I know it sounds silly! Yes. I get it, but just spend more on the bigger items or things that you use a lot. Like if you buy a $3000 higher quality couch and have it for 20 years, that's better than spending $1000 on a poor quality couch and having to replace it every 4 years. Or she said that she loves snuggling with a beautiful pillow- so she spends more on those. :-)
@@debrakelly1256 The video is supposed to help with making your home look expensive with approachable prices. Not just "buy expensive to look expensive".
It's fascinating that people are up in arms over this video. I think the majority of you may be misreading the intention. I appreciate the part of the video where she talks about getting acquainted with quality pieces, whether it's clothing or furniture. It makes so much sense, really. And, that has nothing to do with spending a ton of money, but with helping you choose items wisely. Good video!
It's the same principle with fashion. When I worked years ago I would save and save to buy an expensive suit or shoes that would last for long time but always look high end. Then you add a little less expensive blouse or jewelry and still look classy.
I'm a professional home stager in Dallas and I definitely shop Facebook Marketplace for some of my inventory as well as light fixtures. I've staged a ton of homes with super dated light fixtures and I've found them replacements for pennies on the dollar because there are a ton of wealthy housewives in the area who like to re-do their entire house every year or two and they just want to get rid of the "old" as fast as possible. I also agree with the rest of the tips mentioned. Another tip is layering your linens. If you can't afford a lot, get a neutral "bed in a bag" and then add some decorative pillows and an additional blanket in a solid color to break up the "matchy" feel. It feels like you gathered the pieces over time instead of just getting a cheap "set".
Love the comment about visiting high end shops and restaurants to get aquatinted with the textures and look of pieces even if you don’t buy. I have educated myself for years doing that and been able to find very similar looks for less money at other shops or even garage sales.
Exactly! I make a day just visiting model homes and taking pictures. So many wonderful ideas that can easily be done on a budget. Then after I've gathered my model home information and pictures I hit Goodwill, thrift stores, and garage sales. You have to have an imagination and see beyond the dusty crusty items sometimes but once you do, Viola the angels sing. P.S. spray paint transforms almost anything!
I buy furniture, pictures, vases in charity shops in towns where there's rich people living. They donate beautiful, expensive things that you can then purchase for fraction of the price and no one has to know they're second hand if you keep them nicely styled with matching colour tonation.
@@nuclear7622 You're right, it's lessons on how to upgrade what you already have to make them 'look' more expensive or I buy better so it will last longer. I will say though, I'm very confident but that doesn't make me feel rich.
There are zillions of videos on home decor and design on TH-cam. Several of them have over a million views or the channel has hundreds of thousands of subscribers. But House of Valentina is my number one go to channel for all things decor and design related. I find your style incredibly elegant, chic and sophisticated. I find it perfectly balanced. Thank you for posting these incredible and informative design videos!
A tip is when I’m done with worn out clothing that I love, they become pillow covers when possible. I love spending time with your videos so take your time.
Oh my word!! The stock photos you used are hilarious! Especially when old school Christopher Lowell was in one 😂😂 All your tips are great but I especially love tip 8 and 9 but cleaning your house is key! They’re all great really!
I absolutely love her! I came across her videos in my search for the perfect “white” paint. (Who knew there were 132 shades of white paint?!) She is spunky and fun, and it’s great to see how passionate she is about her work, and how much joy it brings her. She makes me smile every time I watch one of her videos!
I loved that you've sold everything you own four times! That gave me such a boost -- I'm (at least) going to get rid of things I don't enjoy any longer.
Thank you very much for this video. I had a good laugh at the DIY pictures. All of the tips are my favorite. And if you put them all to good use, you do get a stylish home on a budget. I suppose staying within a color palette helps too. And a can of paint goes a long way. And DECLUTTER the items you no longer like or fit your life. And paying attention to what you say about styling 😉.
I love your style and your tips, Valentina! Just wanted to say in case someone else didn't yet, that Quartz is not fake. It is a real stone, so it is natural. Though, the amount of natural quartz in a slab depends on the countertop manufacturer.
Omg, I have been subscribed to your channel for months on my big tv, and didn't realize I needed to also subscribe on my home pc! I am realizing tho the accounts are linked they are not exactly the same. Whew, subscribed in both places. I am unable to comment on my TV and unable to hear on my pc, lol, so I make them do together somehow.
