Takeaway message: thoughtful purchases; edited spaces; quality over quantity. Love your videos and your teaching style. Your words are punctuated by the visuals you select. Always beautiful and informative. Thank you for sharing your talents, insight, and inspiration.
It feels very refreshing and honest for a professional to acknowledge things they wish they had done differently. And to share them with us so that we can avoid those pitfalls! Your explanations of the downside of trends and materials helps inform my own choices. Thank you!
Little macrame tip: if you are someone that loves to travel, consider buying macrame on your travels because it's the one kind of local art you really can pack in a suitcase. Often, when you go to markets in Marocco, India, Vietnam, etc,... you see all this amazing local craftmanship but you can't take any of it home. Macrame is a piece of local craftsmanship that you CAN take home because you can roll it up. A rattan chandelier from Bali is kinda difficult to get home but a beautiful macrame piece is totally packable.
I believe that we are all in a continuous change and it is perfectly normal to learn from past experiences. And through your experience, and through what you teach us, that's how we learn.
Great post. Many defensive comments from the public. i found this video very educational from someone who spends her life doing this as a profession and is so gracious to teach and share with us. Not someone who is a weekend shopper with no sense of decorating style criticizing because they "LIKE" their stuff. Great, to the ones that "LIKE" your stuff, this is geared more towards people that want and like professional and intelligent decorating advice to apply to their life and home.
My Daughter-in-Law does this and slowly their home is getting the bits and bobs that make a house a home. The results are stunning. She has a great eye and knows what she likes. Also, as a result, her home is not super trendy in any way, it just has an old world glamor about it. Needless to say, when we retire and move closer, she will be given a budget and the keys! :) Edited: spelling error
You did it again, Julie! Also, by removing cookie cutter items or things that don't mean anything to you, you limit the 'noise' or clutter in the house. Thanks for opening up and 'bashing' yourself for us to learn. You are a true person with a kind heart.
I really like this one! It’s fun to hear your personal opinion on things. I’m with you that a lived-in marble or natural stone can be a sign of prioritizing family and love over a blemish-free home. And real plants, always!!
I just love your no-nonsense approach to design. You have such a healthy approach to aesthetics versus practical considerations. I will watch anything you make - it's so thoughtful and practical!
Ever since we had a house flood, we have had to nearly start over with furniture . So much was damaged. Now I am using TH-cam for my ideas on furniture sand styling.I am trying to stay on track and only getting the pieces that I need and can afford. Thank you so much for being there for me. 😘. Have a blessed day. ❤️
Great video! Regarding the fireplace, I've owned a ventless bio-ethanol (BE) and electric. I must say while BE provides better ambiance, it's extremely costly to maintain, doesn't generate enough heat to adequately warm a normal sized room and the flames die down quickly. I immediately regretted my purchase once I realized a $100+ case of e-nrg fuel lasted less than a week when burned only two hours every night. That's costlier than my electricity bill. BE only wins if money's no object.
Ah, thank you so much for watching and providing your insight ZMAC! I have clients who love theirs, but you’re right. Cost and maintenance must be factored in to make sense 👍🏻
Most of the stuff that's she's recommending in this video is for people who don't have money issues, if you know what I mean. It's easy to just give others advice about purchasing something expensive because "that's the good way". Even though most people can't really afford it.
I just discovered your channel and I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate your aesthetic, your approach, and your generosity with your knowledge. I’m a former graphic designer, self taught with interior design, and I’ve already learned a lot and had many instincts confirmed-such as sourcing everywhere from thrift shops to the high end. A lot of people are just afraid of doing that. They don’t trust themselves at either extreme, and I think that’s part of how so many homes end up filled with a lot of safe, cookie cutter decor. Hopefully you’ll encourage them to open up their horizons. Thanks so much for your channel.
Thank you for watching Nattie! It definitely comes from a love of shopping. Safe is also neutral, but neutral doesn’t have to be boring. It’s about finding cool ways to inject your personal style into what you love. 👍🏻☺️
Can't thank you enough for the replacement items for the "never buys" in design. Having sources for beautiful, timeless items to swap is super helpful and empowers those of us without a designer to create a beautiful space!
Julie you are going from a maximalist to a semi minimalist!!!! I love it! I love the laser focus on meaningful items!! I know from your other videos this is the best way to design!! I'm anxiously waiting for my new build to be finished and I watch your videos like its lecture class!
I feel like I have evolved so much in the last year. I love this topic. This year etsy is my favorite. I love real marble real brass and all those unique vintage vases and decor that have meaning. I love how we evolve in decor. 2020 being at home has changed me to no more trendy items. I love all your topics and videos.
What I'm hearing is "instead of color, try no color" and like, you do you obviously, but like... I'm over here in my boho-inspired room with my patterned rug and jewel tones and painted furniture... And because I know it's all stuff that I love, I'm happy with it. and I have no plans on changing unless it's to hang a tapestry (or into move into a better space). And remember all those light, clean colors will also show dirt.
I love bold colors (as evidenced from my portfolio in this video)- just not bold colors in cheap materials. Splurge on the real deal and you’ll win every time 🙌🏻☺️
@@escaramujo ok Let's take India or Mexico for example. Bold colors are incorporated into textiles, flooring etc. It's a part of it all. So to say that u should just be neutral because it's classier and bold colors tend to make a space look cheap, is problematic.
that's not what Julie is saying. you are defensive about your likes and style which isn't what this is about. if you like all the color, boho jewelie stuff than that's your style and have adapted to it. it wouldn't work in my home because its a cluttered, busy, dizzy decor but if thats your like than so be it. Julie is giving great advise, ideas and education and its excellent. use common sense, if that kind of style is yours than ignore the great advice and do your own thing.
I love you videos, I have been rewatching as I get closer to my house being built, with all the considerations of finishes, furniture and the rest! Your videos are super helpful!
Yeah, I agree with collecting items over time, not just in one go. With the former, you get to choose what you really like, what fits your home, what item has your personal attachment. This way, the longevity of your decors is realized and cherished. Thanks Julie for this video. You know how much I am fond of picking your brain on matters concerning home interior design
Thank you for watching Miya! I think when I started decorating, it was more for aesthetics practice and less about the sentiment. Now I’m a totally different designer with years of mistakes under my belt 😉🙌🏻
I like your easy, aber professional manner. You have taught me without insulting my choices. Thank you. (I still have two large artificial trees that collect dust but I still love them.)
Julie thank you for today presentation. I never really liked the graphic rugs and I hope they are on the way out. My son has purchased wonderful original art from the Goodwill online for very little money but have turned out to of much greater value then the purchase price. As for the bold upholstered pieces they can be used in a family room or a teen bedroom where it would look fine. I've always used nature inspired colors beige taupe and I never tire of them. Keep up the wonderful content it's appreciated.
We're in the process of downsizing, going from a 5600 sq ft to a 2900 sq ft house (as we age and kids are gone, we desire to spend less time maintaining a large home). We're in process of determining all of stuff we need to get rid of . Listening to this video has given me a different perspective on items to get rid of or to keep. I just recently found your channel and find your videos very informative.
And me in my 900 square footer with two kids, lol! We love our small house, the only thing we would change is the entryway, it's too small. Thinking of building a small addition.
So GLAD to hear you say you dont push trends! Most TH-camrs are pushing sales of trend based items and that is a wasteful way to spend your money. I always have used colors in accessories...pillows etc. If nature is in then nature prints....if jewel tones then those...I decorate like I dress....the most money on things I will love for years in neutral colors....then the things less important and more changabble. Being an artist I make my own wall art and change it as time passes. For non painters framed fabric can be an inexpensive option. When I was a student I went to large museums and bought posters which I inexpensively framed of my favorite art in their collections.
