TRENDS YOU ALL HATE | CAN THEY BE TIMELESS OR JUST TRENDY AND TACKY?

[@Nick_Lewis]

I actually love that we disagree on boucle! I totally get why you love it but it just isn't for me. However what I really love is that we respect each others opinions and encourage everyone to express their own signature style! Except farmhouse signs. Those are never encouraged! 😂

[@ArvinOlano]

We would be so boring if we loved and hated the same things ha!! Now farmhouse signs…. That’s something we can all agree one. BYE 😂💀

[@Cereal_Ki11er]

Omg I love both of your guys' channels so much!!!

[@lose999]

I have to go with Nick on this because boucle gets so dirty and never looks good after you try to clean it, like a matted pet.

[@laura2842]

Guys, farmhouse signs are not so bad !!!! No, I am not Peggy Sue, nor Sally Jane and I don't have it in my house (I love boho) but my daughter in law has some and her house looks FAB!!!! - heheheheh

[@elizabethwinters5361]

Obviously people who love boucle do NOT have cats.

[@thelovelyathena9968]

I like open shelving but NOT above the cooking area (preferably off to the side). It makes the dishes you have displayed dirty/ greasy especially when cooking with oils.

[@tcookie]

Agreed - I have cabinets on the stove side of the kitchen to hide ingredient packets and such, but I have open shelves by the sink so that people can easily find dishes when they need them.

[@victoriarotramel2274]

We have 2 shaker style open shelves we use for mugs which are constantly be taken down, used , washed and replaced. Open shelves for anything other than your most used items just doesn't make sense to me.

[@TrishDigginsDesign]

Open shelving is beautiful. But I need the storage - my kitchen isn’t that big!!!

[@ShelleB]

To quote Lord John MaClean, ‘I don’t follow trends; I find they are for the anxious’. He totally nailed it.

[@vickiecoles8214]

I miss him.

[@kelseyb3501]

I think the brand name books, blankets, posters, artwork are SO SO SO tacky!! I actually can not stand them, I think they make a room look juvenile. So happy you spoke about them lol

[@lindatisue733]

Yes, if I am going to advertise for some one, they can pay me instead of me paying extra. Don't buy clothes with logos for the same reason.

[@lsamoa]

@@lindatisue733 Hear hear

[@davisholman6518]

@@lindatisue733 I tend to think people that are ’label whores’ have low self esteem. It’s like they have to have the labeled stuff to feel OK about themselves. I wore clothing I found at Ross, TJMaxx, Marshalls, Burlington(on sale usually, lol) & got compliments all the time! It is completely OK to have a few named brand things - but can be so overdone.

[@godblessamericamyhomesweet1094]

It just looks so uninspiring to me. I mean, in the end most of us are not truly original, but some things are just ridiculous. The Tom Ford and Chanel books are tomorrow's "Gather" signs that all the influencers are demanding people get rid of. 🤣

[@TrishDigginsDesign]

It’s like having a farmhouse sign or a neon sign - put it on the bookshelf if you love the designer or author. Putting it out for clout is … ick.

[@wandat7275]

The only coffee table book I want is the coffee table book about coffee tables as seen on Seinfeld.

[@andreathorpe7035]

This is why it’s best to decorate our homes in the way we enjoy rather trying to keep up with fickle trends. Trendy can get tiring and costly, plus things always seem to come back into style after a few years. If we hang in there, our current decor will eventually become trendy. 🙂

[@RosesandBlingPapercrafts]

Fast furniture is so bad for the environment too. My grandmother taught us to buy quality in the first place, take care of it. It will last and you save money in the long run.

[@Cereal_Ki11er]

I don't understand trends. People buy expensive things and change their whole home just because they saw it all over social media, then get tired of it quickly. And when that trend is over and a new one begins, the cycle repeats. I would much rather just decorate my home how I like it, instead of just doing what everyone else is doing. Btw, I love your channel Arvin! You are so inspiring, and I hope to someday be as good at interior designing as you. 🙂

[@xoliyah6553]

sometimes trends introduce people to things they’ve never seen before or had the idea to try. Trends can be good and bad honestly

[@gpav6630]

Totally agree. I have things that I have had for ages. What I have done was to give some of my decorative items a makeover. It is amazing what a change a little paint can achieve.

