Save or Splurge | What Home Decor Items Are Worth Spending More Money On?

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks to all the other KZbin designers featured in this video - all of their channels are in the description. I know right now everyone is feeling distant from friends and family, so hopefully this made you feel a little more connected to your KZbin friends! I know this collaboration helped me!

[@fzm6852]

Great idea of collaboration, great video!! Wish it was a full hour...think of offering a zoom webinar😉

[@lorenamichelle1]

What a great idea!!! Thank you Nick!! I hope you guys do more videos like this! Thanks again Nick!

[@crissolmontiel]

Hi Nick, Greetings from California. Great video! I have a question: can you touch on the subject of multi purpose rooms in the era of lockdown? I had to re configure our living room last year when my husband and daughter needed room for work and school, we live in a small 2/1 no extra room for a separate office here. Thanks in advance.

[@jerrywilkjr.6698]

I enjoyed your collaboration. Have a nice weekend.

[@shirleya4510]

Great collaborative discussion with some of my favorite designers. Would love to see these same folks quarterly, if possible. 🙏🏽 Thanks for creating this 🌻

[@ArvinOlano]

Julie that Pinterest tip!?!? OMG 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@shysonnet]

Arvin I was totally expecting you to say “nobody asked” but this time Nick did ask! 😂

[@Nick_Lewis]

haha

[@JulieKhuu]

Google search does the same thing, but not quite as curated 👌🏻

[@jd9351]

Love you Arvin!

[@ellestevie5917]

Right?! 🤯🤯🤯 I had no idea!!!

[@amsteensberg1653]

Home avengers assemble! I want all of them to kick my door in and rearrange my home!

[@sarahrosen4985]

Extra likes for this!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Funny you say that! My original email to all of them was that I was doing an “avengers-style” KZbin video!

[@KivaBrent]

I love this comment. I’m coming over 😂.

[@ArvinOlano]

I love this 👏🏼

[@jacqueline-jackietorres3455]

You, #alvinmakemedoit, and KB because I'm a diyer ...love Valentina but her intros are 20mnts long, lol will check the others, thanks!

[@Ophiuchus151]

My splurge item was my bed. No matter what the day brings there’s nothing like climbing into a bed that delivers a good nights sleep. Dress it up with beautiful bedding and pillows and create a sleeping sanctuary. Great video 👍🏻.

[@ArvinOlano]

Valentina great tip on knowing your style so you don’t overspend 💯

[@Nick_Lewis]

So true! Oh the things I have craigslisted...

[@veronicalove8445]

I am in love with Valentina's dark house 😍💕 beautiful

[@jeaninekeepitmoving8987]

KB You Know We will be in the HOUSE 👍❤️

[@KivaBrent]

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

[@cn3513]

Wait nick and KB in the same video??? Love this so much and I haven’t even seen it! My favorite up and coming BIG design KZbinrs!

[@KivaBrent]

Ahhhh thank you so much!!!

[@cn3513]

Yesssss KB! You’re such a pro ✅ Love your tips always and as a marketer myself I have to give you a golden star by starting your segment introducing yourself to Nicks audience at the beginning along with your clear brand statement. Yes yes yes. This is why I know you will go so far fast. Keep up all that hard work and congratulations on all the amazing growth. Xoxo 💕💖🏆

[@ashleaspruce8185]

Can’t wait! Glad Julie and Biana are there bc I’d been watching their videos as well ! Julie is very responsive and answers your questions no matter how old the video is and make suggestions , Biana , I just watched her new apartment tour last night (in Dallas) excited to see how she will transform it and make it her own . I’ll go visit the other 3 I’m sure I will like them too. Thanks Nick for doing this.

[@neyshaortega6245]

love the diversity in all your collaborations! going to check them all out now!

[@beautyfrmwithin]

This was an amazing collab!!!!! I ADORE and watch them ALL!!!!!! Kiva resonates with me the most because I’m all about that luxe look on a budget (and have diy-ed many items in my home). I picked up some good tips from this video! Thank you Nick!

[@janaicoleman21]

This made me so happy to see all these artist together

[@GrowGlow]

This was an awesome episode, it was so great to hear so many great perspectives and advice! Thank you for putting in the effort of putting this collab together ❤️

[@Lalop0p]

Thank you for showcasing other youtubers!! I've subscribed to all of them. And I love that you chose women+BIPOC. Gold start to you!

