The Best And Worst Social Media Interior Design Trends

In this video we are talking about the best and worst interior design trends that social media has to offer! Lets talk about the good, the bad and the ugly!
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[@jessicawhite8815]

It’s so refreshing to see a designer on social media that uses common sense and isn’t a slave to trends!! And you make me laugh. I could watch your videos all day!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Wow! Thanks, Jessica. It's great to have you as part of our very valued and supportive subscriber family. :)

[@eltinand1321]

Say it again for the ones in the back!!!

[@tawnna8657]

Totally agree!!

[@andreialamaia]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@heidil.4651]

YES!!! I’m so glad I stumbled upon him!

[@angelagenx6629]

Painting of good quality furniture hurts my soul! Antiques and MCM being “farmhouse flipped” is the worst. If you want to paint your own furniture, go for it, but people need to stop scooping up quality pieces and flipping for resale. Pretty soon it’s going to be difficult to find beautiful wood pieces because they’ll all have a coat of Dixie Belle on them. If you’re going to paint furniture, do your research first and know what you’ve got. Grandma’s Broyhill Brasília China hutch is worth a lot more in its original condition than it is with a coat of chalk paint. If my furniture is sold off, after I die to a furniture flipper, I’m coming back and haunting them. I wouldn’t be evil. I’d put burnt toast crumbs in their butter, mix peanut butter in the jelly, put Nair in their shampoo bottle, (ok that one is kind of evil).

[@hedy_7084]

One of my favorite rooms in the house is my grandmother in laws old dining room set(table, china cabinet, and buffet). It’s “outdated” cherry, but it is REAL wood and so much sturdier than any modern piece of crap I could purchase within my budget. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@denisedevoto2834]

@@hedy_7084 I love cherry wood. I am definitely not a slave to trends.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

We are the army against chalk paint 🙏🏻⚔️!!

[@rachaelbruesch6306]

OMGARRETT!! You basically addressed all the things that make me cringe. The painting of antiques is a huge pet peeve of mine. I've seen so many furniture flippers basically destroy some beautiful pieces by painting them mustard yellow or teal 😱. No just no!

[@GarrettLeChic]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Rachael!

[@RWingoS7]

I love painting furniture. I refuse to paint antiques unless they are heavily damaged and need repair to a degree that can't be repaired and keep the nice wood veneer, etc. Also, do not use oven cleaner to strip furniture, use Citristrip or Blue Bear soy gel stripper. Very safe chemicals for what they do.

[@flacadiabla3193]

WOOMAN! YES! Tragic! Beautiful pieces becoming victims of DIY-fers. Then the whole fake distressed look...😭 So many fails going on with furniture right now.

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

You asked us for design trends we hate …this one drives me NUTS….people putting books on their shelves backwards because they bought the books at Goodwill or somewhere and the title doesn’t match their aesthetic ….DRIVES ME NUTS …anyone else? I want to reach through the screen and turn the books around!

[@nogames8982]

I likely epoxy countertops sometimes. But I had no idea that people are actually doing it over real stone. What the hell are they thinking?

[@fippy]

Hi Garrett, As a paint & Decorator of 25 yrs I hate (yes hate!) seeing people ruin beautiful antiques by painting them. These people have no idea on how to treat the old timber or how to look after it and as for the oven cleaner...NO! As you said, happily go paint the yellow pine but please leave the antiques and old wood furniture alone because it's worth more as it is than after it's had a tonne of cheap paint slapped all over it.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Agreed! Thanks for subscribing and supporting our channel. :)

[@lapernice6978]

Painted antiques cause me physical pain, all the time🥸

[@bamasher4384]

Garrett, I call your videos, "lessons" because you are such an excellent teacher! Your video sessions are chock full of common sense applications that we everyday people need to know about. Thank you, as always...great job!

