Top Interior Design Mistakes and How to Fix Them | The DO'S and DON'TS of Interior Design!

[@dravarona]

“Hope is not a strategy” 😂🤣😂 Best advice everrrr, great video ❤️

[@Nick_Lewis]

Right?!

[@kyleys693]

@@Nick_Lewis Truer words have never been spoken 😂

[@dwysan]

I am stealing this phrase/ saying/ philosophy!

[@dylzareerecentes6883]

Almost choked on my cookie! 😂😂😂

[@misschrisvelaz]

Yesss! 🙌

[@TheEnglishCoach]

"Hope is not a strategy" haha loved that!

[@kathykaufman1244]

Just discovered you today, and I've watched 3 videos. Why hasn't HGTV snapped this man up? Amazing amount of information in just a few minutes time!

[@jlv-zb8pk]

Nooo, don't let HGTV ruin him!!!

[@barbarak2836]

Because he's not annoying and trendy.

[@jlv-zb8pk]

@@barbarak2836 exactly! I think there needs to be more independent design people like him and not all in HGTV 🙂

[@lorabetht9206]

Same! Just subscribed today ❤️

[@mjkcomposer]

i must really be an adult now cus i actually find this fascinating. didnt see that coming.

[@francesh3423]

That gave me a good laugh 😆 I call it my new porn: watching auction, thrifting, antique, vintage, home design etc videos. Less pervy, safe to watch in public, more satisfying. Although there are secretive moments where I'm drooling over a video and have to mute it;)

[@annekebattenhaussen6535]

Yes!!😁😁😁

[@fijijosh1848]

Same! It’s great though! 😊

[@StrangeAlleyCat]

I honestly just love watching people talking about subjects they are passionate about. I don’t really care about the subject that much. My feed is filled with videos about snake breeding (scared of snakes), ballet shoe fitting (not interested in either shoes or ballet), math solvers (panicks when faced with math) and interior designers just to name a few. I’m not buying throw pillows anytime soon and a fire place is a necessity for warmth. Am I still watching just because he loves what he does? Heck yes. Because I love that he loves what he does.

[@tvdsje]

@@StrangeAlleyCat @Ylva Gustavsson lmao for me it's beekeeping (like bees but from a distance), cooking, historical cooking (have not recreated one of the historical recipes), historical clothing/costuming (I am completely new to sewing), fashion review HauteLeMode (I know nothing of fashion and deeply dislike most aspects of the industry), aesthetic finnish landscapes (I'd love to go but...how), cats in Japan (I don't own a cat (yet) nor know anything about Japan) and now I'm here 😂

[@fightclub8927]

I totally agree with everything you said. I'm a designer and have made a lot of these mistakes myself. Something I always consider when decorating a room/house etc. is: choose colors that make YOU look good. If you don't look good in green, don't use it to decorate . Your home is your showcase, choose colors that flatter YOU. Great presentation!

[@sallylee4924]

Brilliant advice! Never thought of that before and it makes so much sense.

[@lsamoa]

That's such a great advice! But one should also be careful not to choose colours or textures that ressemble your clothes too much, otherwise you'll disappear like a chameleon. I've made that mistake a couple of times: I bought a vase with stripes that was an exact match to one of my favourite stripey t-shirts, and a sofa cover that was the exact same print as one of my jumpers haha. I returned both as soon as I realised my mistake.

[@sallylee4924]

@@lsamoa That's a great tip! I would've totally done the same...Thank you so much for sharing your mistake.

[@lsamoa]

@@sallylee4924 No problemo :)

[@adrianajakubik4767]

I like that! Thanks! 👍

[@terrylust454]

Love that you just get right into it & don’t waste time chatting. You’re funny & just refreshing in your approach, view and style! ❤️

[@andreaandrea6716]

Perfectly put.

[@mwoods4608]

Can you do a video for renters? We cant change our cabinets or counter tops. But maybe rugs, lamps, etc to help change up the look we rented??

[@lorraineedmond5921]

When figuring out what size rug to get, we bought a cheap canvas painters drop cloth to use as a mock-up. Turned out we needed a bigger rug than we thought. We have also literally used cardboard boxes to see if another piece of furniture was sized properly. When remodeling, and relocating a wall, we strung up a sheet on a line to get the spacing right. Floor plans are great for those with experience or who know the “rules” for spacing, but there’s nothing like trying it out in 3D! Surely other people do this?

