I think chrome, aluminum and what not can look kinda good in a warm space with warm lighting. All that reflectivity can be utilized well in the right context. I think CB2 nails that look even with the super clean, shiny almost chrome look.
@@TheKaurK for me I am very much about the color wheel and tonality of things. In reference to my personal palette (my clothes and most of my home decor) which is a very warm undertone, adding a cool metal or even a neutral tone metal would eventually clash. The colors that are being pushed are still in the warm family. I just think the aluminum is just a reaction to the warm golds. Yes in theory it would look good in a neutral tone home but for me, gold/brass has been an awakening. (She im being dramatic 😂) And I’m not speaking for everyone but for me I just will stay in my Golden lane, this trend I’ll just have to skip.
Same! Even before I was into interior design I leaned towards more gold jewelry etc growing up. It's good to know what you like personally and spend your money that way.
Wow. My head is spinning V. I guess my husband is right when I want to change out everything in my home and say it's dated - he says, "If you wait long enough, it'll be right back in style." He's a wise man. 😄
Love your channel! I do want to offer up this thought: a lot of what RH sells at CRAZY HIGH prices, are just reincarnations of some truly beautiful vintage, authentic pieces that you can find in vintage stores for a fraction of the price. New is not always better- in fact, I think every room should have something "old" in it. It just gives the space a patina that you can't replicate in the "bring the showroom home" look.
Agree…an experienced interior designer has always used these elements. They will typically use antiques or vintage and mix with more contemporary pieces. None of these are shocking. Burl wood is classic. Mid century icons like Mies van der Rohe used chrome, as did Milo Baughman. The highest end fabric manufacturers, Like Schumacher, Scalamandre, etc have always had animal prints. I think she may be a little out of touch when it comes to authentic, eclectic design.
Not at all surprised to hear that the silver metals are back in. I am sure it is a backlash to the overdone gold/brass metal thing. The exact same thing happened when brass was EVERYWHERE in the 1970s. I think the problem with the gold toned metals is that it becomes so popular that manufacturers start to slap some cheap gold/brass coating on anything and everything. It then makes brass look cheap. I lived through the 1970s brass thing and became so”traumatized” by the cheap look that when it came back “in” in the 2000s, I still had PTSD from the overdone 1970s.
This is so true for me too! I loved gold jewellery and brass hardware, but some cheap versions quickly look like a DIY spray paint project unless it’s real gold or unlacquered brass. Silver metals are much harder to cheapen because they already come in a variety of finishes (aluminium, chrome, polished nickel, stainless steel, etc). I absolutely welcome the silver metals because they help tie in the stainless steel appliances and fittings, and are also more understated.
My Granddaughter styled her first NY City apartment. She wanted her BR all white & black, tranquil sanctuary to rest after long day dancing in Commercial Dance program. We found an antique white high gloss dresser from 1971 signed by Pierre Cardin. Now I am seeing high gloss finish even on refrigerators! Now you tell me stainless steel is in? All trim & hardware on her antique piece is stainless. Amazing how something 50 yrs old can be so on trend. They sell for thousands online but I paid only $400!
I had a ficus tree that was about 30 years old...a gift from a friend. Gorgeous, but it died. When I pulled it from the pot the dirt was full of moldy bread!! Haha. My dog had been burying bread in the dirt!! She snitches food but apparently doesn't like bread. What a goof!
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We have always loved and decorated with stainless, matte chrome, aluminum metals for our home. Living in southwest Florida we love the look of lighter, brighter metals. We definitely use various shades of black, gray and taupe to complete the color palette.
I love EVERYTHING about you... Your humor..your personal style/makeup.. your home decor eye.. You look so elegant, put together and you surely smell good. lol I was so happy that you finally made a style channel. Subscribed immediately. And your husband who OBVIOUSLY..adores you. Y'all have such a sweet relationship. Love how into fragrance he is. lol
@@mikam8801 Yes!! Totally correct... lol the way her husband looks at her... OMG. So much fun watching them interacting. And that hes interested in everything as well 🥰
Silver tones does not surprise me! I had silver and grey overload tones and decor in 2014 and been on the brown, tan, black and cream boat ever since. But I’ve been feeling grey come back in my mind as something I want to incorporate into my home once again (just not overload this time lol) and I have been looking at silver jewelry as well! Sometimes, you can just “feel” trends coming in, right?!!!! I’m excited about it!
I was WAY TOO happy to see gold and brass come back to give it up now. The silver feels too cold to me and I'm really loving the warmth that copper/brass/gold give to a room. I usually source my stuff from antique shops, so normally get pretty good quality pieces.
I'll never give it up, it was my preference before the trend started and I was so happy it did because it meant I had more choice! All my jewellery has always been rose gold so brass for me will always be a winner
Built our home in 2016 and had a difficult time finding “silver” metals. Glad I made the effort and have a combination of pewter, stainless, brushed nickel and chrome. All look wonderful together. Love pairing grey and camel together in fashion and will look at adding some camel to my home decor. Great video.
Aluminum? Who knew? Thanks Valentina! Great topics! My Dad worked at a major Aluminum manufacturing plant when I was a kid. One of the perks is you got rolls of aluminum Christmas wrapping paper(aluminum foil) the rolls were different colors and boy did they shimmer and shine! Especially when the lights from the tree hit the presents under the tree... The rolls were also heavy. Very heavy. And long like normal wrapping paper. This was back in the 1960's when I was very little. Your topic today made me think of that... I think I still prefer the warm metals and finishes. And I love ficus trees. My ficus tree at work loves office lighting and filtered light from our office windows. The fur covered chair? Not practical for daily use as the fue will get matted down and not wear well. But for like a vacation home, etc. Where it would get less use... Especially like you said a Chalet... 😊
Absolutely welcoming the silver tones, as lots of authentic vintage furniture (esp mid century pieces) are chrome. It’s also a lot more understated than brass, and won’t look as cheap or spray painted esp if they’re matte. Polished nickel is stunning. Also here for gunmetal and bronze metals. I like black hardware but they’re kinda overdone too since the modern farmhouse era… your leather closet pulls are an exception though.😉
I’ve always teetered between gold and silver tones - beginning with jewelry, as they both suit my complexion beautifully but uniquely. I always felt like I was doing something “wrong” before the days of TH-cam! Mixing jewelry has empowered me to mix materials throughout my home as well. I am so relieved that the days of hard rules are over. The average consumer can watch these thoughtful videos and feel empowered to mix/match metals (and other materials) to create a timeless but unique look they will genuinely love. The days of overhauling the home with every new trend are gone! Your videos give me fresh inspiration and ideas to help our home feel alive, but in a way that is both sustainable and elegant. Bravo!
