The reason we Scandinavian people like it white or at least light is because it is so dark ouside. In december it is only 3 hours of light a Day. 😊 But we dont make it steril. We like real wood pieces, we love teksture 😊 and we dont have giant houses or apartments. So we have to have fewer things, but purposeful things. Things that Will be used, but we still want them to look Nice in the space. 😊 And we love to decorate
If she would only curb her use of certain words, i.e., really, really, although much better in this video. We are all counting the number of times used in each video
That’s pretty funny. I definitely don’t notice saying certain words so often. That’s the crazy thing about filming yourself, you realize how often you say key words.
@@HouseofValentina I don't hear you saying one word too often at all and I've been following you for months and never miss a video. You've given me massive inspo and I've begun incorporating more black and white in my home than anything else after I started watching your videos. Thank you for all the wonderful content. You're too good for HGTV, but they'd be lucky to have you.
This episode’s a new favorite! ☕️ Its cozy “coffee-talk btw friends” format, guidance-supporting images, and overall production are exceptional. Thank you for an enjoyable & informative ‘House of Valentina’!
I just appreciate how you keep inspiring me to improve my home by using my own stuff and not feel that I have to update and purchase new things to succeed. Enjoying your content immensely, thank you so much for your channel and everything you put into it ❤️ Love from Sweden
I have noticed on the series Vogue Paris that a lot of French women furnish their homes with pre loved furniture pieces and things they find along the way. they add in all those things that mean something special to them and in seeing their homes they are all very charming. Use what you already have in creative ways and think out of the box. xo
I’m guilty of the over use of symmetry. Lately though I have been trying to make my spaces feel more curated and well traveled with the mindset of treating my purchases like one of a kind items even if they’re mass produced.
My home is an 1896 Victorian. Anything too modern looking really looks like it doesn’t belong. I have many items, and furniture, that I inherited from my grandmother that feel totally at home here!
My home is an 1893 Victorian villa in the UK. We have kept original features but have modern furniture and colours and I think the beautiful Victorian details provide the perfect foil for the more modern pieces.
Wow I am binge watching you, I feel like I just got schooled on home decor and Im thinking so much different. Ty for opening my eyes! I no longer think I love the farmhouse look 😂😂😂😂 and lookin at videos makes me see all the mistakes in my home 😂😂😂 and how sad my home looks 😂😂😂 Im ready to take your tips! ❤️😘 I’ll keep watching
I’ve been a happy subscriber for about a year now! Always sooo informative! Regarding the person who goes overboard with pattern, what about the gal that maybe doesn’t take it far enough in fear of over-doing it? I think this is where my spaces fall a bit flat. They lack that last bit of cohesiveness. The rooms feel about 10-20% short of being great rooms😕 Thoughts?
I just absolutely love you and your energy. I’m constantly smiling during these videos because of how cute you are as a person!! Thank you for making content!! ❤️❤️
Hi! This is amazing information. Designers and some people can make decorating so restrictive that it's no longer fun. What you said here is amazing, breaking some of the "rules" and doing you. I do not like of pattern or texture so finding it in other ways for me, as you said makes so much sense to me. Very well said and thanks again!
The advice is great but I found all the the examples are of a similar if not the same design/conspect. Many people including me enjoy bold color and non neutrals non traditional room patterns. Lot of modern interior design leaves me feeling like I'm in a hotel or dorm.
Just when I think you're going to repeat the same lessons in a new video, I learn something new. I run a process improvement company and I can't tell you how much your videos inspire my work. Example, "the mind needs something to excite it and keep it moving."
I agree with all of this. I hate symmetry but only when it’s overdone. I also really like contrast versus tone on tone. When you talk about scale- I actually recently got some lamps for my night stands that are technically “too tall”, but I love them! They are unexpected and it actually looks really good.
We have a small livingroom, but my son has many friends. Soo he ordered a big sofa and to my surprise it worked. It actually worked better than the "right" scale sofa we had. So as you said Valentina...be a rebel..break the rules, but keep it BALANCED!
I love your take on "rules". I'm a bit tired of the typical rules (rug too small, etc..). I think we have to be aware of those, to understand the overall picture, and make informed decisions on what works for you. You transmit that in all your content and I love it. When people come in my front door and comment suprised on my black entry, I smile and think of you ;) thanks for being such an inspiration Hugs from Prague 🥰
Valentina I learned a lot from you in this video, thank you, I had break the rules and i created my own colors for wall, went to Benjamin Moore and they use their high quality products to match the color I love, and the walls are amazing, then I chose neutrals to get furniture and accessories, some furniture still on the way, one color that I can’t live without is green, I have natural plans and that makes me so happy because green is life😊for me. And with all that you were talking about matches all I have done, let me tell you is being a journey, but I love it. And when you were talking is like a had you with me all along. By the way i live in Long Beach California, and I love to watch your videos. You are so amazing. Thank you Valentina ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
I agree rooms need space for the eye to rest. Most of us will like a space with less color or pattern. I could not bring myself to call a designer back because they never asked what colors we like…. That is key to finding what resonates with each of us…. Hugs Valentina! Keep these videos coming!
