I ran an art gallery for five years, and the worst customer was the art snob. The best customer was the one who stopped in front of a piece of art, caught their breath, and said, “I love this!” If your heart leaps when you see something, that’s your cue. There is plenty of art out there at all price points. Go slowly, build up a collection over time, invest in pieces and artists that you love.
My husband and I have travelled extensively throughout our lives. We made a point several years ago that our “art” is photos we’ve taken on our journeys - some is colour, some black and white, some hung, some leaned up against walls - I love your off centre picture - I do things like that all the time. Command strips are your friend I say - just move the piece when you get bored
A huge amount of work goes into content creation, and especially on TH-cam, so it’s incredibly awesome that we have Valentina sharing this much, and so often. I’m also very grateful, but I love how infectiously passionate Valentina is about interior design. I look forward to every video that’s posted on this channel.
Shopping at Goodwill for art really is a thing. I don't find something often - but it's always worth looking. I found an original impressionist-style oil landscape once. I love the piece - it's of river birches and bluebells in the spring. It's by a female artist who taught art classes at the University of Chicago in the 1940s. It's hanging above my fireplace now. Not bad for $7. :)
There is a Goodwill not far from me that often has great photos and artwork. It’s in an older and more established area of the city, so I suspect some of the pieces come from homes when people move or pass away. And the price is always great!
I noticed the off centered piece in your bedroom right away and I love it. I said to myself “ that is so me” ! ❤️ I also love the negative space around my artwork, and I don’t fill every wall. My thing is to hang mostly original art, and I find most of it at my local thrift and consignment stores .
I agree with you. I just downsized, and I am feeling overwhelmed by the number of paintings that I have. I have pretty much decided to rotate my art fairly frequently.
I had large art canvases made from my own photographs from a company online. I am so happy with the results. The pictures are meaningful to me and in black and white, they are perfect for my decor .
I like your bedroom picture off to the side. It makes you really look at the piece and take it in more so than just the old middle of the wall art. Thumbs up!
I love how you give "us" permission to follow the rules AND be creative!! I've loved creating my own abstract art since watching your channel! It's been soooo fun and it's getting me through pandemic fatigue!! You inspire me!! Thank you!!
You know… Valentina, a couple years ago I was totally immersed in art and had artwork hanging on every freaking wall… then I hit the “ wall” ( no pun intended) and stopped making art and stripped all my art off the walls….. then I found YOU!! I have to thank you so much for your teachings…. I’m in the process of doing my fireplace wall black, and the rest of my house white and beige ( our house came completely tiled- brick color- so that’s basically the color I’m dealing with ) and adding more large creamy area rugs, I agree with you on the textures, the off- center art, the negative spaces, so many things you are teaching me as well…. I learn new ideas from every one of your videos- THANK YOU!!!!❤️
You being your Authentic Self and listening to your own Spirit Expression is vital! Every Human Being is their own Unique Soul yet interconnected with Others. Keep Being True to your Inner Voice and drawn to the visions and ideas that make you come Alive! When I’m not operating in that space of Authenticity, I’m left with the feeling of dishonoring my own True Self. 💗
I’ve recently turned a lot of family pics of Europe and my nature/architecture photos into black and whites, re-coloured pics and digitised watercolour prints in Photoshop. It’s been so much fun and I learnt a lot about printing, frame to mat to picture ratios and co-ordinating a gallery wall. You can turn small parts of an old, scanned, even slightly out of focus photo into large, extraordinary, unique artwork. Still want to make textured artwork and real watercolours.
One of my best friends hung my large piece over my headboard on an obvious angle, I love it. So many people tell me to straighten it, she has since passed on and it's always going to hang on an angle. I reminds me of her and brings a smile to my face every time I walk in my bedroom or even think about it. I never would have broken that rule and I'm so grateful she did!
The hanging of the picture in your bedroom is genius and everytime I look at it, I fall in love with it more and more. I love the idea of sometimes moving your art into different areas around your home, so you can feel the excitement of it anew. This was an artists dream of a video! Fantastic!
I found a big piece of black and off white mud cloth fabric with a very interesting horizontal pattern of repeating shapes and a primitive looking animal, at the thrift store for $2.00. My husband cut up a 2 x 4 into 2 x 2 inch square lengths for a frame. We basically made our own huge canvas art for under $10. It was going to be a placeholder but it’s staying put, I love it. The only thing that gives me the willies is seeing a piece of art that is too wide for a wall, there isn’t enough breathing room on the sides, I like a minimum of 25% breathing room of art to wall. Oh, art that is hung too too high over furniture is bad too. And your small art above your bed on one side, love it. I’ve done that over furniture for years, it’s intentionally perfect!
Thanks, V. I really enjoy going to goodwill and finding affordable framed pieces that are often numbered pieces, or originals. Sometimes, I just take out the artwork and put in my own. I might just cut a new mat and refresh the frame. It is a great way to have original, beautiful, affordable art.
Thank you so much for the advice! I totally love you suggesting breaking rules. Regarding putting art on the floor, though, it's hard to not feel like it's an unfinished project, but maybe that's just me?
