I was classically trained in piano, and to me nothing is sadder than someone with a piano in their home despite never playing it i.e. just for the looks. If you do buy a piano, I highly recommend you also try playing it! It helps with mental issues like keeping away dementia, it helps improve hand-eye coordination, and you can impress guests and yourself with some beautiful music!
As an artist I can tell you, if you want to avoid gallery prices my recommendation is to contact artists directly. Many, me included, are happy to work with you. The benefits are a) better price (depending on the artwork) and b) you will own a true original artwork that was made specifically for you. Cheers!!
@@thegiantratthatmakesalloft9415 you can contact them directly from their websites, or DM them on social media or even visit their studios if they have open-to-the-public ones.
Exactly. It looks too trendy for me, and it’ll go out of fashion a couple years. For fashion, general trends can be good but for interior design, timeless is best.
I feel like some of these risk coming off as phony. Having a piano if you don't play, taxidermy if you don't hunt, a pool table if you don't play billiards, it a book shelf curated as a decoration, rather than a place to store your books, feels like you're trying much too hard, rather than being the relaxed and comfortable in your skin gentleman that all of the other GG videos put forth as the ideal way to live.
That's a bit like saying it is phony to eat meat if you do not hunt and butcher it yourself or to eat bread if you do not grow and harvest the grain or wear clothes that you did not sew yourself. We try to show you things that you might like and can incorporate into your life. If not, that is ok. A piano makes for a nice decorative object, and we have one even though neither my wife nor I could play when we got it. But think about it, how would you ever learn to play pool or piano without having access to one? I have taken some classes and practiced and it is challenging but we also have a player, so we can listen to piano music while having dinner on a weeknight, or when we read a book or others play it at parties. There are wonderful taxidermy artists that have created stunning things, why do you have to hunt them to display them? and why can't a book shelf with your own books be decorative? We read our books and do not have nice looking leather bound books that no one reads, but they create a special atmosphere, and if that is what you like, go for it. The way interiors make you feel have a big impact on your happiness. Of course, if you are just trying to impress people, then you have a hard time at the moment as no one comes to your place anyways. But it is even better to design the space so you like it and enjoy it, and to keep an open mind
I agree. I think personal spaces should be defined by the nature and character of the person, and their life experiences. Otherwise it comes off as pretentious.
@@gentlemansgazette , I will say that I appreciate the video, but on a piano, I think it's a bit odd to have one, unless you intend to play, learn to play it, or have it play music. I don't find it gentlemanly to have a piano around "just because". It looks nice, but the connotations surrounding a piano can seem (I emphasis seem, and do not mean to accuse anyone) a bit classist. Ultimately, people must do what they feel comfortable with, but it seems odd to just use an instrument associated with a certain economic class just to fill space, and not to actually play music to me it seems like: 1) The piano is just used to signal to others your own economic class (this may not actually be the case, but if one does not play it OR does not intend to learn, it would be a reasonable assumption for people to make)/show off 2) At a time where many do not have a lot of space to begin with, it seems a little gaudy to me, to fill in the space with an item that is never intended to be used. Again, I say these things without any judgement, just trying to offer a different perspective as I'm sure many people with a piano (like Raphael), are quite fine, well mannered, and kind individuals. The piano, is the only thing on this list that I felt was not necessarily "gentlemanly" in spirit.
Indeed. It´s like wearing a coat of arms of a family, you don´t belong to. That´s just something, wannabes and imposters do. I always recommend to imagine Sherlock Holmes entering a room. What conclusions would he come to? How emberrassing would they be?
As a side note to the piano, please do tune it at least once a year especially if you expect to have visitors who actually play the piano. Also, if you have friends who are musicians, get them to advise your purchase, as a good piano can be gotten for an excellent price if you are prepared to spend some time hunting, both with dealers, and places like Gumtree, etc.
Gentleman's Gazette, it’s the change in humidity and temperature that causes a piano to go out of tune. The more stable those two things, the longer it will stay in tune.
tnmtemerity and also put them along the inside wall and always get an iron frame piano and a stool with storage.. I don’t play.. my mum does and has a 30s baby grand and a nifty metronome from the same era. She’s also got a pianola and heaps of rolls. And a few music cabinets for her music books
Taxidermy can be very classy. I have butterflies displayed in my office, people always walk right up and inspect. The amazing colours and patterns always catch people’s interests.
As a Architect I feel immensely appreciate for this information. I already knew the elements but the differential of this video is the elements origins. Thanks a lot
I love the Greek Revival style and as a pianist I’d be great to have a massive 9’ ebony Steinway concert grand in a dedicated music room, and a Victorian square grand in a parlor.