Your tips are so spot on!!!! Trust me I’ve learned the hard way. I still have a hard time not buying the little things, instead of saving for something better. Just found your channel today and I love it!!! ❤️ thank you 🙏😁
Same! However, I really like to group small things together to make a larger impact. Not everywhere because I don't want my house to look like a flea market! :-) However, displaying a collection of like items on a shelf or a grouping of smaller photos on the wall makes me happy. Sometimes, I also pile a few books on a table under a lamp or vase to make it look even larger. I'm constantly moving my décor around my house because I get bored of seeing the same things and just putting them in a new place freshens up the way my house feels.
Debra Kelly, THANKS for the ideas. Gonna try them, esp. putting books under a lamp or vase to make it even bigger. Best adorable thing I’ve seen: small, quaint lamp on the dryer in laundry room! Changed the space!!
Valentina, I recently discovered your videos on TH-cam. I gasped when I saw the room you had painted black walls with all those beautiful windows. Who else would have been so brave. It was brilliant. Can't wait for the Christmas decorations.
All the tips are so on-point. My husband and I downsized from a 2-story home to a condo. We already had a quality bedroom set so we sold everything in the home. Then we bought two quality pieces, the couch and dining table for the condo. We've been here 4 years and now can't afford to continue decorating, but the key pieces makes it so we really don't notice that it's not complete. Just the downsizing and then maintaining the key pieces to keep looking like new is such a mental stress reliever. Thanks for all your info and thanks for letting me share ❤💚💜💙💛
OMG, I've finally made the right list...I'm STYLISH!!!! I was watching you and getting so excited after each item thinking, "There's no way I'm going to have the next item." Thank Valentina, I just love you and Jack. 💖
I grew up with hoarders. Over a decade ago I googled "Opposite of hoarder" and the word minimalist came up. I've been one ever since. Everything I own can fit in my car, even my furniture. I love it! Ended up traveling for 6 years too, because I could.
@@ChazEvansdale I'm not really a hoarder, I have lots of hobbies and it is the equipment and supplies which clutter the place up. I am in the process of making my spare bedroom into a hobby room but it is taking a long time as I am disabled and can't keep going for long. I dream of the day when I can get all the 'stuff' into that room and my living room will be tidy. I don't think I could ever be minimalist. Minimalist homes, to me, look unlived in so that in't for me though I think they would be very easy to clean.
I loved this video because I’m currently brushing up my house for sale and trying to make good purchases that will help me sell for a higher price. I’ve bought nice new window blinds, a new remote control garage door and other things and will end up wishing I’d done all this years ago! Excellent advice here.
Great tips! Especially the one about cleaning the house and editing out the nick nacks. It’s a cost effective way to make the rooms look airy and bigger. Less is definitely more! Btw, I’m a new subscriber. Thanks again for sharing 🤗💕
We used many of your ideas especially with big art and reducing clutter. We had a lighting expert come to our home and he thought we lived in a $2 million house. Everyone thinks the same thing. Our house is $600,000 a far cry from $2 million. These videos help! Thank you!
I had a great English teacher who always said that great authors might break the grammar rules but they do it well because they know the rules so well to start with. I believe that great decorators break the rules because they, too, know the rules so well. In both cases, these artists know which rules to break and they are careful to only break one or two rules at a time. The bulk of their work follows the rules to perfection. Nice video!
I actually ❤️ the Ikea lumbar velvet pillows & the down inserts. And given the price of them. Great for kids & family rooms as well as your fancier areas. ❤️ coco PB pillow cover. Those B & W pants adorable 🙌 🎯Get the statement pieces not the little stuff. Less and substantial more than more-more=clutter.
I just love your videos. I'm curious if you are keeping the Modern French Country look in your bedroom. I used to live in the Atlanta area and would have loved your help. Keep posting these adorable and helpful videos!
j burs oh how fun! What part of Atlanta? I haven’t changed the room! I love it and has spurred more adjustments to other rooms which I will be sharing soon!
I loved all your tips here Valentina! We bought a larger home about 6 months ago and finally starting to decorate it little by little. We don't want to throw just anything up on the walls. All of our old art work seems so boring for the new house now lol.