[@Cereal_Ki11er]

@@xoliyah6553 I totally agree! Trends can help someone find their design style, and can look quite nice! On the other hand, some trends can make people think they like the style, but then in a few days/weeks/months, they realize they do not completely love the trend. Trends are kind of confusing, honestly 😅

[@sandragregg9079]

I totally agree. Your decor is your personality not items u saw on I stGram

[@beaghmne2369]

I cringe to think about all the wealthy folks completely redecorating because of trends, over and over. It's wasteful and where do all those items end up? I agree w doing just a few things that are trendy, that can be upcycled. I can see and agree w trends introducing people to new styles they may love - and keep. But I'm disgusted by the throw-away lifestyle and the thought of so many people living below poverty in the US who could really use a helping hand, even if it's just time volunteered (instead of shopping because one is bored).

[@lindapatrick2676]

Checkerboard is timeless, love!

[@lorijo5536]

While open shelving might look good for photo shoots, keeping it neat and organized could be a pain. Also, it exposes your kitchen ware to dust, bugs or whatever. (I live on a busy street and my house gets dusty fast; makes me crazy!)

[@mjef3695]

I think open shelving in the kitchen or bathroom is attractive but you have to be tidy. Tidy.Tidy.

[@martaneves8021]

I agree. Open shelving is a dust catcher and just more work.

[@luvslyfe1]

I personally don’t enjoy diningware on open shelving. I’d feel like I have to wash it before AND after I use it, and I already hate doing the dishes, lol. Plus, I like the look of a clean kitchen without the clutter. Open shelving with its contents just ends up looking like clutter to me. Just imho 😊

[@mjef3695]

@@luvslyfe1 👍

[@justme-on7bn]

I have open shelving and I love it and it’s not a pain at all to keep it neat and orderly. And as for dust, we use the things often enough that they don’t get dusty. Plus I have a small kitchen and it helps to open up the room a bit.

[@eveofall666]

I really encourage buying coffee table books that speak to you, not stuff that you see in pictures on insta. What books you own says a lot about you, don't buy stuff that won't.

[@luvslyfe1]

Exactly

[@celinahatton2653]

My daughter had to take a classic novel to school, so she grabbed Lady Chatterly's Lover off our shelf and took that. Can confirm that the school now thinks that at least ONE book in my home says a lot about me 🤣

[@lisatheintuitive]

People who buy trendy books don’t read 😉

[@ST-um6dq]

I agreed with everything you said except for the boucle. I feel like the material (in terms of fashion items) will be timeless, but not as furniture items

[@nancywheeler8324]

Me, too. Definitely classic and timeless for clothing. But for furniture? Not for me. Pillows would be nice, but not a boucle couch.

[@andreaguindon8864]

You took the words right out of my mouth... love it on clothes, not do much on furniture!!

[@TurquoiseInk]

I have a beautiful boucle jacket. A little goes a long way!

[@NihonGoal]

True! People should really stop jumping on to the bandwagon and start hating older stuff just because there’s a new trend pushed by influencers. I really love when Arvin mentioned before that a way for you not to make that mistake is to truly understand WHY something is trending. Then you get what you love about that trend, an item or design idea, and implement that into your space in your own way. Do not copy-paste from magazines or Pinterest, but take inspiration instead! Make your home your own, not the home for other people. It’s yours, so make it yours and not for them.

[@ArvinOlano]

Oh yes 😍👌🏼

[@NihonGoal]

@@ArvinOlano okay now I’m starstruck. Hi Arvin! Thank you for making such inspirational videos. Your house and YOU are both so gorgeous.

[@quester09]

just installed the checkerboard floor in my tiny bath as an homage to the court of Versailles.

[@luvslyfe1]

That honestly sounds very beautiful ❤️

[@653j521]

fata morgana And what about the court of Versailles are you celebrating with that floor? Just wondering.

[@nancykapprel4103]

I love boucle’!! Boucle’ is my style. Adds tons of texture. So warm and cozy. It will never go out of my style.

[@sandragregg9079]

I prefer art books on coffee table vs featuring designers. Love the masters in art. Shows class. I have a beautiful collection that I inherited from my Dad alot came from metropolitan museum in NYC. Sundays were Dad and daughter day and we loved the Met

[@CharF]

Wabi Sabi has a great message so for that reason it can stay within moderation. A little , very little can go a long way💞

[@fredmckibben6872]

The Art of Minimalism at its best

[@johnindy7164]

Love the contents of the Tom Ford book; however, sick-sick-sick of seeing it on everyone's coffee table. To me, a "trend" is when everyone is doing it. Sorry, but I like uniqueness!! Just my thought...

