I have a cat who gets hairballs. When I got hardwood flooring he'd run straight to the nearest carpet. If I moved him onto the hardwood, he'd fight to turn back around onto the rug
Agree with everything!! Except light colored rugs, I have no dogs, no children and do not wear outside shoes inside my home, my rugs are good as new. I also have a soft spot for rice paper lanterns, considering just a small one for ambience? But I love how you are obsessed over practicality, we need more designers like you!!!
Thanks for the validation. I just bought a huge one. I tried to like a colored rug, but couldn’t buy one. I had a cream sofa for 10 years which I kept in excellent pristine clean and clear condition. I figured I can do it with a rug. Finger crossed.
I agree with this. No kids, dogs and only inside shoes here too. And we had paper lanterns when I was a tiny child in the late 70s, so for me they bring back that comfy nostalgia. I think they are a design classic and I dont find them hard to clean. Everything else though, 100%! Distressed kitchen cabinets?! Didn't even know that was a thing...eeew
Thank you! for calling out those horrible stools! And it's not just the lack of a small backrest, it's also the fact that the footrest is often in the wrong place and the weight of your legs drags on the small of your back. So uncomfortable without feet on the floor.
Fab. I always wonder about maintenance and cleaning when buying something. That removes a lot of affordable options, and I find myself saving for months (and constantly reevaluating my choice) before making the purchase. My home is curated … cough cough… minimalist … cough… cough.. empty. But once I have that thing, it’s a keeper for years, even decades.
My great grandfather was a wicker worker, and my grandfather and his sister had/have some pieces that stood the test of time. Notably, a white painted wicker chair, with a circular top. It isn't exactly my style, but I found it fairly inspiring. I definitely think it held up better than the wood chair from the other side of the family in the same generation which is loose and creaky at its craftsman joints. (Not what I expected.) What I didn't like about it is that the seat was small, and not the sort of thing you feel comfortable leaning back in. However, I think that makes artists who work with large, flowing wicker forms so compelling. There's a literal nesting possibility with wicker, bamboo, steam bent, and woven wood. Something people might not realize is that willow copices were an amazing source of fast growing building essentials, animal feed, and an active participant in land, and water management strategies, and a very useful part of basic, sustainable living in Europe, and around the world. In the past. They were a go-to resource, when you wanted to whack most things together. Wattle made up moving animal fences for herds, and chickens, and houses were made of wattle and daub. It was very natural to make furniture out of the same stuff. For that reason, I think it should be said that not only could wicker really suit traditional styles, and Tudor houses, but also cob houses, and in a fashion, the new artistic, sustainable, big bamboo styles of home. There's a lot of potential in the art form. That said, finishing is kind of an issue, as with anything wood, you're hoping will last for a while. The piece I know survived had an indoor life, and was painted. When it comes to wood, there is a balance of structural capabilities inherent in grain, and direction. Willow is being mechanically bent, and its desire to come back into its original shape is being used as spring to create strength in the structure, which certainly affects things. And wood is stronger when it is living, and still green... When it has moisture. Put aged, grey, dried wood into water, you just get mold and rot. But there's still a reason why some of the finest wood traditions in the world are also the ones advocating for oil and vinegar finishes which are onerous to maintain, and do not protect against everything. I think it may be important to point out that most of the wicker you've seen in your life has likely been a piece that has a mass produced past, focusing on look over function. I don't know if we're talking wage slave, or slave slave labor, or what, but if you've ever gotten into basketry, or making daisy crowns maybe you have a notion of what finessing the material looks, and feels like. It takes time, and a bit of care. The pieces aren't the same. That's supposed to be part of the character of the piece, which is something that's been lost in a big way. I'd challenge you to see wicker in a radically different way, such as in the work of Patrick Dougherty, Sue Kirk, Spencer Byles, and Phyllis Kudder Sullivan. Or to look at adjacent art forms, using materials like reed, bamboo, hazel, ash (in some cases), and juxtaposing ways of connecting wood, like birch bark boats and containers to start to get a broader idea of what wood like this can do, and what it is all about.
AMEN! Thank you! The shiplap and barn doors farmhouse craze needed to stop years ago! Everyone's house looks the same! When your decorative style is just like all your friends and can be obtained at Target, Walmart, and Dollar Tree, It needs to die! Custom is never cookie-cutter.
There is art for outdoors and museums and then there is art for home. You are right. I have photos I took myself that are meaningful to me. And soft watercolors. and things from family, and occasionally from thrift shops. Also, unless you REALLY know about art and artists, don’t pay a lot for art_ you can lose money that way.
@@lsamoa True, my paperlamp is 10 years old and still good. I don't really like it anymore, but i'm to lazy to change it before i change my whole bedroom. xD
I don’t agree with DD…Graffiti art is also Basquiat or Keith Herring etc…ie buy what you love even graffiti art because art is art and if you’re lucky enough to know a up and coming artist who’s work you love then buy it. Your guests can handle art that challenges them for a few hours or they can take up a collection to buy you what they like. I love weird and wild art. It’s like fashion accessories for the home. It’s the real example of the homeowners personality.
Basquiat and Keith Herring were more gallery-oriented graffiti artists. I think what he means is street-oriented graffiti art, the kind you find on trains, not canvas and such
It was 1990. I was an immaculate housekeeper. My carpets were vacuumed multiple times a week and professionally cleaned every few months. I had two young boys and a dog. I purchased off white carpeting for my home. Biggest mistake I ever made.