[@chuckandmax7313]

I really like getting different opinions from a wide range of designers. I’m a designer myself trained for the stage and film industry, so I am very familiar with a wide variety of styles and looks. For my own home I splurged on quality sofas rugs and mattresses. I have a unique look going on that combines styles from different eras and would classify my design as vintage eclectic. I have a lot of one of a kind high end pieces that are unusual and unique to my home. If you have a 4’x4.5’ Victorian dollhouse that you invested $50,000 on over the last decade and a half and it’s of museum quality you can’t get more one of a kind than that. And it’s such an attention grabber that sets the tone for my whole house. I got great deals on fine wool handmade large area rugs and found them on offer up. I also buy pieces in antique marts and am more of a restore vs refinish person. I love my wood furniture and I like it looking natural. I’m not a fan of the buy a dresser paint it white then give it a faux finish, although I am a master at paint techniques. I prefer large decorative mirrors with sumptuous gilded frames to add depth and light into my rooms, as well as keeping bad spirits at bay. I have a mid century room that leads into a craftsman room and all my sofas are high end leather. If you have dogs like I do and they share your house with you, leather is the only way to go because of it’s durability and ease in cleaning. A dog can have an accident on your favorite linen sofa and you will be devastated, been there done that. My advice is to create a look that is unique to you and has your flair, start simple with a rock solid foundation and don’t try to create a designer home in one day. Have a plan and buy quality a little at a time in an environment that is able to grow with you. I’m 58 and over the years I have gone from homeless to renter, to a 40 year mortgage to an actual home owner paid in full. I made wise decisions during the right times with my real estate and bought when the market was low and sold when the market was high. I restored my first home and sold it in California for three times what I paid for it, took a leap of faith and moved to Texas where I was able to find a real treasure for my golden years home and paid for it with a cashiers check after paying off my two mortgages on my first home. Your home is where your heart is and where your spirit shines and putting all your trust in your higher power, I call mine God, can really be rewarding. If you have a lifetimes worth of treasures you want them to be a testimony of your faith and devotion, your hard work and creativity, as opposed to being a room filled with material idols that will all fade away over the years. Invest in what makes you happy, and yes, yes, yes, be the artist who created your wall art. Stay away from trends and stick with something that is timeless. I picked greens and blues in soft and vibrant shades and things just start gravitating toward you. When you have a color palette your friends know what to gift you with and as you grow older you find that you get a lot of things handed down to you that just can’t be given away. So keep an open mind and stay away from the trend of the day. Living in a farmhouse is really wonderful and has a great look, living in a condo that you decorated to look like a farmhouse will get old real fast. Don’t be afraid of color, take risks and paint your walls as the dramatic background of your furnishing collection, you can keep it simple or go over the top, and you will always be growing and adding to your home, if you keep yourself focused on nice classic vintage pieces you can easily find new pieces that have a vintage look or carry a vintage line. Unless of course you are super rich and can go out and decorate and redecorate as often as you want and the sky is the limit. You will find that a good designer creates the look everyone wants to copy, be a trend setter not a follower, your home is your reflection and should be unique, just as you are unique. And if you are patient and consistent with your design theme you will find yourself on the cover of your magazine and everyone will want to know where you got all your style from. They will want you to decorate their homes and help them create their unique look. You just might find yourself having a skill that will pay your bills and last you a lifetime.

[@jonesie8377]

You had a great group in this collaboration! Some of my favorite KZbin channels! Awesome job Nick. 😊

[@cortinasin4525]

Good to hear from 6 experts opinions in one go.

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

Loved the video. And Yes, I splurged on my bed,matress, and my dining room chairs. They are so comfy, timeless pieces. Other things I got as gifts but omg I love them. Theyre very beautiful. I thrifted my living room chairs and theyre so comfy and mid century pieces, unique.

[@RIXRADvidz]

Solid Sensible Advice. Invest in the major pieces, save on the 'fun' things Invest : couch/sofa , bed, countertops, sink fixtures, rugs Save on : lighting, accessories, trends Luxury : Bed Linens, Bath Sheets, Aromatic Room Mood Setters,(arvin)

[@r.b.8061]

Splurge for everything you like and love. If you can't afford the item, look for the cheapest/ok version of the item, if it is totally necessary. Save your money special for "this" item. If you can afford it, buy it, love it. Example kitchen: You love this oven, this cabinets and they are over the top of your limits. Look for second hand, cheap racks and so on. Save your money on this and shop if you are able for it.

[@crl62089]

We are getting a new home and investing in hardwood floors throughout the home and fresh quality paint. For me, I like to invest in the big pieces like a solid wood-framed couch, solid wood dining table, etc. But pillows, blankets, maybe even the rug, I save more because I have 2 VERY sheddy and fluffy dogs. So those pieces need to be a bit more disposable once they've become - for lack of a better word - too doggy.

[@ExitAllianceRealtyCA]

So fun!!! All my faves!!! Thank you for a great collab Nick! I love learning from you all. Helps me personally and with my clients!

[@LoisAGrimm]

I completely agree on buying unique items for your home. I've been doing this for our home and it really makes the home feel like yours.

