Painting Hacks That Will Make Your Home Look More EXPENSIVE | Interior Design Hacks

[@angelalabauve9131]

I love the fact that you understand the emotional impact of color and design. Great content and really helpful to elevate your space without spending more money than you actually planned for. Thanks for bringing your expertise to your viewers.

[@seanyeo5514]

I am a person with a colour-drenched Hague blue bedroom and I have to say my first impression when I did it was how even things I initially hated about the room (poorly-finished ceilings, 60’s wood-panelled headboard, floor colour I was not keen on) were totally unified and glowed with the bold colour choice. Then when I started hanging art on it in a salon arrangement, it helped tie together all the disparate sizes and styles on one wall - it mirrored the blues from each work, and gave a glowing contrast to the whites of the paper and the gold of frames. The one major problem I have however, is that I live in a humid country (easily 90-100 percent humidity in some months) and I must warn anyone living in similar atmospheric conditions and wanting dark ceilings that the paint can trap moisture in the ceiling and bloom. Water and soap will only worsen the situation (I have a semi-gloss finish and I use argan and tea tree oil to clean the walls and ceiling occasionally, I kid you not, those are the ones I have personally tested to keep the moisture and the resulting whitish bloom at bay butI’m not sure what works for matte paint. At some point you allow for a bit of a bloom, if your home is eclectic or ‘grandmillennial’ it can actually lend a charming time-worn feel to it, you just need to maintain the uniformity between the colour of the walls and the ceiling for the colour-drenching to work. Having discovered painting the ceiling I love it and will probably always want it. It really makes everything look dramatic and ‘directional’ but do bear in mind the possible issues if you are living in a very humid place.

[@briennesharff8184]

This is your best video yet! As you said, paint is accessible, so this video has the most easily executed design techniques and principles!

[@deborahmichele]

This is honestly the best KZbin design video I've seen on the use of color. Really excellent Phoenix. Thank you so much for clarifying the difference between painting a dark color all over a large/naturally well-lit room, as opposed to a room with very little natural light. All of the info/graphics/photos were instructive, and I felt you could have gone on! I actually have a 1BR where the entry/dining/LR space is 14 x 28 with a tiny-ish window at the opposite end from the front door. It's basically a long, dark cave. Paying an electrician to add lighting helped the darkness issue. (Unexpectedly, adding a ceiling light closer to the window did more to brighten the room than the light I added closer to the door - at the darker end. It's like turning on the sun!) But I also painted one wall on the short end BenMoore Turquoise (love!), (the walls are Chantilly Lace) to visually shorten the space. After watching your video I'm wondering why I didn't paint the other end of the room blue as well (and now I'm considering it!)

[@vincentvangogodancer]

That cool chair is back!! I clicked all your links and didn't find it. I did an extensive google search. Where did it come from?

[@GrandmasCraftyDreams]

My husband asked me if I was going crazy because I’m laughing and admiring your video at the same time ❤❤❤🔥 my first time watching you and I love your ideas 🥰🙌 Hello from Jacksonville FL 👏 The More the Merrier 😂

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Welcome! And thanks for watching 🤍🤍

[@bessredzz]

Love this! 😊You just gave me more confidence for the task I'm about to take on... I have a south facing condo. My living room and main bedroom are south facing... lots of natural light. A year ago I purchased Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue (with their dark primer) to colour drench my living room and I finally cut out some time next week to paint it! Well, the goal is to do it before Christmas 🤦‍♀ I. CAN'T. WAIT!

[@savannahharris9792]

Good luck!! I looked up that color and it is GORGEOUS

[@bessredzz]

@@savannahharris9792 thank you so much! It really spoke to my soul ☺️

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Yesss! I'm so happy im able to influence people to do this. I love a color drenching look

[@redfrag9607]

I love Farrow & Ball's color, but not their paint. I hope all works out well for you.

[@marnianette]

Thanks for taking the time to educate and also for dressing for the occasion! 🤌

[@razamughal4582]

Love this channel. I find it hard to know which paint shades work well together.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Video coming next where I do this breakdown 🤍

[@DerekHall-s4u]

Honestly, maybe your best video yet. I take advantage of Farrow & Balls regular offer of 3 sample paint pots for the price of 2 with free shipping. I’m testing a board of samples right now in different lighting as the seasons change. I’ve a new build of a small cottage coming along and plan on painting only once. Your advice is spot on. I chuckle when I think my choices would likely never be yours, India Yellow for sitting room comes to mind.