I've been collecting and restoring antiques and antique furniture for several decades now. I like to consider myself eclectic, but the basis of of the decor I feel comfortable with is fairly tradition, and compatible with what you suggest in this video. Additional items that come to mind would probably seem cliché, e.g 17th century maps, long case clocks and marble busts, but they still fit nicely. Most long case clocks tick only once a second so they can be a very restful presence, by the way. I do think it's good to "kick out the jams" once in a while, maybe in a "man cave" setting. When I retired my 1940 Indian Chief from the road it became quite an interesting design element for the next several years. Let's just say, no one left the house without commenting on it.
I’ve got a chesterfield-styled wingback chair that looks almost exactly like the one at 6:04 but it’s an office chair on wheels and the color is a little more reddish, sort of closer to burgundy. It’s got real wood and genuine leather. I inherited it a few years ago, along with a solid wood Sligh desk and a little lamp from my uncle (my dad’s older sister’s second husband), who inherited it from his father. Needs a little TLC but I love it
My style runs to the 1920's. A revival of traditional decor was popular during that decade, and the furnishings were easily found and not outrages in cost. I live in a 1919 home, with much natural woodwork and original lighting fixtures. My home has the built-in book cases, as well as a built-in buffet in the dining room. On the painting area, I love seascapes and marine [ship] portraits. All my furnishings are contemporary to my home. Being a grand piano is a space gobbler, I have a vintage player upright, paper rolls and I make the music. No "stuffed" creatures or plants are present!
I’d say the home is the most important variable, aside from maybe the owner themselves. I’d you have a loft in a small apartment building it’s gonna look weird to have a grand piano and curated art- but by the same token most large houses/mansions just look *weird* with post modern or minimalist looks (if you’re such a minimalist why is your house large enough to house 5 families, lol).
That’s very true. I’m getting kinda tired of the generic Hollywood Hills style home where everything is white and has no texture. I’d much rather have a more traditional style.
Although taxidermy mounts may "last forever", one should avoid displaying antique specimens in an open area of the home. The process of preservation employed arsenic, which in time leaks as dust (especially around eyes and legs). A family heirloom trophy should be permanently encased in a locked glass cabinet.
First off, I am a fan of your channel. As a young man and emerging professional it is difficult to find reliable sources for haberdashery and sartorial topics. I have had a passion for style since primary school, and have been a fan for some time now. I am an architectural student and will be graduating next year. Having worked in a design firm, I believe this is one of the most accurate videos on interior design for what I call "warm" homes. I am seeing now that the "minimalist" and clean style is on its way out of popularity. Traditional is still around for a reason...
Great video. 👍I consider myself a minimalist gentleman style wise, however I can appreciate the aesthetics of the Classic design featured here. My parents in NW Pennsylvania own a turn of the century Doctors home and it naturally lends itself to this style, even today. Palms and all. I was rather surprised a Grandfather Clock was not on your list of design elements, but I think you covered all the major ones nicely.
This is interesting, very well done and I’ve enjoyed it. However, one note about the bookshelf. If one is purchasing books to put on shelves as simply a design element of his living space, he is missing the point of what books are for. As well, he is tenuously perched on the precipice of what being a gentleman is all about. Being a gentleman has both form and substance. Eventually someone will come into the space and inquire if the books have been read. An answer in the negative will reveal the charade.
You can have both. I have over 5,000 books (mostly science fiction). The bulk are in storage shelving, but a curated (and definitely read!) group are on display in my living room.
Thank you for the history of the design classics. Another good option for window coverings is real wood shutters. They are especially handsome in a library/game/billiards room and are available in a wide variety woods and colors.
Pianos traditionally are simply placed wherever they are to be played; lobbies, parlors, ect. You can bring your guitar or even cello to an event to play but not a piano, but even people who don't play an instrument may want to hear it sometimes and it's not bad manners to let a guest in your home to entertain others.
Agreed. All videos have great advice. The piano advice was garbage. Unless you play or are learning, or fool around with piano. Makes me look down on people like that. Show off real hobbies or collections no matter how unique or out of style. Respect on being real.
I’ve read your English Home Interior article multiple times and have incorporated some of those things as well as the things covered in this video into our newly purchased home. As always, thank you guys for the wealth of knowledge you bring to this community!
I've owned several wingback chairs over the past four decades, and I have always found them to be lacking in comfort. I now use the much more comfortable club chair option. Mine are covered in elephant grey leather, and my guests seem to gravitate to the them much more quickly than they did to the wingbacks.
I have never watched any video of you before, so I want to leave a warm compliment for creating such a qualitative video! I really appreciate the chosen words, missing hunt for new subscribers and omission of a lengthy introduction before getting to the point. Also, I cherish the respect you are showing to animals and women (13:26 & 10:52) Keep up the good work - it is seen!
