Valentina, I’ve bought multiple sofas. The single most important conditions for a sofa is seat pitch and depth. A sofa that does not pitch back enough is uncomfortable. Next is cushion comfort and resilience. Next is fabric resilience. And then the frame quality. Way too many sofas fail on seat pitch, depth and cushion comfort and quality.
I immediately get tired of sitting on my soft because my feet are in the air like a kid If I sit all the way back. Unfortunately I didn’t pay attention to this in the first place. Lesson learned !
Yes but what's a fail to you might be a win to someone else. Otherwise, all sofas would be the same. Some people need it a certain way for their back or knees or whatever. And some people just want a couch that's aesthetically pleasing and don't care about comfort because they'll never actually use it. For these reasons, I never listen to other people's recommendations on furniture because their idea of comfort might be different from mine.
When I'm hesitating between strait 3-sester or straight 4-sester I just take some dining chairs locating them to space at sofa measurements and dropping some king size flat sheet over to have better way to see how much space it would take and if I will be able to squeeze in the rest of the side tables, lamps, console tables...Working better then anything else, I'm recommending.
I definitely went through many months of sofa searching! I finally just purchased 2 outdoor 76" Porto sofas from West Elm to use in my primary living area. It's an open kitchen/living area, just 15 x 27 total square feet for the two areas, with the living area may be being about 15 x 12, so it might be tight but I didn't want a bulky sleep sofa. I'll arrange them in an L and I can push these two sofas together and create a sleeping area. The fabrics will be easily clean b/c they're outdoor fabric but I may have custom cushions made that are more indoor friendly; outdoor fabrics tend to be rougher. And since there isn't any fabric in the frame of the sofas my cat won't use it as a scratching post. And I'm pretty excited about reimaging outdoor furniture for indoor living.
Love it. I frequently thought of that but dog hair would stick to wicker like velcro. I have a micro fiber love seat and a chair and a half (both washable) and my beloved lazy boy recliner.
Hi Valentina, Can you give some recommendations on sofas for small homes? I live in an old florida home where living rooms are quite small. Thank you always for the great insight
Hi! I've been watching your videos and been feeling like there is too much fluff and it's hard to get through a 20 minute plus video and not get much real advice BUT not this one! This one was packed with EXCELLENT tips the entire video, thank you!
Such great tips! I think a video on how to choose the right throw pillow color and fabric ideas would be great. It took me forever to choose what pillows to go with and finally decided to go with the boucle ones you feature from Amazon and love them. Your videos are so well made and the links are really helpful. Thanks Valentina!
When we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona upon retirement, I too a chance and ordered my first fabric sofa. I’ve always bought leather, but decided I wanted a change to go along with a complete change in house style.
You are such an elegant lady, it's why your home is so elegant as well. They say a home reflects what you feel about yourself and who you are. Thank you for sharing your design expertise.
We finally invested in West Elm’s Dekalb leather sofa and love it. We are rough on it with having younger kids, a dog, and lots of guest and it looks great!
Love these vlogs (actually mini design courses by an expert)! I love them! We are so fortunate that you provide these wonderful ideas, tips/tricks, so we can...understand our own style, and can apply your design ideas in our own home!
Loved this video! You look beautiful and I love your dress. You gave excellent tips! I have purchased Ethan Allen sofas and they never actually wear out.
