Id rather be infected with love and happiness than anything else. Y’all are awesome!

[@Worminthedirt]

Agree with the luxurious color pallet!! I just bought a home with this “cheap” electric blue in the living room and switched it to “simply sage” and omg it makes my furniture look so luxe. The vibe is so much more relaxing too 😁 a very inexpensive change!!

[@HighPriestess-x2e]

Valentina, I see 1,000,000+ subscribers in your future. You and Jack are amazing. Love all your suggestions and mostly your great big heart. xx

[@linda8485]

The chandelier is the wow factor. Also someday I will own a mirror like that, what a wow!

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, they will at times have amazing looking mirrors, and they are 50% off every other week!

[@lindacurtis589]

Love all these hacks! Adding Jack to your videos is awesome! Can’t wait for Target to have the House of Valentina in their stores!

[@todrapayne]

Sheets are the place where I splurge. I want real Belgium linen and I can find high quality sheets that cost $1,000 in the US but a couple hundred dollars when ordered on Etsy from women who make them in Eastern Europe. They're handmade, gorgeous real linen that are such great quality that you can pass them down a generation. They get better with age.

[@Here_Today_]

Thanks!

[@PS-gw8sm]

@Todra Payne Can you please share the Etsy links to these sellers?

[@goldenparachute392]

@@PS-gw8sm West Elm has linen sheets online for a fair price.

[@michellem3879]

I’d like to know which shop too. I bought a set from Bed Threads but would like to find some darker colors.

[@Odo-so8pj]

Dunelm does linen so does H&M

[@trinidiana]

I love your channel, you are literally my favorite decorating channel, I learn so much!! Thank you for all your offerings!

[@leioakes3791]

Wow! You are an amazing beautiful lady with a beautiful vision for decorating! I love your interaction as a couple, too! You guys have fun and enjoy life! We are blessed to be able to enjoy you on youtube!😃

[@janicewilliams6056]

I love your ideas. You always get my creative juices flowing while you are talking I am always looking around my room! I would love you to collab with Target. You could start with cozy blankets. I for one would buy. Love you! Thank you!

[@kaigaga]

Awesome hack for buying coffee table books is to buy them from HomeGoods where they're usually pretty cheap in comparison to Amazon or the bookstore. Most of the time you can also take the cover off to reveal a neutral or black book underneath.

[@celesteinman56]

Ok coffee table books, there worth it if you have all kinds of different friends coming by I think, but I like the fact that you gave your client yours. Every couple of months I imagine you would have to splurge again and get different ones. It would be like listening to a record album over and over again. There I said it, I'm 60 and I had records. Lol

[@artsiecrafty4164]

I recently moved across the country. My husband was a professor of languages and literature for forty years. I had a serious problem finding a home for thousands of books. I finally found a young man who took them to create a future used book store. I’m glad I was able to move many beautiful books with me. The pandemic has been hard on books.

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Aww good for you

[@Dumplings420]

Yes Valentina!! Dream on. 💫 a Valentina collection at target would be to die for. Put it out to the universe. I know you can make it happen 😊

[@RadhikaDarcy]

Valentina, I can definitely picture your beautiful image inviting us to come and experience your luxurious premiere collection at Target !! Eagerly awaiting your next video!

[@jewel8357]

Everyone deserves a beautiful home! Amen, Sista!

[@coletteHawk]

Crate and Barrel ~ best sofa/sectional I've owned in my life, by far. Not budget friendly but since I spend so much time on my sofa and love to lounge, it was worth the splurge. It is so well built and the cushions so comfortable while maintaining their shape - I know it's going to last me for many many years which is why I didn't mind spending the extra $$$

[@sdeaglefeather]

I agreed. A couch is a something I won’t cut corners. It takes a lot of beating..naps, binge watching TV, etc. it drives me crazy when the seat starts to dip.

[@Rayne-Bow8]

I am sooo glad we are getting the details! This was one of my favorite looks you have done. I love rooms that are functional and beautiful!

[@HouseofValentina]

Yay! I’m so glad! 🖤🖤

[@Silkelovesit]

My blanket loving girl did it again! Great hacks, Thank you, Valentina!

[@HouseofValentina]

Hee hee hee! Can’t help it!

[@mcremeans7778]

I love having a hotel 🛏️ look... feels like a getaway right at home 🏠.

