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i can't be the only one that hits the like button on valentina's videos before watching the whole thing! wonderful ideas in this video as always! -hdg
Lol I'm here with u
Same here! I was just thinking the same thing lol
😁😁 I do the same thing !!!!🥰🥰
No, my friend! You’re not the only one. For me - always in this order 1) hit like button and pause
2) run and get a cold glass or warm mug of something 3) watch and enjoy!
SAME!
Loved seeing the transformation of your home over the years. SO inspiring! Proof that we can change "cookie cutter" homes and make them our own.
So true! There are 5-6 homes on our street like ours but we made ours our own!
Enjoyed this
THANK YOU!👍😅. Finally, someone said it! That goes for clothes too, if you only shop in your zip code, you and your house will look like everyone else around you, and that's not always a good thing!😊
So true!
I hadn't thought of it to avoid a cookie cutter look, but I started shopping online as soon as I could. You can't beat the selection and convenience. An amusing bit - I remember a conference in 1995 foretelling that someday we'd use keyboards and shop from our TV's. That was so futuristic, because we didn't have dial up yet. 😁 It wasn't far off, but it took retailers time to adopt the tech.
I laughed so hard when you said to shop outside your zip code because it reminded me of something that happened to me about 40 years ago. I moved to an area where a lot of the women liked to get together often. I was new there, so they invited me to join them. They planned a shopping event to a new store that was about an hour's drive away and when the big day came, I tagged along. There we were, in a different zip code, but instead of shopping for themselves, they moved around in a group, picking up items, and having a discussion of what everyone thought of each thing. By the end of the journey, everyone (except me) purchased all the exact items, in the exact colors, "to freshen up their homes." I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen. Needless to say, that was the last time I joined their group!
But seriously, Valentina, I love your videos and have learned so much from you. Thank you for supporting your viewers' price points and individuality while still teaching us about design..
Valentina I really admire your down to earth humble personality not to mention your funny sense of humour. I have learnt so much from you. Thank you.
It's been so fun finally upgrading my builder-grade home this summer. I thought it was beautiful before, but now..... It's turning into my dream home after 15 years of living here.
Yay, have fun making it your own!
Valentina, I agree with you about shopping in your zip code and using the internet for exactly what you want. I really appreciate the time you take to inform us of all the new trends and tips on styling our homes. I love your style and your enthusiasm for what you do. Thank you so much!
No need to apologize. We are here for your advice and you are clearly a very kind person from your approach and the way you interact with and speak about your family. Thank you for your time and expertise!
VERY inspirational, thank you! You hit a home run when you said, "If you have a home that YOU enjoy, it really doesn't matter what you're filling it with." That being said, I've never been a fan of "themed" rooms, but always love and respect those that have them, because it's for THEM!
I absolutely loved seeing your living area empty with your son running around! It shows how you can take that space and make it high end feel and it looks SO much larger!!! I love your taste and I am a die hard fan!! 🥰
There are so many things I love about this video, probably because I bought a “cookie cutter” townhouse almost a year ago. 😁 Which is also how long I’ve been following you! I am a patient woman and little by little have been taking my time to make this my own and your tips along the way have been so inspiring. Today’s takeaway for me is to remove the blinds in my bedroom and go with curtains. The light will be amazing and quite honestly they are the first things I open (after my eyes) in the morning. Thank you!
Your videos have inspired me to do so much in my home. I’d never had the confidence to make design decisions - so grateful for all your wonderful content! Now I am loving my own space and it seems like my family and friends are too!
That’s so sweet, I’m so glad that you’re happy!
I LOVE your tips! The blinds tip was great! Idk why I never thought about it, especially because I don't like blinds! You're very inspiring!
I know you're worried about "hate" in the comments (I would be too!), but we're here looking for YOUR designer tips! No one here should be hating on your professional ideas. We ❤ you!! Thank you for always being honest!!!