I had camel slipcovers for my sectional sofa in my family room 1986! My kids were little and the camel color was forgiving and cozy at the same time (unlike the hardwearing fabrics of the era). It’s a great color to pair with lots of other colors.
So cool travertine is coming back. Two years ago I bought a Roche Bobois table at a mega discount because it was discontinued (Theoreme), and now the travertine structure happens to be totally in style. Score!! 😁 Thanks for another great vid. 👍😉
I like incorporating gold and brass in my home. It works, and always has, and I'm sure it'll remain this way forever. And of course you can never go wrong with black. As for that over powering furry looking chair, it'd be an interesting conversational piece in your home. I say get it for Louis! He deserves his very own unique comfortable chair. 👌😉 And heh, he'll blend right in with it too.😊
Pottery Barn is actually selling fur beds for in their pet line, so maybe he can have his own! I got my cat the sherpa bean bag, but they also have a couch one. I’s check out Z Pet too-ZGallerie’s pet line. So cute.
@@2bfamos Sounds good! But if course, as long as it's not real fur from cats and dogs who are tortured for their fur in other countries to make fur items for sale.
I’ve never stopped loving travertine lol. And I’ve been into burl wood since last year. And I wanted to switch from grey to adding more caramel and greige at the end of 2020. It’s interesting how we collectively move in the same direction.
Wow! I need to watch this a second time to take it all in. I don’t think I will go for the silver metal tones. It comes and goes as we have already seen in the past. Now, the black on black, yes!!!! Love it! Thank you for keeping us up to date on the trends.
Love the silver and metals are coming back…actually I never left! Never got on the gold trend 🫤 Could you please sometime do a video on your favorite sheets and towels? As in “neutral tones “ of course! Hard to find decent black bath towels!
I loved the series you had going earlier this year around little tweaks you make to your interior each month. I'd love to see what you're tweaking for Sept/Oct!
Love Burled wood and chrome. You find it in authentic, vintage, mid century pieces so that’ll help people blend the old with the new. Same with walnut. I’ve stuck with walnut toned wood, even though the trend was lighter woods, since alll of my mid century pieces are done in it. I love when older trends from decades past come back.
Amazing Valentina!!! I'm forever adding new items to each of my rooms thanks to your amazing videos! I love nothing more than being in my home that is beautifully designed, it just makes me happy😊
I know a 93 yr old who has managed to keep her focus alive for 30 yrs. also. I had lost my patience with the one I had and replaced it with a rubber tree. Love the curvy looks, the darker burlwood, and the curvy nightstand with the travertine top. Also love sweet Louie.
I have two black matte large wire baskets that I keep under my console table for throws, etc. They both have these round handles in copper. I bought them at Target 2 years ago and I I think they look great.
Holy guacamole! My jaw hit the floor when I saw your new cabinets; they are GORGEOUS! I personally never got off the stainless train - I love it! Where did you get those amazing black pumps with the silver point?
Thanks for another amazing video , I love sitting with a cuppa watching your videos . I’m loving your new background, I’ve watched your videos for years & have designed my home around a lot of your Scandinavian style , it’s so calming , peaceful and restful , especially loving the camel tone & black trends . Thanks for all you do 🎉
Hey Valentina I love you and Jack and the trends you share....Hmmmm anyone who jumps into all the trends IS crazy - just saying I never went for for all that grey tones and definitely no gold / brass tones ....stainless steel / bronze hardware with touch of warm Carmel and dark charcoal accent with touch of black tones to go with my BM simply white walls Classic ...Its alway been my anchor and thanks for your show you have shown me how to mix and match in a moderate way and still stay true to my colour pallets its a true classic! What can I say what was old is new again!!!! 🤷🏽♀️so why is anyone spending and wasting money on trends JUST DO YOU if it makes you smile in your space who cares of trends !!! Thank you for sharing the new “trends” but are they really new ? Or classic from the past that are rediscover in a moderate way! Just like fashion lol Love your channel and your family ......keep sharing and smiling girl 😂🍸🇨🇦💕
Valentina I have been watching your channel for several years now and loved it the moment I watched the first video. your taste and my taste are so much alike it is unbelievable! I have been black and white gal for ever., black walls, i love animal prints. etc Thank you so much for your channel.
I personally love aluminum, stainless steel and silver…looking forward to it! I have never warmed up to the yellow golds, brass, coppers…just never liked it! So glad I might be able to find something I like for a change! Woo hoo!❤️
What was funny was when you talked about the curvy trend, I thought about how you would like it because you seem to always pick out curved, round, and soft edged pieces to decorate with. You also have soft edged couch and chair.
I for one am excited about silver coming back in! Trying to find cabinet handles in the style I like has been extremely difficult. Loving seeing Louy!!!!!!
What a fantastic video topic! Haha yeah some of these trends do feel like the pendulum is swinging in the other direction. I thoroughly enjoyed your speculations on matte chrome- keeping my fingers crossed that you’re right because I so wanna see what that’ll look like! And immediately subscribing to your fashion channel! ❤️
Aluminum is nice, it wouldn’t last to long though on trend. I like stainless steal, looks great. Thank god I just got new flatware in stainless and just a Greek key on gold. Love them !
I have an aluminum serving trey from west elm since like forever ago. I love styling it with natural decor such as concrete candles and some beautiful onyx shot glasses I got off of Etsy!
I love your enthusiasm. It reminds me of me in a new great store. I have always preferred silver but burnished gold is good too, just not brassy or shiny, so I have plenty of silver saved up in all kinds of objects.
Great video V!! Btw, I have a potted ficus tree and love it....of course as I've said before I'm not much of a follower of trends. I just like what I like and it usually involves black lol.