Your statement about, that art does not always have to hang on a wall, just gave me an answer, to a problem, that has been haunting me for a long time. Thank you from Denmark! 🇩🇰
Hello Valentine, thank you for igniting the creativity in me. I literally paused the video to retrieve a photo frame I have had for a while with a water fall picture and replaced it with rose quartz necklace which I truly love but don’t get to wear it as often as I should but didn’t want to part with. It’s now nicely placed on my kitchen counter not my dresser (kind of breaking the rules 😉). So satisfying and Thank You again for the inspiration and great content as usual.💕
I did notice your off centered art but it just got me thinking that I could do the same too. I’m no expert and that’s essentially why I follow you. I appreciate seeing an expert create things outside the box. What you say is true: your house is not a studio, it’s your home. Period. Love your channel!!!
Yes Yes YES! I was coveting one of these popular oversized abstract canvases in H.Goods, It had random amorphic spheres painted in neutral earth tones, to the tune of over $250. A few isles over to the clearance section I found the oversized "sparkle glitter" canvas for $25, SOLD! I took a quick snap shot of the one I really wanted and transformed my clearance find at home with paint I already had laying around. It came out so good, had a great time creating it, and I always get compliments on it. And yes, I was afraid of the scale as to this was my first time bringing in such a large piece, it has really transformed my bedroom and taken it to the next level. Don't be scared of the Mega Canvas...you'll wonder how your home lived before without it
keep on being V...i love that about you...that picture above your bed is fire! 😍 your videos are so inspiring and im very thankful that you put them out whenever you feel like it...i live my life the same way and it really bothers some people that can't understand that thinking. I've always told my daughter "Be YOU..the world wiill adjust " 😊
One more thing that I see V do often is switch up your art. Move from room to room. It makes art you already have seem brand new. I have been doing that as well. It gives something I became “eye blind” to a new life in a different spot. 😊
Julie, do you hang your art with nails or Command type strips, wondering about the holes that are left when you change the position of your art, thanks 🙂
Nice tips. I’m glad you addressed the off center picture on your bedroom wall because now it makes sense 😂. It would drive me crazy but I like the message it conveys to you.
Have you thought about doing a coffee table book? I would love a series of books on all your decorating advice like Christopher Lowell did in the past. I learned the art of layering from him. Love your content!!
I love when you, the profesional designer, come down to our regular people world and tell us to do what we feel is right, because is our home, after you’ve given so many rules that could be telling us that what we did is all wrong. I always feel it, how that feels? When it doesn’t feel right, it nags at me and then I see one of your videos and then I understand.
OMAGOSH! MissGirl…I LOVE the art in your bedroom! 👌🏻I LOVE individuality..ALWAYS!! I LOVE the attitude that “ITS ME..ITS WHAT I WANT”! YES! That is above all what matters in YOUR home! 👌🏻THANK YOU!🙏🏻
Love art in home and I love break rules even more! Spot on, Valentina. I love hanging pieces which mean something to me, even if they don't complement each other. Who cares, it's my space! Thanks for that vlog
Hi, when I saw you bedroom tour the First thing I saw was your off centre art and my reaction was Wow. I loved it. First as we’ve had to place our bed off centre due to windows ensuite entry etc as well as having an aircon above our bed. The rule breaker opened my mind to go yes I can now finish our room and have art “ misplaced” lol on the wall. Thank you so much. Since I found your site a few months back I have been loving your channel. And yes please to more on art especially if ppl have odd room layouts needing help. Thanks again
Hi Valentina I rarely add comments but wanted to thank you particularly for your comment to size up/scale up decor pieces. I am collecting some pieces for our new apartment currently being built... ready in a couple of months.. and I realised that while some of the decor pieces I had collected were gorgeous they were way too small. I am now on the hunt for fewer larger pieces that will be a better scale and have more impact. I've learned heaps watching you over the past few months. Thank you.
You are right about rushing to just get things done. My girlfriend has this problem, she got a bunch of furniture to just get the house furnished and it doesn’t look good, she hates it now. She said she just wants to get things done and doesn’t have the patience to wait and research and think etc… It’s such a good trait to learn to be patient and evaluate the space.
No I love your presentation and innovation. Please give us more on art work especially making your own. Thank you! My goodness if I had found your channel earlier in life or when I first purchased my first home, I would have saved tons of money.
Hello Valentina, hope you're well. Your video just showed me that I'm not crazy for "mixing" some art styles, for mixing different colors and different kinds of frames... (as long as they all mixed, makes sense, of course) You've just showed me that I am "on the right path" and there's more people feeling and seeing things same way as me... Thanks and I send you a big hug from Lisbon. 😊 Bye
HEY, I just have to say when you first go the four-poster bed and you had a piece of art off-center because you were in the midst of going from one bed to the other, you said you needed to fix that piece of art and I wrote in and said, NO! You heed to leave it there ( one pice by itself off to the side like it is) that it created interest - anyway I am taking credit for inspiring you LOL
Thank you....thank you....thank you for saying we can do whatever we want!!! I love to hang art above doorways. It brings your eye up and I always get complimented on it.