AGREE !😊
Do shutters count. Lol
Looking back when my husband and I bought our first house, I could cringe; yet I was so proud of how I decorated 🤦🏼♀️ Since then, I have evolved and now proud to say I Love interior design and Black is definitely my Fav 🖤 I collect vintage, have lived in the Caribbean and collected a style, order a lot from Bali to Italy. Love your style and Appreciate your honest advice 🖤🤎🤍
I painted our living room white, fireplace the same black color you used for yours, and got rid of blinds and put ikea curtains on. ( the same one for your bedroom) and now our living room looks totally different and everyone ask us if we renovated the living room. Obviously I am a huge fan of you and all your ideas about style work like magic. Thank you Valentina. You are the best!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍❤️
I love your sense of humour !! These videos are awesome 👏
I love the videos. I think she has an important message. And I love her personality
Great tips! Another thing, I'm surprised you didn't mention because you have mentioned it in other videos, is source or create some original artwork. I think that goes such a long way in giving a home an individual look. There are lots of ways to find attractive artwork that's unique and won't break the budget but can completely transform a space to reflect your personality
As an artist myself, Thank You. Seeing everyone have art from Ikea & Home Sense makes me sad.
Local artists are not necessarily expensive!
Hi Valentina! Thank you for practical advice!! Don't worry about being criticize, I for one, appreciate you pointing out things we might not even think about😊
I live in a neighborhood with 444 houses. I chose a floor plan and my house was built within 6 months. The builder tried to upsell me on finishes, however, I said nope. The minute I got the key, I changed almost everything but, the bones of the house. A couple of my online places to shop are Jonathan Adler and Jay Strongwater. Some people say huh? because they could not be anymore different and is exactly what I love about them. I grew up in a home where everything matched, and this helped me become a risk taker and not be afraid to mix styles to achieve something that is uniquely me. You never know what you are going to achieve when you are not afraid to take a chance not just with your decor style but, also in life as well.
I’m in love with you!!!!! Do a video on how to properly hang curtains. With measurements etc!
You said a mouthful...
I totally change my home after we purchased it...All new bathrooms with white cabinets and marble countertops..Omg what a difference..Put all new hardwood flooring and lighting thru out...Unbelievable..
What a transformation. Old owner had gold walls all over..Ewww..
I changed it to Mega Greige..Wow!!
Now shopping for accessories..
So love watching your videos.Your a big help.
Thank you..
Stay safe
This is exactly what the doctor ordered ! about to paint a few rooms, inspirational, fun and super chic!
Is that a CB2 lamp behind you? I love it so much! Thank you for your cheerful attitude and great sense of humor.
Mix it up and avoid the theme (die modern farmhouse - I'm looking at you). This is such great advice. The key is achieving a balance in color and styles, which typically includes removing stuff from the builder including color, door/cabinet hardware, lighting fixtures, light switches/wall plates, trim pieces, etc. I love your black fireplace! What a great accent piece! As for your neighbors updating their interiors - there is no greater pressure than living next to a neighbor that is an interior designer! :)
Ten years ago I chose a charcoal gray large tile fireplace when having our home built. 12 feet height. 👍🏻 We were charge extra, money well spent. My brother in law is a electrician 🙌🏻 we replaced all the builder grade lighting and chose med century/Scandinavian. 🙌🏻 Third, hired a millworker and had board and batten put in five rooms. 🥰 The project manager, neighbors, two designers and family were surprised how these decisions made a huge impact. Not inexpensive but our home value increased from $680,000.00 to 1,150,000.00. We upgraded appliances,garage, deck over time. Go for it. 🙌🏻 We had to install blinds on the west of our home. We face west, the sun is intense. They are on a timer. Colorado sun is harsh.
Tell us you’re rich without actually telling us you’re rich lol
Hi Valentina, you're on point with all the advice you gave in this video. I enjoy your vids and the chats. I work at Home Depot and I gotta tell everyone that they have amazing things in the on-line store, Order on-line ship to your home or to your local HD and if the item(s) are damaged or it did not work out for you return them to your ocal store HD.