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

I'd love for you to do a video on how to prepare a guest room:)

[@HouseofValentina]

Ooh! That’s a fun idea!

[@ednareid5315]

You are awesome!! I love your videos. You have a lovely family and I love the way your husband looks at you with sooo much love. You are great at what you do and you will have your own line at Target. Just you wait and see. You are a sweetheart as well. I love what you did with your mother in-laws’s bedroom, I had tears in my eyes, just beautiful!!!❤️

[@murielday4013]

Love watching your videos and including stuff for oldies like me

[@tinathorntonrealtor5489]

You always hit it outta the park!! Thank you for your joy and passion in teaching us!!!

[@Feequilts]

The room is amazing, classy and relaxing. The wall colour is stunning and is awesome with the black highlights.

[@jordanashleyblack]

Goodwill and Half price books have tons of coffee table books. Cook books with amazing pictures make great coffee table books too ☺️

[@nancyhoskins197]

Cookbooks are often hidden side by side on a shelf or counter. My Heritage of America cookbook is large, on a table top or in my case, on a linen press, in our dining area. It is so interesting to display seasonal photos and recipes. Another inexpensive but can be elegant, charming or whimsical are magazine ads. Marketing agencies spend fortunes on photo shoots. Cosmetic ads in a bathroom, travel ads in living area, architecture or home layouts in an office or scenery in the bedroom come to mind. When Frames by Valentina is at Target it will be an even better DIY!

[@anaalves3658]

I love high thread count bed linen 🥰🥰🥰🥰, I definitely splurge on that and of course an excellent mattress.

[@TheBeanie06]

Love these home ideas and have used many of them in my living rm and bed rm. The best part about watching your videos is I now have black and white throughout several rooms in my house! I love the look!

[@christinegivens9048]

Woman. You’re going to be in more places than target. I am so loving you. ✨✨✨

[@gizziejubilee]

Wow i cant believe what a difference removing the textured ceiling did to that room what a difference looks amazing 😊

[@cindyhabart8579]

I love that you use inexpensive items ... that's what I'm all about too. I also think you could suggest that art can be bought from upcoming artists (like myself :) as it's original... usually very reasonable and you are supporting another small business owner in the process.

[@cindyhabart8579]

@@ericas5067 Hi there, thanks for the message... yes it is. @lewishabart :)

[@the1920sthe]

Omg I’ve never realized how much I needed a house of Valentina X Target collab until today!

[@renatamitchell9535]

I love your decorating style. It is possible to have a beautiful home without spending much. Thank you ♥️

[@zoraidacatherinenavarromd8261]

I have fabulous coffee table books that I paid $1.99 for at Goodwill people forget to go to Goodwill book section

[@celesteinman56]

Goodwill is great

[@todrapayne]

Yes! I've done this, too

[@rockshot100]

Yes, your can get a ton of nice picture books, but also change them out. I like looking at architecture, it doesn't mean everybody does. My nephew and his boys love baseball, so I have some great coffee table books for them. French grammar doesn't interest them, so customize. Those books are for THEM not you. Lavender smell, is like smelling soap, I don't like it. Lemon could be a general scent, I have a grapefruit one, seems to be pretty popular to all. Number ONE is clean your house.

[@20greeneyes20]

Absolutely!

[@minimini550]

Watching Valentina semi hoarding blankets through the videos is honestly one of the most relatable things ever. I feel seen, my story has been told lmao! 🖤

[@laurabyrd7365]

Thank you for being so artist and telling it like it is

[@cherylmanns5247]

Thank you so much for these videos! I love beautiful rooms, but I don't have a clue and your suggestions/examples are really very helpful! Thank you!!

[@olgaanisimova6916]

Love Hack number 11 on the use of black in the space. The explanation is spot on -adds sophistication and keeps the space grounded.

[@j-ru5527]

Can never get enough of your videos. I gobble them up like candy!🍭🍭🍭🍭

[@jo0mee]

I read the wording from the thumbnail as “$15 Million” home hacks. I’m like damn we went from a million to 15 million Hahahha

[@Mamado88]

Same lol

[@kristirichards2249]

You're so right about Article! Alexandra Gater introduced me. We absolutely love the selection, quality and price. We bought our sofa and chairs during the pandemic. My husband thought the concept of not sofa shopping, trying things out for comfort, was bizarre but now hes so happy we went with our Article finds!!!