I love these tips! Whenever we have people over, the first comment is how our couch is the perfect size for our living room. It truly makes a difference ❤️
Oh so good, thank you! I’m not a designer but I’m very visual and can eyeball issues in a room pretty quickly. Can’t change them bc they’re not my room but when friends/family let me get my hands on anything, I’m in! 😀💃
Mistake #1 x 2, 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️, I wish now that I’d measured our tv room space before purchasing our sectional because it’s too big for the room and wasn’t as comfortable as I thought when we went in store to purchase it, plus it cost a fortune, then I went out and purchased another one that had a recliner on each side for my bad back, Another Fail, I’ve now put the sectional back in the tv room and after sitting on it for awhile it’s made the cushions more comfortable for me but it’s still too big for the room, maybe one day I’ll sell it on marketplace and purchase one from what I’ve learnt from You and I’ll definitely be measuring the space before I purchase another one, I just have to wait till this one wears out a bit but will take awhile because it’s a good quality product and will probably last me a lifetime Lol 😂, Thanks V for all your advice and styling tips, I wish I’d found your channel earlier when I was redecorating our home. Cheers from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺♥️♥️♥️
Great simple information Valentina as usual. Measure out the ground space of furniture with newspaper sheets to the measurements of the couches etc.,and you will be amazed at how it gives a better idea. Thank you for your great tips and great videos. Have a great weekend. 💚
I really like the country maybe cottage style, I live in a 14x60 trailer. I have just done the kitchen which is right next to the living room. There is absolutely no room for large furniture. I spend a fortune on a pottery barn chair which is huge but baby it is so comfy. I have always bought my furniture from Pottery Barn BUT they are big pieces, now that I have downsized, I have learned a lot from your channel. Give me some hints if you would please on a cottage look for an 840 square foot size house.
Literally brought home my new sofa 4 days ago and feeling proud because I followed your rules. Now, can we have a guide to buying a recliner that my husband and I will both love (comfort+style) ❣️❣️❣️
@@dhrtiwalter8670 there are many sleek, beautiful recliners on the market now that you would NEVER know are recliners. You are probably looking at the wrong manufacturers.
I have an Article sofa in a cream color. I spilled a bowl of chili on it right after I got it. You are right! It does clean up well and you can't tell where I spilled it! Love Article!
Hi Valerie! You’re a wealth of information! We have a new sofa and it has rolled arms. I chose complimentary side accessory pillows for it which now I’m not loving. I removed them and quite frankly, I like the sofa without the pillows! Every decorated room I see on line has accessory pillows, but I think with the side rolled arms and comfy back sofa cushions, there is no need for the extras. Have you had clients who also decided to go without?
I am looking at buying new accent chairs for my living so was curious about the sofa recommendations. My dad use to be the president of the American Furniture Association. So, I grew up with nice furniture because we got it at wholesale prices. McKinley does custom furniture and has a the best quality leather I have felt in person. My parents couch looks like the day it was delivered...even after dogs and kids. I feel like all the pottery barn leather wears terribly (cracks and loses its form). After seeing how furniture can and should be made its hard to shop at these mass produced box stores. I save up for the investment pieces and pick classic styles that work with my transitional style...but boy does it hurt when the bill comes.
Valentina did kind of address this at the beginning of the video, citing how many people buy cheaper but end up spending more in the long run if the cheaper version doesn’t wear well. I did this with my first “couch” - a sleek vegan “leather” futon from Walmart. Thank goodness I bought it used because it didn’t last beyond three years! There’s tricks to timing your PB purchases for the best sales, but West Elm doesn’t seem to be as generous with their discounts (I’ve been stalking one of their beds for almost two years now). I may eventually start a sinking fund for a forever couch, but for now I have other priorities and I’m happy with the ones I found elsewhere (one was NWT at a consignment store that was going out of business!).
I promise you are not missing a thing! Pottery Barn is horrible. They don’t stand behind their products at all. When we bought our sofa from them, it was a big splurge for us. But then the slipcovers that shipped with it didn’t fit. So small they wouldn’t fit over the sofa. PB would not replace the slipcovers or refund our money because they said they do not offer refunds on custom fabric.
May I offer a compromise suggestion? Lots of antique stores and thrift stores have great sofa frames made of original wood. The fabric is tatty and the cushions might be gnarly… but those can all be replaced. Perhaps if your goal is “higher end look while still keeping both kidneys”, you might get a sofa you already own (or one you find antiquing) reupholstered in a “luxury” fabric. I know that Crate&Barrel sells their fabric by the yard, so I’m sure other retailers would as well. Purchase the bourgie fabric, and then reupholster what you’ve got!