Oh no! I got rid of all my silver! However, I noticed I replaced it with not just gold but bronze, so I’ll just tell myself it’s on-point. My mom has lots of silver, so I forwarded your video to her! She’s also been pining after this deep burled wood desk by some expensive designer for two years, so this will make her feel ahead of her time! Just discovered your channel two days ago and am addicted! Been looking for a decorating channel that’s a little more high-end, even though I still like watching Target haul videos too. Thanks, Valentina! You and your husband are hilarious! Love your little dog too! ;)
I am a huge fan of sheepskin, so I can tell you a bit about how it wears -- Valentina, let me know if you want pictures. When you sit/lie *on* it, it does loose some loft eventually. It depends on how much you sit/lie on it, but mostly on if you twist it. Twisting and scrunching it essentially felts it. Pillows for the back, absolutely no signs of wear even with daily usage for 3 years. I have sheepskin Ikea pillow covers on my dining room chair seats (also 3 years). I twist in a bit under the table and then back out, so that shows more wear than what you don't sit directly on. I have a wool mattress pad too. It's not sheep skin, but it is 100% wool constructed with 3 inch pile like shearling. I'm a restless sleeper, so I move around a lot (8 hrs a night), so it has lost some loft (it's about 1 - 1/2 inches now after 4 years). I'm entirely happy with how my things have worn. Everything is still cushy. What you do need to do is get a wool carding comb to occasionally fluff anything that you sit or lie on regularly. It looks like one of those large brushes made of metal for pets. It's designed to make sure that the fibers are straight enough to spin the wool. I've never brushed the pillows, I do the chair pads a couple of times a year, and I try to do the mattress every month since it gets so much wear. The mattress pad is a pain, but it's totally worth it. I don't think that any other pad wears as well, and is so comfortable. It's that miracle fiber that's warm in the winter and cool in the summer, so I don't swap them seasonally. Try getting a pillow cover from Ikea and test out sitting on it. I don't have a cat, but I'll bet that even if they scratched it *a lot* you'd never know.
I'm honestly loving the silver. I use gold in the bedroom and silver other places. And mix with black in all rooms. That way I can get some variety and participate in all the trends
I don't really think any of these are that shocking. The warm neutrals tones have been creeping up on us for a couple years now, and people like more textures and shapes to choose from
Weeping figs are my favorite tree, always have been. Had a massive 15 year old one in my loft but had to sell it when I adopted a couple of cats who kept trying to eat it (as they are toxic). If they're becoming more trendy I'm hoping someone will make a really good artificial one.
Not sad silver is coming back, I have brushed silver hardware and door knobs I had changed out the brass to silver years ago and wasn't about to bring gold back haha. I'm not thrilled with the taupe and camel wall colors I've been seeing ppl doing lately why because I already did those colors in the early 2000's before everything went gray. It's too soon for me to bring those colors back in wall colors maybe accessories but not wall colors. I'm waiting for palm trees to be back in style so I can sell the ones I have sitting in my basement LOL! I did buy black and white fabric to use on the back of a cane chair that looks like a modern cheetah print still debating on doing the seat and back cushion in either white canvas or white dupioni silk I have both materials just can't decide which to use yet :)
I'd love it if you would do a video on mixing GOOD traditional furniture with transitional furniture. I have some beautiful Henkel Harris mahogany pieces that I brought with me to my new Coastal style house. I don't want to get rid of them, they're so expensive now, but want some ideas on how to incorporate them with my newer, lighter casegoods and upholstered pieces.
Loved this video!! So excited for a lot of the new trends! Just love watching your videos! My guilty pleasure when I get kids to bed and my hubby takes a shower! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
You are just too darn cute. Enthusiasm galore...love it. Awesome, awesome video. Thank you for all the links to the fabulous items you showed. I'll definitely be doing some serious shopping. God bless and keep it coming. Hugs from a tremendous southern fan.
Have 2 Mongolian pillows for about 14 years now and yes my dog is sitting on it, I’m sleeping on it- it DOES NOT get matted- but not sure about the faux versions. That armchair would be my personal paradise 😂👍☝️
Ficus has been trendy for quite some time now, especially the fiddle leaf fig. Even maybe like 2-3 years ago eveeery celebrity had one when they would do that “home tours”
The furry chair😂! In one of the later novels in the dune series, the bio engineering guild bred what they called “chair dogs”. The furry chair reminded me of the chair dogs. You’ll have to groom it!
This is off the topic of this video, but I was curious about your banister while watching this video. Did you paint your banister yourself or hired a professional? I want to paint my banister but I can't decide if I'm good enough for the challenge. If you painted it yourself, was it hard?
Hi Valentina! Thanks for sharing. Louie is adorable and I love fur babies. I also wanted to say I really enjoyed your fashion channel. Keep bringing it to us girl!!
A request? Fireplace mantels? The simple frame style is $5G - there should be a way to have simple 45 degree cuts, and simple edging. I think you did ballroom size for your sister, but would love to see what you like in avg size home. Marble, quartz or perhaps TRAVERTINE????
Ficus trees has been big in interior design for maybe two years in Sweden. Those furry stols and fuhrs has been seen for many years and I feel they are more like a passed chapter here. The brand Kamelo used to have amazing animal pillows and so many beautiful interior items. I miss that brand. I can understand that camel colour. We see a lot of light walls and interior in natural leather and rattan here these days. The camel colour is a bit the same. Guess it might be big here as well. I think we just passed a dark trend with dark walls. It was dark grey but also some dark blue or dark green. Now it is many light walls again and natural materials like rattan and light natural wood and neutral untreated matte leather that is also a bit camel.
