SWAP THIS FOR THAT | home decor, furniture, & art

[@katiek776]

I love the idea of having a kid in your life make art for your home! If you know a kid who's really interested in making art, not only do you end up with a super unique piece for your space, but it's also super affirming for the kid!

[@wasselpa]

YES!

[@elsieglue1328]

Yes! Kids are often great at doing massive abstract pieces too. I took a roll of lining paper outside and my kids worked on a stretch of it with loads different art supplies. The result is my favourite and our most complimented artwork. And it's massive.

[@bellaluna9572]

my parents still have art pieces from us 3 kids around the house and it's been so fun to come back home and see your artwork from when you were 8 or 9

[@user-qi3hf8ko3q]

@@elsieglue1328omg could you please send it to me

[@maried.3613]

Would love the same type of "swap this for that" video but with items from your subscribers! We could send you pictures of a room with an item we know we want to change up and you recommend something!

[@juliecollins9820]

so glad to see bar carts mentioned, to me they just seem like dust collectors and for some reason I imagine them to rattle as you walk past.

[@shellisannes464]

Ditto! In California homes, we also have no room for them in general either.

[@elizabethchurchill2933]

YES YES YES!!! Thanks for saying that about real plants. Also switch out fake (purely decorative) books for real books.

[@parcheesy33]

Yes… honestly coffee table books need to end as a concept. We all know that TOM FORD one has never been opened

[@telmo7088]

yes! YES! REAL BOOKS! never understood buying books just for decorative purpose..

[@decilimpoco]

I don’t understand the issue, there are actually some really amazing design books out there. Like landscape design books are amazing or a retrospective on an artist… Like if you actually read the text and not just look at the pictures it would make sense to you why they are great.

[@kthewhite7453]

As someone that doesn't have a green thumb, or a lot of time, I like to buy easy to care for plants and mix in a few fake plants of the more difficult kind. Ppl are often surprised when they find out there are fake plants hidden among the real because the fake plant quality has improved lately.

[@julieannelovesbooks]

I think if you don’t read then don’t buy real books. Etsy has really cool decorative book sets that you can buy. Why spend a lot of money on books if you’re not a reader?!?! That makes absolutely no sense to me. (I’m an avid reader, I read around 60+ books every year. If you think I own all of them physically you’re wrong. I read mostly on my tablet and I purchase pretty physical copies of my favorites and ones I want to reread). But you’re spot on with the plants. Either buy real plants or don’t do plants at all. Fake plants just look really weird to me.

[@amberdoll1125]

My god I never thought about the knife blocks being gross in the slots!!!! I don’t have one but now I never will. Such a good point

[@vjhreeves]

If you wash and dry your knives, WHY are they gross?

[@gosheryblog]

I had a knife block for years and it always seemed dirty to me. Now I have two really good knives and a handful of cheap paring knives, all stowed safely in a drawer and that's all I need. Such an improvement!

[@jumpgenx2571]

YES to all of this. Mix styles. Mix patterns. Mix old and new. Opt for real over fake. Pick art from artists. Pick art from children. Surround yourself with what you love. Shop your own home first. Have fun. That’s all. 💕

[@katiedavis512]

I love the tip about custom framing. One of the reasons why pro framing is so expensive is your photos are archivally sealed, and should last significantly longer than if you just threw them in a target frame. (Many framed prints are rated for 100 years or longer.) If you have photos or art pieces that are really meaningful to you, get them custom framed! It’s worth it, I promise!

[@AJ-ls4jh]

I did not know this!

[@wasselpa]

YES

[@katherinewalton-myers9337]

I’m a professional framer, I second this! Framing protects your art! It’s so worth it for original art, photographs, precious items etc!

[@elizabethduffy2145]

See on the 'swap in for real plants'. If you kill anything green or live in a place without enough light for a plant to thrive, get real dried flowers. I saw beautiful dried arrangements in France, still really lovely texture and colour for a space, but the fact they were natural just elevated the look more than a plastic or silk alternative.

[@y-yyy]

Yesss, I think this is a much more realistic replacement! Living plants are just not the same, they require specific conditions, you can't just stick a real plant anywhere.

