2025 Trends I AM Excited About!

[@samsmomm]

I am a complete and total introvert and one of the few who thrived during the pandemic. Not having to go out, not having anyone drop over ever was heaven on Earth for me.

[@jchall2062]

Me too! Had be careful not to gush about it as know many had painful experiences

[@rootsm3]

lol same I long for another lockdown 🫣

[@karenbc99]

Oh, has lockdown finished 😅

[@maggiefisker994]

Me too ! i loved it but have to tone down my happy memories in the company of those who hated it .

[@kaasmeester5903]

@@karenbc99 🤣

[@dianeguy7452]

Video idea. Nick goes thrifting and we go along!!! Yes please do this lol ❤

[@TheMagwade]

💯 agree!!! Would love it to be a monthly special video. That would be an appointment on my video watching calendar! There would be so many laughs and so much classic Nick snark!

[@reejan8109]

He'd break out in hives!

[@dianeguy7452]

@@TheMagwadeyes!! Can u imagine the snark factor?? Off the charts. And we are here for it!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

YES

[@Tkyle5127]

@@dianeguy7452 yes, please!

[@catalanketo]

English is my third language and understanding you, at full speed, makes me feel soooo proud! 😽

[@liart6219]

👍🏽 same here 😊

[@exquisitebiscuit]

🤣🤣🤣🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

[@terrymcmann8516]

He does need to slow it down

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

@@terrymcmann8516 no he doesn't, he is one of the few creators where I don't have to speed it up to avoid boredom!

[@allalala9916]

Same here. English is my third language too and he is the only KZbinr I don't speed up. ( I subscribed to about a 100)

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Thank you for bluntly stating “Logos are stupid.”! I just had this discussion concerning fashion with my granddaughter, who, at 16, insists on clothing that says Nike on it. One pays more for the “privilege” of being a walking billboard for a company! In my opinion, logoed (yep, made up word) items should cost less, as these companies have huge marketing budgets! I feel they should be paying their free walking advertisers!

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

There is another factor: to get people to want to wear the logo it has to be known as a somewhat expensive brand. Yet another one is that if you raise the price you keep poor people out that would be bad advertisement for the type of thing they're trying to sell. This is how they also trick low income people or teens to buy overpriced items, fake social status that no one else cares about. This is why it from time to time becomes unfashionable and looked down upon, like with the quiet luxury trend. Not saying it's good, but that's how it works, if you want to get through to her you'll have to show you understand what the appeal is in the first place. I guess warn her about it looking tacky.

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

The channel Design Theory has several videos explaining this way better than any yt comment could, for example in the video called "how brands use design & marketing to control your mind" You'll find it easily, it's the one with the Nike logo in the thumbnail 😂

[@a_trauma_llama2991]

The thing though is brands often advertise a certain lifestyle, personality, group etc. Teenagers, always looking to fit in certain groups as they're still finding their spot (and some of hold on strong to such identities, which is fine). So the clothing helps them quickly get sorted in the increasingly hostile and fast moving teenage social life. Participation is mandatory for them if they're in school, they can't avoid it, so perhaps a dialogue will help you and her come to a more mutual understanding. After all, we all understand wearing your 'Sunday best' or 'dress to impress'. Same principle, different mechanism.

[@jeanne-marie8196]

@@user-qp6lj6gu7s Thank you for the advise. I went through this with my daughter as well. “Designer jeans” was her thing. I said fine, but i had the same budget for her and my son, so if she only was able to get one pair of jeans, that’s what she’d be wearing every day. Of course she.chose the designer jeans. Peer pressure, in an attempt to stand out, dresses everyone the same! (Same as when I was in, what we called, junior high. I looked down the hallway one day, and saw my same dress, all over the place)! When she taught in a high school in a poverty stricken area with some of her students living in cars, she realized the insidious effect of this advertising tactic.

[@MyFocusVaries]

Absolutely agree! If you want me to advertise your brand, you should pay me.

[@pixie3760]

My mother had several designer items of whick I luckily inherited when she passed. But they don't have huge labels screaming at you. She was of the generation that said if it has large labels all over it, it looks cheap and is probably an imitation. I actually agree.

[@SteveL2012]

Even if it’s not an imitation, it’s tacky if it has a big label. Period.

[@jpp7783]

I have fallen for and rejected various things by Armani, Ralph Lauren and others because of the prominent display of their logos. It’s one thing one able to afford something nice and buy it because you like it. It’s another to feel a need to staple the cash register receipt to the front, which is what this amounts to.

[@pixie3760]

I just feel these designers should be paying me for their advertising. I can't stand labels and crap all over my clothing or handbags.

[@nancygonzalez9177]

My mother taught me that if I wear a logo on clothing, the company should be paying me for free advertising, not me paying them to advertise.

[@Rose-nw7px]

telling my therapist Nick said it was OK to put up walls ❤

[@fall3nable]

😂😂

[@GaagiiLammers]

😂

[@cq8822]

😂😂

[@cynthiajohnston424]

Brilliant ! 💙

[@Rose-nw7px]

thanks for the love everyone. hope this can make it to the comment review video of 2024!

