Cheese, chocolate, and wine. That's legit a food group. May I add, when reading reviews, start with most recent. Sometimes manufacturers change something, for better or worse, and recent reviews may more accurately reflect that. You have such a thoughtful and fun personality and it really comes through. You remind me of a very good friend, who can also be lethally snarky, but in such a way that you're not offended and even love her for it. Have a great weekend!!!
Those fit in 3 food groups. Cheese is dairy. Chocolate is a legume (hello, made from cocao BEANS). Wine is a fruit (grapes, obvi). That's a balanced meal.
I know this advice doesnt apply to me because im middle class and not, like, rich, but if im gonna put cheese on the table its not gonna be the expensive stuff all the time. In fact i like the average block of gouda from lidl or tesco just as much
Aside from the jetted tub issues that you've mentioned, I always think it's a MAJOR MISTAKE when installing a tub ...whether jetted or soaker, freestanding or built-in...to fail to have a hand-held shower arm included with the faucet because it makes CLEANING the tub SOOO much easier!
I'm a house clear and I agree with this 100%, and as the other person said, showers as well. My suggestion, if someone doesn't have a hand held sprayer and won't be able to purchase one for a while, is to buy a large car washing sponge. Not nearly as convenient as a sprayer but still works much more effectively than just a rag or small sponge.
One thing that got me over buying cheap versions of things like Pillows, linens, dishes, etc., is dividing the price by how often I need to buy them. I've had 20 year old pillows, dishes that lasted 15 years, so investing in good ones is worth it.
Production notes: I've said before I love it that you talk fast. Keep it up! I love it that you look straight at the camera when you talk. And although you probably have sticky reminder notes just offscreen, you can't tell. It's just this constant stream of glorious chatter. Also, whoever is editing the visual is really good. There are a good amount of cuts, but they aren't disorienting or frustrating to watch. In fact, lots of times they're subtle enough that a cut grabs your attention again but you don't necessarily even notice it. Lastly you're sitting the perfect distance from the camera. I imagine we all have different comfort levels when it comes to something like that, but for me it's perfect. Doesn't surprise me at all that you're coming up on 300K subscribers.
Just a tip for anyone looking to buy throw pillows - make sure they have zippers, and you can buy nice down inserts to replace the crappy ones. This helps to broaden your choices.
Also with the jet tub consider MAINTENANCE!!! Do not get the ones where the water runs through the jet pipes. My mom made this mistake. Over time it will be impossible to clean, hold bacteria, and start to stink. If you must have a jet tub, get the kind that pumps AIR into the water. They are waaayyy easier to clean.
Absolute truth. Our previous house had one like this already installed in the master suite and it was disgusting and impossible to clean. Never again!!!
If the bathroom is in the basement, the jets will also hold SPIDERS! They like to come out and wave at you while you try to shower. Dozens of them, and more will hide in the jets every night after you've cleaned out the first batch. And you have to stand on your head to check inside every single jet for spiders before every single shower.
Yes to vintage, second hand furniture! Most of the time the pieces are better made and if the fabric is ugly, it can be reupholstered in something else. Ugly fabric can't hide good bones.
or reupholster it yourself! i just did this to a couch and learned it was a bespoke couch handmade for whomever left it on the side of the road. you can buy inexpensive remnants offline and do a good job with a simple staple gun scissors and some patience
@@phishlipsable oh okay I never looked into that before. Mainly because I figured the cost of it would then come close to a cheap, but new furniture. I will keep my eyes open.
As someone with mobility issues that does most shopping online i totally agree that reading reviews about the product is the best way to get a true sense of what you are going to get. But also i think you could have mentioned that it's also a great idea to pay it forward and also give honest reviews and with pictures, and not only when you are disappointed. Sometimes there are positive details that you can't see on the sellers site but are in everyone's interest to mention in a review. If someone else had posted a pic of the chairs with the pink undertones you would have known and not bought it, but it also might be a more interesting detail to another person. 💕
I'd like to offer a hearty THANK YOU for helping me...no, solely guiding me... away from a massive amount of regret. Thanks to you, clueless me was able to determine that I (mentally) lean toward Japandi & Nordic design. My current living space is anything but that - it's a mess. I'm caught in the perfect storm of midlife changes: post-divorce renovations, tight budget, while simultaneously clearing out my elderly mom's home. Without your guidance, I'd be buried under a heap of mom's old items I felt compelled to keep for sentimental reasons -- acquired regret. Instead, I've developed a sort of Nick Lewis + Marie Kondo approach in planning my home and sorting through mom's items: "Does this spark joy? Does this fit my intended design aesthetic? Would I regret bringing this into my home in a year?" Anyway, THANK YOU, Nick! I'm unable to verbalize the amount of peace, calm and release of guilt you've helped me achieve in sorting through my mom's entire house (a whole lifetime) and discarding items I really don't love. With you as my guide, I feel confident I can create a home I'll love.
The answer to a loud jetted tub is insulation and isolation. Simply put, noise is caused by reverberation. A bathroom should be designed so that the motor is isolated in a purpose-built adjoining space and insulated against noise transmission. If the tub must be in the same room, then get the manufacturer's recommendation for the amount, type and quality of insulation.
@@chicfifty5067 If you will recall, Nick's original comment suggested that his was newly-installed. If you have the time and money to replace or dispose of a jetted tub, then more power to you. If, like most of us, we need a solution, then insulation and isolation may be one.
@@chicfifty5067 - Jetted tubs are sometimes selected for their health benefits rather than aesthetics. People who suffer from osteoarthritis, bad backs, etc., often benefit greatly from water massage.
Very interesting to hear about the jetted tub!! But yeah, they're just like jacuzzis and they're loud af. Also they get nasty in their pipes if you dont clean them well
I had an aqua microfiber couch that was SO nice. It was tufted and sleek, so it never got that squished down gross deflated looked that the recliner styles get. It cleaned up so well. Even over a decade of ownership, it would literally look brand new. Loved that couch so much. And it came from Ashley. As an art teacher, I am with you in regards to noticing undertones and slight color variations. It can actually be really annoying lol.
LOL! Your pink patio chairs reminded me of the time 25 years ago when my parents remodeled their house and my mom bought three identical burgundy sofas for the family room. They were the type with recliners on each end - metal frames so very heavy! When they were delivered, my mom was really upset because the color was "wrong." She chose it from a fabric sample in the showroom, and the color difference was probably a matter of the lighting there being different than our home lighting. She was ready to have the delivery men load them back onto the truck until they told her about the restocking fee. She decided she could live with them, and she still has them to this day. 😄
I’m so with you on the jetted tub! Our last house had one and I love taking baths, but 1) it was so unnecessarily huge and 2) like you said, it’s loud, and 3) the jets get so much gunk buildup in them and are really tough to clean. Not worth it! When we built our current house we went with a vintage cast iron tub that I refinished. It’s amazing!
I’d love this too. We have 3 adults working from home permanently and therefore need to have private areas to focus, have webcam meetings, talk to customers etc. without disturbing each other. These are typically our bedrooms. How do you integrate TVs and tons of monitors/cords into your space without looking like Best Buy?? How do you create a cohesive multi-purpose room if you don’t have the luxury of a separate space? Our bedroom is currently an office and nursery too.
