My UNPOPULAR Interior Decorating Opinions

[@eltinand1321]

Can I love you any more ? Omgggg you're such an amazing human being!! This video needs to be out here in these streets. Too many bullies on KZbin and I am happy you said what you said because people are too rude out here. On another note why is Albert sooooooo cute!!!! I love how you are authentic in every aspect of your life. I love how much you love all ypur dogs and you show them off and you dont care what anyone else thinks about them. You're not a snob even though you're learned and fancy and sophisticated enough to be a snob. You validate everyone else's personality and style and offer common sense design related advice to help improve their spaces . That's what makes you a real designer. You know you're my favorite person on here and I can go on for dayyyssss🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Ps I love your fancy house and you're robbing me by not showing me enough of it. Can't wait to see more videos of what you're doing with your space. Also in my mind you're my best friend🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment and all your support Donna! 😁😁😁

[@eltinand1321]

@@GarrettLeChic you're welcomed!!! Have an amazing weekend!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

@@eltinand1321 you as well!

[@ericagreen4015]

I enjoyed this video. I’m also tired of they hyper consumerism and every one’s home looks the same. I actually unsubscribed from a few design enthusiasts channels because of this. My unpopular design opinion is rug on top of carpet. Lol, it’s a no-no but I hate the carpet in my rental and I can’t remove it so I covered it up with a beautiful rug. 😂

[@GarrettLeChic]

Agreed! Rugs over carpeting are like wearing socks with sandals. Much better ways to bring interest into a space. The biggest reason not to do it though is it’s a known trip hazard where people can and do get hurt. Safety first!😊😊😊

[@toonybooper]

I hear you! Like yeah, preferably I wouldn't want to put a rug on a carpet, but I also wouldn't prefer carpet in the first place. Most renters don't have a choice what floors we get. So yeah, I'm going to put a nice clean pretty rug over an old, dirty carpet that who knows what has happened to.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I understand, and I don't judge, but I can't recommend it because it's a known trip hazard that people can and do get hurt from.

[@msknucb1762]

Girl me too!😁

[@europanzz]

so did i

[@chelseahill1257]

I love how you’re always so encouraging and have respect for everyone. You’re never snarky, and your passion shines through. I love how you embrace being eco friendly and turn away from consumerism. I’ve learned so much from both your suggestions as I have your attitudes. When I first started my journey I was overwhelmed having nothing and not knowing how to start. Now I can look at things and consider my feelings too. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that good interior design doesn’t just happen. It’s like a living breathing organism that evolves. I embrace that this will be a lifelong project that will reflect me and my personal growth. I also embrace all your tips here! I used to be daunted by the idea of elegant design because I thought it was only a wealthy people thing but you show how it can be done well at several price points. By the way that green is lovely on you. Thank you for another wonderful video ❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for the awesome comment Chelsea!

[@colettegjuka9604]

Well, I mean he is snarky, but also respectful at the same time. Lol.

[@mayrawellington1130]

I couldn’t agree more with you about everything you said on this video. Especially the comments regarding consumerism. I love the idea of curating lovely and meaningful items over time.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by pushing that subscribe button. :)

[@chelseahill1257]

@@colettegjuka9604 maybe a little but never maliciously…when you’re fabulous like he is it’s an art form

[@RoxieEE]

The most important sense is the one that feels love, and Albert's love-detecting senses are clearly very sharp, the way he leans in to be cuddled and kissed by his adoring dad. In such a hostile world, it's so lovely to see a vulnerable creature showing so much trust and security in his safe and loving home. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Albert with us; he is absolutely priceless.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for your very sweet comment! 🐶🐶🐶

[@kimberlynewsom9876]

"Realistic" that's one of the (many) reasons I love you so much. Your approach is realistic and you encourage us to be realistic in our homes, and how we live in them, and how we use the space. I appreciate that you touched on the consumerism of design/decor that has just gone haywire in recent years. I think you are an amazing person with so much love in his heart and I'm grateful you share it with us. Thank you again for another awesome video.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Kimberly!😀😀😀

[@Craftgirly]

My unpopular opinions : I like carpet, I don’t like open-plan houses, I want to use a coffee table for coffee and food instead of as display piece for books, trays and candles! It makes me happy that you talked about mixing styles and different rooms not all having the same style.

[@miranduri]

I don’t like open house plans either. My son went for that and now he complains about cooking smells going around the whole house.