Fall doesn't start till the end of September. Nowhere does it start this early in August. I don't know where the heck she got that we were in fall yet. I'm assuming she's in the Northern hemisphere, because if not she would be getting closer to spring, not fall.
This was the video I've needed all my life. I never understood how different designers could have such different styles, but still be considered "great." This video gave great insights for incorporating our inner creative compass. It was very liberating to watch - THANK YOU!
If interested, this other person I love to follow on TH-cam has a video about just this topic! I love him. th-cam.com/video/AbFQZ8kjDOE/w-d-xo.html Of course I'd still LOVE to see Valentina's take on this topic too!
Just today I wondered again whether it's really black because, yes, it looks like a really saturated deep Grey and I wondered about where to get that. It's beautiful
Funny your first rule is about monotony lol. My go to is pretty much black and white. But my tv room, I suddenly got this brainstorm to redo a dresser turned console a beautiful green. I hashed it back and forth the whole time I was redoing it and still wasnt sure if I made the right decision when I put the furniture in the room but that's probably what I needed. To change up my monotonous color palette 😂
I do the same things some time. Sometimes it turns out well and sometimes I change it again. The main thing is to try and then be ok with adjusting again if needed.
Hi Valentina! Can you please do a video on rugs, I am struggling so much to find what I love! I am looking for a muted gray, cream, blue, rust multicolored rug to tie in the rest of my decor.
Years ago I took my BORING fireplace column and added moulding and painted it super dark smoky gray and auuuggghhh I have never been so obsessed with something! A couple years back when we went to sell our house, our realtor was so into it. She said DONT CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE FIREPLACE, I was so proud. We are currently waiting to build a house (!!) and we are getting a full two story tall fully black wood clad fireplace wall- I truly can’t wait because I’m going to scream every time I look at it haha! I get you!!!!
I always take away such nice ideas. It nice to know we are all different. My space might not be your space. Color is a personal choice. Nice examples !
Valentina hi! I binge watch ur videos while I put my makeup on and get ready for work and after work 🤣. Anyhow I just purchased that big white vase on ur mantel on Wayfair for just half price I got the big one and the short one u sometimes display in kitchen😍❤️. Just sharing I’m case anyone here has been eyeballing it. I know I was for awhile! God works in mysterious ways😉😊 love ur channel!! Rewatching this video btw💜
What is the colir you used on your fireplace? Is it space black ? Night club? I have BM Timberwolf everywhere on the house and I am looking to infuse some black so need a black with a blue undertone prob. Love your fireplace. I am not ready to paint mine just yet (it’s a corner fireplace, so it’s a bit trickier doing it since the adjacent walls just keep going … Plan to paint my bedroom in Hematite, I am just so in love with the dark cozy greys/ blacks. Thank you for the inspiration!!!!! Love your channel, love the way you approach design. Your aesthetic seem to align with mine, so it’s really easy taking your advice 😀
Hi Valentina, I just starting watching your videos in the pass week to help me with the fine touches to warm up my spaces. Would you be willing to share the black color of your fireplace and master bedroom dark walls. Thank you!
Symmetry, symmetry broken, and contrast textures, etc lovely. I too hate boring spaces. I do not like the all white kitchens or all white bathrooms. I love your fairly stark style, but when you showed the Moroccan pattern on patterns I got really excited. I don't know if I would want that all the time but it woke me up!
You are very sweet and personable and I am the kind of designer that doesn’t listen to any rules but I believe designing with a feeling in mind. I agree at looking at other cultures for design ideas as that can only refine you more. I’ve been in Scandinavia too. Most of their homes are not that magazine worthy and the whole Scandi this Scandi that is more exploited by marketing. Scandi is not all modern either. A lot of traditional in Scandinavia. And yes we love Scandi Style but don’t paint our houses red here. When designing my homes I go for what feels right to me. I’ve had growth phases and what I have learned is to not to fall for this heavy marketing. It’s almost always wrong. Most designs what I see out there I simply don’t like. I think that paid designs are too often in transitional category and when it comes to modern that is confusing term to most people as they are bombarded with the term modern all the time they don’t know what it is. People tend to like what they grew up with. I grew up in the 70’s and ‘80 and my early childhood home was clearly mid century but with some antique elements. Mom had an orange kitchen and orange chandelier that was operating and could change length. I also remember very versatile furniture pieces that can be either or. Everything was done it’s just new fresh variations but ultimately the feels are related to our past experiences. You may like white walls more because of Nordic experience and you may like something a little off because it reminds you of the Moroccan playfulness with patterns that we in the west are not accustomed to. Regardless everything we love we were trained to love. Go to RH enough times and you will like their merch. Which is nothing special imho other then the cloud. I do want a cloud in my home.