[@kelliheiney]

The 2025 trend I love is Nick Lewis! ❤ Who's with me? Happy holidays, Nick! Thanks for pushing out great content for us!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Aww thanks! Happy holidays!

[@goddessmel8518]

Nick's not a trend - he's perennial! ☺

[@amberbranch1145]

SOOO with you! ❣

[@amberbranch1145]

@@goddessmel8518 WAY!!

[@exquisitebiscuit]

@@goddessmel8518 ❤️❤️❤️❤️🍁🍁

[@debjh]

I love to see wood come in big. It’s an absolute reaction to cold, sterile white everything and grey surfaces. Yay for wood! The more rustic, the better! 🙂

[@StrawberryShortcake12335]

I’m so tired of the grey. A few designers came out with some beautiful gray rooms, and then everyone went crazy and overdid it!

[@karenk2409]

Wood makes us happy. We evolved that way. Wood is shelter, fire, home for food.

[@vickieann1668]

Bye bye grey

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

AGREED 👍

[@lovelyday04]

I like how you explained quiet luxury... Were not decorating to show off our wealth, but we're making a formal, cozy, timeless space that all people, no matter their style, can enjoy. I aim for a timeless, classy, proper, and cozy home, avoiding high trends.

[@karenk2409]

I'd like your house.

[@lovelyday04]

Aww, thanks! ❤️

[@juliettebobcat704]

Yes! And instead of the show-offy Tom Ford book, why not plan to get a nice coffee table book when you visit a museum? That way, it can be much more relevant & remind you of your trip.

[@lovelyday04]

Exactly!

[@sarahrudolph9615]

I can not FULLY express how excited I am about broken concept houses coming back!! ❤️🙌 Give me a butler's pantry, keeping room, den, etc. 😍

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

I'm not fond of the term, "broken concept". I prefer "semi open". Broken just sounds - broken.

[@claudiasimon6606]

I love a partially open floor plan. Don’t like kitchen all closed off, but I do like escaping to a separate dining room so I can eat in peace without seeing the mess I just created. And then escaping to a separate TV area so I can continue to ignore the dishes, or the noise created by whomever was kind enough to clean them for me.

[@kellistorie7917]

I find the "clean as you go" method to be quite effective. I can make an elaborate meal for 7-8 people, and when it comes time to sit down and serve the meal, other than the plates, silver, and serving dishes, the kitchen is quite clean and tidy.

[@incog99skd11]

My large kitchen dining area is blocked off by a breakfast bar into the family room. The formal living area is thru a large arched opening. That's as open as I want it to be.

[@ChineseCookingDemystified]

​@@kellistorie7917 lol I was also about to lecture about cleaning as you go... It's a mark of pride, IMO, to have only the 'table dishes' left at the end of a meal. I also feel less bad about pawning off the job Then again I don't have kids, so I do understand that I'm playing this whole game on easy

[@karenk2409]

@@kellistorie7917 That's what I do. Very efficient. Before I start cooking, I fill my dishpan with hot soapy water. As I move through utensils, in they go, and prep dishes go right in the dishwasher. I'm much happier at the end of the meal.

[@karenk2409]

@@incog99skd11 Nice hybrid. My kitchen is blocked off from the dining room by a breakfast bar peninsula and floor transition from vinyl to wood flooring. Open archway from dining to living, can't see the kitchen. Works for me.

[@fishnsyd]

I’m excited about seeing more semi-closed spaces. Just from a practicality standpoint of having walls for art, storage/shelves, and outlets.

[@ewright5866]

"walls actually have value.... who knew." 😆🤣🤣😂 The delivery on this was great! As someone who loves a cozy lounge room that doesn't smell like our dinner. I am all for the broken floor plan. I understand why people like the open plan, but for me, it has always been a no.

[@shirleyspeirs6992]

“I love that for you “, is the new “ bless your heart “

[@stephro74]

It's the northern version! Lol

[@Howdy762]

it definately isnt replacing bless your heart 😂 but its his version sure lol

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

We Southerners aren’t giving up “bless your heart”. Nope.

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

This is my 5th winter in the Piney Woods of NE Texas as a snowbird and I have become an expert at "bless your heart" with a big smile! They can yes sir and yes ma'am you to death here in Texas :)

[@artemiswilde7528]

Nick Lewis Quote of the Week: "I don't know what thrift stores you're going to...but, all for me, it's just like an old rusty cheese-grater and like an old iron from the 70s" So true! 😂😂😂

[@kimavdek5150]

And they all smell like my grandmother’s basement!

[@belindajames3541]

A friend of mine only goes to charity shops in well off neighbourhoods, because they're inevitably upgrading something and taking perfectly good things to the local shop to donate. Especially, clothing.

[@jomo3512]

Yes hahaha

[@louannhuber2651]

I got a mixing bowl set at the PX in 1970 which I still use. Probably paid $3.00. Saw it in a second hand shop for $150.00. Good luck selling in that?😂

[@patriciawood2481]

Consignment shops in wealthy areas are great too.

[@kwc3062]

Thrilled to see the open concept go. As I am to see the grey go.

[@ael1563]

Grey was done 7 years ago. I'm confused as to why people continue to use this color.