You always inspire me! I’m grateful for finding you♥️. My Mother-In-Law was an artist and art critic. From her work and various art shows I learned that art is so Individual and inspiring. I have art on shelves, walls, floors, mantels; everywhere. I’m so lucky as most of my art are originals from various genres and awesome artists who have moved me, as do you. ❤️
Hi I'm Jill I live in London my house is black and white as my goodness I have just discovered you I'm binging on all your vidios !!!!! You have inspired me to start painting my own art I did over 20 years ago I love decorating and home interias especially with little money I do what I can with what I have so THANKYOU SO MUCH !! Love watching you and hack so lovley to see a good marriage I!!!! Love to you both xxxxxx
1 - I really like the off-center art above your bed, even though I am all about balance. 2 - Do you know "Posterlounge"? I always buy art from them. I find them much more complete when it comes to options for each art work... so many! They even have the option for a sticker canvas (all of their art is available for this) so you can stick it on top of an old one... I have 2 this way, for almost 1 year now, and it's amazing how well it sticks and how good the quality and colours are! One of them, I've peeled it off and the one beneath it was not damaged at all, neither was the sticker one (that I've reused on another surface and still with the same strong hold)! So... I'm buying more.
Great advice! Would you be willing to put together a video of tips and tricks on the technical part of art hanging? For instance, I have multiple small pieces in uniform size that I would like to hang in a very straight line. The part of the frame touching the wall is very thin, so there is no way to attach a command strip well. If I use the nail method, it’s hard to keep the frames from getting off center and leaning. I would love some advice!
Yes, this left me feeling COMPLETELY INSPIRED!!! You are so generous Valentina to share all your brilliant, creative ideas with us!!! I put this on hold in places while i went and tried some of these thing!! And took screenshots of not-necessarily lined-up art, etc! You’ve already helped to make my home feel warm to me, and today was another big step for me - in my CONFIDENCE level!!! 💗💗
So funny people focused in on how you chose to display your artwork in the bedroom! I thought that was fresh and unique and totally got the part where art is about making a statement about yourself! Keep it up!
Great content, V. You have more light on the off centered bedroom picture, than if it were centered. I enjoy creating Gallery Walls using the one rule method: the largest piece is placed in the center of the wall. Other matched or unmatched pieces are placed around the anchor piece … by eye. You are looking for an overall balance. If the details of color, content or size begin to distract you, stand back and squint your eyes to see the overall look. Mix in children’s art, photos, paintings, botanicals. Repeat a pallet of up to three colors overall, with spots of variety mixed in. Put pieces of painters’ tape on the spot where you will nail into the wall. The tape stays there, under your picture and prevents unnecessary wall damage when the nail is removed.
I bought a very large canvas print with black frame at a Nebraska furniture for $125 & painted an abstract over it. I could not have purchased a canvas & frame separately for anywhere near that low amount. I also take lots of photos when traveling & have hung architectural black & white prints with blk thin frames & 5” white mats. Love’em!!
I agree that you can overdue it with art. It is okay to have blank spaces or different styles and frames. The idea is that as long as the artwork is good then let it speak for itself... For heavens sakes don't be predictable and use stuff that is mass produced or boring. I have found some very interesting pieces at thrift stores/yard sales. I also like to go to local art shows and I pick up pieces from local artists. This way I am supporting the artist and not the big chains(plus it is fun!). Plus you might find the most talked about piece in your home when people visit is the unique one that you purchased from a young up and coming artist who has a fresh perspective and often you can get their pieces for a better price. And if it happens to work with your decor then its a win win. Who knows--the investment could pay off down the road if they become famous. Just my two cents... 😊
I Had a large square landscape over my headboard and someone suggested moving it off to the side . What it did was create a long horizontal line where the top of the headboard met the bottom of the painting which goes across the whole room making it feel bigger. Also horizontal lines are more restful for a bedroom.
Hello Valentina. I have been watching your videos for a year and I love your style and have bought several home decor items and books that you reommend! We had our walls painted with Chantilly Lace last summer and love them! I agree with white space and through your style I have been leaning framed art on the mantle, bar, and kitchen counter. Thank you so very much for sharing your style ideas and linking the items below. I get so many compliments on my home and I tell them all about you. So, thank you V and we are all grateful for you. Love Jack and when your kids are a part of the videos.
Not art related but wondering if you could ever do a video series where you take a style of home and “modernize”. For example I have craftsman style so tons of classic trim and lots of rectangles and boxes. I suspect there’s lots of farm houses looking to do the same now too or industrial. I added a round white oak coffee table and light grey sofa which is softening up the built in shapes. I’m really enjoying your channel! ❤️
When I saw that offcentered art in your bedroom I wondered, I thought it was just an unfinished project or something. But now after your explaination I thought that was such a genious way to create a statement! Now that is the most inspirational thing for me in a while!😆
Love the art placement in your bedroom Valentina! I noticed it in your last video. I thought maybe Jack was worried about the picture falling on his head in the middle of the night. I'm from Cali so we think of these things lol
“Break the rules”. I felt relieved and excited. We did some renovations to our home, painted, and now I get to put my artwork and pictures up. This video gave me inspiration and excitement. Thanks!!!!