Hi Valentina! I would love to see a video where you discuss the pros and cons of a poly filling vs down blend filling for soft furnishings. I have only had down blend as I feel it is a more luxurious feel, but I hate the feathers coming out sometimes and they can be quite prickly! So sometimes I wonder if a poly from Pottery Barn or West Elm is as lush without the feather issue?
Have you found a new place for your brown rustic vase/piece of art that was on top of your fireplace? I LOVE that thing. Your dough bowl is beautiful as well, I was looking at them on Amazon after your last video.
Dear Valentina Such a gr8 video. That dress & colour looks good on you. I live in uk and We bought a semi detached Georgian house few yrs ago which had been really played with from previous owners and took away all its features trying to do it modern but still I felt it has potential I felt we could go so much with it. It had nice airy windows … here mostly the rooms are not that huge unless you are a billionaire which iam not right now 😂 I love this style of sofa & interior design but iam struggling to put it together specifically to find the right size as positioning of sofa in a rectangular room with only having one wall and to glass doors one entrance and other to the other patio. It’s neither a modern nor a traditional house I am a woman’s with taste & eye But this time this house has really got me. Totally stressed and drained rather enjoying our lives which we get once to live. Do you do online consultations? Best wishes Py 💖🌠💖
I learn so much from you Valentina!! I just love your channel, thank you for your generosity and all of your knowledge! You are the best! I love this channel!! Would you ever consider doing a class?
Love getting nice ideas on our investment on long lasting pieces are less expensive then having to replace them every few year quality style never goes out of style
I'm building out my first space. Thanks for the tips. Almost done fixing up things. Getting to the point of starting to add furnishings, dressing windows and eventually decorating. Any tips for first timers? Thanks
I’m so excited, I’m on trend and I didn’t know it. I remodeled with brown tile floor and dark kitchen cabinets and dark wood furniture!! I’m going to look at beige for an accent wall for primary bedroom! Thanks…love your channel. 💕🏡…going for Paint samples now. 😉
Worse mistake I ever made was getting rid of a Chesterfield for a sectional. The sectional was more expensive and so so so cheaply made and uncomfortable. That Chesterfield was comfortable and durable.
Thanks Valentina! Very helpful. I'm wondering if you can suggest sofas/sectionals (between 80 and 94" wide) for a small space ...let's say like a NYC apartment.
I think what people don't consider enough is that too soft sofas can cause back pain. I bought a firm foam sofa and just love it. I also think feather sofas look always messy but the worst is how those poor birds suffer. In Asian countries where those feathers come from from farms where the birds actually get plugged while alive.
Love your channel!! Don’t know if you will see my comment but my daughter’s name is Valentina and my husband is Greek! 🙈❤️ Anyway, I love how joyful you are when you talk about Decor!! ❤️❤️
VALENTINA I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 😂🎉 you are an inspiration , I would love to know what colour is your hall with the back fire place ? 🫣 your house is gorgeous , also how about one video about the artificial plants ? I love them and will be lovely to know where to get it the best quality and so on , I’m in UK ☺️
I definitely made the mistake of not considering fabric, just what "looks good". In less than 2 months, my couch looked like it was 2 years old. On top of that, my cat loved tearing it up. For my next couch, I would also consider whether the back cushions are removable. The ones I have are not and with wear, the filler has sagged to the bottom. Not a good look at all. Thanks for all the tips!
I purchased a sectional over the summer and it was delivered on Friday. It overpowers my townhome open floor plan🥺. I’m hoping it gets better once I get the rest of my furniture in place.
Totally unrelated to design question- but where did you purchase your dress? I love the color and style so much! And your videos are always some of my favorites!!
After my husband and kids blew through our 4th sofa in 11 years, I knew the 5th one was going to be inexpensive, washable and needed a sturdy frame. We have had our Ikea Kivik for going on 7 years and aside changing the cover (bike chain grease explosion), It's holding up fairly well in spite of the abuse it's enduring. Now if only I can convince these hooligans that the living room is not for mountain bike maintenance.
Valentina, can you tell me where you found that great coffee table at 1:30 on this video...... I am in LOVE! Or even place them in the show notes please.