I recommend tapestry, especially for those who don't like the idea of carpets collecting too much dust (allergies). Other thing adding flair to a room are a built in cocktail bar (maybe globe sized) a globe, a chandellier and the indirect lighting of a floor lamp.
The cheapest way to improve your interior design is to keep it clean! No cat/dog hair all over the floors, uncluttered living spaces and clean bathrooms/kitchen.
I think it's rather a mistake to completely ignore midcentury modern design. A wingback chair or large chesterfield is fine if you have a Craftsman house like that (it is very nicely appointed! I'm a big fan of Arts & Crafts style houses!), but would overwhelm smaller spaces. MCM accent chairs and dining room furniture fits better into the smaller houses and apartments that most urban people are living in these days. Though you may not consider the aesthetic "traditional" in the sense that some stuffy old Scottish people didn't have it in their 19th century hunting estates, Scandinavian midcentury modern design has been around long enough to be a part of classic design vernacular for decades now. We are now discussing matters of taste though, so I recognize that not everybody will agree.
I believe Preston said he would cover "classic" mid century modern in an upcoming video. He also commented that the style highlighted in this budget often requires a large space.
I loved this video and believe you dress your home like you dress yourself. I’m a contemporary urban gentlemen, which is reflected in both the way I dress my home as well as I dress. I’m not a hunter and say NO to taxidermy.
Good overview on some traditional styles. Just make sure to actually use the piano and care for it. Otherwise you ruin a perfectly fine instrument and there's nothing gentlemanly about that.
Grand Piano is really only good if you have lots of space. Having a good quality modern digital in rosewood looks modern but still in keeping with the style. If you play they can be much better than an equivalent acoustic, but also it sets a tone that is space efficient and isn't pretentious.
Simply owning something and pretending to have any given skill level with it are two very different things. Every tenderfoot I've ever known has mistaken the motto "be prepared" to mean be equipt.
@@Sebastian_Terrazas Yes I do. Very well in fact. I'm talking about simple melodies beginners learn. There is no reason anyone who can type would not be able to play those. My point being anyone who owns a piano should be able to play SOMETHING to a guest. I'm not talking about Hungarian Rhapsody or whatever. You seem to have a really high opinion of yourself though. Hope I didn't hurt your ego too bad.
Interesting video. However, as a gardener, I dislike artificial plants. Suggesting a "faux" palm tree is a mistake (most look cheap). Also, note that plants may not get enough light in "corners", so be sure to consider a plants' lighting needs when placing them.
I loved this video, I found it to be quite an interesting addition to the channel, it's about style too, although in a different way. I was quite amazed that you didn't mention-or I believe so-lighting as an item (green bank lamps and chandeliers, for example), and sculpture can be a beautiful substitute for taxidermy. I hope to see more of these series!
Loved the video, I work at an Auction House and when I need to I go all out with the 3 piece suits and colour :) we see all the beautiful furniture from the Victorian Era and Georgian Era and like you say, you can get amazing things for brilliant prices. Love the videos, keep on moving 😊
A tip for those looking at rugs online is to always check the clearance and sale section. I've found better stuff in there nearly always. It's a similar experience for me and levis denim, whenever I go to the store the best items are seemingly on clearance
I propose you to make a video about the style of the royalty and aristocrats. Maybe about what can we learn from them or something like that. They always have the perfect style in different occasions (like weddings and funerals that are often under the public eye).
If you live near an art school they tend to have degree shows where graduating students sell their artwork for fairly reasonable prices, much cheaper than in galleries. You might get lucky and end up with an important piece of juvenilia from a major artist, but even if not you get a unique piece of original art and help to support the next generation.
Antiques are very cheap right now, so it’s great to decorate with antiques. I always enjoy vintage mechanical things personally, particularly cars but watches, cameras, anything beautiful
Great video. Please make more of this kind of videos along with what you're doing normally. Looking forward to seeing the modern version of this. Cheers.
I changed my interior design 3 times,in the heyday i was with the Walmart look,then as things got tougher i went to a Goodwill influence,this year specifically it was all taken over by the Resident Evil motif
I would keep in mind that these are very specific styles and also follow trends (just from a different time period). As long as you like it and the pieces complement one another, then you have a winner.
Hello there, if you're looking for more great dressing gowns like the one you are wearing here, I would recommend Barturina Homewear. They make marvellous made-to-measure and bespoke gowns in a plethora of styles and fabrics.