You’re so charming. I find it hard to believe that anyone leaves an unkind comment. You’re giving great advice - if someone is receptive to your ideas. If their aesthetic is antithetical to yours they can still enjoy your professional and thoughtful advice. You’re doing us a favor: all you’re doing is pointing out some real truths.
Hey Valentina. I live in a 3 unit Townhouse but my unit is the most unique. I've been here 14yrs and I repainted from the builder I have 2 black walls that I did before I found you! I have updated my kitchen all faucets and hardware. Thanks for helping me realize how good it feels to update to your own style.
We had your typical, split level home, once upon a time. Well, my husband’s brother was our realtor and he said since this style of house is so popular, he had great ideas that we did just a bit different when we built it. We built it when people were out bidding for homes. The market was definitely a seller’s market. However, when we sold, it was right before the crash in 2007.
His idea to do our floor plan just a bit differently helped sell our home when the time came.
Another thing he mentioned was for us to build our deck larger than everyone else’s.
When it comes time to sell, it could the one thing that may make our home the deal breaker reason that ours gets chosen.
Again, he was correct!
Funny, I love horizontal venetian blinds (loathe vertical) - especially since I live in an apartment. They give soooooo much variety in the type of light they provide: totally open, totally closed, half/partially open, directional up, directional down. Totally agree with curtains over blinds - too dark. Unless the curtains can be pulled COMPLETELY off to the sides of the window.
❤Love❤ your videos and tips! We’re moving in a few weeks and I am so excited to decorate after many years of raising kids close in age and barely keeping up! My youngest 4 (we have 7) are in high school and I’m ready to figure out my style now!😅
Hello I really like this video you’re really talented thank you for you honestly and sharing you great decoration tips
Thanks to you Valentina I have expanded my horizons with the internet!!!! You have amazing taste for different,I like different. I get as excited as you do with cool and different home decor,it makes me happy. I get tired of decor so I move things around and put thing away ,drives my husband crazy because he thinks I should get rid of them . But I like them and want to restyle in a different way later . So glad I found your videos,makes me happy !
That was a very good point when you say that everybody will have very similar homes if buying from the big home depot centres... Indeed ...if you think about it 🤔☺...that is what will happen.. And meanwhile there is so much creativity out there, we really have to enjoy it 😍🤗😘
Great video and thank you for addressing buying in our own zip codes! So well said! LOL! You are really helping us feel comfortable with our styles and allowing us to get inspired with your recommendations and showing your own space. Thank you!
That’s awesome! I really do hope that people will enjoy the freedom to be themselves!
@@HouseofValentina Absolutely! Thanks to designers like you :) My home has changed so much since watching you :)
Definitely inspired! I feel like I’m halfway there with our home! Definitely still needs work. Went from a standard yellow beige, old wood, broken builder grade items to finally a stylish Chic home with pops of white, black and grey!
The sound (added by?) when you sipped your coffee! 😂😂😂
I love the black!!!! I have incorporated it in my space… It’s such a vibe!!!
We have a dining room and adjoining sitting room that has a unique appearance due to beautiful items like 2 rugs, art and ceramics such as a tea set (a lovely gift received upon our departure) that we bought while we lived in Ramallah, Palestine for 2 plus years. So grateful that we thought to buy several items while there as they bring us joy every day when we walk down the stairs to see the rooms. The rest of the house doesn't have the same vibe by any stretch.
I just love you and your husband! Getting lots of ideas from you.
Love it! The first thing we did on our first home was to change all the faucets, light switches and plates, and paint. Just doing that elevated the space. I have been loving lately to hunt at estate sales. It’s amazing how you can find some unique pieces that have a story. Recently we went to an estate sale from a man that used to buy antiques and passed away. That was a huge score!!!!