In the 70's, one of my household chores was vacuuming the house. EVERY room had carpeting, and half of them were carpeted in shag!! There began my lifelong hatred of shag!! 🤣🤣
Paper Lamps. There are IKEA paper lamps and then there are Noguchi akari paper lamps. Noguchi lamps are in some of the most sophisticated interiors (e.g., Julianne Moore's NYC townhouse). Some vintage ones on 1stdibs are available for more than $20K. An IKEA paper lamp surrounded by Crate and Barrel furniture is not the same as a Noguchi lamp in a Parisian apartment featuring Prouve pieces. Simple to clean. (Let's Get TASTEFUL!)
That chair you are sitting in....would not put that in my home. 100% agree with you about the jetted tubs. And unfortunately if there is one in your home from a previous homeowner, it cost a lot to have them removed and replaced with a better option.
Good info EXCEPT: there are many polyester upholstery fabrics with very high double rub counts. Polyester can also be very soft (or not) - depends on how it is constructed. Not all polys are created the same. It happens to be an excellent choice for furniture. AND there are many tightly woven, nubby boucles that will last as long as any other fabric. It is the "medium or bigger looped" ones that can be a problem. I've been in the business for decades and feel having the correct info is important!
I was wondering the same about bouclé fabric. If you have a bouclé with 35K martindale rating, that should be enough to last you at least 10 years to look good, if you care enough for your furniture and don't wear jewelry like a Christmas tree rubbing against the fabric every day. Or am I wrong and that martindale count needs to be higher for bouclé? My armchair is in bouclé, in what I perceive a rather tight woven structure (Vitra Grand Repos).
I have washable light colored rugs- they do need washing for animal accidents. And remember that the same oils and dirt are absorbed by rugs, whether they are light or dark. If you want to wash the rug less, get one with a light colored persian style pattern or something else with an intricate design that disguises small marks and stains.
Oh my God, I freaking HATE the strings at the ends of rugs! What? It's just - No. Please. And couldn't agree more on stools AND benches. Great tips on the fabrics. I will however, stick with my fabric lampshades. I Love diffuse light and really dislike directional lighting. (I vacuum my lamp shades!). Great video!
I love you the moment you talked about poly, and tubs with jets. Paper lamps, and cloth shades, +. You are point on with everything you shouldn't do. 😊
I made the rug mistake. Bought it before we had cats… it was a beautiful rug at one point. The one thing I’ll say for it is that it’s durable AF; it’s in good shape other then being filthy. Now I’m looking exclusively at low pile, darker patterned rugs made from durable materials like wool.
I agee with pretty much everything discussed here. However, the one thing I would never have in my home is that chair. It looks like a collaboration between Beetlejuice, Dr Suess & hash Wednesday.
I just ordered new counter stools and I am so glad I spent the extra money to get some beautifully made solid wood stools with back support. We eat and congregate at my kitchen peninsula every day and when I entertain we use the area for extra seating. I wanted to make sure I got something sturdy and comfortable.
I have a white rug and a white cat. The rug isn't exactly "like new" as cat has thrown up on it (I think he made a beeline for it), but pet stain cleaners exist, wool is stain repellant, and so it's stayed beautiful and I don't regret investing in it so far. Hard agree with everything else.
I agree with the counter stools. Found a pair of Italian ones with good backs with some kind of hydraulic food stand. Fab and I got 2 at estate sale in Dallas
An OCD person may not appreciate, dirt,stain, crease, ladder,aroma, etcetera all adds to the life story, and yes I do have dusty linen lamp shades..loving it
Btw, with carpeting, nylon increases durability. If you're genuinely on a budget, maybe you're buying secondhand so you can't check the testing the company did. If you have to or just want to get something synthetic, check that it has nylon in there or it will wear out pretty quick. Ive seen ads for polypropylene rugs also. No clue how good that is but its a new material that may or may not be durable.
Spot on on these, DD. Re motion lighting, though, it can be really helpful for the visually impaired. My granddaughter is significantly visually impaired, and in our next house, we're going to put motion lighting on the stairs so she can navigate those more safely. And if a ghost should happen to show up, it had better start vacuuming or cook me something, because he ain't staying for free ;) Great video, as always, DD.
Can we just take a moment & check this outfit , with those glasses you are wearing 😳🔥😍😍. I agree on the rug.. 🙁 I bought a 10 pelt sheepskin rug from abroad , great value £600. absolutely huge, deep & luxurious……… With two dogs 😮 BIG mistake 😣, now have a flat pile rug 😊 & selling the other . Great video as always 🙏🏻❤️🇬🇧xxx p.s hope your cold gets better .
I’ve never seen you before, this video just arrived in my feed. But wow, this is the first time I’ve ever agreed with absolutely everything a design content creator has said. I’m much older than you but I’m an artist, so it doesn’t count. I’ve lived through countless awful design trends and I have always felt like I was the only one not liking many of them. If someone HAS to have one of those horrid things in their home, for god sakes, get a fucking throw pillow.
Vertical shiplap is very similiar to VJ cladding or v-joint cladding. It's used in modern, Australian coastal designs, mostly kitchen and goes really well.
Agree except for light colored rugs. I have a white dog who sheds so a rug on the lighter side works best for me. It’s definitely not a white rug, more of a light taupe or greige color.
I love my jetted tub, and I do deep clean it often. It's pretty easy to use the jacuzzi cleaner on it in between scrubbings. Plus, I live alone, so my germs are just my germs. Just my take on it. I totally agree with you about everything else, though. I was never so happy to get rid of the bio hazard shag rug that used to be in my daughter's room.
