And this is what sets you apart from others, and why I like to follow your channel it’s your vulnerability, honesty and growth. I’m here learning from you and with you. Your designs only seem to be improving and I’m definitely checking out rugs USA for the first time in years for your collection.
Very brave of you to do this segment. I feel that you should be proud of how your style and expertise has grown over the years. I think your style in 2019/2020 was more catered to the masses and that was fine for that time period. You now shine with your curated uniqueness and I love watching your channel.
I love seeing the growth! For me, I would love to see more green on the shelves (2nd comparison). Green can be so warm and neutral and I think a few plants scattered throughout the shelves can add a little more texture, not feel overwhelming, still be neutral and warm, and fill in some of those empty spaces.
My bugbear is about how books are used. Books are meant to be read not just demoted to styling a shelf or used as risers for a vase or trinket. I love seeing a bookshelf filled with books. It gives me a sense of knowing someone's personality and interests. Our interior styles will always have the basic principles / influences however evolve through refinement and usually by a larger disposable income.
Excellent point! I have 2 books on my coffee table and although they do look cool, I have nothing on top of them or obstructing access to them and yes they are both books that reflect my personality and interests 😉
Absolutely! I admit to being a little snobbish about books. Worse than not having any books is having books obviously bought by the yard for their impressive bindings. The book “Class” by Paul Fussell hilariously categorizes interior design by social status/wealth. Sadly, I’m from a long line of proletarians, but I don’t have to advertise it by only having a TV Guide and a Chicken Soup for the Soul sitting in my living room!
You can decorate with books you have already read, and instead of having them in a drawer or something, putting them in display in your coffee table or shelf
Let me tell u this, 90% of people would never ever reach the level of your old design style. new style is much more sophisticated and has inspired me a lot.
OMG Arvin, this is such a informational video, filled with valuable tips and tricks that helped elevate your style throughout the years! I literally stopped everything that I was doing and sat down in my office with only my laptop and you, so I would pay attention and learn from your improvements. Please more styling videos like this with different rooms in your beautiful new home, so we can learn different options! Thank you, Arvin!
That deep red/ burgundy art piece is such a winner! As you said its unexpected. Goes so well with everything in the room. The scale is perfect too. Putting something neutral there would look good too - but wouldnt it be so overdone - something you can find in every magazine. I loved the unexpectedness, yet the cohesiveness that art piece brought to the room
It’s staying in the house for sure! Might just need to some some pillows or decor with the same hue to tie it all together. We’re actually doing color in this house
I can witness your evolution in not only your decor style but in how you portray yourself. Anyways, I loved your videos then and I love them now as well. I know that you’re going to get far in this business and I wish you the best. ❤
Thank you for sharing this. It's highly impactful to me at this time because I am about to style my shelf. You are a huge inspiration to me. Kindly, roast more of your design 🙏
Hey Arvin, that green top you’re wearing looks stunning on you. I’d like to see you incorporate some more saturated colors like that into your interior designs. Your evolution is fun to watch. 💕
I loved this. Showing your mistakes and past choices next to your current design is so educational and inspiring. Sometimes I fall into choice paralysis when decorating out of fear of making the wrong choice. This video almost felt therapeutic for me to watch you evolve, laugh at yourself and appreciate the good in what you have done over the years. Such a great growth mindset. New subscriber after casually watching your videos for the past year.
Wonderful video, Arvin! Thank you. You have matured, and so has your taste, yet, you have not veered away from your personal style. What we see in your new home is the refinement of your expression of self. What I particularly respect is that you reflect on and analyse your work, and thus learn from it. You have much to be proud of. Congratulations❤️
Arvin, I am so proud of where you have reached in your life. I remember following you when you only did Home Goods reviews. You still are on the top of my list to follow for decor. Best, Angela
Love this video!!! Love how you have evolved and your honesty about home decor, especially when you’re first starting out. You’ve grown from typical home decor to more of showing your personality and creating more of a timeless look with design,but we can still see those similarities that screams Arvin Olano and that is something that is unique and special about you. It Carrie’s your signature.
