I like an aesthetically pleasing trash can (I have the Kohler) because guests feel like they instantly know where it is without having to ask or peruse, so they feel more at home in my home. That’s just me.
I agree, we have the Brabantia Bo Touch bin, its aesthetically pleasing, in a corner and out of the way. It's nice as you suggest for guests to find. Anyhoo that was the only suggestion that missed the mark for me, I LOVED the other suggestions Kiva had 😊
Agreed, it's also lost storage in a small kitchen and when it's under the sink as it often is at houses I have visited, someone is always in the way of the trash as they cook/clean. And it gets dirty quickly since you can't use a foot pedal on a door. Everyone's got a trash can it's no biggie!
Same, I have a simple human duo (trash/recycle) dupe from Walmart. It’s on the side of a counter where it’s not immediately visible. Something about trash in a cabinet bothers me. 🤷🏾♀️
I like a trash can that has a pedal in front so you can open it without having to touch it with your hands. I have the Simple Human Butterfly - it's really good for small spaces.
agreed. think the solution to the problem shouldn't create another problem. Would rather use the extra cabinet space to hide small appliances to reduce counter clutter. also the act of asking the host for trash location as if it's the wifi code--with like a raw banana peel in your hand--doesn't seem that dignifying.
Unpopular opinion: I don't like putting trash cans in cabinets. Trash is smelly, constantly decomposing, and messy. The less I can jostle it around regularly the better. The more separation and sealing I can give it the better. Trash is also moist, and I don't want that moisture creating any kind of ecosystem in my cabinetry. Cleaning around trash bins that sit inside a cabinet, even on tracks, is a nightmare since liquids occasionally drip and small bits of trash occasionally spill. And if you're like me, you like to clean the can often!
My two trash cans pull out of a cabinet but they aren’t on any tracks. They hang in the air by metal bars. Very easy to clean! I have no problems with my garbage getting nasty. Most food goes down the garbage disposal as does anything liquid. As for any grease , I pour it into a special container that I keep under the sink. I love my garbage cans hidden from view! It’s so funny how different us women can be! Good thing we get to do whatever we want!
I also love having my garbage bins hidden in the cabinets under my sink. I have four bins because in NYC we recycle paper, plastic and redeemable plastic bottles which must be rinsed out. The last bin is for regular trash. I take the trash out daily so it doesn't smell. I do take items that might be particularly smelly directly outside. No problems with spills on the tracks.
I like them under the sink. All food scraps go in a covered compost pail. Any trash containers or bottles that held food or liquid are rinsed and shaken to get water droplets off. I have under sink liner to protect the cabinet. Trash is emptied almost daily. Hate a garbage can sitting in the kitchen, occupying space. Destroys the aesthetic for me.
There's this home I saw on TH-cam, to hide their TV cords, the built a false projected wall infront of the actual wall that opens up like a closet door so they can still access the cables easily. That's what I'd like to do in my own house
I use black gaffer tape to hide lamp cords by taping them over the back of the chest or table and taping them along the backside of the leg that faces the wall. It makes the area underneath look clean and uncluttered. The cords aren't visible from the front or side. 👍
I have decoupaged outlet and light switch covers to match the decor of the room. I realize this draws more attention to them, but I like the whimsy of it, and my style is boho/maximalist. I have found that cocktail napkins offer an endless variety of styles and aesthetics for decoupage. Also, if you're going to place a large/heavy piece of furniture in front of an outlet and block it, first plug in an extension cord so you'll still have access to the power. You can thank me later!
I LOVE the dog toy basket. My dog loves to dig through the toys and picking one out. It’s so adorable and it just looks adorable too as an interior object. (He doesn’t put the toys back though 😂) Just like nice dog beds, they make a home look so cozy and cuddly 🥰
One of your best videos ever! I absolutely love the tips that you recommended for hiding the pet peeves that have been bothering me! Thanks Kiva, I love your videos!💜👍💙
You dont even need the tracks in your cabinet! I dont have the tracks in my cabinet, but I still keep a smaller trash can in there and use the plastic bags you get when you shop at stores in it. Then I have my large 13 gal trash can in the broom closet and when my kitchen bin is full I just take that bag into the larger can. That way I dont have to walk far to throw away scraps when Im in the kitchen, but I also have the large bin so Im not taking the trash outside daily. Awesome tips, Kiva. Love your videos.
My husband is an audiophile and his stereo speakers are huge and quite attractive. We would never hide them in a cupboard. We also display his beautiful guitars as artwork in framed cases. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Love the suggestions for hiding cords and outlets. There's a narrow wall in my foyer with a shelf built into it. There's a switch plate there that's the bane of my existence. I'm exploring the idea of using a piano or cabinet hinge-like attachment with a gallery-wrapped art piece, or possibly a framed art piece with some depth (as a door) to camouflage the switch plate, while keeping it accessible. On another wall is a thermostat (hate it). I'm wondering how/if using a gallery-wrapped canvas art piece will effect the accuracy of the thermostat.
Yeah, my hall has a breaker box on the wall. i hung a canvas painting there, unframed, but it was always getting bumped. I finally left it alone. The hall's not particularly lit since it's so short, so I no longer pay it much mind.
In Sweden we always have our kitchen trash can under the sink. Been like that for like atleast 60 years. A trash can on the floor in the kitchen in sweden is just odd.