I so love your videos! Your design pieces of advice and insights are very helpful and I love that you always lean towards practicality yet really useful and beautiful. I really think too that too much designer logos in a home make your space look tacky and not stylish at all. One is enough if you want to have just an accent piece. I’m so happy that I came across your channel. Really learning a lot from you❣️
Growing up we had a wicker sofa on our screened front porch. I always felt it was very scratchy (we also didn't have any cushions on it) and it only got worse when our cats got their claws into it.
I agreed with everything you said until you got to art. I’m an art collector, have an extensive collection and a contemporary home. I have one of Jean-Michael Basquiat early paintings, which enhances the overall look of my home. His paintings are full of life. Every brushstroke has incredible energy and focus. The complete canvas of the one I have bristles with youthful intensity more so than the paintings/prints many people buy at “Big Box Stores” because the color matches their furniture, which I hate. They are not art.
I don’t know why but I need to see something you design put into Sims 4. Idk about anyone else but personally if I did come into a ton of money I wouldn’t buy things I don’t need. And if it has any logo on it then it doesn’t belong in my living space, my living space is for comfort my clothes are for logos.
Totally agree with your list and I could never understand the hype about shiplap. Just my opinion but I don´t think they do anything for your space, except for collecting a lot of dust.
Akari lamps are not made of the same paper as others. Japanese washi paper can handle being cleaned. That said, I just use a duster. It's not an issue.
I agree with most of your points. As a traditional style lover we have those lampshades and a quick vacuum every week does the trick for us. As far as the light coloured carpets as a pet parent of a large dog myself I’d have to disagree. If I had a darker carpet with her gray, white and brown fur the dark carpet would look like a disaster showing every single hair imaginable. For us the light coloured sofas and light coloured carpets work. They have to be cleaned and maintained but for us it’s no issue 😊
You're breaking my heart with the shiplap hate. I dunno what else I can do to cover the ugly walls in an odd under the stairs, slanted ceiling washroom. I bought my first home and the amount of BS DIY that I'm trying to fix is unreal. Help :(
Most things you've mentioned reminds me of Fixer Upper. By most things I mean shiplap. And they use one design style (farm house style) for their clients and somehow all their client love it.
Fabric lamp shades - deal breaker when it comes to lamps. And counter stools must swivel - so much easier to get in and out of and great for tight spaces ❤
My parents had THICK gold shag carpeting. When the the installer said, "And, here's your rake!" I looked at my parents and shook my head because I knew we were in trouble. I was 6. To this day I swear there were snails living in it.
The shag rugs retain the dirt and terrible if you have children. I got rid of mine.. horrid things.. Stools .. I so agree as you get older the lumbar support is essential.
Design Daddy!! I’m sofa hunting and it’s SO. HARD. to find a sofa that I like with the right length, depth, and fabric. Have decided that 100% poly velvet will need to work 🤷🏻♀️
I actually LOVE a bit of graffiti art in the house. It makes it playful. I feel like it's just a matter of taste in art and interior design/styling. Whether you like a more traditional, modern, industrial, etc. type of space. I love to mix different styles together and make it more unique and cozy. It needs to be personal to the people/person living there
You're so right about all of these! Except for paper lampshades but we've already gone through this haha. I like that you're also taking into consideration maintenance, longevity, spookiness factor and noise level, as opposed to just how things look visually. Another thing about 100% polyester upholstery is that it retains body odor and once it's there it's impossible to get rid of it. There's been scientific studies, the bo is permanently impregnated into the fabric. You don't want that.
Omg omg ….i agree with everything in this video!!!!! When i have expressed my opinions on these same things …people would like at me funny…so happy to hear it come from you .
Love light colored rugs inside shoes only . My guest don’t have to remove shoes .Had a dog n two boys Make rules u spill something it gets cleaned up ASAP. If you like something u don’t mind cleaning it. Great video n always enjoy them.
Although it is great to know that polyester, polypropylene on furniture and floors, paper, or fabric on lamps are not good, it would be great to know the preferred options for furniture, lamps and flooring. Thank you.
Thank you for calling out the Kaws and Bearbrick dolls! I have hated them ever since I first saw them in someone's living room. Displaying them is the quickest way to make a space look terribly juvenile.
I need you to come and design my living, dining and kitchen. Including the kitchen cabinetry. I’m all into less housework. I did thankfully swap the steel canopy exhaust fan for one hidden in the overhead cupboards. 😮💨
Really enjoyed your video. Completely agree with everything. Unfortunately, I am guilty of most of the design mistakes you've mentioned. I guess, I learn the hard way.
OMG Shag rugs are back??My parents had shag installed in our house when I was in high school. It fell to me as one of my chores to "rake" the rug every week. I mean RAKE it with an actual RAKE, as in garden rake. The high pile would get smooshed down with people walking on it, so you had to rake it to raise the pile again. Absolutely the most total idiotic waste of time I can think of!! I left home after graduation, partly to get away from that shag rug! And it was Olive Green to boot! UGH...
Awwww, that doggie is precious. I found a lamp that had a beautiful cork lampshade. OMG, I wanted it so badly, but I didn't like the lamp and didn't need a lamp. I've been looking for another just cork shade, but I can't find one as beautiful as that one...sadness.
Agree with most of your opinions but a lampshade is no different than fabric on furniture or drapes in my opinion, they may be vacuumed or washed and I would never be without in a room.
White chairs aren't the only chairs darkened by dye from jeans, etc. I've seen dark tan chairs where the upholstery that people sit on is shades darker than the rest of the chair. When people see that, they don't think, "Oh, that's dye from dark trousers." They think the chair is old and dirty. My own couch is forest green leather, and it doesn't have the problem.