I had purchased several pierces of a “ famous “ artist’s works. Since my divorce, I went from a huge home to a small home and a totally different vibe. So I am trying to figure out what to do…keep them , try to sell them, or store them and get what I think is really cool…
I always been a rule breaker!! Especially in my design. I had to drop out of interior design school because I just hated all the rules. Good to know them, but I don’t always want to use them! Thank you Valentina for the permission !!
Love this Valentina…so true what you are saying…you have the eye as I think I do and you cannot give that to someone. I do think you have helped many with your suggestions and given people the guts to do their own thing even if they do not consider themselves creative.
Yes!!! This is perfect! We are currently working on painting our interior of our new home and as we paint, I’m looking at art. As a recovering farmhouse (yeah I had a crap ton of worded signs!) and now new Scandi rustic modern is my style so my art collection is ZERO! Thank you for sharing! Im so excited for the code!! My questions are how to balance the white space and the art wall in a room especially a small room like a powder room or a hallway with smaller walls along with two story walls
Wow I never thought of buying framed canvas and just painting over it! Seems a little intimidating but such a good idea when you have certain colors in mind that you just cannot find!
Inspiring ideas! I want to let my 5-year-old granddaughter go crazy with a canvas and paint! About the off-center art: no need to defend your decision to anyone. Keep in mind that when you choose to open your home to public viewing by thousands of people on social media, It's no longer a private space. As your channel grows, you invite more criticism (both positive and negative). Thank you for being vulnerable and letting us in.
I take art that is framed from thrift stores and I use paint to add my own touch. I highlight areas of the picture such as the sky, or grass to add interest. I also add things, like a tire swing. It makes me feel more personable and it is more affordable for me.
Need to buy some black paint! Been thinking this for weeks for my artwork. Have couple of art pieces using dark gray, almond, & beige that def need it. Thanks for inspiration V!
Don't forget that sometimes you just need to reframe the art to give it a new life. I have never done this, but apparently you can get amazing art from university student exhibitions, definitely worth looking into.
I'm an artist and I appreciate your comments. People need to buy as much original art as possible. Etsy is a great place to find unique, budget friendly pieces. I went to Desenio and checked out their frames. I'm curious what you think about the hanging mechanism on the back? I've done custom framing for years and the hangers on these frames are a nightmare to hang straight. What is your solution to that? I've added new hardware to a lot of frames I've purchased in stores that seems flimsy or hard to use. However, the wood on the back is extremely narrow and makes that a challenge. Please share your honest thoughts. Thanks.
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I ran an art gallery for five years, and the worst customer was the art snob. The best customer was the one who stopped in front of a piece of art, caught their breath, and said, “I love this!” If your heart leaps when you see something, that’s your cue.
There is plenty of art out there at all price points. Go slowly, build up a collection over time, invest in pieces and artists that you love.
My husband and I have travelled extensively throughout our lives. We made a point several years ago that our “art” is photos we’ve taken on our journeys - some is colour, some black and white, some hung, some leaned up against walls - I love your off centre picture - I do things like that all the time. Command strips are your friend I say - just move the piece when you get bored
I am planning to go through your travel photos to create a wall of our adventures.
OMG V, you are a machine. How do you put out so much awesome content? I am so grateful for your hard work 🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
My exact thought! 🤯
So grateful! ❤️ 😊
Ditto this!!!
What Lovely compliment x
A huge amount of work goes into content creation, and especially on TH-cam, so it’s incredibly awesome that we have Valentina sharing this much, and so often. I’m also very grateful, but I love how infectiously passionate Valentina is about interior design. I look forward to every video that’s posted on this channel.
Shopping at Goodwill for art really is a thing. I don't find something often - but it's always worth looking. I found an original impressionist-style oil landscape once. I love the piece - it's of river birches and bluebells in the spring. It's by a female artist who taught art classes at the University of Chicago in the 1940s. It's hanging above my fireplace now. Not bad for $7. :)
There is a Goodwill not far from me that often has great photos and artwork. It’s in an older and more established area of the city, so I suspect some of the pieces come from homes when people move or pass away. And the price is always great!
Wow, that’s amazing! What a find! 😃
That incredibly sculptural branch on the fireplace is perfection. 😍
I could not agree more about investing in your art. That is something I will always allow myself to splurge on and have, since my 20’s.
I noticed the off centered piece in your bedroom right away and I love it. I said to myself “ that is so me” ! ❤️ I also love the negative space around my artwork, and I don’t fill every wall. My thing is to hang mostly original art, and I find most of it at my local thrift and consignment stores .
I agree I saw it right away and loved it. I have many open spaces around a large piece too.