I love this video so much! I am always looking for ways to hide the “ugly things”. I don’t mind the little inconveniences for the sake of a nice, sleek design. I did my thermostat behind some art, and I don’t mind moving it when I need to access it. Same with my outlets! I have a projector instead of a tv. Something about having a giant black box on the wall I despise! I just pull the screen down when I wanna watch something! Would love a part 2 with bathroom tips!
But then you have to hide the projector, lol. I think the best solution for an ugly TV is that Frame TV that costs more than a down payment on a house.
Love theses tips! Grandma KB and her shoe vase would get along with my mother 😊 my mother made sure with any object no matter how ugly or ordinary, she would minimize, hide, or accessorise it. She would decant mouthwash in a crystal decanter with small glasses on a tray!
Omg this was SUCH a helpful video! You’re seriously the best interior design TH-camr for coming up with AMAZING ideas/suggestions. I also love that in other videos you will come up with ideas for different styles as well, instead of assuming that everyone is into the same farmhouse style that all of these other TH-camrs are solely pursuing.
I have a very nice bowl on my coffee table designated to hold the remote controls. I love it. My question is how do I get my husband to put the controls “in” the bowl not beside the bowl?
I painted my celing fan, and I love it. Before it was installed, I knew I wanted a color that they don't come in. It needed to go with my color palette, so I purchased the style I liked but purchased in white, then painted it. Now, whenever I change up my colors, I remove the blades, paint them, and put them back together. I do a contrast on the part that the blades connect to. At this time, that is the same as the blades. I love your posts. Thank you. 🎉
Very useful. If you attach the stretched canvas art to the wall with little hinges on one side, it can be easily opened. I did that with my thermostat.
Kiva, your fur baby is adorable! Ours does not believe his herd of squeaky animals should *EVER* be captive in a basket. We've tried, but he takes them out no matter what. The best compromise we've found is to push them under the coffee table. I'm ok with that. He is the sunshine of life 🐶
Thank you for the tips and tricks. As always they are very practical as they are aesthetician. Can you please suggest ways to jazz up the cat tree and cat tree placement in general? I love my kitty and he loves his gigantic cat tree which sits right by the bay window blocking everything.
I just utilized your tips about making artwork look better by getting some great frames and mats on Facebook marketplace and a few more at ikea and now have a pile of artwork I can’t wait to hang up in my office (that I’m redoing as my Xmas present to me)
Kiva, such down to earth and practical tips. For the fans, certainly NOT with lights and low profile looks much better. Fandalier? crazy stuff. I am in FL so they are very useful year-round. I got fans to match the ceiling color as much as possible and yes, I use those dust magnate swifter things to wipe them so the dust doesn't just fall down on everything. They sell knock off swifters at the dollar stores AND you can shake them out outside and reuse them. Thanks again, and keep smiling sweetheart.
I love the idea of covering up appliances like a cabinet. However, I personally wouldn't cover the oven because there are some foods, like some cakes or souffles, that require watching them through the window. If you have to open the door, the cake can fall. So, if you bake a lot, just something to keep in mind! But otherwise i love the covered dishwashers and fridges!
Oh My Gosh - The ceiling fan idea is fantastic and I have already been planning to get a basic black ceiling fan without anything fancy or ornate that will be so much easier to clean too. It will be a surprise for my daughter because she hates the busy ornate enormous fan in her room.
This is much better than eliminating the fan altogether! They are fairly easy to switch out and definitely easier to clean. I hope your daughter loves it, Mary!
I got a trasher slider to fit my kitchen's under cabinets, but it was literally half an inch too small for the *border.* 😝 Dang it! Lol! Make sure things measure the entrance of the cabinet too! So now I have 1 slider for trash and pull out the second a little for recycling 😉
I appreciate your practical ideas and encouragement to make the necessary changes, for a beautiful and enjoyable home. P.S: I find having trash cans, etc. not on the floor, makes cleaning, sweeping and mopping the floors & floor boards much easier & quicker. No need to move things out of the way.
I just did the trash can rack because our new dog kept knocking the trash can over and pulling out trash. Only after the trash cans were hidden away was I like 'wow this also just looks a lot better without our garbage for all to see.' Great tip even if you don't have dogs!
Love this video! I like to hide everything. I want my style to shine. The space needs to be functional, but if I can hide some of the functional components that is a huge win.
Baskets ! Yes , baskets for everything . Great for covering speakers as the sound is not distorted . So useful for toys , kids and dogs , toys that is ! Over long cords and extension cords can be dropped into them . Shoes, gloves , scarves and hats can all be stored in baskets by the door , and they can ' breath ' . Lidded baskets are great to hold loose change and keys . Also tv remote controls , and all the other gizmos for games are great in baskets . Finally , baskets or woven trays hung on the wall to cover unsightly outlets , thermostats or security systems . If your decor isn't boho natural you can always paint the baskets , or further decorate them to match your aesthetic .
Something I thought about doing with my speakers was cutting little inlets into the wall, almost like cabinets, and setting the speakers in there. Then you can either add a mesh cover plate, slider, or even a decorative light in front.
Many speakers have vents to increase bass, if the vents are too close to a solid surface you'll get boomy and over emphasized bass. Make sure the speakers are unvented or have front vents. Also there are speakers designed recessed into the wall - these won't be cheap, but they are designed to work properly when hidden.
Litter box? Would love some tips on this. I bought a large rectangle wicker piece of furniture from Target that could be a storage chest or coffee table. Cut a hole on the side of it big enough for my cat to enter and exit. Glue gunned around the opening. Lined it with plastic that is periodically replaced and put the litter box in there. It works and its not noticeable--easy to remove lid and clean. Wondering if anyone else has any better ideas. I looked for months and then just decided to create my own.