Scale is becoming an issue for me. I’ve never had a house with ceilings higher than 8’. We are building a house right now with 12’ ceilings-and the little vase that looked good in our last home just isn’t big enough. It looks silly on the fireplace. So I’m going to have to rethink many of my decor items.
I had a designer from a luxury store walk into my living room and tell me that the scale and proportion were off! When I asked how to fix it she talked about buying either a new couch or accent chairs. She never explained why the scale and proportion were off and her only explanation was to buy different furniture from her. After she left, I felt depressed. The only thing that I could figure out after looking at several design magazines is that my side table (which is between my two accent chairs) is a couple of inches higher than the accent chairs. Maybe the side table should be lower or the same height as the accent chairs.
She’s selling furniture - of course buying from her was your solution. Have a design-y friend or hire an independent designer who’s work you like to consult
Great AM chat! Not a fan of tone on tone. It definitely is flat and boring IMO. You definitely need texture & some variation in a room to give it some energy. It’s funny tho because I like tone on tone in clothes. It looks very elegant… but you do add jewelry and other things that make it interesting.
Can you ever talk about apartments and not houses for a change ? I’d love to get your opinion, as we have everything on one Pent House floor. Thank you Valentina in advance. 💕
I call my husband “Mr. Symmetry.” I once bought a round nightstand for me and a rectangular night stand for him. I thought he was going to have a heart attack.
I am new to your channel, so if you told the story before I apologize. You talk a great deal about living in other countries. Could you tell us why, and a little about your journey?
When we went to Morocco I loved the patterns - but realized I love them there, not here - I picked up a runner for my table for a burst when I feel like it as I’m a grey and white kind of gal, but a burst of colour when I feel like it, I know I have it
Was it just me or were these photos not necessarily showing what we were talking about at that moment? For instance, she was talking about too many patterns and in the photo there were like three solid color items, and no patterns at all. I swear it was happening throughout the video If I am wrong about this then obviously I need a crash course in design elements
Hi Valentina, you’re the best I love your taste!, is it possible to make a video about what’s new on beds(master bedrooms )? I’m ready to change my bed, I’m glad you mentioned the Canopy Beds, I think those are coming back again 😀
Regarding over-designing--keep some "Wabi-sabi, right?!" Can I also ask you and other commenters a question? What other channels would you suggest on TH-cam that are similar to yours with lots of *good* design tips and examples? I have trouble finding channels to follow that are accessible and aren't too "high design" for me, or too young and hipstery just repeating everything that's trending on Pinterest. So far, (if anyone cares!) I love following Lindsay Living--the sweetest!, YOU OF COURSE, Nick Lewis (he's spot-on, sassy, and SO funny!), and also Kristen McGowan for her DIYs and hands-on tips. But I always am looking for MORE to follow because I so much enjoy learning more about design. Who do you follow??
Love when you do these kinds of videos! They really help in thinking deep about overlooked aspects and watching you certainly makes me happy and joyous ❤️
I am usually drawn to colorful things, but I can’t live with them. At 60 I’ve FINALLY realized this. They have to stay in the store and not in my home. Feel best around neutrals.
I have learned to photograph my rooms and study the room to help me figure out what is working and what needs improving. Thank you for another informative video. I wanted to mention that I bought some sea sponges from a Greek Village calledTarpon Springs and they are fantastic for creating DIY art. Tarpon Springs is the next best thing to visiting Greece. 💕
We go to Tarpon Springs all the time. My great grandfather was a sponge diver there after WW2. It's a fun little town with some amazing Greed food as well.
We are currently remodeling but one thing we had so wrong was scale. We had these super comfortable chaise lounges and while they were comfortable they were way too big and it was difficult to move around. Now we are switching up and moving them up in our loft and adding a seat and ottoman so it can be a cozy couch bed and moving the TV there are well. We have measured it out and I think it will be better. Plus getting new covers for everything so it matches and in velvet.
Let's talk about those pillows. Am I the only one watching her video getting distracted by the pillows just thinking that would feel like on her comfy couch.
Have you ever designed homes that are cottage style? Cottage style brings me joy. I find it homey and very cozy. If you have, do you have any videos of homes that you have designed? All your pictures are very modern that you show in your videos, do you ever do other styles like country or Scandinavian style? I think that you and your husband are adorable and so enjoy watching your videos and ideas, even though are styles are very different. 💕 would not be happy with black walls ever.