[@Craftgirly]

@@miranduri yeah that’s a great point about the cooking smells! Nothing like a closed kitchen :)

[@hsmd4533]

My unpopular decorating opinions are: -I can’t stand that dumb karate chop crease that decorators put in the middle of a throw pillow, -I also hate when people turn books around so the spine faces the back. Both of these things are so contrived and unnatural and silly to me.

[@kaz6655]

Exactly my thoughts. Lol and buying a coffee table book that they don’t even look at

[@deborahpetipas9365]

I agree. Every time I see that I want to go "fix it" !

[@wisteria808]

Yes, that karate chop crease is so affected and pointless.

[@lawgally1]

Absolutely agree with you!

[@cathieharris6122]

Totally agree! Just fluff the pillow and make it look comfy. As for the books, how you supposed to choose a book for a leisurely read if you can't see the title or author?

[@nogames8982]

When a friend of mine was updating her house she told me she was going to tear out all of the original wood floors. I almost had a heart attack! I asked her if she realized she would be destroying the value of that house, a 120 year old house with original flooring and she was going to tear it out. She reconsidered, and then just had the floors sanded and re-stained. Thank God! They were not cheap flimsy floors, they were oak. When I got down to the wood floors in my house I realize that they were fir and they were in absolutely terrible condition. So I covered them up with vinyl plank flooring.

[@jennaedinger]

Thank god for people like you!

[@ashleyrose1840]

I love how realistic your advice is. Without naming names, there are just so many, even here on KZbin, who kind of push for that overly trendy and lux type of aesthetic that I feel can absolutely encourage waste and makes people feel bad for having or enjoying more traditional styled pieces. Not everyone loves that ultra modern or white on white on white with a touch of off white look. I definitely have a more traditional style similar to you. I love ornate gold frames and mirrors, wing chairs and all that good stuff. Not so crazy about the modern, though I have incorporated a few more modern pieces in such as my black metal and glass coffee table (your favorite, glass table tops LOL) and it looks really nice with my antique wood pieces and topped with some thrifted vintage books and marble coasters. Also as always, though you give GREAT advice, Albert was my most favorite part of the video. He always steals the spotlight when he makes his appearance. ❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@makeapositivedifference]

"work with what you have and make the best out of it" thanks, Garrett...best advice ever. There are a lot of homes with "great bones", that just need people willing to take care of them and see the beauty in them to elevate the space. 💗 And being thoughtful about what you want and taking time to source quality items makes all the difference in the world to making a house a home. New isn't always better...and new can be as simple as moving something you already have to a different place in your home to refresh the space, not just buying something to keep up with a trend or with others.

[@AlexMBateau]

It’s super interesting, hyper-consumerism has been a major topic of conversation in the BookTube community for the last two years. I’m glad to see this conversation is now making its way into interior design KZbin as well. Nice job!

[@aubreysamericangirldollcha2778]

I learn a lot from this channel and others about design. when I was younger I read a great quote in an architecture magazine that said, “just put things in your home that you love and it will all come together.” My unpopular design opinion is that I hate the all-gray trend. Also I hate that people think that in order to update midcentury furniture, it has to be painted. As we went through the process of selling our house in Anchorage AK, I realized that people seem really spoiled. They want new construction, or they want everything to be updated to the latest trends. For our new home we bought a 1966 time capsule and I’m looking forward to giving it some TLC without ruining its amazing character.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you are enjoying our vides. Thanks you for supporting the channel by pushing the subscribe button. :)

[@susanfreeman6350]

I totally agree that the green shirt looks great! My husband is a retired military officer and we’ve lived all over the world in our 49 years together. We often had little choice as to what our living spaces would be. It was fun using beloved pieces in different ways as we bounced from place to place. Our mantra was always to purchase the best quality we could afford. Despite the best efforts of moving companies to destroy our household goods, much of our early furniture is still in use in our home. Good quality stands the test of time and can easily be updated with new pillows, throws, reupholstery, or other revisions. My husband replaced the feet of our 49 year old leather sofa and club chair to raise the seat height several inches. It looks so good and is much more comfortable. When I see the items that decorate my home, not only am I reminded of the places in Europe and Asia where we purchased them, but we’re also reminded that home to us is where we are at the moment and where we make beautiful family memories. I love the look of the spaces in your home that we see in your videos, but not wild about the clips of that other designer you admire so much. LOVE the artwork in the background too.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@dietzhaus]

Thanks for this. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate and understand that I am happiest when my home is clean, clutter-free, and filled with the things that make me happy - regardless of what’s in style at the moment. When we moved to a new home last year, I only put things in the rooms that were useful (like, you need a colander!) and/or that I love and/or are meaningful to me in some way. Every room looks breezy yet warm and comfortable, pretty and soothing. I’m done with trends or caring about what’s “in” or “out.” If it makes me happy, that’s all that matters. Thanks for being the ONLY designer I’ve seen on KZbin that seems to agree! :)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Sherry!