[@LlyleHunter]

@ael1563. Or lack there of. I was taught that gray isn’t a color but it’s a shade as are white and black.

[@annastewart1668]

Open concepts are a necessity in warm tropical climates for airflow.

[@incog99skd11]

I picked grey as my favorite color in a color test and it said I was slightly mad.

[@karenk2409]

Me too, especially the existential crisis ubiquitous grey.

[@ginalombardi2507]

So when I was newly married with a new home, several older relatives passed away and no one wanted their furniture . So my husband, new baby and I drove from Phila PA to Wisconsin, and rented a Uhaul for the trip back. I think I made a donation to the church since the cousins did not want it. I have always loved old wood furniture and a good thing because we did not have much month. So past forward a half century later and it is still with me.

[@heatherchambers1609]

Sitting watching this video at my grandparents dining room set. Loved it since I was a little girl. Bought it from them when they moved. Still love it.

[@PJPerdue1293]

I love courtyards so much, I collect floor plans that have them. I'll likely never be able to design my own house with one but they're perfect for having it all: sunlight, greenery, privacy, safety.

[@ChuyChuy]

I have a few courtyard floorplans saved as well! I really want a house with a courtyard and wish to be able to build one.... One day ....

[@karenk2409]

I think they began with the Roman villa ...

[@kkouz45]

I do the same thing.

[@fuupuppy]

courtyards also bring a sense of community

[@rootsm3]

Nick, I could listen to you complain about anything ❤

[@bradc6199]

Top notch snark😂!❤

[@jeffgumer3784]

Really? Not me.

[@healingasthmaacasestudy9851]

“Yeah, great, you’re jumping so high.” Nick, you don’t even have kids and you just nailed what parenthood is like

[@cbpd89]

It's 50% acknowledging them doing something, and 50% secretly throwing away piles of coloring pages from school 😂

[@irreversiblyhuman]

As someone who works for a massive Italian fashion company - you're absolutely right about allowing brands into ones home. The only symbology allowed in the house should be about you or people who live with you.

[@tashafoxx17]

4:53 I AGREE!! It’s so hard to find good stuff at thrift stores. You have to go to a lot of different ones and go often I feel like

[@Teneal9]

I came here to say this exact thing!!!! I'm a random vintage searcher so I never seem to find the cool stuff 😅

[@MelloCello55]

I am anti-trend. Consumer-driven, shortish-lived. There, I said it. Develop your own thing. Own it. Love it. Keep it for longer than a “trend”.

[@simsalagin]

I think it’s okay to change your everyday living space from time to time if you can afford it :) I get your point but I also thrifted a lot of nice stuff and tbh I’m glad that one day someone donated it because they no longer wanted it. You can always make your own thing even within trends, just being inspired by something, or it may help people to make the bold decision of painting their room dark red. But I am totally with you when we’re talking about people throwing stuff out every year to create a new soulless space from their money just to fit into a trend they might not even like! Just wanted to share my thoughts :)

[@MelloCello55]

@ I agree! You make a lot of good points. I like thrifting too, because when it’s time to make a change, I know I didn’t spend a lot on whatever I will be replacing. That makes it so much easier.

[@Cole_Cross]

my whole house is "sterile grey" and white .... cuz that was no longer trendy but was HEAVILY abused so everything i own is HIGH end, amazing quality- - thrifted bless a trend, means I get better stuff when the lemmings go bananas.

[@jocelynsmyth6604]

I think for a lot of us, we find so many different things appealing - I still rent, but I enjoy seasonal decor, and tea towels - if something is trendy, I'm more likely to get a tea towel than a bunch of home decor (also where I like the cost of living is so high, so I am definitely not spending a tonne on home stuff)

[@AP12360]

I agree with you about the Tom Ford book, Hermes throw blanket, etc.

[@nogames8982]

Thrift stores, antique stores are all interesting. But it also depends on your perspective. My grandparents bought a cabin and it came fully furnished with absolutely everything. To my grandma a lot of stuff in there was just old junk. It’s stuff she had out at the ranch and she didn’t want it back then and she doesn’t want it now. So she was literally throwing it out the door and my dad was out there catching it all. To him it was great antiques to her. It was old junk. if you want to find some great old stuff, you go out in the country and you hit the estate sales. A lot of great stuff in those old barns and houses.

[@karenk2409]

Estate sales are way more interesting than thrift shops.

[@HappyHarryX5]

I get the concept of indoor outdoor glass doors but as an Aussie, I’ve never seen 1cm of the country without flies, mozzies, spiders and the odd snake. Now the insects can come inside even when you don’t go outside for a second and have fly screens on every window and door. Have always loved the idea of an interior garden.

[@RobynPrimrose]

Another Australian - so true

[@juzcar3244]

Same.NO to open half the house to the outdoors

[@amymullen296]

American Midwesterner, and I 100% agree.

[@HappyHarryX5]

Yes, may as well roll out the red carpet for mice!

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

Yes, I want the flies and mosquitoes to stay outside, not inside with me.

