Classic never goes out of style: Real marble, soapstone, wainscoting, iron railings, white walls, dark wood floors, black iron, real brass or polished chrome hardware, a neutral palette and continuity throughout the home. Trends come and go, and you can add personality, style and color with rugs and accessories as the seasons change, but always keep the bare bones basic, high-quality, neutral and timeless to be effortlessly au courant.
It is difficult to make exact projections for the housing market as it is still unclear how quickly or to what degree the Federal Reserve will reduce inflation and borrowing costs without having a substantial negative impact on demand from consumers for anything from houses to cars.
I recently sold my home in the Boca Grande area and am considering investing a lump sum into the stock market before the anticipated rebound, couple of folks have been discussing a potential May rally, speculating on which stocks may experience substantial growth during the festive season. Do you have any insight into which stocks these might be?
If you need advice, consider speaking with a financial advisor. Don't get me wrong, you can do it on your own, but financial advisors have a lot more knowledge and expertise in this area.
Over the past three years, I have been working with an investment coach who has provided daily guidance on my investment decisions. With their expert analysis, I have realized gains of over 850k. Their insights have helped me avoid losses and capitalize on market breakthroughs, particularly during downtrends.
My CFA ’Melissa Terri Swayne’ , a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.
Back in the day, when I purchased my first home to live-in; that was Miami in the early 1990s, first mortgages with rates of 8 to 9% and 9% to 10% were typical. People will have to accept the possibility that we won't ever return to 3%. If sellers must sell, home prices will have to decline, and lower evaluations will follow. Pretty sure I'm not alone in my chain of thoughts.
If anything, it'll get worse. Very soon, affordable housing will no longer be affordable. So anything anyone want to do, I will advise they do it now because the prices today will look like dips tomorrow. Until the Fed clamps down even further, I think we're going to see hysteria due to rampant inflation. You can't halfway rip the band-aid off.
Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalizes.If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.
this is quite huge! what have you invested in ? much more info needed please ...I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.
@@williamDonaldson432 this is quite huge! what have you invested in ? much more info needed please ...I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.
Finding financial advisors like Annette Marie Holt who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.
I repainted my grey bedrooms with Benj Moore, White Dove and it looks great. Makes the space look bigger, bright and super clean. I do use shiplap in this beach property because it blends well with the natural surroundings. While shiplap and plantation shutters may no longer trend with the masses, I think it will always have a place in coastal areas.
Finally someone is saying out loud, that open shelving is dusty and dirty. I having been having heart failure watching so many nit wits ripping out perfectly good cabinets, only to put up work intensive dumb open shelves.
Trending is just today's substitute word for fad. What it means is that whatever is in style today will be out of style soon. The good thing is that if something is a fad, aka trending now, and it helps sell your home then you do it. As a seller you're not concerned about the long term effects it has on the buyer. You're the seller and if it brings you more money in the sale of your home then you do it. Plain and simple.
I keep hearing designers refer to nature as the ultimate color guide right now, and that you'd never see grey in nature. I'm not sure I understand this. I know we 'think' tree trunks are brown, but most of them are actually very very grey. Of course this depends on geographic area, but most places in the US = if you actually look at the bark on the tree, straight up GREY!
I hate those handles, too! Such good advise. Guess what? Our buyers got a cash buyer and we have their $10K earnest money and their buyers put down $8K and we are closing early on 11/15, God willing and the creek don't rise! You have totally gotten us through this, such a great help, from prepping to staging to selling. Thank You!
Personally, I never go with what's in "style" and what's "dated". I have gray tile with black tile horizontal accents on my walls in my bathroom and love it. It is staying. Glad you mentioned granite. I have Granite countertops. Never even considered boring quartz. If someone likes my house and wants to give me my asking price, great. But I don't have to sell and just as comfortable renting
I’ve had granite in my previous homes and it’s absolutely fantastic and durable. I have granite in my bathroom now because it was already there when we purchased our home. I’ve been wanting to remove it but never really got around to getting it done. Well, I recently decided not to and I’m so glad I didn’t! I’m considering adding granite in my kitchen. So I totally agree on not discarding that material as a choice! 👏🏻
Oh my gosh! I bought a 1915 craftsman bungalow eight years ago and renovated it mostly all by myself. It makes me sad shiplap is out. I actually used shiplap for a reason that most people don’t think of. As a stubborn, independent woman, I can install shiplap all day long. What I can’t do is hang a stupid 4 x 8 sheet of drywall all by myself on a ceiling. Hence, shiplap. I just painted it all a beautiful silky white and it all just blends in. Heck, I probably could have sided the exterior of my home at least two times for the amount of shiplap, I used on the interior. Seriously, it’s not really noticeable. And a plus is, I can hang pictures and paintings and shelves wherever I want. Score! Enjoy your channel😊
@@Bhoxmine It’s a great option for some homes and it can look great when installed correctly. Good job, on tackling such a big project. If you enjoy the Shiplap don’t fret. It’s just not a best choice if preparing a house for sale.
I truly appreciate your perspectives on changes needed in homes, but my issue is that I actually do live in a farm house in the country, with a Craftsman decor. I think some styles will hang on for much longer depending on location.
Thank you for your candor in sharing that you have shiplap and plantation shutters in your home and not getting emotionally compromised in your advice. We appreciate you!
@hopeworldstudio Find her video here for sellers on things to do to prep your house before putting it on the market. Interior paint colors, fixing deferred maintenance, decluttering, etc.
I always cringe when HGTV Hosts say that Quartz is indestructible. As you pointed out, far from it. They also sell it as a natural stone. While it is made up of crushed granite, it is filled with glues. Ergo the reason it is can "burn."