I agree about “white” space giving your eyes a rest. After clearing the walls for paint, I realized how much better it felt with less. Thank you.
I agree with you. I just downsized, and I am feeling overwhelmed by the number of paintings that I have. I have pretty much decided to rotate my art fairly frequently.
Or rather than adding a picture, give that white wall a pop of color as an accent wall.
I had large art canvases made from my own photographs from a company online. I am so happy with the results. The pictures are meaningful to me and in black and white, they are perfect for my decor .
I like your bedroom picture off to the side. It makes you really look at the piece and take it in more so than just the old middle of the wall art. Thumbs up!
Thanks Michele!
I absolutely love how she hung the art in her bedroom!!
I love how you give "us" permission to follow the rules AND be creative!! I've loved creating my own abstract art since watching your channel! It's been soooo fun and it's getting me through pandemic fatigue!! You inspire me!! Thank you!!
You know… Valentina, a couple years ago I was totally immersed in art and had artwork hanging on every freaking wall… then I hit the “ wall” ( no pun intended) and stopped making art and stripped all my art off the walls….. then I found YOU!! I have to thank you so much for your teachings…. I’m in the process of doing my fireplace wall black, and the rest of my house white and beige ( our house came completely tiled- brick color- so that’s basically the color I’m dealing with ) and adding more large creamy area rugs, I agree with you on the textures, the off- center art, the negative spaces, so many things you are teaching me as well…. I learn new ideas from every one of your videos- THANK YOU!!!!❤️
I adore that you hung that artwork off center in your bedroom!!!! “It reminds me to think differently.” BRILLIANT and more people need to do this. 💕🤗
You being your Authentic Self and listening to your own Spirit Expression is vital! Every Human Being is their own Unique Soul yet interconnected with Others. Keep Being True to your Inner Voice and drawn to the visions and ideas that make you come Alive! When I’m not operating in that space of Authenticity, I’m left with the feeling of dishonoring my own True Self. 💗
I’ve recently turned a lot of family pics of Europe and my nature/architecture photos into black and whites, re-coloured pics and digitised watercolour prints in Photoshop. It’s been so much fun and I learnt a lot about printing, frame to mat to picture ratios and co-ordinating a gallery wall. You can turn small parts of an old, scanned, even slightly out of focus photo into large, extraordinary, unique artwork. Still want to make textured artwork and real watercolours.
One of my best friends hung my large piece over my headboard on an obvious angle, I love it. So many people tell me to straighten it, she has since passed on and it's always going to hang on an angle. I reminds me of her and brings a smile to my face every time I walk in my bedroom or even think about it. I never would have broken that rule and I'm so grateful she did!
I love that off center piece of art in your bedroom! Gotta be yourself!!
The hanging of the picture in your bedroom is genius and everytime I look at it, I fall in love with it more and more. I love the idea of sometimes moving your art into different areas around your home, so you can feel the excitement of it anew. This was an artists dream of a video! Fantastic!
My favorite tip is to place art in all different spots. Such a good reminder. 💜
I found a big piece of black and off white mud cloth fabric with a very interesting horizontal pattern of repeating shapes and a primitive looking animal, at the thrift store for $2.00. My husband cut up a 2 x 4 into 2 x 2 inch square lengths for a frame. We basically made our own huge canvas art for under $10. It was going to be a placeholder but it’s staying put, I love it.
The only thing that gives me the willies is seeing a piece of art that is too wide for a wall, there isn’t enough breathing room on the sides, I like a minimum of 25% breathing room of art to wall. Oh, art that is hung too too high over furniture is bad too.
And your small art above your bed on one side, love it. I’ve done that over furniture for years, it’s intentionally perfect!
I just love her! 🖤 Her tips are so helpful
Thanks, V. I really enjoy going to goodwill and finding affordable framed pieces that are often numbered pieces, or originals. Sometimes, I just take out the artwork and put in my own. I might just cut a new mat and refresh the frame. It is a great way to have original, beautiful, affordable art.
Nice to see you on our own sometimes. Enjoyed this vlog.
Everyone here loves you! Here for it! Loving this community 💖
Love the off centre art! Bravo!❤️ loved this one Valentina, great content!
Wonderful video….I love breaking the rules. My Dad was an artist and I,love hanging his pieces! ☺️
Thank you so much for the advice! I totally love you suggesting breaking rules. Regarding putting art on the floor, though, it's hard to not feel like it's an unfinished project, but maybe that's just me?
Your statement about, that art does not always have to hang on a wall, just gave me an answer, to a problem, that has been haunting me for a long time. Thank you from Denmark! 🇩🇰
Hello Valentine, thank you for igniting the creativity in me. I literally paused the video to retrieve a photo frame I have had for a while with a water fall picture and replaced it with rose quartz necklace which I truly love but don’t get to wear it as often as I should but didn’t want to part with. It’s now nicely placed on my kitchen counter not my dresser (kind of breaking the rules 😉). So satisfying and Thank You again for the inspiration and great content as usual.💕
I did notice your off centered art but it just got me thinking that I could do the same too. I’m no expert and that’s essentially why I follow you. I appreciate seeing an expert create things outside the box. What you say is true: your house is not a studio, it’s your home. Period. Love your channel!!!