This artist is always shocked at how few folks know the color wheel and how it works. That's my key to successful decorating, dressing, making up, etc. etc. etc.
I love your videos! I just sewed a cover for a down pillow insert today...and I'm looking for fabric to make a removable pillow cover for it. I found it at a thrift store! amazing what you can find at furniture consignment store, thrift stores and sometimes, even yard sales.
Really helpful video, I am not a decorator by any means I am more the nuts and bolts guy, "let's keep it working people", I really like your idea of visiting high end stores to get a feel for what quality looks like, it's now on my to do list. Thank you
I love what you said about getting the right pieces for the house/room instead of bringing furniture from previous homes with us. My husband and I are in late 20’s/early 30’s so we didn’t have much when we bought our first house and ended up buying some of the furniture from previous owner just to have something functional for the space...-and we don’t actually like any of the pieces! The entire space is outdated and very “traditional”. Younger people sometimes don’t have a lot of money to spend on designing their home so what is your advice for us first time home owners? Would you save up and do each room one at a time? I tend to blow my money on those “instant gratification” decor items like pillows or blankets or floral or seasonal items, instead of saving for a quality piece of furniture because not only is it cheaper, but I also have two babies under 2 years old.
I got married when I was 19 and had a baby on my hip by 21... and then we moved 23 times in 17 years so I really do understand! I always focused on bang for buck with paint and a sofa that would fit pretty much anywhere and then went to goodwill, garage sales, and estate sales for the rest. You can find some great deals that way! It's where my resourcefulness stems from for sure! When you don't have a lot of money a can of spray paint is your best friend! And minimalism is just fine too! :-) H&M Home is a great source for inexpensive accessories too, though I didn't have that option back then! My husband and I always reminded ourselves that our home didn't need to look like someone who had been in their house for 20 years and that allowing it to develop over time was really the most fun anyways!
@@HouseofValentina That is awesome advice! Most of furniture we own is from Ikea which we are very happy with, but also have a few pieces from the previous home owners that I wanted to get rid of. We have dressers/nightstands we are using for now, but plan on getting rid of because the drawers come come off their tracks which is a safety issue for us.. But I love how you've painting things to make them fit your style, and I think that is such good advice for young people so they don't have to choose between buying new furniture that's not in their budget or having an empty house. Your couch advice is also good. I got suckered into buying this brown leather reclining sofa because it was much cheaper than the white cloud modular RH or a similar one from Pottery Barn I wanted, not that I have a RH budget but a girl can dream! :) But also, everyone warned me that babies and toddlers will destroy a white couch, and I got brown leather because it went with the current style of the home. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and I need that white fluffy couch in my life! The ones I've seen at Pottery Barn with ottomans that you can pull up allow everyone to snuggle together and I feel like they are easy to style around and are just so cozy. The recliner sofas by design force everyone to be seated where the foot rest expands, which is on complete opposite ends of the couch. Which means no snuggles. :( I should have just purchased what I wanted instead of getting sucked into the yellow/brown traditional style vortex...But at least we are working on getting the walls in the house painted after living here for two years! We finally get to say goodbye to the 80's yellow! BTW did you use that Polar Bear Behr for the white walls in your family room? I noticed it was on your Pinterest "shop" board but wasn't sure if that's what you used for a client's home or your own. Thank you so much for making all of these super awesome and inspiring videos!!! I've written down notes from every single one I have watched so far!! Your style is classy with just the right amount of edginess so that everything looks very balanced and fresh.
Loved all the "hoarder" photos! I'm not sure how you got Christopher Lowel in one! Lol. I have a hard time with to much decor. I got rid of most and just got a few large pieces to replace. It looks much better. Agree with everything. 😊
Love the laugh-out-loud DIY photos - love your Do's & Don'ts. I've lived in apartments & houses that had the dueling kitchen drawers. You have been a blessing...from Grandma Bunny in Phoenix.
Just noticing your plants as you take me on a tour. Your busy lifestyle doesn't allow much time to care for plants however you obviously love the natural green, living things. So I just have a suggestion you might like. The "ZZ" plant is almost maintenance free. You just need to put a bit of water from time to time to keep it alive. It will almost survive on air it seems. Doesn't require a lot of light. Check your garden store . I have one on my desk at work and it's perfect and also on my bedside table. And, that really is the name of the plant Z Z .