I believe that you have truly evolved. Your style has become your own. @nicklewisdesigns talks about your rugcollaboration and he also noted that the designs are 'so you'! Bravo! Very well done.
love this video! I think after going through similar cringe moments over the years, what I've learned is to just furnish and decorate my home with things I love and have collected and have a story behind it. No more following trends...they become too ick too fast!
I love this video! Comparing your old design with the new one, you will see how your taste and knowledge of interior design matures over time. This is a genius idea!!!!
I guess to sum it up, you have really grown and evolved in your styling. I think your current shelving in your office is perfect, not overdone. Love your videos.
I enjoy watching roasting your own designs as well as your subscribers. It’s entertaining and I learn a lot when you point out flaws and admit to having to redo something such as a pendant or adding pattern to a plane space.
I loved this comparison video! I love your current bookshelf and decor as well-the textures, colors, and different shapes and sizes play so well together. I am learning so much for you as I decorate my own house :-). I wouldn’t add too much more though to the bookshelf so it doesn’t start to look cluttered-I actually don’t see any empty spaces now, but of course it is your house so it has to be perfect to you!
Arvin Dude, you are an absolute favorite! I Luv that you can look back and laugh at yourself and putting out public . . . you are so real and fun! Luuv it . . .
This is gold, good to be able to have a laugh at yourself but your style and design has evolved 😅. Love your new office design. Looking forward to seeing your designs throughout this home.
I agree about changing out the pendant lamp in your brothers room. AND please please add the Geode (sp)? add to your book case I have one and I love the juxtaposition of the hard stone and the wonderful sparkle with books, baskets etc. 😊😊. Keep the faith and try to enjoy the process. Someday you will laugh at the crazy aggravating times. Remember your building your forever home! There’s will always be something new.😊😊
Hey Arvin! I’ve been following you for a few years and it’s been amazing to see how your style has changed! I’ve learned so much from your videos where you talk about how you would’ve done things differently. I find that I don’t always know how I’ll feel about something until I’ve put it in my space and lived with it for a bit.
Your style has evolved as you have grown and learned your trade. The first home was lovely, but I see the new house as a timeless beauty. There is a famous scene in the movie “Sunset Boulevard” where Norma Desmond descends the stairs and says, “I’m ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille”. Your home is just about ready for her close-up and you have done an amazing job!
I just appreciate your creativity and your willingness to question yourself (critical thinking) and your own designs. I LOVE the evolution. My so has a fabulous new place in L. A. and I’m using some of your ideas/style to help him find and create his own style ( turning out to be mid century modern w/some personal photos mixed with simple, calming, art pieces). Thanks for all you do.
I LOVE this bc I use your comments as a cross reference to my home decor 😂. Now I know what to toss and keep (within reason of course) . Thank you so muchhhh for sharing these priceless gems 💓
I loved this, Arvin!! Obviously a little late, lol. BUT, I also still love my 82” olive tree from Nearly Natural. 🤣 I have had it for YEARS and am contemplating getting another because I just love the shade, lightness of it, and just how it makes me feel when I look at it, lol. I’ve tried other trees, but none give me that same feeling. 🤷🏻♀️🫣😂❤️😘😘😘
Isn't it wonderful how some of us learn from our inexperience? In all aspects of life, if you grow then it is never a failure. Keep creating your beautiful designs. You are incredible!
I love your brother room. I really like the white lamps. To me it brakes up all the neutral colors. Witch I love the most. I relax better in a neutral room. I love watching your styles. Thanks and may you have a Blessed day.
Love the new office shelves. Feels just right. I wouldn't put anything else on. You said the other felt like it was too retail. Don't make the same mistake here!