Non related video question, I am an 20+ years interior designer in Canada and a lover of minimalist, modern style and form. I am presently building a lake house and have been drooling over the chair that you are actually enjoying in this video. Please please tell me, from one designer to another, is it comfortable? super low (aka awkward to get out of)? Worth the price point? I am in LOVE with the form but as there are no design showrooms near me that house this chair I am reticent to purchase it. Any feed back would be amazing. Thank you, Debbie
Hi from South Africa here😊 question... a style here which is hundred years old(being sarcastic) walls and ceilings plastered to give the popcorn look 😖 our houses are mostly build with brick especially the 60'-90's ones. Somebody started plastering the walls looking like popcorn.. ceilings too in some houses. It is a huge job to replaster and very expensive. I have watched videos how they remove those popcorn effect plastering in Canadian/US interior programs, you cannot do that with our walls and ceilings, its plastered with cement which goes rock hard when dry. I live at the coast. Just looove the "Coastal" look.... what would you suggest to do with my walls to get a nice clean coastal look?
But Daddy, my mother who knew her fabrics said to always get wool with 10 or 20% polyester because "it wears better than 100% wool". Question: if a lamp shade should have no fabric then what should it be made from? From the '70's, they had those shades that looked like a beer can in proportion, which is what I need for a floor lamp because I don't want to be able to see the bulb while standing up. Any suggestions besides get a different lamp? I put a shag rug under the bed, love the look there, but a B to clean, luckily my shark just barely keeps it from jamming, so I can at least vacuum it. Yes the dust is always a big surprise, as stated. 😛WTF? No nudity in this one?
Firstly, I ❤ you and the video. You are not afraid to tell the truth. Secondly: I couldn’t care less bathing on my BODY SOUP! I just love ❤my jets. My bathtub is 34 years old, and I am the only one who really uses it. So all the bacteria in it is mine. I do shower before going in. Or at least wash the parts that matter. 😂 I am a water lover, but I have a ocd about it that is smaller than my love for it. Lakes, ocean, pools, every body of water, I go in. And I always remember all the poop from animals and humans that are there. But, what can I do? Just build my immunity 😅 I have a spa in my pool for summer, and my bathtub for winter. My lower back is fine and dandy. Nothing like a jet massage after a long work day. Nevertheless, you are right. And I am jealous of your chair. It’s on my bucket list. Love from Brazil! I am an architect here, but I don’t do projects. I work as an architect in a bank. I analyze apartment buildings that we finance. But my creative side can be put down. So I follow people like you. And you are really fun to follow. I wish you all the best.
finally someone says something about this obnoxious hyped beast trend. And i mean to each your own, but most of this art pieces don't really match the living spaces and most of them are quite cold and harsh. People who buy the originals often change art as if were a seasonal thing. Besides theres like a ton of knockoffs of this pieces now the market is so saturated with fakes and low quality imitations
I have a modern brass base and off white Linen shade lamp. I.m.o. it goes well with MCM. I vacuum it once a week when I clean, and it works well . I agree with everything you said otherwise.
Cats will ONLY barf on carpet (it’s in their handbook!) and shag carpet is their siren call 😮
Same with dogs.. lol
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@@ebooboo6784Though I have found with dogs that, given choices, green rugs are always preferred over other colors.
I have a cat who gets hairballs. When I got hardwood flooring he'd run straight to the nearest carpet. If I moved him onto the hardwood, he'd fight to turn back around onto the rug
@@dismurrart6648it’s because they like to have something to hold on to when trying to get the hairballs up. Poor little things!
Agree with everything!! Except light colored rugs, I have no dogs, no children and do not wear outside shoes inside my home, my rugs are good as new. I also have a soft spot for rice paper lanterns, considering just a small one for ambience? But I love how you are obsessed over practicality, we need more designers like you!!!
Thank you so much for watching! And I agree, if I didn’t have a dog I would 100% have a lighter coloured rug myself!
Thanks for the validation. I just bought a huge one. I tried to like a colored rug, but couldn’t buy one. I had a cream sofa for 10 years which I kept in excellent pristine clean and clear condition. I figured I can do it with a rug. Finger crossed.
I agree with this. No kids, dogs and only inside shoes here too. And we had paper lanterns when I was a tiny child in the late 70s, so for me they bring back that comfy nostalgia. I think they are a design classic and I dont find them hard to clean. Everything else though, 100%! Distressed kitchen cabinets?! Didn't even know that was a thing...eeew
Thank you! for calling out those horrible stools! And it's not just the lack of a small backrest, it's also the fact that the footrest is often in the wrong place and the weight of your legs drags on the small of your back. So uncomfortable without feet on the floor.
I really appreciate how focused you are on usability, and practicality.
Fab. I always wonder about maintenance and cleaning when buying something. That removes a lot of affordable options, and I find myself saving for months (and constantly reevaluating my choice) before making the purchase. My home is curated … cough cough… minimalist … cough… cough.. empty. But once I have that thing, it’s a keeper for years, even decades.
My great grandfather was a wicker worker, and my grandfather and his sister had/have some pieces that stood the test of time. Notably, a white painted wicker chair, with a circular top. It isn't exactly my style, but I found it fairly inspiring. I definitely think it held up better than the wood chair from the other side of the family in the same generation which is loose and creaky at its craftsman joints. (Not what I expected.) What I didn't like about it is that the seat was small, and not the sort of thing you feel comfortable leaning back in. However, I think that makes artists who work with large, flowing wicker forms so compelling. There's a literal nesting possibility with wicker, bamboo, steam bent, and woven wood.