We have two jetted tubs in our house (they were previously here), and I cannot wait to replace them. I take a bath most nights a week, but I NEVER use the jets. It’s not relaxing to me, either. We will eventually renovate those bathrooms, and those will be the first things to go. 🙌 Just give me a free standing soaker and let me live my life! 😂😂
Builder grade bathtub from 70's and one day want to replace with a deep soaker tub. The free standing are visually stunning but I am very short stature so 1st thought is getting in and out without a stool and high risk of falls especially once I age and balance worsens.
And what's up with microfiber bedding? The worst! Like sleeping on velcro. At home we have all cotton, but experienced microfiber linens staying at an Airbnb. Yikes! A literal nightmare.
Another issue with jetted tubs are that they require a LOT of water to cover the jets. Wasteful, especially if you occasionally just want a quick soak.
When our house was being built, jetted tubs were so popular that our builder recommended it even if we didn't want it. Wrong! The water gets cold quickly because of the movement (think stirring food on your plate to cool it down). But, we did like the wider size because elbows didn't touch the curtain or door so we bought a tub that was the size of a jetted tub. Loved it.
I agree with the “pink cream” colored items. I’m staying in a condo temporarily while my home is being rebuilt after a fire. The complex was converted from apartments to condos and they renovated every unit. It’s obvious that they just bought materials in bulk without any thought of whether they went together. The floor tiles are a faux slate of rust and grey tones. The cabinets are not oak but have the gold tones with a traditional door style. The granite countertops are gold, black and brown. The cabinets and granite look good together. Then we have the subway tile backsplash in the pink-cream.🤮Since I’m only here temporarily I covered them with a peel and stick mosaic that coordinated with the colors in the granite.
Also, so sorry about the fire! 💓 I love thrifting and garage sales (don't know if ur in a warmer area where they hv them year round). They would b a great way to get fill in pieces for very little money. U could even start looking for things u want whn ur back in your house. Thoughts and prayers.
Silly question, but what is the difference between an apartment and a condo? We have flats (high rise) or units (single story or low rise) in Australia.
My first true manic episode, I spent 9 straight hours hyperfixated on throw pillows and spent well over $60 on nice fills and some beautiful linen covers. When I snapped out of it I was both relieved and mortified, because I was extremely poor at the time and I absolutely did not have that kind of wiggle room in my budget, but as soon as I got the pillows I felt zero regrets. I've kept them as a reminder to make sure and keep on top of my meds, and because they're just DAMN nice pillows. Good job, manic me.
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Not a bot here! What a weird thing to copy, I can't imagine there's much to gain from stealing a story about mania induced purchases, but who knows.
Oh man the jetted tub reminds me of my grandpa’s shenanigans. Grandma insisted on getting a HUGE mauve jetted tub in the 1990’s when they built the bathroom in a house they turned into a duplex. Little did she know, grandpa installed a 30 gallon hot water heater so you couldn’t get enough hot water to cover the jets. They also didn’t put a shower stall in at first and the amount of sad baths that happened in that tub makes me giggle to this day.
Haha 😂 I agree… My condo came with a jetted tub and I was paranoid about the neighbors hearing how loud it was. I could not relax!! Plus I also hate baths.
OMG yes, I wrote to Samplize because it burned me big time! I finally went to BM and got real ones and they're so so different. The company response.. We make our best approximation of the color but we are not the verified supplier so there can be color variation...🙄😒
Absolutely agree about the cheap microfiber couches. We have one that has held up like a champ for 3 yrs and looks brand new after being vacuumed and steam cleaned. But in between cleanings...
YES SWATCHES! I ordered a set for choosing the right colour of curtains because I’ve returned so many for being the wrong undertone, and now I’m going custom, so I have to get it right since they won’t be returnable!
First off, dark chocolate is said to be good for one. Ditto for red wine. My equation: dark red wine for fluid, and dark chocolate for solids which are both “good” for one = dinner! ( you added cheese for calcium; so your way is even more “ good” for you!) Totally agree about checking undertones, even though people look at one like you are some kind of nut! I am a person who’s eye is bothered by extreme “contrast”. It really bothers me. I had a cool toned wood floor with a stained wood wall which was strongly warm toned. Drove me crazy!
Jetted tub: There is a built in jetted tub in the Master of the house I bought almost 2 years ago. The surround is about 10 inches all the way around. I’m 5’ 1”. The tub is really deep and the plug must be closed manually. Almost fall on my head to do this. Fill the tub turn on the jets with switch 4 ft high 3 ft away from tub. Crawl over the surround down into the tub. Unplug tub, quickly crawl over surround, dripping wet to shut off jets before water level drops below them. What a ridiculous pain in the bohunkis. Saving money to install a very large walk-in shower where this beast now sits. Meanwhile using shower in guest bath.
1000% agree on the jetted tub. The previous owners put one in. I have only turned the jets on to give it a good clean. Personally I’m a bathtub Netflixer. How would I ever hear my stories over a jet engine.
So true about pillows! Could you do a video all about pillows? What fillings do you recommend? are pillows with separate covers the way to go? how do you combine colors and patterns to make a cohesive but interesting pillow arrangement?
Also on jetted tubs. The gross factor. When we bought out house we were super excited to try out the jetted tub. It jetted out, and continues to jet out MOLD, and green, black, and brown GUNK from the pipes. We've cleaned them about a dozen times with bleach and jet cleaner but to no avail. There's a lot more upkeep to jetted tubs than people realize.
I’ve owned two of those brown microfiber marshmallow couches in my lifetime (got them both at Big Lots for like $200). I sold one to a friend because it was cheaper than moving it cross-country, then I bought another about a year after I moved. They were ugly. I admit they were ugly. But they were cheap and comfortable (so comfortable, they were my preferred bed whenever I was sick). They’re also incredibly durable. Like, I bought the last one more than 10 years ago, a family member still has it, and it has no stains, scratches, or anything, other than maybe the marshmallow pillows are going flat. I sat on it a few weeks ago, and it’s still comfortable. The one I owned before then survived my friend’s destructive dogs for almost 8 years. I can’t say the same for the more expensive couch I bought 4 years ago, which is stained, snagged, and dingy. If I could find a microfiber couch that didn’t look awful, I’d probably buy one now for the sheer durability.
Also look into cleaning a jetted tub. We bought a house with a jetted tub and the channels were absolutely filthy. Cleaning it made the water black times 4! Never ever going to install one of these stupid things.
Thank you so much for ur awesome design advices and perfect pronunciation. I am not a native English speaker and living far away from North America, so for me ur channel is a real treasure on TH-cam 😇🙏🙌
Jetted tubs are loud! Lol, we ended up with one in the house we have. Love the deep tub but, haven’t turned on the jets in years. Great vid as per usual.