[@sallylee4924]

Never thought about it before... but I'm going to start doing that now! Thanks for the tip.

[@liplock000]

Yes I do this alllll the time! Otherwise I really can’t accurately gauge just how big or small a piece will look in comparison to everything else in the room.

[@amsteensberg1653]

Great idea! From now on I will make 'models' of the furniture first 👍🏼

[@Aiijuin]

These are great ideas! Thanks for some tips.

[@swimmyswim417]

Absolutely. While I was redoing my room, I mapped out the size of the furniture I wanted using pieces of blank paper taped together and cut to the right measurements. Made it a lot easier to figure out which size bookcase to get and where everything would fit best in my actual room.

[@hazelroseblessing]

Even though my personal style tends to conflict with yours I absolutely love the calm respectful way you share your experience and personal opinions I love watching your show

[@sparkleevenmore9638]

“Hope is not a strategy” - love it

[@GlueGunsRoses]

You didn't mention this specifically, but the biggest No-No I made was using multiple minis instead of 1-3 massive pieces to fill a wall or table space. It looked clutter and cheap. I guess that could be in the category of sizing you mentioned? I really enjoyed this video. Much love to you ❤-Megan

[@Nick_Lewis]

Yes that is something that is a game changer when that clicks! That's connected to buying things that fit the space for sure. Also you're amazing with DIY stuff! I am NOT a DIYer for sure!

[@leeboriack8054]

Appropriate scale a d proportions with a balance of textures and lighting.

[@melodyschleicher81]

@@leeboriack8054 you are right. Scale and proportion are crucial. Overly large furniture in small rooms makes them look even smaller. Conversely, too small furniture in a large room, especially dotted around the perimeter, makes a large room look cold and unfriendly.

[@lorabetht9206]

This has literally changed the way I decorate! I used to love LOTS of little items, when I figured out to decorate for the space it made a huge difference ❤️

[@rainbomg]

Yes, also just getting multiples of things- that was a huge difference for me! One little blue shelf in a room will rarely look good, but if you put three of those bad boys next to each other so it becomes a feature it resolves all the shelving and can be much more attractive.

[@danielapardo9776]

Unrelated, but I'm still laughing at the two island kitchen. Your friends having a good time at one and you chopping carrots at the other 😂😂😂.

[@sarasolomon4812]

Great video and tips! In regards to rug; a rug under a dining table needs to be big enough to deal with chairs scootching in and out. I have been at a meal where the rug was under all four legs when the chairs were tucked in, but when you sat down and tried to pull in you seat, the back legs kept catching on the rug. It was awkward and every time I needed to leave and come back I had to be careful not to mess up the rug with my chair.

[@iceangel1701d]

"Hope is not a strategy" ... ROFL Boy can I relate to that statement.

[@georgiawilksch5708]

I have a list of measurements in my notes app. At the moment I don’t need anything urgently but I know a few things that would be great, but that means I can brows and call into random shops (particularly antique and second hand places). I have a small measuring tape in all my handbags so I can just pull it out and check the measurements if I find something I like and means I can stop regret buys but also pounce on something that I really like and it will be exactly what I want.

[@katherinetutschek4757]

Good strategy

[@sbond7510]

Thanks for this strategy.

[@pamdemonium8]

Nick, can you do a video on picking the right lighting fixtures? I’m really struggling with my kitchen, dining, and family room. Thank you!

[@juliebraden]

yeah i'd 💛to hear how Nick approaches picking lighting out

[@ah5721]

Picking a good light is about height and how much needs to be lit. Need a reading light? A table top one or a floor lamp where the edge of the light rests just above your ear, any hanging ones need to accommodate head room for end users no one wants to hit their heads on pendents and chandeliers. Hanging lights shound at maximum take up no more than 1/2 over the intended lighted surface.

[@mulliganstew72]

Hi hats.

[@lesleewatson4266]

Yes, new quote...”Hope is NOT a strategy.”

[@Nick_Lewis]

No it is not. Haha

[@sviolet892]

"Hope is not a strategy" haha i love that!