Yes Yes YES! I was coveting one of these popular oversized abstract canvases in H.Goods, It had random amorphic spheres painted in neutral earth tones, to the tune of over $250. A few isles over to the clearance section I found the oversized "sparkle glitter" canvas for $25, SOLD! I took a quick snap shot of the one I really wanted and transformed my clearance find at home with paint I already had laying around. It came out so good, had a great time creating it, and I always get compliments on it. And yes, I was afraid of the scale as to this was my first time bringing in such a large piece, it has really transformed my bedroom and taken it to the next level. Don't be scared of the Mega Canvas...you'll wonder how your home lived before without it
keep on being V...i love that about you...that picture above your bed is fire! 😍 your videos are so inspiring and im very thankful that you put them out whenever you feel like it...i live my life the same way and it really bothers some people that can't understand that thinking. I've always told my daughter "Be YOU..the world wiill adjust " 😊
One more thing that I see V do often is switch up your art. Move from room to room. It makes art you already have seem brand new. I have been doing that as well. It gives something I became “eye blind” to a new life in a different spot. 😊
What a great suggestion!
Julie, do you hang your art with nails or Command type strips, wondering about the holes that are left when you change the position of your art, thanks 🙂
@@JoR00ke I used traditional hangers. 🤷🏻♀️. I don’t mind the little repairs but I’m sure command strips for lighter pieces would be fine.
You saved me from myself. I will pause and think before I judge a picture on someone's wall hung awkwardly again! Thanks for the tips!
You are so right, I always gravitate toward scenes with barns and flowers like nature , the flowers are in a field with a barn
Nice tips. I’m glad you addressed the off center picture on your bedroom wall because now it makes sense 😂. It would drive me crazy but I like the message it conveys to you.
Have you thought about doing a coffee table book? I would love a series of books on all your decorating advice like Christopher Lowell did in the past. I learned the art of layering from him. Love your content!!
I’ve been in my house 4.5 years and have barely put anything on the walls. I think I’m finally ready and inspired!
I LOVE the off center art idea!!! It looks AMAZING, adds interest and creates a WOW to the eye and in my brain!!!
I love when you, the profesional designer, come down to our regular people world and tell us to do what we feel is right, because is our home, after you’ve given so many rules that could be telling us that what we did is all wrong. I always feel it, how that feels? When it doesn’t feel right, it nags at me and then I see one of your videos and then I understand.
I love the small art piece in your room. I've had one for so long and everyone always says it's too small, but I think it's perfect
I am the artist of my home!!! Valentina, you are the best!!! Thanks for your inspiration.
I really like the way you hung the pictures in the bedroom. Made it more interesting!
OMAGOSH! MissGirl…I LOVE the art in your bedroom! 👌🏻I LOVE individuality..ALWAYS!! I LOVE the attitude that “ITS ME..ITS WHAT I WANT”! YES! That is above all what matters in YOUR home! 👌🏻THANK YOU!🙏🏻
Interesting discussion! Your home looks like you are in a ski chalet and you are sipping coffee by your cozy fire-thank you!
Love art in home and I love break rules even more! Spot on, Valentina. I love hanging pieces which mean something to me, even if they don't complement each other. Who cares, it's my space! Thanks for that vlog
Hi, when I saw you bedroom tour the First thing I saw was your off centre art and my reaction was Wow. I loved it. First as we’ve had to place our bed off centre due to windows ensuite entry etc as well as having an aircon above our bed. The rule breaker opened my mind to go yes I can now finish our room and have art “ misplaced” lol on the wall. Thank you so much. Since I found your site a few months back I have been loving your channel. And yes please to more on art especially if ppl have odd room layouts needing help. Thanks again
I look forward to starting my Fridays with your videos ❤️
Thank you so much!
I do too!
Hi Valentina
I rarely add comments but wanted to thank you particularly for your comment to size up/scale up decor pieces. I am collecting some pieces for our new apartment currently being built... ready in a couple of months.. and I realised that while some of the decor pieces I had collected were gorgeous they were way too small. I am now on the hunt for fewer larger pieces that will be a better scale and have more impact. I've learned heaps watching you over the past few months. Thank you.
You are right about rushing to just get things done. My girlfriend has this problem, she got a bunch of furniture to just get the house furnished and it doesn’t look good, she hates it now. She said she just wants to get things done and doesn’t have the patience to wait and research and think etc… It’s such a good trait to learn to be patient and evaluate the space.
No I love your presentation and innovation. Please give us more on art work especially making your own. Thank you! My goodness if I had found your channel earlier in life or when I first purchased my first home, I would have saved tons of money.
Hello Valentina, hope you're well.
Your video just showed me that I'm not crazy for "mixing" some art styles, for mixing different colors and different kinds of frames... (as long as they all mixed, makes sense, of course)
You've just showed me that I am "on the right path" and there's more people feeling and seeing things same way as me...