[@aliciabarker329]

What a Fantastic Collab!!! Each Contributor's suggestions were spot on, and so useful to us Design Lovers. 👏 It just shows how cooperation can enhance our Design Development and be fun too. Great idea Nick! Awesome job everyone!❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh these are great people to follow! Love the drapery tip and the splurge on updating family heirlooms

[@duckman162]

Every time I watch one of these it makes me wish I could like a video twice, I love it so much

[@bethnewman4777]

What a cool idea for a video! Thanks, Nick!

[@rallyrally]

Omg love having so many new design channels to follow that I didn’t know about!

[@JustYFriend]

Best crossover EVER!! Thanks to all of you for a fun and informative video! 😊

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@floroliveto8531]

I clicked on the thumbnail because of Julie Khuu 🙌 her channel is super recomendable

[@robinbirdj743]

Great collab! All my favorites. Plus you, of course!

[@jerseygirlmillie]

Excellent collaboration with valuable advice. This should be a series every few months!

[@tealeaf4451]

I love your collab videos! You are such a great host!

[@abidro1994]

Absolutely love your videos! So helpful. I love that you’ve done a video with your favourite KZbin interior designers, great way of sharing knowledge & helping each other grow your channels. 💕

[@shnuggumz]

Wow, absolutely LOVE the one and only Julie Koo! Can’t believe I missed this collaboration with her (and others I’ll surely check out)!

[@rachelaguilar6533]

Awesome video! Loved the collaboration component.

[@amydodard9473]

My fave KZbin designers! I love this collab!!

[@jhingbangayan762]

I spent money on cotton woven rugs and runners❤️😊 I'm allergic to wool. Classy curtains just makes your space luxurious. Comfortable sofa is a must. Some of my items are older than my 12 year old son. Like my sofa, linens, pillows, curtains matress and many more 🤣😊 we live in an apartment but I don't care. It's got to be the most comfortable place on earth for me. And our place is designed to accommodate his Autism.

[@kameliat7704]

What an amazing collab, Nick! Julie truly is fabulous ❤️ And I'm happy to discover also new interior designers!

[@alyssamarie54]

All my faves in one video!? 😍😍 Loved this!

[@lilgrannyari]

I've never seen Arvin's channel but I'm DEFINITELY going to check him out! Love his personality and style!

[@ButterFly-bc7yp]

He is amazing

[@MyChannel-kp8tq]

This is SO exciting! What a pleasant surprise. Thanks for providing a distraction from all that's happening outside. ❄️🌨️🌬️

[@gailjlyons2000]

Great collaboration video THANKS

[@gracegamboa1819]

So excited!!

[@mikeyfoofoo]

Great tips. If you are thinking of buying quality art, but don't want to spend crazy money consider printmaking. Woodcuts and etchings for example can have runs of 50 or more and are priced accordingly. Still, each piece is one of a kind and can help you find a style you like.

[@writerinfact1768]

What a nifty idea! Very enlightening.

[@kallisonkallison9175]

This was awesome Nick, thank you!

[@darcyferrigno]

i would love to see this again. Ask them a different question like: biggest design mistakes, least fav trends. I just enjoy hearing from different perspectives.

[@jenniferfahr4705]

I just found you today. I already follow three of these other folks. This is great!!!!!

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

Awwwww I wanted several hours of this!!!!!

[@ravinnichole2823]

Quickest 12 minutes of my life and the longest premier wait 😂😭I need more !

[@coilyqueen312]

Great question and it was great hearing the opinions of multiple experts. Thanks!!

[@cc3mathews]

Yes, I love all of your channels and often binge-watch! Great tips as always!

[@annew6925]

👍🏾 and thank to all suggestion on the designers

[@user-zt6pu2mg5l]

can’t wait till this drops!🥰

[@Nick_Lewis]

See you Saturday Meli!

[@dianastacey919]

You get tired of the same pictures on the wall. The most expensive thing with them is usually frames so find used pictures with frames you like. You can always fix the frames too with gold or some other finish if you do not like the color. Replacing the picture from a local print store with a print that you like is easy. The mat will most likely need to be changed to another color to match the print, but the glass and frame can be a huge savings. Search for any craft fairs in your area; be sure to visit because artists show up with unique things that no one else will have. These might be annual so mark your calendar. Local artists also sometimes have their own sales. So get on their guest book list. This is how I bought the glass art for my house. A gallery would mark the pieces way up. Now I have to purchase LED light strips to make them really glow. Wonderful for the top of bookcases or wall units.

[@oshoabigail8814]

Arvin and his signature laughter 😂😂

[@azizahkahera30]

Yaaas! The dream team. I can’t wait 😛

[@Nick_Lewis]

Woohoo! I'm excited for you to see it! See you Saturday!

[@coriculp]

Excellent excellent video. I’m so glad you summarized after each designer. That was very helpful!