[@katerinaamanatidou5835]

The idea of using different paint for the foyer or the walls around it in order to frame it is absolutely great! I appreciate all of your advice and videos...And btw, somewhere you said something on straight ignorant men criticising you, I definitely love your facial expressions and the way you talk! Keep up the videos 🎉

[@irishmarie9892]

I find this video to be the most informative of yours so far (I’m a new viewer). Great advice! Very helpful!! 👍🏻

[@maginsberg9465]

Love your suit. Great detail on lapels

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Thank you so much 🤍🤍

[@1974angels]

Absolutely love this video! I decided to go for it and painted our hallway bathroom Hopper Head by Farrow and Ball. I took it from the baseboard to the ceiling and crown moulding. It’s a dark and moody color but I have a south facing window with gold frames and mirrors and I could spend my whole day in there lol it’s truly what you describe a space as “enveloping” I know you gave this advice for bedrooms and I wanted to dip my toes in a smaller room to try the dark color in and now I’m hooked. The bedroom will be next 😊

[@jayneelena4469]

This is the first design video (and I watch many) that I watched twice because the information was so interesting and unique. I needed this. Thanks DD!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

You are so welcome, and thanks so much for watching 🤍

[@pitchy3178]

love this vdo, I need to re paint my bedroom again, really helpful and affordable🙏👏👍

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Even on add ons like this, we can achieve greatness for our home. 🥰

[@The_Smith]

Great video DD, I wasn't brave enough to paint walls and ceiling in my living room the same dark green, (drunken porch . . . er I mean lush veranda in the Co-op paint) so did the ceiling in a tone (I using the term correct?) 3 shades lighter on the colour chip. I'm glad I did, I've 8 foot ceilings so not a huge space but it seems to work, I do get a lot of compliments on the space. One thing I like is the different vibe the room has in the day vs the night. It amazes me how many people are scared of colour, the number of places done in builder beige . . . see you next Sunday!

[@niecee2196]

OMG, THANK YOU... SO EXCITED TO WATCH!!!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Thanks for always supporting 🤍

[@O-lw5nt]

EXCELLENT video as always, dad

[@jcs3330]

Excellent presentation on paint /spatial illusion perception. ("Longer and Deeper!"). 😉

[@sothearyouk373]

Great content Design Daddy! Love the explanation and very helpful visual examples🙌🏽

[@nadiacoffey2609]

I’ve normally had a very traditional style and I also went through a modern farmhouse phase. I’ve been trying to transition to more of a mix between traditional (a little rustic) and modern (more mid century than full on modern). And I think the reason I’m not feeling like I’m totally there is that I have a chair rail that is in my dining room, living room , and hallway. There’s something about it that feels very dated. I think if I add molding to the walls above and below it and just paint them all the same color so all of the molding blends into the wall but there’s still some architectural detail, it will get me the look I’m wanting.

[@momcc7882]

Thank you for these great tips!! ❤

[@HappyPlace288]

The birds on the yellow wall 😍

[@HappyPlace288]

Just followed you on TIKTOK..you’re a genius!

[@AndYourLittleDog]

This was really helpful. Can we go a bit deeper on paint? I never know how to pick a finish. Should the walls and ceilings be different finishes? If you’re doing limewash and want that deep, matte, velvety finish, how do you treat the crown moldings and ceiling?

[@savannahharris9792]

This is all just personal opinion, but I think that eggshell is the best choice because it’s not completely matte but a step above . So it gives a slight sheen but very minimally, which helps hide imperfections. 😊 I would keep the finish the same on walls and ceiling . As far as limewash I’m not sure , hopefully someone can help with that!