Great suggestions! I agree. You need to match the sofa with the scale of the room... Great selection of sofas... Picking out the right sofa is so important as it is where many families congregate together...
What do you think about Crate & Barrel Gather sectional ? C&B size fit better in my room. My only problem is … should I buy bench or individual cushions 😊. I have heard that bench seat can change the shape over time (sinking) but I like the clean look. Also do you think 30k rub count is enough ? No pets but my 4 years old granddaughter visits us once a week.
Watched this video and still cannot decide on a couch for my condo. I cannot, for the life of me decide how to orient the sofa in the space, get a sectional or regular 3-seater, if I get a sectional, which way it should go.
Most furniture shops believe we all live in warehouses and have loads of space. The sofas tend to be massive, even with open-plan living houses in the UK are not necessarily huge and are not suited to what's on offer. We tend to go for leather options as these tend to be in proportion to UK room sizes.
@@razamughal4582 We will be once some investments finish. We had a lovely Italian leather sofa but the dog flee treatment caused a reaction with the surface leather when he jumped up and rested his neck against the arm.
O would like you talk about family rooms, kitchen, dinner and living room in one area together . Generally average homes are like this. And would it be innovative to try to decorate in smaller spaces, would it be possible for you to make a block talking about those spaces? 😃
Would you do a video with chair recommendations. I have a medium size sofa in a medium size living room. I would like to place two chairs across from the sofa. Everything I see is either two small; short legs or two large. I feel like Goldilocks of chairs. Thank you.
Valentina, I’ve bought multiple sofas. The single most important conditions for a sofa is seat pitch and depth. A sofa that does not pitch back enough is uncomfortable. Next is cushion comfort and resilience. Next is fabric resilience. And then the frame quality. Way too many sofas fail on seat pitch, depth and cushion comfort and quality.
Do you have a favorite brand or good recommendation?
I immediately get tired of sitting on my soft because my feet are in the air like a kid If I sit all the way back. Unfortunately I didn’t pay attention to this in the first place. Lesson learned !
@@cosmic_cosmos1I put a sofa pillow behind my back to fix that problem.
Yes but what's a fail to you might be a win to someone else. Otherwise, all sofas would be the same. Some people need it a certain way for their back or knees or whatever. And some people just want a couch that's aesthetically pleasing and don't care about comfort because they'll never actually use it. For these reasons, I never listen to other people's recommendations on furniture because their idea of comfort might be different from mine.
When I'm hesitating between strait 3-sester or straight 4-sester I just take some dining chairs locating them to space at sofa measurements and dropping some king size flat sheet over to have better way to see how much space it would take and if I will be able to squeeze in the rest of the side tables, lamps, console tables...Working better then anything else, I'm recommending.
I definitely went through many months of sofa searching! I finally just purchased 2 outdoor 76" Porto sofas from West Elm to use in my primary living area. It's an open kitchen/living area, just 15 x 27 total square feet for the two areas, with the living area may be being about 15 x 12, so it might be tight but I didn't want a bulky sleep sofa. I'll arrange them in an L and I can push these two sofas together and create a sleeping area. The fabrics will be easily clean b/c they're outdoor fabric but I may have custom cushions made that are more indoor friendly; outdoor fabrics tend to be rougher. And since there isn't any fabric in the frame of the sofas my cat won't use it as a scratching post. And I'm pretty excited about reimaging outdoor furniture for indoor living.
Love it. I frequently thought of that but dog hair would stick to wicker like velcro. I have a micro fiber love seat and a chair and a half (both washable) and my beloved lazy boy recliner.
What I like about her is that she is truly honest and her tips are on point, the best ever
Hi Valentina, Can you give some recommendations on sofas for small homes? I live in an old florida home where living rooms are quite small. Thank you always for the great insight
Am I the only one that immediately likes the video when it just started? They’re always good!
Nope you're not alone and it helps the channel as well. Valentina never disappoints!
Thank you so much, that’s so sweet!
Nope Valentina is always awesome 👌!