[@nayigabrenda7400]

Exactly,you spoke my mind

[@susanma4899]

When I saw the photo of it on a coffee table, it was kind of like, "Look everybody! I own A BOOK!" *slow clap*

[@bandilenzimande5253]

Exactly! As a book - timeless As a decor piece - overdone

[@PankDotOwner]

I’m 61 and when I was a kid we had a boucle couch. Loved it and still love boucle!! Totally agree with you. Timeless.

[@rmonson5002]

Was it boucle or frieze? Both of my grandma's had frieze sofas and I loved them. Similar to boucle I believe.

[@PankDotOwner]

@@rmonson5002 I think you’re right! It was super durable.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Open shelving in kitchens: nonononono!!! Why? Greasy dust, you have to keep everything neat, definitely would not work with a cat around (always pushing things off flat surfaces), just to name three things.

[@sunshinegirl02]

💯

[@Cytochromeb]

Definitely not with a cat! 😼

[@lindatisue733]

Yes, yes YES! Just bought an apartment with open shelves and open plan, can't wait til I can afford to get rid of both. I have almost nothing on the open shelves, but they are prime kitchen space.

[@carlasmith7435]

Arvin I love how you don’t get all offended when people have an opinion that is so cool 😎

[@dish4675]

checkerboard -- timeless.

[@stacypablo4239]

I love boucle in moderation. It's a beautiful texture; I'd use it for throw pillows. I get the checkered floor, but it's not my style. It looks too busy. YES to the Wabi Sabi. What a relaxing space.

[@Ocean-lr6oz]

The fact that wabi sabi is something that is perceived as a "trend" is another example of what consumerism does to concepts it finds exotic. It's a beautiful philosophy and way of life that should be integrated into how we approach not just our homes and decorating them, but also how we treat those material things. In fact, I think wabi sabi is the antithesis of trendy.

[@l.5832]

Social media actually makes un-trendy trendy.

[@Yahsbsuq]

I agree! Same with the checkers. Checkers have been around for TIME. Indigenous peoples of North Africa use it alot in their textiles too. Its not the design that is a trend, it is brands and influences who take it too far and make it look tacky. If you want your designs in your home to last the test of time, buy from artists, only do what speaks to you, and don't over do it.

[@ChiChichiwe01]

Exactly

[@TurquoiseInk]

Well said

[@madtabby66]

Boucle looks like popcorn ceiling and a cat owners nightmare The checkerboard. You need the space for it. Small checkerboard looks busy. But I'm a lover of real country, not country kitche

[@susanma4899]

Best summation of boucle yet!!

[@annabellenorth]

Boucle is actually *surprisingly* cat proof. I love boucle so I took a risk on a white chair- it's actually the one piece my cats can go to town scratching, and you can't tell they've touched it.

[@jenbrant3859]

I love boucle and so would my cats, therefore...utterly impractical.

[@judithvigorito4548]

Bad boucle looks like a bath towel. The sphere pillows? Ummmmm. I’ll pass. You look great today btw! ❤️

[@karenkinyone613]

I think the checker board is Timeless that print has been around for many many years

[@lauragompertz2647]

Boucle is timeless in fashion, trendy in furniture.

[@TurquoiseInk]

Absolutely

[@maggiemctoon3018]

I'm glad you talked about wabi sabi in this way. It has been a part of my life for a long time and I was introduced to the concept through my study of philosophy rather than design. I think it is an idea that is now catching in the west and won't be going anywhere. Especially as people become more educated on sustainability and work to be less wastful people will be drawn more to items that are wethered and only gain more charm with age and use. I also think the problem with coffee table books is people buy them and never crack them open...I would love to see it become more common for creators of all kinds to put more thought into their book's cover and anesthetic appeal so then we can all have beautiful books out that fit our interests

[@33Jenesis]

I only have first level open shelving (no upper cabinet). It is for my 80-something mother who can’t reach up beyond first level (18” above counter). I bought melamine bowls and plates for her (light weight won’t break). They are good for open shelf because they don’t weight the shelf down.

[@ChristinaI]

Bless you for that! I am not as old as your mother, but I make some design choices based on my ability/disability too. Doesn't matter if it's trendy or timeless if it's not functional. :)

[@RosieCarl]

@@ChristinaI Exactly!