My aunt put a kitty door in a panel of a cabinet door in the bathroom, and she has the litter box under the sink. She has cabinets with panels on it, so you can't even tell it's a cat door because she cut it out of the door and then reattached it on a hinge
Hi Kiva! I love your content! 💕 Your videos have really helped me when it comes decorating and organizing my apartment. My apartment is a small 1 bedroom, and I share it with my husband. I’m continuing my education this month by joining a certificate program before I start my master’s next year, and I am in dire need of an office space. Plus, I’m an upcoming content creator as well, and I’m tired of working from my couch lol. We plan to put a desk in our bedroom, so that it’s out of sight and not taking up the bit of space we have left in the living room. I want my bedroom to be aesthetically pleasing, but I still want all the essentials of an office. So, I say all of this to ask, how would you recommend hiding a printer and a shredder in a small office space?
@@lauralaforge558 Yes, thanks for replying btw! So, actually this coming month me and my husband are moving to a 2 bedroom, and we’re going to turn the extra bedroom into an office/guest room. I decided to go with a standing desk and an IKEA Alex drawer for the additional space that I need. My degree program is over now, but I’m still pursuing content creation and intend to work from home after my military service as well. So I think a standing desk is perfect for extended periods of working, and it gives the real estate that I need for all of my equipment. As for the printer, it is going to go on top of the IKEA file cabinet. And since we’ll have additional space, I can find somewhere to tuck my shredder, or I’ll just put it under my desk or beside the Alex drawer.
@@baddiewiththebooks congrats on finishing your degree program! I have an Ikea sit stand desk. The cheapest non electric version (I prefer non-electric things since electric is something extra that can break). If you happen to get an Ikea sit stand desk OR another that is cheap particle board top AND plan to get a clamp on 3 monitor mount, my advice is to put a 2x4 on top of the desk and clamp the mount. The clamp broke through my desk twice before I did that. Probably you wouldn't have the same situation as me but just in case... Lol. It sounds like you're killing it at life! Thank you for your service as well.
This is one of my favorite posts of yours. Keep them coming. How do you hide things in plain sight on the counter? I have a Lomi composter which I LOVE, but it is sizable. No appliance garage and you can’t put it away and take it out.
The cord box🙌🏾. I saw that and immediately ordered 3 from Amazon. They came yesterday and what a huge difference. I need one more (it’ll be here Monday), I love them! Thanks, Kiva😊
Love the suggestions, I know you dont have kids, but can you do one that's dedicated for us parents that have toys and all types of playpins etc for us please!!
My friend came up with a really smart solution to hide a litter box for her cat. She put it inside a little cabinet in her living room. She basically just cut a hole in the side (which faces a hallway) for her cat and put the litter box inside. You'd never guess there was a litter box inside just by looking at the cabinet.
I love ceiling fans which are functional in a hot and humid zone where we live. There are many styles of ceiling fans. Select a design looks best at your home. Moreover, shoes are smelly after a day’s wear in hot zones, they need time to air in a good ventilation storage. Designers got to travel extensively and take in the environmental data.
Ikea sells under cabinets track system for garbage and it actually looks quite ok. We didn’t use it because it’s too big for us and it took a while to find the right size. But now that we have it we really enjoy using it. I insisted on having a separate compost bin (7L) with a lid from Joseph Joseph that hangs on the inside of the cabinet door for organic waste, so it wouldn’t smell.
If you can't hide your kitchen appliances - make sure they match! My toaster, stand mixer and water bar are all white and silver in the pale gray and white area of the kitchen. Other smaller items are either black, white or silver.
I'm a big fan of pretty storage boxes, big and small. I just keep them. Sooner or later I find a use for them. My kid's playmobil is inside a pretty box with a lid, as if it's part of the living room's decoration. Other toys are also on pretty boxes on the bookcase but you can't immediatly see that it's colouring books and barbies in there.
Ikea has some really nice shoe cabinets. I'd like to get one for our entryway. They're kind of short in depth so you can't put much on top, but that also means more room in the hallway!
I couldn't stop looking at your painting ... the one with the lady .....her face scare me ..lol....love how you are brave to have these bold paintings in your home...👏👏...Thanks for the videos.
To clear off bathroom vanity counter, I plan to add a kitchen tower with swing up door hiding an appliance garage and outlets for our electric toothbrushes, beard trimmer, hearing aid charger, etc.
For the TV cable... if you've got a proper height piece of furniture below it (not a super low TV stand) then this will work. Add a thumbtack or small nail or hook behind the bottom edge of the TV and run the power cords ACROSS the bottom of the screen (but behind). Run it as far to the end as you need it, then let it hang vertically, where you will then place tall decor in front of it to hide it. I use a picture frame over a stack of books and a candle. If you've got a super low TV stand, it won't look great since you'd need a tall piece that would look disproportionate.
I grew up with older people... LOL They told me always put the remote back on top of the TV or the TV stand or console. And actually it looks better than putting it on a coffee table. Besides that I don't do coffee tables I hate them for more than one reason.
I KB. I have a question about feather/down pillow inserts. I love that they hold their shape and a karate chop shape. BUT! I have a problem that the feathers work their way out of the pillow cover and poke me and my guest. One, how embrassing. And two, they hurt. It is typical? And can you recommend another good quality pillow insert? Thank you. Love your videos!