[@tuc1113]

Nick, your information and advise are excellent. Don't understand why you aren't getting more views. Less than 800 in two weeks yet another designer I subscribe to has 67,000 in 3 days. Hope your channel grows in leaps and bounds. You deserve it.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks Mary - that's so sweet. A lot of the great youtube designers like Lisa Holt and Julie Khuu and others have been at it for a year or more. Thanks so much for the support - I hope to get there at some point!

[@pawool]

@@Nick_Lewis I’ve heard it is consistency, SEO stuff and quality. Nick will no doubt have a very successful channel soon 😊

[@kiwiluv9188]

And look at his views and subscribers now! 👏 Subscribers have doubled in 3 days!

[@tuc1113]

@@kiwiluv9188 Wow! So happy for Nick. He totally deserves it 👏.

[@lsamoa]

I agree, it's an excellent channel

[@AmandaBaias]

You are amazing. Your advice is concise, on point, clear and articulate. Thank you!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks Amanda!

[@nataliaturner4845]

"Knowing your style" should be number one! I got this super fancy looking desk at Salvation army (I don't know what the style is called but it looks like something from the 1700s. I've never had anything that nice before and it was w/in budget for my desk) only to fall in love w/boho and now I'm stuck trying to make it make sense =[

[@itsnotaricaria]

I feel like boho is all about reusing/thrifting so it should be possible, don't give up! Oh and also if you find something that would work better just sell the desk 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@DiggandDugg]

Possibly repaint the desk, as it could then fit better in the space?

[@daniellegonsalves3745]

You could DIY it with some caning maybe? I did that with a super ugly traditional looking tv stand that I got for free, I added canning to the doors and now I love it and it looks perfect in my boho space

[@wibblewobble489]

Sand back the top and repaint the legs and everything else white or a colour thats nutral to yourhouse...Leave the top wood and seal it and there you go- instant boho.

[@gisisodia]

My problem is having a minimalist husband, me liking eclectic style, having a bunch of stuff and living in a 42m2 apartment..... oh yeah! Now plus a 5mo baby XD

[@queencityminis]

I love the tip of choosing furniture, accessories and decor before picking the paint color. Brilliant

[@andreaandrea6716]

Just did 2 hrs. of gardening (clean up. It's Spring), came in and made TEA (proper tea), Petit Lu bikkis ... and THIS (listening to you) was my treat. Thank you! You are ALWAYS fun and NEVER annoying and I am so grateful to have discovered your channel. Thank You!!

[@hvfgordon7869]

My TV is too high, but I love it! The previous owners had a custom oak cabinet installed above the fire place that hides the TV away when not in use. And it's out of reach for my toddlers, so it's very practical and the wood is beautiful. It's definitely too high though, after watching this video..

[@robincooper9323]

LOL! "Hope is not a strategy." I'm still trying to figure out my design style. I will hop over to your Interior Design Styles video. I seem to like parts of them all.

[@timshy]

"hope is not a strategy" I like that lol

[@a.riddlemethis795]

Regarding plan for the space: there are some apps where you can make 2D and 3D rooms and get an idea how the furniture would fit/look. I have decorated only 4 appartments from the scratch (no expert by any means) but I found that it helps if you use masking tape on the ground and walls, marking the edges of the furniture you are planning to buy and see if it fits. You can especially find out if it would block the access to something like windows or block a door etc.

[@oliviademster8268]

I am so glad you talked about space planning. I'm supposed to go thrifting soon for a new house and really needed someone to tell me not to buy furniture for a space I haven't even seen yet! Hahaha.

[@gracebussell896]

I just found your videos this week, and am really appreciating them! I love that your information is for beginners, and that you're so thoughtful and respectful in your critiques. I have a request for you, and I understand if it's not a topic for your channel, because my peer group my not be your targeted audience; however, I'm going to ask it anyway, lol. Could you do a video about choosing functional/beautiful pieces and design for a young family? I have three young children, and a small budget, and Really want my space to be beautiful. When I see the examples you've used, I think about imitating them, but then immediately get discouraged and think that it's just not realistic or possible to have a nice space when dealing with the dynamic needs of young children. I'd greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you!