@@FrazzledVirgoHaha... I guess so, because I actually never saw any animal print at any relatives or friends houses here. I just saw them in some shops or design magazines. Most common here is more of a scandinavian style, light and airy and quite often a bit casual. I mean not so very high end, but light, nice, airy and not so much nick nack. Well some elderly has a more "crowded" style with a lot of figurines, and big, dark old furniture with ornaments. If there were hunters in the family (qutie commons here) they also can have a lot of animal heads at the walls, wich I find quite morbide. It's more people over 80 that has it, these days. These days many in Sweden are quite PK, so dead animals is not something the younger generations want to support. They would protest aginst it. Younger persons often think in a sustainable way. They eat vegetarian food and would never have dead animals like decor or in their bags or clothes. Most I would say have a light home with many streamlined white furiture mixed with some natural materials like a wooden table and wooden floors. Some has a farmhouse style, often light as well, or a mix of them. It can be both new and old furnitre bought second hand. We also normally buy a lot of home decor at IKEA. But even H&M and other shops has nice up to date decor for a great price. Some persons (like me) also mix with some design pieces, like maybe some lamps. In the upper class design furniture is much more common. It can be an italian streamlined sofa, or a Howard sofa, Josef Frank fabrics mixed with some chairs from Philippe Starck, often some Myran chairs, a glossy white Ellipse table, a PH lamp and some danish design pieces for example. They are placed with much empty space inbetween. Often the every-day-items we have are beautiful, like the cups, bowls, pillows, blankets and candle holders. We don't have so many decorations without purpose, except from some flowers placed in nice pots. The design of the house can also be an important part of the "home decor". In older houses and flats there are lovely widows, doors and other details which we love. Some new and very minimaliatic houses are also popular, but those are more common in the more expensive areas. Maybe some of them has the animal prints, I actuallty dont know.
@@stinaljungstrom8691 yea I got to go there in college I saw no one wearing animal print ha in America it’s really you love it or hate no in between! Fro me I see it and feel slightly Ill and shivers and not in a good way! It reminds me of Jersey gals in the club in college ( sorry to my Jersey gals and Valentina ) lol 😂
@@FrazzledVirgo😊 I think one zebra cushion can be cool as a statement, like in Valentina's home. I must say zebra because I don't think leopard would looks good at all in any home. Many animal prints also can look really tacky, in my opinion. I mean animal printed curtains in all windows would just look really cheap, instead of cool. 😅 But a little box with zebra fabric or a pillow in a big room is fine with me, if the rest is toned down. I guess I also feel like it belongs in special environments. I think it can fit perfectly well in a pent house, a dark stylish New Youk apartment or in a safari retreat. In our house it would be to much.
Never really liked the gold. I have always preferred the pewter, brushed nickel, stainless, etc. so this "new trend" works for me!! It really is a personal preference. Caramel/camel colors have also always been a favorite. Sounds like a contradiction, I know. Immediately subscribed to your fashion channel, Valentina!
I love your mood boards. I’m actually in the process of furnishing 2000 sqft craftman home. How do you do mood boards? Ideally on the phone if possible. I prob saved like hundreds od photos of stuff and get a lil overwhelmed of what to choose.
I'm trendy and didn't know it! (HA!) I've had a live ficus tree for almost 10 years, a camel colored blazer (20 years), and bought caramel/cognac colored kitchen stools last year. Not quite ready to fully jump on the aluminum yet (it feels cold to me), but who knows? I have a cow-hide rug, but haven't added other animal prints yet. Oh! And I just bought a suitcase this week that has the blackened-out trend. Thanks for a peek into these, always fun to see! BTW: I LOVE your new dark cabinets!
A couple of minutes in and .... your comment mixed metals !! of course and it's all advertising that's why I detest being " on trend" some will go all out, all new , so bad for the environment and pocket. Thought browns, beige coming in again and with silver 🤔 nope..not feeling it
Hi V! 🖐🏽😊 Yup! Lol. I had travertine built into my home back in the day, floors and my bathroom shower walls. 🤣 I love the curves. Thank you for another great video. 👌🏽 ❤️Maddy
Did you pick your dog for his "caramel" ears? LOL. I chuckled because your throw and puppy matched when you were talking about the caramel trend being here to stay. So cute!!
I bought the Ogden burled wood accent table by Threshold from Target and I really like it. I needed something on the cheaper side and it does the job and looks nice also 😊
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Another designer said silver was coming back, but I will never give up my gold/brass. I love and prefer the warm metals especially higher quality.
I think chrome, aluminum and what not can look kinda good in a warm space with warm lighting. All that reflectivity can be utilized well in the right context. I think CB2 nails that look even with the super clean, shiny almost chrome look.
@@TheKaurK for me I am very much about the color wheel and tonality of things. In reference to my personal palette (my clothes and most of my home decor) which is a very warm undertone, adding a cool metal or even a neutral tone metal would eventually clash. The colors that are being pushed are still in the warm family. I just think the aluminum is just a reaction to the warm golds. Yes in theory it would look good in a neutral tone home but for me, gold/brass has been an awakening. (She im being dramatic 😂) And I’m not speaking for everyone but for me I just will stay in my Golden lane, this trend I’ll just have to skip.
Same! Even before I was into interior design I leaned towards more gold jewelry etc growing up. It's good to know what you like personally and spend your money that way.
Agreed. The silver is a bit cold for me.
Quality brass patinas so wonderfully. I’m sticking with brass!
Wow. My head is spinning V. I guess my husband is right when I want to change out everything in my home and say it's dated - he says, "If you wait long enough, it'll be right back in style." He's a wise man. 😄
‘They’ change it up to get people to spend money. Decorate how you love. Don’t change up everything. Updates can be achieved with minor changes.
Love your channel! I do want to offer up this thought: a lot of what RH sells at CRAZY HIGH prices, are just reincarnations of some truly beautiful vintage, authentic pieces that you can find in vintage stores for a fraction of the price. New is not always better- in fact, I think every room should have something "old" in it. It just gives the space a patina that you can't replicate in the "bring the showroom home" look.
Each room should have an old piece and something black. RH is way overrated.
I scored an old mid century modern gorgeous China cabinet off FB for $40!
Agree…an experienced interior designer has always used these elements. They will typically use antiques or vintage and mix with more contemporary pieces. None of these are shocking. Burl wood is classic. Mid century icons like Mies van der Rohe used chrome, as did Milo Baughman. The highest end fabric manufacturers, Like Schumacher, Scalamandre, etc have always had animal prints. I think she may be a little out of touch when it comes to authentic, eclectic design.
Not at all surprised to hear that the silver metals are back in. I am sure it is a backlash to the overdone gold/brass metal thing. The exact same thing happened when brass was EVERYWHERE in the 1970s. I think the problem with the gold toned metals is that it becomes so popular that manufacturers start to slap some cheap gold/brass coating on anything and everything. It then makes brass look cheap. I lived through the 1970s brass thing and became so”traumatized” by the cheap look that when it came back “in” in the 2000s, I still had PTSD from the overdone 1970s.