[@arlenerivera-gw4st]

Hooray for dark and moody colors coming in style, my home is finally fitting in: espreso woods, siena red accents and dark brown upholstery makes me feel cozy and warm. No Scandi winters for this desert dweller :)

[@653j521]

If utility prices go way down, open concept makes more sense but one big reason people had walls was to be able to heat a smaller space.

[@exquisitebiscuit]

Bring back pocket doors

[@Elle-kr8od]

Yes, I remember that for my older relatives the dining room was the center of life during the New England winters. The front door was not used and the living room was blocked off for the cold months.

[@karenk2409]

Cathedral ceilings are a heating expense too.

[@raeperonneau4941]

I just moved into a little house and, oddly, every opening has a curtain rod. After being here for a couple of weeks it dawned on me that the previous resident was trying to keep the heat in certain areas. It’s colder than the arctic in here in the morning. 😂

[@kimherben7866]

@@exquisitebiscuit We just moved from our home of 25 years that we had built with 2 pocket doors, perfect for the space and never had them jump off the rail. New home had 3 pocket doors.

[@annajohnson4761]

Thank you for validating the intensity of my affection for the MANY walnut doors & moldings in my 1970s house 😍

[@cynthiajohnston424]

Lucky you - sounds perfect !

[@fiqhonomics]

70s houses are the best

[@strangenewt]

As a third-generation vintage junkie, I have to say that most thrift stores aren't really the best places to find vintage homeware and furniture. There are a few second hand stores that specialize in vintage furniture, ranging from dusty antique stores to heavily-marked-up mid-century modern specialists. In these cases, you are paying for not only the furniture but also the costs of running an in-person storefront. The emptier the space, the more each piece will cost, but usually you are also paying for better quality and curation. You should expect to be able to get good information on the materials, construction, and designer of a piece in a high-end boutique. If you need the curation, and have the budget, the extra cost can be worthwhile to get a hold of a genuine, high-quality piece. Chances are they aren't trying to bilk you, they are just trying to make enough to pay their staff and the commercial rent. By contrast, a tiny weird old overstuffed pawnshop is probably going to have a lot of junk, but lower prices, and potentially good value hidden gems. But the best bet has always been estate sales and downsizing sales. People in those circumstances are looking to get rid someone else's stuff, not make a profit, and these days most estate sales are online, meaning you can bid from the comfort of your home. While some people have a lot of junk, others might have a whole house full of great stuff to offload. Just be careful not to bid more than you are willing to pay. It's helpful to have a lot of knowledge about the styles you hope to collect, so look for resources. The internet can be good, but also look for books and specialist magazines. Learning about types of wood is also valuable, because it can tell you more about the age and quality of a piece. If the materials aren't right for the period, a piece is probably a lower-quality reproduction rather than an original. Also be careful of flipped pieces. While some furniture flippers care a lot for their craft and can expertly repair or tastefully repurpose damaged pieces, others may simply slap on some paint and call it a day. While paint can be appropriate, keep in mind that it may indicate underlying damage to the wood surface (if there is one) and cause unintended problems like sticking drawers when used improperly. Traditionally, having an intact original finish on an antique or vintage piece increases its value. This does not always mean bare wood--some pieces may have always been painted, including those with period-specific folk art. However, most pieces aren't museum quality artifacts. At the end of the day, what someone does with a 1990s buffet is none of my business. Just be sure to know what you are buying and figure out if the price is worth it for you.

[@charlottejohnk6712]

My son and family; wife, 2 kids, greyhound and two cats live in a 700 sq ft house in coastal Southern California. They took down one 20 foot exterior wall and put in a La Cantina glass door that looks out on a sweet deck and giant bird of paradise that’s uplit at night. This has made the house feel open and spacious and I believe helps with keeping harmony in the family❤

[@jekalambert9412]

Separate rooms are more energy efficient. You can close yourself off in a small room and use a space heater or room AC unit to stay comfy while letting the rest of the house get too cold or too warm. I also hope builders will start favoring lower ceilings again so we don't have to pay for energy to heat the ceiling while freezing our butts off at ground level.

[@kimesch9698]

"Reads as Russian oligarch!!!"😂😂😂😂 Love it!😅

[@lisathornhill4177]

Older man, in our area, made our dining table. It meant so much more to us.

[@judywysocki6507]

My late husband made mine. 40 years ago. I adore it.

[@shebacastro4729]

I'm so glad walls are coming back up. I don't like seeing kitchen cabinets from the couch

[@ellenfoster9764]

It’s the dirty dishes I don’t want to see. I have a very small home and needed open concept, but I put my kitchen sink around a corner, so I don5 hav3 to look at kitchen mess.

[@wolfwise1135]

That’s why I like my split level, the kitchen has open concept but the family room is not on the same level. We have the whole kitchen level as the “formal” space so it has a really nice couch and I like sitting on it while waiting for food to cook or hanging out with my husband while he cooks but if I don’t want to do any of that I can just go down to the family room and not deal with any of that.

[@EmerySand]

Or smelling the smells (except for cookies, of course.

[@zebzamboni]

If you're going to get the big coffee table books, get ones about artists or museum collections, or ones about your actual hobbies or interests.

[@mountaingarden8823]

💯 on your own interests! People who know me would die laughing if I had Tom Ford on my coffee table!