Something people might not realize is that willow copices were an amazing source of fast growing building essentials, animal feed, and an active participant in land, and water management strategies, and a very useful part of basic, sustainable living in Europe, and around the world. In the past. They were a go-to resource, when you wanted to whack most things together. Wattle made up moving animal fences for herds, and chickens, and houses were made of wattle and daub. It was very natural to make furniture out of the same stuff. For that reason, I think it should be said that not only could wicker really suit traditional styles, and Tudor houses, but also cob houses, and in a fashion, the new artistic, sustainable, big bamboo styles of home. There's a lot of potential in the art form. That said, finishing is kind of an issue, as with anything wood, you're hoping will last for a while. The piece I know survived had an indoor life, and was painted. When it comes to wood, there is a balance of structural capabilities inherent in grain, and direction. Willow is being mechanically bent, and its desire to come back into its original shape is being used as spring to create strength in the structure, which certainly affects things. And wood is stronger when it is living, and still green... When it has moisture. Put aged, grey, dried wood into water, you just get mold and rot. But there's still a reason why some of the finest wood traditions in the world are also the ones advocating for oil and vinegar finishes which are onerous to maintain, and do not protect against everything. I think it may be important to point out that most of the wicker you've seen in your life has likely been a piece that has a mass produced past, focusing on look over function. I don't know if we're talking wage slave, or slave slave labor, or what, but if you've ever gotten into basketry, or making daisy crowns maybe you have a notion of what finessing the material looks, and feels like. It takes time, and a bit of care. The pieces aren't the same. That's supposed to be part of the character of the piece, which is something that's been lost in a big way. I'd challenge you to see wicker in a radically different way, such as in the work of Patrick Dougherty, Sue Kirk, Spencer Byles, and Phyllis Kudder Sullivan. Or to look at adjacent art forms, using materials like reed, bamboo, hazel, ash (in some cases), and juxtaposing ways of connecting wood, like birch bark boats and containers to start to get a broader idea of what wood like this can do, and what it is all about.
AMEN!
Thank you!
The shiplap and barn doors farmhouse craze needed to stop years ago!
Everyone's house looks the same! When your decorative style is just like all your friends and can be obtained at Target, Walmart, and Dollar Tree, It needs to die!
Custom is never cookie-cutter.
Jetted tubs - soooo true. My daughter bought a house with one and quickly regretted it.
I have motion sensor lights on my outdoor deck and in closets and I love them! And don’t have ‘ghost’ problems
There is art for outdoors and museums and then there is art for home. You are right. I have photos I took myself that are meaningful to me. And soft watercolors. and things from family, and occasionally from thrift shops. Also, unless you REALLY know about art and artists, don’t pay a lot for art_ you can lose money that way.
Agree…should have never ever started
Fabric lampshades work great! Just use a lint roller to clean and it’s sooooo easy to take care of. Ilu… but skill issue
Yes lint rollers work wonders for this. Much safer than a vacuum as well
@@mrphoenixgrey same with paper lamp shades, just use a simple duster and you're good ;)
@@lsamoa True, my paperlamp is 10 years old and still good. I don't really like it anymore, but i'm to lazy to change it before i change my whole bedroom. xD
I don’t agree with DD…Graffiti art is also Basquiat or Keith Herring etc…ie buy what you love even graffiti art because art is art and if you’re lucky enough to know a up and coming artist who’s work you love then buy it. Your guests can handle art that challenges them for a few hours or they can take up a collection to buy you what they like. I love weird and wild art. It’s like fashion accessories for the home. It’s the real example of the homeowners personality.
Basquiat and Keith Herring were more gallery-oriented graffiti artists. I think what he means is street-oriented graffiti art, the kind you find on trains, not canvas and such
Thought that take was weird too but kinda see what he means
It was 1990. I was an immaculate housekeeper. My carpets were vacuumed multiple times a week and professionally cleaned every few months. I had two young boys and a dog. I purchased off white carpeting for my home. Biggest mistake I ever made.
Totally agree with you on shag carpets. I'm old enough to remember the 70's version of shag. Hated it then and now.
In the 70's, one of my household chores was vacuuming the house. EVERY room had carpeting, and half of them were carpeted in shag!! There began my lifelong hatred of shag!! 🤣🤣
Paper Lamps. There are IKEA paper lamps and then there are Noguchi akari paper lamps. Noguchi lamps are in some of the most sophisticated interiors (e.g., Julianne Moore's NYC townhouse). Some vintage ones on 1stdibs are available for more than $20K. An IKEA paper lamp surrounded by Crate and Barrel furniture is not the same as a Noguchi lamp in a Parisian apartment featuring Prouve pieces. Simple to clean. (Let's Get TASTEFUL!)
That chair you are sitting in....would not put that in my home.
100% agree with you about the jetted tubs. And unfortunately if there is one in your home
from a previous homeowner, it cost a lot to have them removed and replaced with a better option.
Good info EXCEPT: there are many polyester upholstery fabrics with very high double rub counts. Polyester can also be very soft (or not) - depends on how it is constructed. Not all polys are created the same. It happens to be an excellent choice for furniture. AND there are many tightly woven, nubby boucles that will last as long as any other fabric. It is the "medium or bigger looped" ones that can be a problem. I've been in the business for decades and feel having the correct info is important!
I was wondering the same about bouclé fabric. If you have a bouclé with 35K martindale rating, that should be enough to last you at least 10 years to look good, if you care enough for your furniture and don't wear jewelry like a Christmas tree rubbing against the fabric every day. Or am I wrong and that martindale count needs to be higher for bouclé? My armchair is in bouclé, in what I perceive a rather tight woven structure (Vitra Grand Repos).