[@rshore25]

your opinions are always perfy but the knife magnet gives off serial killer vibes

[@katherinewalton-myers9337]

As a professional framer: thrifting frames is amazing! It can be cheaper than a ready-made. However you have to be aware that only wood frames a able to be re-used! Those foam ones are impossible to re- fit. You can also purchase less expensive frames but get professional Matting that will protect your art and make it look a million times better. Also do go look into professional framing, it’s not the cheapest thing, but I swear it changes everything when it comes to your interior design!

[@kthxbi]

as someone who worked in a kitchen store, i 100% agree with the knife block thing. they're ugly and awkward to place, often come with a bunch of knives you really don't need, can blunt your knives over time, and can definitely accumulate bacteria. Magnet strip is 100% the way to go. It looks nicer, it takes up less room, and it doesn't come in contact with your blade edge at all, so doesn't impact sharpness

[@darcybaker7545]

Thank you! Knife blocks are totally disgusting. Your advice was spot on. As a person whose been alive for a lot of trends, your advice is both on trend and timeless. I love your emphasis on thrifted and vintage items as well as using color. So sick of all white beige and grey!

[@jenniferarvai3438]

Took your advice and switched out an old dream catcher - (I know, I know) with a thrifted penguin art piece and the whole vibe has improved immensely.

[@kiwichick567]

oooh yes please more prop styling videos!! You have such a wonderful eye for vignettes and I find it insanely inspiring.

[@aliyah8926]

Would LOVE more prop styling AND finishing that Matilda Goad series YES

[@Mimulus2717]

huge fan of footstools, I have 3 one I move all over the house whenever I need help reaching high shelves, one I keep under my bedside table as a place for books, and a third next to a side chair as a side table. Two have fabric or crochet covers which can be swapped out like a pillow for seasonal pop of color. And also fan of hanging interesting textiles. We have a very graphic wool hooked rug my grandfather made back in the 60s that is actually really cool and is sort of a family heirloom we hung in the stair well (which happens to get excellent light).

[@susannainglin9109]

Paige, you always have the best earrings! Maybe you can do a video on how you find cute earrings? And maybe some links :)

[@sakhirathore4334]

i think she buys them from zara

[@monkeyhay]

I feel blessed by this uploading schedule Paige! In this period, your videos are like the “omg finally I can stop cry for 15 minutes cause there’s a new video” so thank u! Love from Italy ❤️

[@DontPanicLaugh]

I absolutely hate knife blocks for the same reason you mentioned, but I also don't like having them out on a magnet strip because I have an irrational fear that somehow it will lead to easier access to either accidentally (or purposefully) hurting someone (mostly myself). So, I just opted for an in-drawer storage unit for them.

[@anngraham3265]

I hang my quilts in my home. They are beautiful and bring me joy! I appreciate you suggesting this.

[@ganzitomarinela9410]

About the art idea- yes! I am expecting my second child and I am setting up the nursery very soon. My 5 year old will help with the art wall, we've talked about what should she paint, we have chickens and dogs, so far she's decided she will paint a chicken, our dogs and she wants to include a portrait of the family. I'm excited to have something original and not from Target instead and I will save myself some money! great video like always!

[@slakraze6288]

Yes to original art! Using mats when framing original art is super important- otherwise the art will eventually stick to the glass and basically be ruined. Sadly I know this from experience. It’s tempting to cheap out when yr on a budget but you can get mats for cheap too, it’s worth the extra step.

[@katherinewalton-myers9337]

I’m a pro framer, I second this!

[@heleneroue6951]

I swear every single time I watch one of your videos I'm going onto Facebook Marketplace straight after and scroll for hours. You're a good (but bad) influence on my antique spending habits!

[@leticiahayashi]

I love yooou, Paige 🌸 Can you talk about how can we store our shoes? I always find it difficult!

[@kiwichick567]

Yes. And also how to store just a handful of shoes by the front door without using those boring two-tiered shoe shelves.