[@peterdeane4490]

As someone who has lived most of their adult life living on a pretty low income, I watch videos like these the way someone would watch shows about traveling to exotic lands. We've had the same futon couch and two armchairs for about 25 years, although the cushions have been replaced. We've acquired some pretty nice stuff from friends and relatives who have decided to renovate and have replaced perfectly good furniture and area rugs. I can't remember the last time we went out and bought anything new, except for the odd window blind. At least we've accumulated some very good original artwork over the years. I'm not sure what you'd call our "style", Early Grandma's Attic maybe. Anyway, I enjoyed the video and your other one about trends that need to go away. I would add one other: hanging six or eight square panels with an identical stencil of a leaf or something on the wall and calling it art.

[@arlenezang3216]

It’s called early relative….

[@MaggieStrange1]

wow. you are perfect. talk fast, a video on EVERYTHING. humble about calling things ugly but still really letting us know what things aren't going to work. I'm digging it.

[@lagoonroom4600]

"hope is not a strategy" - that quote hit me hard!!

[@VioletCatbird]

A tip I have learned for hanging art: get a large piece of butcher paper or craft paper and cut a piece to the same dimensions as your art. Then you can tape it to your wall and assess the placement from a bit of a distance. Especially helpful during quarantine when you can't get a second pair of eyes!

[@deanadavoudiasl1971]

Nick, love your content! Because you talked about making a plan and keeping your design style in mind, can you make a video about different tools/apps/software that we can use to plan out our interior decor? Thank you! ❤

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

When I was searching for a home in another country (encouraged to bring my furniture by relatives), I brought the furniture I knew I had to have drawn in scale and cut out, and I also brought graph paper. I wasn't going to buy new furniture... I was getting rid of furniture. When I viewed potential homes, I graphed the interior dimensions and then tried placing my furniture. When I entered the home that I eventually purchased, I knew immediately by the living room door placement that this home would work for me. Yep. The furniture fit. Had to do this because the homes are smaller in the country I've moved to.

[@KimC-vk5qp]

Totally agree with your view on area rugs.

[@ruthiezophia2946]

The pic of that big brown sofa was hilarious.

[@bigsiskrishere]

It looked so comfortable though. 😂 Perfect movie night spot

[@mrsbeckydaisy]

Thanks so much for sharing all of your knowledge. We just bought a 5200 square foot home that was built in 2002. In the last 20 years nothing has been updated or changed. But, it is so much space I am totally overwhelmed with all of the space!!

[@PhoenixRiviera]

Hi Nick I'm glad to have found your channel. Built my first house from scratch and I'm in the stage of loose furniture and decorating. Thank you for your concise advice! Direct and straight to the point, just how I like. I'm from Malta, a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and we have a different way of building here and styles... However, your advice is good for all around the world

[@DoloresJNurss]

For those who feel wasteful about getting rid of existing hardware, donate it to Habitat for Humanity. It's not wasteful so long as somebody gets the benefit of it.

[@C2yourself]

Absolutely!

[@sabi2121]

Great idea! I have a ton from my kitchen Reno

[@protopiannelson5]

Thanks. Great idea!

[@yay-cat]

That’s great! I stopped watching so many makeover shows because it made me so angry that they would smash all the stuff that they don’t use - so wasteful 🙀

[@lixak6307]

Sometimes they’ll even come and pick it up for you, so you don’t even have to worry about getting it to the facility. They will take EVERYTHING, especially lighting fixtures, kitchen counters, sinks, bathtubs, or even small stuff like curtain rods and fasteners like screws or brackets

[@holly7869]

"Hope is not a strategy" Advice for life!

[@TheNicoliyah]

Great tips, my main issue is not knowing my design style, I love them all!! : ) And so am drawn to all different things, I need to focus!

[@xoxomoshy6868]

U just got recommended for me today and thus is my 3rd video already and u have really good advice for everyone around the world even for people like me in Tanzania, Africa

[@lisanorris7436]

I'd be interested in how you would bring an eclectic mix of elements together. I ask because I'm drawn to unusual pieces.

[@bufficliff8978]

Yes! My space looks like mad chaos because I've got some of everything, but I love everything I have. I've got a glam vase and a boho piggy on a farmhouse table next to my modern couch: f*cking save me

[@jayelee8041]

@@bufficliff8978 You don't need saving!! You said it yourself - u love everything u have❣Just becos designers say u should do this,& u shouldn't do that, blah blah. U Do U! People need to do what makes THEM happy, do what THEY think looks good.& what they like. He didnt like the red painted kitchen-the owner obviously did. 5.57 - He shows a TINY loungeroom & says how wrong the "tiny, postage stamp" sized rug is. He then shows the "right" sized rugs for a loungeroom - & the loungerooms he shows are the size of the whole house that the 1st small loungeroom was in!! The loungeroom was so small, a bigger rug would have been a waste of money as it would have been hidden under the furniture.