[@1Suzo]

I needed this. Remodeling a kitchen in a 200 year old home and will be matching the floor to the rest of the house, even though it is not on trend. But how often can you find wide plank oak and maple flooring

[@lisaf5303]

Sound beautiful.

[@leec5170]

I just bought a 1934 home with (I think) the original cabinets in the kitchen. What to do?? I feel your pain...good luck! 😀

[@signecadwallader2158]

Good luck with your project.

[@MizJilly]

You always read my mind! I just decided the other day that I've watched my last "Top 10 must haves from This Store!" video. Thanks to these, I fell for the "textured, earthy vessel" hype last year. It was out by the time I got the price sticker off. And the white rooms - I agree, will go out. I think they got popular because three sticks of furniture against a white wall photographs well for social media. In real life it's not that interesting.

[@jackpowers3645]

Great points as always. The wood floors in our home are what most design influencers these days would call “orangey”. They certainly aren’t on trend. But we weren’t about to rip them out, especially since they match our 100 yr old chestnut staircase which is NEVER changing so long as we live here.

[@Dharma12335]

I love that you are encouraging us to embrace what we are drawn to, regardless of what is trending. Thank you also for reminding us that trends are cyclical & that elevating what you have is doable and environmentally responsible. Your content gives me life ♥️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@jeanniemariegebhard3883]

Love your attitude. You express your opinions without belittling others opinions and taste. Such a breath of fresh air.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Jeannie Marie! I really appreciate your comment. It means allot! Please take a moment if you haven't already to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@mjef3695]

Thank you on the flooring. You always comeback to the classics. Classic always wins. Even seeing wood flooring from 100yrs ago can be so beautiful.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mirabellegoldapfel6256]

I'd go even further: Well made wood floors are a classic, can be spruced up a bit with stain or polish, yes. I'd say the same goes for well made, sturdy wood furniture as well. Wood is made of trees, and nature does not date a home. I'm the person that collects pieces of hardwood furniture from the curbside trash and use them to make furniture legs, stools, small tables, blanket ladders, whatever.

[@mjef3695]

@@mirabellegoldapfel6256 👍

[@colettegjuka9604]

I often like when something I enjoy goes out of style, because they will show up used and the prices will go down. My favorite for this is when wood colors go out of style. Antique pieces will end up being much cheaper and easier to find as everyone gets rid of them. Right now I like oak, and it is lovely that it isn't the "IN" wood at the moment.

[@deb4908]

I love the way you express your views while still respecting other people’s choices.There’s a real talent in maintaining that balance.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I’m being myself. Real without being judgmental. I give my opinions and I respect other peoples’ as well. 😊😊✨✨

[@94flipit]

I loved the "keeping up with the Joneses" comment. Once you start trying to keep up, you'll always be trying to keep up. No need to start that tail chasing game. Also, you'll spend all your money trying to keep up. Then? You'll be working forever because you have spent your money and not contributed to your retirement.

[@babydeer2196]

Honestly, the best thing anyone could add to their home is Albert. Omg love at first sight!!!! What an adorable puppers!!!

[@meridabowes3796]

I agree with every thing you listed. When I visit someone I want to see their personality, not a mini Homegoods store.

[@amyweaver7413]

Also, I love the puppy moments - especially sweet Albert. ❤️

[@trishgrakauskas6072]

I agree 100% with you about everything all white and also about having to always buy things,I reuse my decor in different ways.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Trish, and thanks for sharing! :)

[@LeisurelyAprilatHome]

We can all go home after the “fancy house” comment because you are speaking FACTS! The lies are no where to be found. Come through!

[@adevans20]

Unpopular design: I love plants but not in any particular style type, (like boho). I just love plants and I have them near every window. I know some peeps think it’s a bit much, but they are calming. Also, taking care of them makes me happy 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you for watching, and supporting the channel by pushing that subscribe button. :)

[@loserplanet]

Thank you, Garrett! I needed the reminder. I've been on a buying spree! I need to slow down. And take my time to INVEST and THINK more on each piece. I think one of the reasons I'm redecorating is because I rushed to fill up the space when I bought my home. A lot of the things I came with were cheap. And when I moved in I jumped on the "buy grey everything so it all matches". HATED that. I never leave a single video of yours without a take-a-way. You're very engaging the entire time. But where are the puppies today?