Usually fake stuff isn't meant to last while genuine pieces whether expensive or not are more likely to stay and find their place throughout moves and renovation. I have a personal dislike for fake nature; it may look stunning at a distance but a close examination always disappoints.Thanks a lot for all the professional advice. We all learn from our mistakes and it's beautiful to share them!! 😍
I feel the same way about faux. It’s great to get a feel for what you like so you may replace it down the line, but definitely no longevity in my home ☺️
I had a real fireplace in my previous home. I would place staggered sizes of pillar candles either the battery ones or the ones that you lite. It made for a delightful ambiance . My biggest mistake was buying too small area rugs, I did buy solids. When buying drapes they must have a lining to have a uniform look from the street. I'm grateful for Goodwill when I need to drop of items that no longer serve a purpose. You always exceed my expectations. Peace health and blessings from Atlanta.
Thank you for watching Debra! Same here! I NEVER use my real fireplace and stack white Ikea candles in all sizes. I light them up whenever I have guests, love the cozy vibe 🙌🏻
Great tips!! Cheap, fake looking things are never good. I think natural fabrics and quality, vintage furniture are a great starting point. Love your videos! Keep on going on girl! You are fabulous!!!
So loved this video! Thank you so much for the help and advise! I have always loved interior designing but felt so overwhelmed with so much information, but you have such a way of explaining that has taken me to appreciate something I love. Now instead of feeling frustrated by not so good decisions (purchases😬) I will look for meaning instead of just trying to fill a space! Thank you!!❤
Thank you for watching Betty! I use to fill my space up with beautiful items without considering what they meant to me. I’m paring it down now with minimal, yet meaningful decor 👍🏻☺️
I found it interesting to see your view, as a designer, of wall hanging art pieces. I'm a classical musician and as it happens, musicians and artists flock together and i have friends who'd give me a painting as a gift. I never bought a wall hanging because i needed to fill the space, on the absolute contrary, I needed to make space to hang these paintings that I would never, ever throw out. And when I do buy a wall hanging, I don't see them as decor, it either speaks to me or more oftenly I wanted to support the artist. By the way, i love the channel because of your wealth of knowledge and also because you seem to have a strong taste. I respect that a lot!
Great video! The only one I didn't agree with is the faux flowers. Thought the ones in the videos looked nice because they looked good quality. The red flowers on the bedside tables looked superb to me and you probably can't get real ones like that that stay nice. Real plants, especially cut flowers inside end up looking sad and messy real quick.
I really like your point in this video, to keep things personal and meaningful. Things chosen with heart and soul are definitely what make a home. Thanks for the reminder!
The pieces that have longevity in my home are the ones I took the time to curate and collect Christine! They’re also some of the ones I spent the least amount of money on 😉👍🏻
Hello Julie, Thank you so much for all your good hints. I love your videos. I would really appreciate if you could make one about "How to style your home with lighting". I find it difficult to figure out which artificial lighting to use for our country style house renovation project. Much greetings!
Thank you for watching Suzanne! I have two lighting videos up on the channel now, check them out and let me know if I can answer any questions for you 👍🏻☺️
OMG!!!!! THIS VIDEO IS THE BEST THING I HAVE SEEN ON YOU TUBE IN A LONG TIME. I AM IN A NEW HOUSE AND YOUR ADVICE IS INVALUABLE. IF I HAVE TO SEE ONE MORE ALL WHITE AND GRAY HOISE WITH ART WORK THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE SPILLED PAINT I WILL SCREAM. THANK YOU. NRW SUBSCRIBER!!!!!
LOVE this video! Thank you so much! Agree with all of these. I’m a fine art photographer and fill my home with pieces I’ve shot that mean the world to me. They’ll go from home to home with me because they’re so special. Please make more of these videos. I feel these really help people learn how to fill their home with pieces they’ll always love and won’t grow stale.
Thank you for watching Kim! My statement art pieces are my personal photographs blown up as well! Although I’m just an amateur, I love how they hold such special memories behind and in front of the lens 🙌🏻😍
@@JulieKhuu Exactly! Love that you mentioned art pieces. I see so many wasted opportunities for people to have something in their homes that they absolutely love. Instead they run to Home Goods and buy something meaningless.
This was so helpful. I’m working on pairing down the styling pieces in my home because it feels way to busy and this helped so much. I would love to see the things you’re picking up currently!
I so agree that your home should be decorated over time with pieces that have a story. I love going to auctions, thrift stores, garage sales and hunting for things that I love. I remember how I found every item and still feel the thrill of the find!
Thank you so much. My first time here. When you said personal, that resonated with me. I have about 5 old items I always find a place to put no matter where I move - one is a wooden rocker I rocked my babies in. I've kept it like new, even after all these years. I buy new cushion whenever & have it professionally done. I also have 2 occasional smaller wicker chairs from when I lived by the ocean. I use throws, pillows & cushions with these to blend with whatever I have. I keep a few shadowbox frames around with little memorabilia like fav events or things - Broadway show playbill, concert tickets, religious ... About 'real flowers' - I've found some florists have a 'Happy Hour' or Special Time - offering small discounts. This probably depends on where you live. ...Thank you again🌿
Yes.. Iike the format. Not neccessarily talking about previous mistakes, but chatting in a relaxing way about what is worth buying, what effect is caused by different materials, how to decorate a small apartment, how to achieve a cosy look, how to decorate with plants if you have pets, etc. I also appreciate the fact that ykur ideas are aplliccable also outside the USA, where our apartments are much smaller than a regular USA home. And.. beforee I forvet it.. thank you so much for being so respectful go everyone and not talk about "Christmas decoration table" but you call it "holiday decoration table".. thank you so much indeed. Your channel really is different than others and much better 👍
Aw thank you so much for noticing the details! I work hard at making this channel a resource for everyone when the time comes. You may not own a home now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t inject a cozy quality to whatever space you call your own. Thank you for watching and the support Lior 🙏🏻☺️
@@JulieKhuuSalam Julie. Thank you fir your kind response. I think your channel shows not only that you have the experience and the knowledge, but also that you are a sensitive and empathic petson and that makes the difference. Nobody wants to hire an arrogant, egoistic person to decorate a home, because the owner will have to tellthe home designer a lot of private details about his/her lifestyle. With you, The customer sure has the feeling she/he can trust you to respect his/her lifestyle and make the perfect home for it. I wish you lots of good customers a lot more success with your channel. Salam aleycum, Lior
I feel like I should have seen Julie’s videos first before having done anything in my house. I got a lot of tips, do’s and don’ts-- I am so inspired to improve my style.
From my perspective, houses have always been female territory, so they used to arrange homes with certain emotions and sensibilities that have been lost in XX century and beyond. Having female designers and being able to see their work by a bigger audience makes evident how an analitical or aesthetic vision of the house is way different than female perspectives. Having aesthetics presents, females tend to have other things in mind as well, like usage and habitability. I love Julie's work precisely because her vision is very feminine and has this practical approach to her desgins that give me the feel of real spaces that have real people living (breathing, getting tired, cleaning, reunited, etc..) in them. Female visibility 'just because' in general is frozen and empty.
you probably dont care but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost my login password. I love any help you can offer me!