[@ethelhemplo6738]

NICK, I love your show. I got some ideas in decorating my home. Where can I send to you the picture of my living room, to ask some advice if the colors are matching. I incorporated blue, yellow red and brown color.

[@angelesquivel911]

Thank you for all this information!!!!

[@martinabernathy205]

What I like about your videos are you maintain tried and true interior design strategies, with just enough of a male perspective applied with some common sense. And your great sense of comedic timing is the spice that keeps me coming back.

[@heathermalcolm6243]

Nick, you are the greatest. You explain everything so clearly and have great ideas, but on the (few!) occasions I disagree with you your videos don't make me feel shamed and like I'm "wrong". Thank you!

[@chocolat917]

Omg, planning your space is fundamental! It has saved me from buying the wrong sized items so many times. Saves both money and time!

[@elizabethowen7483]

Those of us who want to pick the paint early/first are trying to get the walls done while painting is the easiest it going to be. Moving art, furniture, blinds, drapes --we don't want to! But now I realize that maybe waiting has to happen if one wants to get the color right.

[@vanelistine8726]

Hello! New subscriber here. I would love a video on replacing hardware on cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms. How to choose the right hardware? Does it make any sense to refinish hardware or is it more cost effective to outright replace? Where to buy/shop etc. Love you channel! xox

[@DrValerie800]

Good points; reminds me of a builder-grade, inexpensive home a friend of a friend asked for help with. He didn't want to have to buy anything else for decor. He wanted a SW style and had the leaning pole ladder, the Mexican blanket, some baskets, a couple framed prints, pots and other items and had tried to arrange things but the place still looked dead and uninteresting. So about 30 minutes of rearranging and it looked vibrant and interesting. It all had to do with energy flow (feng shui principles). Baskets and silk plants went on top kitchen cupboards, along with some earthy pots. Ladder went to the corner of the bedroom, with the blanket draped asymmetrically and a framed print nearby. Random chest of drawers went from the wall, over to the center of the space between front door and living room, with a couch on the other side and a live trailing plant in an earthy pot on top, along with 2 small figurines. It didn't take much time at all to breathe some life into that bland house. And yup, gave him some tips on other things to buy later and where to put them. I love your videos Nick, not just because I agree with most of your tips, but because you make it simple for regular folks to make their homes more beautiful and functional. ❤️

[@angierodriguez4729]

Your videos are extremely helpful! I’m about to move into my first apartment and I’m so excited to start decorating it, I feel so much more confident after all the tips I have learned from you :)

[@Sherry-jn5zn]

When I redid my kitchen I decorated backwards, I had found & fallen in love with a paint color from the PPG collections inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Waters... I designed & decorated my whole kitchen around it 😄😄😄

[@damonw2286]

Hi Nick, after years of working in Facility Management, I just moved into an Interior Design position. With that I discovered your channel and I love it! You are fun to watch and I'm learning quite a bit. :) Cheers!

[@danielaoliveira541]

You’re so right! We feel that we are stuck with the ugly details in a rental,and I’m learning with you that we don’t have to. Such a good tip,everything can look so much better and we just put the old ones back when we move!

[@lola1033]

Thank you for your wise advice, soooo needed for the mere mortals that have 0 idea or intuition about this, and are about to move into a new home and are panicking, such as myself. I hope you keep making these forever. Huge hug from Madrid!

[@debbyalder4089]

Hi Nick .... I needed to hear more about your mum breaking your coffee table!! Ha ha!!!! Sounds like a fun day!!

[@VisuallyVictoria]

I just found your channel so I don't know much about you, but you remind me so much of one of my college professors. You have a great teaching voice and method!

[@Candicetan]

Hi Nick, how do you know what design style you are? Is there a "test" to see what kind of design you gravitate to? Our home exterior is craftsman style but the inside is transitional style. I like modern and glam. It is so hard to decide what to get in stores. Do I stick to a color palette or a design style? Lastly, could you make a video on how to decorate console tables in different areas in the home? Thanks! Love your videos!