The tips about decluttering and cleaning the place/maintening is SO TRUE! Make a huge difference. I have one question. What would you say about people living in a rental apartment? I wouldn't buy expensive stuff but save the money for a home in the futur. And I wouldn't spend also for renovations when I am not the owner so I would likely go for diys, like contact paper on kitchen countertops or paint the walls. Diys would be fine then? Of course only those you can do or ask the owner for some changes if possible.
My own home is a great example as well as what you see on this channel when we renovate and decorate. Maybe I can try to show you more on the rooms... 🤔
Great tips! Thanks for sharing where you purchased the pillows, both are beautiful!I’m slowly decorating my home into a place I love, and your tips are helpful. Tfs!
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How to make your home look expensive... Invest in high end high quality items... 🤣 Thanks for that gold nugget
I know it sounds silly! Yes. I get it, but just spend more on the bigger items or things that you use a lot. Like if you buy a $3000 higher quality couch and have it for 20 years, that's better than spending $1000 on a poor quality couch and having to replace it every 4 years. Or she said that she loves snuggling with a beautiful pillow- so she spends more on those. :-)
@@debrakelly1256 The video is supposed to help with making your home look expensive with approachable prices. Not just "buy expensive to look expensive".
It's fascinating that people are up in arms over this video. I think the majority of you may be misreading the intention. I appreciate the part of the video where she talks about getting acquainted with quality pieces, whether it's clothing or furniture. It makes so much sense, really. And, that has nothing to do with spending a ton of money, but with helping you choose items wisely. Good video!
😂😂😂😂
It's the same principle with fashion. When I worked years ago I would save and save to buy an expensive suit or shoes that would last for long time but always look high end. Then you add a little less expensive blouse or jewelry and still look classy.
I'm a professional home stager in Dallas and I definitely shop Facebook Marketplace for some of my inventory as well as light fixtures. I've staged a ton of homes with super dated light fixtures and I've found them replacements for pennies on the dollar because there are a ton of wealthy housewives in the area who like to re-do their entire house every year or two and they just want to get rid of the "old" as fast as possible. I also agree with the rest of the tips mentioned. Another tip is layering your linens. If you can't afford a lot, get a neutral "bed in a bag" and then add some decorative pillows and an additional blanket in a solid color to break up the "matchy" feel. It feels like you gathered the pieces over time instead of just getting a cheap "set".
“Tchotchke” means “trinket” for anyone watching outside of North America :)
Thanks kind sir
Also known as “Knick-knacks”
@@klomax7089 aka bric-a-brac
Tchochke also known as chachki
Love the comment about visiting high end shops and restaurants to get aquatinted with the textures and look of pieces even if you don’t buy. I have educated myself for years doing that and been able to find very similar looks for less money at other shops or even garage sales.
Exactly! I make a day just visiting model homes and taking pictures. So many wonderful ideas that can easily be done on a budget. Then after I've gathered my model home information and pictures I hit Goodwill, thrift stores, and garage sales. You have to have an imagination and see beyond the dusty crusty items sometimes but once you do, Viola the angels sing. P.S. spray paint transforms almost anything!
I would look at high end hotels rather than restaurants.
love the idea of getting larger items and not smaller!!! And yes, keeping the house clean and tidy affects how everything looks! Such wonderful tips!
I buy furniture, pictures, vases in charity shops in towns where there's rich people living. They donate beautiful, expensive things that you can then purchase for fraction of the price and no one has to know they're second hand if you keep them nicely styled with matching colour tonation.
Wajahad Khan your advice is much better than all her advices combined.
So true...I do the same...and it works everytime
I bought three chairs,upholstered and painted them and they look so lovely
Not2008Me darn right! Find the sexy ZIP Codes and do your thrift shopping there!
Hi, could you please clarify.... what's a charity shop ? Is that like a store like Goodwill, a thrift store, Platos closet and a thrift store ?
Love going back and looking at all the videos for tips. You always have the best ones!!!!
Things won’t make you feel rich... confidence in yourself will. Make your space simple and live rich.
Kat Brelinska-Dunning I think the idea is to make your house look nice..
Can we be friends?
@@nuclear7622 You're right, it's lessons on how to upgrade what you already have to make them 'look' more expensive or I buy better so it will last longer. I will say though, I'm very confident but that doesn't make me feel rich.