[@GarrettLeChic]

🤗🤗🤗

[@cloverazar5315]

Sorry, I’m going to get spicy here, but I’m a geology nerd, so the idea of covering a stone as beautiful as granite with something as man-made as epoxy stings me to the soul. It’s like trading a waygu beef burger for McD’s. They’re both going to fill a need but like…. Choices.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I agree! That’s what I said in the video. Thanks for your support. 😀😀😀

[@dodiegoldney]

LOVED this video! It wasn't antique, but about 10 years ago, I just about cried when my mom painted a TEAK storage bench from my childhood room! TEAK! That said, painting wood is something I notice people arguing about all the time. Some people believe wood should never be painted, while others would go ahead and paint Queen Victoria's tea table if they could. Have you ever done (or would you consider doing) a video specifically on what is worth preserving, what can be refinished without losing historical or aesthetic value, and what is okay to paint? I am all for saving worthy pieces, but some folks do get up in your grill over painting mass-produced Sears catalogue repros, for example, even when it's something that could be stripped down later....

[@GarrettLeChic]

Hi Dodie! It's my opinion that all fine and exotic woods should be preserved and never painted. The only exception is if refinishing experts agree the furniture is in such bad condition, it can't be refinished or preserved. I've said that is a few videos now so I probably won't address it again for a while.

[@lsamoa]

I have to admit I shed a couple of tears watching that beautiful square coffee table with that amazing wood grain get stripped down to utter beige dullness. What were they thinking??

[@shinnam]

Thanks for talking about painting antiques. Spent hours stripping paint off an heirloom solid walnut chest of drawers, grandma had painted it when it was fashionable in the 1950's.

[@CocoB22]

It saddens me when people destroy antiques. We need so much education about things like this- but you would think with all the social media people would say something- thank you for speaking up, as usual.

[@Barbara-tx8or]

You changed the vignette behind you... Love 💞

[@dizzylizzy7582]

Garrett, I so, so agree with your comments about painting antique furniture. I have recently had a horrible revelation. I'm working on updating my will and want to figure out who should receive particular things I own. One of those things is a unique rocking chair designed and produced by a timber craftsman here in Australia. He made the most beautiful furniture out of local timbers. Some of those timbers are now unavailable. We bought the chair as an anniversary present for ourselves because we love its shape and style. I asked my daughter if it is something she would like when we die, she said "yes, but I've got to tell you, I'll paint it". Once I'd recovered from the fainting attack and picked my jaw up off the floor, I made a note that she should never be bequeathed that chair. I don't know where I went wrong! I've raised a barbarian! I'd rather see it sold to someone who would love it than see it painted.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@rosehill9537]

Omg!! Aussie woods are amazing!! Hopefully this is just a stage for ur daughter or send her Garrett video? Hi from a fellow Aussie.

[@dizzylizzy7582]

@@rosehill9537 I know! I nearly choked on my coffee. I'll threaten to haunt anyone who paints my chair!

[@Marsydotes]

The other thing I’m seeing is decoupaging whole pictures on antique furniture. And the OVEN CLEANER WHY? They sell products that strip furniture that’s not as toxic. And the oven cleaner doesn’t look very effective. I’ve seen entertainment units turned into play kitchens. If my kids were little, I would try that upcycle. Some of them are super cute.

[@lsamoa]

Decoupaging whole pictures on antique furniture? Whyyyy?? Noooooo!

[@TiffCoppock]

Omg- I fell in love when you talked about ruining beautiful antique furniture and the oven cleaner thing! Thank you! Oven cleaner removes the natural oils in the quality wood rendering it damaged. I mean if your design style is “cracked and damaged” I guess there’s that- seems there’s already enough of that style though…

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you are enjoying the content. Please take a moment to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@glorianelson9538]

Completely agree with the destruction by paint of beautiful antiques... I think that painting the frame of a piece and leaving the drawers the natural wood colour is just weird. Thanks Garrett!

[@carebearcares4139]

Listening to the man with the interior design degree not the posers.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks much! I’m just trying to share what I learned in design school getting my degree as well as being involved with the craft for almost a decade. I think it’s a good idea to have a background in what you are speaking about on a channel. 😊😊😊

[@alittlebitofthisandthatwit3143]

Hello 👋 ok I’m guilty of trying the oven cleaner bit on the wood. I saw it on tik tok , I thought ok I’ll try anything once to see what happens so, I tried it on some reclaimed wood that had a dark stain or paint. NOTHING HAPPENED!! absolutely nothing. This is a great video love it 😊

[@ninac.5921]

What I love about your channel is how tolerant you are! Everything you say doesn‘t sound judgemental or elitist. I appreciate that a lot especially considering that you are a professional.. I know watching your videos will be educational and never judge me for my „hobby-interior-design-mistakes“

[@GarrettLeChic]

I appreciate that! Thanks Nina for your lovely comment. I respect people will have different opinions and tastes. The main thing is not to belittle people, or push them into a specific style. That's why we cover many different design styles, and the main thing is picking and choosing what makes you happy not what a commentator is pushing that's trending on social media this week.