[@marcymcnally2219]

Perfect 🦋 I love mine as I said I keep it clean by using pretty everyday items so lots of circulation not at all greasy or dirty❤️

[@webherring]

All my bowls, dishes, pots and glassware are in lower cabinet drawers.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@ChristinaI that’s how I feel about most of the homes I see in a Fb group I’m in as well as hgtv, especially the bathrooms. I despise the bathtubs and sinks

[@pennythejet]

I feel like these days you take a peek into so many KZbin DIY-ers homes and they ALL LOOK THE SAME, no matter where they live. Whites, beige, neutrals, boho everything, pampas grass, line prints, decorative items that they just buy and have no meaning. I don't understand.

[@gloriajones2350]

I agree ,though I love the different homes,the similarities are frequently seen in many of them.

[@fredmckibben6872]

It reminds me of High School.....want to "fit" in

[@gabymestas4030]

Open shelving would be a nightmare during an earthquake here in California! It does look pretty but you better have very nice and organized items on those shelves. I love your videos!

[@luvslyfe1]

I no longer live in CA, but I grew up in SoCal. Completely with ya on the earthquakes. I’ve been through a lot of quakes, but I was on top of the epicenter of the Whittier Narrows quake, and even though my cabinets were closed initially, that earthquake opened them up and sent my dishes straight out of the cabinet and flying across the kitchen in midair. It also sent my dryer sailing across the room where it got wedged in the doorway. So, even though I’m in AZ now, old habits die hard. Nope to the open shelves! And I still hate earthquakes, lol.

[@MollyT119]

@@luvslyfe1 I’m in AZ too and avoid most open shelving because of dust. My place was built in 1972, and while there’s definitely some charm (and BIG rooms), it’s also not completely airtight. I also have a cat who loves to knock things over. Museum Gel, double stick tape, air in a can, and heavy duty Swiffers are my best friends.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

I love Boucle , just not on a big sofa , maybe on a small chair , with small loops . On Cloth for clothes is awesome, so classic . Men's pants would look fun in a creamy color, Boucle.

[@Person-mh6xq]

Agreed! Not so sure about the men’s pants though 😊

[@elderlypoodle9181]

I used the checkerboard print tile in my flower shop. It now reminds of 18 hours a day on my feet 😑. 30 years later I still feel fatigued when I see it. However!, it did look elegant.

[@smm8401]

I have had a “crush” on Tom Ford since the early 2000s and I get the frustration with seeing the Tom Ford coffee table book in so many spaces. I like that you addressed opening up the book and looking through it (and reading it). Yes, it is aesthetically pleasing from the outside and the black and white looks great, but owning it and simply using it to “style” a space is what seems trendy-UNLESS you truly love the book itself. I love seeing a space that is personalized and is a reflection of the person. If that includes the Tom Ford book, then cool! If not, maybe we could dig deeper.🤔❤️

[@SaraCT]

I have also loved him since the early 2000s... Like legit full on crush. To me, the book is all about what is inside it. You can get lost in the pictures and stories. I own it for that reason, not because it's trendy now.

[@lsamoa]

Wait, open shelving actually makes most sense in small kitchens, not big ones! The huge advantage with them is that you don't need any of the back space that opening cabinet doors requires. They're easy to install too. Perfect for small spaces on a budget.

[@thatssorainy9097]

Every time Arvin say, "ok nobody asked..." I'm like "ok, but I got to know."

[@debral410]

I still laugh every time you say Billy Jean, Sally Sue and Ive heard it a hundred times. 😂😂 It depends if its quality boucle or not. The checkerboard floor reminds me of a club I used to go to…. nope. Trendy… 😀. over the books. Don’t like open shelving…

[@fredmckibben6872]

Black and White checkered flooring dates back to the 1920's and 30's. It has been used for decades by designers. Timeless

[@minkagaston]

Right...love when he says that😂

[@debral410]

@@fredmckibben6872 not in my book. lol

[@mariealar6886]

Same

[@gregorycooper7464]

Well, the hat is a choice !

[@Daria-bg3ds]

Boucle is timeless in clothes, not furniture IMO.

[@nuninuninu5095]

I was looking for this comment. I completely agree.

[@nicolequinlan9384]

Same

[@glory2hisname1]

Agree!

[@taffy90]

I thought about writing down this comment then I saw yours, cannot agree more 👏💯

[@blergyadig]

*Agreed* I have a couple of cardigans that are amazing!

[@BiancaPrice3]

I LOVE WABI-SABI and the checkerboard print!!! 🙌🏾

[@ellereidinger]

Loving this Arvin👏🏾. I will say Wabi- Sabi is indeed a lifestyle. So if you don’t understand it or dislike it , than read up on it and comprehend it’s not just about the decor aspect.