Pretty things do make me feel rich. I obviously feel so much better when I'm dressed nice and in nice surroundings.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness
Lorie Main can I share the seventh day sabbath created in the garden of eden blessed and honored by Jesus Himself is eternal.
Thanks for teaching such priceless lessons.
So, to summarize, to make your house look expensive. Spend a lot of money. GOT IT!!
I love your suggestions and you, your designs and your videos!!!!!! Thank you also for being so transparent, funny and humble!!!!
There are zillions of videos on home decor and design on TH-cam. Several of them have over a million views or the channel has hundreds of thousands of subscribers. But House of Valentina is my number one go to channel for all things decor and design related. I find your style incredibly elegant, chic and sophisticated. I find it perfectly balanced. Thank you for posting these incredible and informative design videos!
You are going to make me cry! That is SO sweet and I am beyond honored to be your favorite! Thank you so much!! xoxo
Most decor channels are very tacky. "More expensive" to them is buying a bunch of bedazzled items from the Dollar Tree store.
Agree. Valentine really speaks to a sensible approach to stylish design.
this is my first video and I’m in love!!! i laughed so hard at the photo inserts of the DIY’s. If I was in Atlana I’d so use you and your team!
Her advice is useful sometimes, but her style & color schemes remind me of the Beetlejuice house! 😂
Sweet, whatever is sitting on top of the cabinet behind Valentina is lined up directly on top of her head and looks like she's wearing a tiara.
Hehe, you're so right! :D
I am not even done with this video and it is 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾FYER Thank you ‼️so much ! It validated things I was thinking of doing !
A tip is when I’m done with worn out clothing that I love, they become pillow covers when possible. I love spending time with your videos so take your time.
Brilliant idea!!! Thanks
I love your humour so much....LOL...."my advices take it or leave it....." you made my day....LOL... Sending love from Germany
LOL! So glad you enjoyed it! xoxo
@@HouseofValentina You really don't take yourself too seriously. I love the couch with the bow. Thanks ...
Xstine Daaé exactly!!!
i know she had me at that saying!
Oh my word!! The stock photos you used are hilarious! Especially when old school Christopher Lowell was in one 😂😂 All your tips are great but I especially love tip 8 and 9 but cleaning your house is key! They’re all great really!
Super advice! Thank you! You are so sweet Valentina! Paint colors can also decide how a room presents itself to the world.
I wish you had shown more to dos than don’ts.
I absolutely love her! I came across her videos in my search for the perfect “white” paint. (Who knew there were 132 shades of white paint?!) She is spunky and fun, and it’s great to see how passionate she is about her work, and how much joy it brings her. She makes me smile every time I watch one of her videos!
I love Valentina, her knowledge and spunk...and kids + Jack. Keep the great videos coming Valentina! :)
Omg, I absolutely love your tips! Those pillows are gorgeous!
I loved that you've sold everything you own four times! That gave me such a boost -- I'm (at least) going to get rid of things I don't enjoy any longer.
Thank you very much for this video. I had a good laugh at the DIY pictures. All of the tips are my favorite. And if you put them all to good use, you do get a stylish home on a budget. I suppose staying within a color palette helps too. And a can of paint goes a long way. And DECLUTTER the items you no longer like or fit your life. And paying attention to what you say about styling 😉.
Alex Baer I know those diy pics are extreme but I see some crazy stuff! I’m glad you like the video and you are so right about for decluttering!
I love your style and your tips, Valentina! Just wanted to say in case someone else didn't yet, that Quartz is not fake. It is a real stone, so it is natural. Though, the amount of natural quartz in a slab depends on the countertop manufacturer.
Omg, I have been subscribed to your channel for months on my big tv, and didn't realize I needed to also subscribe on my home pc! I am realizing tho the accounts are linked they are not exactly the same. Whew, subscribed in both places. I am unable to comment on my TV and unable to hear on my pc, lol, so I make them do together somehow.