[@esscee2520]

Really loved your makeover for your mother-in-law: looked styley without being scary for her and comfy too which is good.

[@caroldanvers265]

Your mother in laws room looks so gorgeous! I'm definitely going to take advantage of your pro tips. Thank you!

[@TheFvtampa]

I am inspired. My son painted our trim on our big window and I used your word CHALKY. IT is beautiful and chalky. I love it.

[@nml1930]

So glad you went over the details of this room makeover.

[@abbyhenderson9574]

Please do a target collection! You could make so many people's homes more beautiful if you created a product line.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Target stuff looks good, their products are well priced but the stuff appears on the curb two years later. MDF does that.

[@carmelcorreale3211]

@@kathrynwitte3398 and fades

[@kathrynwitte3398]

@@carmelcorreale3211 what doesn’t? It’s why soft furniture should never be in front of a window, only case goods.

[@Coco-rw2qx]

Thrilled I got to see that beautiful room again 🌸

[@libertylady8462]

Can you give us specific luxury color palettes? The room makeover is beautiful!

[@cassiefisher4236]

So happy you asked the same question I had. I see the colours used here, but I'd also be interested to learn about more luxury / high end colour palates.

[@nancyhoskins197]

Interested in your choice of window coverings. Is valance behind side panels?

[@sherriecarlin7588]

It’s not just a dream. It’s a vision!!!!

[@bettymo-fi4085]

Valentina, thank you so much for sharing all your ideas. I discovered your Chanel a few days ago and can’t stop watching your videos. I even purchased a few things that you suggested (sheets, rug) I am looking for window treatment ideas. We are having new windows installed throughout the house and can’t decide what I want. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@guavaberrycafebarbvi8376]

Thanks for sharing your love for design with me. I watch your channel to unwind. Your personality and vibe are so soothing. Oh, I enjoy your entire family. I love how your husband supports you.

[@marymarks7046]

I love this. I just moved into a rental apartment and I am looking for bedrooms ideas thank you for the links. I am going to support you fully. I can totally feel a “Valentina” line in your future. Wishing you all the best here is 200k Subscribers!

[@DestinyFerreira29]

that room is stunning !!

[@CC-kr3mr]

Loved this. Beyond fabulous, as are you, Valentina! Big kiss!

[@dianacooper-havlik9085]

Gosh! Your ideas are wonderful!⭐️

[@traceygartrell3419]

Thank you for your inspiration

[@louisedost8476]

Country and Farmhouse. Antiques too

[@lolo3968]

I like what you said about art. Yes original art would be best but there are lots of great options. Thanks for keeping it real.🙂

[@ceregirl5852]

I love Morocco! I’ve lived in Europe for 30 years and make trips to Morocco whenever I can to get my exotic fix!

[@yuliadudina]

Valentina, I really enjoy all of your videos: tons of useful info, and you have such a great personality! You pick up my mood every time I watch your video. There is one question I have yet to find an answer to on your channel: what light temperature (in Kelvins) do you recommend for homes? Maybe you could even make a separate video about that.

[@pricedesign8805]

Great video, the bedroom looks very comfortable, just beautiful

[@perlavargas4481]

I too would love to see your collection at Target! lol

[@cyreiogreene7383]

Fantastic video. One of my favorites

[@DEAH-01]

Doing a DYI whole house, and I actually got every single one of your recs, and More!YES ...tx

[@kiri_downbad7421]

Love how this was edited. Keep up the good work.☺️

[@TexasMom68]

I just love your channel. I know I’ve said it before, but so what… your personality is 💯! And you’re so talented…Good work! The space is beautiful 💖

[@annettemitton4361]

Most Definitely, you need to write a book! A great coffee table book!

[@yanagaidaichuk4025]

It’s the excitement for me 😏🙌🏻♥️

[@LeilaKincaid]

I can't wait for the day you have a collection at Target! I'll buy all of it lol

[@Clara-lq1wd]

Your such a joy to watch

[@HouseofValentina]

That’s so kind! Thank you! 🖤

[@tinaf.7941]

Let’s name Valentina’s future Target Collection! My suggestion for the first collection would be: “Savannah by V” with items that she would curate from Savannah, GA. Then move on to each place they have lived (“To Morocco with love, V”’; etc). 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lalareal5327]

Savannah with V 🥰🥰

[@tinaf.7941]

@@lalareal5327 YES!!!!!!!😃

[@linda8485]

Paris with V!