I am with you
Same here ❤️
Hi! I've been watching your videos and been feeling like there is too much fluff and it's hard to get through a 20 minute plus video and not get much real advice BUT not this one! This one was packed with EXCELLENT tips the entire video, thank you!
Too much giggling…
Such great tips! I think a video on how to choose the right throw pillow color and fabric ideas would be great. It took me forever to choose what pillows to go with and finally decided to go with the boucle ones you feature from Amazon and love them. Your videos are so well made and the links are really helpful. Thanks Valentina!
Amazon sells sofa pillow covers. I have 3 sets.
When we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona upon retirement, I too a chance and ordered my first fabric sofa. I’ve always bought leather, but decided I wanted a change to go along with a complete change in house style.
How do you like your fabric sofa? Do you miss leather?
You are such an elegant lady, it's why your home is so elegant as well. They say a home reflects what you feel about yourself and who you are. Thank you for sharing your design expertise.
Have you done a video on color palette for sofas and chairs in the living room? Would love that.
I purchased a Pottery Barn sofa (Cameron rolled arm) a little over 10 years ago. Still love it.
We finally invested in West Elm’s Dekalb leather sofa and love it. We are rough on it with having younger kids, a dog, and lots of guest and it looks great!
Love these vlogs (actually mini design courses by an expert)! I love them! We are so fortunate that you provide these wonderful ideas, tips/tricks, so we can...understand our own style, and can apply your design ideas in our own home!
Love her Style!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My requirement for my new sectional sofa is reversible cushions! I am in the market for a new one this Summer.
Loved this video! You look beautiful and I love your dress. You gave excellent tips! I have purchased Ethan Allen sofas and they never actually wear out.
I love these tips! Whenever we have people over, the first comment is how our couch is the perfect size for our living room. It truly makes a difference ❤️
Green looks great on you! Thanks for the tips!
Oh so good, thank you! I’m not a designer but I’m very visual and can eyeball issues in a room pretty quickly. Can’t change them bc they’re not my room but when friends/family let me get my hands on anything, I’m in! 😀💃
Mistake #1 x 2, 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️, I wish now that I’d measured our tv room space before purchasing our sectional because it’s too big for the room and wasn’t as comfortable as I thought when we went in store to purchase it, plus it cost a fortune, then I went out and purchased another one that had a recliner on each side for my bad back, Another Fail, I’ve now put the sectional back in the tv room and after sitting on it for awhile it’s made the cushions more comfortable for me but it’s still too big for the room, maybe one day I’ll sell it on marketplace and purchase one from what I’ve learnt from You and I’ll definitely be measuring the space before I purchase another one, I just have to wait till this one wears out a bit but will take awhile because it’s a good quality product and will probably last me a lifetime Lol 😂, Thanks V for all your advice and styling tips, I wish I’d found your channel earlier when I was redecorating our home. Cheers from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺♥️♥️♥️
Great video. Im a fan of roll arms. It’s just something about that look that I love
Great simple information Valentina as usual. Measure out the ground space of furniture with newspaper sheets to the measurements of the couches etc.,and you will be amazed at how it gives a better idea. Thank you for your great tips and great videos. Have a great weekend. 💚
I really like the country maybe cottage style, I live in a 14x60 trailer. I have just done the kitchen which is right next to the living room. There is absolutely no room for large furniture. I spend a fortune on a pottery barn chair which is huge but baby it is so comfy. I have always bought my furniture from Pottery Barn BUT they are big pieces, now that I have downsized, I have learned a lot from your channel. Give me some hints if you would please on a cottage look for an 840 square foot size house.
A designer room is for show. Normal working class rooms are for living everyday.
Amen 🙏
Very nice short video packed with good info. Thanks Valentina! ❤
I recently purchased RH leather sofa but color is too dark so I will order those Amazon pillows to lighten them up. Thx u V for all ur fantastic tips!
I was thinking the same but then I spilled beetroot salad. You will be grateful!
Really would like to see more about re-doing the sofa you already own to make it more modern.