Thanks and I send you a big hug from Lisbon. 😊
Bye
HEY, I just have to say when you first go the four-poster bed and you had a piece of art off-center because you were in the midst of going from one bed to the other, you said you needed to fix that piece of art and I wrote in and said, NO! You heed to leave it there ( one pice by itself off to the side like it is) that it created interest - anyway I am taking credit for inspiring you LOL
Loooove watching you as ALWAYS X 😍🇬🇧..
Thank you so much!
Thank you....thank you....thank you for saying we can do whatever we want!!! I love to hang art above doorways. It brings your eye up and I always get complimented on it.
You always inspire me! I’m grateful for finding you♥️. My Mother-In-Law was an artist and art critic. From her work and various art shows I learned that art is so Individual and inspiring. I have art on shelves, walls, floors, mantels; everywhere. I’m so lucky as most of my art are originals from various genres and awesome artists who have moved me, as do you. ❤️
Hi I'm Jill I live in London my house is black and white as my goodness I have just discovered you I'm binging on all your vidios !!!!! You have inspired me to start painting my own art I did over 20 years ago I love decorating and home interias especially with little money I do what I can with what I have so THANKYOU SO MUCH !! Love watching you and hack so lovley to see a good marriage I!!!! Love to you both xxxxxx
Thank you for opening up the beak rules of art!! Thank for the Challenge to hang art different and think outside the box thanks for the little push
1 - I really like the off-center art above your bed, even though I am all about balance.
2 - Do you know "Posterlounge"? I always buy art from them. I find them much more complete when it comes to options for each art work... so many!
They even have the option for a sticker canvas (all of their art is available for this) so you can stick it on top of an old one... I have 2 this way, for almost 1 year now, and it's amazing how well it sticks and how good the quality and colours are! One of them, I've peeled it off and the one beneath it was not damaged at all, neither was the sticker one (that I've reused on another surface and still with the same strong hold)!
So... I'm buying more.
Great advice! Would you be willing to put together a video of tips and tricks on the technical part of art hanging? For instance, I have multiple small pieces in uniform size that I would like to hang in a very straight line. The part of the frame touching the wall is very thin, so there is no way to attach a command strip well. If I use the nail method, it’s hard to keep the frames from getting off center and leaning. I would love some advice!
I like how u break rules & change things up ❤️😎
As a long time artist THANK YOU!😘 You have a stunning day too!🤗☺
I have an off center wall piece over my bed that's so special to me and your comment really hit home. 100% agree with you.
I look forward to all your advice, this one is a very special one for me, about art, learning about one self, and being creative , true, and genuine.
Yes, this left me feeling COMPLETELY INSPIRED!!! You are so generous Valentina to share all your brilliant, creative ideas with us!!! I put this on hold in places while i went and tried some of these thing!! And took screenshots of not-necessarily lined-up art, etc! You’ve already helped to make my home feel warm to me, and today was another big step for me - in my CONFIDENCE level!!! 💗💗
Brilliant suggestions for encouraging people to make their own art pieces!
So funny people focused in on how you chose to display your artwork in the bedroom! I thought that was fresh and unique and totally got the part where art is about making a statement about yourself! Keep it up!
I’ve had off centred art before and I love it. Then again I’ve always been quite fond of asymmetry.
Great content, V.
You have more light on the off centered bedroom picture, than if it were centered.
I enjoy creating Gallery Walls using the one rule method: the largest piece is placed in the center of the wall. Other matched or unmatched pieces are placed around the anchor piece … by eye. You are looking for an overall balance. If the details of color, content or size begin to distract you, stand back and squint your eyes to see the overall look. Mix in children’s art, photos, paintings, botanicals. Repeat a pallet of up to three colors overall, with spots of variety mixed in.
Put pieces of painters’ tape on the spot where you will nail into the wall. The tape stays there, under your picture and prevents unnecessary wall damage when the nail is removed.
Yes, decorating is a feeling 💕
I bought a very large canvas print with black frame at a Nebraska furniture for $125 & painted an abstract over it. I could not have purchased a canvas & frame separately for anywhere near that low amount. I also take lots of photos when traveling & have hung architectural black & white prints with blk thin frames & 5” white mats. Love’em!!
I agree that you can overdue it with art. It is okay to have blank spaces or different styles and frames. The idea is that as long as the artwork is good then let it speak for itself... For heavens sakes don't be predictable and use stuff that is mass produced or boring. I have found some very interesting pieces at thrift stores/yard sales. I also like to go to local art shows and I pick up pieces from local artists. This way I am supporting the artist and not the big chains(plus it is fun!). Plus you might find the most talked about piece in your home when people visit is the unique one that you purchased from a young up and coming artist who has a fresh perspective and often you can get their pieces for a better price. And if it happens to work with your decor then its a win win. Who knows--the investment could pay off down the road if they become famous. Just my two cents... 😊
I Had a large square landscape over my headboard and someone suggested moving it off to the side . What it did was create a long horizontal line where the top of the headboard met the bottom of the painting which goes across the whole room making it feel bigger. Also horizontal lines are more restful for a bedroom.