"Success is based upon an inner sense of self and believing you have something to say in your own consistent way. I think we have to fight to maintain our unique style and taste in a would that would have us conform". - Ralph Lauren
Pool tables can be moved in a station wagon. The slate tops are actually 3 pieces and the entire thing can be disassembled relatively easily (just don't mix up the order of the slates. When I redecorated my home (after getting rid of the pool table which I sold at a profit but that's another story) I scoured Craigs List and Offer Up trying to figure out a design no one wanted. What got me started was an extremely ornate faux French Provincial dining room table/chairs that I got dirt cheap and to make a long story short I completely decorated my grand room into a Victorian/French Provincial theme. Even got a large faux white marble fireplace that cost someone $2,600 and I got used for $175. People see my living room and think I'm rich but I've got more money in my 3 wheel adult bicycle than I have in my grand room.
@@bobsagget9212 for you but not for many others. There are many flavors of modernity.. even McIntosh and Frank Lloyd Wright interiors have modern elements.
I was classically trained in piano, and to me nothing is sadder than someone with a piano in their home despite never playing it i.e. just for the looks. If you do buy a piano, I highly recommend you also try playing it! It helps with mental issues like keeping away dementia, it helps improve hand-eye coordination, and you can impress guests and yourself with some beautiful music!
I think that if you have guests over pretty often, having a piano and hiring a pianist for a party or gathering is a good idea.
Yes ..I quite agree.
Yes, it's telling how often one uses it, when the lid is covered in photographs of their spawn.
only for decoration it make`s no sense at all!
Facts man
As an artist I can tell you, if you want to avoid gallery prices my recommendation is to contact artists directly. Many, me included, are happy to work with you. The benefits are a) better price (depending on the artwork) and b) you will own a true original artwork that was made specifically for you. Cheers!!
Artists always have work available that they were not intending to sell but may do so.
This is 100% true, find an artist you like, and get a commission. I personally regularly buy art
How do you contact with the artist?
@@thegiantratthatmakesalloft9415 you can contact them directly from their websites, or DM them on social media or even visit their studios if they have open-to-the-public ones.
@@HaJassar 8 months ago and u still replied, thanks man :D
Over 90% of American interiors are done today in either Mid-Century Poverty or Contemporary Ikea.
Exactly. It looks too trendy for me, and it’ll go out of fashion a couple years. For fashion, general trends can be good but for interior design, timeless is best.
Modern Architecture and design is disgusting tbh
Contemporary Ick iea 😆 🤣 😂
Yes!!!
Duuuude 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That's because Americans have no history that taught them style and fashion. Its all about money in america
I feel like some of these risk coming off as phony. Having a piano if you don't play, taxidermy if you don't hunt, a pool table if you don't play billiards, it a book shelf curated as a decoration, rather than a place to store your books, feels like you're trying much too hard, rather than being the relaxed and comfortable in your skin gentleman that all of the other GG videos put forth as the ideal way to live.
That's a bit like saying it is phony to eat meat if you do not hunt and butcher it yourself or to eat bread if you do not grow and harvest the grain or wear clothes that you did not sew yourself. We try to show you things that you might like and can incorporate into your life. If not, that is ok. A piano makes for a nice decorative object, and we have one even though neither my wife nor I could play when we got it. But think about it, how would you ever learn to play pool or piano without having access to one? I have taken some classes and practiced and it is challenging but we also have a player, so we can listen to piano music while having dinner on a weeknight, or when we read a book or others play it at parties. There are wonderful taxidermy artists that have created stunning things, why do you have to hunt them to display them? and why can't a book shelf with your own books be decorative? We read our books and do not have nice looking leather bound books that no one reads, but they create a special atmosphere, and if that is what you like, go for it. The way interiors make you feel have a big impact on your happiness. Of course, if you are just trying to impress people, then you have a hard time at the moment as no one comes to your place anyways. But it is even better to design the space so you like it and enjoy it, and to keep an open mind
I agree. I think personal spaces should be defined by the nature and character of the person, and their life experiences. Otherwise it comes off as pretentious.
@@gentlemansgazette , I will say that I appreciate the video, but on a piano, I think it's a bit odd to have one, unless you intend to play, learn to play it, or have it play music. I don't find it gentlemanly to have a piano around "just because". It looks nice, but the connotations surrounding a piano can seem (I emphasis seem, and do not mean to accuse anyone) a bit classist.
Ultimately, people must do what they feel comfortable with, but it seems odd to just use an instrument associated with a certain economic class just to fill space, and not to actually play music to me it seems like:
1) The piano is just used to signal to others your own economic class (this may not actually be the case, but if one does not play it OR does not intend to learn, it would be a reasonable assumption for people to make)/show off
2) At a time where many do not have a lot of space to begin with, it seems a little gaudy to me, to fill in the space with an item that is never intended to be used.