[@hllymchll]

shoe cabinets! Ikea has some good ones made of wood that you could fix to not look so ikea-ish. my front door just opens up straight to the living and dining room and this fits perfectly and only comes off the wall a few inches

[@RikkiMonk07]

Haha Paige! I just love her personality lol especially her sign offs😂 they’re always like “mkay…bye”. Haha my husband, who is not into interior design, even loves watching her videos with me. If I’m watching one on my phone with him nearby, as soon as he here’s her voice, he’s like “you’re watching Paige?! Put her on the TV so I can watch!” Lol

[@OrganikHarmoni]

Watching this felt like taking a bite of a warm chunky chocolate chip cookie The curtains are great, but the colors don't go together... it is warm and the room is cool . Soo, maybe a black/navy and white with the touch of red . Really enjoyed it

[@jasmineanndixon8146]

Your taste is such a breath of fresh air. I HATE boho tapestries and LOVE a good medieval style tapestry, and I feel like I'm the only one.

[@stephyoungren]

I also love a medieval tapestry! I actually found a beautiful tapestry on marketplace that’s of an Italian village. it feels more like art since it’s of a landscape

[@brihp]

would totally love more prop styling videos!! or just kind of educational videos about the world of interior design/styling in general. Maybe I'm just a nerd who loves to learn, but I often love understanding WHY something works or what the thought process is in making certain choices! anyway, loved this vid, love your channel, ty for being such a big inspo! :)

[@littlegirlblue6326]

hey paige! i found the very few actually good interior design youtube channels (but they're all by magazines lol). obviously home & garden, nathalie farman-farma and alexandra tolstoy are my fav homes. but new york magazine's interior lives is super interesting too. i love amy sedaris and olivia song's homes. vogue's videos are sort of hit or miss, i love hamish bowles' home so much i think everyone should check it out!

[@aisling8308]

Quintessence shows some interesting homes too

[@cissssa]

omggg yes please review alexandra tolstoy's house

[@juliab6]

would love to see a review of Amy Sedaris' apartment on this channel!!!

[@rubama]

Hi Paige ! How about a video on color combination (walls+kitchen elements for exemple) :)

[@hereforit2347]

In The Goodbye Girl, Marsha Mason’s character had a large Indian tree of life tapestry nailed to the wall behind her bed in lieu of a headboard. I fell in love with it. I bought two very similar ones and made them into curtains. She had the quintessential 70’s NYC boho apartment. Lauren Hutton had an even better one in The Gambler. I draw more design inspiration from film than I do magazines. I like that set design uses decor to give us insight into a character or family. I also like that it can run the gamut when it comes to period, socio-economic status, location, or someone’s state of mind. It is as much about expression and personality as it is about aesthetics.

[@amberbanuelos7053]

Couldn’t agree more about the throw blankets; we were gifted the exact ones you showed but I crotchet my own, so those are in the storage part of the chaise in my couch (IKEA!) and mine are out on display. And I framed the first pieces of art my kids made in preschool and have them on display. They’re abstract and meaningful and I love them. Glad to hear that’s on trend, though I’m keeping them up even after it’s out of style 😂

[@lisaharris2307]

Hello hello hello Paige!!!.....You are definitely one of our favorites for sure. We are fellow Chicagoans here, we are totally out of your target age demographic BUT DESPITE us being old old farts, we follow you & love your "Moxy" . My husband and I are renovating our house at age 55 and I'm looking at KZbin videos for inspiration for decorating. I'M trying to change it up. We just love your definite Chicago attitude. Please don't ever change!!!! Totally refreshing to see somebody who says it like it is! I am the same way! My name is Lisa and all my friends are the same way too...it's just the way we're brought up some people love it some people hate it but at least we're real. keep the videos coming,we are enjoying them immensely..very refreshing! My favorite part of today's video is that "When things are so ugly that it's good!" 💖😉☺️ Love it!!!

[@Sa91905]

Please do a vid on bathrooms? Very little inspiration for bathroom renos out there. Having to gut the bathroom in my new place because it’s dirty, and not sure what to do. Thank you, Page ❤

[@rhiannonwhite2514]

Love love love - yes, real plants people. I cringe at the dust on the leaves of those plastic plants. Ha! I always love everything you do & would love to see things/decor items you’d splurge on! I bought a Nickey Kehoe quilt for my bed and thanks to you, my bed looks so beautiful! I’d love to see more on splurge items, new & antique/vintage.