Love your frankness. I have c. 2015 custom shaker cupboards in…white. Backsplashes are white subway with white grout. Walls are…white! So I recently changed some overhead lighting to ORB and added an ORB sconce, all from Amber Interiors. Floors are dark wood (throughout house) and island is dark green (we are surrounded by green woods and grass outside). I hope these will be good changes for future sale. I hope I’ve done the right things to warm up my 2015 white. 😢
Designer here: yes white will always be 'in' so I agree with it (although some whites can appear clinical) but light gray is always better. It is not true that gray is not in the nature, this is a colour of a day, of a sky and of the clouds. Just don't pick a gloomy one. If you want a dark gray, pick a historical colours (like with Sherwin-Williams) like French Gray. Agreeable gray is still a great choice as it is a mix of beige and gray yet very light and airy.
Sure..I will! Quartz is a great product!!! You really can't go wrong. I do like granite too (a lot of granite can look like quartz too)...just don't go too crazy with patterns.
lol, my house for sale is all up to date electrical, plumbing, insulation, ductwork. If someone doesn’t like it because of the grey floors, their loss. Never thought I would sell so I remodel strictly for me. I agree with a lot of the styles you mentioned but in my price range most people buy and make it their own. Great video'
Just returned from the stone yard & had to re-watch this video and learn about counter tops. It’s loud and intimidating. I took pictures and just trying to figure it all out. Thank you. This video definitely was a huge help.
I have a question. I need to remodel our primary bathroom. Our 1989 home has all the original solid wood golden oak cabinets. I don’t love the cabinets but the house is cohesive. My first thought was to get new cabinets in medium walnut stain in the bathroom and vanity area. We are in our 70’s and even though I would love to redo our kitchen and formal dining room, reality is I probably won’t be able to do so. So my question, which shall I do, replace bathroom with cabinetry that I want or leave the cabinets, change, knobs and new countertops to keep all home cabinets cohesive? Thank you
Perfect timing for this video! We are now updating the kitchen. Going for the slab door style and quartz countertops. This puts me at ease. Also, had the house painted White Dove. Love it! Thank you so much, another great video!
I am so glad I went with my gut and had light grout with our creamy white subway tile! Our installer suggested the dark color (2 years ago). I looked at pictures online to make my decision. I felt at peace when looking at the lighter grout. Thank you for the list overhyped trends!
What are the best exterior paint colors for the dark PNW? We will be repainting next year. Neighbors have dark gray, green, navy, and white (with medium blue trim). The brick on our front fireplace is reddish with a touch of plum.
Always excellent advice. I have those handles everywhere! But I love them, despite , yes getting caught on them now and then. Love my granite countertops, easy to take care of, heat resistant, stain resistant etc etc. hate plantation shutters for the same reason you do, blocks light, but in Houston highly necessary for keeping the heat out when sun bakes on the house. If I open them the AC can’t keep up. I will open them for selling the house. And pay a higher AC bill, 😂😂 you are wonderful.
The problem with decorating a PERMANENT structure like a house using TRENDS is that trends, by definition, go out of style. Truth is that beige wall colors, Shaker cabinets, and plain white slightly irregular subway tiles are CLASSICS that never go out of style. TV shows and TH-camrs pushing new 'trends' are only making things worse. You should be defending these classics.
Hello there! I think you make some great points. My problem with beige (and any color really) is that when I say beige, most homeowners go with a very darn saturated beige that looks dirty and drab. Beige is a great color...I just wouldn't go too dark. I am doing the video for home sellers...not long term home owners. Shaker cabinets are classic...can't disagree with that. Most the time I see cheap horribly crafted shaker cabinets. High quality shaker cabinets are alway in style. However, I wouldn't try to skimp and get the cheap stuff. It never pays off in my experience. I am a classic girl. When selling a home I am always going to recommend the classics. Just be careful in going too dark...and too cheap. Just my opinion.
Unfortunately, when selling or buying its what is in today.. tomorrow it has changed. Don't wear white to a funeral and don't do your home to please a picky buyer if selling. Do your finishing for the long run
Great advice! It's funny how things go in & out of style, then back in & out. The only thing I haven't seen do a comeback is avocado and/or harvest gold in the kitchen :-) And granite has been the best countertop material in my hard use experience.
Yeah, especially the part about quartz chipping. When I put in quartz a couple of years ago I did tons of research on the different materials and not one mentioned chipping. A couple of weeks ago I found a very small chip by the sink fortunately you almost need a microscope to see it. Another thing about quartz I hadn't heard is that it isn't a matter of just wet a rag and wipe to clean. It may take some elbow grease for liquid spills. Barkeeper's Friend is great for those.
I did Sherwin Wms White Dove on my baseboards, it was too yellow we had to repaint them. Also whoever built our house had white tile with charcoal grout. A decorator said it looked,like paper grids.
This was fun and I love knowing these trends are moving along. Now if you could only get ppl to ADD COLOUR. I lived through the Scandi/Nordi trend, MCM, teak, tweed etc. and off-white/ivory and naturals everywhere the first time so not for me. I am DYING for colour! I want it Christmas all year 'round. Glad to have found your channel Audra ~~ thanks!
Our only 6 yr old new home has medium color natural brown cabinet doors that are not full overlay. We are very handy and are thinking of replacing with a full overlay door with soft close hinges. We don't want to do anything that will negatively affect selling in the next 3 years. I live your candor and value your opinion on this. Thank you.
I used shiplap around my really small kitchen as backsplash and I will change it at some point. I’m going to find a tile later because I just will find it more durable and a broader appeal. I also have this drawer pulls in my bathroom…mini nightmare and luckily there are not many to replace 😂 🙄. Thank you for your tips on window coverings. I have an incredible view and have to have something on the windows (California desert) so I’m happy to hear shutters aren’t the answer for all my beautiful windows.