It’s called growth added with knowledge and experience. You were a novice with interior design interests and you matured into a designer with expertise. Plus, you have a larger budget and sponsorships and turned your passion into a successful career. You have impeccable taste and talent Arvin
I will never be mad at Arvin back then in the homegoods hunt- because that’s how I found you channel back in 2020. You have envolved - and will still be changing. All I have to say - you have made it so hard for me to buy anything now 😂. I ‘m always in search of unique pieces- and not to successful at Homegoods anymore. 😂
You have definitely grown Arvin😊 While there are elements of your old design that I love, I absolutely love where you are now❤❤ I have photos of my design style as far back as 15 years and I cringe now at some of the choices I made, especially knowing that I loved it at the time, but I will hang onto them because it is fun to look back and see how far I've come. I really enjoyed this video and would love to see more... it's great to see that interior designers are always growing too😊
This was such a fun video- I’ve only discovered your TH-cam channel about a year ago - it was really interesting to see how your style has evolved over time - your current style is more sophisticated- It would be fun to see more of these type of videos
I like the art in the new house. It works with your fireplace, which is hidden by your lovely shearling chair. Can you rethink the furniture arrangement? Maybe move the sofa? It's a tad small for the painting. The overall feeling of the room is grand, masculine or yang. I feel like it needs another sculptural art piece, maybe a voluminous or glossy one?
I agree, the shelf in 2019 was a bit much…too much clutter but what you’ve currently done in your office I love!!! The current living room is stunning! And, I do love the wall art over the sofa! I felt the color of it gave that extra umf!!! Your brothers bedroom is perfect other than the ceiling lamp! Nice that you shared your feelings about what you would’ve done differently. Your transparency is appreciated!! 🤗
I love to look back to my space from around the same time frame when I started to get into interior design (when I got my first place as well) to see how far I've come and to see what I've improved on. I'd be down to see another video this this.
I enjoyed this video so much. You have found your style and I cannot wait to see where it takes you in the design world. I hope to see an Arvin Design coffee table book sometime.
And this is what sets you apart from others, and why I like to follow your channel it’s your vulnerability, honesty and growth. I’m here learning from you and with you. Your designs only seem to be improving and I’m definitely checking out rugs USA for the first time in years for your collection.
Agreed totally!
You are SO SWEET. Thank you ❤️
Very brave of you to do this segment. I feel that you should be proud of how your style and expertise has grown over the years. I think your style in 2019/2020 was more catered to the masses and that was fine for that time period. You now shine with your curated uniqueness and I love watching your channel.
Awww thank you!!!!
That painting makes you look confident and intentional.
I love seeing the growth! For me, I would love to see more green on the shelves (2nd comparison). Green can be so warm and neutral and I think a few plants scattered throughout the shelves can add a little more texture, not feel overwhelming, still be neutral and warm, and fill in some of those empty spaces.
I was thinking that same thing. The wood bookcase had such a warm tone to it, plants would look amazing on the shelves.
I love the red painting, it brought everything together and let all the pieces shine
My bugbear is about how books are used.
Books are meant to be read not just demoted to styling a shelf or used as risers for a vase or trinket.
I love seeing a bookshelf filled with books. It gives me a sense of knowing someone's personality and interests.
Our interior styles will always have the basic principles / influences however evolve through refinement and usually by a larger disposable income.
Excellent point! I have 2 books on my coffee table and although they do look cool, I have nothing on top of them or obstructing access to them and yes they are both books that reflect my personality and interests 😉
Absolutely! I admit to being a little snobbish about books. Worse than not having any books is having books obviously bought by the yard for their impressive bindings. The book “Class” by Paul Fussell hilariously categorizes interior design by social status/wealth. Sadly, I’m from a long line of proletarians, but I don’t have to advertise it by only having a TV Guide and a Chicken Soup for the Soul sitting in my living room!
You can decorate with books you have already read, and instead of having them in a drawer or something, putting them in display in your coffee table or shelf
Let me tell u this, 90% of people would never ever reach the level of your old design style. new style is much more sophisticated and has inspired me a lot.
OMG Arvin, this is such a informational video, filled with valuable tips and tricks that helped elevate your style throughout the years! I literally stopped everything that I was doing and sat down in my office with only my laptop and you, so I would pay attention and learn from your improvements. Please more styling videos like this with different rooms in your beautiful new home, so we can learn different options! Thank you, Arvin!
Amazing!!! I'll definitely do more.