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much. Albert was in the video lol. Now they are hanging out probably discussing what they want for dinner tonite! 🤣🤣🤣

[@KawaiiMommie]

G, you took some people to class. I swear I love your channel for being sooo real and encouraging your subscribers/viewers to be the same. It’s some interior decorating/design content creatures that literally annoy me now after discovering your channel. I truly be in my head like, “Sthu sis you ain’t offering nothing but trends and ideas for me to keep up with people that will never be in my home nor are you truly trying to save me any type of money.” I truly love that you coach everyone to design with their self in mind not social media.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate it Angela. 🍀🍀🍀😊😊😊

[@eviemichael]

Omg THANK you for calling out the consumerism, wastefulness, and empty trend chasing. I follow some other designers on KZbin and while some of their content is wonderful, I can't deal with the consumerism purchase hauls...really turns me off. My unpopular design opinion is feeling less fussy about scale. I believe it's important to move around the space organically and comfortably, but it's more of an American thing for a coffee table to be the exact perfect size, for example. In Europe if you inherit a beautiful marble coffee table but it's not exactly 16" from the couches...that's OK. I live in the States again and I am still abiding by the EU sensibility...

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@susansmith4268]

11:09 Timelessly YOU. yes!! That is it. Omgee!! You get us LeChic… 💕

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Yes, Garret! Preach! No keeping up with the Jones’s. Albert is such a sweet boy 😍

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Ashley!

[@kbs7583]

I love what you've said ! It was like exhaling after holding all the "you shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" in too long.

[@JacWarner]

Just gonna say- your artworks are joyful and uplifting.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you🤗

[@briannapace9634]

Garrett - I rarely comment on you tube videos but have found myself commenting a few times in your channel. We need more thought leaders like you!! Thank you for reminding us that consumerism is not the answer to fulfillment . Whether it’s for decorating or other areas of our lives - being thoughtful and true to ourselves is most important. You just rock. Keep up the great work !! ❤

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much Brianna for the lovely comment! I truly appreciate you watching, and for your support as part of our amazing subscriber community.😊😊😊

[@marieortiz158]

Yes the big giant homes that just end up being basic. All those homes look the same. Family with 3 kids in a 3 bedroom house and they say "oh we're building a brand new house" No character no charm just basic.... I live in a 1906 bungalow. Changed it over the years but this last time we renovated, I made sure that it was something that I love. Not trendy. Just looked at styles thru the years and see what stuck around. I redid all my wood floors and I love them. They are original to the home. You can always put s rug down for a new look. ( I love your dogs btw! ) Thanks for your honesty and taste! Love you! Marie🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘🤩🤩🤩

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you, and thanks for sharing Marie!

[@azurewade5859]

Our house (purchased late 2018) had 2 different colors of horrible carpet and 4 layers of peeling linoleum layered on top of each other in the kitchen, + cracked tile in the foyer, so we had to immediately replace our floors! We went with a 5in plank solid oak 3/4 thick boards in a dark chocolate stain to match the existing stained wood windows and crown molding. Having a single flooring running throughout really made the space feel like it flowed and was more open. Some people didn’t agree with our choice and said the trendy thing would be to paint the existing trim and do gray floors. My husband and I are strong believers in NEVER painting wood, so we ignored the trends and did what we liked. You’re the only designer I subscribe to because of your philosophy on embracing personal aesthetics and ecological choices. Thank you & please keep making great videos! (Edit for typo)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for sharing, and for being a part of our very valued subscriber family! :)

[@bassoonalto18]

Love your channel and your timeless takes. Beautiful, functional spaces that bring joy are never out of style.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much!