Great video. I recently found your channel and I find your way of explainning things very refreshing, in contrast to most US youtubers, who get on my nerves. I appreciate your ideas and find them logical, and most of all, totally support your liberation from trends. Trends do not make any sense for hime, unless we want to be changing it everyday. Take care of yourself. Salam alaycum, Lior
My mother lived in Japan for a decade as US State Dept and loved everything Japanese thereafter. In her honor I used leftover tiles to make a large mosaic mural at the end of our drive 18 ft high of a rising full moon , water reeds, dragonflies with black slate sky and a dock which is a shelf upon which sits a buddha and bonsai tree....below is my hand painted fired tile memorial haiku to her...in front is a small garden of tropical plants. It gives me great joy every time I pull into my driveway...
Dear Julie I have watched many videos and I have enjoyed all of them and especially this. I am a very busy at work in the medical field but do enjoy decorating the home with personal touch. Thank you for your inspiration. As a person living in Sri Lanka, home decorating is more a time consuming thing apart from daily obligations but what you say about using preloved/ used items from thrift stores or demolished good stores have made items of emotional attachment and beauty In home decorating. Thank you.
The more thought and care you put into the design of your space, the more it will give back and help you decompress from the daily responsibilities of life Yoshani 💆🏼♀️🙏🏻
I love this type of info. I would definitely like to see some videos on how to transition out of a trend you loved. example lots of signage. I use the signage stuff in a bar area and it adds interest, but it does seem to be so out right now. Im not seeing anything to replace it and I couldnt just remove it all yet....Im in transition still, lol
So I watched all your feng shui taboo videos and told my husband we had to keep the bathroom doors closed. Two nights in a row I got up to go to the bathroom and walked into the door. 😂😂😂
I'm not sold on marble. I grew up with a massive marble dining table and marble flooring. It's always cold and uncomfortable, and ALWAYS sticky no matter how often we wiped it and cleaned it. It's also very telling that after 10+ years of marble, my parents never bought marble anything ever again when we moved and decorated.
Sally, I’m with you; but mainly because I see it everywhere, like it’s the trendy thing to do. It looks elegant and expense, but has an artificial aura about it too. (Funny what you said about “sticky.”)
Hey Julie! Thanks for teaching and inspiring us to learn and incorporate design and new concepts into our lives! It's awesome how your videos can inspire and educate! Thanks.
I agree..I still Love the faux marble paper I applied on my kitchen counters. I love gold toned accessories I've painted. I love my lil faux flowers on the windowsill n corners. And after accidentally killing 2-3 plants n replacing them with a faux version they give me satisfaction. Oh and I got this nice black chandelier that sticks on the wall with stick on hanging crystals..Its soo pretty i get compliments on it all the time. Do wat makes u feel good it's Your home! (Julie is still awesome too ❤)
Thank you Julie for a well presented video on redefining home decorating tips from past experiences. I admit it is not easy but truly having fun with the curating process. This was very educational, opening new ideas in personalizing a given space.
What I will never buy again: an acrylic bathtub. It is so easily damaged that already at install, there were signs of damage. Cleaning is a chore, no abrasives or harsh chemicals are allowed for cleaning those scummy, grimmy corners. In fact, don't get acrylic sinks either. Enamel lasts forever and looks amazing, even after 20 years or more.
I agree - we have an acrylic tub w/ water jets - I run super hot water in it and clean w/ dish washing detergent - or soak it w/ a dishwasher pod - have to be super careful - don't trust plumbing contractors to choose fixtures
My parents made the same faux pas with an acrylic shower cabin: it can't even hold your weight . You enter inside and it squeaks in strain, menacing to collapse under your feet! Horrifying.
lol my acrylic tub is just a "masterpiece", i almost never use it apart from washing the dog but it feels so good just looking at it as it is so grande, well-shaped and fits the bathroom perfectly! LOL. Don't need to clean it either, since no use 😂
@@Amira_Phoenix my acrylic shower actually did buckle under my weight and crack. My landlord just put a sticker over it basically 😬. I'm not even that heavy, like 145lbs.
I had many custom drapes made for my home over the years. After a few years I was sick of them. I have moved several times and I only have custom plantation shutters now in my home. Worth all the expense. Easy to clean and keeps the hot sun out of your house from damaging your floors and furniture. A win win for me.
This is excellent, Julie: the "less--but better--is more" theme shines through, and I love that you don't just say what doesn't work, but what to do instead. The only one I didn't like was the ethanol fireplaces: research shows that they're still not good for indoor air quality (not to mention wasteful). Whilst technically they may be counted as more sustainable than other fireplaces, this just doesn't feel like a good recommendation, on the gut level. I would feel guilty and weird every time I looked at it! Just my personal take, of course. Thanks for keeping it all so classy! Love that you credit your images when so many don't. Keep up the hard work!
OH! And I wanted to mention that the exception of the rugs are good quality silk or wool Persian rugs: richly coloured, timeless, true heritage pieces. We recently bought two showstopping very large silk rugs, and they will elevate EVERYTHING! I would love it if you'd do a video on transitional decorating around richly colourful Persian rugs! I can't find ANY on TH-cam, and I can't be the only one looking for advice here! Pretty please?
Thank you for watching and the insight Jenn! I love rich, saturated silk and wool Persian rugs. It’s the bold, colorful graphic printed ones that don’t have longevity. 👍🏻😉
The “stain stories” look ok in a rougher, say shaker-style or craftsman kitchen, especially if the countertop is in a honed finish. In a contemporary kitchen (streamlined, glossy finishes), no.
@@jjpp2216 Sorry, but nope! It's a personal choice and doesn't work for me, regardless of the aesthetic. Rustic does not imply stained. You wouldn't want chipped, tiled floors either just because you have a craftsman kitchen. I've done countertops for 20 years and a large majority now prefer quartz for good reason.
@@Person-mh6xq to me, there’s a difference between broken and worn. A chipped tile floor is broken. A water mark on a counter is wear. It’s a patina. But that’s just me, and to each his or her own.
Thanks Julie! Great advice. Don't buy cheap fake stuff, even if you are on a budget, better take your time to find the real thing for an affordable price.
And in case you're not familiar with the word, here's a definition: Australian Word Map A sook is a babyish person, usually crying or whining about the unfairness of life.
I think the misconception is that you need to be wealthy to afford the real thing, which isn’t always true. I have sourced real marble, real brass all secondhand and treasure these pieces more than the retail versions L
@@JulieKhuu Things like flooring and countertops are custom and can't be sourced second hand. In almost all situations faux costs less or there would be no 'faux'.
@@l.5832 I'd rather pick something in my price range rather than spend my money on an imitation. If laminate is all I can afford, I'll find a laminate I like that looks like laminate. Or do butcher block countertops. That would be my preference.
We pulled out our very expensive natural gas fireplace and put in an electric one.. why? cause even on the lowest heat it was SO HOT that no one could sit in the room. We love our contemporary electric fireplace - it looks real..
When you mentioned macrame I thought I’d never ever go there - didn’t like it in the 70s either - but the latter pieces you’ve featured almost convert me lol 😅
My ceiling fan has cheap brass and I hate it. My eye draws up to it all the time and I just cringe. I finally got a new one. Just waiting for someone to come in and replace it.
I have a ceiling fan that was brass with wood look blades and cane inserts. It was hideous! I spray painted the whole thing white and now it's gorgeous.
That divider is amazing! I have a pretty personally curated space of items I’ve bought on my travels, but I would’ve bought that one retail too. I’m “only” in my mid 30s but I’ve been living the “personal items” life ever since I can remember, imo it’s not bad to supplement with some retail items if they finish a space off perfectly. If you want to sell it HMU, I’m not even joking!
Hi Julie, I’m a big fan of your knowledge, presentation skills and fashion sense. Really appreciate that you provided links to the decor items shown in the video!