[@kelligray1848]

Thank you for addressing the horrifying the painting of antiques. Drives me nuts!

[@GarrettLeChic]

My pleasure!

[@honeybee1888]

Thank you for the rant on painting antiques. It's just wrong on every level.

[@helenafranco5091]

This summer me and my fiance did a tile tabletop for our garden with some leftovers a tile factory was throwing away. We just bought a few complete tiles to put on the middle and the rest was just fragmented and it looks AMAZING 😍

[@kathymcfarland5516]

Watching this video and then being SO glad I am not on social media! Who comes up with this stuff?! Painting a piece of beautiful wood antique furniture is the worst idea EVER. Some of the KZbin channels have done this successfully, however, with inexpensive reproductions that have turned out nicely, but they are professionals, not DIYers. The Restoration Hardware look of bare or stripped repurposed lumber can get old really fast... not my style. That reminds me of college days and the Berkeley Bookcase of bricks and boards. Been there, done that. I'd rather haunt a thrift store or estate sale and rescue a long loved but slightly abused piece and bring it back to its former glory. I still want that table behind you in your video. Thanks, Garrett!

[@catherinebruner6435]

Whenever I see them online I just say, "it's their lie they can make it as big as they want" but we all know it doesn't look good.

[@dianebaum5194]

I bought a shabby chic headboard and footboard. Got tired of it , gave to my friend. She stripped it .😩 oh my, beautiful Burlewood .

[@GarrettLeChic]

Not good. Sorry to hear.

[@secnew2852]

I AM TIRED OF ALL THE TRENDS. WHO HAS THE TIME, MONEY AND ENERGY TO KEEP UP WITH THEM? I LIKE IT WHEN YOU GIVE US IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE WHAT WE HAVE WORK. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH US.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I’ll always do that, but I want to tell you about some things to stay away from and that you might like too. 😀😀😀

[@lunamiku4166]

Painting Antiques is a crime. The worst thing about this is that most people who do this trend is straight up ignorant in the topic of painting furniture and most of them has no knowledge about destroying valuable antiques for the sake of DIY Aesthetic ect

[@GarrettLeChic]

I agree! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Luna. :)

[@dev5963]

Always great advice and you're also funny. I think these "influencers" have been peeking in my windows. My home is 180 yrs old so the kitchen doesn't easily meet modern living. We added shelving into an antique armoire where we store all the pots/pans and most dishes (we also use a pie safe for the food). We're currently in the process of converting a TV armoire into a wet bar. Ours have the doors that slide in because we didn't want our drunk friends handing on the doors. We're adding a small sink and a fridge. It took us about 5 years to find one that would accommodate what we wanted (and still look like an antique). We also try to upcycle where possible. During renovations, we had to remove some damaged flooring. It's heart pine, 6 inches wide and 1 inch thick. We had it planed. It will use it for our kitchen island top.

[@julieginn2822]

That sounds wonderful. I actually really like the old style kitchens as separate rooms with the table on them. Contains cooking fumes and others don't see your dishes.

[@shadowling1478]

I wish Ikea would put out more paint your own furniture so people can chalk paint that instead of antiques or go to good will if you want to do that. I painted a piece to match my daughter crib but i literally pulled it from an apartment dumpster.

[@shadowling1478]

Also don't forget when painting things with chalk paint you have to add a silly decale or a stencil.

[@loriwakley6583]

It is easy to paint Ikea furniture as is. I do it all the time.

[@shadowling1478]

@@loriwakley6583 i've never had the guts tor try with the plasticy finish most of there pieces have. what do you do to prep the surface?

[@karenross3457]

Slapping chalk paint on hardwood furniture makes me crazy! Save it for particle board. It would be fun to see paint color you would suggest for incorporating busy granite patterns that make a home look dated.