[@AndYourLittleDog]

@@savannahharris9792 thank you. Finishes are so confusing when you’re thinking about painting walls that you want to decorate with a gallery wall. I’m putting a lot of thought into how to execute

[@vaderladyl]

They don't have to match. The more shine the paint has the more durable it is against scratches, scuffs and scrubbing, but it is also more reflective. Traditionally you paint the ceiling in a flat to avoid reflection, and then paint the walls any finish you want but the standard is usually ranging from flat to satin and moldings, woodwork, doors ranging from satin to high gloss, but that is just the standard if you want to follow it, but you can also pick whatever finishes you like as well. Usual examples are flat, eggshell ceiling with flat; eggshell or satin wall, all flat from ceiling to baseboard, eggshell all over, or flat ceiling/eggshell wall/satin baseboards, and so on. For complementing limewash finish, you can use flat or you can use eggshell finishes on moldings and ceiling. I also recommend you do a lot of Google research about finishes so you understand the purpose of each better and how to use them all together.

[@stella971]

You are one of the most knowledgeable designer on You Tube and (hansom to ) 😉 , can you please tell me the name of the blue on your chair ? my kitchen cabinets are are in the same shade yellow-tan and I wood love to paint my lower cabinets in that shade of blue , obsoletely love that combination . Thank you , have a fabulous New Year .

[@MrsC48]

Thanks for the ideas! I have two rooms (family room and bedroom) with walls that are 14 feet high. It's a struggle to know what to do with all that space!! BTW, gorgeous suit.

[@_Dani.Lynn_]

I’m actually doing a few of your recommendations in our basement area. I’m doing the Elongation in the hallway with a neutral beige on the walls and a moody dark burgundy with brown tones, like the color of a Japanese maple (the renders of our original colors honestly just looked boring as heck) and color drenching in the two bedrooms down there. One is a moody blue/green (Tempe Star from SW) and the other room is a terracotta (I got the idea from you! Canyon Clay from SW). Our country handyman looked at me like I was high and asked “Are you sure you don’t wanna do porcelain?” We’re in a MCM and my goal is a Mid-Japandi style but with moody earth toned colors. I hope it turns out well!

[@kimmattevi7683]

LOVE the jacket! Where did you get it? Also, like the video too.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Thank you so much! The jacket is from Peter Do 🤍

[@Laure__Line]

Thank you for the tips for elongating a room. My soon-to-be husband (in 2 weeks) and I are moving in together after the wedding and I have been at a loss on how to paint our very tiny sitting room. It has nice ancient details and we are using a very high and ornamented century-old family mirror to give the room a focal point and some character. I am definitely going to study how we can paint the ceiling and the wall farthest to the entrance to expand the room while not adding too many colors (we are reaching the limit already).

[@Donna-vh5ym]

This is a gem of a video. I'm putting this one in my back pocket because I'm about to start re-painting. Thank you Phoenix ❤❤❤ Edit: and yes, of course I zoomed in....lol. I'm doing a "focal" point not an "accent" wall.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Haha! I’m so happy I can inspire 🤍 that’s why I’m here

[@dspirit444]

One word: PHENOMENAL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I learned so much from this video it was amazing!!! Thank you!

[@margarettepage8865]

Great video!

[@pieceofmymind3]

Exactly what I need!! Thank you ❤

[@mrphoenixgrey]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching 🤍

[@janicedimmitt2016]

I love your videos ❤Please tell us the color of the wall behind you it’s beautiful ❤

[@Winda25]

Thank you! That was very helpful

[@user-vb5in9dz3n]

Haha I like the chair. It’s fun.

[@sandyalderson3764]

FABULOUS ADVICE Phoenix! I'm a retired interior designer of thirty-five plus years. Paint is one of the most powerful tools we have in design. I can't tell you how glad I am to see the white interior trend of the past decade die! A white-painted ceiling was something I very rarely did. PS. Keep up the fabulous content! XOX

[@mrphoenixgrey]

That means so much! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@naomibousson]

I recently moved to a one-bedroom apartment, and I was planning on colour drenching the bedroom in a warm brown colour similar to the colour of the hallway you showed at 7:31. Coincidentally, I have that same photo saved on my Pinterest board to do exactly that to my foyer. Glad to know I'm on the right track. :D The only thing I'm indecisive about is the wall colour of my kitchen. I was thinking about doing the exact same thing with it as I'm going to do with the foyer to make it look like a separate space, but I can't find any examples of it. My kitchen cabinets are a warm grey, and all similar kitchens on Pinterest are paired with white walls. I'm not sure what to do.