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

Modern and glam? Have you looked into Hollywood regency? The new modern stuff?

[@treg-samson]

I feel more calm listening to you . Im being overwhelmed with lots of choices plus my mom and sister having their own opinions about how my house should look like. My first ever house is being built and deciding on the style elements is becoming exhausting 🙂

[@sandysmom100]

I just discovered your channel last night. I've been binge watching cuz I need to replace my family room furniture, rug curtains. I drove my parents nuts cuz I don't drive .6 times to the furniture store 4 years ago .Lol 😆

[@joannthompson4410]

Really like the thumbs up/down. Sometimes in videos you don’t know if pictures are showing the right way or wrong way. Glad I found your site.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Right - sometimes it's obvious but sometimes it isn't!

[@shaynaavitalmazhbits9635]

I love your videos-great content! I was wondering if you could do a video on modern victorian design; maybe mixed with classic /traditional/glam/eclectic. Could you please give tips on suitable wall/ceiling moldings, art galleries, built-ins, furnishings, decor, lighting, and what tiles and bathroom and kitchen design would work? I'm looking for some advice and tips in making my new apartment have a cozy, classy, and cultural feel to it, while staying young and vibrant and cohesive throughout. Thank you!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Hey thanks for watching! Did you see my video on combining interior design styles? That might be helpful. Also, I do plan on doing videos in the future of different styles and how to put them together so I'll remember Modern Victorian! Thanks for the suggestion and stay tuned!

[@shaynaavitalmazhbits9635]

@@Nick_Lewis Yes, I did! Very helpful. Thank you, looking forward :)

[@jenniferfahr4705]

I am so thankful our couch delivery was delayed. It allowed me to realize I bought too big. I had measured BUT did not take into consideration side tables, and a large plant, etc. We canceled and are on the hunt again!

[@jessicahavens-ziebarth9409]

Hi Nick, I found your videos yesterday when searching for an IKEA comparison video, and I’m quite impressed! You manage to educate about interior design without being dramatic or mean or snobby. You actually address budgetary constraints as something people must consider, but you talk about quality investments in interior material choices as balanced with budget. You’re very positive while still explaining what works and doesn’t and distinct design styles. I look forward to seeing more of your design perspective. I had never heard of ‘Japandi’, totally love when multiple design styles meld well. Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas. I love Scandinavian design and fresh and unusual looks that still feel inviting and livable. Thanks for being so positive. - A little about me: I have loved interior design and architecture stuff since I was a young kid. In the early-mid 1990’s, my mom remodeled the first home my parents owned (which was built in 1926), beginning when I was about 7 years old. She did a lot of projects herself, asking questions of tradespeople, reading a lot of period-specific design books, (this was pre-internet) and she had a handyman friend that taught her a lot, including custom-cutting tile. She was very sensitive about educating herself to make the renovations work with her style (pretty traditional) and the original design of the house. She explained things to me as she learned them, and I was getting into 18th and 19th century fiction, and loved looking at the era specific trends throughout design history and architectural books. In my early adult life, I had no room in my budget for furniture. We had a lot of hand-me-down pieces, and had more pressing needs than expressing our style in our apartment. Through career growth and frugality, we’re in a better place now, and hoping to purchase our first home in the next couple years. In the meantime, working on making our current space it’s best, especially as much time as we’ve had to spend at home in the past year.

[@_silentrose]

Can I just say I just found your channel and I'm definitely going to subscribe right away based off this video alone since it was EXTREMELY well done, concise, and very well structured. I loved how you broke things out within the video so that you can hover over and see exactly when and what you were talking about which makes a world a difference and so you don't have to skip and rewind all crazy to reference something. Amazing video and thanks so much again for organizing your video so efficiently!!!

[@Minnie11chula]

“Hope is not a strategy” 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Nick_Lewis]

No it is not! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Builder beige, I hope we’ve seen the last of it, finally!

[@melodyschleicher81]

I have moved home countless times, but for the last - and hopefully final - move, I bought mostly new furniture. I measured up the rooms, made paper cut outs to scale of what I was keeping, then worked out the sizes of the new pieces I needed. I juggled everything around until it looked pleasing, and was also practical. The only thing I did wrong was to buy a TV unit that is about 50cm too long. 😞 The paint colours came last and I didn't even realise it is the right design decision. I just waited until everything was in place, including curtains, and then mixed up the correct colour. I do enjoy your videos, having watched a few now. Thank you.