Again, I say these things without any judgement, just trying to offer a different perspective as I'm sure many people with a piano (like Raphael), are quite fine, well mannered, and kind individuals. The piano, is the only thing on this list that I felt was not necessarily "gentlemanly" in spirit.
a piano would be the ideal instrument to own, if you desire easy access to making music.
Indeed. It´s like wearing a coat of arms of a family, you don´t belong to. That´s just something, wannabes and imposters do. I always recommend to imagine Sherlock Holmes entering a room. What conclusions would he come to? How emberrassing would they be?
Pre-1940s Bauhaus, Streamline, and Art-Deco's where my heart's at. Exciting that we're now diving into interior design. 😁
Why does host on this channels looks like bond villians..
I guess because most of those Villains are made to look gentleman like
For me he looks a bit like one of "the gentlemen" :D
@@KyleKartan87 the main villains in bond movies are gentleman..sometime even more so than bond
Even though I like Preston's, Raphael's, Kyle's style of dress. Not gonna lie, that comment gave me a chuckle.
Personally, I think the guy in the video looks and talks like an elf from Oblivion/Skyrim.
As a side note to the piano, please do tune it at least once a year especially if you expect to have visitors who actually play the piano. Also, if you have friends who are musicians, get them to advise your purchase, as a good piano can be gotten for an excellent price if you are prepared to spend some time hunting, both with dealers, and places like Gumtree, etc.
It all depends on temperature and relative humidity and age of the piano, some need to be tuned more often...
Gentleman's Gazette, it’s the change in humidity and temperature that causes a piano to go out of tune. The more stable those two things, the longer it will stay in tune.
I know, I am a pianist. I just find it really annoying when a piano is not looked after.
tnmtemerity and also put them along the inside wall and always get an iron frame piano and a stool with storage.. I don’t play.. my mum does and has a 30s baby grand and a nifty metronome from the same era. She’s also got a pianola and heaps of rolls. And a few music cabinets for her music books
Matthew Hilberts, I agree. That is always very disappointing.
I like a mish-mash of 1950's styling and cyberpunk.
One video I would love to see you guys make would be a “Home Bar guide”
BAMBAM2X I like the rolling bar cart and setup he has in his lounging area.
Taxidermy can be very classy. I have butterflies displayed in my office, people always walk right up and inspect. The amazing colours and patterns always catch people’s interests.
I was incredibly lucky to receive a standing piano for free.
It’s beautiful and still plays great, and looks great in my families living room
I've been wanting a video like this so yay in advance!
As a Architect I feel immensely appreciate for this information. I already knew the elements but the differential of this video is the elements origins. Thanks a lot
I love the Greek Revival style and as a pianist I’d be great to have a massive 9’ ebony Steinway concert grand in a dedicated music room, and a Victorian square grand in a parlor.
I've been collecting and restoring antiques and antique furniture for several decades now. I like to consider myself eclectic, but the basis of of the decor I feel comfortable with is fairly tradition, and compatible with what you suggest in this video. Additional items that come to mind would probably seem cliché, e.g 17th century maps, long case clocks and marble busts, but they still fit nicely. Most long case clocks tick only once a second so they can be a very restful presence, by the way.
I do think it's good to "kick out the jams" once in a while, maybe in a "man cave" setting. When I retired my 1940 Indian Chief from the road it became quite an interesting design element for the next several years. Let's just say, no one left the house without commenting on it.
Always liked the look of a Chesterfield style of furniture, but never knew the name of it.
Thanks for that!
I’ve got a chesterfield-styled wingback chair that looks almost exactly like the one at 6:04 but it’s an office chair on wheels and the color is a little more reddish, sort of closer to burgundy. It’s got real wood and genuine leather. I inherited it a few years ago, along with a solid wood Sligh desk and a little lamp from my uncle (my dad’s older sister’s second husband), who inherited it from his father. Needs a little TLC but I love it
You dressed sharp, time for your residence to be sharper than knives!
Also, Preston's home attire in this video is the best next thing in 2020
My style runs to the 1920's. A revival of traditional decor was popular during that decade, and the furnishings were easily found and not outrages in cost. I live in a 1919 home, with much natural woodwork and original lighting fixtures. My home has the built-in book cases, as well as a built-in buffet in the dining room. On the painting area, I love seascapes and marine [ship] portraits. All my furnishings are contemporary to my home. Being a grand piano is a space gobbler, I have a vintage player upright, paper rolls and I make the music. No "stuffed" creatures or plants are present!
I’d say the home is the most important variable, aside from maybe the owner themselves.
I’d you have a loft in a small apartment building it’s gonna look weird to have a grand piano and curated art- but by the same token most large houses/mansions just look *weird* with post modern or minimalist looks (if you’re such a minimalist why is your house large enough to house 5 families, lol).