Such a good video! I will implement some today! 🥰 Lisa
Your tips are so spot on!!!! Trust me I’ve learned the hard way. I still have a hard time not buying the little things, instead of saving for something better. Just found your channel today and I love it!!! ❤️ thank you 🙏😁
Same! However, I really like to group small things together to make a larger impact. Not everywhere because I don't want my house to look like a flea market! :-) However, displaying a collection of like items on a shelf or a grouping of smaller photos on the wall makes me happy. Sometimes, I also pile a few books on a table under a lamp or vase to make it look even larger. I'm constantly moving my décor around my house because I get bored of seeing the same things and just putting them in a new place freshens up the way my house feels.
Debra Kelly, THANKS for the ideas. Gonna try them, esp. putting books under a lamp or vase to make it even bigger. Best adorable thing I’ve seen: small, quaint lamp on the dryer in laundry room! Changed the space!!
Dont feel weird about putting this vid out! Lots of us people on a budget want to live in a place that looks fab!
Thank you so much for the video! I can relate to your experiences growing up. It's good to see people transparent On TH-cam.
I love the tip about learning what high quality looks like. Thank you! 💎
You are really awesome! The photos you included are downright hilarious!!!
I love all your decorations your colors I even did half wall in my living room black and white I love it
Valentina, I recently discovered your videos on TH-cam. I gasped when I saw the room you had painted black walls with all those beautiful windows. Who else would have been so brave. It was brilliant. Can't wait for the Christmas decorations.
I totally agree with all of these tips, thanks for sharing.
All the tips are so on-point. My husband and I downsized from a 2-story home to a condo. We already had a quality bedroom set so we sold everything in the home. Then we bought two quality pieces, the couch and dining table for the condo. We've been here 4 years and now can't afford to continue decorating, but the key pieces makes it so we really don't notice that it's not complete. Just the downsizing and then maintaining the key pieces to keep looking like new is such a mental stress reliever. Thanks for all your info and thanks for letting me share ❤💚💜💙💛
The DIY pics are hilarious!
People actually do that 😓
I agree they are so funny !
Valentinon is genius!!
Great tips! I would add that some paint colors look more expensive than others.
I love #3 point about DIY 😁👍
OMG, I've finally made the right list...I'm STYLISH!!!! I was watching you and getting so excited after each item thinking, "There's no way I'm going to have the next item." Thank Valentina, I just love you and Jack. 💖
Those DIY photos make me think I love this woman.
Very useful and entertaining video. Definitely helped mt think about what i am going to do with my new house.
Thanks. Been using these tips for years. Great inspo
Who doesn't like the beer can shower head? Genius!
Loved all of those DIY pictures!!
Anyone who doesn’t like beer and/or looking cheap lol
L. D. M. Pabst Blue Ribbon shower chic style!
That hoarding photo almost made me pass out.
Yes! I thought my home was bad but seeing that.........
I grew up with hoarders. Over a decade ago I googled "Opposite of hoarder" and the word minimalist came up. I've been one ever since. Everything I own can fit in my car, even my furniture. I love it! Ended up traveling for 6 years too, because I could.
@@ChazEvansdale I'm not really a hoarder, I have lots of hobbies and it is the equipment and supplies which clutter the place up. I am in the process of making my spare bedroom into a hobby room but it is taking a long time as I am disabled and can't keep going for long. I dream of the day when I can get all the 'stuff' into that room and my living room will be tidy. I don't think I could ever be minimalist. Minimalist homes, to me, look unlived in so that in't for me though I think they would be very easy to clean.
@@ChazEvansdale awesome. Tell me more. I would love to live like what you.
@@lunasmum6869 Where do you live ? I would love to help you by cleaning and organizing it for you for free.
I loved this video because I’m currently brushing up my house for sale and trying to make good purchases that will help me sell for a higher price. I’ve bought nice new window blinds, a new remote control garage door and other things and will end up wishing I’d done all this years ago! Excellent advice here.
Thank you Valentina
I live in a small home 950 sq ft and need to be very careful what I buy. Good tips.
I have a small apartment.
950sqft is not small
Great tips! Especially the one about cleaning the house and editing out the nick nacks. It’s a cost effective way to make the rooms look airy and bigger. Less is definitely more! Btw, I’m a new subscriber. Thanks again for sharing 🤗💕
The stock pictures are hilarious 😂🙌🏽
We used many of your ideas especially with big art and reducing clutter. We had a lighting expert come to our home and he thought we lived in a $2 million house. Everyone thinks the same thing. Our house is $600,000 a far cry from $2 million. These videos help! Thank you!