I've loved your content for such a long time Julie and although 80% of the things you've recommended in this video is what I've naturally done without being told by a designer(am not one either) I feel like everyone has a right to do what they want in their spaces as long as it brings them joy. I paid for expensive custom made curtains, I have my art custom made by a young up and coming artist and I bought some from homegoods, etsy and other places, I have that beautiful brass/marble coffee table from CB2 and I've always leaned towards neutral furniture and rugs especially, most of my decor pieces are made from natural elements and I absolutely adore my space. But I think it will be rude of me to go into anyone else's place and dictate what they choose especially if it's what brings them joy. My point is, please don't join the band wagon of fake influencers on Social media that are snobbishly bullying their followers into doing things their way. Thats trendy in my opinion and all it does is diminish people's sense of self. I think the most lasting trend in home decor should be everyone doing what they want in their own spaces. With that being said I absolutely love you and will continue to support your channel as I think your up there on my list of top 10 designers on social media. Note I said "designer" not "influencer".
Thank you for watching Donna and leaving your kind, lovely message 🙏🏻☺️ If you’ve been a long time follower of the channel, you will know that I rarely post a “trend” video. I usually lean more towards design tips, but those are very subjective as well, and ALL videos are based on my experience 1000%. I have purchased everything on this list, for myself and my clients, and the one thing I know for sure: There are better options out there than what I’ve done in the past and I’m happy to share my findings with you 💕
I’ve had clients decorate with prayer beads and I thought they were a beautiful addition that felt personal while adding texture to a tabletop. I think it’s all about composition and sentiment
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Takeaway message: thoughtful purchases; edited spaces; quality over quantity. Love your videos and your teaching style. Your words are punctuated by the visuals you select. Always beautiful and informative. Thank you for sharing your talents, insight, and inspiration.
Couldn’t have summed it up better myself! Thank you for watching Michele 🙏🏻☺️
It feels very refreshing and honest for a professional to acknowledge things they wish they had done differently. And to share them with us so that we can avoid those pitfalls! Your explanations of the downside of trends and materials helps inform my own choices. Thank you!
Thank you for watching Ann! Just my personal preference, of course do what you love for your space always 🙌🏻☺️
Little macrame tip: if you are someone that loves to travel, consider buying macrame on your travels because it's the one kind of local art you really can pack in a suitcase. Often, when you go to markets in Marocco, India, Vietnam, etc,... you see all this amazing local craftmanship but you can't take any of it home. Macrame is a piece of local craftsmanship that you CAN take home because you can roll it up. A rattan chandelier from Bali is kinda difficult to get home but a beautiful macrame piece is totally packable.
I did just that from Thailand Kate 🙌🏻
I believe that we are all in a continuous change and it is perfectly normal to learn from past experiences. And through your experience, and through what you teach us, that's how we learn.
As we evolve, our spaces will too ☺️ Thank you for watching Alina 🙏🏻💕
How profound
Great post. Many defensive comments from the public. i found this video very educational from someone who spends her life doing this as a profession and is so gracious to teach and share with us. Not someone who is a weekend shopper with no sense of decorating style criticizing because they "LIKE" their stuff. Great, to the ones that "LIKE" your stuff, this is geared more towards people that want and like professional and intelligent decorating advice to apply to their life and home.
Like your philosophy that your home should be curated and you should take time to find those pieces that speak to you and you love.
It’s really the best way to be inspired by your space Debra 👍🏻☺️
My Daughter-in-Law does this and slowly their home is getting the bits and bobs that make a house a home. The results are stunning. She has a great eye and knows what she likes. Also, as a result, her home is not super trendy in any way, it just has an old world glamor about it. Needless to say, when we retire and move closer, she will be given a budget and the keys! :)
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WHAT ABOUT THE BLUE AND WHITES? I HAVE A LOT (MORE THAN 15)😄😄
You did it again, Julie! Also, by removing cookie cutter items or things that don't mean anything to you, you limit the 'noise' or clutter in the house. Thanks for opening up and 'bashing' yourself for us to learn. You are a true person with a kind heart.
Thank you for watching Felicia! I’m learning as I go 🙏🏻☺️
In this single video, Julie slays all the basic cookie cutter TH-cam designers with REAL decor skills and insight
Thank you for watching Ben! I appreciate your kindness and support 🙏🏻☺️
I really like this one! It’s fun to hear your personal opinion on things. I’m with you that a lived-in marble or natural stone can be a sign of prioritizing family and love over a blemish-free home. And real plants, always!!
I love the way you put that Sonya and you totally get me. It really isn’t about making everything look perfect 👍🏻
I just love your no-nonsense approach to design. You have such a healthy approach to aesthetics versus practical considerations. I will watch anything you make - it's so thoughtful and practical!
Thank you for watching and the kindness Anne! 🙏🏻☺️
I could watch your videos all day - so well designed and thought out. Thank you for sharing your design gold.
Thank you for watching Liz! You’re the sweetest! 🙏🏻☺️
p.s. buy cheap brass - it will go out of style and then your can paint it black or any other trendy color that comes in!
Haha exactly 🙌🏻☺️
I just did that last night!
UM no, bad advice, cheap is cheap, painted or not. and painting it will make it look even cheaper
Ever since we had a house flood, we have had to nearly start over with furniture . So much was damaged. Now I am using TH-cam for my ideas on furniture sand styling.I am trying to stay on track and only getting the pieces that I need and can afford. Thank you so much for being there for me. 😘. Have a blessed day. ❤️
It all starts with a grand plan Sapphire! Stay focused and purposeful with your decisions, you won’t regret the outcome. You got this! 🙌🏻☺️
Great video! Regarding the fireplace, I've owned a ventless bio-ethanol (BE) and electric. I must say while BE provides better ambiance, it's extremely costly to maintain, doesn't generate enough heat to adequately warm a normal sized room and the flames die down quickly. I immediately regretted my purchase once I realized a $100+ case of e-nrg fuel lasted less than a week when burned only two hours every night. That's costlier than my electricity bill. BE only wins if money's no object.
Ah, thank you so much for watching and providing your insight ZMAC! I have clients who love theirs, but you’re right. Cost and maintenance must be factored in to make sense 👍🏻
Most of the stuff that's she's recommending in this video is for people who don't have money issues, if you know what I mean. It's easy to just give others advice about purchasing something expensive because "that's the good way". Even though most people can't really afford it.
I love your sincerity and personalbility in this one.. I learned a lot ...thank you!!!
Thank you for watching and the feedback Pat 🙏🏻☺️
Yes!!! I would love this to be a series! Thank you thank you thank you! Best second hand store in OC?!
So many Teresa! I love Just Like the Model, Home Consignment Center (both Irvine) and have scored so many amazing pieces at the Long Beach Flea 👍🏻
I just discovered your channel and I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate your aesthetic, your approach, and your generosity with your knowledge.
I’m a former graphic designer, self taught with interior design, and I’ve already learned a lot and had many instincts confirmed-such as sourcing everywhere from thrift shops to the high end. A lot of people are just afraid of doing that. They don’t trust themselves at either extreme, and I think that’s part of how so many homes end up filled with a lot of safe, cookie cutter decor. Hopefully you’ll encourage them to open up their horizons.
Thanks so much for your channel.
Thank you for watching Nattie! It definitely comes from a love of shopping. Safe is also neutral, but neutral doesn’t have to be boring. It’s about finding cool ways to inject your personal style into what you love. 👍🏻☺️
I love the idea of the ethanol fireplace. We’ve been renovating and that’s a great option! Thank you ❤️🔥
Awesome, thank you for watching Ferrill 🙏🏻☺️
Can't thank you enough for the replacement items for the "never buys" in design. Having sources for beautiful, timeless items to swap is super helpful and empowers those of us without a designer to create a beautiful space!