[@lobstermash]

​@@mountaingarden8823 When I see the Tom Ford book I snigger.

[@Ifihadaclue]

​@@mountaingarden8823 Who is Tom Ford?

[@Elle-kr8od]

And if you're actually going to pick it up and enjoy, don't pile it with candles and trinkets as the base layer of a "vignette."

[@jeanettepugh6017]

My son and I visited St Petersburg Russia. Of course the Hermitage was at the top of our list. Bought a book about it while we were there. Great book, great memories. It’s priceless to me.

[@lisawebb1685]

I love it so much when you say ‘I love that for you.’ It’s my favorite part of your videos.😊

[@carolann1906]

I love what you said about quiet luxury. I never would pay to display a luxury brand in my home, like the Hermes throw. Tacky as all hell

[@meganoneill4801]

Nick, you deserve a Netflix series. You are perfect for that.

[@judywysocki6507]

Not Netflix. I don't subscribe. Prime!

[@Dexy83]

My Grandmother had full-blown when they moved from the house she lived for 50 years to a new house closer to my mom. She kept calling the house a barn we never once realized why she said it because of her Alzheimer's. Someone finally said she wants a definitive room layout. Made perfect sense then!

[@suny4shall629]

I had to laugh when you said " I don't know where these people are going thrifting" I have to agree with you everywhere I go they have the same flannel shirt and crochet blanket 😵‍💫! I"m going to be on the lookout for these vintage lamps ! what a find that would be ! Love your videos !!

[@lauralake7430]

Oh thank goodness. Visitors and friends will stop bugging me to paint my mid century trim, built ins, and paneled wall. I LOVE my wood trim. It's OAK, people, the likes of which we shall not see again. I'm just going to send them this video. ❤❤❤

[@carlawalrath6567]

I agree! Painting oak is a crime!

[@toadpope2522]

Another advantage of “dupes” for lighting is the ability to put modern bulbs, smart bulbs, dimmables etc in

[@acwilliams1343]

“Logos are stupid.” My favorite quote of the year!!! 👏🏽👍🏽

[@LlyleHunter]

From the clock on the wall I would say that it’s time to say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK LEWIS👑🥂🎂🎁🎊🎉 Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with celebration fun and happiness and many many many happy returns of the day

[@nikkiswenson54]

Happy Birthday, Nick!!!!! 🎉❤🎉

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks!! How did you know it was today?!

[@Qrtuop]

Happy birthday!!

[@derpherpblerp]

Happy belated!!🥳🥳🥳

[@WTHshedoingnow]

Happy belated birthday Nick!

[@bladaTwarz]

I am so looking forward to the end of the open plan kitchen&living room concept! I’ve been living in a flat like that and I hate the feeling I’m still in the kitchen when I’m already at the sofa. Also, the closed kitchen, if it’s big enough to put the table in there, is perfect for people with small children! You can feed a child without worrying that the content of a plate is going to ruin your carpet, couch, etc. Such rooms are made for getting messy and dirty sometimes but at the same time are easier to maintain. The same goes for if you have pets. I love them, but I really think that a dog’s bowl belong to the kitchen and not the living room. Also, those kitchens can be very cozy places! I have the best memories from times spent in my grandma’s kitchen where I accompanied her with cooking or simply playing on or under the table.

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

I didn't mind your use of "grandma" this time. I acquired my first decorating book 50+ years ago. I think I was 11, and it was diy decorating ideas for teens' rooms. Anyway, one idea was to use the same floral fabric on the walls, curtains, bedspread, slip cover on upholstered side chair . . . So yeah, that idea goes way back!All us teens and tweens who got that book new are now grandma age.

[@dvduadotcom]

Just poking fun... love your videos. Nick Lewis Drinking Game... drink every time Nick instantly contradicts himself... and Go!! 1. Wood is not that expensive... err, it can be. 2. Wood is warm and lovely... err, it can be cold and sterile. 3. There's this new... err, well, its not new, it's actually old. Great video as always... but now I'm too drunk to think about it.

[@juliedolan1561]

... it's not all about me, though sometimes it is ... 😅

[@tanyamaijohnston6797]

You're the only KZbinr who makes me belly laugh..thanks Nick!

[@lalablotz7348]

Crazy thrifting story. I decluttered an old vase and donated it to our local charity shop. 12 days later I was at a craft/antique festival and actually saw my vase! I know it was mine because of a small flaw. I told the vendor and she confirmed that she got it there. We both had a fun laugh.

[@dianeguy7452]

Yesss here in New Jersey there’s crap at our goodwills. And they take a dollar tree piece and put it at 2.99. Cmon!!!

[@ChuyChuy]

The goodwill here is next to Dollar tree. I've literally seen the exact same items from Dollar tree at good will and they were charging $5 and $8 dollars. This happens all the time! It's ridiculous. I have stopped donating to Goodwill. Good Will, my butt!

[@barbarasoutas4510]

Your issue is Goodwilll, they are awful. Find smaller local thrift stores thats where the treasures are. Anytime I go out of town I Google thrift stores and go to the local ones, I've found some real treasures.