PTSD??? 😒
This is so true for me too! I loved gold jewellery and brass hardware, but some cheap versions quickly look like a DIY spray paint project unless it’s real gold or unlacquered brass. Silver metals are much harder to cheapen because they already come in a variety of finishes (aluminium, chrome, polished nickel, stainless steel, etc). I absolutely welcome the silver metals because they help tie in the stainless steel appliances and fittings, and are also more understated.
Me too. Happened with the colour brown in the 2000's in clothing the the endless brown leather furniture and accessories. Can't stand brown now.
My Granddaughter styled her first NY City apartment. She wanted her BR all white & black, tranquil sanctuary to rest after long day dancing in Commercial Dance program. We found an antique white high gloss dresser from 1971 signed by Pierre Cardin. Now I am seeing high gloss finish even on refrigerators! Now you tell me stainless steel is in? All trim & hardware on her antique piece is stainless. Amazing how something 50 yrs old can be so on trend. They sell for thousands online but I paid only $400!
I had a ficus tree that was about 30 years old...a gift from a friend. Gorgeous, but it died. When I pulled it from the pot the dirt was full of moldy bread!! Haha. My dog had been burying bread in the dirt!! She snitches food but apparently doesn't like bread. What a goof!
I have a Ficus tree from 1994, but it's fake, lol
That’s so sad. Ficus are so sensitive. Shame you didn’t repot it before it died. I’d be devastated.
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We have always loved and decorated with stainless, matte chrome, aluminum metals for our home. Living in southwest Florida we love the look of lighter, brighter metals. We definitely use various shades of black, gray and taupe to complete the color palette.
That is just what I would imagine in Florida, like an updated "Miami Vice" kind of vibe with the chromes, blacks and grays
I love EVERYTHING about you... Your humor..your personal style/makeup.. your home decor eye.. You look so elegant, put together and you surely smell good. lol I was so happy that you finally made a style channel. Subscribed immediately. And your husband who OBVIOUSLY..adores you. Y'all have such a sweet relationship. Love how into fragrance he is. lol
You forgot…..her husband! Lol
Thank you so much!
Ha!
@@mikam8801 Yes!! Totally correct... lol the way her husband looks at her... OMG. So much fun watching them interacting. And that hes interested in everything as well 🥰
Where is Jack? Haven’t seen him in a while. It’s always so funny when he’s with you! You’re so sweet together!
Silver tones does not surprise me! I had silver and grey overload tones and decor in 2014 and been on the brown, tan, black and cream boat ever since. But I’ve been feeling grey come back in my mind as something I want to incorporate into my home once again (just not overload this time lol) and I have been looking at silver jewelry as well! Sometimes, you can just “feel” trends coming in, right?!!!! I’m excited about it!
I was WAY TOO happy to see gold and brass come back to give it up now. The silver feels too cold to me and I'm really loving the warmth that copper/brass/gold give to a room. I usually source my stuff from antique shops, so normally get pretty good quality pieces.
I agree!
I'll never give it up, it was my preference before the trend started and I was so happy it did because it meant I had more choice! All my jewellery has always been rose gold so brass for me will always be a winner
Built our home in 2016 and had a difficult time finding “silver” metals. Glad I made the effort and have a combination of pewter, stainless, brushed nickel and chrome. All look wonderful together. Love pairing grey and camel together in fashion and will look at adding some camel to my home decor. Great video.
Aluminum? Who knew? Thanks Valentina! Great topics! My Dad worked at a major Aluminum manufacturing plant when I was a kid. One of the perks is you got rolls of aluminum Christmas wrapping paper(aluminum foil) the rolls were different colors and boy did they shimmer and shine! Especially when the lights from the tree hit the presents under the tree... The rolls were also heavy. Very heavy. And long like normal wrapping paper. This was back in the 1960's when I was very little.
Your topic today made me think of that... I think I still prefer the warm metals and finishes. And I love ficus trees. My ficus tree at work loves office lighting and filtered light from our office windows. The fur covered chair? Not practical for daily use as the fue will get matted down and not wear well. But for like a vacation home, etc. Where it would get less use... Especially like you said a Chalet... 😊
Absolutely welcoming the silver tones, as lots of authentic vintage furniture (esp mid century pieces) are chrome. It’s also a lot more understated than brass, and won’t look as cheap or spray painted esp if they’re matte. Polished nickel is stunning. Also here for gunmetal and bronze metals. I like black hardware but they’re kinda overdone too since the modern farmhouse era… your leather closet pulls are an exception though.😉
Totally agree!
Preach! I’m so with you on these observations!
I’ve always teetered between gold and silver tones - beginning with jewelry, as they both suit my complexion beautifully but uniquely. I always felt like I was doing something “wrong” before the days of TH-cam!
Mixing jewelry has empowered me to mix materials throughout my home as well.
I am so relieved that the days of hard rules are over. The average consumer can watch these thoughtful videos and feel empowered to mix/match metals (and other materials) to create a timeless but unique look they will genuinely love. The days of overhauling the home with every new trend are gone! Your videos give me fresh inspiration and ideas to help our home feel alive, but in a way that is both sustainable and elegant.
Bravo!
Who follows hard rules anyway? Be a rule-breaker! The interior design police won’t get you. 😂
I had camel slipcovers for my sectional sofa in my family room 1986! My kids were little and the camel color was forgiving and cozy at the same time (unlike the hardwearing fabrics of the era). It’s a great color to pair with lots of other colors.
I had a burled walnut drum coffee table to go with it. What goes around comes around!
Love the caramel color with black and white. Almost tore out my travertine floors and counters in my baths. Painted walls white and it pops
Ooo… fur, blackened, animal prints, Louie’s herringbone sweater… All my favs. Probably the best episode ever!
So cool travertine is coming back. Two years ago I bought a Roche Bobois table at a mega discount because it was discontinued (Theoreme), and now the travertine structure happens to be totally in style. Score!! 😁 Thanks for another great vid. 👍😉
You’re so welcome!
I like incorporating gold and brass in my home. It works, and always has, and I'm sure it'll remain this way forever. And of course you can never go wrong with black. As for that over powering furry looking chair, it'd be an interesting conversational piece in your home. I say get it for Louis! He deserves his very own unique comfortable chair. 👌😉 And heh, he'll blend right in with it too.😊
Pottery Barn is actually selling fur beds for in their pet line, so maybe he can have his own! I got my cat the sherpa bean bag, but they also have a couch one. I’s check out Z Pet too-ZGallerie’s pet line. So cute.