[@EternalLove.1111]

Loved this BIPOC collaboration of designers!!!

[@IAmDasani]

all my favs in one video omg!

[@banu.z]

Great idea, I loved the concept.

[@cindyhampton2010]

Epic collab! Thanks

[@mariahwalker4477]

I have a request for a video: tips for having fun with design trends without having to constantly buy new stuff (and get rid of the old stuff?) - easy, inexpensive ways to "shake it up" every now and then to have fun with trends?

[@wcouch8]

This was brillient. Please do this colab again. I'd love to know how designers address phone/laptop/tech recharging areas. I am engaged in the battle of the wires, and the tech is winning. I need ideas!

[@mfablifescout1337]

What a great video. So many of your choice guests I follow as well. Love all the variety of ideas, totally agree with investments in trendy pieces not the best way to spend money, we know how trends come and go so quick. Again thanks for today’s video.

[@okashi10]

I've been waiting for this video!!! Such a great collaboration. Hope you do more!

[@CookieDr007]

I follow ALL of these channels, agree with above what a fantastic round up of designers 🤩😍🤩

[@saracirelli2619]

All my favorite people in one place

[@jamierush1167]

Your channel just keeps getting better! 🤩

[@ChristieZachary]

Literally ALL of my faves! So much fun!

[@tonje_gram]

My no.1 rule: My home is for ME. Trendy or not - I don't care. However, I Iove watching videos like yours for inspiration, education, and just to see what's out there.

[@e-one-off9870]

I really loved this! It was great to get the different perspectives and be introduced to other KZbinrs!

[@kristenduarte4661]

4-5-6 years plus. Yeah, almost everything. I dream of being able to redecorate everything that often! Pick stuff you’ll love for a long time, period. No matter the cost, don’t buy stupid stuff. I’m guilty as hell, but I’m trying. The landfills don’t need any more of my maybes.

[@stormrodriguez2506]

Oh my gosh Nick, such a great video!

[@kzulia13]

Can’t wait 💕

[@alesus62]

Thanks. That was an interesting idea and good to have different viewpoints. I agree with you so if I buy trendy things I try not to overspend because I know they won't be with me for years. But I spent big on my bed and mattress and it was worth it - never goes out of style.

[@whiskersBOOSTER2]

Looking forward to this one!

[@TJ-rx4zl]

So basically splurge on everything. Lol. You all had different advice to what to spend on. Thanks. I’m so not confused as to what to buy now….!

[@Kathleenpoors]

If you consider all the suggestions, you would splurge on the whole home. Save on lamps, pillows, small accessories. We kind of knew this

[@LittleSongBjrd]

Thank you Nick and the others for this video 😍 ...could you please make some day a video for industrial decor design?🙈 Best regards from Hamburg Germany 🤍

[@judis4900]

Great idea to collab with this group of talented designers. Hope to see another one!

[@highestcount]

So... splurge on everything. Got it.

[@boondoggy2]

Valentina......my favorite designer.

[@annscott1965]

Loved this!

[@mellyblush8416]

This was great! I have a question or maybe video idea, when should you invest in refinishing a piece of furniture or decor item? I would love more info on that tip.

[@aevan8tor]

It's hard to buy inexpensive vintage in the LA area. People actually know what they have 😭

[@champagnemommy]

This colab was great!! I already follow all you guys!!! 😍

[@khadijanajmi2821]

Very nice and informative!!

[@Lotna]

Oh, nice! I am doing everything right :)

[@bpaige6971]

Good video @nicklewis what about nightstands splurge or save ???

[@nancyhernandez2271]

Love all the different perspectives!

[@LebohangPonoane6346]

I truly enjoyed this content, I wish for more 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@IAmJeka]

Do you have a video of what you think of places like Ashely furniture?

[@sevgiligunluk4104]

Love the advises... Waiting for more such videos

[@pdesai2340]

I am planning to renovate my bathroom and considering brushed brass hardware. The faucets from Moen are $750 and then matching shower etc are also also close to $1500. Could you please advise if brushed Brass hardware would be out of style eventually?? Is it worth spending close to $2500 on bathroom hardware? My bathroom budget is medium range @15-20K with custom vanity, porcelain-marble tile, glass shower door. For me this is our forever home and already paid off.

[@naturl2012]

Just what I needed! Thank you for Sharing! New Subbie!😉❤️👍🏽

[@elena_a-2023]

Thank you Nick. Great points.

[@sandraa3035]

Can you please do a video on windows treatments? There are so many different types and styles.

[@yvonnewinters9699]

Julie and Kevi had partially the same opinions on decorating: go for something that is unique. Something that is made for or by you.

[@EORheartcartoons]

I just spent €500 on a rug so I'm glad I got some validation!