[@diana6842]

Back in the late 70s and early 80s, it was still popular to have your kids baby shoes bronzed - then use them as decor in the living room. I cannot believe I did this. WHY??? There's no undoing it - no going back. Everyone should think twice about permanently altering anything valuable or that has deep sentimental attachment, no matter what the trend-setters do.

[@cs4849]

I am always so happy to see a new video for you. For all the”worsts” it seems like the common thread is taking something fake and making something look cheaper. Adding foam to curtains is silly. Real stained wood is so beautiful and shouldn’t be painted. And the last before/after photo of the gorgeous granite covered in epoxy made me want to weep. One thing I see a lot on social media that I hate is buying cheap plastic containers to organize. So ugly and so bad for our planet!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@bearg-ma9168]

Garrett please talk about or to the social influencers that cut up beautiful sewing machine cabinets into side tables. I saw one from a lovely lady that usually does trash to treasure but she did this singer sewing machine cabinet by separating a working gorgeous ornate antique sewing machine from the matching original cabinet and sliced a section out to make it smaller then covered it in her signature white chalk paint. Quite a few folks found it hard to watch. I did too. Thank you for speaking to trends that have gotten out of hand because we only have a few working survivors and if some fall into hands that won't restore them we'll have even fewer.

[@heddasutherland6947]

It is so great that you mentioned using upper cabinets to be made into a sideboard or Buffay. Small dining rooms that cannot sustain a deeper piece of furniture can usually get away with these. The best resource I know to get them inexpensively is at a Habitat For Humanity Restore.

[@denisedevoto2834]

I agree with you on the antiques. I love stained wood, it is so wonderful and warm. Will be stripping my painted bathroom cabinets and staining them in the near future. I really hope staining wood comes back in style.

[@flawlix]

Oh no, I’m totally with you on not painting the antiques… but I absolutely LOVE the look of that green and wood thing you showed as an example

[@lisaf5303]

I totally agree with the half painted half stained furniture. My OCD kicks in everytime I see a piece of furniture like that. I want to scream one or the other but not both! The pool noodle hack confuses me as well. Great video!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks!

[@ArtemisSilverBow]

My mother restored fine antique furniture.. She passed away years ago but if she saw people putting chalk paint and other paint on them today she would have a heart attack. Of course, never use oven cleaner oh my gosh. She used Bix. And sweat equity. I've used Citristrip, and the occasional heat gun - carefully - for thickly painted wood like solid antique doors. She often used a mixture with linseed to restore dried and/or stripped wood. Sometimes I use beeswax. She's research each piece and restore it to what was used in its time. A nice trick is using a Brazil nut for thin scratches - lightly press until a bit of its oil comes out. It will disguise the scratch to whatever color wood it is. Another tip for deeper/wider scratches is using tinted beeswax. Softly melt into the scratch/gouge, gently scrape to match the smooth surface, and buff. (Or use the Japanese kintsugi idea of filling it in with gold if that works for you.)

[@mariacabrera2850]

I love the idea of up cycling the old TV hutch to coffee bar! Yes, to the old kitchen cabinets up cycled to a sideboard!😘

[@mrsverovalera]

I’m here for the great design tips AND comedic remarks 😂

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you like them!

[@cynthiadixon7794]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cringe when I see someone paint antiques! Love your style and hope you have a great day!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you! You too!

[@sharonthompson5715]

I want to know who was sitting on their couch and thought “geez, I wonder what creative thing I could do with my oven cleaner 🙃!?”

[@GarrettLeChic]

😩😩😩

[@gabrielagaytan6575]

Hello Garret! I've been looking at this too. Last week a woman asked if I knew how to paint a terrazo floor??? Can you imagine? My response was, hire professional cleaners who will leave it looking at its best, and even ask them to leave it really polished and with the correct protection it requires. By the way I love your home style. Congrats!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks Gabriela! It's great having you as part of our very valued subscriber family! It means a lot. :)

[@heckenspatz]

Love the idea of the DIY sideboard made out of upper cabinets. Love your videos.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Helga! 😊

[@DanielleTheDomesticScientist]

I don't understand epoxy countertops. It seems like it would yellow or melt under a hot pot