And how can I give myself and my pets small electric shocks without lots of polyester?
I have washable light colored rugs- they do need washing for animal accidents. And remember that the same oils and dirt are absorbed by rugs, whether they are light or dark. If you want to wash the rug less, get one with a light colored persian style pattern or something else with an intricate design that disguises small marks and stains.
Agreed! 🙏🏼 the busier they are the less likely you’ll notice any stains or mess, but yes there’s still there 😢
Oh my God, I freaking HATE the strings at the ends of rugs! What? It's just - No. Please. And couldn't agree more on stools AND benches. Great tips on the fabrics. I will however, stick with my fabric lampshades. I Love diffuse light and really dislike directional lighting. (I vacuum my lamp shades!). Great video!
OK Mr. Grey, if fabric, and paper lamp shades are out, what does that leave? A video on lampshades would be nice!
I have metal, wood and glass lamp shades in my house.
I have a vintage lamp with a fiberglass shade! Love it!
I have some in leather 😊
As you know, I'm an art collector and after watching this vidéo, I just have two words to say... Thank you
You’re most welcome! And art should always be at the forefront of any design - in my personal opinion 🤍
I love you the moment you talked about poly, and tubs with jets. Paper lamps, and cloth shades, +.
You are point on with everything you shouldn't do. 😊
I agree with all of these except shiplap. I love the texture it adds to my ranch house dining room.
I made the rug mistake. Bought it before we had cats… it was a beautiful rug at one point. The one thing I’ll say for it is that it’s durable AF; it’s in good shape other then being filthy. Now I’m looking exclusively at low pile, darker patterned rugs made from durable materials like wool.
Would you consider giving us alternatives every time you give us your don'ts? Your opinion is very appreciated ♥️
I agee with pretty much everything discussed here. However, the one thing I would never have in my home is that chair. It looks like a collaboration between Beetlejuice, Dr Suess & hash Wednesday.
I just ordered new counter stools and I am so glad I spent the extra money to get some beautifully made solid wood stools with back support. We eat and congregate at my kitchen peninsula every day and when I entertain we use the area for extra seating. I wanted to make sure I got something sturdy and comfortable.
I have a white rug and a white cat. The rug isn't exactly "like new" as cat has thrown up on it (I think he made a beeline for it), but pet stain cleaners exist, wool is stain repellant, and so it's stayed beautiful and I don't regret investing in it so far. Hard agree with everything else.
I agree with the counter stools. Found a pair of Italian ones with good backs with some kind of hydraulic food stand. Fab and I got 2 at estate sale in Dallas
This may be a stupid question but what other options than fabric are there for lamp shades on a normal table lamp?
Glass shade?
I agree about shiplap and farm looking accessories. Gets outdated so fast
An OCD person may not appreciate, dirt,stain, crease, ladder,aroma, etcetera all adds to the life story, and yes I do have dusty linen lamp shades..loving it
Btw, with carpeting, nylon increases durability. If you're genuinely on a budget, maybe you're buying secondhand so you can't check the testing the company did. If you have to or just want to get something synthetic, check that it has nylon in there or it will wear out pretty quick.
Ive seen ads for polypropylene rugs also. No clue how good that is but its a new material that may or may not be durable.
Spot on on these, DD. Re motion lighting, though, it can be really helpful for the visually impaired. My granddaughter is significantly visually impaired, and in our next house, we're going to put motion lighting on the stairs so she can navigate those more safely. And if a ghost should happen to show up, it had better start vacuuming or cook me something, because he ain't staying for free ;) Great video, as always, DD.
Lol funny. I do feel the lights are almost a must in some homes. I live in florida and it can be useful for the elderly.
Hahah! Thank you so much for always watching 🤍🤍
@@mrphoenixgrey Highlight of my Sundays 😃
Can we just take a moment & check this outfit , with those glasses you are wearing 😳🔥😍😍.
I agree on the rug.. 🙁 I bought a 10 pelt sheepskin rug from abroad , great value £600. absolutely huge, deep & luxurious………
With two dogs 😮 BIG mistake 😣, now have a flat pile rug 😊 & selling the other .
Great video as always 🙏🏻❤️🇬🇧xxx p.s hope your cold gets better .
Awe thank you so much for watching 🤍🙏🏼
I’ve never seen you before, this video just arrived in my feed. But wow, this is the first time I’ve ever agreed with absolutely everything a design content creator has said. I’m much older than you but I’m an artist, so it doesn’t count. I’ve lived through countless awful design trends and I have always felt like I was the only one not liking many of them. If someone HAS to have one of those horrid things in their home, for god sakes, get a fucking throw pillow.
Vertical shiplap is very similiar to VJ cladding or v-joint cladding. It's used in modern, Australian coastal designs, mostly kitchen and goes really well.
Agree except for light colored rugs. I have a white dog who sheds so a rug on the lighter side works best for me. It’s definitely not a white rug, more of a light taupe or greige color.
What kind of lampshades do you suggest?
Self-cleaning ones.
I love my jetted tub, and I do deep clean it often. It's pretty easy to use the jacuzzi cleaner on it in between scrubbings. Plus, I live alone, so my germs are just my germs. Just my take on it. I totally agree with you about everything else, though. I was never so happy to get rid of the bio hazard shag rug that used to be in my daughter's room.
I so love your videos! Your design pieces of advice and insights are very helpful and I love that you always lean towards practicality yet really useful and beautiful. I really think too that too much designer logos in a home make your space look tacky and not stylish at all. One is enough if you want to have just an accent piece. I’m so happy that I came across your channel. Really learning a lot from you❣️
Growing up we had a wicker sofa on our screened front porch. I always felt it was very scratchy (we also didn't have any cushions on it) and it only got worse when our cats got their claws into it.