[@emilyschultheiss2929]

I totally agree and dislike faux plants, but tbh my real plants get pretty dusty 🙈

[@camilaolano4084]

@@emilyschultheiss2929 I WAS THINKING THE SAME

[@vjhreeves]

Instagram is literally crawling with independent small artists selling their work affordably. I am actually one of them 😊 and we appreciate your support more than I can express.

[@jacky-bi7dl]

I will never get rid of old colorful Christmas fairy lights (not LED) in my bedroom. They make everything so cozy, I love the colors and I love having an extra light that is not white/yelllow and too bright.

[@leaschmitt2496]

Hey paige! I love your content so much! You're one of my favourite interior design creators! But I did wanna say, please don't endorse betterhelp. They're not as great of an organisation as they want to portray (you can look up the controversies they have surrounding them quite easily)

[@hs2874]

Bar carts - like any open shelving solution - require constant dusting. It can be annoying. A console with closed doors can hold your liquor bottles too.

[@czechoutabigail1603]

I would love to see more prop styling videos. Also, I'd love to find out how Paige go into this line of work. Sounds very interesting!

[@tinyprints5423]

Oh, knife blocks! The big thing with a huge knife block set is that you're getting knives you probably don't need or will use. Thinking steering clear of them in the first place and investing in a few nice knives you'll use consistently is a better approach, if you can swing it. And knife blocks are gross! Especially if people aren't diligent about making sure their knives are dry before putting away. For people who aren't feeling magnetic strips (thinking kiddos or people who don't want their knives exposed), you can get drawer knife inserts to store knives out of sight--which kinda feels like a compromise between the giant knife block taking up counter space and the exposed magnetic strip. Drawer knife inserts are easier to eyeball to make sure they're clean/not getting gross.

[@palecompass3598]

In exchange for the art, give the the kid your poof. I think proofs are great in little kids' rooms, especially baby and toddler rooms because it's something to climb and tumble on without getting hurt.

[@VelvetHeartbeat]

Yes to more prop styling videos! 🤍

[@jessicalisska8883]

Yes more prop styling! I loved that vlog where you took us with you on a job.

[@Anthony-fr8tj]

Lena Gustafson makes really cool art too, I found her recently! Super affordable prints and original works on paper. Really unique style and great color palettes too~~

[@martalaureano2553]

I enjoyed this very much . I live in a small studio and was rearranging so I moved my ladder shelf from living room with books and picture frame to the bathroom with now candles and towels also moved bowls around and changed the use . Can you make a video about re using apartment decor/ accessories differently in another room ? I would love to see your ideas or if anyone can comment an idea.

[@preeti7236]

Yes to more prop styling videos !

[@mollierocket705]

Yes to the 🪴🪴🪴!! If you can’t keep a plant alive, don’t have plants.

[@nonibrain]

I just discovered your channel today (thank you for the wedding video gem) and am HOOKED. Please dear G make a video about the spray foam furniture, pastels, and smiley face graphics that are sweeping the nation. Maybe you already have.... can't wait to explore this rabbit hole all night.

[@bijoubijou7500]

Hi Paige! Thank you for the Wednesday/Sunday streak. I have thoroughly enjoyed more content from you. I would love to see more prop styling videos and your review of Matilda Goad's home series. Thank you for sharing your design perspective.

[@alittlebitofdeepa7573]

You are absolutely right about the arts made by kids!! My dad always framed my paintings and put them on walls.. we would get so many compliments from guests. I ve framed some of my art work that I did when I was like 9 or 10 years old and honestly I think they look super cute. I also did some paintings for my baby girl's room which I love because it's personalised and has so much value.

[@rmonson5002]

Yes, Paige, please show more prop styling videos. I would LOVE that. And I totally concur about the plants.

[@wrenleslie3243]

YES to more prop styling videos!!!

[@jenkenj]

I am ALL 👏🏻 ABOUT 👏🏻 THE 👏🏻 KNIFE 👏🏻MAGNET 👏🏻 BAR 👏🏻 Spoken someone that’s worked in a number of commercial kitchens, where it’s all about cleanliness and function lol.