[@emmawilding9484]

thanks for this! i'm moving out from my parents place and designing my new room. my childhood bedroom hasn't been changed since literally i was born (its a cluttered mess of colour, bright yellow walls, red curtains, rug too small for the space with splodges of random colours all over it, wardrobe with animals painted on the side, loads of open shelving with just all sorts of stuff on it that looks cluttered, walls covered in certificates, my old art, old photos etc) and i can't wait to move into something a bit more adult and coherent design wise but i've never designed anything in my life XD thanks to your videos i have a clear vision of what i want and i think it'll be super cool

[@sdelong74]

I have always picked paint last and that was before I realized that was an interior design rule. The tape measure really does become a lifesaver especially living in small spaces. Unfortunately it seems oversized furniture is everywhere.

[@zakosist]

These are a lot of things I never actually thought of but it seems pretty right, makes perfect sense now that you hear it

[@mssixty3426]

Subscribed - this is the second video of yours I've watched - after the video about trends that need to go away for 2021. I plan to watch more!

[@rebeccaglanz8455]

Hey Nick! Can you do a video about what to do if your design style doesn't match that of your home? Example: you have mid century modern style but live in a 1800s victorian (just trying to illustrate the point here). How do you blend fixed design elements with non-fixed items; Another example: Do you replace the chandelier over the stairs with something that matches the entryway hardware, banister, and flooring, and just start to piecemeal your house over to your style, even though with your budget it may take 15 years to do this, or do you buy the fixture you hate because it matches the house?

[@TOCAwesome]

The way you communicate is so full of information but in such a good rhythm that makes so much sense, and easy to understand. Thankful for finding your channel and more thankful for your amazing tips! 🙏🏼♥️

[@nathanromo7876]

Needed this - so helpful for clueless students designing their first apartments like me. Can you do a video on shopping second-hand, restoring furniture, choosing metals, etc. Be well!

[@MilnaAlen]

Yeah, I do like my shower a lot more now with my new shower head! I didn't change it for the looks, but because the water pressure was crap, and never really thought about it. I did have to keep the old one since I live in a rental.

[@marcynoble6565]

Please help! We moved into a double brick ranch home and I have no idea how to update the look, but keep the brick (it is a unique home and wanted to try and keep that). The brick changes throughout the house- with red/black, all red, tan and tan with green.

[@UserOfTheDay]

Loving your videos. I'm addicted! Such consistent, relevant, useful info. You have definitely gained my trust and admiration and I will make it a point to refer my designer friends to your website! Great work!

[@o2johnnybravo]

Well put. I agree with you that there are always people that love the things others hate. There's not so much right and wrong, but different tastes.

[@barbarosa788]

Yes! I see pictures hung way too high. So the room isn’t grounded. I made that mistake before and lowered my wall art and what a difference!!

[@jeffbiddle1956]

You’d hate my house then. I’m 6’4 and I hang art and mirrors where they’re comfortable for ME. Most homes I go into, the art is at my chin and I’m always looking down so I think the height at which you choose to hang your art is really dependent on how tall you are. It’s your house so there really shouldn’t be a “correct” height to hang art or photos. I hate having to bend over to see my face in a mirror and can’t imagine having to do that at home to make someone else happy. I live there every day.

[@jodyslater6969]

I am pretty sure I have all of the wrong things!K😂😂. Come to Australia and have some lunch!! I need some big guidance!! Glad I found your page 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@writerinfact1768]

I know not everyone has The Landlord From Hell, but when my lease says "NO MODIFICATIONS", that's no joke. No nails - or thumbtacks - in the walls. No curtain rods, photos, or clocks. No modifications means it stays just like they left it. I do not have "permission" to trade out the kitchen faucet, the shower head, and certainly not the drawer pulls that have ripped several pairs of jeans and a few shirts. But these are all great suggestions anyway. Thanks!

[@ledionajanusha1276]

Your videos are addictive Can't have enough Great job

[@joykemp1378]

Drawer and door pulls and hinges can often be donated to home salvage, thrift, habitat restore stores and many are charity or heritage shops.