That’s very true. I’m getting kinda tired of the generic Hollywood Hills style home where everything is white and has no texture. I’d much rather have a more traditional style.
Actually I disagree, I’ve seen a few apartments with this decor and it can be pulled off really well
i have 3 pianos in a studio apartment, but im nuts
Although taxidermy mounts may "last forever", one should avoid displaying antique specimens in an open area of the home. The process of preservation employed arsenic, which in time leaks as dust (especially around eyes and legs). A family heirloom trophy should be permanently encased in a locked glass cabinet.
I’ve found AMAZING paintings, gilded frames and mirrors at thrift stores.
First off, I am a fan of your channel. As a young man and emerging professional it is difficult to find reliable sources for haberdashery and sartorial topics. I have had a passion for style since primary school, and have been a fan for some time now.
I am an architectural student and will be graduating next year. Having worked in a design firm, I believe this is one of the most accurate videos on interior design for what I call "warm" homes. I am seeing now that the "minimalist" and clean style is on its way out of popularity. Traditional is still around for a reason...
Id like a video on zen-inspired or "japonisme" gentlemans decor. Saving space with floor seating, bonsai, etc
Great video. 👍I consider myself a minimalist gentleman style wise, however I can appreciate the aesthetics of the Classic design featured here. My parents in NW Pennsylvania own a turn of the century Doctors home and it naturally lends itself to this style, even today. Palms and all. I was rather surprised a Grandfather Clock was not on your list of design elements, but I think you covered all the major ones nicely.
An ornate mantle clock is a worthwhile accessory.
This is interesting, very well done and I’ve enjoyed it. However, one note about the bookshelf. If one is purchasing books to put on shelves as simply a design element of his living space, he is missing the point of what books are for. As well, he is tenuously perched on the precipice of what being a gentleman is all about. Being a gentleman has both form and substance. Eventually someone will come into the space and inquire if the books have been read. An answer in the negative will reveal the charade.
You can have both. I have over 5,000 books (mostly science fiction). The bulk are in storage shelving, but a curated (and definitely read!) group are on display in my living room.
My place is dripping with Art Deco modern classy and beautiful!
Ah, lucky! I love Art Deco.
I'm moving into my own place for the first time in 4 days. These tips are priceless and Preston's outfit is a total goal.
Tom McMorrow Go for it! 👍👍
Let’s make this a series! Maybe a part two and 3. It’s a nice idea. Glad you made the video. Luxury home pieces for man!
Finally. That is the video I was waiting for a long time. 11:25 at the right corner.😂😂
Great.👍
There are certain topics that when narrated by Ralph is conveyed very effective. This is one of them.
Thank you for the history of the design classics. Another good option for window coverings is real wood shutters. They are especially handsome in a library/game/billiards room and are available in a wide variety woods and colors.
I was brought up in a traditional type of house...my parents had classic tastes...I appreciate you guys very much
WOOHOO FINALLY
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
Omg I got a heart :0
People who use instruments as decor without being able to play them: smh
You can always learn to play it. It would be good for your mind.
Nhea! I would like to have a guitar signed by James Hetfield on my wall without knowing how to play an instrument.
Pianos traditionally are simply placed wherever they are to be played; lobbies, parlors, ect. You can bring your guitar or even cello to an event to play but not a piano, but even people who don't play an instrument may want to hear it sometimes and it's not bad manners to let a guest in your home to entertain others.
Agreed. All videos have great advice. The piano advice was garbage. Unless you play or are learning, or fool around with piano. Makes me look down on people like that. Show off real hobbies or collections no matter how unique or out of style. Respect on being real.
I play piano and if I see a piano in your home, thats gonna make me happy no matter if you play it or not.
I’ve read your English Home Interior article multiple times and have incorporated some of those things as well as the things covered in this video into our newly purchased home. As always, thank you guys for the wealth of knowledge you bring to this community!
I like this video because it’s clear that Preston likes talking about it. You can tell he’s trying to hold back a smile the whole time.
I recently moved, so it will be helpful. Traditional interiors are my dream! (I bought a palm tree and it was the correct answer! I was relieved!)
Please, seriously, we need more of this! Please keep coming!
Great choice of topic! More of these please! :)
Oh and Hi Mr Sharp Preston!
Great video. I have the exact same proclivity for Victorian aesthetics as you seem to. You could definitely do a part 2 to this and I would watch.
Your timing is perfect! I'm about to move house, and you have given me some great inspiration!
Chris, I wish you the best. There are men that have classic +upscale values
Imagine having a good friend like Sven- he embodies the values I was brought up with as a kid...my parents had +upscale values!
finally a traditional decor video and explaining about the grand piano. Dont forget that the victorian tall upright piano.