[@cs4849]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I am loving the soap box you are on. Real wood floors are a treasure, and I can’t imagine replacing them. And we have several antique pieces that I love and refuse to accept that they might be “dated.” Keep preaching on sustainability and anti-consumerism, Garrett - I will be the one shouting Amen. Sláinte mhaith!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Happy St. Patrick's Day. :)

[@lisagorman2480]

I have been following a few other KZbinrs for a while now. Originally, I was taken in by their style and personality. Lately, however, a few- two in particular- are constantly posting their "hauls" from various department stores. Not just a few items each time- lots of things they don't really need- and DRAMATICALLY changing their style with each season. It is unrelatable for me, unattainable for most, and frankly, the hyper-consumerism leaves a bad taste in my mouth. THANK YOU for this dose of sanity! I made two of my kids (teenager) watch this video after I finished it, and they agreed that it offered a much-needed reminder of how addicting and damaging the type of behavior you address in the video can be. You just became my favorite interior design KZbinr, Garrett. Thanks for posting.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We love having you as part of our subscriber family. I really don't do haul videos much. I think they were more popular in the darker days of the pandemic. Most of what I buy is curated and not from typical department type stores so it is always harder for me plus I like to do videos on pure interior design and decorating subjects. I realize items can be unattainable for many people that influencers have, and I try to keep that from being in a person's face unless they specifically ask.

[@Caliopealso]

I will stand proud. Popcorn ceilings....! I have three so far that I love! Each is a challenge.

[@sheilaspence1250]

That black turtleneck and green shirt gives me life!!!!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for watching and supporting the channel by pushing that subscribe button. :)

[@NOGlameows]

I totally agree with you about the wood floors! I also think replacing a lot of stuff all the time is very wasteful and bad for the planet, it just makes me a bit sad and disgusted, but I feel I’m the only one.

[@scpatl4now]

I think it is really important to save your money and buy something that's of really good quality that will last. Pieces that are good enough that you can leave them to someone when you are gone. That doesn't necessarily mean antiques either. Even if you are on a budget, a couple of good quality pieces is better than a house full of cheap stuff...I guess that's my unpopular opinion. I also don't like green walls, but I've said that before (also unpopular)...but hey, I do me. You do you.

[@floraposteschild4184]

UO: no art is better than boring art. I grew up in a house that had art everywhere you're "supposed" to have it: big oil paintings over the fireplace and sofa, photos in the hall, tiny pictures in the powder room, etc. Nothing that my parents particularly liked, but they bought because it filled a space. When my parentsthey moved out and were trying to sell the house, we took down all the old art, moved around some of my mother's many plants, and oh my goodness the place looked so much more inviting and spacious. It wasn't cluttered before, but it had looked like a doctor's waiting room.

[@kyhi6900]

I have 2 wicker storage boxes I purchased 25 years ago, still using them, still love them 😄

[@denver1865]

Hard Yes on consumerism decorating influencers. I love listening to your opinions and ideas! Love to your little Albert.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much!

[@pazzaz11]

Stressless chairs and couches are AWESOME!!!

[@afternoononthedock]

You are so, so inspiring, and real. I hope many young people with years of home creating ahead of them are taking what you say to heart. It's not right (to this "slightly older" one, ha) that starting out homeowners and renters get over-influenced by content generators who could care less whether someone can afford to "keep up." Unique or cherished items are joys in any age, they see us through the frenzy of life outside the door, and they anchor memories in years to come. Thank you for your thoughtful presentations, and respectful encouragement to be true to ourselves in the most elevated way we can in our circumstances. And oh Albert, "...you move!" He's a delight!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. 😀😀😀

[@debbyalder4089]

I agree! I was so happy Albert moved as well 🥰🐶

[@jessicakoch2331]

I love that you encourage people being responsible with their renovations and styling and I love that you bring your adorable dogs in the video :)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Jessica! I'm glad you are enjoying our channel. Please take a moment if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@semone00112233]

Thank you Garret! The hyper consumerism we see with some influencers is a turn off! I’ve unfollowed people who were constantly pushing stores and unnecessary items. Also, I loved the advice to not chase new houses but to create your dream home.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@christinahowe4825]

I love your mahogany furniture. It is so classic and when mixed with modern art, lamps, and comfortable classic furniture it looks very modern and on trend.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Christina! :)

[@Cat_festation]

You’re dining room is lovely, I just love rich, deep blues. I agree about wood flooring: if it’s done well, it can always be sanded & refinished. I inherited an antique Chippendale dining table and buffet… I don’t care if it’s trendy, it holds special memories (but I do change out centerpieces and table-runners). I’m also tired of consumerism, it creates waste.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Ree! Glad you enjoyed. 🐶🐶🐶

[@barretthouserestorativethr2360]

I always watch you channel on my t.v., so I don't normally comment, but I loved what you said regarding elevating what you have instead moving into a new home to.perpetually keep up with the Jones. Very well stated in my opinion.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. Please don't forget to subscribe and put your notifications on if you haven't already. We have allot of great content that came out, and is coming out. I don't want you to miss any plus we appreciate your support on our first major point on the long road ahead, and that's getting to 100k subscribers. Thanks for watching, and commenting!