[@wcouch8]

I am seriously considering your hack for painting the ceiling and far wall/focal wall. Will work best with chunky molding. Actually most rooms work out better with chunky molding. Working out the plan.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

You won’t be disappointed 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@redfrag9607]

Really informative video! I have a small dining room and am considering using colour-drench. When you color-drench a room, should you use a FLAT paint finish?

[@vizionara]

I want to paint my bedroom a moody color, but it doesn’t get much natural light. I’m also not opposed to a warm white color, but I’m afraid that it’ll look larger than it already is. I don’t know what to do🫠

[@millieolson]

Great info!!!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

🤍

[@niecee2196]

I want to use Midnight Dream.... matte on everything, Phoenix? ...Baseboard, wall and ceiling; or egg shell on moldings that are ceiling and baseboard? I want this in my bedroom too!!! I'm going to watch this 100's... You are the only designer that gets my vibe!! Thank you for this video!!!! ❤❤❤

[@mrphoenixgrey]

I would say do it all in eggshell!

[@niecee2196]

@@mrphoenixgrey ok, will do!!! I'm excited!!! Thank you!! ❤️🥰❤️

[@joycekwok4988]

Lots of good information, and as usual the imagines are beautiful. Can you please make a video about the paint color in morden homes instead of transitional ones which have a lot of moldings. In NL ppl like new buildings and they like stone houses rather than wooden houses. Moldings are not used. Thank you!

[@smithiega]

I have a 1966 ranch. Would you recommend the look at the 6:17 mark (ceiling and end wall only) or totally drenching the space in one color? Also, there is no natural light in the hallway, except where it starts in the entranceway/foyer. Would you do a dark or lighter color? There are 2 ceiling lights, one at each end. The attic entrance is also on the ceiling.

[@tamaramartin4015]

These looks are just gorgeous. It's so nice to know you can have a striking look on your walls without having to go with wallpaper. i'd probably get arrested for assaulting the neighbors' eyes if i tried to do any of those 😁, so i'd definitely need a professional painter, but it would totally be worth it. Fab video and info, as always, DD 🙂

[@pgarciaAP]

More hand gestures and rings please.

[@4earsup]

For most part, I agree with all you have suggested in all your videos however you'd hate my space. I'M THEMEY!!! . 🤣🤣 Question: Can you make suggestions on how to paint a room that is slated/sloped at the roof and/or ceiling that is NOT 1 color. Also, do you research the items you suggest for alternative materials. The one that comes to mind is MDF. It's actually toxic from what I've read. Thanks for all your suggestions and videos. You are the only designer I follow because the rest are just too judge-y. Keep on doing you and good luck with your channel and business.

[@carolsheerin9417]

Great video thank ❤❤❤

[@annamarierogers6906]

I have a Grey Fox (Sherwin Williams) focal point wall (it is a high peaked wall) and want to select a white paint to finish out the great room. My condo, like most condos, has a kitchen in view with white white cabinets. Grey Fox is a warm brown/black color. Any suggestions on a white paint I should select--warm white or something else. Thanks for the help in advance!

[@ronaldfabricante2158]

You need to correct the spelling on your “Expanding” Label. It was misspelled. Anyways, I love your videos :-) learning a lot from you.

[@AnthonyDeluca]

So so smart

[@mrphoenixgrey]

It’s all in the optical illusions that completely transform your space 🙏🏼

[@tombrett5553]

Still wondering about the slats 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔♥️

[@MinkaSchlossberger4ever]

Great Personal advice....but WHY...the Hunter s Jacket??? Off to quail-shooting after this?

[@modernmillennial]

i'm going Hale Navy in the bedroom but the doors are Iron Ore. Do i have to paint the inside of my door as well?

[@vaderladyl]

Not if you don't mind the color as is right now and you think it will look complimentary with the wall paint and the rest of the decor, but you can also paint that side of the door the same navy you want on the walls.

[@heavenlygothicgirl]

Can i do all of these techniques in my house and it not be too much? I love all these options. Legit question. Im currently designing my house

[@djfreefresh]

Ok so i got a question. I cant change the floor but i can paint, my stairs are a laminate brown wood but on the edges of each stair they have sliver metal screw in non slip things... it feels horrible. Is there a way i can paint the walls to make it feel better or does the metal just ruin it no matter what?