[@ophilianecr]

I'm tired of how influential some amateur "furniture flippers" are, and the terrible choices they make in "refinishing". Using "hacks" instead of industry appropriate products, and painting for trends more than for restoration and value of the piece. Very few re-stain and polish, or restore original hardware; instead opting for chalk, spray paint and wall paint!!??? No thanks. So far, one of the best furniture flippers I've seen on YT is "Transcend Furniture Gallery". This lady truly understands the value of old antique wood, and knows when to paint or polish a piece. Her "paints" are hand mixed and made for furniture, with real industry products not "hacks". Even her 'trendy" pieces with paint and stain combos are done with appropriate products and careful process. We need more influencers with _real_ knowledge to be at the forefront, not hacks peddling "hacks".

[@j2o829]

Amen to STOP painting beautiful antiques....👏

[@kellyross4801]

Oh My Garrett!! Keep preaching about the painted furniture!! I want to cry everytime I see beautiful wood painted (or kitchen cabinets!) with that horrendous chalk paint! Every detail it 100% correct today! Common sense has become uncommon. And combined with exquisite taste? You're genuinely one of a kind!! ❤️ Tldr, DON'T paint, epoxy, or cover over *quality* finishes.

[@LesaBear612]

My husband took our old kitchen cabinets and made some of them into seating in a banquet, and the rest he used in the garage for storage.

[@k.stacey7389]

“There’s nothing wrong with a grommet top curtain” oh come ON! Just be honest and rip that bandaid off, they look like shower curtains and don’t belong anywhere but in a 2010 dorm room.

[@schlutery]

Hi Garrett, I love your channel you are so knowledgeable and fun to watch ❤️ So I’m guilty of using oven cleaner for refinishing…. I bought a modern house built in the 90”s with very heavy, custom hinges holding up solid wood doors throughout. The hinges were the yellow-y gold and tarnished did not go with the modern vibe. I carefully removed them, placed in oven, sprayed with oven cleaner, closed the door and left overnight. These emerged looking brand new polished stainless steel I purchased new door levers that match beautifully. Yes it was stinky took several batches but the results were nothing short of amazing.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for your kind words Christine, and for sharing!

[@lillustpotion]

I was listening while doing some work and when you said “painting antiques” I GASPED 😳 I didn’t know people were doing this 😭 good lord 😳

[@Opal_Sky]

I plastered over 90's tile in my kitchen and we love it. I thought I was so original until I saw this video lol! We knew down the road we were going to tear it all out anyway but for now, it's really brought new life to our kitchen. I did seal it with minwax Polycrylic for random food splatters (red sauce no thank you). It's been a few months and it's perfect still!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Love it!! Sounds like an awesome plan Meg. Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. We appreciate it. :)

[@laura2842]

OMG, Garrett cann't believe folks are giving this type of advise to the general public. WOW

[@meredithmorgan8480]

I will say on the epoxy countertop… I was able to do a gorgeous thin concrete over mdf in my last kitchen. I spread thin layers of concrete, stained, and then sealed with epoxy. It won’t last forever, but man it is absolutely gorgeous, and so easy to clean, and was so crazy affordable. And if I scratched the epoxy, it was “self-healing” 🤯 however, i won’t do it again, I will try to just save up for a proper kitchen reno in my current house!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing Meredith. :)

[@schnauzersareawesome7209]

My mom and I once picked up a really cruddy cabinet (it was from someone's chicken house or something like that) painted with a greasy black paint. The fastest way to strip it was to use lye. Super dangerous, but we had nothing to lose and it was really effective. Long story short, we made something cute out of a disgusting scrap of furniture.

[@GarrettLeChic]

It’s great you made something wonderful but I definitely would never recommend anyone use lye or other toxic chemicals. Honestly, I recommend getting a professional involved when something could be unsafe for a lay person. I would never even attempt it. I just don’t want you or anyone to ever get hurt or sick. Safety is always first. 😊😊😊

[@jadeavery6680]

That figurine in the back ground! 😍😍 and is that Sophia Loren in that frame?! She’s a goddess!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yes and yes! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Jade. We appreciate it. :)

[@michellelord153]

I was just going say painting stone counters!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Michelle!