I have a hideous retro towel warmer in my bathroom😢 I wanted to get rid of it but apparently it is part of the water heating system in the apartment and they said unless the whole apartment changes it , I can't change it, it is sticking like a sore thumb and dates the whole bathroom which is already dated enough 😅 it is metal color, what would you recommend to hide it 😢 shaill I spray paint it to gold to act like its an important piece for me and I am proud to keep it 😊 or black to make it smaller? ( as if its possible?)thank you Kiva and all ❤❤
Thank you Kibha. I will try a few of those. Great advice as always. Love your home style. Any chance of a video on painting nd styling mdf wardrobe doors please? Thank you kindly Shiv (London U. K.)
If you put the tv at a lower height you can avoid having a gap where the cords are visible at all. As a bonus it'll be a much more comfortable viewing experience.
When I remodeled my kitchen, I kept asking the designer where the trash can would go. She was uninterested in thinking about trash. I have limited lower cabinets, so I can't hide it. It took me 15 years to find the best place for it. Still annoyed that we didn't address it when it would have been easier.
Putting a trash can in one of the lower cabinets won't work. I have a small kitchen and limited cabinet storage. Since when are appliances ugly? It's a kitchen, and I like seeing some of my appliances. I want to see my stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker, and glass canisters.
@@rekwa3860 yea, I have a small basket attached to the inside of the cabinet door under the sink. Hides it, frees up floor space, and contains the smell.
I'm in TX and we all have central A/C but we also all have ceiling fans. I've never found them useful because we rarely have that mild 70 ish weather where it makes a diff to move the warmer air up. They just gather dust. However I get a box fan for the white noise, lol. Super ugly.
For trash, I actually put the shallow rattan basket container on top of the grandfather's clock. It works because I only put little scraps of paper and tissues in it and no one else uses it.
We have a super high bed and 9 foot ceilings my husband wants to switch out the fan in an unused room and put it in our bedroom above bed! So unsafe! I’ve been looking into blameless ceiling fans or hidden bladed ceiling fans instead.
Contractors lie? Who knew? The placement of cabinet door fronts on appliances can get a bit pricey, especially the refrigerator. For my money clean appliance fronts that look like appliances makes a kitchen look like a kitchen.
Hi, I love your channel. I've got a question for you, "What can I do to cover a metal electrical access panel door?" It's huge (12 x 15), grey metal. It's on a wall in my hall. I've looked at pictures, but having a picture in that spot would look weird too. Any suggestions?
I have a huge electrical panel on a wall in a guest room. So frustrating! My husband hung a black framed mirror with piano hinges attached to the wall , so the mirror covered the panel, but we could swing open the mirror like a cabinet door when we need access to the electrical panel. Would a mirror look ok in your hallway? Or an alternate object, like a bulletin board or chalk board or metal pieces of abstract art? In my case, the mirror looked weird all by itself, as it was off-centered, so I found two smaller mirrors that had black frames, also, and hung them to one side of the big mirror, so the whole arrangement looks balanced on the wall. I wish I could share a picture ! Good luck!
I like an aesthetically pleasing trash can (I have the Kohler) because guests feel like they instantly know where it is without having to ask or peruse, so they feel more at home in my home. That’s just me.
I agree, we have the Brabantia Bo Touch bin, its aesthetically pleasing, in a corner and out of the way. It's nice as you suggest for guests to find. Anyhoo that was the only suggestion that missed the mark for me, I LOVED the other suggestions Kiva had 😊
Agreed, it's also lost storage in a small kitchen and when it's under the sink as it often is at houses I have visited, someone is always in the way of the trash as they cook/clean. And it gets dirty quickly since you can't use a foot pedal on a door. Everyone's got a trash can it's no biggie!
Same, I have a simple human duo (trash/recycle) dupe from Walmart. It’s on the side of a counter where it’s not immediately visible. Something about trash in a cabinet bothers me. 🤷🏾♀️
I like a trash can that has a pedal in front so you can open it without having to touch it with your hands. I have the Simple Human Butterfly - it's really good for small spaces.
agreed. think the solution to the problem shouldn't create another problem. Would rather use the extra cabinet space to hide small appliances to reduce counter clutter. also the act of asking the host for trash location as if it's the wifi code--with like a raw banana peel in your hand--doesn't seem that dignifying.
Unpopular opinion: I don't like putting trash cans in cabinets. Trash is smelly, constantly decomposing, and messy. The less I can jostle it around regularly the better. The more separation and sealing I can give it the better. Trash is also moist, and I don't want that moisture creating any kind of ecosystem in my cabinetry. Cleaning around trash bins that sit inside a cabinet, even on tracks, is a nightmare since liquids occasionally drip and small bits of trash occasionally spill. And if you're like me, you like to clean the can often!
Absolutely agree. Hygiene trumps aesthetics!
Yes I don't like keeping a trash can inside the cabinet, to me it is disgusting
My two trash cans pull out of a cabinet but they aren’t on any tracks. They hang in the air by metal bars. Very easy to clean! I have no problems with my garbage getting nasty. Most food goes down the garbage disposal as does anything liquid. As for any grease , I pour it into a special container that I keep under the sink. I love my garbage cans hidden from view! It’s so funny how different us women can be! Good thing we get to do whatever we want!
I also love having my garbage bins hidden in the cabinets under my sink. I have four bins because in NYC we recycle paper, plastic and redeemable plastic bottles which must be rinsed out. The last bin is for regular trash. I take the trash out daily so it doesn't smell. I do take items that might be particularly smelly directly outside. No problems with spills on the tracks.