That deep red/ burgundy art piece is such a winner! As you said its unexpected. Goes so well with everything in the room. The scale is perfect too. Putting something neutral there would look good too - but wouldnt it be so overdone - something you can find in every magazine. I loved the unexpectedness, yet the cohesiveness that art piece brought to the room
It’s staying in the house for sure! Might just need to some some pillows or decor with the same hue to tie it all together. We’re actually doing color in this house
I can witness your evolution in not only your decor style but in how you portray yourself. Anyways, I loved your videos then and I love them now as well. I know that you’re going to get far in this business and I wish you the best. ❤
Aww thank you!!! 🥲
Thank you for sharing this. It's highly impactful to me at this time because I am about to style my shelf. You are a huge inspiration to me. Kindly, roast more of your design 🙏
You have the most fun interesting personality ever ! Love you !!!!
Hey Arvin, that green top you’re wearing looks stunning on you. I’d like to see you incorporate some more saturated colors like that into your interior designs. Your evolution is fun to watch. 💕
I loved this. Showing your mistakes and past choices next to your current design is so educational and inspiring. Sometimes I fall into choice paralysis when decorating out of fear of making the wrong choice. This video almost felt therapeutic for me to watch you evolve, laugh at yourself and appreciate the good in what you have done over the years. Such a great growth mindset. New subscriber after casually watching your videos for the past year.
Wonderful video, Arvin! Thank you. You have matured, and so has your taste, yet, you have not veered away from your personal style. What we see in your new home is the refinement of your expression of self. What I particularly respect is that you reflect on and analyse your work, and thus learn from it. You have much to be proud of. Congratulations❤️
Your office shelves look awesome...I think the empty spaces add to the visual appeal and highlight the objects that are on the shelf.
Yes!
Arvin, I am so proud of where you have reached in your life. I remember following you when you only did Home Goods reviews. You still are on the top of my list to follow for decor. Best, Angela
Thank you Angela
This was fun! Thank you Arvin! Love the look back comparison!
Love the bed , drapes , lamps etc in that new bedroom EXCEPT that boring tiny picture above the bed
I appreciate that were courageous enough to show us your home and ask for feedback, I hope the comments were instructive.
I’m laughing at the super chopped pillows on the bench. I’m not a chopper. 😂 I like all your designs.
It's giving fortune cookie 🤣
Love this video!!! Love how you have evolved and your honesty about home decor, especially when you’re first starting out. You’ve grown from typical home decor to more of showing your personality and creating more of a timeless look with design,but we can still see those similarities that screams Arvin Olano and that is something that is unique and special about you. It Carrie’s your signature.
I believe that you have truly evolved. Your style has become your own. @nicklewisdesigns talks about your rugcollaboration and he also noted that the designs are 'so you'! Bravo! Very well done.
Thank you !!!
I appreciate your take on design. Looking to order 2 rugs from your collection soon. 1 for the main bedroom and 1 for the living room.
amazing!!!
I absolutely love that red painting. I would like a more artistic piece but it really adds a Japanese aesthetic, and a boost of spice
The shelf a 9:30 is perfect I don’t think anything needs to be added. I think sometimes we can over critique are skills. You have a gift Arvin❤.
love this video! I think after going through similar cringe moments over the years, what I've learned is to just furnish and decorate my home with things I love and have collected and have a story behind it. No more following trends...they become too ick too fast!
Same!!! Although I'm not impervious to trends lol but I am trying to find more classic pieces and things I love vs what's HOT.
Wow, learned so much just by listening to you critique your own designs and looking at the old vs. the new. Great video!
I love this video! Comparing your old design with the new one, you will see how your taste and knowledge of interior design matures over time. This is a genius idea!!!!
Wait how fun would it be if I do this video format but with subscriber's homes!? Like a before and after glow up review!!
I guess to sum it up, you have really grown and evolved in your styling. I think your current shelving in your office is perfect, not overdone. Love your videos.
This is my favorite video of yours. Thanks for sharing 😊
Loved this roast video! Love seeing your style evolution! You’re Chanel is the best!
I enjoy watching roasting your own designs as well as your subscribers. It’s entertaining and I learn a lot when you point out flaws and admit to having to redo something such as a pendant or adding pattern to a plane space.
I loved this comparison video! I love your current bookshelf and decor as well-the textures, colors, and different shapes and sizes play so well together. I am learning so much for you as I decorate my own house :-). I wouldn’t add too much more though to the bookshelf so it doesn’t start to look cluttered-I actually don’t see any empty spaces now, but of course it is your house so it has to be perfect to you!