So agree with all you’ve said here. I have bought everything from antiques to art on 1st dibs and Chairish. I also love drapes! I wasn’t finding the material from the online drapery shops that I wanted. I really like an English cottage style and thought to look up online custom drapes in England
I found a place called Fabrics and Papers. They have tons of different fabrics. I’ve done several rooms with them as well as custom pillows with beautiful fringe. It really has made my home look like a designer helped me... even though I know I probably could not afford one👍
I kinda like living in areas where some houses have the same floor plan, I enjoy seeing how neighbors decorate and design the same space. That being said , I love the custom home we live in now. I have never seen anything like it. I absolutely LOVE how you transformed your home ❤️
I love this room now! It does look so much bigger and flows into the bathroom beautifully. The contrast between the furniture and walls is striking. Great job!! 💕
Thank you! We are buying a new home… with a “builders” kitchen which will go first. I’m so glad you mentioned H&M Home. I immediately searched if we have one in South Africa (I’ve only seen H&M’s that sell clothes) and I found it! I can buy the most beautiful items from them online… thank you 😃🌼
This so darn true ...... shopping all near your area is Boring ....adventure out and do un-norm and make truly your own.... Valentina I truly believe we are kinder sprit defiantly the colour palette you has influence me to add in my home ! Love your happy spirit its a joy to watch you and your family ! ❤
Great topic! Loved seeing your son running circles in your living room
😆 fun times!
First, love the sound bite of sipping coffee lol! We live in a tract home 30+ years. I have changed out my light fixtures, and some rooms, even a couple of times. I too shop all over the internet, along with local antique and second hand stores. I agree that your home should reflect who you are, your interests etc. Great video chat today!
“Here’s some blinds, Merry Christmas.” Valentina, you make me laugh! I am blind-intolerant too! You’re my fave!
My favorite Valentina video to date!! Infectious and beautiful personality ✨️
I just love Valentina she's an amazing woman with a kind personality 💖
I'm guilty of clicking the Like button before I even watch . . . I'm optimistic like that and I've never been wrong. 😉
Love your style! ❤ Thank you for sharing!
I love your positive energy. It’s amazing.
Our fireplace in our basement remodel is on an angled wall. It was the best option for pipes and other reason to put it there. I had the contractor just paint the wall black with no mantle or anything. He said he wasn’t sure about the black at first but really liked it after and we have gotten so many compliments on the minimalist fire place.
I love your videos. You could be digging ditches, and I would still like to watch you because you have a great personality. I thought the ZIP Code thing, I like what I like, and I don’t care what everybody else is doing. But looking for things on the Internet definitely broadens your options. Great advice!
I’d love to get my hands on that candleholder featured on your mantle. Sculptural. Love.
Another terrific video. Love the slurping sound effect! It made me lol for real!
Excellent tips!! I finally found a incredible home store that is not farmhouse, more modern, vintage items. and I agree thank god for the Internet😍😍
Great video, thanks Valentina!
Thank you, I paid my door 🚪 black, and everyone LOVE IT ❤️ I have learned a lot from you !!
These tips are so valuable and really useful yet simple and so doable. Great advice-one of your best videos. Thank you so much
I feel it's so important for ppl to not take any suggestion personally. You have lovely idea, but as you said, "we have our own style". I love being g able to think outside the box to make my home, my home 🏡 😊 💖
Where is your devoted and starry eyed hubby??? I love watching him watch you! He is soooooo in love!!❤️❤️
Love the new sound affects!
Thanks for your videos🥰🥰. I agree 100%.
Love your wonderful content as always - too cute to see you squirm when worrying about hurting someone's feeling with your suggestions ( and you don't have Jack to throw under the bus! LOL!) PS LOVE that you have your original livingroom layout back - I much prefer it to the sectional ... then again I'm not the one living there. ;-) xoxo from Canada!
So glad I stumbled upon your channel! You have the perfect mix of classy/modern with some bold dramatic touches, I’m obsessed and inspired
Love the video and the ideas! Thank you!
First I would like to say I watch a lot of your videos on my television (to get the full effect) and it’s not possible to like or comment. BUT…I love your videos, they are packed full of ideas and inspiration! Beautiful!
Thank you so much Deb!
Thanks for the tips!