I like them under the sink. All food scraps go in a covered compost pail. Any trash containers or bottles that held food or liquid are rinsed and shaken to get water droplets off. I have under sink liner to protect the cabinet. Trash is emptied almost daily. Hate a garbage can sitting in the kitchen, occupying space. Destroys the aesthetic for me.
There's this home I saw on TH-cam, to hide their TV cords, the built a false projected wall infront of the actual wall that opens up like a closet door so they can still access the cables easily. That's what I'd like to do in my own house
I use black gaffer tape to hide lamp cords by taping them over the back of the chest or table and taping them along the backside of the leg that faces the wall. It makes the area underneath look clean and uncluttered. The cords aren't visible from the front or side. 👍
I have decoupaged outlet and light switch covers to match the decor of the room. I realize this draws more attention to them, but I like the whimsy of it, and my style is boho/maximalist. I have found that cocktail napkins offer an endless variety of styles and aesthetics for decoupage.
Also, if you're going to place a large/heavy piece of furniture in front of an outlet and block it, first plug in an extension cord so you'll still have access to the power. You can thank me later!
You’ve just blown my mind with the cocktail napkin idea!
I LOVE the dog toy basket. My dog loves to dig through the toys and picking one out. It’s so adorable and it just looks adorable too as an interior object. (He doesn’t put the toys back though 😂) Just like nice dog beds, they make a home look so cozy and cuddly 🥰
One of your best videos ever! I absolutely love the tips that you recommended for hiding the pet peeves that have been bothering me! Thanks Kiva, I love your videos!💜👍💙
You’re too sweet! Thank you so much Gayle! 💕
I LOVE the practicality of your advice on everything but especially ceiling fans. As a "menopause victim" 😆 its a necessity not a fashion choice.
Especially if you live in the South!
You dont even need the tracks in your cabinet! I dont have the tracks in my cabinet, but I still keep a smaller trash can in there and use the plastic bags you get when you shop at stores in it. Then I have my large 13 gal trash can in the broom closet and when my kitchen bin is full I just take that bag into the larger can. That way I dont have to walk far to throw away scraps when Im in the kitchen, but I also have the large bin so Im not taking the trash outside daily.
Awesome tips, Kiva. Love your videos.
My husband is an audiophile and his stereo speakers are huge and quite attractive. We would never hide them in a cupboard. We also display his beautiful guitars as artwork in framed cases.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Love the suggestions for hiding cords and outlets. There's a narrow wall in my foyer with a shelf built into it. There's a switch plate there that's the bane of my existence. I'm exploring the idea of using a piano or cabinet hinge-like attachment with a gallery-wrapped art piece, or possibly a framed art piece with some depth (as a door) to camouflage the switch plate, while keeping it accessible. On another wall is a thermostat (hate it). I'm wondering how/if using a gallery-wrapped canvas art piece will effect the accuracy of the thermostat.
Maybe your art piece could be something filigree that allows airflow. Not canvas art. Something sculptural...
Yeah, my hall has a breaker box on the wall. i hung a canvas painting there, unframed, but it was always getting bumped. I finally left it alone. The hall's not particularly lit since it's so short, so I no longer pay it much mind.
In Sweden we always have our kitchen trash can under the sink. Been like that for like atleast 60 years. A trash can on the floor in the kitchen in sweden is just odd.
I love this video so much! I am always looking for ways to hide the “ugly things”. I don’t mind the little inconveniences for the sake of a nice, sleek design. I did my thermostat behind some art, and I don’t mind moving it when I need to access it. Same with my outlets! I have a projector instead of a tv. Something about having a giant black box on the wall I despise! I just pull the screen down when I wanna watch something! Would love a part 2 with bathroom tips!
But then you have to hide the projector, lol. I think the best solution for an ugly TV is that Frame TV that costs more than a down payment on a house.
It’s a snow day in NYC and I’m binge watching DIY with KB. Thanks for the great tips.
Why have I never thought to use the tracks for a trashcan?! These tips are the best and very doable! Thanks for making this this video!
Thanks for watching Davina!! 💕
Love theses tips! Grandma KB and her shoe vase would get along with my mother 😊 my mother made sure with any object no matter how ugly or ordinary, she would minimize, hide, or accessorise it. She would decant mouthwash in a crystal decanter with small glasses on a tray!
Omg this was SUCH a helpful video! You’re seriously the best interior design TH-camr for coming up with AMAZING ideas/suggestions. I also love that in other videos you will come up with ideas for different styles as well, instead of assuming that everyone is into the same farmhouse style that all of these other TH-camrs are solely pursuing.
I have a very nice bowl on my coffee table designated to hold the remote controls. I love it. My question is how do I get my husband to put the controls “in” the bowl not beside the bowl?
🙄🙄🙄!!!
My husband scatters things all over the house no matter how hard I try to keep it organized.
Get a new husband lol
marry a german they are perfectionists
I painted my celing fan, and I love it. Before it was installed, I knew I wanted a color that they don't come in. It needed to go with my color palette, so I purchased the style I liked but purchased in white, then painted it. Now, whenever I change up my colors, I remove the blades, paint them, and put them back together. I do a contrast on the part that the blades connect to. At this time, that is the same as the blades.
I love your posts. Thank you. 🎉
Very useful. If you attach the stretched canvas art to the wall with little hinges on one side, it can be easily opened. I did that with my thermostat.
Amazing tip!! Thanks for sharing!