I've owned several wingback chairs over the past four decades, and I have always found them to be lacking in comfort. I now use the much more comfortable club chair option. Mine are covered in elephant grey leather, and my guests seem to gravitate to the them much more quickly than they did to the wingbacks.
I have never watched any video of you before, so I want to leave a warm compliment for creating such a qualitative video!
I really appreciate the chosen words, missing hunt for new subscribers and omission of a lengthy introduction before getting to the point.
Also, I cherish the respect you are showing to animals and women (13:26 & 10:52)
Keep up the good work - it is seen!
Other then not having the pool table, I’m blessed and thankful for growing up in such a house.
I recommend tapestry, especially for those who don't like the idea of carpets collecting too much dust (allergies). Other thing adding flair to a room are a built in cocktail bar (maybe globe sized) a globe, a chandellier and the indirect lighting of a floor lamp.
The cheapest way to improve your interior design is to keep it clean! No cat/dog hair all over the floors, uncluttered living spaces and clean bathrooms/kitchen.
Too true
I think it's rather a mistake to completely ignore midcentury modern design. A wingback chair or large chesterfield is fine if you have a Craftsman house like that (it is very nicely appointed! I'm a big fan of Arts & Crafts style houses!), but would overwhelm smaller spaces. MCM accent chairs and dining room furniture fits better into the smaller houses and apartments that most urban people are living in these days. Though you may not consider the aesthetic "traditional" in the sense that some stuffy old Scottish people didn't have it in their 19th century hunting estates, Scandinavian midcentury modern design has been around long enough to be a part of classic design vernacular for decades now. We are now discussing matters of taste though, so I recognize that not everybody will agree.
I believe Preston said he would cover "classic" mid century modern in an upcoming video. He also commented that the style highlighted in this budget often requires a large space.
It’s definitely taste. I personally, repeat, PERSONALLY, really hate Mid-Century Modern. I’m all about Art Deco of the 1920’s and 1930’s.
@@Toast0808 If you have taste I think you will appreciate most styles if executed well- with thought, knowledge and personality.
I loved this video and believe you dress your home like you dress yourself. I’m a contemporary urban gentlemen, which is reflected in both the way I dress my home as well as I dress. I’m not a hunter and say NO to taxidermy.
Good overview on some traditional styles. Just make sure to actually use the piano and care for it. Otherwise you ruin a perfectly fine instrument and there's nothing gentlemanly about that.
Finally, I am going to get rid of my cinder block/board bookshelves. My cable reel, which serves me as a table, is going to go too. Thanks.
Sitting on a chesterfield couch makes me feel like an oil tycoon
Grand Piano is really only good if you have lots of space. Having a good quality modern digital in rosewood looks modern but still in keeping with the style. If you play they can be much better than an equivalent acoustic, but also it sets a tone that is space efficient and isn't pretentious.
Awesome content!!!
Perfect presentation!!!
Yes you deserve a very nice, relaxing lunch 😌
Love the downton abbey footage. It really is a nice house, highclere castle
Really? Get a grand piano just for the looks? That's poser.
No, not just for the looks. But it does look good
Or you know, you could learn to play it. It's not that hard. If you can type a sentence you can play a melody.
@@itznoxy7193 I beg your pardon? Equating it to typing on a keyboard? Do you play?
Simply owning something and pretending to have any given skill level with it are two very different things. Every tenderfoot I've ever known has mistaken the motto "be prepared" to mean be equipt.
@@Sebastian_Terrazas Yes I do. Very well in fact. I'm talking about simple melodies beginners learn. There is no reason anyone who can type would not be able to play those. My point being anyone who owns a piano should be able to play SOMETHING to a guest. I'm not talking about Hungarian Rhapsody or whatever. You seem to have a really high opinion of yourself though. Hope I didn't hurt your ego too bad.
Interesting video.
However, as a gardener, I dislike artificial plants. Suggesting a "faux" palm tree is a mistake (most look cheap). Also, note that plants may not get enough light in "corners", so be sure to consider a plants' lighting needs when placing them.
By that budget people can get interior designers and staff to clean/care for plants.
Suggesting a faux houseplant is the equivalent of suggesting a clip-on tie pleather belt.
Putting pianos in bay windows is a bad idea, damages the instrument and the finish.
I loved this video, I found it to be quite an interesting addition to the channel, it's about style too, although in a different way. I was quite amazed that you didn't mention-or I believe so-lighting as an item (green bank lamps and chandeliers, for example), and sculpture can be a beautiful substitute for taxidermy. I hope to see more of these series!
Could you please make a video on what to do after you wake up or something with the morning to do?