This is perfect timing since my husband and I just bought a home, and are on the lookout for a new couch/sofa!
Me too. So excited
Literally brought home my new sofa 4 days ago and feeling proud because I followed your rules. Now, can we have a guide to buying a recliner that my husband and I will both love (comfort+style) ❣️❣️❣️
@@dhrtiwalter8670 there are many sleek, beautiful recliners on the market now that you would NEVER know are recliners. You are probably looking at the wrong manufacturers.
Great info as always, I feel like you’re a great friend to have!!
Thanks Tina!
Great subject. perfect timing ! What are your suggestion for recovering an existing sofa that has good bones.
Loved this video and learned about rub count!
I have an Article sofa in a cream color. I spilled a bowl of chili on it right after I got it. You are right! It does clean up well and you can't tell where I spilled it! Love Article!
In the market for a new sofa so 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 from the UK. Love, love , love your channel and I am so inspired by you and your style.
First time watching your videos… love your tips.
Thank you, I was just asked to help decorate my neighbors home. I'll have to check yhe links. Thank-you Valentina!
I love this.. perfect timing. Looking to purchase a new sofa.
By the way, i love that your nails are always on point.
Perfect timing. Thanks Valentina!
Beautiful tips and tricks! Love it. Thank you Valentina 🤗😁
Excellent advice, tips, and links. Thank you!
Hi Valerie! You’re a wealth of information! We have a new sofa and it has rolled arms. I chose complimentary side accessory pillows for it which now I’m not loving. I removed them and quite frankly, I like the sofa without the pillows! Every decorated room I see on line has accessory pillows, but I think with the side rolled arms and comfy back sofa cushions, there is no need for the extras. Have you had clients who also decided to go without?
Love all your videos! Can you make one about choosing the right size/style/color of chandeliers for our home? Thank you!
I am looking at buying new accent chairs for my living so was curious about the sofa recommendations. My dad use to be the president of the American Furniture Association. So, I grew up with nice furniture because we got it at wholesale prices. McKinley does custom furniture and has a the best quality leather I have felt in person. My parents couch looks like the day it was delivered...even after dogs and kids. I feel like all the pottery barn leather wears terribly (cracks and loses its form). After seeing how furniture can and should be made its hard to shop at these mass produced box stores. I save up for the investment pieces and pick classic styles that work with my transitional style...but boy does it hurt when the bill comes.
same here
I love and always look forward to your videos! You’re home is beautiful! Our taste is the same which is awesome for me!
From a thankful heart! 😍
I love all your videos! Your tips and your personality are always amazing. Thank you and love you!
Unfortunately, Pottery Barn and West Elm is still out of my price range. But, great guidance and ideas. 💕
Out of my price range too... 😔 Out of most Americans price range...
Valentina did kind of address this at the beginning of the video, citing how many people buy cheaper but end up spending more in the long run if the cheaper version doesn’t wear well. I did this with my first “couch” - a sleek vegan “leather” futon from Walmart. Thank goodness I bought it used because it didn’t last beyond three years!
There’s tricks to timing your PB purchases for the best sales, but West Elm doesn’t seem to be as generous with their discounts (I’ve been stalking one of their beds for almost two years now). I may eventually start a sinking fund for a forever couch, but for now I have other priorities and I’m happy with the ones I found elsewhere (one was NWT at a consignment store that was going out of business!).
I promise you are not missing a thing! Pottery Barn is horrible. They don’t stand behind their products at all. When we bought our sofa from them, it was a big splurge for us. But then the slipcovers that shipped with it didn’t fit. So small they wouldn’t fit over the sofa. PB would not replace the slipcovers or refund our money because they said they do not offer refunds on custom fabric.
May I offer a compromise suggestion? Lots of antique stores and thrift stores have great sofa frames made of original wood. The fabric is tatty and the cushions might be gnarly… but those can all be replaced.
Perhaps if your goal is “higher end look while still keeping both kidneys”, you might get a sofa you already own (or one you find antiquing) reupholstered in a “luxury” fabric.