[@sannajohanna5579]

You give good tips. I am an architect and I've also noticed that people just want to buy stuff before considering first what they need and what their room can take. I haven't done that mistake, I must tell that for my benefit. Of course, it takes then some time before you find the right product. I remember when I wanted to buy my dinner table. I knew the size, what I wanted, I wanted that it is extendable but that the extension is hidden in a way that there is no visible line when the table is in its normal size. etc. I spent days and even weeks lin searching for the right table. During that time, I had a temporary solution, only a table plat and cheap table feet. Then, one day, during my lunch break I popped up to the nearest design store and way: there it was, my table and dining chairs! It was on 20% sales because it had been in the exhibition, it was Calligaris Kent Dinner table and it was exactly that size I wanted and also looked as I wanted - also Calligaris Paris-chairs. So I bought it and that table and chairs made me happy many years!

[@cherylverdon3077]

Excellent visuals. The interiors really illustrate problems or inspire us with their elegance.

[@charidymata5600]

Just found you and I’m loving your advice and your voice. Thanks!

[@zhmw]

My husband and I created a small alcove as our living room, because we needed to also create an office in the living room area. So we measured with his tape measure and then, we knew the length of sofa that would fit. So, we took his tape measure to Salvation Army and found a sofa that was perfect in length, color and design for our small'alcove' living room. There is no room for both art and TV in our living room. We choose art on the wall, since we can watch news and entertainment on our laptops. I bought an area rug at Walmart but I did take about 1/2 hour standing in the rug aisle deciding which small area rug that I would like and fits in my living room. My style? I tuned into inspiration and my new house -- it seems kinda 'new age and woo-woo' but it's almost as if my house helped me choose (on my tight budget) what decor and furniture would be best to create a peaceful, relaxing home.

[@adricjones5605]

Is “woo-woo” actually a style? LOL I hope so because after reading your comment, my brain went “THAT’S the vibe I want in my new house!”😁👍🏼

[@maramunteanu1507]

Nick I absolutely looooove your videos

[@dedicatedfelineenthusiast2211]

I did make mistake one, however because I’m paying in cash, it’s is a slow process. It slows you down, it also gave me a chance to correct the mistake, and really makes me think about what is going in the space. So then when I am shopping there is only one thing I’m thinking about. 😎

[@katekilgannon3567]

Your channel is the best. I can fully see you having a million subscribers by the end of 2022.

[@shaniroga]

What about for the people who are building or renovating, what about measuring for furniture before you start putting in a doorway or windows or removing a wall. How will that affect the flow and fit of furniture.

[@flormarthas.ferreira2984]

I love your videos! Your explanations are so good! Thanks for sharing. I wonder if you could make a video on Christmas Decor. It must be a great lesson for us. This year I will decorate my parish entrance. What a big responsibility. Another thing I do not see much in your videos is about saints or little oratorios in our homes. Another difficulty is how to make a focus point in the living room that is not the fireplace, because here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is always hot. My window has an astonishing view but to windows, there are always curtains covering the view, but the view should be the focus point... Well, you ask for ideas from us... All the best to you and all dear to your heart.

[@mauralohse1505]

Hi Nick! Just found your videos a few days ago and I’m compulsively watching them, they’re great. We have hired a designer friend of my husband’s who is very pricy but has chosen great pieces that are really pushing us forward into more of ourselves, if that makes sense. But redesigning two rooms has made me want to redesign more of the house, and we can’t afford to do it all w a designer. So I am trying to echo the direction he took into more spaces. When I look on Pinterest it seems every room has double rugs- you know, one on top of another on top of a third flooring. What is your opinion of this? How does it fit into your area rug philosophy? If there’s a video that you already addressed this in, let me know. (I think we are modern bohemian or perhaps mid century glam, and the fact that those don’t totally intersect shows that I need help and/or my husband and I have two different combination styles. ;) we’re doing velvet, curvy furniture , caning, terrazzo, warm colors, small sized furniture. But what about double rugs? Smart or overkill? Hahaha.

[@robynknight9041]

Great advice. We will be building a home soon and I am guilty of purchasing things way to soon!

[@jennifermayberry6200]

I always have a tiny little tape measure handy when shopping for pieces to make sure it actually fits!

[@northerngirl4924]

Omg, your illustrations are the best! Challenging to satisfy two different design styles living under one roof.