[@SydneyYaeko]

When it comes to design in the modern world, we have this incredible advantage past generations didn’t where we can access books, photos and peoples research from other times and places in order to reference what we want in our space. And a reference to a design style rooted in another place and time can totally be timeless, depending on how you style things. For example, when you see a mid-century modern home from the 1960s and one from the 2010s, there may be some pieces in common but the styling is completely different. And you can pinpoint the era it is from using key clues. But I think you can always take those elements or quality pieces and bring it into the next decade if you put a lot of love and care into your space. For example, I know for a fact that wabi sabi is a part of who I am. The concept behind it is so deeply imbedded into my heritage and the way I design a space, that I know I will incorporate it into my home no matter where the pendulum is swinging. (Fun Fact: I actually don’t even like the way Axel Vervoordt does wabi sabi at all!) So Arvin if you are a boucle for-lifer, go for it! And do it in the way that suits your tastes in each stage of your life. It’s not a bad thing to have something be a staple of your taste and it’s not a bad thing to let the zeitgeist have some influence on you. Keep doing what you are doing! 💕

[@Juleslane11]

While everyone has Tom Ford on their coffee table, I have Dolly Parton, Hillary Clinton and Justice RBG. Personally, I’m a fan of books that reflect who you are and what you love.

[@Tradebear]

I enjoy seeing what my friends read or what they are into. Buying a giant Tom Ford book just for the sake of "decor" seems blah to me. I like art so I have a lot of art books on my coffee tables.

[@trisha3338]

I never buy coffee table books that I'm not going to read or look at.

[@sandragregg9079]

I love my art masters books

[@soriyazz]

I dont. I dont u understand the hype about everyone having the same books!!!

[@lisamcdonald2877]

I would prefer the 110 year old world atlas I recently discovered in my late mother's house. It is fascinating and I doubt I will see it in a friend's house

[@celinahatton2653]

I once rented a home with a tiny kitchen with 95% open shelving - even the pantry! Trying to keep a tiny kitchen looking tidy when you can see every item of crockery and tin of green curry paste was a nightmare! I think the owners were trying to make it look modern, but it was an epic fail.

[@lindatisue733]

Spot on, even the bit about the curry was on the mark, I have that problem now. I bought an apt with open shelves and open plan. It seems an interminable wait til I have the money to replace the shelves. A good thing about getting rid of those shelves it will reduce the "open planness" of my apt.

[@FuzzyDoxie]

I had grey/charcoal back in 1996. I just liked the color, so it’s not a fad for me.

[@celinahatton2653]

I have grey walls in my house because it creates a good backdrop for all my jewel toned furnishings and various clashing patterns. And also because I have an intense hatred for beige 🤣

[@stormwright8300]

I enjoy gray. White (especially bright white) sets off my eye sensitivity, so I can't do white walls or all white kitchens, so I prefer gray walls and counters. Plus, most of the apartments I've lived in have had those disgusting beige-yellow walls, so beige just sets me off when there's a ton of it. Plus gray fits in with every color. Not every gray is cool-toned or cold. It can be incorporated in every color and you won't even know

[@emilyschultheiss2929]

I love open shelves, I wish I had more in my kitchen! I’ve never had a hard time keeping them clean and I cook in my kitchen daily 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kelsea16]

Honestly, I come here for your giggles/laugh just as much as your great content! It just makes me happy and puts a smile of my face!❤️🇨🇦

[@ArvinOlano]

This is so sweet TY

[@marievento875]

YESSS to checkerboard prints! Classic, timeless, playful…Reminds me of my happy, happy youth dancing to ska music and dressed in this black/white iconic print that typified the visual aesthetic of that joyful movement

[@PrairieWolff]

Prince Buster forever!!

[@mrs.yelloweagle]

Open shelves has been my desire since the 90’s with FRIENDS! I always wanted to mimic Monica’s kitchen.

[@celinahatton2653]

You need to have Monica's OCD to keep that stuff looking even halfway reasonable- trust me, I've lived with an open shelving pantry and it was NOT fun.

[@pennyschild6131]

Yes open shelving here to stay. But that being said it does require lots of cleaning.

[@Ms.MD7]

I can't with the dusty cleaning every weekend though augh I wish can but I'm so over it lol

[@bic00]

Checkerboard is absolutely timeless, especially black and white!

[@VCMK1]

I love the checker tile. Definitely a classic IMO

[@michaelamaestas4950]

Again , I agree with you 100% , all those styles are so timeless and classic , love them all so very very much !