[@vaderladyl]

The metal should work as a neutral touch if you choose a paint that compliments the wood floors.

[@NYCBigBull]

Good show Daddy..I can't afford wood beams on my ceiling do you think using paint stripes on the ceiling where a beam wood go, to give that feeling of movement and loftiness?.in an abstract way. Also..I love the bead board paneling that the sell.all over Temu and Home Depot but I have a feeling it's going to be so overdone and become played out very soon..w d y t?

[@morena_goddess]

Love this! And jeez i can't take my eyes off you the entire time you were talking.😅

[@adrianmclean2236]

Where are those pants from?

[@StephanieChavez-d3b]

At around 4 mins...I related to that (currently high lol) but I get it cause it's also the way anyone's bf's place feels like when they smoke out of a bong and you just do it too lolol. Right??.....Just me???

[@davecahyo]

So now you're a painting daddy 😏

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Daddy of every title 😉

[@Toni_Snark]

I prefer the term "high end" or "luxurious." Expensive doesn't mean good taste. 😎

[@vaderladyl]

I agree.

[@peaharrison9071]

You are fantastically silly today

[@Studio216Inc]

But did u articulate it?

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Probably not enough, I could have said it a couple dozen more times 🤣😅😅

[@emmarosabonello2548]

Does anyone else catch themselves telling friends "Design Daddy says..." 😅

[@IzzyRumi]

Cheeky😁

[@dwaynequella9966]

Did you know your left shoulder is higher than your right shoulder? It's common.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

So are my eyebrows 😅

[@melisamitchell1413]

The bad upholstery job on that chair was SO distracting that I could barely pay attention to what you were saying, However, I WAS able to get through the video. The information and visuals were great. Just please, PLEASE ditch that hideous chair!!!!

[@liquidlight3200]

The first instant i thought you had a pair of wings on!

[@dismurrart6648]

If you don't like the chair that's whatever, but bad upholstery job? The lines match up perfectly across the straight parts of the seams...

[@Accountdeactivated_1986]

It’s a super cool chair. You need to calm down.

[@tonic2335]

Don’t like it…move on…

[@kepckatherinec805]

This isn’t the only decorator/influencer video I’ve seen that promotes ways to make homes look more “expensive”. When did expensive become our primary goal? Do we really need to compete with each other in the category of who (apparently) spent the most money on home decor? Seems to be a shallow and tacky emphasis to me. How about suggesting ways to make our homes look elegant, classy and tasteful? Perhaps expenditure is implied, but not necessarily. Good taste is priceless.

[@undergroundwoman6196]

Way too many commercials for a beginners channel

[@mrphoenixgrey]

I don’t put commercials on. KZbin does. I don’t have any say, sorry 😢

[@undergroundwoman6196]

@@mrphoenixgrey Ok, apologies then. I liked the video after all so I don't mind anymore. Thank you!

[@bfjkenwood5981]

My hack of the day: Removing a messy paint job from one's arms and hands will make that person look more expensive and elevated...

[@mrphoenixgrey]

🧐

[@patmaurer8541]

😂😂😂

[@upsupeter]

Please please drop that vile chair. That suit looks so nice on you but that chair just detracts from you. Less is always more.

[@sonjag.8686]

The word foyer is not pronounced foyey it is not ey at the end it is e like „the“ or pen, just a simple e not ey! Btw. the same „e“ is in the word café or latte! Not Cafey or Lattey! ✌🏻

[@sdfrenchman5880]

Hi dad! I love your new background, but I must point out that your beautiful chair take the attention from you. I hear you but my focus on your beautiful speaking face is taken away by those effective attention catching stripes. Just saying 🤟😫

[@glai5752]

I love that chair! I call it his throne.

[@anahimontelongo2049]

I painted wrong then! 😭😭 I did Great Room SW Tricorn Black 13ft walls And White Gable Ceiling. Should I Paint it ALL BLACK?!? I love the moody vibe. I have HUGE WINDOWS…. I didn’t do the bedroom because I have just one East facing picture window. 🥹🥹

[@vaderladyl]

Not if you like the effect of a white ceiling. That is only if you want to shorten the ceiling visually and the light is bright enough to compensate for the dark color.