I think the biggest issue is that people go overboard with trends - doing EVERYTHING in the the trend - in every room- rather than adding a few elements of a trend here and there. That’s what I do - take a few elements of a trend I like and incorporating it into my spaces. It’s easy to live with and very easy (and pretty inexpensive) to change up. Thanks so much for the great info!
Could u do a video on timeless transitional style for kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring? These are the most expensive investments and we cant simply change with the trends. Would love to find a granite that has a light, calm , clean pattern . I wont do anything that is porous!
Granite IS porous, but they're small and it can (should) be sealed. If you've ever seen granite that gets darker when it gets wet, then lightens back up when it dries out, that's because it's not sealed and is absorbing the moisture.
Just listed last week, great great feedback on Open and showings, they love the clean uncluttered house, and it smells great! I used a lot of your tips plus experience from past sales. Thank you! Fingers crossed we sell sooner rather than later in this market.
You're just right on all of it. I built our home and just wanted longevity and practicality-will I have to sweep, dust, clean, maintain that in any way-do I really want it? So glad I never invested in trends or keeping up with the Joneses.
Hello Ms. Audra and hoping all is well. I have two historic homes here in the historical district of my home town. Do you have any advice or suggestions regarding historical homes and preparing them for sale ? Surely appreciate your time in educating us on all of these important topics. You rock !
Hello there again! In historical home you need to keep with the style. I would keep it as original as possible with some higher end products. Don't cheapen the gorgeous home with trendy "stuff." I love historic homes. Happy to help...and thanks for your continued support.
@AudraLambert Great video, you should do more interior design videos. When you do the counter top video please show examples of the granites you think are timeless and classic versus those to avoid and also I’d like to know what type of window treatment for a sliding glass door in a kitchen would you recommend for cleanliness or ease of cleaning? Thanks for your insight.
I hate my dark granite counters which came with our kitchen. Easy to break glassware. Not totally black but dark enough to suck up all the light. Only good thing is the heat resistance, but total effect not good for our busy family.
The strongest material for countertops is not quartzite or marble (actually marble is relatively soft). The hardest material is sintered stone. So hard in fact you can use sintered countertops as a butcher block and cut food right on it. You can literally drop a slab of sintered stone and it won’t crack. It’s not porous either.
Audra, wow that was a lot of helpful material in a short vid. The new builds seem to have been taken over by HIGH contrast white and black. Sterile and lifeless. The white kitchen cabinets are all the rage, for sure not my taste. Like an operating room, if someone removes spleens from their guests it may be practical. The bright white is contrasted with black everything else, including artwork. Ugh, it feels like my retinas are under assault. My homes have flat white paint in common spaces. And the white paint is best if rose tinted, not green, etc. Warmth is key. Your a superstar sweet Audra, thank you for sharing your talents with us.
I have been interested in interior design since I bough a house in this april. I live in dallas. and I like watching your interior youtube video and learning english. haha thank you. you are my english teacher as well. haha
We're painting our home interior pure white. It just goes with everything, and we like it. We have grouted ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Do people like ceramic tile these days? Thanks! 👍👍👍
For marble in the bathroom, seal it before grouting marble tile. Your installer may not know you do their m Otherwise, the grout will adhere to the marble and it will be impossible to remove the spillover. Ask me how I know.
Audra I met with a real estate agent today and I used your 13 questions and it worked out beautifully. It really helps to determine who’s who in the real estate game! Thank you for that! Also, the butcher block can be safely sealed and made food safe. I agree it’s very, very beautiful & truly never goes out of style imo
@@AudraLambert if you have a referral for a “Audra double”, pls send her/him my way! Im in FL (Dade City) and will be selling my home. I am in the interviewing realtors, decluttering, small repairs/touch-up paint and curb appeal stage. Lost my spouse in April this yr and also as an empty nester, I need to downsize. Remember, “Audra double” only lol
Thank God grey is out. But we still see it showing up in houses rennovated for the job market. Up here in Canada, where it's white/grey half the year and 40 below, the last thing we want is cold colors in our homes!
Open shelving was never good to me. I am old and practical. I believe that classic styles will always have some appeal. And I live in the East Coast where trends are probably more conservative. In our case 2019, the cost of a slab of granite to be much more cost effective than quartz. We got a beautiful piece. It had veins of blueish gray, beige, and more. I used a dark blue subway tile back splash. The group was a darkish grey. The walls are a warm very pale grey. I fought against the grey and couldn't find a decent color palette. I finally gave in when I realized I had a real stone fire place made of local field gray stone. It was literally the elephant in the room. So I gave up and incorporated gray, slightly.
Agreed with you especially kitchen cabinet handles ( we have exactly same one). We have white track lighting over the kitchen island. I am wondering if I need to change it to some simple pendants or keep it. Please advice:-) Thank you, Audra
Hello there...I am not in love with track lighting..it just depends if its an eye soar. If it kinda blends it, you should be fine. I another fixture would make the room come together, then perhaps you invest in a pendant. I would check with your trusted realtor. Just don't go too crazy.
What do chips in quartz look like? I love granite still! I would love to see a whole video on counter tops with photos or videos for examples. Fixtures, draperies, flooring, etc.
Well, I think I will do a video on this topic...people seem to like it. Regarding the quartz, i have small chips around the corners. It annoys me. However, I know the problem will vanish as soon as my son is out of the house.
I get the no signs and lots of farmhouse stuff if you're selling your house. But, for those who aren't moving, if you love it, go for it. It can be done in a timeless manner. Also, Shaker cabinets are not going out of style anytime soon.