Please do more of these types of videos. I like how you pointed out the mistakes to learn from. 💕
Ok!!!
It is really incredible how much things can change in four years!
Liked this video. Would like to see more like this. I like the red painting on the wall.
Arvin Dude, you are an absolute favorite! I Luv that you can look back and laugh at yourself and putting out public . . . you are so real and fun! Luuv it . . .
This is gold, good to be able to have a laugh at yourself but your style and design has evolved 😅. Love your new office design. Looking forward to seeing your designs throughout this home.
12:34 just put a non-slip underlay under the rug to stop it moving. I have found underlays made of fleece really good.
I agree about changing out the pendant lamp in your brothers room. AND please please add the Geode (sp)? add to your book case I have one and I love the juxtaposition of the hard stone and the wonderful sparkle with books, baskets etc. 😊😊. Keep the faith and try to enjoy the process. Someday you will laugh at the crazy aggravating times. Remember your building your forever home! There’s will always be something new.😊😊
Hey Arvin! I’ve been following you for a few years and it’s been amazing to see how your style has changed! I’ve learned so much from your videos where you talk about how you would’ve done things differently. I find that I don’t always know how I’ll feel about something until I’ve put it in my space and lived with it for a bit.
I actually LOVE the colour of the large plain art of your new home , it works well with your coffee table - it’s very well put together
I love the rock on the bottom left shelf! It looks so rich and textured
Your style has evolved as you have grown and learned your trade. The first home was lovely, but I see the new house as a timeless beauty. There is a famous scene in the movie “Sunset Boulevard” where Norma Desmond descends the stairs and says, “I’m ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille”. Your home is just about ready for her close-up and you have done an amazing job!
It’s about you getting to know you. Keep growing.
love love love your office today. amaaaazing.
Wow Arvin! Seeing how your designs have evolved gives me hope! ❤
I LOVE the red painting. It’s so clean and classic. The color is gorgeous.
I just appreciate your creativity and your willingness to question yourself (critical thinking) and your own designs. I LOVE the evolution. My so has a fabulous new place in L. A. and I’m using some of your ideas/style to help him find and create his own style ( turning out to be mid century modern w/some personal photos mixed with simple, calming, art pieces). Thanks for all you do.
U have evolved and learned your style and have become amazing designer I feel the same I look back at my house before and think what was I thinking
Really your improvement shows I think in your living room styling!
Agreed! again seeing YOU evolve into Your self, style has been a great journey with u ❤
I have absolutely seen a maturity in your style. Thanks for sharing.
I LOVE this bc I use your comments as a cross reference to my home decor 😂. Now I know what to toss and keep (within reason of course) . Thank you so muchhhh for sharing these priceless gems 💓
That's great love it
I love how simple and classic your living room is now
Me too!
I had to get a cup of tea and give myself time to enjoy the newest video. ❤
Enjoy and thanks for watching
I loved this, Arvin!! Obviously a little late, lol.
BUT, I also still love my 82” olive tree from Nearly Natural. 🤣 I have had it for YEARS and am contemplating getting another because I just love the shade, lightness of it, and just how it makes me feel when I look at it, lol. I’ve tried other trees, but none give me that same feeling. 🤷🏻♀️🫣😂❤️😘😘😘
Purchased 2 rugs from your collection. Happy for your growth ❤
Isn't it wonderful how some of us learn from our inexperience? In all aspects of life, if you grow then it is never a failure. Keep creating your beautiful designs. You are incredible!
I love the wall units in your office, the styling, and mix of materials and objects in the 2023 office.
We are all in the growing process…developing our signature style that will always and forever be tweaked.
Thank you for the fun throwback.❤
Love the shelves from all modern,looking forward to a house update!
It was so sweet to see Ginger again 🥲
Love your design. Where did you get your sweater. Love your style
I love your brother room. I really like the white lamps. To me it brakes up all the neutral colors. Witch I love the most. I relax better in a neutral room. I love watching your styles.
Thanks and may you have a Blessed day.
I love your office i think the styling is perfect i guess i like the breathing room in the styling its beautiful
It’s so neat to see you evolve overtime and what has changed and what has stayed the same. 😀
Love your honesty.