I just found you. You so helped me make over my bathroom. Thank you Thank you
I had a great English teacher who always said that great authors might break the grammar rules but they do it well because they know the rules so well to start with. I believe that great decorators break the rules because they, too, know the rules so well. In both cases, these artists know which rules to break and they are careful to only break one or two rules at a time. The bulk of their work follows the rules to perfection. Nice video!
I actually ❤️ the Ikea lumbar velvet pillows & the down inserts. And given the price of them. Great for kids & family rooms as well as your fancier areas. ❤️ coco PB pillow cover. Those B & W pants adorable 🙌
🎯Get the statement pieces not the little stuff. Less and substantial more than more-more=clutter.
You did a wonderful job.
I love those tips!!!
WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL ADVISES I HOPE EVERYBODY THEY USE BECAUSE YOU ARE COMPLETLY RIGHT, THANKYOU.
Love the black pillow
Yes, fewer things and bigger things!
These pictures are so hilarious 😂😂
First time watching your site, love all the info and tips THANKS
This is great advice! I always learn something from you
Encouraged. Good advice. Know the rules and know when to break them. Ty
Those DIY projects had me dying 😂
Great ideas!!!!❤️🙏
Very helpful, I learned so much! Thank you!
Appreciated the visuals you showed. It made the point.
The beer can showerhead took me out!! 😆😆
I just love your videos. I'm curious if you are keeping the Modern French Country look in your bedroom. I used to live in the Atlanta area and would have loved your help. Keep posting these adorable and helpful videos!
j burs oh how fun! What part of Atlanta? I haven’t changed the room! I love it and has spurred more adjustments to other rooms which I will be sharing soon!
I wish she was in the Chicago area!
I loved all your tips here Valentina! We bought a larger home about 6 months ago and finally starting to decorate it little by little. We don't want to throw just anything up on the walls. All of our old art work seems so boring for the new house now lol.
I love your videos.
Great advice! Less is more! And quality over quantity. Thanks so much Valentina.
Thank you so much for sharing such valuable tips! ❤️🙏🏽
Loved this! Thanks for sharing Valentina!!
.I fell in love with “take or leave it “ 😂😂😂😭😂😭😂
This artist is always shocked at how few folks know the color wheel and how it works. That's my key to successful decorating, dressing, making up, etc. etc. etc.
Can you explain pls?
Great video!
I love your videos! I just sewed a cover for a down pillow insert today...and I'm looking for fabric to make a removable pillow cover for it. I found it at a thrift store! amazing what you can find at furniture consignment store, thrift stores and sometimes, even yard sales.
I loved listening to your wisdom! Thanks so much
Really helpful video, I am not a decorator by any means I am more the nuts and bolts guy, "let's keep it working people", I really like your idea of visiting high end stores to get a feel for what quality looks like, it's now on my to do list. Thank you
The pictures with your commentary is hilarious 😂
Great advise!
This was great - I learned several new things!!! Thank you for sharing this 🙂
*Great tips!! And very easy to use it for everyone in Real Life!! 👍🏻👍🏻*
Excellent tips! Thanks for sharing!
I love what you said about getting the right pieces for the house/room instead of bringing furniture from previous homes with us. My husband and I are in late 20’s/early 30’s so we didn’t have much when we bought our first house and ended up buying some of the furniture from previous owner just to have something functional for the space...-and we don’t actually like any of the pieces! The entire space is outdated and very “traditional”. Younger people sometimes don’t have a lot of money to spend on designing their home so what is your advice for us first time home owners? Would you save up and do each room one at a time? I tend to blow my money on those “instant gratification” decor items like pillows or blankets or floral or seasonal items, instead of saving for a quality piece of furniture because not only is it cheaper, but I also have two babies under 2 years old.
I got married when I was 19 and had a baby on my hip by 21... and then we moved 23 times in 17 years so I really do understand! I always focused on bang for buck with paint and a sofa that would fit pretty much anywhere and then went to goodwill, garage sales, and estate sales for the rest. You can find some great deals that way! It's where my resourcefulness stems from for sure! When you don't have a lot of money a can of spray paint is your best friend! And minimalism is just fine too! :-) H&M Home is a great source for inexpensive accessories too, though I didn't have that option back then! My husband and I always reminded ourselves that our home didn't need to look like someone who had been in their house for 20 years and that allowing it to develop over time was really the most fun anyways!