[@tinaf.7941]

@@linda8485 Love it!!!!

[@kathypatterson9906]

great tips once again!

[@reginaharkin6112]

U make so much sense in this decorating world ❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahdixon2094]

Love the hacks!!

[@eileenvacheresse361]

I absolutely love your videos! I enjoy your hacks so much! I am stuck because I am trying to come up with a color palette for my home. Currently, I have 2 light blue chairs, a denim couch , and a light blue coffee table. Too much blue!!!! Your advice to come up with a palette and to use black maybe the key. Anyway, I will keep watching!

[@toots1114]

You do such an amazing job and with such great energy. You’ll nail 200k in no time! Here to celebrate with you and waiting for your Target launch! 😉

[@HouseofValentina]

You are making me tear up! Thank you!! 🖤🖤

[@wendya.presley7316]

I even have a fruit bowl with lemons in my camper. lol

[@Happynlucky]

How to you choose a choose a luxurious color palette? Redoing my interior colors.

[@teresadorritie7124]

Loved everything but the low hung curtains

[@oursimplestory]

Love all the styling hacks!!

[@coilyqueen312]

Great tips, I wish I had found your video earlier! I never think to pick a color pallet before starting to buy things. So now a I have a couple of pieces in my living room that I should have bought a different color due to what the color palette is because I didn't decide one from the beginning.

[@julianavillanueva7385]

Hellooooo..... i ordered the forest pic and will pick up today. I celebrate that this is a fun family friendly Channel . Love that we can also Included our family.

[@shelleyfoster4077]

Great ideas! I've been taking notes. I'm sure that you will go well past 200,000 subscribers in the future and quicker than you could have ever imagined it!

[@parminderaulakh3879]

🖤🤍I can honesty and totally picture your line at Target 🤩 . I can also imagining myself running 🏃‍♀️ to go get the things before they run out!! Please please start your line Valentina. It will be a hit 💯 %!! 💝💖💞

[@HouseofValentina]

I was imagining it with you! We will dream together! 🖤🖤🖤

[@zromero21]

Loved this! What a sweet thing you guys did for your mother in law. I always am so inspired by your great ideas and tips that I have to stop myself from dream mode and get back to work 😂 how about some bathroom makeover tips and tricks? Small bathrooms and larger ones...unless you have one already and haven’t seen it. Also really liking your white trousers..are they linen? Where did you get them? Love you guys and cant wait for the next video ❤️

[@jessicasevilla2529]

You both are working so hard! It's amazing. Thank you for the tips! I love getting to see all the new videos every week 🥰

[@thisisatrium]

Great ideas, especially about choosing a color palette.

[@annmcgee8960]

Love your channel and this video in particular I love touches of black but hard to get it right .Thanks for your help. Ann💚

[@marycahill7712]

Valentina! I just subscribed!!! Love your relatable and down-to-earth attitude!!!

[@oursimplestory]

Wish we had Target in Canada!

[@HouseofValentina]

I thought you did? I missed it so much when we were abroad!

[@oursimplestory]

@@HouseofValentina we did for a bit but then it closed down!!

[@jessicawalls5360]

I miss Target so much also!

[@lorib5769]

This home is soooo beautiful! I love your videos so much. I know the color pallette was shown but I can't tell which of those colors the dining room is painted in. Could you tell me which color it is? You really do put so much work into these videos- thanks for all you do !

[@katspiral5898]

Congratulations! You and the entire family are so special. You do need your own line at Target. You make beauty accessible. You make dreams achievable. Those are some of your gifts. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. 200k? Piece of cake...mmmm....maybe lemon pound cake tea is in order. Love to all.

[@veselagrigorova9032]

Very informative, as it always is with you guys!🇨🇦 regards

[@HouseofValentina]

I’m so glad!! 🖤🖤

[@ninae.lavelanet-lewnau143]

My favorite piece is the mirror, so gorgeous!!

[@lindalamacchia332]

So beautiful Valentina!! Very inspiring:)