Awesome, so glad my tips can help your decision T 🙌🏻
Yes, more videos!! I’ve learned so much from your knowledge of decorating! Great content 😊
Thank you for watching Lea! 🙏🏻☺️
Julie you are going from a maximalist to a semi minimalist!!!! I love it! I love the laser focus on meaningful items!! I know from your other videos this is the best way to design!! I'm anxiously waiting for my new build to be finished and I watch your videos like its lecture class!
I know right?!! It’s motherhood I tell ya. The more baby’s stuff takes over, the less I want to deal with mine 😆
Oh, THAT'S what it is! I wondered why I've been less interested in things that I've loved for YEARS!
yes please make some more videos like this. Thanks, Julie!
Thank you for watching and the feedback Keely! 👍🏻☺️
I feel like I have evolved so much in the last year. I love this topic. This year etsy is my favorite. I love real marble real brass and all those unique vintage vases and decor that have meaning. I love how we evolve in decor. 2020 being at home has changed me to no more trendy items. I love all your topics and videos.
Same Robin! I work from home, but spending this much time away from clients has me seeing things with fresh, more focused eyes 🙌🏻
Your knowledge and experience counts for everything, Julie! Thanks for such honesty. We can all learn ...
Thank you for watching Teri! There will be more to come- I haven’t even gotten to finishes and materials yet 😆
What I'm hearing is "instead of color, try no color" and like, you do you obviously, but like... I'm over here in my boho-inspired room with my patterned rug and jewel tones and painted furniture... And because I know it's all stuff that I love, I'm happy with it. and I have no plans on changing unless it's to hang a tapestry (or into move into a better space). And remember all those light, clean colors will also show dirt.
I love bold colors (as evidenced from my portfolio in this video)- just not bold colors in cheap materials. Splurge on the real deal and you’ll win every time 🙌🏻☺️
Yeah. I think to say no bold colors, it's erasing culture as well.
@@jessicahernandez7665 how colours are culture? Is the way they are used and integrated what is actually culture, not the colors just in themselves.
@@escaramujo ok
Let's take India or Mexico for example. Bold colors are incorporated into textiles, flooring etc. It's a part of it all. So to say that u should just be neutral because it's classier and bold colors tend to make a space look cheap, is problematic.
that's not what Julie is saying. you are defensive about your likes and style which isn't what this is about. if you like all the color, boho jewelie stuff than that's your style and have adapted to it. it wouldn't work in my home because its a cluttered, busy, dizzy decor but if thats your like than so be it. Julie is giving great advise, ideas and education and its excellent. use common sense, if that kind of style is yours than ignore the great advice and do your own thing.
I love you videos, I have been rewatching as I get closer to my house being built, with all the considerations of finishes, furniture and the rest! Your videos are super helpful!
Same!!! I feel like Im studying for a final!! :-)
Thank you for watching Rebekah! I hope it makes you consider all facets of design 🙌🏻☺️
Hope it’s still fun though Ci 🙌🏻😉
Rebekah sprlyan I love your videos
@@cherylbooth5649 yeah keyboard issue! And poor attention on my part!
I also like your philosophy on bringing meaningful items into your home. I’m going to be more mindful in the future. Thank you, Julie!
The older I get, the more I value decorative items and don’t want anything in the home that doesn’t mean something special Valerie
Yeah, I agree with collecting items over time, not just in one go. With the former, you get to choose what you really like, what fits your home, what item has your personal attachment. This way, the longevity of your decors is realized and cherished. Thanks Julie for this video. You know how much I am fond of picking your brain on matters concerning home interior design
Thank you for watching Miya! I think when I started decorating, it was more for aesthetics practice and less about the sentiment. Now I’m a totally different designer with years of mistakes under my belt 😉🙌🏻
I like your easy, aber professional manner. You have taught me without insulting my choices. Thank you.
(I still have two large artificial trees
that collect dust but I still love them.)
Thank you for watching Barbara! 🙏🏻☺️
Julie thank you for today presentation. I never really liked the graphic rugs and I hope they are on the way out. My son has purchased wonderful original art from the Goodwill online for very little money but have turned out to of much greater value then the purchase price. As for the bold upholstered pieces they can be used in a family room or a teen bedroom where it would look fine. I've always used nature inspired colors beige taupe and I never tire of them. Keep up the wonderful content it's appreciated.
Most of my prized decor possessions were all thrifted Marie! I’m slowly becoming more minimalist with meaning 😉🙌🏻
Julie - You always make such perfect sense to me. Thanks for all the inspiration & ideas...
Thank you for watching Watson 🙏🏻
We're in the process of downsizing, going from a 5600 sq ft to a 2900 sq ft house (as we age and kids are gone, we desire to spend less time maintaining a large home). We're in process of determining all of stuff we need to get rid of . Listening to this video has given me a different perspective on items to get rid of or to keep. I just recently found your channel and find your videos very informative.
Thank you for watching Carolyn! I try to keep it simple- keep only what inspires you. However you interpret that 🙌🏻☺️
Lol just laughing that 2900 is a downsize for you :P we upsized from 1200 to 1900 😆
2900 is still quite large!
@@razorbladelemonade I'm planning on building a home about the size of your old home as my forever home.
And me in my 900 square footer with two kids, lol! We love our small house, the only thing we would change is the entryway, it's too small. Thinking of building a small addition.
So GLAD to hear you say you dont push trends! Most TH-camrs are pushing sales of trend based items and that is a wasteful way to spend your money. I always have used colors in accessories...pillows etc. If nature is in then nature prints....if jewel tones then those...I decorate like I dress....the most money on things I will love for years in neutral colors....then the things less important and more changabble. Being an artist I make my own wall art and change it as time passes. For non painters framed fabric can be an inexpensive option. When I was a student I went to large museums and bought posters which I inexpensively framed of my favorite art in their collections.
I framed fabric in my DIY wall art video and loved how it turned out 🙌🏻 Inspired and inexpensive! 👏🏻
Julie can you please do an episodes on timeless design style, start to finish 🤗🤗🤗🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yes, this is a hot topic Lebo! I’ll work on it 👍🏻☺️
Ya
Mostly it will be
Old is gold
Never jaded old styles...😀
Usually fake stuff isn't meant to last while genuine pieces whether expensive or not are more likely to stay and find their place throughout moves and renovation. I have a personal dislike for fake nature; it may look stunning at a distance but a close examination always disappoints.Thanks a lot for all the professional advice. We all learn from our mistakes and it's beautiful to share them!! 😍
I feel the same way about faux. It’s great to get a feel for what you like so you may replace it down the line, but definitely no longevity in my home ☺️
You are looking gorgeous in this denim shirt and ur hair colour is wow!❤️❤️❤️❤️
yaaaas 🙆♀️
Thank you so much 🙏🏻💕
IKR?!? Gorgeous!
I love home decor video that teaches me something. Julie shows pretty rooms AND carefully explains why (or why not) it looks good.
Thank you for watching Kathy 🙏🏻☺️
I had a real fireplace in my previous home. I would place staggered sizes of pillar candles either the battery ones or the ones that you lite. It made for a delightful ambiance . My biggest mistake was buying too small area rugs, I did buy solids. When buying drapes they must have a lining to have a uniform look from the street. I'm grateful for Goodwill when I need to drop of items that no longer serve a purpose. You always exceed my expectations. Peace health and blessings from Atlanta.