I dont know if in Canada or in the US you have what Im going to say, but for people with very low budget and have to decor their houses, a good temporary solution is to look on Facebook for groups where people give for free any kind of stuff, with the only condition you go to get that particular object. It allows to have all the necessary forniture in kinda short time, spend a little bit more on a specific piece and distribuite costs on a longer period 😁👍
Oh, tipically in Italy those fb groups are called something like "I'll gift it if you come and get it/pick it up" with the name of the city or a wider area
Hey Nick, speaking of thrifting, could you do a video on how to know that you are buying a quality piece of furniture, especially antique, and how to know whether what you are paying is appropriate, that you aren't getting ripped off? Recently I bought a campaign style cabinet with hutch/bookshelf, which had been painted a happy bright green, from an antique/thrift store that I discovered using Facebook Marketplace, and it was one of THE BEST decisions I ever made. I have found that older furniture is so sturdy it doesn't need to be attached to the wall like IKEA or other retailers. (I don't have children so no one is going to be climbing on it, however, I still want something that won't randomly fall and crush our 10-pound Pomeranian.) Anyway, I'd like your advice and opinions on how to go about this. Perhaps even with how you can tell that a furniture piece actually is historically old versus some modern crappy version made to look antique that someone didn't like and ended up at a thrift store or Facebook Marketplace. I'm guessing this probably has to do with how you tell whether it is solid wood or crappy plywood or whatever cheap material they use in manufacturing these days. Thanks!
omg the microfiber furniture.... not only for the reasons that you mentioned but also it shows EVERY SINGLE BUTT PRINT I hate having to "sweep" the seat after I stand up because there is a clear butt print left on it and so many of my family and friends bemoan the same issue. That is a massive reason I will not buy another microfiber piece of furniture, and will be recovering my kitchen chairs and figuring out a solution for my couch until I can purchase something new cause I really hate the butt prints
Oh my goodness. I love, love your sense of humor!! I love your story on the jetted tub. I'm crying tears of laughter. Oh yeah, and I agree with you on the jetted tub. I do not take baths. I do not want to clean a gigantic bath tub. I would rather that space be used for nothing or something else. Thank you for your quick, sarcastic wit.
Nick, I look at the undertones of all furniture, clothes, and all other home furnishings that I buy. You are not alone. I'm very particular about colors (I've probably had more fights with others over color disagreements than any other topic)... And that chair definitely had pink undertones.
A year ago we moved into a rented flat with a jetted tub (I think it's more usual in the UK to refer them as jacuzzi/whirlpool baths - although both are brands). I'd never had experience with one, but my main takeaway is how much extra goes into cleaning them, plus how GROSS they are if people don't clean then - as the previous tenants obviously didn't. The first time I tried it out, fortunately I didn't get inside, but filled it up and turned on the jets. I can only assume years of limescale + mold proceeded to spew out of the jets into the water. Following that, I did the most extreme method of cleaning it I could find online (bleach, vinegar and washing detergent in the water), multiple times - also, how wasteful of water is that method of cleaning?! - and scrubbed the jets with an old toothbrush, but could never totally clean away the mold residue. Thankfully, there was an additional problem in the bathroom which meant just a couple of weeks ago my landlady replaced the bath with a standard type - and I am so happy! After asking around, I got the impression that jetted tubs really only make sense if you will use it once or twice a week (to prevent limescale/mold build up). Otherwise, it's the equivalent of a novelty kitchen gadget that would gather dust in the back of a cupboard, and then not be worth cleaning the next time you actually remembered to use it.
You hire professional cleaners to clean it for you. They can get in deep, or you should replace the pipes. But like you said, if it’s that high maintenance and you don’t use it, don’t buy one
I've never been interested in a jetted tub. But when I upgraded I got a soaker tub and I absolutely love it. It's not the most expensive thing but definitely a huge upgrade for what I had.
OMG jetted tubs! It’s like sitting in a concrete mixer. Our previous house had one of these huge, water-wasting corner tubs before we remodeled. And of course the nasty pipes, which is why I don’t get why in the world anyone would sit in a hot tub in a rented vacation home. Over my dead body.
My parents had a pair of microfiber sofas for close to two decades. still do. They are red, and my mother made custom covers for them because, well, kids and tiny dog. We used the super wide armrests as quick stop chairs. Pitch black stains, really felt thick and dense, like a really old and worn down suede jacket. It had to be cleaned with a special furniture cleaner machine, and still didn't look new. Better, but not new.
Lol on the jetted tub! I remember the jet unit that set on the side of the tub like an outtoard motor my dad brought home in the 70's. What a spa, lol. I'm not a tub person either. Would love to hear your take on steam spa showers.
I hear you on the tight budget and the microfibre couch. I made the same mistake. I will not buy a couch that does not have cushions on top of the frame. I recently bought an IKEA piece that in spite of c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y following the directions, managed to put together upside down. Then I found out it couldn't be taken apart. Sigh...I'm figuring out a use for it and the drawers until I can replace it. Not very environmentally friendly!
My husband redid both of our bathrooms in the past year, though we each designed our own. He did his first, and insisted on a jetted tub, which, fair enough, he uses very regularly. He tried to convince me to put one in my bathroom as well, but I really wanted a soaking tub. I tried his tub out and honestly, I hate the jets. I don't want to use them at all. I stuck to my guns and got my soaking tub, and I love it. In regards to those chairs, you can see a huge difference in the color between the original website photos in your video and what you received. Or even their current website photos. The original are very much a yellow undertoned beige/cream color, your chairs are not. That definitely highlights why I am obsessive about looking at customer photos whenever possible as things tend to look quite different from marketing photos.
You cracked me up with the jetted tub we had one for 25 years and it was only used one time by my son who overflowed it with bubbles and it sounded like an engine..
Good pillows 100%... I can sometimes find down pillows at places like home goods for at inexpensive prices and I will just recover them if I need to. But they make such a HUGE difference in the comfort and appearance of your decor
Thank you for your comment a about jetted tubs. Our last home had one and it drove me crazy. I am also not a bath person, so I never used it, one because of the noise and two the amount of water to fill it. Our grandson was the only one who bathed in it and even he didn't like the noise. Plus it was nightmare to clean! We have an outdoor hot tub in our current home and don't even turn the jets in it because of the noise. People, stop spending money on things you'll never use and that only cause you frustration!
I second everything about the microfiber furniture, esp. couches. If you are on a lower budget, like I am, consider buying an inexpenaive used one on craigslist, etc., and continue saving money for a quality new one. It's so worth it.
I also live in a condo with a jetted tub; love it but it does make a lot of noise-- however I won't get complaints, because the condo bldgs were all built with jetted tubs! LOL, everyone in my bldg has one :)
One thing I will say for microfiber: it resists cat claws. I had a hideous couch/settee set in moss green that lasted me 13 years through 4 clawing cats. I don't miss it, because it was ugly. But by God, it was tough.
Here's my "pink chair" story. In the showroom, the stock fabric on the sofa I wanted appeared to be the creamy linen color of my dreams. In my home it was a drab taupe at best, with violet or green undertones depending on the time of day. It was a disaster alongside my other warm, light neutrals. And here, I had seen the fabric in person and had a small swatch. It's even more tricky when buying online. Fortunately R&B has outstanding customer service and I was able to return it for fabric in a warmer, lighter shade. Moral of story: neutrals are chameleons.
i picked a slightly darker oak from a swatch for my custom shelving. looked at the swatch in different lighting, held it, the works. when the shelves were finished they were a terrifying bright red chestnut shade. and they span half my entire space bc it’s a studio and the shelving separates the bedroom area. i’ve made my peace with them and tell myself it’s mcm inspired but that’s my pink chair story lol
What has worked for me is to find the pillow I like, then buy covers that work better with my decor. Covers are easy to find, a million colors and designs, most zip and washable ( a must with cats lol).