I know that Crate&Barrel sells their fabric by the yard, so I’m sure other retailers would as well.
Purchase the bourgie fabric, and then reupholster what you’ve got!
Does anyone know where that rug is from?
Hi Valentina! I would love to see a video where you discuss the pros and cons of a poly filling vs down blend filling for soft furnishings. I have only had down blend as I feel it is a more luxurious feel, but I hate the feathers coming out sometimes and they can be quite prickly! So sometimes I wonder if a poly from Pottery Barn or West Elm is as lush without the feather issue?
fabulous ideas, anyways that is a great area, and the background to shoot this video is beautiful. love your living room is fabulous.
Have you found a new place for your brown rustic vase/piece of art that was on top of your fireplace? I LOVE that thing. Your dough bowl is beautiful as well, I was looking at them on Amazon after your last video.
I love your sofa guide Valentina. So crazy shipping for many items is like 3-5 months out!!!
Dear Valentina
Such a gr8 video. That dress & colour looks good on you.
I live in uk and We bought a semi detached Georgian house few yrs ago which had been really played with from previous owners and took away all its features trying to do it modern but still I felt it has potential I felt we could go so much with it. It had nice airy windows … here mostly the rooms are not that huge unless you are a billionaire which iam not right now 😂
I love this style of sofa & interior design but iam struggling to put it together specifically to find the right size as positioning of sofa in a rectangular room with only having one wall and to glass doors one entrance and other to the other patio.
It’s neither a modern nor a traditional house
I am a woman’s with taste & eye
But this time this house has really got me. Totally stressed and drained rather enjoying our lives which we get once to live.
Do you do online consultations?
Best wishes
Py
💖🌠💖
I learn so much from you Valentina!! I just love your channel, thank you for your generosity and all of your knowledge! You are the best! I love this channel!! Would you ever consider doing a class?
4:14 Measure twice, cut your sofa once 😄 just teasing you... Great video, lots of great information!
Valentina, I love you! love your couple and all the ideas you're throwing at us
I have learned so much from you and the hubby thank you!
Hello, V, your best informative vid so far
Good advice! I am in the market for a sofa and it’s overwhelming the styles and choices have my head spinning.
Always so helpful! 😍❤️
Love getting nice ideas on our investment on long lasting pieces are less expensive then having to replace them every few year quality style never goes out of style
I'm building out my first space. Thanks for the tips. Almost done fixing up things. Getting to the point of starting to add furnishings, dressing windows and eventually decorating. Any tips for first timers? Thanks
Thank you for this video! 2025 buying a sleeper sofa. Any recommendations?
I’m so excited, I’m on trend and I didn’t know it. I remodeled with brown tile floor and dark kitchen cabinets and dark wood furniture!! I’m going to look at beige for an accent wall for primary bedroom! Thanks…love your channel. 💕🏡…going for Paint samples now. 😉
Worse mistake I ever made was getting rid of a Chesterfield for a sectional. The sectional was more expensive and so so so cheaply made and uncomfortable. That Chesterfield was comfortable and durable.
Thanks Valentina! Very helpful. I'm wondering if you can suggest sofas/sectionals (between 80 and 94" wide) for a small space ...let's say like a NYC apartment.
What a helpful video! That cat coming out of the couch made me laugh!
I think what people don't consider enough is that too soft sofas can cause back pain. I bought a firm foam sofa and just love it. I also think feather sofas look always messy but the worst is how those poor birds suffer. In Asian countries where those feathers come from from farms where the birds actually get plugged while alive.
Love your channel!! Don’t know if you will see my comment but my daughter’s name is Valentina and my husband is Greek! 🙈❤️ Anyway, I love how joyful you are when you talk about Decor!! ❤️❤️
It would be impossible for me to overstate how much I love that green. 😋🤩
I love your work and would love for you to present your top picks for sleeper sofas. Any suggestions or recommendations.??