@@HouseofValentina That is awesome advice! Most of furniture we own is from Ikea which we are very happy with, but also have a few pieces from the previous home owners that I wanted to get rid of. We have dressers/nightstands we are using for now, but plan on getting rid of because the drawers come come off their tracks which is a safety issue for us.. But I love how you've painting things to make them fit your style, and I think that is such good advice for young people so they don't have to choose between buying new furniture that's not in their budget or having an empty house. Your couch advice is also good. I got suckered into buying this brown leather reclining sofa because it was much cheaper than the white cloud modular RH or a similar one from Pottery Barn I wanted, not that I have a RH budget but a girl can dream! :) But also, everyone warned me that babies and toddlers will destroy a white couch, and I got brown leather because it went with the current style of the home. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and I need that white fluffy couch in my life! The ones I've seen at Pottery Barn with ottomans that you can pull up allow everyone to snuggle together and I feel like they are easy to style around and are just so cozy. The recliner sofas by design force everyone to be seated where the foot rest expands, which is on complete opposite ends of the couch. Which means no snuggles. :( I should have just purchased what I wanted instead of getting sucked into the yellow/brown traditional style vortex...But at least we are working on getting the walls in the house painted after living here for two years! We finally get to say goodbye to the 80's yellow! BTW did you use that Polar Bear Behr for the white walls in your family room? I noticed it was on your Pinterest "shop" board but wasn't sure if that's what you used for a client's home or your own. Thank you so much for making all of these super awesome and inspiring videos!!! I've written down notes from every single one I have watched so far!! Your style is classy with just the right amount of edginess so that everything looks very balanced and fresh.
Loved all the "hoarder" photos! I'm not sure how you got Christopher Lowel in one! Lol. I have a hard time with to much decor. I got rid of most and just got a few large pieces to replace. It looks much better. Agree with everything. 😊
Love them all💅⭐👌
awesome!! Thank you so much!! xoxo
Love the laugh-out-loud DIY photos - love your Do's & Don'ts. I've lived in apartments & houses that had the dueling kitchen drawers. You have been a blessing...from Grandma Bunny in Phoenix.
OH good! I was worried maybe I had taken it too far! LOL! So happy to have Grandma Bunny stop by for a visit! Thank you!! xoxo
Those drawers weren't just dueling, they wouldn't even open when the other was closed. One needs to be glued shut.
Im loving the pictures!!😆
Just noticing your plants as you take me on a tour. Your busy lifestyle doesn't allow much time to care for plants however you obviously love the natural green, living things. So I just have a suggestion you might like. The "ZZ" plant is almost maintenance free. You just need to put a bit of water from time to time to keep it alive. It will almost survive on air it seems. Doesn't require a lot of light. Check your garden store . I have one on my desk at work and it's perfect and also on my bedside table. And, that really is the name of the plant Z Z .
I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Very inspiring.
a pop of colour would add so much interest
Love this video. Very helpful! Thank you 😊
Thank you for these wonderful tips.
The tips about decluttering and cleaning the place/maintening is SO TRUE! Make a huge difference. I have one question. What would you say about people living in a rental apartment? I wouldn't buy expensive stuff but save the money for a home in the futur. And I wouldn't spend also for renovations when I am not the owner so I would likely go for diys, like contact paper on kitchen countertops or paint the walls. Diys would be fine then? Of course only those you can do or ask the owner for some changes if possible.
Great tips and hard facts thanks for your honesty i love this
When you show properly decorated rooms could some of them be on a small budget scale instead of large high end decor?
Isn't that one of her points, to mix and match? Just because something looks expensive doesn't mean it is.
My own home is a great example as well as what you see on this channel when we renovate and decorate. Maybe I can try to show you more on the rooms... 🤔
TJ Maxx clearance shelves! ;)
Excellent Tips ! Thank you for creating and posting this !
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing where you purchased the pillows, both are beautiful!I’m slowly decorating my home into a place I love, and your tips are helpful. Tfs!
Me too! Mine is definitely a work in progress but isn't it so much fun to tinker and play?
I like your idea of going to high end stores to look for quality in those items. At least to have an idea of what you want on your space.