Thank you for watching Debra! Same here! I NEVER use my real fireplace and stack white Ikea candles in all sizes. I light them up whenever I have guests, love the cozy vibe 🙌🏻
Great tips!! Cheap, fake looking things are never good. I think natural fabrics and quality, vintage furniture are a great starting point. Love your videos! Keep on going on girl! You are fabulous!!!
Thank you for watching Kihm! I used to source bright shiny things that catch my eye! Now I lay low and let them expose themselves ☺️👍🏻
We are changing so our taste in style is changing as well!
Yes exactly 🙌🏻☺️
Have you ever taught before professionally? You give so many examples and alternatives. I leave your channel entertained and smarter. Thank you Julie!
Thank you for watching Fatima! No, I still consider myself a student oftentimes ☺️
So loved this video! Thank you so much for the help and advise!
I have always loved interior designing but felt so overwhelmed with so much information, but you have such a way of explaining that has taken me to appreciate something I love. Now instead of feeling frustrated by not so good decisions (purchases😬) I will look for meaning instead of just trying to fill a space! Thank you!!❤
Thank you for watching Betty! I use to fill my space up with beautiful items without considering what they meant to me. I’m paring it down now with minimal, yet meaningful decor 👍🏻☺️
I found it interesting to see your view, as a designer, of wall hanging art pieces. I'm a classical musician and as it happens, musicians and artists flock together and i have friends who'd give me a painting as a gift. I never bought a wall hanging because i needed to fill the space, on the absolute contrary, I needed to make space to hang these paintings that I would never, ever throw out. And when I do buy a wall hanging, I don't see them as decor, it either speaks to me or more oftenly I wanted to support the artist.
By the way, i love the channel because of your wealth of knowledge and also because you seem to have a strong taste. I respect that a lot!
Exactly DZ! The more meaning a piece has, the more apt you are to hold onto it, no matter what your style or aesthetic 🙌🏻☺️ Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Great video! The only one I didn't agree with is the faux flowers. Thought the ones in the videos looked nice because they looked good quality. The red flowers on the bedside tables looked superb to me and you probably can't get real ones like that that stay nice. Real plants, especially cut flowers inside end up looking sad and messy real quick.
I used to be team faux as well, but now that I’ve experimented more with growing real plants, I realize it’s not that difficult 😀 Mix it up Cathy! 🌿
I really like your point in this video, to keep things personal and meaningful. Things chosen with heart and soul are definitely what make a home. Thanks for the reminder!
The pieces that have longevity in my home are the ones I took the time to curate and collect Christine! They’re also some of the ones I spent the least amount of money on 😉👍🏻
Hello Julie,
Thank you so much for all your good hints.
I love your videos. I would really appreciate if you could make one about "How to style your home with lighting". I find it difficult to figure out which artificial lighting to use for our country style house renovation project.
Much greetings!
Thank you for watching Suzanne! I have two lighting videos up on the channel now, check them out and let me know if I can answer any questions for you 👍🏻☺️
OMG!!!!! THIS VIDEO IS THE BEST THING I HAVE SEEN ON YOU TUBE IN A LONG TIME. I AM IN A NEW HOUSE AND YOUR ADVICE IS INVALUABLE. IF I HAVE TO SEE ONE MORE ALL WHITE AND GRAY HOISE WITH ART WORK THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE SPILLED PAINT I WILL SCREAM. THANK YOU. NRW SUBSCRIBER!!!!!
Artwork is personal, so always go with what you love 🙌🏻☺️
I hope you could give tips of designing homes that are small in sizes
I have a small space series coming up Dorothy! Stay tuned 🙏🏻☺️
LOVE this video! Thank you so much! Agree with all of these. I’m a fine art photographer and fill my home with pieces I’ve shot that mean the world to me. They’ll go from home to home with me because they’re so special. Please make more of these videos. I feel these really help people learn how to fill their home with pieces they’ll always love and won’t grow stale.
Thank you for watching Kim! My statement art pieces are my personal photographs blown up as well! Although I’m just an amateur, I love how they hold such special memories behind and in front of the lens 🙌🏻😍
@@JulieKhuu Exactly! Love that you mentioned art pieces. I see so many wasted opportunities for people to have something in their homes that they absolutely love. Instead they run to Home Goods and buy something meaningless.
This was so helpful. I’m working on pairing down the styling pieces in my home because it feels way to busy and this helped so much. I would love to see the things you’re picking up currently!
Thank you for watching Kathryn! That’s a fun topic for a future video, thank you for the suggestion 👍🏻☺️
I so agree that your home should be decorated over time with pieces that have a story. I love going to auctions, thrift stores, garage sales and hunting for things that I love. I remember how I found every item and still feel the thrill of the find!
Same! Check out my Thrift Flip video for tales from all my secondhand scores Linda! 🙌🏻☺️
@@JulieKhuu Will do!
Hey Julie . I love your videos 😍sis
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
You have far fewer regrets then I do. Wish you could go shopping with me to guide my choices 😃
Thank you so much.
My first time here. When you said personal, that resonated with me. I have about 5 old items I always find a place to put no matter where I move - one is a wooden rocker I rocked my babies in. I've kept it like new, even after all these years. I buy new cushion whenever & have it professionally done. I also have 2 occasional smaller wicker chairs from when I lived by the ocean. I use throws, pillows & cushions with these to blend with whatever I have.
I keep a few shadowbox frames around with little memorabilia like fav events or things -
Broadway show playbill, concert tickets, religious ...
About 'real flowers' -
I've found some florists have a 'Happy Hour' or Special Time - offering small discounts. This probably depends on where you live.
...Thank you again🌿
Thank you for watching Marty! Check out my video on displaying sentimental items in your home for more inspiration 🙏🏻☺️
Love this video. It really helps to see the decor for inspiration. Thanks Julie!
Thank you for watching Julie! 👍🏻☺️
The rooms you've designed are so beautiful. Good video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching Lizzy! 🙏🏻☺️
Yes.. Iike the format. Not neccessarily talking about previous mistakes, but chatting in a relaxing way about what is worth buying, what effect is caused by different materials, how to decorate a small apartment, how to achieve a cosy look, how to decorate with plants if you have pets, etc.
I also appreciate the fact that ykur ideas are aplliccable also outside the USA, where our apartments are much smaller than a regular USA home.
And.. beforee I forvet it.. thank you so much for being so respectful go everyone and not talk about "Christmas decoration table" but you call it "holiday decoration table".. thank you so much indeed. Your channel really is different than others and much better 👍
Aw thank you so much for noticing the details! I work hard at making this channel a resource for everyone when the time comes. You may not own a home now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t inject a cozy quality to whatever space you call your own. Thank you for watching and the support Lior 🙏🏻☺️
@@JulieKhuuSalam Julie. Thank you fir your kind response. I think your channel shows not only that you have the experience and the knowledge, but also that you are a sensitive and empathic petson and that makes the difference. Nobody wants to hire an arrogant, egoistic person to decorate a home, because the owner will have to tellthe home designer a lot of private details about his/her lifestyle.
With you, The customer sure has the feeling she/he can trust you to respect his/her lifestyle and make the perfect home for it.
I wish you lots of good customers a lot more success with your channel. Salam aleycum, Lior
I feel like I should have seen Julie’s videos first before having done anything in my house. I got a lot of tips, do’s and don’ts-- I am so inspired to improve my style.
Banking a ton of inspiration will help you refine your interior needs and aesthetic Maris! Design is never done 🙌🏻😉
Can I just say how important it is to have female representation!? Male designers would never think to compare chipped lacquer to gel nails!!