VALENTINA I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 😂🎉 you are an inspiration , I would love to know what colour is your hall with the back fire place ? 🫣 your house is gorgeous , also how about one video about the artificial plants ? I love them and will be lovely to know where to get it the best quality and so on , I’m in UK ☺️
thanks, this very useful for me to choose the right sofa
I love your black fireplace
I definitely made the mistake of not considering fabric, just what "looks good". In less than 2 months, my couch looked like it was 2 years old. On top of that, my cat loved tearing it up. For my next couch, I would also consider whether the back cushions are removable. The ones I have are not and with wear, the filler has sagged to the bottom. Not a good look at all. Thanks for all the tips!
Please share the link for the center table you have. I love it ❤ Thank you
I purchased a sectional over the summer and it was delivered on Friday. It overpowers my townhome open floor plan🥺. I’m hoping it gets better once I get the rest of my furniture in place.
lol funny I am in the process of buying a home and I am binge watching you lol. love the tricks of the trade. thank you
Totally unrelated to design question- but where did you purchase your dress? I love the color and style so much!
And your videos are always some of my favorites!!
Thank you for all the valuable information....what about the sofa that you were sitting on????
Great video recommendation! But please tell me where to get your dress! You look amazing as always.
Thanks, Enjoyed the sofa suggestions.😃
After my husband and kids blew through our 4th sofa in 11 years, I knew the 5th one was going to be inexpensive, washable and needed a sturdy frame. We have had our Ikea Kivik for going on 7 years and aside changing the cover (bike chain grease explosion), It's holding up fairly well in spite of the abuse it's enduring. Now if only I can convince these hooligans that the living room is not for mountain bike maintenance.
One of my neighbors parks his dirt motor bikes in his living room.
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Valentina, can you tell me where you found that great coffee table at 1:30 on this video...... I am in LOVE! Or even place them in the show notes please.
2-years later and she won’t tell 😂
I needed this video! Thank you!
What seat depth do you recommend for your main seating room (same as family TV room).
Great suggestions! I agree. You need to match the sofa with the scale of the room... Great selection of sofas... Picking out the right sofa is so important as it is where many families congregate together...
You look great in that green dress. Thanks for the sofa advice.
I am really getting hooked on your channel! This video resonated with me on so many levels. I have been guilty of them all, lol!
What do you think about Crate & Barrel Gather sectional ? C&B size fit better in my room. My only problem is … should I buy bench or individual cushions 😊. I have heard that bench seat can change the shape over time (sinking) but I like the clean look. Also do you think 30k rub count is enough ? No pets but my 4 years old granddaughter visits us once a week.
I just learned soo much ! Thank you ! Xox
Great info and ideas, thanks!
Do you mind sharing a link for your beautiful coffee tables behind you in the video ? Thank you :)
I love that big pillow you have on the couch! Where did you get that one? Not the smaller one that’s linked on Amazon… thank you!
LOVE Your Videos!! Excellent! 👍🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♀️❤️
I always love to arrange my furnitures the way i wanted and convenient to my movements theres no wrong or right.
Watched this video and still cannot decide on a couch for my condo. I cannot, for the life of me decide how to orient the sofa in the space, get a sectional or regular 3-seater, if I get a sectional, which way it should go.
Most furniture shops believe we all live in warehouses and have loads of space. The sofas tend to be massive, even with open-plan living houses in the UK are not necessarily huge and are not suited to what's on offer. We tend to go for leather options as these tend to be in proportion to UK room sizes.
Have you been looking anywhere for sofas?
@@razamughal4582 We will be once some investments finish. We had a lovely Italian leather sofa but the dog flee treatment caused a reaction with the surface leather when he jumped up and rested his neck against the arm.
Good one! We’re getting ready to purchase new living room furniture. It’s soooooooooo hard!
O would like you talk about family rooms, kitchen, dinner and living room in one area together . Generally average homes are like this. And would it be innovative to try to decorate in smaller spaces, would it be possible for you to make a block talking about those spaces? 😃
Would you do a video with chair recommendations. I have a medium size sofa in a medium size living room. I would like to place two chairs across from the sofa. Everything I see is either two small; short legs or two large. I feel like Goldilocks of chairs. Thank you.