Should you put anything on the top of the toilet, I hate clutter, but do you put the spray away and keep getting it out of the closet every time?🤷🏽♀️I hate clutter, it hurts my brain.
I just love your videos! I love home design..I get good ideas from you! I used to live in Atlanta area. Cobb County...I miss living there..and hanging out at lake Lanier 🙂
I noticed that people who like tight very formal OR people who are not sure about balance use symmetry in decorating, its safe, cant go wrong but then end up really wanting that relaxed classical interest that is tricky to achieve unless your trained. You should do a video on showing people how to create asymmetrical symmetry and different vignettes like the 3, 5 rule, using foundation items and how to build on them, how to make the eye move around the room and how to achieve asymmetrical interest. Many already know how to do this, but still so many dont. I think you could make a great video on that with all you know.
Great tips!...but my biggest dilemma is does my whole house have to be done in either cool or warm?...I really want to do greys, silver & black when I get a new home but I don't want to get rid of everything I have now which are warm tones and I still love some brown warm pieces I have and don't want to get rid of everything can it still work if a room or two such as bedrooms are still warm tones and rest of my home are done in cool colors?
I struggled with this too. I use black, white, warm grey, silver, brass, and copper. I'm now adding medium wood tones and beige as accents. I think of you select the warmer tones of black, grey and white then you can bring in your warmer pieces.
Rich wood tones look fantastic next to dark grey and black, it warms it up and adds depth and character. Also black and grey are neutral colours which go with almost everything else. I have a charcoal grout Chen with woos decorative pieces which look stunning. Neutral beige rooms look fantastic with black accents, it looks really sophisticated. Just put some of your existing stuff with your new palate and see what happens. 😀
The reason we Scandinavian people like it white or at least light is because it is so dark ouside. In december it is only 3 hours of light a Day. 😊 But we dont make it steril. We like real wood pieces, we love teksture 😊 and we dont have giant houses or apartments. So we have to have fewer things, but purposeful things. Things that Will be used, but we still want them to look Nice in the space. 😊 And we love to decorate
Sounds lovely
Thanks for the explanation...ive always wondered why you all are such minimalist. I get it now.🙂
Can you recommend coffee table books?
Thank you for covering this topic. You produce HGTV level content, actually better content because you are fresh and vibrant.
Wow, thanks so much!
If she would only curb her use of certain words, i.e., really, really, although much better in this video. We are all counting the number of times used in each video
Does she not have a tv show?? She’s a natural. She needs a show. For real.
That’s pretty funny. I definitely don’t notice saying certain words so often. That’s the crazy thing about filming yourself, you realize how often you say key words.
@@HouseofValentina I don't hear you saying one word too often at all and I've been following you for months and never miss a video. You've given me massive inspo and I've begun incorporating more black and white in my home than anything else after I started watching your videos. Thank you for all the wonderful content. You're too good for HGTV, but they'd be lucky to have you.
I’m dying to put a RED vase on your mantle. (during a party when you’re not looking😘)
I am not a fan of red but gosh, that would be gorgeous!!!!
Oh no…a beautiful green like her eyes
Nooooooooooo LOL
This episode’s a new favorite! ☕️ Its cozy “coffee-talk btw friends” format, guidance-supporting images, and overall production are exceptional. Thank you for an enjoyable & informative ‘House of Valentina’!
I just appreciate how you keep inspiring me to improve my home by using my own stuff and not feel that I have to update and purchase new things to succeed. Enjoying your content immensely, thank you so much for your channel and everything you put into it ❤️ Love from Sweden
Thank you so much Louise!
Agreed!
I have noticed on the series Vogue Paris that a lot of French women furnish their homes with pre loved furniture pieces and things they find along the way. they add in all those things that mean something special to them and in seeing their homes they are all very charming. Use what you already have in creative ways and think out of the box. xo
Very interesting. I enjoy your happiness.
If you love it and it works for you, it’s not a mistake in my book.
I love how your videos are very useful for "common" people living in "common" homes. Keep posting and don't loose your style. x
I’m guilty of the over use of symmetry. Lately though I have been trying to make my spaces feel more curated and well traveled with the mindset of treating my purchases like one of a kind items even if they’re mass produced.
I love this idea and we try to do the same thing. Thanks for commenting!
My home is an 1896 Victorian. Anything too modern looking really looks like it doesn’t belong. I have many items, and furniture, that I inherited from my grandmother that feel totally at home here!
That’s amazing, I would love to see your home!