I had a black walnut butcher block island and I miss it so much. It was treated with an oil, only had to retreat every six months. My kids spilled koolaid on its, it took red wine regularly lol. For butcher block it depends on the wood species, it was a lot harder than some marbles and softer stones.
Oh my goodness...that is one of my FAVs!! That is an amazing material. I just love it too. Dang, I wish I would have added that one. Ugh. Great choice!!
Hi Audra! Thinking of selling an apartment , kind if upper class. If I were to change the kitchen facades or just repaint them, could you recommend any company for this? Thank you .
I need practical, beautiful and timeless. I have had white cabinets and black appliances/hardware for 10 years and I just don't love it anymore. With white walls, it's simply too much white and I'm constantly painting or decorating to try to find the right balance. The black appliances show every finger print or smudge and never look clean. But I love my granite countertop. It is very durable, it doesn't stain or chip easily. I also do not want laminate or LVP floors in my living space. For me, it will be brown wood floors & cabinets, white walls, white granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and nickel hardware/fixtures in my next home. And, I also agree, no more signs.
Just happen to stumble on your website. We were getting ready to put our home on the market but had to stop temporarily. It was good for my hubby to hear,, UNCLUTTER, he's a procrastinator. Says we can't move in 30 days if we have to. I say NO we can't IF you don't start dealing with your CRAP today. We had an issue with deeds to our property in GA so it's gone into the court system so have 4-5 months to declutter and freshen up our home IF I can get him off his you know what. Thank again will save your videos for viewing again soon.
Classic never goes out of style: Real marble, soapstone, wainscoting, iron railings, white walls, dark wood floors, black iron, real brass or polished chrome hardware, a neutral palette and continuity throughout the home. Trends come and go, and you can add personality, style and color with rugs and accessories as the seasons change, but always keep the bare bones basic, high-quality, neutral and timeless to be effortlessly au courant.
Yes, however I do not recommend dark wood floors because they look dirty much quicker, especially with pets.
These are all trends and youth do not want these either.
Marble is difficult for family life.
Timelessness and neutral is underrated. I think shaker cabinets are pretty classic too, no?
@@Moving.To.Charlestonmedium -dark toned wood floors are the most traditional.
It is difficult to make exact projections for the housing market as it is still unclear how quickly or to what degree the Federal Reserve will reduce inflation and borrowing costs without having a substantial negative impact on demand from consumers for anything from houses to cars.
I recently sold my home in the Boca Grande area and am considering investing a lump sum into the stock market before the anticipated rebound, couple of folks have been discussing a potential May rally, speculating on which stocks may experience substantial growth during the festive season. Do you have any insight into which stocks these might be?
If you need advice, consider speaking with a financial advisor. Don't get me wrong, you can do it on your own, but financial advisors have a lot more knowledge and expertise in this area.
Over the past three years, I have been working with an investment coach who has provided daily guidance on my investment decisions. With their expert analysis, I have realized gains of over 850k. Their insights have helped me avoid losses and capitalize on market breakthroughs, particularly during downtrends.
I’m intrigued by your experience. Could you possibly recommend a trustworthy advisor you've consulted with?
My CFA ’Melissa Terri Swayne’ , a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.
Back in the day, when I purchased my first home to live-in; that was Miami in the early 1990s, first mortgages with rates of 8 to 9% and 9% to 10% were typical. People will have to accept the possibility that we won't ever return to 3%. If sellers must sell, home prices will have to decline, and lower evaluations will follow. Pretty sure I'm not alone in my chain of thoughts.
If anything, it'll get worse. Very soon, affordable housing will no longer be affordable. So anything anyone want to do, I will advise they do it now because the prices today will look like dips tomorrow. Until the Fed clamps down even further, I think we're going to see hysteria due to rampant inflation. You can't halfway rip the band-aid off.
Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalizes.If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.
this is quite huge! what have you invested in ? much more info needed please ...I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.
@@williamDonaldson432 this is quite huge! what have you invested in ? much more info needed please ...I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.
Finding financial advisors like Annette Marie Holt who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.
So glad to hear that shiplap is out! I always thought that was a dumb idea
I repainted my grey bedrooms with Benj Moore, White Dove and it looks great. Makes the space look bigger, bright and super clean.
I do use shiplap in this beach property because it blends well with the natural surroundings. While shiplap and plantation shutters may no longer trend with the masses, I think it will always have a place in coastal areas.
Great points. I love White Dove, btw!
@Ed_1957 Shiplap will always got with beach property
I agree, if it goes with the theme of the home ☺
I love BM dove white
Finally someone is saying out loud, that open shelving is dusty and dirty.
I having been having heart failure watching so many nit wits ripping out perfectly good cabinets, only to put up work intensive dumb open shelves.
Laughing..it gets dusty right?
If you have large rooms, open shelving can work. HOWEVER, having everything exposed in small rooms makes the rooms smaller by looking cluttered.
Trending is just today's substitute word for fad.
What it means is that whatever is in style today will be out of style soon.
The good thing is that if something is a fad, aka trending now, and it helps sell your home then you do it. As a seller you're not concerned about the long term effects it has on the buyer. You're the seller and if it brings you more money in the sale of your home then you do it. Plain and simple.
I keep hearing designers refer to nature as the ultimate color guide right now, and that you'd never see grey in nature. I'm not sure I understand this. I know we 'think' tree trunks are brown, but most of them are actually very very grey. Of course this depends on geographic area, but most places in the US = if you actually look at the bark on the tree, straight up GREY!
And I've seen plenty of gray skies as well. Several birds are gray. Gray is a very natural color.
I SO agree with gray being dated! Especially jarring is to see cool gray walls and orange-ish wood floors
Not a very appealing combination at all!!!
I’m not selling my house but I love learning from you! You are so competent & have this no nonsense approach which is informative & entertaining ❤
Agree!