It's January 22, 2022. I was in Costco yesterday, which would've been a Friday. In winter Park Florida. There were three people in line returning shag rugs to Costco. every one of the rugs was ugly as sin. So maybe they figured it out before they unrolled it . Ha ha. But I had to laugh. So true.
I don’t use my jet tub for the same reason. I do take baths though and like how deep it is. Whenever I consider using the jets, I want to sanitize the jets first but I never want to bother with it.
I like taking baths, but I wouldn't buy a jetted tub, ever. But hearing someone like you admitting to their mistakes is always charming, I mean, we're all humans and make mistakes. The most important thing is learning from them. I also like that you acknowledge people's differing financial situations to.
Amen to the jetted tubs. They're not only loud, they empty the hot water tank and they stay hot for about 30 seconds after you turn on the jets. We used ours about 6 times and years later when we sold the house, the motor didn't work--because we didn't use it regularly! Cost over $1000 to fix it.
I watched a cleaning video where she filmed cleaning her jetted tub. The gunk and filth that was shown coming out of those pipes and jets has been eternally seared into my brain. A huge reason why I never go into public hot tubs. Seeing groups of strangers in a cruise ship or hotel hot tub is like human soup of germs and bacteria. 😉
I have the sofa version of that leather looking microfiber loveseat - and I do NOT regret buying it. 10 years old and it still looks & feels brand new. (and everyone thinks it's suede, even touching it). It's easy to keep clean and most of all - it's cat friendly. Fur doesn't stick to it, and claws don't destroy it. But to find this gem - I looked at so so so many sofas. I found that even expensive ones could be made very badly. You really need to see furniture first hand to know what you're getting - the price tag is often not a good indicator of quality.
A good -looking pillow can have an upgraded insert -like feathers- put into it. When I worked in the photo industry, we changed out every single pillow we ever shot. We also added a felt wrap around the feather insert to fill the corners of the outer pillow cover and give a smooth look.
Hi Nick that was really excellent advice. The amount of mistakes I’ve made over the years and still make has been an expensive learning curve. I recently bought a large area rug from Alli Express and when it came - not what I ordered in pattern. The quality is abysmal. It’s a lump of felt. I waited two months for a piece of garbage. It was a £140 which might not sound a lot, but I bet it didn’t cost £15 to make it. I ordered a large glass jug, when it came once again not what I ordered. A miniature drinking glass. Some of these companies are abysmal. I think they’re relying on people not to return as it’s a nuisance. I agree if you’re ordering on line then one should make sure that they’ve researched the comments. I should have just gone out and bought, then I’d have gotten what I wanted. You really made me laugh about the bath tub. We were thinking of putting one in . Glad you highlighted the problem. We don’t have neighbours to worry about noise, but the thought of lying trying to relax didn’t sound like the kind of relaxation I was looking for. Thank you, and also about furniture, if you can’t afford new look for second hand. My daughter was really taken aback when I suggested the idea a few years ago. Once she looked around at what was available she was hooked. I love a bargain, but I like quality and you can find it in secondhand furniture. Love your channel. Stay safe. Xx 😘
I hadn't taken baths in several years and when we were renovating our current house before moving in, I asked people for their thoughts. I think maybe every single person said no to the jetted tub, to just do a regular garden tub. I heard that the jets get funky and mildewy (eeww) and that they were noisy. I didn't realize that I in fact am a bath person, but I'm glad that we didn't do jetted. It's also something else that can break and cost $ to repair.
Cheap pillows: I learned my lesson years ago. Try them on a real leather sofa and see what happens… they fall flat on their backs, lol. Nowadays I only purchase pillow covers to go over quality inserts and to have more variety throughout the seasons… not to mention ease of storing covers vs entire pillows. I want to thank you, Nick for finding those velvety , mustard colored covers at IKEA. They were exactly what I was looking for; I almost gave in to paying 6x more for similar ones at West Elm, when I saw your video. I do love West Elm but like to save $ once in awhile too. 😊
💯 on jetted tub...they are impossible to get clean! Everytime I wanted to take a bath, I'd spend so much time and wasted water to try to clean out the jets!!!😏
Cheese, chocolate, and wine. That's legit a food group. May I add, when reading reviews, start with most recent. Sometimes manufacturers change something, for better or worse, and recent reviews may more accurately reflect that. You have such a thoughtful and fun personality and it really comes through. You remind me of a very good friend, who can also be lethally snarky, but in such a way that you're not offended and even love her for it. Have a great weekend!!!
Cheese chocolate and wine r the 3rd level of the food pyramid
Those fit in 3 food groups. Cheese is dairy. Chocolate is a legume (hello, made from cocao BEANS). Wine is a fruit (grapes, obvi). That's a balanced meal.
When i read reviews, i start with the single star, then look when the person wrote it... Then i read the most recent reviews, skipping the fake ones.
I know this advice doesnt apply to me because im middle class and not, like, rich, but if im gonna put cheese on the table its not gonna be the expensive stuff all the time. In fact i like the average block of gouda from lidl or tesco just as much
or cheese grapes and sparkling cider :)
Aside from the jetted tub issues that you've mentioned, I always think it's a
MAJOR MISTAKE when installing a tub
...whether jetted or soaker, freestanding
or built-in...to fail to have a hand-held
shower arm included with the faucet
because it makes CLEANING the tub
SOOO much easier!
Next time 🙄
Yup. Even a shower stall needs them.
I'm a house clear and I agree with this 100%, and as the other person said, showers as well. My suggestion, if someone doesn't have a hand held sprayer and won't be able to purchase one for a while, is to buy a large car washing sponge. Not nearly as convenient as a sprayer but still works much more effectively than just a rag or small sponge.
OMG .. I didn't think of this ... I just had a fixed shower installed 😖
Yess when we moved in I got a pretty cheap one to switch out the shower head and it was a game-changer for cleaning and also bathing my toddler.
One thing that got me over buying cheap versions of things like Pillows, linens, dishes, etc., is dividing the price by how often I need to buy them. I've had 20 year old pillows, dishes that lasted 15 years, so investing in good ones is worth it.
Production notes: I've said before I love it that you talk fast. Keep it up! I love it that you look straight at the camera when you talk. And although you probably have sticky reminder notes just offscreen, you can't tell. It's just this constant stream of glorious chatter. Also, whoever is editing the visual is really good. There are a good amount of cuts, but they aren't disorienting or frustrating to watch. In fact, lots of times they're subtle enough that a cut grabs your attention again but you don't necessarily even notice it. Lastly you're sitting the perfect distance from the camera. I imagine we all have different comfort levels when it comes to something like that, but for me it's perfect. Doesn't surprise me at all that you're coming up on 300K subscribers.
Just a tip for anyone looking to buy throw pillows - make sure they have zippers, and you can buy nice down inserts to replace the crappy ones. This helps to broaden your choices.
I have dogs so I did the same to make them easier to wash the cases. Throw pillows without a removable insert don't machine wash well.