@@2bfamos Sounds good! But if course, as long as it's not real fur from cats and dogs who are tortured for their fur in other countries to make fur items for sale.
I’ve never stopped loving travertine lol. And I’ve been into burl wood since last year. And I wanted to switch from grey to adding more caramel and greige at the end of 2020. It’s interesting how we collectively move in the same direction.
O-M-G, V! Please show us your newly styled bookcases and living room along with more bookcase styling tips and tricks! It looks beautiful!
Wow! I need to watch this a second time to take it all in. I don’t think I will go for the silver metal tones. It comes and goes as we have already seen in the past. Now, the black on black, yes!!!! Love it! Thank you for keeping us up to date on the trends.
Love the silver and metals are coming back…actually I never left! Never got on the gold trend 🫤
Could you please sometime do a video on your favorite sheets and towels? As in “neutral tones “ of course! Hard to find decent black bath towels!
The ending ❤️. Loved everything…that blackened…is a yes for sure.
I loved the series you had going earlier this year around little tweaks you make to your interior each month. I'd love to see what you're tweaking for Sept/Oct!
Love Burled wood and chrome. You find it in authentic, vintage, mid century pieces so that’ll help people blend the old with the new. Same with walnut. I’ve stuck with walnut toned wood, even though the trend was lighter woods, since alll of my mid century pieces are done in it. I love when older trends from decades past come back.
What goes around comes around, just pick what you love ❤️
Mongolian fur pillows and animal prints are my jam. There’s always room for more.
Amazing Valentina!!! I'm forever adding new items to each of my rooms thanks to your amazing videos! I love nothing more than being in my home that is beautifully designed, it just makes me happy😊
The good things about trends is that you get to pick and choose. Gawd I love seeing your face, hearing your face describing home fashion
I know a 93 yr old who has managed to keep her focus alive for 30 yrs. also.
I had lost my patience with the one I had and replaced it with a rubber tree. Love the curvy looks, the darker burlwood, and the curvy nightstand with the travertine top. Also love sweet Louie.
I'm getting happier by the minute! I absolutely love organic shapes! Both in furniture & decor! Happy, happy, happy! 😊
What do you think about not just mixing metals, but the finish of them as well? I have a flat steel basket with shiny gold handles...I kinda love it
I have two black matte large wire baskets that I keep under my console table for throws, etc. They both have these round handles in copper. I bought them at Target 2 years ago and I I think they look great.
Holy guacamole! My jaw hit the floor when I saw your new cabinets; they are GORGEOUS!
I personally never got off the stainless train - I love it! Where did you get those amazing black pumps with the silver point?
I've always loved antiques, and I've always been drawn to burled wood. Cant explain why, but even as a child this "fancy" wood fascinated me.
The way you feel about animal print is how I have felt my whole lifeeeeeeee! Bring on the animal print!
Thanks for another amazing video , I love sitting with a cuppa watching your videos . I’m loving your new background, I’ve watched your videos for years & have designed my home around a lot of your Scandinavian style , it’s so calming , peaceful and restful , especially loving the camel tone & black trends . Thanks for all you do 🎉
I would be soooo happy to see a return to stainless/silver toned items, I did relent and buy some gold items of course but always loved silver.
Hey Valentina I love you and Jack and the trends you share....Hmmmm anyone who jumps into all the trends IS crazy - just saying I never went for for all that grey tones and definitely no gold / brass tones ....stainless steel / bronze hardware with touch of warm Carmel and dark charcoal accent with touch of black tones to go with my BM simply white walls Classic ...Its alway been my anchor and thanks for your show you have shown me how to mix and match in a moderate way and still stay true to my colour pallets its a true classic! What can I say what was old is new again!!!! 🤷🏽♀️so why is anyone spending and wasting money on trends JUST DO YOU if it makes you smile in your space who cares of trends !!! Thank you for sharing the new “trends” but are they really new ? Or classic from the past that are rediscover in a moderate way! Just like fashion lol
Love your channel and your family ......keep sharing and smiling girl 😂🍸🇨🇦💕
Valentina I have been watching your channel for several years now and loved it the moment I
watched the first video. your taste and my taste are so much alike it is unbelievable! I have been black and white gal for ever., black walls, i love animal prints. etc Thank you so much for your channel.
OMG That cabinet is double AMAZE balls!!! Love it !
I personally love aluminum, stainless steel and silver…looking forward to it! I have never warmed up to the yellow golds, brass, coppers…just never liked it! So glad I might be able to find something I like for a change! Woo hoo!❤️
What was funny was when you talked about the curvy trend, I thought about how you would like it because you seem to always pick out curved, round, and soft edged pieces to decorate with. You also have soft edged couch and chair.
I love your earrings and yes I am “Happily shocked” with the trends you’ve shared in this TH-cam. Beautiful - thank you 🙏🏼
Find someone that looks at you the way Louie looks at Valentina. I guess that saying is true If you wait long enough your metals comeback in style.
I for one am excited about silver coming back in! Trying to find cabinet handles in the style I like has been extremely difficult.
Loving seeing Louy!!!!!!
I love the gunmetal look!! I’ve been purchasing a lot in my clothing and accessories
What a fantastic video topic! Haha yeah some of these trends do feel like the pendulum is swinging in the other direction. I thoroughly enjoyed your speculations on matte chrome- keeping my fingers crossed that you’re right because I so wanna see what that’ll look like! And immediately subscribing to your fashion channel! ❤️
Aluminum is nice, it wouldn’t last to long though on trend. I like stainless steal, looks great. Thank god I just got new flatware in stainless and just a Greek key on gold. Love them !
Travertine and ficus trees? Definitely we have reverted back to the 1990s.
Thank you for another one of your amazing videos.
I have an aluminum serving trey from west elm since like forever ago. I love styling it with natural decor such as concrete candles and some beautiful onyx shot glasses I got off of Etsy!
I love your enthusiasm. It reminds me of me in a new great store. I have always preferred silver but burnished gold is good too, just not brassy or shiny, so I have plenty of silver saved up in all kinds of objects.