[@michellelord153]

@@GarrettLeChic I am subscribed! I love your content because it honours the past and not all cookie cutter looking results!

[@cathieharris6122]

I never got on the Let's Paint All Our Dressers train. I think it's ok if you pick up a POS from the dump for your baby's room. Other than that, I think it looks cheap and is tacky if not done to perfection. Don't get me started on painting a beautiful piece of furniture and sand papering the edges to give it that worn look. The worst!

[@cn2120]

The intro got me laughing. I love how real and witty you are. I watched all your videos, clearly still discovering some more, and this one is by far m favorite. I wish you had a series to call out what I call “fake good ideas”. It is very helpful as I see those ideas everywhere, they seem to make sense but I do like your insights when it comes to making it real. No showroom type of decoration, no ‘hopping on the trend wagon’, talking about appreciating materials, architecture and design. I love, love, love that you aren’t afraid to call out lack of true appreciation in addition to speaking the truth about the importance of sprinkling your personality into your interior. I do believe you don’t fully know a person (aspirations, personalities, taste and drivers) until you see their homes.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you are enjoying. I appreciate your support.😁😁😁

[@vs2956]

Thank you so much for coming out with such a timely video on these trends. The EasyOff kills me. It is SO BAD for the environment. So short sighted!

[@vs2956]

Also, painting granite?! Like IT'S STONE.

[@04beni04]

Huh -- my mother has been doing the "upper cabinet as sideboard" thing for decades. I had no idea it _wasn't_ something that people were already doing! Cool.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yes it’s quite popular on social media especially to create some nice furniture on a budget. 😀😀😀

[@GingerUmstattd]

I’ve never heard of that idea until this video. It’s a great idea!

[@rhondavanmeter5015]

Garrett, two of my three children are in college. They aren't quite out on their own yet, but when they are, they will be furnishing their first place on a tight budget. I like how you talked about using the cabinets etc. Do you think you could do a few videos or a series (perhaps by room using different design styles) on how to choose quality used pieces using thrift stores and places like Facebook marketplace? Maybe even showing pieces you find and how you would put them together. I think people starting out have a hard time visualizing things or don't really try because they don't think you can make something look good either used or mismatched - hence why so many people start off with matchy- matchy. It might also help anyone on a budget, myself included, and those of us who like to buy used for ecological reasons. Garrett in a Goodwill - seeing the fun and value in that already! 🤣

[@kano2130]

Amen. Why? Why are we putting paint over real stone?! I love it why “put fake over real” 🤯 plaster over tiles?! I will keep that idea in my back pocket.

[@jenniewren9351]

Great advice. I feel you’re singing to the choir here. Especially with regard to painting antiques or even anything artful or beautiful eg granite or beautiful tiles. A little piece of me dies. I love that you highlighted the value of the old exotic woods.

[@georgina3358]

Hooray for Garrett who speaks with the voice of common sense! Why people want to ruin antique furniture by painting them, i will never know. I don't like the sound of oven cleaner for stripping furniture either. Great video, as usual. Love from Paris xxx

[@GarrettLeChic]

Merci, Merci Georgina! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I remember a few years ago we were in Paris for Christmas time. It was so cold, but we still walked or had a car take us many places and had a lovely time. I think I had escargot every day lol. Always great to hear from you! Bonsoir. 😁😁😁

[@2258fran]

Great video! I love DIY’s and watching DIY VIDEOS but it hurts my heart when they paint or take apart a well made classic piece of furniture.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Same here! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. :)

[@chrisjulian83]

YES! Thank you for being brave enough to say Please don't paint an antique. A beautiful piece of furniture is just that and doesn't need to be chalk painted to fit into a trend. My fear is that one day my grandchildren won't know what real Cherry, walnut or mahogany looks like. I also love how you say not every classic element, tile, stone has to be changed. just work it into your color scheme. Great video Thank you. Christine

[@GarrettLeChic]

Well said! Thanks so much. :)

[@mariatrotter6889]

Never paint a beautiful antique . Garrett I l not fond of this either . Refresh with polish , oils etc. I love my beautiful pieces .Just purchased an antique ( over 100) year old Sheraton dresser ; dove tail drawers ; exquisite

[@roughly6feettall]