@@HouseofValentina , if ever near Meridian, Texas (Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco, Austin) get in touch with me! I would also love for you to see my house!
My home is an 1893 Victorian villa in the UK. We have kept original features but have modern furniture and colours and I think the beautiful Victorian details provide the perfect foil for the more modern pieces.
That sounds beautiful!
Wow I am binge watching you, I feel like I just got schooled on home decor and Im thinking so much different. Ty for opening my eyes! I no longer think I love the farmhouse look 😂😂😂😂 and lookin at videos makes me see all the mistakes in my home 😂😂😂 and how sad my home looks 😂😂😂 Im ready to take your tips! ❤️😘 I’ll keep watching
Another incredibly watchable video. A lot of these points helped adjust my mindset towards decorating my home!
I love your style - not only with the home(s) but also with what you wear! Can you share links of your blouses? Love this one!
I really enjoyed this video. I have been binge watching your content since buying my home in March and you are endlessly helpful and practical 🤗💜💕
I’ve been a happy subscriber for about a year now! Always sooo informative!
Regarding the person who goes overboard with pattern, what about the gal that maybe doesn’t take it far enough in fear of over-doing it?
I think this is where my spaces fall a bit flat. They lack that last bit of cohesiveness. The rooms feel about 10-20% short of being great rooms😕
Thoughts?
I just absolutely love you and your energy. I’m constantly smiling during these videos because of how cute you are as a person!! Thank you for making content!! ❤️❤️
In my humble opinion, BALANCE trumps SYMMETRY. What do you think, Valentina?
Totally agree. Both are tools to work with.
So glad that you addressed "overly designed spaces". Rules are made to be broken. 💙
Hi! This is amazing information. Designers and some people can make decorating so restrictive that it's no longer fun. What you said here is amazing, breaking some of the "rules" and doing you. I do not like of pattern or texture so finding it in other ways for me, as you said makes so much sense to me. Very well said and thanks again!
The advice is great but I found all the the examples are of a similar if not the same design/conspect. Many people including me enjoy bold color and non neutrals non traditional room patterns. Lot of modern interior design leaves me feeling like I'm in a hotel or dorm.
I definitely use examples with my design aesthetic.
Just when I think you're going to repeat the same lessons in a new video, I learn something new. I run a process improvement company and I can't tell you how much your videos inspire my work. Example, "the mind needs something to excite it and keep it moving."
Thanks for sharing that Cindy, that made my day!
I agree with all of this. I hate symmetry but only when it’s overdone. I also really like contrast versus tone on tone. When you talk about scale- I actually recently got some lamps for my night stands that are technically “too tall”, but I love them! They are unexpected and it actually looks really good.
I love your monochromatic background! Masculine, chic, cozy, edgy but comfortable.
Would you consider doing a home office design video? His and hers? I need to buy some desks and don’t want to make a move without you!
Is there a link for your mug? I have been looking in the description and was wondering if they’re still available. 😊
Love your videos. You have great energy. I live in a small space and would love to see more examples in small spaces-especially that “scale” thing!❤️🌿
Again, great advice! Thank you, Valentina!
We have a small livingroom, but my son has many friends. Soo he ordered a big sofa and to my surprise it worked. It actually worked better than the "right" scale sofa we had. So as you said Valentina...be a rebel..break the rules, but keep it BALANCED!
Go for it!
I love your take on "rules". I'm a bit tired of the typical rules (rug too small, etc..). I think we have to be aware of those, to understand the overall picture, and make informed decisions on what works for you. You transmit that in all your content and I love it. When people come in my front door and comment suprised on my black entry, I smile and think of you ;) thanks for being such an inspiration
Hugs from Prague 🥰
Love these insights. Now I want a pumpkin spice latte….
Valentina I learned a lot from you in this video, thank you, I had break the rules and i created my own colors for wall, went to Benjamin Moore and they use their high quality products to match the color I love, and the walls are amazing, then I chose neutrals to get furniture and accessories, some furniture still on the way, one color that I can’t live without is green, I have natural plans and that makes me so happy because green is life😊for me. And with all that you were talking about matches all I have done, let me tell you is being a journey, but I love it. And when you were talking is like a had you with me all along. By the way i live in Long Beach California, and I love to watch your videos. You are so amazing. Thank you Valentina ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the comment! Your home sounds lovely!
That is really cool that you made your own paint color!
RH is gorgeous but it’s definitely meant for a larger space.
I miss their older styles from 9 years ago. Now its to bland and lifeless ..to polished
I love how you are breaking down each concept and your visuals are always so gorgeous and spot on
Thank you so much!
I agree rooms need space for the eye to rest. Most of us will like a space with less color or pattern. I could not bring myself to call a designer back because they never asked what colors we like…. That is key to finding what resonates with each of us…. Hugs Valentina! Keep these videos coming!