[@Meta-Drew]

100% with Nick on trying to find decor at thrift stores. Rusty cheese grater and a clothes iron from the 70s, lol he describes it perfectly.

[@louismeyer5132]

I really enjoy watching your reviews, I love that you express your likes in a non pompous way and make interior design fun.

[@cheesedemon88]

Thank you for acknowledging that not all thrift stores are made equal. Good thrifting, whether online or in shops, really depends on where you live and how much money you have.

[@raquelortega2383]

Lol. I can totally relate. Every time I go to my thrift store all they have is garbage.

[@Sorrely1]

Sitting at my kitchen island looking directly at my kitchen sink and pile of washing up in my open plan rental flat with the cold sterile wood flooring . This video is killing me 😂

[@Stumpybear7640]

You have a kitchen island? It must be huge! My rental has a 6 x 2 foot floorspace in a kitchen!

[@maggiefisker994]

Thankyou Nick ,our house is a 1910 money pit 😂.But we love it .I was on the verge of having my 8 inch wood baseboards painted white 😳😳😳. Keeping all of my beams ,wall paneling and base boards in the original wood thanks to you .

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Yes! Real wood. White trim might as well be made of plastic!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

There’s a big difference between a low end thrift store and a nice antique market. Pasadena has some nice higher end shops. Orange Cali is good too.

[@barbarak2836]

Eight inch wood baseboards! I am filled with envy as I look at my three inch wood veneer baseboards. But at least I have chair rails.

[@RobynPrimrose]

So glad you changed your mind.😮😊

[@Christina-vd3ow]

"Yeah, great, you're jumping so high." 🙄 Nick. 😂

[@lindaseewer3796]

You mean my 90’s 1 1/2 story divided room house is coming back in style? YESSS

[@lauriebak]

I have a 1.5 story 90s build, as well. Downstairs is partially open plan, but i love that the “business end” of the kitchen is not visible from the living room. The 1.5 story has charm, but the biggest thing is managing temperature control. The upstairs basically being a big partially-into-the-attic loft makes that a bit tricky. Been in the house a year and still trying to dial that in. A whole house fan for summer helped immensely, though. Love the additional easy access storage space it provides, though.

[@merickson8460]

I love how much you reiterate checking into local craftsmen for luxury products. I’m an artist and just really appreciate people like you. Plus, I love your videos, your opinions and your personality. You’re such a pleasure to listen to. ❤

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I think a lot of the dupes are quite attractive. I don't have to spend a lot of money. If I like the design, I like the design.

[@aramos1557]

I feel like the dark and moody colors look great in those high end homes, but seems difficult to pull off in your more standard home without looking like an old person’s space. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@elizabethforsyth3054]

I agree, and I am a little afraid of affected resale value or trouble finding a buyer because they don't like your colour schemes... they are a lot harder to cover up if you hate them...

[@dianeguy7452]

A powder room is a good start I feel

[@great-garden-watch]

@@elizabethforsyth3054it’s just paint…unless you’re talking about the tile and marble. I did three rooms very dark. They are modern rooms with a hint of art deco but more minimal. Love

[@Amy-eo4md]

@@elizabethforsyth3054 I've never understood people decorating their homes for potential future occupants. I'd prefer to enjoy my space now!

[@alyross2850]

I would say that depends on the house’s era. I had a Victorian that was inexpensive and I had it both very “billiard room” decor and more modern. It looked nicer in the richer tones.

[@heathertowndrow6770]

So recently stayed at a ridiculously luxurious hotel. Marble slabs everywhere. Know what’s really slippery went wet? Yeah, not a good bathroom floor material. If you have a stupid amount of money, maybe try a material that doesn’t try to injure you? Maybe some lux handmade tile?

[@lsanershouse]

I love how you said “the announcement of your wealth.”And it’s gaudy & it’s cheesy! I agree and no need to apologize cause you are a spot on!

[@gretchen_needs_a_dog]

Apparently Nick and I go to the same thrift stores - even though we live about 500 miles apart. 😂

[@simoneryan4487]

Handmade by me, handmade by locals, everything in my house tells a part of my story. I might play with colour, look, etc but my house reflects who I am and my values. I would never buy something just because it’s “on trend”. I genuinely like everything in my house and if I stop loving it I pass it on to someone else. But I love your videos and your sense of humour and the comments are always gold.

[@karsn8382]

Thank you for the perspective that families with young kids love the open floor plan. I love the noise and the big room that’s lived in. It’s where we live and my kids can be close to me while I’m cooking our meals, it works for us.

[@karenk2409]

I had one when my kids were little and I agree. That was a long time ago ...

[@yourbestnightmare666]

I feel exactly the same way about thrifting, thank you for putting this into words 😄

[@thomasdinan9667]

Two of these make me very happy: rethinking open concept and a return to colour. While I've made some of my own house quite open because it just works for me, I've often thought that open concept kitchens are for people who either don't really cook or don't care how much mess their guests see. And open concept bathrooms are pure madness! As for colour, it's about time! As an artist, I've been wondering why our era is so terrified of colour. Colour is gorgeous. Embrace it! Enjoy it!

[@SteveL2012]

Yes, and enthusiastic yes! Why would anyone want to live in a hospital ambiance?! 😂

[@karenk2409]

There are open concept bathrooms??!! Yikes!