[@susieratchford2684]

I love how you always talk about the art of design and not just the trends! You always emphasize homes reflecting the owner and not what’s the hottest and newest. Thank you for not being part of the sell sell sell plot hole so many other KZbinrs rely on!

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome!

[@zenkohlrabi782]

I subscribed. Hi, Albert. Love eclectic...My cat is eyeballing that lovely boucle sofa lol.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family!🐈🐈🐈

[@meganleemccann]

I hate to say it, but you are preaching to the choir, my friend. Years ago, the interior design advice I received when I bought my first house was, buy what you love and everything will flow together nicely. It has proven so true! I have an extraordinarily (to me) expensive sofa I purchased 20+ years ago. The lines are gorgeous but have never been trendy, so it is classic. I had it recovered a few years ago and it looks as good today as it did when I first got it. In ten years, I'll have it recovered again and it will still be gorgeous. Very little waste, and I still love it. As always, love your style advice.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Hopefully I can help some people that didn't get the great advice you did. :)

[@celestemudrich5798]

I agree with everything you said. My unpopular opinion is I don't like fake farmhouse style in tract houses and I don't like open concept. I enjoy nooks and crannies.

[@micheletimby7]

I only recently discovered your channel, and I’ve been enjoying your unique take on things… you really stand out. Your style of combining old world and modern with things that you love is very inspiring… getting tired of the generic style of decorating you see everywhere.This video made me adore you… I love that your philosophy is “better, not more”!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Wow, thank you! I’m glad you are enjoying the content. Welcome to the channel! Please take a moment if you haven’t already to support the channel by subscribing. I appreciate it.😊😊😊

[@trenaphillips1973]

I love wood, especially richly toned wood. Makes me sad that it’s considered “out”.

[@victoriaweyforth9669]

This video from you is one of my favorites! So many great tips. Thank you!!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Victoria! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊😊😊

[@lookmanohands9191]

I immediately subscribed when you did the rant about people online putting others down for having something “dated”. I love your personality and how you explain your stance. And I love when you smooch your puppy’s snoot!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel Linds. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family.

[@lynnpomajzl6209]

So relieved to hear you say one does not have the same style in each room of my home. Have always been someone that had an eclectic mix from room to room. 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

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[@pc-gt4st]

You’ve become my new morning ritual. Honestly I always shrunk away from gold anywhere in my home, but your videos and may I say especially the clips of your home are convincing me that gold can be beautiful. The two photos in your background are gorgeous 🥰 and I love the vibrant colors of the artwork. PS-I’m also learning a lot from the color combinations you wear. Always striking and fresh. ❤

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@erint5373]

On the 'outdated' wood topic-my mum bought an old house in New Zealand several years ago;every single piece of wood was painted and had carpet throughout.When she started renovating they thought they would have to replace the floors,doors,moulding because of their age but found that not only where they in good condition-they where 100% Rimu wood. Lots of old houses used native wood, but as Rimu is now very rare it is protected mostly, super expensive and very rare! Top tip-be careful before removing something or painting over something! A little elbow greese and now the house is SO wonderful-native wood throughout!

[@miranduri]

Thank you, Garret for letting your viewers know it is ok to be oneself. Albert is priceless and I am so in love. ❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing! :)

[@gaylinhowell4326]

Wow that live-edge table is everything😍

[@kaktusdesiberie7196]

And when you have talent and taste you can turn most spaces into something beautiful. What I love is seeing the personality. I love decors with souls.

[@mcoutu6849]

Hey Garrett, thank you for your comment about not trying to put someone down for their choices in style. I had a question on Houzz regarding a style of door I liked, and a ‘pro’ there told me the style was so 70’s and builder grade. Um, no it isn’t. It is simple, and most importantly for me, easy to clean. And in fact, it was a design I saw in a very expensive kitchen….on Houzz! Thank you for understanding and stating that people should make the best of what you can and enjoy your style (6:50). It make me so damn cranky, but I did have a great answer and told them their comment actually hurts them more than it does me…I am not dependant of customers - if I were, I would answer more politely. Love your vids because of you being you!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I truly appreciate it. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and become a very valued subscriber. :)

[@dianavasile8067]

You’re absolutely correct. My home makes me happy. I have an antique piece (family heirloom) that I work around. I have a mix of old & new which works for me.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Diana! That’s the way to do it to create an elevated space. Love it!✨✨✨

[@cvonsutphen]

*Staple Furniture Pieces* . I have had the majority of my large furniture pieces for 20+ years, some even longer. I loved the shape, the wood tone, the detailing or just the timelessness. Some pieces have been "re-freshed" with paint or slipcovers, but the cost savings has been huge, and they tell *My Story* . Textiles are an inexpensive way to re-fresh a space and that's my go-to when I need an updated look.