[@traumgewitter7324]

I would LOVE to see a whole video dedicated to couches! I find it incredibly difficult to find the perfect combo of style, comfort, budget and quality. Thrifting may seem like the perfect solution but I see mostly ugly ones in second hand stores and I don't know how to find the good ones and make them work with my style ... Do you have any advice?

[@laurabarrientos5013]

LOL when you said no to “digital art print that you throw on your ikea frame” the entire Alexandra Gater team shook hahahaha

[@ihatehandles111]

Absolutely despise alexandra gaters style lol, I had to tell youtube to stop recommending that channel

[@laurabarrientos5013]

@@ihatehandles111 it’s definitely not my style but I can always learn something new from them. And they’re quite entertaining

[@chandaharkins4418]

Like, why have art that means nothing to you??

[@glowyintentions6005]

Please make a video discussing bathrooms. I feel like I haven’t watched any bathroom content from you. How do I style a bathroom w/o it looking cheap or cheesy?! Lol

[@theloveofsound]

This was one of the better swap out vids with real world considerations. I do have a leather pouf I picked up in Morocco 😊

[@stephcodina]

I would love to see more prop styling videos please :)

[@jennypeter2140]

Yes to more prop stying videos!! Please!

[@hr3134]

Yes! Your side-eye for fake plants was hysterical. Flowers too… studies have shown having fresh flowers improves mood. And it doesn’t have to be a lot, a bud vase with a bloom or two, fresh leaves or branches from the yard, or a small bouquet from a grocery. Beauty from nature, REAL nature, improves the mood of a room. Love your perspective Paige. Side-note, you may like videos from Quintessence?

[@CookieDr007]

And touching soil-- it apparently has natural anti depressants in it 🤷‍♀️🔥🌱☘️

[@linnh4304]

PAIGE! We want more of everything haha. Every video you do turns out as a success. I don’t even read your video-titles anymore I just click on them because I know it’s gonna be good! Love from Sweden ✨❤️

[@alfred6101]

yes pls paige! would love to follow along for prop styling 🍊🍊🍊🍊

[@jasminekaleigh3248]

a budget friendly room/apartment makeover series would be incredible Like decor for dorms && community living omg pls

[@austinmarlowe8637]

The satisfaction I have as someone who already has a knife strip!

[@milsum1443]

you should do a review of the sims 4 furniture design. maybe even try playing it. that could be so funny

[@milsum1443]

there are a bunch of expansion packs so you could review each pack concept overall. I feel like it'll be a roast but I'm here for that

[@Thegirlwith6names]

I’m really just so obsessed with your personality!

[@kimberlycecil8692]

Used to have a knife block in the 80's, and I would submerge it in hot soapy water because I always worried about what was in it too! Always came out clean, but still!

[@briannarose7869]

Yes to more prop styling videos! 👏👏👏

[@cvonsutphen]

I was just enjoying a casual supper of cinnamon toast crunch from a fancy bowl because I'm extra and depressed. I feel better now after a Wassel intervention.

[@susanma4899]

I don't have a pouf, I have one of those camel saddle things. At the time I was living in a really tiny apt and sat on the floor to eat. That stool was just the right height for when I didn't want to sit on the floor. I got it at the flea market. (I just googled them and they're so expensive now!! I paid $35 for mine.)

[@xxbeccebxx]

Ooo! Can you show us how to decorate a master bedroom!?!?

[@micheledowney3884]

Love your prop styling and bts at work vids. Well ... actually ... love ALL your vids and I'm so glad I found you here - you've quickly become one my top 3 youtubers x

[@nommh]

I’m so with you on the plants! Real or nothing. Since I’m very old: We made fun of macrame stuff when it was last major in the 1970s. And the thrifted frames! So much more unique and sustainable. If you’re rich have one made for the piece of art you want to hang. Not as sustainable perhaps, but it is helping local craftspersons. This is a wonderful video idea!