Instant like for the morning coat! :D
Great job preston..(you got that hugh heff look which is super cool)
I love a mix of mid century modern and traditional accent elements. Also thank you for the rug guide!
Loved the video, I work at an Auction House and when I need to I go all out with the 3 piece suits and colour :) we see all the beautiful furniture from the Victorian Era and Georgian Era and like you say, you can get amazing things for brilliant prices. Love the videos, keep on moving 😊
A nice grandfather clock is a good piece of home decor.
ok first things first what a great outfit Preston
A tip for those looking at rugs online is to always check the clearance and sale section. I've found better stuff in there nearly always. It's a similar experience for me and levis denim, whenever I go to the store the best items are seemingly on clearance
You probably saved me from having a house that says
"A blind idiot lives here."
I'm excited that you'll be exploring interior design. I'm looking forward to the more modern video, as I prefer the Bauhaus aesthetic.
I propose you to make a video about the style of the royalty and aristocrats. Maybe about what can we learn from them or something like that. They always have the perfect style in different occasions (like weddings and funerals that are often under the public eye).
If you live near an art school they tend to have degree shows where graduating students sell their artwork for fairly reasonable prices, much cheaper than in galleries. You might get lucky and end up with an important piece of juvenilia from a major artist, but even if not you get a unique piece of original art and help to support the next generation.
Antiques are very cheap right now, so it’s great to decorate with antiques. I always enjoy vintage mechanical things personally, particularly cars but watches, cameras, anything beautiful
A matching pair of jardinieres with dark glossy green ferns.. yum
Great series would like more of these ... kitchen and bathroom styles 🥳
Great video. Please make more of this kind of videos along with what you're doing normally. Looking forward to seeing the modern version of this. Cheers.
Really happy to see you folks branching out on subjects like this!
As for the Art Deco painting that was partially obscured, was that a piece by Tamara de Lempicka?
I purchased new, a 4 piece centerfield in red for my morning room and 5 piece for my drawing room some 30 + years ago, money well spent.
I changed my interior design 3 times,in the heyday i was with the Walmart look,then as things got tougher i went to a Goodwill influence,this year specifically it was all taken over by the Resident Evil motif
I loveee my pool table. It looks nothing like the majestic one they first showed but I enjoy it and so do my guests 😊
Preston is looking rather classy! Love the video ❤
Great video! Could you make a video on how to blend in modern technology (computers, etc) in a traditional home?
KILLER outfit Preston 🔥🔥🔥
I would keep in mind that these are very specific styles and also follow trends (just from a different time period).
As long as you like it and the pieces complement one another, then you have a winner.
I would love a series on interior design through the ages from GG
Hello there, if you're looking for more great dressing gowns like the one you are wearing here, I would recommend Barturina Homewear. They make marvellous made-to-measure and bespoke gowns in a plethora of styles and fabrics.
Please, more videos like this! It is great to see that you are expanding your horizons.
I like the concept of this video a lot. I would even like a part 2.
You look great Preston! I like you doing a video more than Rafael💜
Thank you so much for making these informational videos I remember when the first time I bought a suit and it was after I watched one of your video
Would love to know where you acquired your smoking jacket
"Success is based upon an inner sense of self and believing you have something to say in your own consistent way. I think we have to fight to maintain our unique style and taste in a would that would have us conform". - Ralph Lauren
You can fit your grand piano with midi to make it play melodies. Or, conversely, to let me come over and play it :)
loved this video. more on vintage classical interiors please.
Pool tables can be moved in a station wagon. The slate tops are actually 3 pieces and the entire thing can be disassembled relatively easily (just don't mix up the order of the slates. When I redecorated my home (after getting rid of the pool table which I sold at a profit but that's another story) I scoured Craigs List and Offer Up trying to figure out a design no one wanted. What got me started was an extremely ornate faux French Provincial dining room table/chairs that I got dirt cheap and to make a long story short I completely decorated my grand room into a Victorian/French Provincial theme. Even got a large faux white marble fireplace that cost someone $2,600 and I got used for $175. People see my living room and think I'm rich but I've got more money in my 3 wheel adult bicycle than I have in my grand room.
I'm a big fan of Beidermeier,Empire,and Jugendstil
Modernism is a century old.. so it's arguably traditional.. what was called the international style. Can't wait for your take on modernism.
Ha. Modernism is soulless trash
Absolutely nothing "traditional" about modernism. The entire idea is to subvert and destroy beauty
@@bobsagget9212 for you but not for many others. There are many flavors of modernity.. even McIntosh and Frank Lloyd Wright interiors have modern elements.
Thank you for this informative video! I hope you will continue to make interior design videos as well as great classic menswear videos!
Beautiful!🤩 Love you guys!❤