Do you have a video showing inside some of your clients' homes you helped design? We'd love to see your work!
Wait, fall starts in August where you live?🤔
Fall doesn't start till the end of September. Nowhere does it start this early in August. I don't know where the heck she got that we were in fall yet. I'm assuming she's in the Northern hemisphere, because if not she would be getting closer to spring, not fall.
This was the video I've needed all my life. I never understood how different designers could have such different styles, but still be considered "great." This video gave great insights for incorporating our inner creative compass. It was very liberating to watch - THANK YOU!
Hi Valentina,Love your videos&wish I had known about you years ago!.🌹🌹🌹
I just love each and every video you post!! Could you do one about area rugs? Maybe for various budgets and styles?
This is one of the best that I have seen. It made me resubscribe to your channel. Your advise, along with your examples, gave me so many ideas.
Welcome back!
Could you do a video on the difference of avoiding Monotony and creating a cohesive design throughout your entire home?
If interested, this other person I love to follow on TH-cam has a video about just this topic! I love him. th-cam.com/video/AbFQZ8kjDOE/w-d-xo.html Of course I'd still LOVE to see Valentina's take on this topic too!
@@tashagervais8733 thank you! I'm excited to check it out!
You know your "black" shows as a really beautiful deep charcole. I noticed you mix grays in with your black and white which is a very smart look
Just today I wondered again whether it's really black because, yes, it looks like a really saturated deep Grey and I wondered about where to get that. It's beautiful
Funny your first rule is about monotony lol. My go to is pretty much black and white. But my tv room, I suddenly got this brainstorm to redo a dresser turned console a beautiful green. I hashed it back and forth the whole time I was redoing it and still wasnt sure if I made the right decision when I put the furniture in the room but that's probably what I needed. To change up my monotonous color palette 😂
I do the same things some time. Sometimes it turns out well and sometimes I change it again. The main thing is to try and then be ok with adjusting again if needed.
Hi Valentina! Can you please do a video on rugs, I am struggling so much to find what I love! I am looking for a muted gray, cream, blue, rust multicolored rug to tie in the rest of my decor.
That’s a great idea!
I find it difficult to find rugs that complement my color pallet as well.
Years ago I took my BORING fireplace column and added moulding and painted it super dark smoky gray and auuuggghhh I have never been so obsessed with something! A couple years back when we went to sell our house, our realtor was so into it. She said DONT CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE FIREPLACE, I was so proud. We are currently waiting to build a house (!!) and we are getting a full two story tall fully black wood clad fireplace wall- I truly can’t wait because I’m going to scream every time I look at it haha! I get you!!!!
Do you have a video about corner fireplaces? I’m struggling with a built in and sofa placement.
I always take away such nice ideas. It nice to know we are all different. My space might not be your space. Color is a personal choice.
Nice examples !
Thanks Juliana!
Love, love, love this advice paying attention to the details! Thank you, Valentina, you are the best. Love what you’ve done with the living room.
Great tips! Thanks for the video. This really helps when sometimes I second guess my choices.
You’re so welcome!
Valentina hi! I binge watch ur videos while I put my makeup on and get ready for work and after work 🤣. Anyhow I just purchased that big white vase on ur mantel on Wayfair for just half price I got the big one and the short one u sometimes display in kitchen😍❤️. Just sharing I’m case anyone here has been eyeballing it. I know I was for awhile! God works in mysterious ways😉😊 love ur channel!! Rewatching this video btw💜
What is the colir you used on your fireplace? Is it space black ? Night club? I have BM Timberwolf everywhere on the house and I am looking to infuse some black so need a black with a blue undertone prob. Love your fireplace. I am not ready to paint mine just yet (it’s a corner fireplace, so it’s a bit trickier doing it since the adjacent walls just keep going …
Plan to paint my bedroom in Hematite, I am just so in love with the dark cozy greys/ blacks.
Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!
Love your channel, love the way you approach design. Your aesthetic seem to align with mine, so it’s really easy taking your advice 😀
Love your "fixes" - always so inspiring! xoxo
Hi Valentina, I just starting watching your videos in the pass week to help me with the fine touches to warm up my spaces. Would you be willing to share the black color of your fireplace and master bedroom dark walls. Thank you!
Thank you for this Valentina! I needed to hear this today 🙏😊
Been watching almost all of your videos after finding your channel. Feeling so inspired. I want to ask where you get your black pillow cover?
Symmetry, symmetry broken, and contrast textures, etc lovely. I too hate boring spaces. I do not like the all white kitchens or all white bathrooms. I love your fairly stark style, but when you showed the Moroccan pattern on patterns I got really excited. I don't know if I would want that all the time but it woke me up!