Loved the video! When I see painted antique furniture it makes me so sad. Especially when it is painted to look distressed. Like, no, ma'am, you did NOT just take something old and then try to paint it to look fake old?! lol, hard pass. Would love a video where you discuss "controversial" design choices- like painting exterior (or interior) brick, painting interior architectural woodwork, removing walls/rooms to create an open floor plan, or even painting walls and trim the same color. Anyways, I think you would have some great insight to share, not to mention people loveee a juicy topic lol. Thanks Garrett!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@Timmakesmusic]

Another fantastic video. Found myself nodding along to everything! With you on the furniture painting - one of my pet hates! Another thing that baffles me with some of these furniture 'makeovers' is that in additon to the paint, people will remove or cover up all the detailing and trim from older pieces to make them look 'modern'. I can't understand taking an interesting vintage piece and then making it look like something you picked up from IKEA or some other big-box store. I do have to confess I've painted a fair few furniture pieces in my time, but they were almost all old, tired-looking IKEA pieces which I've now given a new life. I would never paint an antique or anything with a good quality wood finish. My favourite refinished piece is an old IKEA chest of drawers which I repainted in a gorgeous ochre chalk paint, sanding down the top to the bare pine and varnishing it and replacing the drawer knobs with some lovely ceramic ones. It fits my style so much better and you'd never guess it was originally IKEA.

[@GarrettLeChic]

My problem is people painting over wood in good condition or wood that can be refinished that are made of fine or exotic wood.

[@Timmakesmusic]

@@GarrettLeChic Absolutely! There's definitely a place for chalk paint for brightening up cheap furniture or items where the finish is beyond repair but not for fine woods - just no.

[@floraposteschild4184]

1:22 Pool noodle hack to make your curtains look like a pool floatie!

[@amyweaver7413]

Love the new vignette on the occasional table behind you! Another great video Garrett and I’m so glad you are speaking out on painting antiques - hopefully you will help save some lovely pieces from being chalk painted. I especially enjoyed how you also shared some DIY ideas that have some longevity to them.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Thank you for addressing these, thank you!!

[@kathrinevispisiano4628]

Garrett, this was fun to watch! Thanks for all the work you do to put these videos together for us. Love you! ❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Kathrine. We appreciate it. :)

[@our2kidsMR]

I really appreciate all of your tips/advice and design warnings :) Loved this!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you, and thanks for supporting our channel by subscribing. I’m glad you enjoy our content.

[@joysoul4089]

THANK YOU!!!!!! It hurts my heart to see people painting beautiful woods.

[@GarrettLeChic]

You and me both! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. :)

[@BlueDaisy33]

Omg the Mosaic table looked so cool and it’s really unique. Completely agree with you about painting antiques though I wonder if staining them would also lessen their value

[@GarrettLeChic]

Refinishing needs to be discussed and evaluated on a case by case basis with experts. Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing.:)

[@BlueDaisy33]

@@GarrettLeChic I see. Thank you for the great advice

[@j.j.3297]

What a neat video! The best design trends you mentioned are certainly something to consider. I never thought of using upper cabinets for a console table!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks J.J.!😁😁😁

[@chelseahill1257]

As always another great video! Since I found I’ve learned soooo much! As I’m trying to discover my style and stay in budget I’ve actually done a lot of self discovery. I’m with you on painting antiques! I feel like if you use paint it limits future options…I’m also finding that price doesn’t often mean quality and it’s frustrating. I’m having fun with the process though. Love the statuette on the table! 💕

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks Chelsea! I remember when you joined our subscriber family. 😀😀😀

[@judywilliamson2068]

I have deleted several channels because of oven cleaner being used as a stripper. Not only is that caustic to the wood but half the time they hose the piece down outside with the oven cleaner seeping into the ground! I really enjoy watching people refinish furniture, but every time I see someone try this hack I immediately delete their channel. If you’re going to recycle anything, you need to be responsible in the way you recycle it!