[@sadyebeery5173]

I have that exact eagle mirror in my moody bedroom and a lot of people told me it wasn’t trendy and gross that I got it at an estate sale. I love it.

[@GarrettLeChic]

All that matters is that you like it. It’s fairly unique and not as familiar. You don’t see things like that in main stream furniture stores.

[@susananders3834]

Outstanding! Especially on the wood floors, recliners, and consumerism. I became a first-time homeowner 2 years ago at age 64, and am a late comer on design ideas. I am learning a lot from your videos!

[@GarrettLeChic]

That is awesome! I’m so glad.😊😊😊

[@dpinchock]

Yes, Professor LeChic! I love that you embrace using what we already have and making it fabulous. I have items from family members that others once snubbed. I refinished or refurbished them and now the snobs are super jealous of my heirlooms. Sorry Honey! Remember when you turned up your nose at Grandpa's 1960s wooden porch chair? Well, I got a lady from Etsy to make some butter-yellow leather cushions, had my hubby strip and stain it mahogany and added a little copper plate on the back with Grandpa's name and birth date on it. Now you're mad that "DJ got the best things from the house"? No, Boo-Boo. DJ had VISION and saw the beauty of Grandpa's favorite place to sit while you had to buy brand new Ikea crap. His chair now has a place of honor in my study and is my most cherished possession. Same with my late mother-in-law's 1990s lighted curio cabinet. People made fun of it because it was full of scary, big-eyed Hummel-esque figurines, but it's Thomasville and has clean lines. I cleared that baby out, switched up the hardware, had it moved to our bedroom and filled it with my purses, scarves and gloves (beautifully arranged, of course). Hubby put the LED light on a timer, so at night, it's the world's prettiest nightlight and I have my own little dust free boutique to window-shop near my dressing table. Once again, the girls seethe with envy... Now they are looking for old curios to do the same. HA! I appreciate you preaching the gospel of originality and sustainability. Can I have an "AMEN!" lol

[@hummingbirdarg]

Loved this post! And your creativity

[@sulli4675]

I love it when you bring in the cute doggies.

[@ValeCreekCottage]

Hi Garrett, I live in country NSW Australia. I bought a 1980s Cape Cod home. It's not country NSW. I have had to embrace the style of house. I previously lived in Sydney by the beach and decorated my apartment in my favourite style - a mash of Hamptons, French provincial, inherited Australian Colonial furniture and my modern artwork. Now I'm in the country, I'm renovating the house, but keeping it very classic, with wainscoting, a new staircase, replacing walll to wall carpet with wooden floors and painting the inside and outside of the house in white-based tones but adding loads of texture in the furnishings. I have a lot of beautiful art pieces and heritage items which I'm putting together gradually. I'm also all about re-use, re-purpose and recycle. And, I absolutely hate people painting antique, or vintage wooden furniture to the latest colour trend. I beeswax all my antique furniture and make it fit! Love your channel, so much of what I've done over the years is classic and I feel as if you validate my overall aesthetic! Thank you!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing! Please take a moment to support the channel by subscribing. I appreciate it. :)

[@andreasings4665]

Hello! I am new here and have been obsessed with your videos. I've been in the LeChic vortex all week!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! I’m glad you are enjoying. Thanks for watching. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven’t already, and become a very valued subscriber. 😊😊😊

[@dodiegoldney]

I agree with everything you said! So many other commenters here have said what I want to say so I won't repeat it. Just to add that your channel is an oasis in a sea full of design channels that seem to have the main purpose of making us feel bad about ourselves, and our "stuff" and our homes, so that we'll keep acquiring new things to "fix" these manufactured problems. I love your rebellious wisdom! And I look forward to every video. It's good for my mental health as much as for the progress I'm making with my home. And Albert! ❤️ PS - When you decide to publish a book, I'll be on the pre-order list. 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for all your kindness and support Dodie! 🍀🍀🍀

[@pamelamckoy7618]

Garrett!!! Bravo for endorsing individual and unique styles. Totally agree, if there is something one loves in a home, it does not need to be qualified or quantified for anyone else!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@jacquelineguy6231]

Also thx for reminding me to trust my self and my own taste vs. falling into trends. It’s ok to mix styles in different rooms , just add some continuity throughout for design flow.