Kiva, your fur baby is adorable! Ours does not believe his herd of squeaky animals should *EVER* be captive in a basket. We've tried, but he takes them out no matter what. The best compromise we've found is to push them under the coffee table. I'm ok with that. He is the sunshine of life 🐶
For trash cans I think Vipp and Wesco are pretty nice. Had undersink trash cans before and not a fan of a smelly cabinet.
Thank you for the tips and tricks. As always they are very practical as they are aesthetician.
Can you please suggest ways to jazz up the cat tree and cat tree placement in general? I love my kitty and he loves his gigantic cat tree which sits right by the bay window blocking everything.
I just utilized your tips about making artwork look better by getting some great frames and mats on Facebook marketplace and a few more at ikea and now have a pile of artwork I can’t wait to hang up in my office (that I’m redoing as my Xmas present to me)
Omg I love using FB marketplace for frames!! I’m sure they look amazing! 💕
This might be your best video yet! I love all of your suggestions. Thank you for making this video. My pup and I thank you!
Thanks so much Michele! What kind of pup do you have? 💕
Kiva, such down to earth and practical tips. For the fans, certainly NOT with lights and low profile looks much better. Fandalier? crazy stuff. I am in FL so they are very useful year-round. I got fans to match the ceiling color as much as possible and yes, I use those dust magnate swifter things to wipe them so the dust doesn't just fall down on everything. They sell knock off swifters at the dollar stores AND you can shake them out outside and reuse them.
Thanks again, and keep smiling sweetheart.
I love the idea of covering up appliances like a cabinet. However, I personally wouldn't cover the oven because there are some foods, like some cakes or souffles, that require watching them through the window. If you have to open the door, the cake can fall. So, if you bake a lot, just something to keep in mind! But otherwise i love the covered dishwashers and fridges!
Oh My Gosh - The ceiling fan idea is fantastic and I have already been planning to get a basic black ceiling fan without anything fancy or ornate that will be so much easier to clean too. It will be a surprise for my daughter because she hates the busy ornate enormous fan in her room.
This is much better than eliminating the fan altogether! They are fairly easy to switch out and definitely easier to clean. I hope your daughter loves it, Mary!
@@KivaBrent The one in my room was already installed and it even has a remote to turn both fan and overhead light on and off. SOOOO convenient.
I got a trasher slider to fit my kitchen's under cabinets, but it was literally half an inch too small for the *border.* 😝 Dang it! Lol! Make sure things measure the entrance of the cabinet too! So now I have 1 slider for trash and pull out the second a little for recycling 😉
I appreciate your practical ideas and encouragement to make the necessary changes, for a beautiful and enjoyable home. P.S: I find having trash cans, etc. not on the floor, makes cleaning, sweeping and mopping the floors & floor boards much easier & quicker. No need to move things out of the way.
I just did the trash can rack because our new dog kept knocking the trash can over and pulling out trash. Only after the trash cans were hidden away was I like 'wow this also just looks a lot better without our garbage for all to see.' Great tip even if you don't have dogs!
Love this video! I like to hide everything. I want my style to shine. The space needs to be functional, but if I can hide some of the functional components that is a huge win.
Baskets ! Yes , baskets for everything . Great for covering speakers as the sound is not distorted . So useful for toys , kids and dogs , toys that is !
Over long cords and extension cords can be dropped into them . Shoes, gloves , scarves and hats can all be stored in baskets by the door , and they can ' breath ' . Lidded baskets are great to hold loose change and keys .
Also tv remote controls , and all the other gizmos for games are great in baskets . Finally , baskets or woven trays hung on the wall to cover unsightly outlets , thermostats or security systems .
If your decor isn't boho natural you can always paint the baskets , or further decorate them to match your aesthetic .
Thanks for the tips again! Love the brown on you ♥️
Also for the remotes, I tend to use Velcro and stick them somewhere close but discreet 😉
Something I thought about doing with my speakers was cutting little inlets into the wall, almost like cabinets, and setting the speakers in there. Then you can either add a mesh cover plate, slider, or even a decorative light in front.
Many speakers have vents to increase bass, if the vents are too close to a solid surface you'll get boomy and over emphasized bass. Make sure the speakers are unvented or have front vents. Also there are speakers designed recessed into the wall - these won't be cheap, but they are designed to work properly when hidden.
Ikea has a great low profile shoe cabinet. HEMNES shoe cabinet. Less than 9 inches deep, great in an entry hall.
Litter box? Would love some tips on this. I bought a large rectangle wicker piece of furniture from Target that could be a storage chest or coffee table. Cut a hole on the side of it big enough for my cat to enter and exit. Glue gunned around the opening. Lined it with plastic that is periodically replaced and put the litter box in there. It works and its not noticeable--easy to remove lid and clean. Wondering if anyone else has any better ideas. I looked for months and then just decided to create my own.
My aunt put a kitty door in a panel of a cabinet door in the bathroom, and she has the litter box under the sink. She has cabinets with panels on it, so you can't even tell it's a cat door because she cut it out of the door and then reattached it on a hinge
Hi Kiva! I love your content! 💕 Your videos have really helped me when it comes decorating and organizing my apartment. My apartment is a small 1 bedroom, and I share it with my husband. I’m continuing my education this month by joining a certificate program before I start my master’s next year, and I am in dire need of an office space. Plus, I’m an upcoming content creator as well, and I’m tired of working from my couch lol. We plan to put a desk in our bedroom, so that it’s out of sight and not taking up the bit of space we have left in the living room. I want my bedroom to be aesthetically pleasing, but I still want all the essentials of an office. So, I say all of this to ask, how would you recommend hiding a printer and a shredder in a small office space?