Also with the jet tub consider MAINTENANCE!!! Do not get the ones where the water runs through the jet pipes. My mom made this mistake. Over time it will be impossible to clean, hold bacteria, and start to stink. If you must have a jet tub, get the kind that pumps AIR into the water. They are waaayyy easier to clean.
Damn, I had not even considered this!
mini spa for 1
Absolute truth. Our previous house had one like this already installed in the master suite and it was disgusting and impossible to clean. Never again!!!
I would much rather buy a bubble massage mat to use in a regular tub. Easier to clean, gotta be quieter.
If the bathroom is in the basement, the jets will also hold SPIDERS! They like to come out and wave at you while you try to shower. Dozens of them, and more will hide in the jets every night after you've cleaned out the first batch. And you have to stand on your head to check inside every single jet for spiders before every single shower.
Yes to vintage, second hand furniture! Most of the time the pieces are better made and if the fabric is ugly, it can be reupholstered in something else. Ugly fabric can't hide good bones.
I hesitate to buy any kind of upholstered furniture second hand. Who knows what they'd been through?
@@penkaur Yeaah I´m with you. I guess you can clean the fabric but not the pillows and those can get really nasty with time..
Reupholstering can replace old foam and fillers too, not just fabric. My little green machine by Bissell works wonders on any old or new furniture.
or reupholster it yourself! i just did this to a couch and learned it was a bespoke couch handmade for whomever left it on the side of the road. you can buy inexpensive remnants offline and do a good job with a simple staple gun scissors and some patience
@@phishlipsable oh okay I never looked into that before. Mainly because I figured the cost of it would then come close to a cheap, but new furniture. I will keep my eyes open.
As someone with mobility issues that does most shopping online i totally agree that reading reviews about the product is the best way to get a true sense of what you are going to get. But also i think you could have mentioned that it's also a great idea to pay it forward and also give honest reviews and with pictures, and not only when you are disappointed. Sometimes there are positive details that you can't see on the sellers site but are in everyone's interest to mention in a review. If someone else had posted a pic of the chairs with the pink undertones you would have known and not bought it, but it also might be a more interesting detail to another person. 💕
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I'd like to offer a hearty THANK YOU for helping me...no, solely guiding me... away from a massive amount of regret. Thanks to you, clueless me was able to determine that I (mentally) lean toward Japandi & Nordic design. My current living space is anything but that - it's a mess. I'm caught in the perfect storm of midlife changes: post-divorce renovations, tight budget, while simultaneously clearing out my elderly mom's home. Without your guidance, I'd be buried under a heap of mom's old items I felt compelled to keep for sentimental reasons -- acquired regret. Instead, I've developed a sort of Nick Lewis + Marie Kondo approach in planning my home and sorting through mom's items: "Does this spark joy? Does this fit my intended design aesthetic? Would I regret bringing this into my home in a year?" Anyway, THANK YOU, Nick! I'm unable to verbalize the amount of peace, calm and release of guilt you've helped me achieve in sorting through my mom's entire house (a whole lifetime) and discarding items I really don't love. With you as my guide, I feel confident I can create a home I'll love.
I'm glad you found Nick's channel and Marie Kondo's book!
The answer to a loud jetted tub is insulation and isolation. Simply put, noise is caused by reverberation. A bathroom should be designed so that the motor is isolated in a purpose-built adjoining space and insulated against noise transmission. If the tub must be in the same room, then get the manufacturer's recommendation for the amount, type and quality of insulation.
The answer to jetted tub is to remove it and replace it with something more refined. Jetted tubs = dubious motels and the depressing smell of damp.
@@chicfifty5067 If you will recall, Nick's original comment suggested that his was newly-installed. If you have the time and money to replace or dispose of a jetted tub, then more power to you. If, like most of us, we need a solution, then insulation and isolation may be one.
@@chicfifty5067 - Jetted tubs are sometimes selected for their health benefits rather than aesthetics. People who suffer from osteoarthritis, bad backs, etc., often benefit greatly from water massage.
@@wisteria808 this is a thoughtful reply and explains their use, as generally they're incredibly unpleasant nothing like an outdoor one
Ooh I guess there is a solution here
Very interesting to hear about the jetted tub!! But yeah, they're just like jacuzzis and they're loud af. Also they get nasty in their pipes if you dont clean them well
I had an aqua microfiber couch that was SO nice. It was tufted and sleek, so it never got that squished down gross deflated looked that the recliner styles get. It cleaned up so well. Even over a decade of ownership, it would literally look brand new. Loved that couch so much. And it came from Ashley. As an art teacher, I am with you in regards to noticing undertones and slight color variations. It can actually be really annoying lol.
LOL! Your pink patio chairs reminded me of the time 25 years ago when my parents remodeled their house and my mom bought three identical burgundy sofas for the family room. They were the type with recliners on each end - metal frames so very heavy! When they were delivered, my mom was really upset because the color was "wrong." She chose it from a fabric sample in the showroom, and the color difference was probably a matter of the lighting there being different than our home lighting. She was ready to have the delivery men load them back onto the truck until they told her about the restocking fee. She decided she could live with them, and she still has them to this day. 😄
I’m so with you on the jetted tub! Our last house had one and I love taking baths, but 1) it was so unnecessarily huge and 2) like you said, it’s loud, and 3) the jets get so much gunk buildup in them and are really tough to clean. Not worth it!
When we built our current house we went with a vintage cast iron tub that I refinished. It’s amazing!
jealous!! I day dream about cast iron tubs!
Would love to hear your thoughts on multifunctional rooms (w home offices), and ways to integrate technology into design
I agree, what do we do with all the cords?
@Crissol Still need at least a small file cabinet too
@@elizabeths7520 yes! All the designer picture always show just a simple table with a laptop. We still use paper!
I’d love this too. We have 3 adults working from home permanently and therefore need to have private areas to focus, have webcam meetings, talk to customers etc. without disturbing each other. These are typically our bedrooms. How do you integrate TVs and tons of monitors/cords into your space without looking like Best Buy?? How do you create a cohesive multi-purpose room if you don’t have the luxury of a separate space? Our bedroom is currently an office and nursery too.
@@crissolmontiel You should check out channels of people setting up fancy computers, they usually have clever ways of hiding cords.
We have two jetted tubs in our house (they were previously here), and I cannot wait to replace them. I take a bath most nights a week, but I NEVER use the jets. It’s not relaxing to me, either. We will eventually renovate those bathrooms, and those will be the first things to go. 🙌 Just give me a free standing soaker and let me live my life! 😂😂
Builder grade bathtub from 70's and one day want to replace with a deep soaker tub. The free standing are visually stunning but I am very short stature so 1st thought is getting in and out without a stool and high risk of falls especially once I age and balance worsens.
@@kelll3294 yes. Functionality is more important than aesthetics, too!
And what's up with microfiber bedding? The worst! Like sleeping on velcro. At home we have all cotton, but experienced microfiber linens staying at an Airbnb. Yikes! A literal nightmare.
Yes! It’s horrible! I bought 100% cotton sheets for my bed and don’t regret it at all! They are so soft!
Another issue with jetted tubs are that they require a LOT of water to cover the jets. Wasteful, especially if you occasionally just want a quick soak.