So glad you're enjoying the channel!
My granite after 20yrs of kids, hot pots and heavy use, still looks like new. I still absolutely love them!
@@janenewuest9187 That longevity speaks volumes.
Grey is ok if you warm it up, cool grey is def out. Grey skies with brown mountains and rust leaves and evergreen trees go great together to me lol
Absolutely these colors can be beautifully combined with a fresh clean palette and have such a warm inviting feel.
I hate those handles, too! Such good advise. Guess what? Our buyers got a cash buyer and we have their $10K earnest money and their buyers put down $8K and we are closing early on 11/15, God willing and the creek don't rise! You have totally gotten us through this, such a great help, from prepping to staging to selling. Thank You!
Yay… Congrats!
Yah..so thrilled. Everything is going to work out perfectly! Very proud of you!! Well done!
Thank you for all your help!
Personally, I never go with what's in "style" and what's "dated". I have gray tile with black tile horizontal accents on my walls in my bathroom and love it. It is staying. Glad you mentioned granite. I have Granite countertops. Never even considered boring quartz.
If someone likes my house and wants to give me my asking price, great. But I don't have to sell and just as comfortable renting
I’ve had granite in my previous homes and it’s absolutely fantastic and durable. I have granite in my bathroom now because it was already there when we purchased our home. I’ve been wanting to remove it but never really got around to getting it done. Well, I recently decided not to and I’m so glad I didn’t! I’m considering adding granite in my kitchen. So I totally agree on not discarding that material as a choice! 👏🏻
Oh my gosh! I bought a 1915 craftsman bungalow eight years ago and renovated it mostly all by myself. It makes me sad shiplap is out. I actually used shiplap for a reason that most people don’t think of. As a stubborn, independent woman, I can install shiplap all day long. What I can’t do is hang a stupid 4 x 8 sheet of drywall all by myself on a ceiling. Hence, shiplap. I just painted it all a beautiful silky white and it all just blends in. Heck, I probably could have sided the exterior of my home at least two times for the amount of shiplap, I used on the interior. Seriously, it’s not really noticeable. And a plus is, I can hang pictures and paintings and shelves wherever I want. Score! Enjoy your channel😊
@@Bhoxmine It’s a great option for some homes and it can look great when installed correctly. Good job, on tackling such a big project. If you enjoy the Shiplap don’t fret. It’s just not a best choice if preparing a house for sale.
Thank you!! Sellers throw up gray and ignore the beautiful warm wood work. It's disastrous.
Seeing a lot of that.
I think it depends on where you live in respect to plantation shutters. In Tennessee, buyers love them!
I truly appreciate your perspectives on changes needed in homes, but my issue is that I actually do live in a farm house in the country, with a Craftsman decor. I think some styles will hang on for much longer depending on location.
You are absolutely right! Be true to your area, the style of your home, and fits into your location.
I agree with almost all of what you said, Especially the open shelving - what were people thinking? Messy and gets dirty too fast.
We suspect the builders might have created this terrible trend to save so much money on cabinets perhaps?
When I was house hunting, I never gsve a place a second blink once I saw gray floors.
Yah..its not my favorite.
I agree! Even when gray was fully in style, it screamed FAKE! on (supposedly) wood-look floors!
Ripped out plenty of dress/pant pockets on those handles!
Right? Hate it!!
My husband can catch his pockets on flat cabinets.😂
Thank you for your candor in sharing that you have shiplap and plantation shutters in your home and not getting emotionally compromised in your advice. We appreciate you!
Your advice helped us get $25K over asking on our last sale in June. Next sale in 3-4 years will keep following you 😊
So glad to hear this and congratulations!!
@@AudraLambert THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
What advice?
@hopeworldstudio Find her video here for sellers on things to do to prep your house before putting it on the market. Interior paint colors, fixing deferred maintenance, decluttering, etc.
So glad to see open shelving out- good for kitchens who do not have an actual person who cooks in it.
I'm with you. Open shelving can be a pain to keep clean.
I always cringe when HGTV Hosts say that Quartz is indestructible. As you pointed out, far from it. They also sell it as a natural stone. While it is made up of crushed granite, it is filled with glues. Ergo the reason it is can "burn."
Quartz is made with acrylic.
Glue can be anything. Throwing out loosey goosey inaccurate terms is counter productive.
Love your frankness. I have c. 2015 custom shaker cupboards in…white. Backsplashes are white subway with white grout. Walls are…white! So I recently changed some overhead lighting to ORB and added an ORB sconce, all from Amber Interiors. Floors are dark wood (throughout house) and island is dark green (we are surrounded by green woods and grass outside). I hope these will be good changes for future sale. I hope I’ve done the right things to warm up my 2015 white. 😢
It sounds perfect!! You’re going to do great!
Thank the Lords of Kobal the floors weren't also white!
Thanks Audra, finally someone understands my struggle when looking to buy a home. So. Much. Gray.
Soooo MUCH!!!!
Staging homes since 2007, all I have to say is Thank you and Amen!!!
😄
Designer here: yes white will always be 'in' so I agree with it (although some whites can appear clinical) but light gray is always better. It is not true that gray is not in the nature, this is a colour of a day, of a sky and of the clouds. Just don't pick a gloomy one. If you want a dark gray, pick a historical colours (like with Sherwin-Williams) like French Gray. Agreeable gray is still a great choice as it is a mix of beige and gray yet very light and airy.
Too white = dirt and dust magnets. I do respond "too much white." Taupe has brown and gray.
Please make more videos on home trends, both in terms of of selling and living in it. Thank you 👍
Will do...its actually a favorite topic of mine. I may even show you my house...the good things I did and the bad!!
@@AudraLambertyes please ! Especially interior design and decorating!