I agreed with everything you said until you got to art. I’m an art collector, have an extensive collection and a contemporary home. I have one of Jean-Michael Basquiat early paintings, which enhances the overall look of my home. His paintings are full of life. Every brushstroke has incredible energy and focus. The complete canvas of the one I have bristles with youthful intensity more so than the paintings/prints many people buy at “Big Box Stores” because the color matches their furniture, which I hate. They are not art.
I truly enjoy your videos… the directness works best for me ❤
I don’t know why but I need to see something you design put into Sims 4.
Idk about anyone else but personally if I did come into a ton of money I wouldn’t buy things I don’t need. And if it has any logo on it then it doesn’t belong in my living space, my living space is for comfort my clothes are for logos.
Totally agree with your list and I could never understand the hype about shiplap. Just my opinion but I don´t think they do anything for your space, except for collecting a lot of dust.
Akari lamps are not made of the same paper as others. Japanese washi paper can handle being cleaned. That said, I just use a duster. It's not an issue.
I agree with most of your points. As a traditional style lover we have those lampshades and a quick vacuum every week does the trick for us. As far as the light coloured carpets as a pet parent of a large dog myself I’d have to disagree. If I had a darker carpet with her gray, white and brown fur the dark carpet would look like a disaster showing every single hair imaginable. For us the light coloured sofas and light coloured carpets work. They have to be cleaned and maintained but for us it’s no issue 😊
You're breaking my heart with the shiplap hate. I dunno what else I can do to cover the ugly walls in an odd under the stairs, slanted ceiling washroom. I bought my first home and the amount of BS DIY that I'm trying to fix is unreal. Help :(
Hilarious, “spore cloud of dust”. Thank you for being so entertaining as well as informative.
Most things you've mentioned reminds me of Fixer Upper. By most things I mean shiplap. And they use one design style (farm house style) for their clients and somehow all their client love it.
You’ve been reading my mind as a text design daddy. I agree with you on every single topic. Love your show. Cheers from Australia.❤
Brilliant presentation. I agree with everything you said.
Fabric lamp shades - deal breaker when it comes to lamps. And counter stools must swivel - so much easier to get in and out of and great for tight spaces ❤
My parents had THICK gold shag carpeting. When the the installer said, "And, here's your rake!" I looked at my parents and shook my head because I knew we were in trouble. I was 6. To this day I swear there were snails living in it.
The shag rugs retain the dirt and terrible if you have children. I got rid of mine.. horrid things..
Stools .. I so agree as you get older the lumbar support is essential.
Boucle is ammmmaaaazing!!!!!
Design Daddy!! I’m sofa hunting and it’s SO. HARD. to find a sofa that I like with the right length, depth, and fabric. Have decided that 100% poly velvet will need to work 🤷🏻♀️
There's a store called Menard. We got the best couch there
I can’t find a couch for a good price they are so expensive!
I actually LOVE a bit of graffiti art in the house. It makes it playful. I feel like it's just a matter of taste in art and interior design/styling. Whether you like a more traditional, modern, industrial, etc. type of space. I love to mix different styles together and make it more unique and cozy. It needs to be personal to the people/person living there
Fabulous video, though I love small nordic cottages with white shiplap, wicker/rattan pieces and rice paper shades.
When it fits the vibe like that I allow it 😉
Human soup took me out
Nassssssty 🤣
What is the best fabric for a custom headboard? I want it to look high end but I also want to be able to keep it clean.
We really need a house tour from you!
You're so right about all of these! Except for paper lampshades but we've already gone through this haha. I like that you're also taking into consideration maintenance, longevity, spookiness factor and noise level, as opposed to just how things look visually.
Another thing about 100% polyester upholstery is that it retains body odor and once it's there it's impossible to get rid of it. There's been scientific studies, the bo is permanently impregnated into the fabric. You don't want that.
I just bought and received motion lights for under the kitchen sink cabs inside. Love them so far ❤
They are a great addition here! Less motion here too so you don’t have to worry about them randomly turning on like they would in some other locations
@@mrphoenixgrey yes!
Omg omg ….i agree with everything in this video!!!!! When i have expressed my opinions on these same things …people would like at me funny…so happy to hear it come from you .
Love light colored rugs inside shoes only . My guest don’t have to remove shoes .Had a dog n two boys Make rules u spill something it gets cleaned up ASAP. If you like something u don’t mind cleaning it. Great video n always enjoy them.
Although it is great to know that polyester, polypropylene on furniture and floors, paper, or fabric on lamps are not good, it would be great to know the preferred options for furniture, lamps and flooring. Thank you.
Thank you for calling out the Kaws and Bearbrick dolls! I have hated them ever since I first saw them in someone's living room. Displaying them is the quickest way to make a space look terribly juvenile.
I've never understood the appeal
You have a lot of COMMON SENSE, a RARE gem nowadays.
Thank you so much for pointing to all that Micky mouse like statues with crossed eyes their place. We needed someone to do it long time ago
Finally someone focusing on practicality. Subscribed ✌
That’s why I’m here! Thanks for joining my channel 🤍
I feel like you read my mind! Agree on every single point. Curious about you perspective on accent walls. Also, can you do a session on millwork?
I have two dogs and a cat. My sofa is covered in performance fabric, 100% poly , and it always will be.