Love the new office shelves. Feels just right. I wouldn't put anything else on. You said the other felt like it was too retail. Don't make the same mistake here!
Never loved chopping pillows even when they were the thing. Lol😂 Love the comparisons. You have evolved and hopefully all your viewers as well.
It’s called growth added with knowledge and experience. You were a novice with interior design interests and you matured into a designer with expertise. Plus, you have a larger budget and sponsorships and turned your passion into a successful career. You have impeccable taste and talent Arvin
I will never be mad at Arvin back then in the homegoods hunt- because that’s how I found you channel back in 2020.
You have envolved - and will still be changing. All I have to say - you have made it so hard for me to buy anything now 😂. I ‘m always in search of unique pieces- and not to successful at Homegoods anymore. 😂
Should I do a video on how to find affordable unique items!?
@@ArvinOlano yes please. I need coffee table and throw pillows🙋🏻♀️
@@ArvinOlano PS I’m aware codee tables are not affordable. 😉
Great video Arvin! The green sweater polo you have on to is so cool, need outfit deets 😄
I learn so much from you Arvin ♥ Very inspiring.
Congrats to you and all your success
Ooh, that shelf in the office 😍 The shelf itself is a sculpture in a way.
I would love to hear your opinion on paint colors in 2024!
Love it all! I see your aubergine painting in your hallway!
Ran into the same thing in my first condo. I'm looking forward to having a more cohesive design aestestic next time.
You have definitely grown Arvin😊 While there are elements of your old design that I love, I absolutely love where you are now❤❤ I have photos of my design style as far back as 15 years and I cringe now at some of the choices I made, especially knowing that I loved it at the time, but I will hang onto them because it is fun to look back and see how far I've come.
I really enjoyed this video and would love to see more... it's great to see that interior designers are always growing too😊
Love this type of video! So interesting to see how your style and choices have evolved! ❤
love your new look, do you have link for your chairs. looking for accent chairs for my living room with jake arnold sofa in brown color.
This was such a fun video- I’ve only discovered your TH-cam channel about a year ago - it was really interesting to see how your style has evolved over time - your current style is more sophisticated- It would be fun to see more of these type of videos
I really love the huge mulberry painting in the current living room. I can't imagine the room without it.
Love your current living room..your old living room 😮
I love watching you evolve!
Can you share what you did to get your walls to look like that? They’re gorgeous!
I’m finally honing in on and developing my style in my home. After living in apartment for 40 years, it’s challenging, and I’m enjoying it!
Hey Arvin! Where is your green top from? I love it!
I like the art in the new house. It works with your fireplace, which is hidden by your lovely shearling chair. Can you rethink the furniture arrangement? Maybe move the sofa? It's a tad small for the painting. The overall feeling of the room is grand, masculine or yang. I feel like it needs another sculptural art piece, maybe a voluminous or glossy one?
Such a refreshing re-eval of your evolution...wish more designers would do this from time to time!
Loved all of your. new designs.. I like the Red above the couch ; looks great..😀😀
Your brothers bedroom is bangin’! I love the feel of heavy substantial quiet luxury.
Love seeing how you evolve with your own design. Can’t wait for the next reveal 😊
Love this. Roasting is for everyone. Keep it coming!
Love him to bits! ❤
I agree, the shelf in 2019 was a bit much…too much clutter but what you’ve currently done in your office I love!!! The current living room is stunning! And, I do love the wall art over the sofa! I felt the color of it gave that extra umf!!! Your brothers bedroom is perfect other than the ceiling lamp! Nice that you shared your feelings about what you would’ve done differently. Your transparency is appreciated!! 🤗
OMG that current office is just amazing!
Thank you this video was so helpful. I learned a lot.
❤❤❤❤
I love to look back to my space from around the same time frame when I started to get into interior design (when I got my first place as well) to see how far I've come and to see what I've improved on. I'd be down to see another video this this.
The art looks great and is like the perfect cover to the space. The color is everything❤
I enjoyed this video so much. You have found your style and I cannot wait to see where it takes you in the design world. I hope to see an Arvin Design coffee table book sometime.