You are very sweet and personable and I am the kind of designer that doesn’t listen to any rules but I believe designing with a feeling in mind. I agree at looking at other cultures for design ideas as that can only refine you more. I’ve been in Scandinavia too. Most of their homes are not that magazine worthy and the whole Scandi this Scandi that is more exploited by marketing. Scandi is not all modern either. A lot of traditional in Scandinavia. And yes we love Scandi Style but don’t paint our houses red here. When designing my homes I go for what feels right to me. I’ve had growth phases and what I have learned is to not to fall for this heavy marketing. It’s almost always wrong. Most designs what I see out there I simply don’t like. I think that paid designs are too often in transitional category and when it comes to modern that is confusing term to most people as they are bombarded with the term modern all the time they don’t know what it is. People tend to like what they grew up with. I grew up in the 70’s and ‘80 and my early childhood home was clearly mid century but with some antique elements. Mom had an orange kitchen and orange chandelier that was operating and could change length. I also remember very versatile furniture pieces that can be either or. Everything was done it’s just new fresh variations but ultimately the feels are related to our past experiences. You may like white walls more because of Nordic experience and you may like something a little off because it reminds you of the Moroccan playfulness with patterns that we in the west are not accustomed to. Regardless everything we love we were trained to love. Go to RH enough times and you will like their merch. Which is nothing special imho other then the cloud. I do want a cloud in my home.
Scale is becoming an issue for me. I’ve never had a house with ceilings higher than 8’. We are building a house right now with 12’ ceilings-and the little vase that looked good in our last home just isn’t big enough. It looks silly on the fireplace. So I’m going to have to rethink many of my decor items.
None of these homes can possibly have children… The white couch and glass Knick knacks would be destroyed!!
Just found y’all on utube now I’m addictive...thanks for great info.. and always feel one is their own designer in the end!!
I love how energetic you feel.
And the video was great.
Thx
Once again you stir our thoughts to think out of the box...loving it 😃 😊 😀
I had a designer from a luxury store walk into my living room and tell me that the scale and proportion were off! When I asked how to fix it she talked about buying either a new couch or accent chairs. She never explained why the scale and proportion were off and her only explanation was to buy different furniture from her. After she left, I felt depressed. The only thing that I could figure out after looking at several design magazines is that my side table (which is between my two accent chairs) is a couple of inches higher than the accent chairs. Maybe the side table should be lower or the same height as the accent chairs.
I’m so sorry that you experienced that. The solution isn’t always to buy more stuff, often times the solution is right in front of us.
She’s selling furniture - of course buying from her was your solution. Have a design-y friend or hire an independent designer who’s work you like to consult
Great AM chat! Not a fan of tone on tone. It definitely is flat and boring IMO. You definitely need texture & some variation in a room to give it some energy. It’s funny tho because I like tone on tone in clothes. It looks very elegant… but you do add jewelry and other things that make it interesting.
Thanks for the comment!
Can you ever talk about apartments and not houses for a change ? I’d love to get your opinion, as we have everything on one Pent House floor. Thank you Valentina in advance. 💕
This is fabulous. Thank you.
I call my husband “Mr. Symmetry.” I once bought a round nightstand for me and a rectangular night stand for him. I thought he was going to have a heart attack.
I am new to your channel, so if you told the story before I apologize. You talk a great deal about living in other countries. Could you tell us why, and a little about your journey?
When we went to Morocco I loved the patterns - but realized I love them there, not here - I picked up a runner for my table for a burst when I feel like it as I’m a grey and white kind of gal, but a burst of colour when I feel like it, I know I have it
That cabinet at 8:37....I would love that....perfect in the space I have waiting
Thank you; I've learned a lot from u♥️♥️♥️
Was it just me or were these photos not necessarily showing what we were talking about at that moment? For instance, she was talking about too many patterns and in the photo there were like three solid color items, and no patterns at all. I swear it was happening throughout the video If I am wrong about this then obviously I need a crash course in design elements
I just adore your confidence in style !!
Your home is gorgeous. I love how you tell us the guidelines, but then tell us to follow our hearts about what we like. ❤️
Your gorgeous fireplace is warm & cozy & moody. Thanks
Thank you!
I love that black bust. Remind me of a white bust that I list while back.
My fireplace is black.....😁
Hi Valentina, you’re the best I love your taste!, is it possible to make a video about what’s new on beds(master bedrooms )?
I’m ready to change my bed, I’m glad you mentioned the Canopy Beds, I think those are coming back again 😀
How do you zero in on what you really like? How do you know what's you?
I looooooove your black fireplace. 😍
Thank you!