[@funnytime1111]

Would def like some prop styling videos, and tips for prop styling if you have any. I have an Etsy shop and suck at taking product photos

[@evelinabugaychuk7855]

Omg yes to more prop styling videos and also you ask what we want to see but genuinely anything you put out I’ll watch 10x

[@app9]

Oy! In 7:45 I spot a Finnish tapestry! It's called "Porin tienoot", and it just happens to me by favourite traditional design. My grandma had that exact rug, but unfortunately I didn't inherit it... :D It's so, so, so gorgeous. It's also so, so, so expensive to even make. If you are interested in traditional rug designs, you should check out Finland and other nordic countries. We've got it going.

[@kseniab913]

Please do props videos, I’d love to know how you create that great end result.

[@daneeinglis1894]

I think I've commented about the art in my home before on one of your videos. I paint, my son paints and does digital art, I have paintings from a brother, a cousin, and friends, I've inhereted paintings that my dad bought plus his edible blueprints (which he sold in the seventies and my sisters and I still occasionally find in antique or second hand shops) and I don't feel at home until I have those things hanging on the walls. I literally could live without furniture but not without art! Loved your suggestion to get kids a set of paints in the colors you want and let them paint a one of a kind piece!

[@TheBibi0602]

I KNEW IT! I don't hate all the interior decorators on YT!~!! !!

[@berlinorama]

I so agree about the vintage frames. I buy most of mine either on Ebay or flea markets, then (if the picture warrants it) I take them to a professional framer for a proper, high quality mat and backing and also good glass if they don't come with it. I just got rid of my knife block to make more space on the counter and now use a knife insert in a drawer. Sadly, I didn't have space on the wall for a magnetic knife rack.

[@alhalabikatya3473]

I’m now in the process of designing a bar area at home. To me shelves look super plain and uninspiring 😁 I’m planning on finding a console and spicing it up with cool shaker, glassware and so on. I think this would look much more interesting than a shelf with bottles.

[@margaretroberts3435]

Yes please more styling videos....cute cup BTW

[@mbarda]

i recently took a cooking class and the chef told me if you have a knife block, it should be disinfected every two months (bleach/water solution is best) but who doesn't know to disinfect them once in a while?

[@darrisnelson5223]

Love these and agree with everything. I have never liked knife blocks. It’s more of a fear of someone breaking in while I sleep and going to the kitchen to find a knife and voilà! Instead I found a bamboo knife holder that fits perfectly in the drawer next to my stove. Gives me a little heads-up time while he rummages aground looking…🤫

[@maryking2597]

I have slasher trauma, too, so no knives left anywhere on my kitchen counter!

[@MaggieStrange1]

I know string lights are so young but for some reason the cozy look they give... I don't know if I'll ever get over it. I'm trying though.

[@RazzberryJamSesh]

Yes, more prop styling videos, please 🙃

[@kikimincksroten4828]

In the drawer knife block that lays flat is life changing! Amazon!

[@bellaraschke]

Your videos are the reason I still open KZbin. LOVE THEM!! You’ve inspired me to fix up my pillow sitch. I have a question, what do you think are nice options to put a TV on if you can’t mount it and your home is quite tight? How does one make that look aesthetic? Do you go with a small buffet?

[@stephyoungren]

There are some small projectors available now that could be a good alternative if you have enough wall space

[@manuelquinones5579]

Love the real plants one! 💚🪴

[@karajfree]

Our girl never misses

[@hestermarseille4989]

You actually are my hangover cure, thank youuu

[@btamez7669]

yeeesssss get rid of the "knife block" and bring the magnet!!!!

[@stephaniemaxfield5126]

I would like to see a video of you thrifting for home decor.

[@wapnicawapnica9745]

russians used to hang rugs on the wall in USSR (you can still see it in old-school houses), it can sometimes look pretty cool

[@maddiekinsman1815]

Would love to see a video about where to spend your money when furnishing an apartment vs. what you should just get from Ikea/thrift!

[@cassietemple-boyer7071]

Hi Paige, this is a video idea : what to do with a corridor / hallway ? :) :) :)

[@sunshinekiara]

Love every video you make!! Can we do some more where you look at your subscribers homes?

[@kim99356]

Holy shit you did that chair art?! Been obsessed with it since I saw it in you apartment tour. Amazing!