I need you to come and design my living, dining and kitchen. Including the kitchen cabinetry. I’m all into less housework. I did thankfully swap the steel canopy exhaust fan for one hidden in the overhead cupboards. 😮💨
Really enjoyed your video. Completely agree with everything. Unfortunately, I am guilty of most of the design mistakes you've mentioned. I guess, I learn the hard way.
I like the paper lanterns!
I never got the rice paper trend. It always screamed temporary to me.
This is an advance suggestions for most of us. Appreciate it. ✨✨
Thank you Daddy. You are the best.
Thanks for watching 🤍
OMG Shag rugs are back??My parents had shag installed in our house when I was in high school. It fell to me as one of my chores to "rake" the rug every week. I mean RAKE it with an actual RAKE, as in garden rake. The high pile would get smooshed down with people walking on it, so you had to rake it to raise the pile again. Absolutely the most total idiotic waste of time I can think of!! I left home after graduation, partly to get away from that shag rug! And it was Olive Green to boot! UGH...
You are excellent , up there with Nick
"It's that farmhouse chic style that has been so widely overused..."
...shows picture of absolutely gorgeous bathroom
I don't like farmhouse, it is overused and it makes everything looks similar. Imo it is cookie cutter but again my opinion.🤔
Awwww, that doggie is precious. I found a lamp that had a beautiful cork lampshade. OMG, I wanted it so badly, but I didn't like the lamp and didn't need a lamp. I've been looking for another just cork shade, but I can't find one as beautiful as that one...sadness.
Can't agree more! Polyester is also a respiratory hazard for our lungs...😢
Agree with most of your opinions but a lampshade is no different than fabric on furniture or drapes in my opinion, they may be vacuumed or washed and I would never be without in a room.
White chairs aren't the only chairs darkened by dye from jeans, etc. I've seen dark tan chairs where the upholstery that people sit on is shades darker than the rest of the chair. When people see that, they don't think, "Oh, that's dye from dark trousers." They think the chair is old and dirty. My own couch is forest green leather, and it doesn't have the problem.
Black suits you well
Non related video question, I am an 20+ years interior designer in Canada and a lover of minimalist, modern style and form. I am presently building a lake house and have been drooling over the chair that you are actually enjoying in this video. Please please tell me, from one designer to another, is it comfortable? super low (aka awkward to get out of)? Worth the price point? I am in LOVE with the form but as there are no design showrooms near me that house this chair I am reticent to purchase it. Any feed back would be amazing. Thank you, Debbie
Hi from South Africa here😊 question... a style here which is hundred years old(being sarcastic) walls and ceilings plastered to give the popcorn look 😖
our houses are mostly build with brick especially the 60'-90's ones. Somebody started plastering the walls looking like popcorn.. ceilings too in some houses. It is a huge job to replaster and very expensive. I have watched videos how they remove those popcorn effect plastering in Canadian/US interior programs, you cannot do that with our walls and ceilings, its plastered with cement which goes rock hard when dry. I live at the coast. Just looove the "Coastal" look.... what would you suggest to do with my walls to get a nice clean coastal look?
Thank you for calling out rubbish kitsch masquerading as art.
But Daddy, my mother who knew her fabrics said to always get wool with 10 or 20% polyester because "it wears better than 100% wool".
Question: if a lamp shade should have no fabric then what should it be made from? From the '70's, they had those shades that looked like a beer can in proportion, which is what I need for a floor lamp because I don't want to be able to see the bulb while standing up. Any suggestions besides get a different lamp?
I put a shag rug under the bed, love the look there, but a B to clean, luckily my shark just barely keeps it from jamming, so I can at least vacuum it. Yes the dust is always a big surprise, as stated. 😛WTF? No nudity in this one?
Firstly, I ❤ you and the video. You are not afraid to tell the truth.
Secondly: I couldn’t care less bathing on my BODY SOUP!
I just love ❤my jets. My bathtub is 34 years old, and I am the only one who really uses it. So all the bacteria in it is mine. I do shower before going in. Or at least wash the parts that matter. 😂
I am a water lover, but I have a ocd about it that is smaller than my love for it. Lakes, ocean, pools, every body of water, I go in. And I always remember all the poop from animals and humans that are there. But, what can I do? Just build my immunity 😅
I have a spa in my pool for summer, and my bathtub for winter. My lower back is fine and dandy. Nothing like a jet massage after a long work day. Nevertheless, you are right. And I am jealous of your chair. It’s on my bucket list.
Love from Brazil! I am an architect here, but I don’t do projects. I work as an architect in a bank. I analyze apartment buildings that we finance. But my creative side can be put down. So I follow people like you. And you are really fun to follow. I wish you all the best.
finally someone says something about this obnoxious hyped beast trend. And i mean to each your own, but most of this art pieces don't really match the living spaces and most of them are quite cold and harsh. People who buy the originals often change art as if were a seasonal thing. Besides theres like a ton of knockoffs of this pieces now the market is so saturated with fakes and low quality imitations
i agree with all your products that you dont use
agreed to all of them esp the last item
I hated those sliding barn doors the moment I saw them. I said, "If I wanted a barn door in my house, I'd live in a barn." No thanks.
I would also add that chair you are sitting on that looks like a blow up chair- reminds me of prison stripes
Paper shades were popular in the early 70s, very affordable then...
Wow first time watching and you resonate hugely with me! Brilliant!
What should we use instead of linen shades? Give me an alternative please❤
I have a modern brass base and off white Linen shade lamp. I.m.o. it goes well with MCM. I vacuum it once a week when I clean, and it works well . I agree with everything you said otherwise.
If you vacuum it you’re good then 🤍
VERY GOOD GIRL SPOTTED 🐶🐶