[@Cheryl444b]

Old lighting fixtures....YES! Can't stand LED lights, and I love that the old lamps can take warm, eye-friendly, mitochondria-friendly incandescent bulbs. Yay!

[@komalparvez4835]

Love using my mom's and grandmother's furniture / decoration . A decor having memories is a home and not dependant on trends

[@sdelong74]

I rewire thrift store lamps and have been doing it since pre pandemic. My favorite is a vintage brass Stiffel lamp I found for five bucks. It's cat proof it is so heavy. I am one of those people who will find interesting things in any thrift store. It's a matter of knowing what you are looking at. I collect swung glass vases and most of them are thrift. Vintage Mexican lottery is another thing and wonderful Italian glass that would go high at an antique store. So glad moody is back.

[@cynthiajohnston424]

A vintage Stiffel lamp !! 💙

[@Karen-ht2sf]

When my kids were younger, I had an open concept home That was practical. However, with teens and young adults I looove my separate living room, separate dinning room and a family room open to the kitchen.. Happy Bday🎉 from Puerto Rico!

[@stuffroom979]

I love how you show and compare different price points very practically

[@suzannederringer1607]

'It's not all about me! Sometimes it is, but this time it isn't.' 😊

[@lucybraun8969]

I feel like color drenching will quickly trend out. People will quickly tire of the color they chose, and then not want to have to do all that painting all over again. Lots more fun things to do with your home besides painting, painting, painting, and then re-painting.

[@kr3532]

Thank goodness about closed floor plans. I hate open floor plans as they're hard to style and the noise carries so much. I like having privacy and quiet in my home.

[@LlyleHunter]

When we had to rebuild my condominium unit after a fire I rented a unit in the same building that was the same unit but was renovated with a n open plan and it was very when either of us were cooking and disturbing for whoever was sitting in the living room. Also I found that smoke got into the living space even though nothing was burning and we decided not to go with an open floor plan when rebuilding because we didn’t want to need to constantly have to paint every year.

[@rsmith1820]

I never understood the "I need to keep an eye on my kids." rationale for needing open floor plans? First of all my generation survived even though our moms were sequestered in the kitchen. 2nd - your kids can get hurt/hurt one another/learn how to open the front door while you're hovering

[@Sorrely1]

All I’m keeping my eye on is the pile of dishes to wash and the mess in my kitchen . I hate the open concept of my flat

[@LlyleHunter]

@Sorrely1. I agree because I don’t even load my dishwasher or wash my pots until my guests have left. I spend my time with my guests while they’re with me. I don’t spend all of my time in the kitchen unless I’m taking something out of the oven and putting food on platters or serving bowls. Otherwise I spend my time with my guests and I don’t want them to see piles of dirty dishes.

[@HappyHarryX5]

I’ve given all of my 23yr+ wooden furniture new life by painting them. I bleached my buffet and added a paint wash to tone down the yellow in the wood. It’s now my feature piece with new handles. I painted the orange TnG that went half way up the walls that matched the orange timber floor and kitchen cupboards. It was a nightmare of colour drenching. Haven’t got rid of the floor colour yet but since painting the cupboards, I no longer screw up my face seeing them. They’re a beautiful neutral colour with white walls.

[@TheSmileCatcher]

Happy birthday Nick!!🎉 And thanks for sharing great content with a touch of your sharp sense of humor😊

[@kelseywall3262]

😊

[@bettylougreen6987]

Tacky and cheesy. This is why I listen to you. You don’t mince words. You give your opinion but you are real too. Logos are stupid. You make me smile. Keep it up. Happy new year. Can’t wait to see what you do with your new home. ❤

[@ellenfoster9764]

Found this less than an hour after release. Already more than 1 comment per minute. We lov3 you Nick!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Love the 'stash'. Fun watching you do someone else's room. You show a good side to your personality. ❤❤❤😊

[@laratheplanespotter]

I’ve literally just painted my house in very dark moody colours! My bedroom is deep green and wooden trimmings. Lounge is a deep chestnut red and my dining room is navy blue. I absolutely love it all. Dark Academia I went for. Thank goodness I’m in style for once!

[@heatherderganc5984]

I’m excited too! I am thankful to hear the trends back to where I am already! I am embracing my red pillows even after Christmas! I love the clear content given in a dry humorous way. Thanks Nick!

[@vlrissolo]

Love watching Nick more often. Great channel! Great personality ❤

[@traceymarshall5868]

My husband loved the TV on-all the time! We had a 1963 house-well made and separate walls and rooms. It definitely worked for us.!! If you have a spouse or family member who loves the TV on-a Great room can drive you crazy!

[@donnadebrodt1778]

“They are, in my opinion, cheesy, gaudy, and tacky. There I said it.” ❤

[@denisesanders5452]

YES! So happy to hear that! And to use a dining table as an example was perfect for me. My one “luxurious” item when I bought this house was the dining room table. I absolutely love it. It is extremely heavy, solid reclaimed wood and is finished beautifully. But there are no signs of what brand it is or who made it. I just know that it was made locally and will definitely stand the test of time.