[@aprilespinal7346]

I personally absolutely love boucle, i love anything cozy and textured! But i definitely see it as being trendy and not timeless in terms of furniture. But i can see it as timeless in smaller proportions like throw blankets, pillows, etc

[@Rayne-Bow8]

The reason the Tom Ford book irritated me, is I felt you didn't even try to search for a coffee table book that reflects YOUR interest. There are some amazing books out there that would not only be asteticly pleasing but have great content.

[@CookieDr007]

EXACTLY! My current favorites are Face Paint by Lisa Eldridge and Sibley's guide to north American birds 🤷 you do you! 😍💪🏽🙌🏽👌 but your books should represent your passions and you should actually read it hehe

[@ShelleB]

Exactly! It’s like people put this book out to show they have taste and style. But no imagination……

[@natatatt]

I get the feeling that a good portion of people buying the Tom Ford book don't even read it. Buying a book just for the look of the cover is so strange.

[@rmonson5002]

I agree. My favorite are vintage coffee table books that I find at thrift stores. I have found some very cool vintage art books and they look great and very few people are going to have them and they are topics that I'm truly interested in.

[@rmonson5002]

@@natatatt Agreed. That Tom Ford book in my house would look forced and out of place.

[@samanthachia1491]

I definitely am all for open or minimal shelving. Maybe not something for big families, but as someone living in a small apartment and aiming for the lagom mentality, it forces you to be mindful and intentional in what you put on display.

[@ednatucker5445]

Hi Arvin...You did a great job for clarity of trends vs. timeless! I tend to stick to the classic and timeless...just like the timeless "black dress." Btw, your outfit is timeless! It's good that we all do not like the same things! But it is people like you and others sharing their knowledge of style and creativity that makes the world go round!

[@ArvinOlano]

Awww this is so sweet love it !!!

[@ednatucker5445]

@@ArvinOlano You are special! Keep your journey going! Hugs!

[@jd9351]

Love a black and white checkerboard floor. And, I love the flower arrangement over your left shoulder.

[@krussell89]

Love the concept of wabi sabi, though the interior design trends tend to be rather "cavey". It seems like a home my sensai would live in. Nice to visit but wouldn't want to live there. 😊

[@abigailh4109]

Love the Classic Checkerboard Floors. Open Shelving is perfect for good looking dishes, But if you have cats, dogs…. Hair is In The Air and on your dishes, on the shelves….And Dust will find a way, I am sure. So For me, I will keep my cabinets. 😊 I loveCoffee Table Books , but I love them with pretty covers. I would probably put the Tom Ford book on a Book Shelf. 😊

[@melissahall2982]

Wabi Sabi looks like a Japanese horror film set to me. I appreciate the beauty but I'd be scared to live it in. Maybe I'll buy the book so I can admire from afar. Lol!

[@naturalbeauty637]

I just purchased a checkerboard jute rug for my sun porch. I had no idea it was in trend. I feel special.✨🥰✨

[@ArvinOlano]

You DID IT 👏🏼

[@hazemarieclark9840]

I am digging the boucle. I love the checkerboard as well. Not so much on the designer coffee table books.

[@margaretames6522]

I love black and white tiles. I had them in my kitchen 35 years ago. I had three young children and a Golden Retriever. The floor never looked clean! What didn’t show up on the black showed up on the white. It was pretty funny in retrospect!

[@ArvinOlano]

WOW that’s awesome

[@greymatters7039]

I’m KEEPING my Tom Ford table book. I love it. It’s beautiful. I also have a table book titled “Guitar”. It too is beautiful and I’m keeping it.

[@carrievaughn6165]

Right there with you! I bought the book because I love it ❤️ Mines not however on my coffee table each to their own but it is on my shelves with a ton of different books 📚 interior design and much much more.

[@ChristinaI]

What I know about interior design/decorating wouldn't fill a thimble. But your videos make me happy. I love it when you wear gloves.

[@kellyalyse8408]

Hi Arvin! Yes I like the way open shelving looks, but I cant have it in my house cause to me it would collect too much dust...I work alot and dont have time to dust as much as I could...enjoy your videos...