@@AudraLambert Looking forward to seeing it 👏👍
I have never understood open shelving, especially here in California. Earthquakes! 😂 Great video ❤
Ahh..thanks...and I agree!!
Thank you for your videos ... and just to tell you that I simply love the way you dress ... your makeup and jewelry always so pretty! Jelly! lol
Great info that is well organized and clearly, honestly presented. 👍👍👍 Keep telling it like it is, Audra!
yay!! I'm so glad people are starting to leave the gray trend!!🎉
Time for a change!!
Please! Please do a video on countertops soon! I'm on the fence about Quartz, I want something I don't have to seal, not porous & doesn't easily Crack
Sure..I will! Quartz is a great product!!! You really can't go wrong. I do like granite too (a lot of granite can look like quartz too)...just don't go too crazy with patterns.
lol, my house for sale is all up to date electrical, plumbing, insulation, ductwork. If someone doesn’t like it because of the grey floors, their loss. Never thought I would sell so I remodel strictly for me.
I agree with a lot of the styles you mentioned but in my price range most people buy and make it their own.
Great video'
I'm with you on that. only care about the mechanicals in a house. Everything else can be replaced relatively cheaply
Sounds like you are doing all the right stuff. Well done. I'd rather buy a house with all the important "stuff fixed." You'll do great.
Finally. Good bye gray!
Bye bye grey!
Exactly!!
Love these interior design videos Audra! I agree with everything you said
Just returned from the stone yard & had to re-watch this video and learn about counter tops. It’s loud and intimidating. I took pictures and just trying to figure it all out. Thank you. This video definitely was a huge help.
Good for you, doing your homework and taking my advice to heart.
I have a question. I need to remodel our primary bathroom. Our 1989 home has all the original solid wood golden oak cabinets. I don’t love the cabinets but the house is cohesive. My first thought was to get new cabinets in medium walnut stain in the bathroom and vanity area. We are in our 70’s and even though I would love to redo our kitchen and formal dining room, reality is I probably won’t be able to do so. So my question, which shall I do, replace bathroom with cabinetry that I want or leave the cabinets, change, knobs and new countertops to keep all home cabinets cohesive? Thank you
Just paint it. Golden oak is really dated.
I love the kitchen with the limestone...gorgeous.
Just stunning...I love it too.
Perfect timing for this video! We are now updating the kitchen. Going for the slab door style and quartz countertops. This puts me at ease. Also, had the house painted White Dove. Love it! Thank you so much, another great video!
So glad I could help. You're going to do great!!
I am so glad I went with my gut and had light grout with our creamy white subway tile!
Our installer suggested the dark color (2 years ago).
I looked at pictures online to make my decision. I felt at peace when looking at the lighter grout.
Thank you for the list overhyped trends!
At the beach the only way to go is shutters! They’re easy to clean and shut out the brutal sunrise. I agree with everything else!
Im a real estate agent in 3 states that does fix and flips.....this is all SPOT ON🔥🔥🔥
Ahh..thanks for the support. Appreciate it.
First time viewer. Love your honesty and perspective!
What are the best exterior paint colors for the dark PNW? We will be repainting next year. Neighbors have dark gray, green, navy, and white (with medium blue trim). The brick on our front fireplace is reddish with a touch of plum.
I have those handles- love them!
Always excellent advice. I have those handles everywhere! But I love them, despite , yes getting caught on them now and then. Love my granite countertops, easy to take care of, heat resistant, stain resistant etc etc. hate plantation shutters for the same reason you do, blocks light, but in Houston highly necessary for keeping the heat out when sun bakes on the house. If I open them the AC can’t keep up. I will open them for selling the house. And pay a higher AC bill, 😂😂 you are wonderful.
The plantation shutters are much nicer than standard blinds
I love you and your honesty! I could see you as one of my besties! Thank you for your commentary and recommendations!
The problem with decorating a PERMANENT structure like a house using TRENDS is that trends, by definition, go out of style. Truth is that beige wall colors, Shaker cabinets, and plain white slightly irregular subway tiles are CLASSICS that never go out of style. TV shows and TH-camrs pushing new 'trends' are only making things worse. You should be defending these classics.
Hello there! I think you make some great points. My problem with beige (and any color really) is that when I say beige, most homeowners go with a very darn saturated beige that looks dirty and drab. Beige is a great color...I just wouldn't go too dark. I am doing the video for home sellers...not long term home owners. Shaker cabinets are classic...can't disagree with that. Most the time I see cheap horribly crafted shaker cabinets. High quality shaker cabinets are alway in style. However, I wouldn't try to skimp and get the cheap stuff. It never pays off in my experience. I am a classic girl. When selling a home I am always going to recommend the classics. Just be careful in going too dark...and too cheap. Just my opinion.
I agree. And I think super gigantic curtains (ceiling to floor...and puddling - ugh) are a trend. Five years from now they are going to look so dated.
Good point, I hadn't thought of that
Unfortunately, when selling or buying its what is in today.. tomorrow it has changed. Don't wear white to a funeral and don't do your home to please a picky buyer if selling. Do your finishing for the long run
@blujeans9462 They are appropriate with different styles. Been around all my senior life, but in the right setting.
Great advice! It's funny how things go in & out of style, then back in & out. The only thing I haven't seen do a comeback is avocado and/or harvest gold in the kitchen :-) And granite has been the best countertop material in my hard use experience.
Laughing about the avocado and harvest gold color. I think you are right. I do love granite!!
Our granite counter chipped at the edge within one year. But I still like it because the chip didn't show much.
@@schex9 They do hide chips better than the other surfaces. They all chip :-)
I wondered about the butcher block. Glad you said something about it.
Thank goodness grey and farmhouse look is out!
Yah..I am kinda of it too.