[@rsmith1820]

Wonder whether my friends with the multiple Hermes throws ALL OVER THEIR APARTMENT will be insulted by this? 🤔

[@Cocolicious08758]

I love it!👏🏼👏🏼don't apologize king! You're on point per usual

[@Tkyle5127]

Thank you! We just had our entire lower level painted in Rumors on some of the accent walls No one says much 😩 It is beautiful. AND, we left our trim alone! Friends begged us to paint all of our oak trim and doors white or black. I stuck to my guns and said no way!

[@Nick_Lewis]

You forced it out of me… 😏

[@Kvinna02]

OMG I love you! I love how your mind works, that you are a speedy speaker and all your analogies. You speak your mind and I love that for you..

[@Ndodge-e9e]

Hey Nic love your raw honesty……Will from one Canadian to another Thrifting is fun …I volunteer at a thrift store and all the proceeds goes to the community food band. Let me tell yo, we have lineups all the time . The place has high and low donations and designer brand so people please pay it forward and thrift and donate it’s great for your community , your pocket book and environmental impact to our Mother Earth ❤🇨🇦

[@99trees]

Nick I’m loving your videos. I know if I’ve seen the video before or not because of the different sweaters you wear.😂😂😂😂. And I love your broken clock. It just tells me that I am creative when decorating my own home because, just because something is broken doesn’t mean you have to throw it out. It can become a piece of art instead of a functional object much love.💜💕🎉🕊️

[@caseybemis2403]

I found your suggestions affirming since we recently downsized from a larger house to a smaller one which we had as a rental for many years. In the larger house we definitely had walls, or partial walls. But in our smaller house living room, TV space, kitchen all flow. That allows us to use the space in multiple ways just by moving some furniture. But our dining space was very cramped. So living on the central coast of CA we invested in patio space that included a gazebo and fire pit, plus space for 2 dining tables. We can entertain outside most of the year. The kitchen opens up to the outside. The kitchen table becomes a place for serving food which people can enjoy when they want. I have used this "design" in 3 houses and it always works. Also got so tired of beige and white. So painted the kitchen cabinets a medium blue and master bedroom similarly blue. I have accented with some red and blue pillows etc. We may not keep it that way forever (it's just paint), but for now I am happy with it. The rest of the house is full of eclectic furnishings, some handed down from relatives that meant a lot to us.

[@Plumpers]

We just bought our first house in lovely Saint Paul MN and it’s a 1917 Craftsman house with unpainted wood trim downstairs!! Such a find, and I’m glad we’re still on trend!

[@emmakay4374]

There's some research suggesting that introverts will generally feel better in a home with a broken floor plan (they need areas separate from others to retreat), and extraverts will prefer open concept (more opportunities to connect).

[@dking1362]

...EXCEPT for introverts who are so introverted they live alone-like me!

[@ChuyChuy]

This makes sense because I've been looking at houses and all I keep thinking about the open floor plans is "where am I going to go to get away?" I don't want to be in the bedroom ALL the time.

[@juliedonelson3471]

Material drenching was a thing in the 70’s- sears and jC Penney had wallpaper curtains and bedding in same patterns, pillows and even matching art. It was a vibe! But I’m glad my mother said- no. 😆

[@mikki3961]

I am so glad logos/labels are over, it was over the top and vulgar. Rich saturated color brings me joy personally and I am in for wood tones as well. I would love to see you thrift and perhaps do estate sales/auctions, so much fun and satisfying.

[@heatherphillips8183]

The fabric pattern drenching reminds me of JC Penny 198Os decor. You could buy almost anything in a specific pattern in just about everything.

[@ladyp5511]

I'm probably one of a few who doesn't like open concept. I LOVE the broken floor plan. To me it feels much more cozy and reduces noise and mess. Also agree with you 100% on the quiet luxury. Not loving the richer color palette especially the reds..no thanks!

[@candycane1275]

I love the burgundy and brick colors but for small rooms like powder rooms.

[@j_gate]

One reason for applying the same material or tone everywhere is that you get less prominent detailing and mistakes or non-perfect joints are less noticeable compared to multiple contrasting materials. It also becomes more about form instead of a series of connected surfaces. I've been doing this for years in my own practice and will continue to do it, regardless of trends, as it feels right according to my design logic. I'm really enjoying the channel BTW. 😊

[@TheSeatedView]

I bought my last couch at Ikea almost 30 years ago (when Ikea still made real quality stuff that didn't look cheap) and it gave up the ghost in September. When we went looking for a new one, I wanted it to be the kind of quality that would last another three decades, which is, I guess, "quiet luxury"? Ended up with the Reva from EQ3 in a mid-tone teal/blue,, and it makes me happy every time I look at it.

[@TheSeatedView]

@KMMp-t3t This is so comfortable (or so I hear). I got the sofabed, which is super easy to pull out and has a nice, supportive mattress. I love that it's higher (no one but teens and acrobats can use the low sofas), and it looks so light in my livingroom, despite being a big piece of furniture. Also: purdy! 😄Highly recommend!

[@halinameson2946]

Excellent. Trends video. Also enjoy your snarky humor. But of course your vast knowledge.