[@kellyalyse8408]

Ps...this is kelly in Jacksonville FL

[@babiejo59]

I believe if your home sparks joy, then that is all that matters! If you like trendy, then go for it! To each his own. I believe a clean home is what makes me feel happy! I can appreciate ALL styles of decorating❤️

[@RosieCarl]

"Timeless" decor accepts that every person has a style that is theirs alone. Trends are styles that are suggested by what many people do. I think trends can inform someone's personal style- maybe suggesting trying something new to freshen things up or a better way to make something work in your space. I don't think following trends just for the sake of being trendy is smart. I appreciate that you often state that you are expressing opinions that are your own and people shouldn't get all worked up if they disagree with something you say. Acceptance of people's differences is a wonderful thing. As far as open shelving... I am old enough to be very resistant to it...with exceptions. When we built our house almost 40 years ago, we put in storage cabinets galore. If I fully decluttered my house, I would have way too many cabinets. I think that having more open wall space in certain rooms would make the spaces seem larger. But the main reason I would resist open shelving would be that I know myself well enough to know that I do not like to dust enough to keep things clean. For me, practicality outweighs trendiness in that case.

[@Blueskies555]

I love the checkerboard print , the marble floor is outstanding . It’s timeless . Tom Ford coffee table book , not for me personally . Arvin , I am so glad I found your page , redoing a few rooms ,took your decorating advice , so glad I did . Thank you

[@bagpipes978]

I have National Geographic books on my coffee table: The Photo Ark, British World, Birds, and The Hubble. Things that fascinate me and I love and Respect i.e. Animals and birds. Enough of the Tom Ford and all of the other tired designers books one finds on everyone else's coffee tables. Yawn....

[@beaghmne2369]

Boucle and open shelving have both been around for a long long time and I don't think they'll be going away. I personally love them. But they aren't for everyone. Love your videos, thanks for doing them!

[@DavidHall-ge6nn]

The trends you mentioned are all a part of the classical lexicon. Tom Ford specifically, no, but big coffee table books, absolutely. The person who knows and is confident in their own taste will pick appealing elements that harmonize with what they already have. To do an entire home on trend is a recipe for dated disaster. Truly wonderful home design is a carefully curated amalgamation of appealing elements from a variety of eclectic sources. There's a reason for the term "fashion victim." Just my opinion.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes definitely chasing trends can be your downfall, sticking with your curated, personal style will help you grow spiritually and mentally.

[@anahigamero4392]

I love open shelving, I actually took my cabinets down and made my kitchen more industrial and I love it!!!

[@Esbysbg]

I was told you’re supposed to remove the brand tag from coat’s sleeve near you hand. That is a store marketing tag.

[@90DMRRN]

This is tacky and screams, “look how rich I am”.

[@coastaldiva]

@@90DMRRN no it doesnt

[@nixfb8576]

I can appreciate you having a Tom Ford Coffee table book, because you obviously know who he is, understand his importance in his area of expertise and clearly have an interest in fashion. I hate when people only have books like that because it's a trend, imagine you have a book written about you but people only buy it because the binder looks aesthetically pleasing. Find what your interested in and buy books that reflect your personality and interests, your home should be the essence of you, not some random on instagram. I'm all for following trends but put your own personality into it. Also I honestly hate black and white check floors, but the beige version I'm thinking is going to be my new courtyard paving inspo ... so thankyou!

[@ArvinOlano]

FACTS!!! Ty for sharing your thoughts love this so much 🤍

[@maryannhartzell2958]

I love the checkerboard design. It is timeless and goes with everything.

[@653j521]

Maryann Hartzell But will you still love it when it is everywhere from floors to bedspreads to mugs? Then will everyone be sick of it, like they are sick of other overused trends?

[@Person-mh6xq]

I agree it’s timeless, but it certainly doesn’t go with everything!

[@judysweeny1203]

I recently bought a house that had the black and white tile floors in the grand entry foyer. It was one of the major features that I loved about the house. It was built in 2004. I painted the foyer walls black which made the floors pop even more.

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Right before you held up the Tom Ford book there was either an orb, or dust particle, that came from behind you and floated to the right off the screen! 😲 I'm a new subbie, and love what you're doing for all of us; helping us "get it right"! 😘 Blessings my lovely, Washington State 🌲💕

[@JacquelineLP]

We are going with a black and white Checkerboard tile for the kitchen floor here in our fixer upper! So excited to see what it's gonna look like when completed! 😁🥳

[@greggdoty3076]

LOVE Vervoordt, one of my faves. Have that book. Love Wabi-Sabi, which, really, is more of a philosophy than a style but anyway... Casual, calming, simple, peaceful, comfortable (OK, and, yes, luxurious.) I feel like I could RELAX in his spaces. And that is the deal-breaker for me--if I cannot RELAX in the rooms, then I'm out. Hate boucle. Hate open shelving. Love checkerboard but only in flooring. Own the Tom Ford book, too. lol

[@ArvinOlano]

YESSSSSS 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@mochagrl78]

I love how this channel allows you to have an opinion. And you don't get ganged up on if you don't like something.