I agree. quartz is too delicate. granite will last a few thousand years......
I installed a white granite with grey streaks in it 24 years ago in my kitchen- still looks like new and I still like it.
I do love granite...its strong!!
Only 2 laughs today. I love your laughter!
I know, I need to laugh more. I was dragging in this video...more laughs in the next one..I promise.
Your advice on countertops are very helpful
Yeah, especially the part about quartz chipping. When I put in quartz a couple of years ago I did tons of research on the different materials and not one mentioned chipping. A couple of weeks ago I found a very small chip by the sink fortunately you almost need a microscope to see it. Another thing about quartz I hadn't heard is that it isn't a matter of just wet a rag and wipe to clean. It may take some elbow grease for liquid spills. Barkeeper's Friend is great for those.
Good to know about Barkeeper's Friend. Thanks for commenting.
I did Sherwin Wms White Dove on my baseboards, it was too yellow we had to repaint them. Also whoever built our house had white tile with charcoal grout. A decorator said it looked,like paper grids.
This was fun and I love knowing these trends are moving along. Now if you could only get ppl to ADD COLOUR. I lived through the Scandi/Nordi trend, MCM, teak, tweed etc. and off-white/ivory and naturals everywhere the first time so not for me. I am DYING for colour! I want it Christmas all year 'round. Glad to have found your channel Audra ~~ thanks!
Our only 6 yr old new home has medium color natural brown cabinet doors that are not full overlay. We are very handy and are thinking of replacing with a full overlay door with soft close hinges. We don't want to do anything that will negatively affect selling in the next 3 years. I live your candor and value your opinion on this. Thank you.
I used shiplap around my really small kitchen as backsplash and I will change it at some point. I’m going to find a tile later because I just will find it more durable and a broader appeal. I also have this drawer pulls in my bathroom…mini nightmare and luckily there are not many to replace 😂 🙄. Thank you for your tips on window coverings. I have an incredible view and have to have something on the windows (California desert) so I’m happy to hear shutters aren’t the answer for all my beautiful windows.
So glad your found so much value in this one.
@ You’re awesome thank you
I think the biggest issue is that people go overboard with trends - doing EVERYTHING in the the trend - in every room- rather than adding a few elements of a trend here and there. That’s what I do - take a few elements of a trend I like and incorporating it into my spaces. It’s easy to live with and very easy (and pretty inexpensive) to change up. Thanks so much for the great info!
Could u do a video on timeless transitional style for kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring? These are the most expensive investments and we cant simply change with the trends. Would love to find a granite that has a light, calm , clean pattern . I wont do anything that is porous!
I agree! I would love a video on this!! I'm making timeless choices in new builds. But sales representatives send me towards trends. UGH
Great video idea...yes..I am on it.
Granite IS porous, but they're small and it can (should) be sealed. If you've ever seen granite that gets darker when it gets wet, then lightens back up when it dries out, that's because it's not sealed and is absorbing the moisture.
Love your advice.... agree at 99.9%!
Ahhh...thanks!!
Just listed last week, great great feedback on Open and showings, they love the clean uncluttered house, and it smells great! I used a lot of your tips plus experience from past sales. Thank you! Fingers crossed we sell sooner rather than later in this market.
So glad I could help. You're going to do great!!
You're just right on all of it. I built our home and just wanted longevity and practicality-will I have to sweep, dust, clean, maintain that in any way-do I really want it? So glad I never invested in trends or keeping up with the Joneses.
Hello Ms. Audra and hoping all is well.
I have two historic homes here in the historical district of my home town.
Do you have any advice or suggestions regarding historical homes and preparing them for sale ?
Surely appreciate your time in educating us on all of these important topics.
You rock !
Hello there again! In historical home you need to keep with the style. I would keep it as original as possible with some higher end products. Don't cheapen the gorgeous home with trendy "stuff." I love historic homes. Happy to help...and thanks for your continued support.
@@AudraLambert many thanks Ms. Audra !
Another trend that I hate to see are barn doors. Seriously no buyers want to feel like they live in a barn.
Love them
Agreed 100%!!!
Especially when the rest of the house is traditional, modern or contemporary
I see this done very well and other times it looks cheesy, it all depends on the architecture of the home and if the overall interior theme matches
Love this channel!
@AudraLambert Great video, you should do more interior design videos. When you do the counter top video please show examples of the granites you think are timeless and classic versus those to avoid and also I’d like to know what type of window treatment for a sliding glass door in a kitchen would you recommend for cleanliness or ease of cleaning? Thanks for your insight.
+1 on using streamlined handles!
Agreed!!
Same for me with the cabinet handles! Catch on my clothes and I catch my fingers in them.
Its so annoying!!
💗 great video Audra! Thank you so much have a wonderful day💗
Ahh..thanks! So glad you liked it!!
I hate my dark granite counters which came with our kitchen. Easy to break glassware. Not totally black but dark enough to suck up all the light. Only good thing is the heat resistance, but total effect not good for our busy family.
Oh..sorry to hear that. I actually like darker counter tops too.
About time no more grey
Laughing. A lot of people agree with you.
The strongest material for countertops is not quartzite or marble (actually marble is relatively soft). The hardest material is sintered stone. So hard in fact you can use sintered countertops as a butcher block and cut food right on it. You can literally drop a slab of sintered stone and it won’t crack. It’s not porous either.
Audra, wow that was a lot of helpful material in a short vid. The new builds seem to have been taken over by HIGH contrast white and black. Sterile and lifeless. The white kitchen cabinets are all the rage, for sure not my taste. Like an operating room, if someone removes spleens from their guests it may be practical. The bright white is contrasted with black everything else, including artwork. Ugh, it feels like my retinas are under assault. My homes have flat white paint in common spaces. And the white paint is best if rose tinted, not green, etc. Warmth is key. Your a superstar sweet Audra, thank you for sharing your talents with us.