Best video yet! Love everything that’s on the horizon! (Teetering a little w the stainless! Need curtain rods…what color do I go with?!😩)
Great video V!! Btw, I have a potted ficus tree and love it....of course as I've said before I'm not much of a follower of trends. I just like what I like and it usually involves black lol.
Your dog is sssso adorable!!!he is listening to you for first few minutes!
Oh no! I got rid of all my silver! However, I noticed I replaced it with not just gold but bronze, so I’ll just tell myself it’s on-point. My mom has lots of silver, so I forwarded your video to her! She’s also been pining after this deep burled wood desk by some expensive designer for two years, so this will make her feel ahead of her time! Just discovered your channel two days ago and am addicted! Been looking for a decorating channel that’s a little more high-end, even though I still like watching Target haul videos too. Thanks, Valentina! You and your husband are hilarious! Love your little dog too! ;)
I am a huge fan of sheepskin, so I can tell you a bit about how it wears -- Valentina, let me know if you want pictures.
When you sit/lie *on* it, it does loose some loft eventually. It depends on how much you sit/lie on it, but mostly on if you twist it. Twisting and scrunching it essentially felts it.
Pillows for the back, absolutely no signs of wear even with daily usage for 3 years. I have sheepskin Ikea pillow covers on my dining room chair seats (also 3 years). I twist in a bit under the table and then back out, so that shows more wear than what you don't sit directly on.
I have a wool mattress pad too. It's not sheep skin, but it is 100% wool constructed with 3 inch pile like shearling. I'm a restless sleeper, so I move around a lot (8 hrs a night), so it has lost some loft (it's about 1 - 1/2 inches now after 4 years).
I'm entirely happy with how my things have worn. Everything is still cushy.
What you do need to do is get a wool carding comb to occasionally fluff anything that you sit or lie on regularly. It looks like one of those large brushes made of metal for pets. It's designed to make sure that the fibers are straight enough to spin the wool.
I've never brushed the pillows, I do the chair pads a couple of times a year, and I try to do the mattress every month since it gets so much wear. The mattress pad is a pain, but it's totally worth it. I don't think that any other pad wears as well, and is so comfortable.
It's that miracle fiber that's warm in the winter and cool in the summer, so I don't swap them seasonally. Try getting a pillow cover from Ikea and test out sitting on it.
I don't have a cat, but I'll bet that even if they scratched it *a lot* you'd never know.
Love the new high end bags. And I love your channel. Will check out your fashion recommendations.
I had to comment again after finishing the video - Louie is just too adorable 🥺😍 I had to laugh when he took his arm out of it 😂 Silly pup!! 🥰
I'm honestly loving the silver. I use gold in the bedroom and silver other places. And mix with black in all rooms. That way I can get some variety and participate in all the trends
I don't really think any of these are that shocking. The warm neutrals tones have been creeping up on us for a couple years now, and people like more textures and shapes to choose from
Weeping figs are my favorite tree, always have been. Had a massive 15 year old one in my loft but had to sell it when I adopted a couple of cats who kept trying to eat it (as they are toxic). If they're becoming more trendy I'm hoping someone will make a really good artificial one.
Not sad silver is coming back, I have brushed silver hardware and door knobs I had changed out the brass to silver years ago and wasn't about to bring gold back haha. I'm not thrilled with the taupe and camel wall colors I've been seeing ppl doing lately why because I already did those colors in the early 2000's before everything went gray. It's too soon for me to bring those colors back in wall colors maybe accessories but not wall colors. I'm waiting for palm trees to be back in style so I can sell the ones I have sitting in my basement LOL! I did buy black and white fabric to use on the back of a cane chair that looks like a modern cheetah print still debating on doing the seat and back cushion in either white canvas or white dupioni silk I have both materials just can't decide which to use yet :)
Loved the video but hands down the best part is the furbaby and his expression 🤣🤣🤣💕
We still have a couple ficus trees plus several that my husband has bonsai’s of.
Can’t wait to see the new black shelves on your wall!
I'd love it if you would do a video on mixing GOOD traditional furniture with transitional furniture. I have some beautiful Henkel Harris mahogany pieces that I brought with me to my new Coastal style house. I don't want to get rid of them, they're so expensive now, but want some ideas on how to incorporate them with my newer, lighter casegoods and upholstered pieces.
Hi I always thought the gold was hideous thank goodness for the change back 🥰😊
Loved this video!! So excited for a lot of the new trends! Just love watching your videos! My guilty pleasure when I get kids to bed and my hubby takes a shower! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
You are just too darn cute. Enthusiasm galore...love it. Awesome, awesome video. Thank you for all the links to the fabulous items you showed. I'll definitely be doing some serious shopping. God bless and keep it coming. Hugs from a tremendous southern fan.
I believe that style is subjective, and designers/brands how us what we like/don’t like. We get to choose our individual ‘style’.
I CAN’T With Louis’ sweater. My mom and me love his cameos!! ♥️🐶 BUT THE NEW SET UP, V!!!! AAAAAAAA🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣
I’m loving the chrome and mixing metals …
Have 2 Mongolian pillows for about 14 years now and yes my dog is sitting on it, I’m sleeping on it- it DOES NOT get matted- but not sure about the faux versions.
That armchair would be my personal paradise 😂👍☝️
Ficus has been trendy for quite some time now, especially the fiddle leaf fig. Even maybe like 2-3 years ago eveeery celebrity had one when they would do that “home tours”
The furry chair😂! In one of the later novels in the dune series, the bio engineering guild bred what they called “chair dogs”. The furry chair reminded me of the chair dogs. You’ll have to groom it!
I love the blackened out metals! I've even noticed it on the latest car designs as well! Looks super chic and modern! 🖤◾🖤◾🖤
This is off the topic of this video, but I was curious about your banister while watching this video. Did you paint your banister yourself or hired a professional? I want to paint my banister but I can't decide if I'm good enough for the challenge. If you painted it yourself, was it hard?
Hi Valentina! Thanks for sharing. Louie is adorable and I love fur babies. I also wanted to say I really enjoyed your fashion channel. Keep bringing it to us girl!!
I love a travertine framed mirror I've had for awhile.