Always on point, love you guys! 😘
Thanks so much Coco!
Hello Valentina. I have been watching your videos for a year and I love your style and have bought several home decor items and books that you reommend! We had our walls painted with Chantilly Lace last summer and love them! I agree with white space and through your style I have been leaning framed art on the mantle, bar, and kitchen counter. Thank you so very much for sharing your style ideas and linking the items below. I get so many compliments on my home and I tell them all about you. So, thank you V and we are all grateful for you. Love Jack and when your kids are a part of the videos.
Not art related but wondering if you could ever do a video series where you take a style of home and “modernize”. For example I have craftsman style so tons of classic trim and lots of rectangles and boxes. I suspect there’s lots of farm houses looking to do the same now too or industrial. I added a round white oak coffee table and light grey sofa which is softening up the built in shapes. I’m really enjoying your channel! ❤️
So much info. Very happy discussion includes originals and not all mass produced, rules and how to break them.
Have a lovely weekend ❤️🙏🏾
When I saw that offcentered art in your bedroom I wondered, I thought it was just an unfinished project or something. But now after your explaination I thought that was such a genious way to create a statement! Now that is the most inspirational thing for me in a while!😆
I LOVE this mistakes series. It’s been helpful.
You inspire! I made a canvas splatter paint piece thanks to you. Have a great weekend.
Love the art placement in your bedroom Valentina! I noticed it in your last video. I thought maybe Jack was worried about the picture falling on his head in the middle of the night. I'm from Cali so we think of these things lol
“Break the rules”. I felt relieved and excited. We did some renovations to our home, painted, and now I get to put my artwork and pictures up. This video gave me inspiration and excitement. Thanks!!!!
I had purchased several pierces of a “ famous “ artist’s works. Since my divorce, I went from a huge home to a small home and a totally different vibe.
So I am trying to figure out what to do…keep them , try to sell them, or store them and get what I think is really cool…
Your passion and creativity is so inspiring Valentina. ❤
I always been a rule breaker!! Especially in my design. I had to drop out of interior design school because I just hated all the rules. Good to know them, but I don’t always want to use them! Thank you Valentina for the permission !!
I think that this is my favourite video of yours so far. Very inspiring and informative.
My husband and I always try to find art when we are traveling, we always look at the galleries and shops to find something that speaks to us.
Lovely words V...I feel like I went to the Church of Art. Heartfelt and inspiring way to look at the way one can use art.
Love this Valentina…so true what you are saying…you have the eye as I think I do and you cannot give that to someone. I do think you have helped many with your suggestions and given people the guts to do their own thing even if they do not consider themselves creative.
You are so right, the rules are limiting!
Dear Valentina, THANK YOU for your wise decorating tips, THANK YOU for sharing your beautiful talent in interior design♡
OMG, this video is just excellent! Thank you, Valentina!!! It's one to watch again and again!😘
Yes!!! This is perfect! We are currently working on painting our interior of our new home and as we paint, I’m looking at art. As a recovering farmhouse (yeah I had a crap ton of worded signs!) and now new Scandi rustic modern is my style so my art collection is ZERO! Thank you for sharing! Im so excited for the code!! My questions are how to balance the white space and the art wall in a room especially a small room like a powder room or a hallway with smaller walls along with two story walls
Wow I never thought of buying framed canvas and just painting over it! Seems a little intimidating but such a good idea when you have certain colors in mind that you just cannot find!
Thank you for helping me see that the rules don’t always needs to be followed. It’s what makes you happy in your own home. Great advice!
Inspiring ideas! I want to let my 5-year-old granddaughter go crazy with a canvas and paint!
About the off-center art: no need to defend your decision to anyone. Keep in mind that when you choose to open your home to public viewing by thousands of people on social media, It's no longer a private space. As your channel grows, you invite more criticism (both positive and negative). Thank you for being vulnerable and letting us in.
I take art that is framed from thrift stores and I use paint to add my own touch. I highlight areas of the picture such as the sky, or grass to add interest. I also add things, like a tire swing. It makes me feel more personable and it is more affordable for me.
Need to buy some black paint! Been thinking this for weeks for my artwork. Have couple of art pieces using dark gray, almond, & beige that def need it. Thanks for inspiration V!
Don't forget that sometimes you just need to reframe the art to give it a new life. I have never done this, but apparently you can get amazing art from university student exhibitions, definitely worth looking into.
I'm an artist and I appreciate your comments. People need to buy as much original art as possible. Etsy is a great place to find unique, budget friendly pieces. I went to Desenio and checked out their frames. I'm curious what you think about the hanging mechanism on the back? I've done custom framing for years and the hangers on these frames are a nightmare to hang straight. What is your solution to that? I've added new hardware to a lot of frames I've purchased in stores that seems flimsy or hard to use. However, the wood on the back is extremely narrow and makes that a challenge. Please share your honest thoughts. Thanks.