I agree. The Farmhouse modern look is everywhere!
Thanks so much for your kind compliment...and really appreciate your perspective.
I totally agree, the all-white and black trend is getting a little too much!
I have been interested in interior design since I bough a house in this april. I live in dallas. and I like watching your interior youtube video and learning english. haha thank you. you are my english teacher as well. haha
These are really good tips. Thanks for sharing.
Time stamps for each suggestion would be great in this video. Good job.
We're painting our home interior pure white. It just goes with everything, and we like it. We have grouted ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Do people like ceramic tile these days? Thanks! 👍👍👍
There are some nice ceramic tile choices but the shape (NOT SQUARE) makes it look more high end.
For marble in the bathroom, seal it before grouting marble tile. Your installer may not know you do their m Otherwise, the grout will adhere to the marble and it will be impossible to remove the spillover. Ask me how I know.
Very good tip...thanks John!!
Audra I met with a real estate agent today and I used your 13 questions and it worked out beautifully. It really helps to determine who’s who in the real estate game! Thank you for that! Also, the butcher block can be safely sealed and made food safe. I agree it’s very, very beautiful & truly never goes out of style imo
Yah...I am so glad I could help with the interview..Congrats! Also, thanks for tip on butcher block. LOVE IT SO MUCH!
@@AudraLambert me too!
@@AudraLambert if you have a referral for a “Audra double”, pls send her/him my way! Im in FL (Dade City) and will be selling my home. I am in the interviewing realtors, decluttering, small repairs/touch-up paint and curb appeal stage. Lost my spouse in April this yr and also as an empty nester, I need to downsize. Remember, “Audra double” only lol
Please do a video on countertops. I need new ones, and I would love to hear your suggestions.
Great suggestion...on it.
Grew up with white walls in the 1960s. Terribly boring and a missed opportunity to add character to rooms. However, I understand it's best if selling.
What is considered a mid-range home? Thanks
OMgoodness THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for letting us know what’s trending and what’s on its way out❣️😊
Thank God grey is out. But we still see it showing up in houses rennovated for the job market. Up here in Canada, where it's white/grey half the year and 40 below, the last thing we want is cold colors in our homes!
Open shelving was never good to me. I am old and practical. I believe that classic styles will always have some appeal. And I live in the East Coast where trends are probably more conservative. In our case 2019, the cost of a slab of granite to be much more cost effective than quartz. We got a beautiful piece. It had veins of blueish gray, beige, and more. I used a dark blue subway tile back splash. The group was a darkish grey. The walls are a warm very pale grey. I fought against the grey and couldn't find a decent color palette. I finally gave in when I realized I had a real stone fire place made of local field gray stone. It was literally the elephant in the room. So I gave up and incorporated gray, slightly.
Agreed with you especially kitchen cabinet handles ( we have exactly same one).
We have white track lighting over the kitchen island. I am wondering if I need to change it to some simple pendants or keep it.
Please advice:-) Thank you, Audra
Hello there...I am not in love with track lighting..it just depends if its an eye soar. If it kinda blends it, you should be fine. I another fixture would make the room come together, then perhaps you invest in a pendant. I would check with your trusted realtor. Just don't go too crazy.
Thank you so much:-) I really enjoy your youtube. @@AudraLambert
What do chips in quartz look like?
I love granite still! I would love to see a whole video on counter tops with photos or videos for examples.
Fixtures, draperies, flooring, etc.
Well, I think I will do a video on this topic...people seem to like it. Regarding the quartz, i have small chips around the corners. It annoys me. However, I know the problem will vanish as soon as my son is out of the house.
I get the no signs and lots of farmhouse stuff if you're selling your house. But, for those who aren't moving, if you love it, go for it. It can be done in a timeless manner. Also, Shaker cabinets are not going out of style anytime soon.
I had a black walnut butcher block island and I miss it so much. It was treated with an oil, only had to retreat every six months. My kids spilled koolaid on its, it took red wine regularly lol. For butcher block it depends on the wood species, it was a lot harder than some marbles and softer stones.
@AudraLambert is there any benefit in using all name brand kitchen and bathroom fixtures when upgrading for sale?
I put soapstone in my kitchen. I love the ‘warmth’ and ‘softness.’
Oh my goodness...that is one of my FAVs!! That is an amazing material. I just love it too. Dang, I wish I would have added that one. Ugh. Great choice!!
Hi Audra! Thinking of selling an apartment , kind if upper class. If I were to change the kitchen facades or just repaint them, could you recommend any company for this? Thank you .
What about a satin gold color for the cabinet handles? 😊
Amen to plantation shutters! Just block out too much light.
I need practical, beautiful and timeless. I have had white cabinets and black appliances/hardware for 10 years and I just don't love it anymore. With white walls, it's simply too much white and I'm constantly painting or decorating to try to find the right balance. The black appliances show every finger print or smudge and never look clean. But I love my granite countertop. It is very durable, it doesn't stain or chip easily. I also do not want laminate or LVP floors in my living space. For me, it will be brown wood floors & cabinets, white walls, white granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and nickel hardware/fixtures in my next home. And, I also agree, no more signs.
Just happen to stumble on your website. We were getting ready to put our home on the market but had to stop temporarily. It was good for my hubby to hear,, UNCLUTTER, he's a procrastinator. Says we can't move in 30 days if we have to. I say NO we can't IF you don't start dealing with your CRAP today. We had an issue with deeds to our property in GA so it's gone into the court system so have 4-5 months to declutter and freshen up our home IF I can get him off his you know what. Thank again will save your videos for viewing again soon.