[@Clovergirl7934]

This was a great video! I like that you shared some really doable projects for those who cannot always afford high end. But, I strongly agree about leaving antiques and high quality wood alone!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Deborah!😁😁😁

[@theharbringer3900]

You asked about the oven cleaner and I remember back there was a paint stripper with a similar active ingredient. That being said I have only ever used oven cleaner a few times in my commercial ovens and even then I did not like using it. When I need to clean my home oven dawn dish soap works just fine with out all the toxic fumes. The other ovens were for a job and I was required to use it. I dont keep heavily toxic things in my house because I have kids even though they are old enough to not touch things like my laundry pods and the bleach I still try to keep it to a minimum. I can only think that oven cleaner much like lysol would absolutely ruin good wood.

[@heathert8606]

I hate all the painted furniture too! And I also hate how these furniture flippers are taking furniture that low income families can use just so they can flip it. Thrift shops are hiking up prices and some people just need quality furniture. Ok done with my rant. Love your channel!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Heather! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@morenhia]

I’m so glad that I found your channel, I love interior design, and i appreciate a professional taking his time to share his knowledge with us!! Thank you!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Welcome to the channel! I’m happy you are a part of our very valued subscriber family. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos. 😀😀😀

[@OccupationalThpy]

Love the diy upper cabinets as a custom sideboard. Dining storage furniture is often super expensive and it’s hard to find the size you need!

[@Ricki_Raquel]

Loved this video, Garrett. Thank you! 🤍

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bianca-elenarotaru3095]

Love this videos 😍 I honestly like your work here on KZbin and the fact that you share your knowledge.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for supporting our channel by subscribing, and watching the videos. :)

[@joannestimson9641]

I can’t bear to see people put contact paper over everything.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Agreed!

[@isabelledoumeng6144]

Hello GarrettLeChic! I am delighted, really delighted that you raised the issue of painted furniture. People vandalise valuable and beautiful pieces by painting them. How can one do this? It's appalling and the result is more than often ugly. Thank you for advising people not to paint antiques. Thank you 🙂👏

[@GarrettLeChic]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Isabelle.

[@juliemorvern7204]

Love the idea of the storage made from kitchen upper cupboards slim and ecosmart well done loved this video

[@ronafsj5757]

Hi Garrett , I'm just a small town Kitchen Designer in northern British Columbia , Canada and I really enjoying your videos. Your uplifting & delightful =)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you are enjoying. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@cjmac2766]

Another wonderful and witty video, Garrett!!! I love your esthetic to elevate things to the best or repurposed version of themselves! Builder grade tile and cabinets can be elevated to be more beautiful. Tampering with beautiful wood and natural stone pieces often doesn't elevate them, but takes away character and beauty. One of my pet peeves in social media decorating is the over-decorating of spaces! Couches with 12 pillows, and every chair with a pillow AND a throw makes me hyperventilate! Another pet peeve is painting rooms all black. Seriously? Maybe one black wall would look cool, but a whole room??? PLEASE!!! Thank you for taking us on your journey to elevate our spaces to their most beautiful selves!!! Colleen

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome! We are on a journey to helping as many people and creating the premiere interior design channel on social media! 😁😁😁

[@noname9688]

You are so fun to watch...great content!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!!

[@lizhoward9754]

I am soooo thankful you mentioned that awful trend of painting over antiques made from beautiful wood. I also don’t like that partially painted partially refinished furniture….the ones with refinished wood drawers and painted sides and top. I understand some antiques are made of a cheap, not so hot wood or the piece is way too damaged to attempt to repair and, in those cases, painting could be the best option. But I am die hard wood person.

[@janicerivera5570]

THIS! Enjoyed & appreciated listening to your creative thought process and explanation of what and why. Refreshing eye. Good advice. Bravo on this!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jojoberrypie6580]

I agree about painting antiques. I have no decorating taste, Im more about a useful, functional, safe, appealing space for myself, but in pennsylvania, a lot of folks have painted good old stuff, that I would love to rebuy, but its totally all painted up. shoot. I love the recycled wood chunks and industrial recycles.

[@peterstepancic5700]

Hello Garrett and all your adorable fur babies! I have been watching you for quite some time but have only just subscribed! I love your style, both your witty personal style and your decorating style. Keep up the good work. Lots of love from Susie in Adelaide, South Australia!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Welcome to the channel Susie! I’m happy that you are part of our very valued subscriber family. I’m glad you enjoy our content, and we have a lot of great videos and surprises for 2022. 😀😀😀