Haha right?!! 🙌🏻
From my perspective, houses have always been female territory, so they used to arrange homes with certain emotions and sensibilities that have been lost in XX century and beyond. Having female designers and being able to see their work by a bigger audience makes evident how an analitical or aesthetic vision of the house is way different than female perspectives. Having aesthetics presents, females tend to have other things in mind as well, like usage and habitability. I love Julie's work precisely because her vision is very feminine and has this practical approach to her desgins that give me the feel of real spaces that have real people living (breathing, getting tired, cleaning, reunited, etc..) in them. Female visibility 'just because' in general is frozen and empty.
Because most have not had gel nail polish manicures . Lol
you probably dont care but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow lost my login password. I love any help you can offer me!
@Jorge Rene Instablaster ;)
Really enjoyed this casual approach, especially with the topic.
Thank you for watching Jhennicea, this video is more about my experience and less “how to” 👍🏻☺️
Great video. I recently found your channel and I find your way of explainning things very refreshing, in contrast to most US youtubers, who get on my nerves.
I appreciate your ideas and find them logical, and most of all, totally support your liberation from trends. Trends do not make any sense for hime, unless we want to be changing it everyday.
Take care of yourself.
Salam alaycum, Lior
Thank you for watching Lior! I use trends to experiment and have fun! With fashion and decor, I like to inject a little humor in it sometimes 🙌🏻☺️
Thank you! Your eye is so gifted. And you have such a fun attitude.
Thank you for watching Beatriz 🙏🏻☺️
i love your honesty, jk! it takes strength of character to admit past mistakes...
It’s all a part of my design evolution Adrienne 🙌🏻😉
You are amazing! Wonderful informative videos. Thank you
Thank you for watching Trish! 🙏🏻😊
Solid advice as always!
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
My mother lived in Japan for a decade as US State Dept and loved everything Japanese thereafter. In her honor I used leftover tiles to make a large mosaic mural at the end of our drive 18 ft high of a rising full moon , water reeds, dragonflies with black slate sky and a dock which is a shelf upon which sits a buddha and bonsai tree....below is my hand painted fired tile memorial haiku to her...in front is a small garden of tropical plants. It gives me great joy every time I pull into my driveway...
That’s beautiful and so sentimental Sybil! 😍
This was a very interesting video. I learned something.
Thank you for watching Kristine 👍🏻☺️
Dear Julie
I have watched many videos and I have enjoyed all of them and especially this.
I am a very busy at work in the medical field but do enjoy decorating the home with personal touch. Thank you for your inspiration.
As a person living in Sri Lanka, home decorating is more a time consuming thing apart from daily obligations but what you say about using preloved/ used items from thrift stores or demolished good stores have made items of emotional attachment and beauty
In home decorating.
Thank you.
The more thought and care you put into the design of your space, the more it will give back and help you decompress from the daily responsibilities of life Yoshani 💆🏼♀️🙏🏻
I love this type of info. I would definitely like to see some videos on how to transition out of a trend you loved. example lots of signage. I use the signage stuff in a bar area and it adds interest, but it does seem to be so out right now. Im not seeing anything to replace it and I couldnt just remove it all yet....Im in transition still, lol
Remove the smaller signs that don’t make an impact and leave the larger ones to make a statement. Both literally and figuratively 👍🏻😉
Double 👍🏾👍🏾! Love your tips with virtuals👌🏾 It's all about having your home be unique and meaningful & not trendy for the season.
As personal as possible is my philosophy Sophia 👍🏻
So I watched all your feng shui taboo videos and told my husband we had to keep the bathroom doors closed. Two nights in a row I got up to go to the bathroom and walked into the door. 😂😂😂
Haha now just add a nightlight Eleanor! 😂
Thank you for your transparency and I would appreciate more videos like this.
Thank you for watching Shunta! More like this coming up 👍🏻☺️
I'm not sold on marble. I grew up with a massive marble dining table and marble flooring. It's always cold and uncomfortable, and ALWAYS sticky no matter how often we wiped it and cleaned it. It's also very telling that after 10+ years of marble, my parents never bought marble anything ever again when we moved and decorated.
Yup, childhood memories will do that to ya! That’s how I feel about wallpaper borders Sally! 😆
Sally, I’m with you; but mainly because I see it everywhere, like it’s the trendy thing to do. It looks elegant and expense, but has an artificial aura about it too. (Funny what you said about “sticky.”)
Hey Julie! Thanks for teaching and inspiring us to learn and incorporate design and new concepts into our lives! It's awesome how your videos can inspire and educate! Thanks.
Thank you for watching Adriana 🙏🏻☺️
Tbh I found some of the pieces you regret buying quite beautiful and great for accent pieces here and there
Always do what you love Z 👍🏻☺️
I agree..I still Love the faux marble paper I applied on my kitchen counters. I love gold toned accessories I've painted. I love my lil faux flowers on the windowsill n corners. And after accidentally killing 2-3 plants n replacing them with a faux version they give me satisfaction. Oh and I got this nice black chandelier that sticks on the wall with stick on hanging crystals..Its soo pretty i get compliments on it all the time. Do wat makes u feel good it's Your home!
(Julie is still awesome too ❤)
Thank you Julie for a well presented video on redefining home decorating tips from past experiences. I admit it is not easy but truly having fun with the curating process. This was very educational, opening new ideas in personalizing a given space.
Thank you for watching Henry! This was my personal journey, wasted a lot of money with cheap home goods 🙅🏼♀️ Never again!
What I will never buy again: an acrylic bathtub. It is so easily damaged that already at install, there were signs of damage. Cleaning is a chore, no abrasives or harsh chemicals are allowed for cleaning those scummy, grimmy corners. In fact, don't get acrylic sinks either. Enamel lasts forever and looks amazing, even after 20 years or more.
I agree - we have an acrylic tub w/ water jets - I run super hot water in it and clean w/ dish washing detergent - or soak it w/ a dishwasher pod - have to be super careful - don't trust plumbing contractors to choose fixtures
Ooh good one Sarah, and yes, totally agreed! Also yellows over time 🤦🏼♀️
My parents made the same faux pas with an acrylic shower cabin: it can't even hold your weight . You enter inside and it squeaks in strain, menacing to collapse under your feet! Horrifying.
lol my acrylic tub is just a "masterpiece", i almost never use it apart from washing the dog but it feels so good just looking at it as it is so grande, well-shaped and fits the bathroom perfectly! LOL. Don't need to clean it either, since no use 😂
@@Amira_Phoenix my acrylic shower actually did buckle under my weight and crack. My landlord just put a sticker over it basically 😬. I'm not even that heavy, like 145lbs.
I had many custom drapes made for my home over the years. After a few years I was sick of them. I have moved several times and I only have custom plantation shutters now in my home. Worth all the expense. Easy to clean and keeps the hot sun out of your house from damaging your floors and furniture. A win win for me.
Thank you for watching and providing your insight Janice! 🙏🏻☺️
I just bought a marble coffeetable with brass base but i paid $1200 at Crate & Barrel so hope it stands up over time!
Sounds like a keeper Jo Ann! 😍
If she says 😑, are you going to 😢
@@slhemp3556 nope... it’s real marble & more importantly, i like it
@@joannthompson4410 Terrific!
Another great video Julie! Your music is tasteful and serene and does not compete with you. See you next week!🙂
Thank you for watching and the feedback Janine! 🙏🏻☺️
For some reason, she reminds me of Cyndi Lauper.
Yasssss!
Yep!
Total!
Right? I just clicked and what what , how and saw your comment lol
Time after time
This is excellent, Julie: the "less--but better--is more" theme shines through, and I love that you don't just say what doesn't work, but what to do instead. The only one I didn't like was the ethanol fireplaces: research shows that they're still not good for indoor air quality (not to mention wasteful). Whilst technically they may be counted as more sustainable than other fireplaces, this just doesn't feel like a good recommendation, on the gut level. I would feel guilty and weird every time I looked at it! Just my personal take, of course. Thanks for keeping it all so classy! Love that you credit your images when so many don't. Keep up the hard work!