[@CharF]

Boucle is not okay!! It's got to go. It's a little catch all for lint. Not great for furniture. Jmho

[@MsPerfectpug]

Arvin - first of all I just want to say love your look today - you look so chic - I do like some trends but not a big fan of open shelving. I do incorporate some trends into my home to keep it looking fresh & stylish & not boring

[@ArvinOlano]

Thank you Mary!! And yes it’s so fun playing around with trends

[@teebee5326]

Yay! Puhleeeeeze ditch the Tom Ford books. It's 'wannabe' decor.

[@almad4355]

Along with the stupid beads.

[@patriciacasalrodriguez]

@@almad4355 yes, enough with grandma's rosary beads, please haha

[@emmaw390]

couldn’t agree more on wabi sabi! it’s a lifestyle and culture, not a trend! axel and his magic of wabi sabi design is just becoming more known in younger populations so I think it’s coming off as a trend. loved this video!

[@colinwhitlock276]

I love boucle! But in moderation. Limit it to just one piece in a room, like a sofa or chair - no more. The checkerboard pattern is a classic, always and forever. Instead of the Tom Ford book, opt for the updated Pucci book from Taschen. It's amazing and isn't as ubiquitous. Personally, I have a lot of beautiful things, but way too much for open shelving. It's attractive for barware, but not for a real working kitchen. Wabi Sabi is just too minimal for me. It's lovely in a picture, but too cold and stark for a home. I tend to like stuff - within reason.

[@itsmesay6917]

I like the shelving in magazines and show rooms, but not in my house. I like clean and crisp clean looking kitchen and that shelving with displays would make it look crowded. Plus, it will get dusty and oily in time, especially in a Filipino house like mine where we cook hundred times a day.

[@mena580]

Spot on Arvin! Sick and tired of "influencers" trashing styles just bc they are trendy. I have open shelves and I not only love them, they are practical. I had house guests who made themselves coffee and granola bc it was all right there. Any of the ones you listed would be great in any home. You don't need a whole house done wabi sabi, imagine a bathroom or a small library room. It's all about feeling good in your spaces and not trends. ☺

[@corneliastreets]

My childhood house had open shelving in the kitchen and they weren't difficult to maintain at all! I think what he said was right-just because something is on trend and doesn't fit your style and needs doesn't mean they aren't timeless or perfect for someone else's space.

[@solenniak]

I love open shelves 🙏🙏🙏they are very practical and modern and everything is aesy to clean and handle ,in fact i already trew out my old cabinets and put the floating shelves my kitchen look amazing

[@sandy949]

Yay, another great video! And your laugh is everything!!

[@OnFaYa]

10000000% agree with everything you mentioned! Another alternative “kitchen trend” to open shelving is counter cabinets snd the bonus is so much storage

[@hereforit2347]

I don’t do trends, labels, or designers and their logos. I like what I like. I like Tom Ford eyewear, but not because it bears his name. 👓

[@leticiavillarreal3689]

I love the checkerboard look on the floor. I agree that the white and beige looks awesome instead of black and white check.

[@alyssarea0406]

I love your wabi sabi explanation ❤ it's really a way of life and mindset.

[@fredmckibben6872]

I don't want my life to be that sparse

[@krussell89]

Boucle. Take it or leave it. I just love the sofa and chairs they're using it on, yumm! No to open shelving. A trend that won't last once everyone gets tired of dusting and cleaning their exposed dishware.

[@kennydietze1669]

Dammit, now I'm dreaming of having a conservatory that has those beige and white checkered tiles!

[@ArvinOlano]

Ok same tho

[@peggycearnach8034]

Wabi Sabi - Yes Boucle - No Open kitchen shelves - for aesthetics only. Keep things you actually use nice and clean inside the cupboards. Coffee table books - I would spill stuff on them (certified klutz). That’s all I can remember of what you said 💗

[@beaghmne2369]

Thanks for explaining Wabi-Sabi, and for the link to the book. I agree that it's often misunderstood. But this philosophy has been around for centuries and isn't going anywhere. I love it, but understand that it's a personal preference as far as interior design goes. However it offers a lot for the philosophical and actual lifestyle mindset.

[@rebeccasanford8607]

I’m liking the checkerboard. Especially in the warm brown