When our house was being built, jetted tubs were so popular that our builder recommended it even if we didn't want it. Wrong! The water gets cold quickly because of the movement (think stirring food on your plate to cool it down). But, we did like the wider size because elbows didn't touch the curtain or door so we bought a tub that was the size of a jetted tub. Loved it.
Lol, yes! My jet tub makes my kids cry when it comes on.
I agree with the “pink cream” colored items. I’m staying in a condo temporarily while my home is being rebuilt after a fire. The complex was converted from apartments to condos and they renovated every unit. It’s obvious that they just bought materials in bulk without any thought of whether they went together. The floor tiles are a faux slate of rust and grey tones. The cabinets are not oak but have the gold tones with a traditional door style. The granite countertops are gold, black and brown. The cabinets and granite look good together. Then we have the subway tile backsplash in the pink-cream.🤮Since I’m only here temporarily I covered them with a peel and stick mosaic that coordinated with the colors in the granite.
I’m so sorry about the fire! That’s so scary and devastating ❤️ I hope you are doing ok ❤️
Also, so sorry about the fire! 💓 I love thrifting and garage sales (don't know if ur in a warmer area where they hv them year round). They would b a great way to get fill in pieces for very little money. U could even start looking for things u want whn ur back in your house. Thoughts and prayers.
Silly question, but what is the difference between an apartment and a condo? We have flats (high rise) or units (single story or low rise) in Australia.
@@joeyree22 - Apartments are frequently rental properties, whereas condos are purchased.
My first true manic episode, I spent 9 straight hours hyperfixated on throw pillows and spent well over $60 on nice fills and some beautiful linen covers. When I snapped out of it I was both relieved and mortified, because I was extremely poor at the time and I absolutely did not have that kind of wiggle room in my budget, but as soon as I got the pillows I felt zero regrets. I've kept them as a reminder to make sure and keep on top of my meds, and because they're just DAMN nice pillows. Good job, manic me.
Not sure if you're the bot or if the username Dark is the bot, but this comment was copied and it's very eerie...
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Dark is the bot. He`s under almost every video I watch..
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Not a bot here! What a weird thing to copy, I can't imagine there's much to gain from stealing a story about mania induced purchases, but who knows.
@@vinnm4516 Can you please tell me, from which company the pillows were?
@@vinnm4516 A.I. agrees it was a great story lol It really is great, hope you're doing well!
Oh man the jetted tub reminds me of my grandpa’s shenanigans. Grandma insisted on getting a HUGE mauve jetted tub in the 1990’s when they built the bathroom in a house they turned into a duplex. Little did she know, grandpa installed a 30 gallon hot water heater so you couldn’t get enough hot water to cover the jets. They also didn’t put a shower stall in at first and the amount of sad baths that happened in that tub makes me giggle to this day.
Haha 😂 I agree… My condo came with a jetted tub and I was paranoid about the neighbors hearing how loud it was. I could not relax!! Plus I also hate baths.
the one useful thing tiktok taught me is never get a jetted tub. i’ve seen too many videos of people cleaning them and it’s a disgusting nightmare
Sigh, now I’m going to HAVE to head over to TikTok and gross myself out.
“A pillow is not just a pillow”
Truer words never spoken.
I've been ordering stick on paint samples for interior walls, and the colors often look way different than they did on line.
OMG yes, I wrote to Samplize because it burned me big time! I finally went to BM and got real ones and they're so so different. The company response.. We make our best approximation of the color but we are not the verified supplier so there can be color variation...🙄😒
Absolutely agree about the cheap microfiber couches. We have one that has held up like a champ for 3 yrs and looks brand new after being vacuumed and steam cleaned. But in between cleanings...
YES SWATCHES! I ordered a set for choosing the right colour of curtains because I’ve returned so many for being the wrong undertone, and now I’m going custom, so I have to get it right since they won’t be returnable!
You are 400% right about those pink chairs.
Thank you. I am a person who looks at (and often obsesses on) not only the undertone colors of furniture but of everything that exists..
I love how careful you were about us being OK with down feathers
We all want to make fewer mistakes. Thanks so much for the transparency.
First off, dark chocolate is said to be good for one. Ditto for red wine. My equation: dark red wine for fluid, and dark chocolate for solids which are both “good” for one = dinner! ( you added cheese for calcium; so your way is even more “ good” for you!) Totally agree about checking undertones, even though people look at one like you are some kind of nut! I am a person who’s eye is bothered by extreme “contrast”. It really bothers me. I had a cool toned wood floor with a stained wood wall which was strongly warm toned. Drove me crazy!
Jetted tub: There is a built in jetted tub in the Master of the house I bought almost 2 years ago. The surround is about 10 inches all the way around. I’m 5’ 1”. The tub is really deep and the plug must be closed manually. Almost fall on my head to do this. Fill the tub turn on the jets with switch 4 ft high 3 ft away from tub. Crawl over the surround down into the tub. Unplug tub, quickly crawl over surround, dripping wet to shut off jets before water level drops below them. What a ridiculous pain in the bohunkis. Saving money to install a very large walk-in shower where this beast now sits. Meanwhile using shower in guest bath.
1000% agree on the jetted tub. The previous owners put one in. I have only turned the jets on to give it a good clean. Personally I’m a bathtub Netflixer. How would I ever hear my stories over a jet engine.
Earbuds.
So true about pillows! Could you do a video all about pillows? What fillings do you recommend? are pillows with separate covers the way to go? how do you combine colors and patterns to make a cohesive but interesting pillow arrangement?
Also on jetted tubs. The gross factor. When we bought out house we were super excited to try out the jetted tub. It jetted out, and continues to jet out MOLD, and green, black, and brown GUNK from the pipes. We've cleaned them about a dozen times with bleach and jet cleaner but to no avail. There's a lot more upkeep to jetted tubs than people realize.
yikes what a nightmare and it aint cheap to replace
I’ve owned two of those brown microfiber marshmallow couches in my lifetime (got them both at Big Lots for like $200). I sold one to a friend because it was cheaper than moving it cross-country, then I bought another about a year after I moved. They were ugly. I admit they were ugly. But they were cheap and comfortable (so comfortable, they were my preferred bed whenever I was sick).
They’re also incredibly durable. Like, I bought the last one more than 10 years ago, a family member still has it, and it has no stains, scratches, or anything, other than maybe the marshmallow pillows are going flat. I sat on it a few weeks ago, and it’s still comfortable. The one I owned before then survived my friend’s destructive dogs for almost 8 years. I can’t say the same for the more expensive couch I bought 4 years ago, which is stained, snagged, and dingy. If I could find a microfiber couch that didn’t look awful, I’d probably buy one now for the sheer durability.
Splurge on the pillow itself, save on covers that you can swap out and wash. 😁
Also look into cleaning a jetted tub. We bought a house with a jetted tub and the channels were absolutely filthy. Cleaning it made the water black times 4! Never ever going to install one of these stupid things.
My brother has one in the room he’s renting in the house he’s in and my sister cleaned it and said the water came out black. Yuck.
Thank you so much for ur awesome design advices and perfect pronunciation. I am not a native English speaker and living far away from North America, so for me ur channel is a real treasure on TH-cam 😇🙏🙌
Two pillows in one case looks and feels so wonderful!
Jetted tubs are loud! Lol, we ended up with one in the house we have. Love the deep tub but, haven’t turned on the jets in years. Great vid as per usual.