I love those velvet black pillows! Please tell me where you got those!
Regarding over-designing--keep some "Wabi-sabi, right?!" Can I also ask you and other commenters a question? What other channels would you suggest on TH-cam that are similar to yours with lots of *good* design tips and examples? I have trouble finding channels to follow that are accessible and aren't too "high design" for me, or too young and hipstery just repeating everything that's trending on Pinterest. So far, (if anyone cares!) I love following Lindsay Living--the sweetest!, YOU OF COURSE, Nick Lewis (he's spot-on, sassy, and SO funny!), and also Kristen McGowan for her DIYs and hands-on tips. But I always am looking for MORE to follow because I so much enjoy learning more about design. Who do you follow??
Love when you do these kinds of videos! They really help in thinking deep about overlooked aspects and watching you certainly makes me happy and joyous ❤️
Too many patterns - yes!! Couldn’t agree more. We see too much of that.
But is it comfortable and inviting?🤨
I don’t live in a 10000 square foot house.
I am usually drawn to colorful things, but I can’t live with them. At 60 I’ve FINALLY realized this. They have to stay in the store and not in my home. Feel best around neutrals.
Thing to fix: sofa smack in front of fireplace 😂
I have learned to photograph my rooms and study the room to help me figure out what is working and what needs improving. Thank you for another informative video. I wanted to mention that I bought some sea sponges from a Greek Village calledTarpon Springs and they are fantastic for creating DIY art. Tarpon Springs is the next best thing to visiting Greece. 💕
We go to Tarpon Springs all the time. My great grandfather was a sponge diver there after WW2. It's a fun little town with some amazing Greed food as well.
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I enjoyed this video! I was a little bit scared to watch, but I'm glad I did. Very comfortable conversation. Thank you!
Love the shirt. Can you share where you bought it?
We are currently remodeling but one thing we had so wrong was scale. We had these super comfortable chaise lounges and while they were comfortable they were way too big and it was difficult to move around. Now we are switching up and moving them up in our loft and adding a seat and ottoman so it can be a cozy couch bed and moving the TV there are well. We have measured it out and I think it will be better. Plus getting new covers for everything so it matches and in velvet.
Let's talk about those pillows. Am I the only one watching her video getting distracted by the pillows just thinking that would feel like on her comfy couch.
Have you ever designed homes that are cottage style? Cottage style brings me joy. I find it homey and very cozy. If you have, do you have any videos of homes that you have designed? All your pictures are very modern that you show in your videos, do you ever do other styles like country or Scandinavian style?
I think that you and your husband are adorable and so enjoy watching your videos and ideas, even though are styles are very different. 💕
would not be happy with black walls ever.
Should you put anything on the top of the toilet, I hate clutter, but do you put the spray away and keep getting it out of the closet every time?🤷🏽♀️I hate clutter, it hurts my brain.
I just love your videos! I love home design..I get good ideas from you! I used to live in Atlanta area. Cobb County...I miss living there..and hanging out at lake Lanier 🙂
I noticed that people who like tight very formal OR people who are not sure about balance use symmetry in decorating, its safe, cant go wrong but then end up really wanting that relaxed classical interest that is tricky to achieve unless your trained. You should do a video on showing people how to create asymmetrical symmetry and different vignettes like the 3, 5 rule, using foundation items and how to build on them, how to make the eye move around the room and how to achieve asymmetrical interest. Many already know how to do this, but still so many dont. I think you could make a great video on that with all you know.
Great tips!...but my biggest dilemma is does my whole house have to be done in either cool or warm?...I really want to do greys, silver & black when I get a new home but I don't want to get rid of everything I have now which are warm tones and I still love some brown warm pieces I have and don't want to get rid of everything can it still work if a room or two such as bedrooms are still warm tones and rest of my home are done in cool colors?
I struggled with this too. I use black, white, warm grey, silver, brass, and copper. I'm now adding medium wood tones and beige as accents. I think of you select the warmer tones of black, grey and white then you can bring in your warmer pieces.
I think you should try to blend in your warm pieces as best as you can. Perhaps some taupe and cream will help bridge the warm brown with cool grey.
Rich wood tones look fantastic next to dark grey and black, it warms it up and adds depth and character. Also black and grey are neutral colours which go with almost everything else. I have a charcoal grout Chen with woos decorative pieces which look stunning. Neutral beige rooms look fantastic with black accents, it looks really sophisticated. Just put some of your existing stuff with your new palate and see what happens. 😀
I am addicted to this channel love it love it!
Can you tell me what Color the paint is on your walls, fireplace and brick in the fireplace. Love your videos🥰
This is the best video u ever made!!!! Two thumbs up! Thank u!🙏❤️
Thank you so much!