OH! And I wanted to mention that the exception of the rugs are good quality silk or wool Persian rugs: richly coloured, timeless, true heritage pieces. We recently bought two showstopping very large silk rugs, and they will elevate EVERYTHING! I would love it if you'd do a video on transitional decorating around richly colourful Persian rugs! I can't find ANY on TH-cam, and I can't be the only one looking for advice here! Pretty please?
Thank you for watching and the insight Jenn! I love rich, saturated silk and wool Persian rugs. It’s the bold, colorful graphic printed ones that don’t have longevity. 👍🏻😉
Love your videos - but I surely don't need a "life story" of stains, rings, and water marks on my kitchen counters!
The “stain stories” look ok in a rougher, say shaker-style or craftsman kitchen, especially if the countertop is in a honed finish. In a contemporary kitchen (streamlined, glossy finishes), no.
I was thinking the same thing- I don’t want my countertops to look less than perfect! I think this is a matter of personal taste.
@@jjpp2216 Sorry, but nope! It's a personal choice and doesn't work for me, regardless of the aesthetic. Rustic does not imply stained. You wouldn't want chipped, tiled floors either just because you have a craftsman kitchen. I've done countertops for 20 years and a large majority now prefer quartz for good reason.
@@Person-mh6xq to me, there’s a difference between broken and worn. A chipped tile floor is broken. A water mark on a counter is wear. It’s a patina. But that’s just me, and to each his or her own.
Lol maybe not all water marks Kyla, but I appreciate some patina in old marble and natural stone countertops. I find there’s beauty in imperfection ☺️
Thanks Julie! Great advice. Don't buy cheap fake stuff, even if you are on a budget, better take your time to find the real thing for an affordable price.
Yup, save up for the real thing or buy secondhand 👍🏻
Never been a fan of brass, glass or mirrored furniture
I’ve been a fan of all of the above evidently 😆
I could listen to you forever . Julie you have awsome taste and style
Thank you for tuning in Carmel! 🙏🏻😊💕
I don't think anyone would buy faux anything if they had the bucks for the real thing. Not everyone is very wealthy.
Don't be a sook.
And in case you're not familiar with the word, here's a definition:
Australian Word Map
A sook is a babyish person, usually crying or whining about the unfairness of life.
I think the misconception is that you need to be wealthy to afford the real thing, which isn’t always true. I have sourced real marble, real brass all secondhand and treasure these pieces more than the retail versions L
@@JulieKhuu Things like flooring and countertops are custom and can't be sourced second hand. In almost all situations faux costs less or there would be no 'faux'.
@@l.5832 I'd rather pick something in my price range rather than spend my money on an imitation. If laminate is all I can afford, I'll find a laminate I like that looks like laminate. Or do butcher block countertops. That would be my preference.
Brass and glass drink carts and brass and glass cocktail tables were in during the early 1990s. I had some. Thank you for sharing!
We pulled out our very expensive natural gas fireplace and put in an electric one.. why? cause even on the lowest heat it was SO HOT that no one could sit in the room. We love our contemporary electric fireplace - it looks real..
That’s the thing about gas. As long as you love it, that’s all that matters Leanne 👍🏻☺️
I loved this! Thank you for making this! More if these would be great!
Will do! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
When you mentioned macrame I thought I’d never ever go there - didn’t like it in the 70s either - but the latter pieces you’ve featured almost convert me lol 😅
So many amazing artists out there using this medium, it’s hard not to love 😍
@@JulieKhuu the good ones definitely 😃👍
I’m with you! I’m old and was so happy to see macrame plant hangers go! Then they came back. Yuck!
Such a wonderful video!! Very helpful. I need to walk thru my home n rethink what I have. Yes would love another series like today’s video. Thank you!
Walk through your home and simply think about what you love that inspires you Estrella! 👍🏻☺️
My ceiling fan has cheap brass and I hate it. My eye draws up to it all the time and I just cringe. I finally got a new one. Just waiting for someone to come in and replace it.
I feel you! Slowly removing the cheap brass from my home... there’s a LOT of it evidently 😆
I can see it too..spinning..with 5 fluted opaque white glass fixtures..
@@juliekailihiwa8150 LOL..you got that right!
I have a ceiling fan that was brass with wood look blades and cane inserts. It was hideous! I spray painted the whole thing white and now it's gorgeous.
@@cantgetnobooty I bet that is pretty. I love that look.
Love this video; vignettes of “what not to do or wear😂” is fun to watch. Well done👏
I’ll work on more Evelyn, thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
That divider is amazing! I have a pretty personally curated space of items I’ve bought on my travels, but I would’ve bought that one retail too. I’m “only” in my mid 30s but I’ve been living the “personal items” life ever since I can remember, imo it’s not bad to supplement with some retail items if they finish a space off perfectly. If you want to sell it HMU, I’m not even joking!
Haha are you near Southern CA?
@@JulieKhuu I wish :( I’m near Seattle..
Hi Julie, I’m a big fan of your knowledge, presentation skills and fashion sense. Really appreciate that you provided links to the decor items shown in the video!
Thank you for watching! I hope some of the decor tips work for you 🙏🏻☺️
Lot's of good tips, however when you have pets, especially cats, using real foliage can make your pet sick or even kill them.
Absolutely prioritize the safety of your pets Debra 👍🏻🌿☺️
Just buy non toxic plants
I really like the shopping list that goes with your video!
Hope they help you find something you love Peri! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️
I've loved your content for such a long time Julie and although 80% of the things you've recommended in this video is what I've naturally done without being told by a designer(am not one either) I feel like everyone has a right to do what they want in their spaces as long as it brings them joy. I paid for expensive custom made curtains, I have my art custom made by a young up and coming artist and I bought some from homegoods, etsy and other places, I have that beautiful brass/marble coffee table from CB2 and I've always leaned towards neutral furniture and rugs especially, most of my decor pieces are made from natural elements and I absolutely adore my space. But I think it will be rude of me to go into anyone else's place and dictate what they choose especially if it's what brings them joy. My point is, please don't join the band wagon of fake influencers on Social media that are snobbishly bullying their followers into doing things their way. Thats trendy in my opinion and all it does is diminish people's sense of self. I think the most lasting trend in home decor should be everyone doing what they want in their own spaces. With that being said I absolutely love you and will continue to support your channel as I think your up there on my list of top 10 designers on social media. Note I said "designer" not "influencer".
Thank you for watching Donna and leaving your kind, lovely message 🙏🏻☺️ If you’ve been a long time follower of the channel, you will know that I rarely post a “trend” video. I usually lean more towards design tips, but those are very subjective as well, and ALL videos are based on my experience 1000%. I have purchased everything on this list, for myself and my clients, and the one thing I know for sure: There are better options out there than what I’ve done in the past and I’m happy to share my findings with you 💕
Word art is personal. I like abstract art and large bold flowers! Buy what you love!
Absolutely Cathy 🙌🏻 Buy what you love always
I don’t understand the attraction of placing beads as decor! Like why??
I’ve had clients decorate with prayer beads and I thought they were a beautiful addition that felt personal while adding texture to a tabletop. I think it’s all about composition and sentiment
Good video, Julie. Thank you. I agree with most, especially the faux marble, faux brass and faux foliage are very on point.
Thank you for watching Ari! There was a time I convinced myself they were almost like the real thing 😆