"Cheese chocolate and wine was not the best diet long-term..." You are too funny.
Preach 🙏
I dont know if in Canada or in the US you have what Im going to say, but for people with very low budget and have to decor their houses, a good temporary solution is to look on Facebook for groups where people give for free any kind of stuff, with the only condition you go to get that particular object.
It allows to have all the necessary forniture in kinda short time, spend a little bit more on a specific piece and distribuite costs on a longer period 😁👍
Oh, tipically in Italy those fb groups are called something like "I'll gift it if you come and get it/pick it up" with the name of the city or a wider area
Hey Nick, speaking of thrifting, could you do a video on how to know that you are buying a quality piece of furniture, especially antique, and how to know whether what you are paying is appropriate, that you aren't getting ripped off? Recently I bought a campaign style cabinet with hutch/bookshelf, which had been painted a happy bright green, from an antique/thrift store that I discovered using Facebook Marketplace, and it was one of THE BEST decisions I ever made. I have found that older furniture is so sturdy it doesn't need to be attached to the wall like IKEA or other retailers. (I don't have children so no one is going to be climbing on it, however, I still want something that won't randomly fall and crush our 10-pound Pomeranian.) Anyway, I'd like your advice and opinions on how to go about this. Perhaps even with how you can tell that a furniture piece actually is historically old versus some modern crappy version made to look antique that someone didn't like and ended up at a thrift store or Facebook Marketplace. I'm guessing this probably has to do with how you tell whether it is solid wood or crappy plywood or whatever cheap material they use in manufacturing these days. Thanks!
I wonder if a baby store would have a kit to keep furniture from tipping over.
Cheese, cholate, and wine, oh my! As in, MY favorites!
Same with Ikea. Got Red/Brown Velvet Curtains that turned out to be wild pink!
I agree wholeheartedly with all your videos and opinions. I also think you’d be my favorite neighbor regardless of your loud jetted tub.
Can you do a video on buying furniture second hand - what to look for, what not to buy?
omg the microfiber furniture.... not only for the reasons that you mentioned but also it shows EVERY SINGLE BUTT PRINT I hate having to "sweep" the seat after I stand up because there is a clear butt print left on it and so many of my family and friends bemoan the same issue. That is a massive reason I will not buy another microfiber piece of furniture, and will be recovering my kitchen chairs and figuring out a solution for my couch until I can purchase something new cause I really hate the butt prints
Oh my goodness. I love, love your sense of humor!! I love your story on the jetted tub. I'm crying tears of laughter. Oh yeah, and I agree with you on the jetted tub. I do not take baths. I do not want to clean a gigantic bath tub. I would rather that space be used for nothing or something else. Thank you for your quick, sarcastic wit.
Nick, I look at the undertones of all furniture, clothes, and all other home furnishings that I buy. You are not alone. I'm very particular about colors (I've probably had more fights with others over color disagreements than any other topic)... And that chair definitely had pink undertones.
That cereal box is quite decorative for that pop of color that you might want in your kitchen! :p And yep... there is a pink undertone on the chairs.
Jetted tubs are nice if you get the right one & you like baths. This was good advice.
A year ago we moved into a rented flat with a jetted tub (I think it's more usual in the UK to refer them as jacuzzi/whirlpool baths - although both are brands). I'd never had experience with one, but my main takeaway is how much extra goes into cleaning them, plus how GROSS they are if people don't clean then - as the previous tenants obviously didn't. The first time I tried it out, fortunately I didn't get inside, but filled it up and turned on the jets. I can only assume years of limescale + mold proceeded to spew out of the jets into the water.
Following that, I did the most extreme method of cleaning it I could find online (bleach, vinegar and washing detergent in the water), multiple times - also, how wasteful of water is that method of cleaning?! - and scrubbed the jets with an old toothbrush, but could never totally clean away the mold residue.
Thankfully, there was an additional problem in the bathroom which meant just a couple of weeks ago my landlady replaced the bath with a standard type - and I am so happy!
After asking around, I got the impression that jetted tubs really only make sense if you will use it once or twice a week (to prevent limescale/mold build up). Otherwise, it's the equivalent of a novelty kitchen gadget that would gather dust in the back of a cupboard, and then not be worth cleaning the next time you actually remembered to use it.
You hire professional cleaners to clean it for you. They can get in deep, or you should replace the pipes. But like you said, if it’s that high maintenance and you don’t use it, don’t buy one
I've never been interested in a jetted tub. But when I upgraded I got a soaker tub and I absolutely love it. It's not the most expensive thing but definitely a huge upgrade for what I had.
OMG jetted tubs! It’s like sitting in a concrete mixer. Our previous house had one of these huge, water-wasting corner tubs before we remodeled. And of course the nasty pipes, which is why I don’t get why in the world anyone would sit in a hot tub in a rented vacation home. Over my dead body.
Yeah, definitely pink undertone on those patio chairs of yours. Yaks for me as well, hehehe!
My parents had a pair of microfiber sofas for close to two decades. still do. They are red, and my mother made custom covers for them because, well, kids and tiny dog. We used the super wide armrests as quick stop chairs. Pitch black stains, really felt thick and dense, like a really old and worn down suede jacket. It had to be cleaned with a special furniture cleaner machine, and still didn't look new. Better, but not new.
Lol on the jetted tub! I remember the jet unit that set on the side of the tub like an outtoard motor my dad brought home in the 70's. What a spa, lol. I'm not a tub person either. Would love to hear your take on steam spa showers.
I hear you on the tight budget and the microfibre couch. I made the same mistake. I will not buy a couch that does not have cushions on top of the frame. I recently bought an IKEA piece that in spite of c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y following the directions, managed to put together upside down. Then I found out it couldn't be taken apart. Sigh...I'm figuring out a use for it and the drawers until I can replace it. Not very environmentally friendly!
My husband redid both of our bathrooms in the past year, though we each designed our own. He did his first, and insisted on a jetted tub, which, fair enough, he uses very regularly. He tried to convince me to put one in my bathroom as well, but I really wanted a soaking tub. I tried his tub out and honestly, I hate the jets. I don't want to use them at all. I stuck to my guns and got my soaking tub, and I love it.
In regards to those chairs, you can see a huge difference in the color between the original website photos in your video and what you received. Or even their current website photos. The original are very much a yellow undertoned beige/cream color, your chairs are not. That definitely highlights why I am obsessive about looking at customer photos whenever possible as things tend to look quite different from marketing photos.
You cracked me up with the jetted tub we had one for 25 years and it was only used one time by my son who overflowed it with bubbles and it sounded like an engine..
Good pillows 100%... I can sometimes find down pillows at places like home goods for at inexpensive prices and I will just recover them if I need to. But they make such a HUGE difference in the comfort and appearance of your decor
Thank you for your comment a about jetted tubs. Our last home had one and it drove me crazy. I am also not a bath person, so I never used it, one because of the noise and two the amount of water to fill it. Our grandson was the only one who bathed in it and even he didn't like the noise. Plus it was nightmare to clean!
We have an outdoor hot tub in our current home and don't even turn the jets in it because of the noise.
People, stop spending money on things you'll never use and that only cause you frustration!
Spot on with the jetted tub!