It seems like people use Ikea cabinets. I'd search how to make a built in desk. Did you find a solution since your comment was posted?
@@lauralaforge558 Yes, thanks for replying btw! So, actually this coming month me and my husband are moving to a 2 bedroom, and we’re going to turn the extra bedroom into an office/guest room. I decided to go with a standing desk and an IKEA Alex drawer for the additional space that I need. My degree program is over now, but I’m still pursuing content creation and intend to work from home after my military service as well. So I think a standing desk is perfect for extended periods of working, and it gives the real estate that I need for all of my equipment. As for the printer, it is going to go on top of the IKEA file cabinet. And since we’ll have additional space, I can find somewhere to tuck my shredder, or I’ll just put it under my desk or beside the Alex drawer.
@@baddiewiththebooks congrats on finishing your degree program! I have an Ikea sit stand desk. The cheapest non electric version (I prefer non-electric things since electric is something extra that can break). If you happen to get an Ikea sit stand desk OR another that is cheap particle board top AND plan to get a clamp on 3 monitor mount, my advice is to put a 2x4 on top of the desk and clamp the mount. The clamp broke through my desk twice before I did that. Probably you wouldn't have the same situation as me but just in case... Lol.
It sounds like you're killing it at life! Thank you for your service as well.
I love your tips and as usual, your enthusiasm! ♥️
Thanks so much Monica! I appreciate you! 💕💕
This is one of my favorite posts of yours. Keep them coming. How do you hide things in plain sight on the counter? I have a Lomi composter which I LOVE, but it is sizable. No appliance garage and you can’t put it away and take it out.
The cord box🙌🏾. I saw that and immediately ordered 3 from Amazon. They came yesterday and what a huge difference. I need one more (it’ll be here Monday), I love them! Thanks, Kiva😊
Love the suggestions, I know you dont have kids, but can you do one that's dedicated for us parents that have toys and all types of playpins etc for us please!!
Love all eleven tips! I will be able to incorporate several of them.
I would do the track trash can. With the island -- less chance of mice. The covered cord solution is fantastic-- need that.
We ALL need this video!! Thank you.
Thanks for watching Leslie!! 💕
My friend came up with a really smart solution to hide a litter box for her cat. She put it inside a little cabinet in her living room. She basically just cut a hole in the side (which faces a hallway) for her cat and put the litter box inside. You'd never guess there was a litter box inside just by looking at the cabinet.
Kiva. Your suggestions never fail!!
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I love ceiling fans which are functional in a hot and humid zone where we live. There are many styles of ceiling fans. Select a design looks best at your home. Moreover, shoes are smelly after a day’s wear in hot zones, they need time to air in a good ventilation storage. Designers got to travel extensively and take in the environmental data.
Just ordered a sleek ceiling fan without a lite. The one that came with the house drove me crazy! Great tips!
Thank you for sharing amazing tips Kiva :) ❤️ Happy Holidays,Merry Christmas 🎄
Happy Holidays Pooja!! 💕
Ikea sells under cabinets track system for garbage and it actually looks quite ok. We didn’t use it because it’s too big for us and it took a while to find the right size. But now that we have it we really enjoy using it. I insisted on having a separate compost bin (7L) with a lid from Joseph Joseph that hangs on the inside of the cabinet door for organic waste, so it wouldn’t smell.
Nice video! I use a large pretty rustic vase and use it to store my controls 👌🏻
Wow! You took down your Christmas decorations already! Mine will probably be up well into January… maybe Valentine’s Day😜😂🤣
Love your videos!
Thank you so much, Sheryl! 💕
Great ideas. We put our cat toys into a large wooden salad bowl. Easy for cats to get their own toys and looks attractive.
Great tips! You learn something new everyday!
If you can't hide your kitchen appliances - make sure they match! My toaster, stand mixer and water bar are all white and silver in the pale gray and white area of the kitchen. Other smaller items are either black, white or silver.
I'm a big fan of pretty storage boxes, big and small. I just keep them. Sooner or later I find a use for them.
My kid's playmobil is inside a pretty box with a lid, as if it's part of the living room's decoration. Other toys are also on pretty boxes on the bookcase but you can't immediatly see that it's colouring books and barbies in there.
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
Thank you!! 💕
Ikea has some really nice shoe cabinets. I'd like to get one for our entryway. They're kind of short in depth so you can't put much on top, but that also means more room in the hallway!
I couldn't stop looking at your painting ... the one with the lady .....her face scare me ..lol....love how you are brave to have these bold paintings in your home...👏👏...Thanks for the videos.
Great tips!
To clear off bathroom vanity counter, I plan to add a kitchen tower with swing up door hiding an appliance garage and outlets for our electric toothbrushes, beard trimmer, hearing aid charger, etc.
I really do want a appliance cabinet to Narnia🤣
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Trash cans recommendation love that idea!.
Thank you for sharing
You always have such excellent ideas!
Thanks so much Nancy! 💕
For the TV cable... if you've got a proper height piece of furniture below it (not a super low TV stand) then this will work.
Add a thumbtack or small nail or hook behind the bottom edge of the TV and run the power cords ACROSS the bottom of the screen (but behind).
Run it as far to the end as you need it, then let it hang vertically, where you will then place tall decor in front of it to hide it. I use a picture frame over a stack of books and a candle.