A request? Fireplace mantels? The simple frame style is $5G - there should be a way to have simple 45 degree cuts, and simple edging. I think you did ballroom size for your sister, but would love to see what you like in avg size home. Marble, quartz or perhaps TRAVERTINE????
I love cool metals! Easily understated. Beautiful!
Ficus trees has been big in interior design for maybe two years in Sweden. Those furry stols and fuhrs has been seen for many years and I feel they are more like a passed chapter here. The brand Kamelo used to have amazing animal pillows and so many beautiful interior items. I miss that brand. I can understand that camel colour. We see a lot of light walls and interior in natural leather and rattan here these days. The camel colour is a bit the same. Guess it might be big here as well. I think we just passed a dark trend with dark walls. It was dark grey but also some dark blue or dark green. Now it is many light walls again and natural materials like rattan and light natural wood and neutral untreated matte leather that is also a bit camel.
but pls tell me swedes hate the animal print as much as most of us do ??lol
@@FrazzledVirgoHaha... I guess so, because I actually never saw any animal print at any relatives or friends houses here. I just saw them in some shops or design magazines. Most common here is more of a scandinavian style, light and airy and quite often a bit casual. I mean not so very high end, but light, nice, airy and not so much nick nack. Well some elderly has a more "crowded" style with a lot of figurines, and big, dark old furniture with ornaments. If there were hunters in the family (qutie commons here) they also can have a lot of animal heads at the walls, wich I find quite morbide. It's more people over 80 that has it, these days. These days many in Sweden are quite PK, so dead animals is not something the younger generations want to support. They would protest aginst it. Younger persons often think in a sustainable way. They eat vegetarian food and would never have dead animals like decor or in their bags or clothes. Most I would say have a light home with many streamlined white furiture mixed with some natural materials like a wooden table and wooden floors. Some has a farmhouse style, often light as well, or a mix of them. It can be both new and old furnitre bought second hand. We also normally buy a lot of home decor at IKEA. But even H&M and other shops has nice up to date decor for a great price. Some persons (like me) also mix with some design pieces, like maybe some lamps. In the upper class design furniture is much more common. It can be an italian streamlined sofa, or a Howard sofa, Josef Frank fabrics mixed with some chairs from Philippe Starck, often some Myran chairs, a glossy white Ellipse table, a PH lamp and some danish design pieces for example. They are placed with much empty space inbetween. Often the every-day-items we have are beautiful, like the cups, bowls, pillows, blankets and candle holders. We don't have so many decorations without purpose, except from some flowers placed in nice pots. The design of the house can also be an important part of the "home decor". In older houses and flats there are lovely widows, doors and other details which we love. Some new and very minimaliatic houses are also popular, but those are more common in the more expensive areas. Maybe some of them has the animal prints, I actuallty dont know.
@@stinaljungstrom8691 yea I got to go there in college I saw no one wearing animal print ha in America it’s really you love it or hate no in between! Fro me I see it and feel slightly Ill and shivers and not in a good way! It reminds me of Jersey gals in the club in college ( sorry to my Jersey gals and Valentina ) lol 😂
@@FrazzledVirgo😊 I think one zebra cushion can be cool as a statement, like in Valentina's home. I must say zebra because I don't think leopard would looks good at all in any home. Many animal prints also can look really tacky, in my opinion. I mean animal printed curtains in all windows would just look really cheap, instead of cool. 😅 But a little box with zebra fabric or a pillow in a big room is fine with me, if the rest is toned down. I guess I also feel like it belongs in special environments. I think it can fit perfectly well in a pent house, a dark stylish New Youk apartment or in a safari retreat. In our house it would be to much.
@@stinaljungstrom8691 lol yes i could handle a zebra i love valentina i wont judge for animal print lol
I love your positivity 🧡
Loved it all, and truly enjoy watching you. Thanks again 🥰
Never really liked the gold. I have always preferred the pewter, brushed nickel, stainless, etc. so this "new trend" works for me!! It really is a personal preference. Caramel/camel colors have also always been a favorite. Sounds like a contradiction, I know. Immediately subscribed to your fashion channel, Valentina!
Yep I had read “chrome” and hardware stores are selling fixtures in it now. They’re switching it up way too fast
Silver tones are back and 8m HERE FOR IT💝💝💝💝💝YESSSSSSS
Lol, so reassuring to see that other people have long conversations in baby talk with their doggies ❤😅😊
Would you say the silver tones are more for certain design styles
(ex. Modern) or all design styles?
Shocking and beautiful!
I love your mood boards. I’m actually in the process of furnishing 2000 sqft craftman home. How do you do mood boards? Ideally on the phone if possible. I prob saved like hundreds od photos of stuff and get a lil overwhelmed of what to choose.
What do you mean ‘sometimes I am right about things.’?
You are always right about everything!!! 😊👍👍👍👍👍
I'm trendy and didn't know it! (HA!) I've had a live ficus tree for almost 10 years, a camel colored blazer (20 years), and bought caramel/cognac colored kitchen stools last year. Not quite ready to fully jump on the aluminum yet (it feels cold to me), but who knows? I have a cow-hide rug, but haven't added other animal prints yet. Oh! And I just bought a suitcase this week that has the blackened-out trend. Thanks for a peek into these, always fun to see! BTW: I LOVE your new dark cabinets!
A couple of minutes in and .... your comment mixed metals !! of course and it's all advertising that's why I detest being " on trend" some will go all out, all new , so bad for the environment and pocket. Thought browns, beige coming in again and with silver 🤔 nope..not feeling it
I’m thinking after 2 seconds what’s that lovely cabinet in the background.
Hi V! 🖐🏽😊 Yup! Lol. I had travertine built into my home back in the day, floors and my bathroom shower walls. 🤣
I love the curves.
Thank you for another great video. 👌🏽
❤️Maddy
Love you Val Gal Dahlink! But.....we need to see more of Jack and his quirkiness!! You both are adorable! Thank you for your wonderful videos!
Did you pick your dog for his "caramel" ears? LOL. I chuckled because your throw and puppy matched when you were talking about the caramel trend being here to stay. So cute!!
Mid century design is HUGE!!
Jumping into your fashion channel now. I’ve always adored your style Val! ❤️
I bought the Ogden burled wood accent table by Threshold from Target and I really like it. I needed something on the cheaper side and it does the job and looks nice also 😊