[@colettegjuka9604]

I love that you take into consideration that not everyone can afford to shop designer everything, and that you emphasize quality.

[@karaa7595]

You break my heart a little bc you confirm for me that I was the real deal interior designer but had to give it up and a part of me died when I did that. 😞

[@FoxAmongWolves]

So refreshing to hear you speak about consumerism- I’ve had to stop following some people because they just started making me feel unsatisfied that I didn’t have all these new expensive things they kept showing

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you are enjoying our channel.

[@terryruiz7417]

Once again you speak down to earth truth about decorating, the reason I choose to refer to you as my favorite person on utube to follow for advice on decorating. All well put!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ingridstockton6311]

Garrett, I love that you have your own voice and your own passionate opinions while not belittling anyone else for theirs. You have a very personal style of delivery and content, which makes you one of the very few on-line decorators I follow. Very much appreciate the doggies too, because in the end, in everything, it's always all about love.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Ingrid!😊😊😊

[@stacyvogel4935]

Totally agree with the recliners! I love to be comfortable but why are affordable recliners always so tacky looking

[@reginaanderson9379]

Absolutely right! Brand new isn’t all that great! ❤️ Albert !

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

I agree...A beautiful hardwood floor is always beautiful and timeless. More great content Garrett!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Tiffany!

[@monicabonetti95]

Yes I’m loving your videos and your wise advice about decoration. But seeing your little furry ones being so loved, that is something to admire and that made me connect with you from the heart! From Brazil

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Monica! I’m really glad you are enjoying the channel. Our pups are loved beyond belief, and very important members of our family, and the channel. 🐶🐶🐶

[@karenhollywood3523]

A wood floor outdated? LOL! It’s nature, like a plant, or marble. So weird when someone says that, and you called it out, YES. Have enjoyed my Eames recliner with ottoman for 20 years, a timeless classic that’s quality and can enjoy it for at least 20 more. Every word of last segment of advice about curating loved things over time is what I did and advise people too when they compliment mine. Hunting, curating , doing imaginative repurposes for items ( tiny to large) that you really do love is just the best. Hitting the antique malls with a friend for a daytrip is dreamy fun too. Getting things over time equals character for comfortable and beautiful living. Kelly is just the best, isn’t she? Her book on my coffee table is also inspo and decor for those of us wishing we has her talents. And yes, that over consumerism of new everything in every that has no soul that’s mass produced in every store truly hurts my eyes, no matter HOW it’s put together. Quality beats quantity every time. Your video content is always helpful and so interesting . Til next time, Cheers, everyone! 🍷

[@loriwald9532]

I always get a little chuckle out of your intro one liners!

[@GarrettLeChic]

I try

[@Cootiequeen]

Garrett came to read tonight Hunty! And I am so here for it !

[@sarahsilver7984]

Every time I see you smooching on Albert I find myself smiling. I love, love, love your sound advice. Always classy, always good taste, what a winner.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Wow, thank you for the lovely comment! I appreciate your support. 🐕🐕🐕

[@corteltube]

The best thing I learned from you is about textures…and mixing and layering them ..love it, as I tend towards a tad minimalist so texture warms things up. Love your pups too (lost my boxer girl a couple weeks ago, but love seeing you snuggle your’s). It’s been rough, but somehow it makes me feel better seeing such love.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. They are like family, and it is really hard I know. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and it's nice to see you commenting again. :)

[@abigail1023]

Woo hoo - a new video! Thank you! I have two stories of 30-year-old strip oak flooring throughout my house. It gets more beautiful with age and I still love it!

[@debhalld9794]

My unpopular... currently putting light woodtone cabinets in our kitchen remodel (not white)! Light quartz countertops, white tile backsplash. And, keeping the kitchen exit door (to deck plus we have dogs). Island will be darker wood for contrast.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing Deb! Please take a moment to support the channel by subscribing if you haven't already done so. I appreciate it. :)

[@kimgloslee7378]

I totally, completely, thoroughly and unequivocally AGREE with your recliner comments. People, please listen to this advice! (I gotchu babe)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Kim!

[@vivettegarciadeister2751]

“Consumerism and all of that…you feel like it’s normal…well it’s not” 💎