If you've got a super low TV stand, it won't look great since you'd need a tall piece that would look disproportionate.
I grew up with older people... LOL They told me always put the remote back on top of the TV or the TV stand or console.
And actually it looks better than putting it on a coffee table. Besides that I don't do coffee tables I hate them for more than one reason.
I KB. I have a question about feather/down pillow inserts. I love that they hold their shape and a karate chop shape. BUT! I have a problem that the feathers work their way out of the pillow cover and poke me and my guest. One, how embrassing. And two, they hurt. It is typical? And can you recommend another good quality pillow insert? Thank you. Love your videos!
Thanks for the tips on the trash cans. I'd given up and just put googly eyes on top of them. RAWR!!!
Good stuff as always Kiva.
Thanks so much Cherise! 💕
Great suggestions
Thank you Cynthia!! 💕
Doors to Narnia. Love it!!
I love this ☺️ I have an exterior emergency power shutoff panel right outside my house next to my driveway and I have no clue what to do with it 🤷🏻♀️
I have a hideous retro towel warmer in my bathroom😢 I wanted to get rid of it but apparently it is part of the water heating system in the apartment and they said unless the whole apartment changes it , I can't change it, it is sticking like a sore thumb and dates the whole bathroom which is already dated enough 😅 it is metal color, what would you recommend to hide it 😢 shaill I spray paint it to gold to act like its an important piece for me and I am proud to keep it 😊 or black to make it smaller? ( as if its possible?)thank you Kiva and all ❤❤
Good ideas!
Thank you Kibha. I will try a few of those. Great advice as always. Love your home style. Any chance of a video on painting nd styling mdf wardrobe doors please? Thank you kindly
Shiv (London U. K.)
Keep an eye out for local pottery sales. We found a sale in Bend from a group potters and got some Amazing vases, plaques and vessels!
Yup, I could use several of these.
Thank you for the information its very useful.
If you put the tv at a lower height you can avoid having a gap where the cords are visible at all. As a bonus it'll be a much more comfortable viewing experience.
When I remodeled my kitchen, I kept asking the designer where the trash can would go. She was uninterested in thinking about trash. I have limited lower cabinets, so I can't hide it. It took me 15 years to find the best place for it. Still annoyed that we didn't address it when it would have been easier.
That wasn't a very good designer. Trash is part of a kitchen that you actually use.
Putting a trash can in one of the lower cabinets won't work. I have a small kitchen and limited cabinet storage.
Since when are appliances ugly? It's a kitchen, and I like seeing some of my appliances. I want to see my stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker, and glass canisters.
Thank you. Logic wins over cute everytime.
I have a small kitchen too. And I gladly sacrifice part of the space under the sink to hide the trash can.
I don't need 15 casseroles anyways.
@@rekwa3860 yea, I have a small basket attached to the inside of the cabinet door under the sink. Hides it, frees up floor space, and contains the smell.
Cheyenne Sutton
You do you. To each their own.
@@gailmiller6333Did my comment upset you??? Aren't we all free to do what makes each of us happy?
You can get basket/wastebaskets with hard plastic liners.
Thanks! I always trying to hide stuff!
My simple human trash can is beautiful 😂
Awesome information.
Very useful Thankyou from Spain
I'm in TX and we all have central A/C but we also all have ceiling fans. I've never found them useful because we rarely have that mild 70 ish weather where it makes a diff to move the warmer air up. They just gather dust. However I get a box fan for the white noise, lol. Super ugly.
For trash, I actually put the shallow rattan basket container on top of the grandfather's clock. It works because I only put little scraps of paper and tissues in it and no one else uses it.
Hi Kibha, Please address litter boxes and pet food dishes. Thank you!
We have a super high bed and 9 foot ceilings my husband wants to switch out the fan in an unused room and put it in our bedroom above bed! So unsafe! I’ve been looking into blameless ceiling fans or hidden bladed ceiling fans instead.
Brilliant!!!
Not you saying no to getting a fandelier… cries as I remove it from my Amazon Cart. I loveee them 😭
IKEA sells really slim shoe cabinets that work well and can carry a lot of shoes!
For speakers.. just get a super cool speaker like Marshalls... 🤭🤭🤭
New subscribers here🥰 thank you for the tips
Contractors lie? Who knew? The placement of cabinet door fronts on appliances can get a bit pricey, especially the refrigerator. For my money clean appliance fronts that look like appliances makes a kitchen look like a kitchen.
It makes them look like a certain kind of kitchen, which may not be to everyone's taste.
George Mohr
To each their own.✌🏿
Love your videos.
Hi, I love your channel. I've got a question for you, "What can I do to cover a metal electrical access panel door?" It's huge (12 x 15), grey metal. It's on a wall in my hall. I've looked at pictures, but having a picture in that spot would look weird too. Any suggestions?
Paint it same color as the wall.
@@vaderladyl This worked for us, we did it for the same reason.
I have a huge electrical panel on a wall in a guest room. So frustrating! My husband hung a black framed mirror with piano hinges attached to the wall , so the mirror covered the panel, but we could swing open the mirror like a cabinet door when we need access to the electrical panel. Would a mirror look ok in your hallway? Or an alternate object, like a bulletin board or chalk board or metal pieces of abstract art? In my case, the mirror looked weird all by itself, as it was off-centered, so I found two smaller mirrors that had black frames, also, and hung them to one side of the big mirror, so the whole arrangement looks balanced on the wall. I wish I could share a picture ! Good luck!