I second everything about the microfiber furniture, esp. couches. If you are on a lower budget, like I am, consider buying an inexpenaive used one on craigslist, etc., and continue saving money for a quality new one. It's so worth it.
I also live in a condo with a jetted tub; love it but it does make a lot of noise-- however I won't get complaints, because the condo bldgs were all built with jetted tubs! LOL, everyone in my bldg has one :)
One thing I will say for microfiber: it resists cat claws. I had a hideous couch/settee set in moss green that lasted me 13 years through 4 clawing cats. I don't miss it, because it was ugly. But by God, it was tough.
Here's my "pink chair" story. In the showroom, the stock fabric on the sofa I wanted appeared to be the creamy linen color of my dreams. In my home it was a drab taupe at best, with violet or green undertones depending on the time of day. It was a disaster alongside my other warm, light neutrals. And here, I had seen the fabric in person and had a small swatch. It's even more tricky when buying online. Fortunately R&B has outstanding customer service and I was able to return it for fabric in a warmer, lighter shade. Moral of story: neutrals are chameleons.
i picked a slightly darker oak from a swatch for my custom shelving. looked at the swatch in different lighting, held it, the works. when the shelves were finished they were a terrifying bright red chestnut shade. and they span half my entire space bc it’s a studio and the shelving separates the bedroom area. i’ve made my peace with them and tell myself it’s mcm inspired but that’s my pink chair story lol
For the pink chairs - wonder if they had a vendor switch on the material or something...
Those patio chairs look grey to me in your picture. Pink undertone also, but overtone appears more grey than cream even.
What has worked for me is to find the pillow I like, then buy covers that work better with my decor. Covers are easy to find, a million colors and designs, most zip and washable ( a must with cats lol).
U know u can trust a guy who admits he bought a shag carpet at Costco and got rid of it. Beware of anyone who still has it! LOL🤣
It's January 22, 2022. I was in Costco yesterday, which would've been a Friday. In winter Park Florida. There were three people in line returning shag rugs to Costco. every one of the rugs was ugly as sin. So maybe they figured it out before they unrolled it . Ha ha. But I had to laugh. So true.
Cheese chocolate and wine, I don’t see anything wrong with that! 😂😂😂
Balanced meal!
I don’t use my jet tub for the same reason. I do take baths though and like how deep it is. Whenever I consider using the jets, I want to sanitize the jets first but I never want to bother with it.
Boo! Can we just talk about how the green top is matching your eyes perfectly?! Yasss! :D
I like taking baths, but I wouldn't buy a jetted tub, ever.
But hearing someone like you admitting to their mistakes is always charming, I mean, we're all humans and make mistakes. The most important thing is learning from them. I also like that you acknowledge people's differing financial situations to.
Congrats on all the sponsors, Nick! It's well-deserved.
Cheese, chocolate, and wine! I love it!
Yes, more videos like this, please! One, we learn from your mistakes; and two, we love your stories. As has been oft said, "Hindsight is 20/20."
Love the vertical wall treatment on the dark grey and the white wall near your credenza. Would love if you would talk about that.
I love my jetted tub! I take baths at least a few times a week and live in a SFD. It’s not the extra-large size. I love it!
Amen to the jetted tubs. They're not only loud, they empty the hot water tank and they stay hot for about 30 seconds after you turn on the jets. We used ours about 6 times and years later when we sold the house, the motor didn't work--because we didn't use it regularly! Cost over $1000 to fix it.
I watched a cleaning video where she filmed cleaning her jetted tub. The gunk and filth that was shown coming out of those pipes and jets has been eternally seared into my brain. A huge reason why I never go into public hot tubs. Seeing groups of strangers in a cruise ship or hotel hot tub is like human soup of germs and bacteria. 😉
agree 100 % about public hot tubs YIKES
I love West Elms pillows and fill.
I agree with the jetted tub. We used to have one. NOT relaxing because of the noise. And a pain in the a** to clean.
I have the sofa version of that leather looking microfiber loveseat - and I do NOT regret buying it. 10 years old and it still looks & feels brand new. (and everyone thinks it's suede, even touching it). It's easy to keep clean and most of all - it's cat friendly. Fur doesn't stick to it, and claws don't destroy it. But to find this gem - I looked at so so so many sofas. I found that even expensive ones could be made very badly. You really need to see furniture first hand to know what you're getting - the price tag is often not a good indicator of quality.
If you are near a Kohl's store, they have an arrangement with Amazon and will handle all returns back to Amazon.
A good -looking pillow can have an upgraded insert -like feathers- put into it. When I worked in the photo industry, we changed out every single pillow we ever shot. We also added a felt wrap around the feather insert to fill the corners of the outer pillow cover and give a smooth look.
This felt wrap idea sounds like a great solution to underfilled corners -- do you remember where you got them from?
Hi Nick that was really excellent advice. The amount of mistakes I’ve made over the years and still make has been an expensive learning curve.
I recently bought a large area rug from Alli Express and when it came - not what I ordered in pattern. The quality is abysmal. It’s a lump of felt. I waited two months for a piece of garbage. It was a £140 which might not sound a lot, but I bet it didn’t cost £15 to make it. I ordered a large glass jug, when it came once again not what I ordered. A miniature drinking glass. Some of these companies are abysmal. I think they’re relying on people not to return as it’s a nuisance.
I agree if you’re ordering on line then one should make sure that they’ve researched the comments. I should have just gone out and bought, then I’d have gotten what I wanted.
You really made me laugh about the bath tub. We were thinking of putting one in . Glad you highlighted the problem. We don’t have neighbours to worry about noise, but the thought of lying trying to relax didn’t sound like the kind of relaxation I was looking for.
Thank you, and also about furniture, if you can’t afford new look for second hand. My daughter was really taken aback when I suggested the idea a few years ago. Once she looked around at what was available she was hooked. I love a bargain, but I like quality and you can find it in secondhand furniture. Love your channel. Stay safe. Xx 😘
I hadn't taken baths in several years and when we were renovating our current house before moving in, I asked people for their thoughts. I think maybe every single person said no to the jetted tub, to just do a regular garden tub. I heard that the jets get funky and mildewy (eeww) and that they were noisy. I didn't realize that I in fact am a bath person, but I'm glad that we didn't do jetted. It's also something else that can break and cost $ to repair.
I really appreciate that you make me feel better about my design mistakes by sharing yours. Mine are 1000x worse, but I still appreciate it. 😃
I love, love love my jetted tub!
Obvious oversights we often overlook when remodeling or redecorating, while overwhelmed by volume of work doing so
Cheap pillows: I learned my lesson years ago. Try them on a real leather sofa and see what happens… they fall flat on their backs, lol. Nowadays I only purchase pillow covers to go over quality inserts and to have more variety throughout the seasons… not to mention ease of storing covers vs entire pillows.
I want to thank you, Nick for finding those velvety , mustard colored covers at IKEA. They were exactly what I was looking for; I almost gave in to paying 6x more for similar ones at West Elm, when I saw your video. I do love West Elm but like to save $ once in awhile too. 😊
💯 on jetted tub...they are impossible to get clean! Everytime I wanted to take a bath, I'd spend so much time and wasted water to try to clean out the jets!!!😏
I love my jetted tub and I use it all the time.