So fun to see how it looked before. Such a change for the better! 😍 Your house was actually so much better than before in our house. 😅 Now ours is nice as well, after renovations and upgrades. I so agree with what you are saying about not buying all the furniture in the same series, shop or area. I never liked that. Handpicked at second hand and different shops, from cheap to expensive, is the way to get a beautiful home you'll love. Mix it with items you got from travelling to other countries. Those things will also bring back lovely memories. I always buy something nice for the home even if I'm on just a short trip to a nice place during the day. Because it brings back good memories every time I use it. I even got rid of things I once bought in a cheap shop, where they were rude the last time we bought something there that didn't work so wanted to reclaim it. We never went back to that store again and I didn't even want to be remided about it by keeping the few things we already had. So I gave them away. I actually think it makes a big difference to only have things with beautiful moments connected to them. It has an daily impact on your mood.
Love your channel! ❤️
Valentina, this was one of your best videos. Great content, authentic comments and pov. You were at your best in this one. Keep ‘em coming.
I bought a standard house and had no money to furnish it but over time I got second hand everything including art and decorator items from Op Shops etc and now my house looks like my house. It doesn’t look like everyone else’s which is what I was after.
Happy 300k!! Love your videos!! ♥️ From 🇨🇦
Fantastic tips!! As someone living in an apartment, it would be so appreciated to see some of your ideas on customizing a home where you can’t necessarily change things like fixtures. For instance, I love your point to shop outside of your zip code, 100% going to be thinking about that more!!
Totally agree with rhe blinds and paint colour. Every house we have moved into has been painted what I call "cigarette stain yellow". It must be the Australian version of "builders' beige". Its a grotty, dingy yellowy cream that always looks dirty. It almost makes the house feel depressed. Paint is always the first thing we change and it completely uplifts the feel of the home.
A resounding YES to all the points! It totally makes sense.
Excellent suggestions.
Love this advice!! I am in the process of trying to make my home reflect the new me, as I get older. I know what I like, but I can't always translate it into reality. Your videos are giving me amazing direction that I desperately need! I love that you help with it all!! I'm already looking forward to your next videos!!
Loved this video, Valentina! Your decorating advice is always so inspiring and helpful! I always look forward to hearing what you have to say, and looking at all of the examples you include. You rock, girlfriend 🙂!!!!!!!!!
I'm painting my fireplace black and changing my faucets and light fixtures!! I'm so excited! Oh, and I told my husband it's all your fault, lol.
Did Jack add the slurp sounds to the video when you are sipping your coffee? Too funny! Thank you for the tips Valentina.
Valentina, your house looks beautiful 😍 you took a cookie cutter home and made it very custom, and reflects your style. Agree with everything you talked about. I can't believe people say ugly things. If they want your advice ,especially . You have definitely demonstrated how to create that beautiful taste, luxurious, and not break the bank. My home has really expensive and very affordable things that all work together. It's like a wardrobe. You can have on expensive pants or shoes with a top from target.
And achieve a fantastic look. I think they go hand and hand. Thank you for introducing me to more affordable items that look really really amazing. Love watching your videos. I hope that you are able to create your on line in the future. And also you have a set schedule of your 3 days every week to watch. Alot of these people, not consistently can do that. Have an awesome trip.
I believe if you can't think outside the box, you will never
Achieve the look you want. And woman , I can't imagine my house looking like everyone else's!!!!! Kathleen
I totally agree, here in Canada it’s pretty boring, I see the same clothes everywhere, the same furniture, blah, blah! I love Amazon prime, we’re renovating so I’m enjoying the convenience and the choices available, while I paint my life away. At this point it losing it therapeutic effect! Thanks again❤
So funny! I actually bought my couch at Costco and love it! To me it was unique and beautiful! And I get a lot of compliments!
Love your fireplace and color choice
Thank you for your inspiration
Why would someone get mad at this? It's sad that a lot of creators feel like they have to tip toe around their words. I LOVE your channel and your style so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I live in a cookie cutter home and you're really giving me so many great tips.
I adore your videos. I feel like my inner self leans toward everything you say and you've given me the motivation to lean into it. Sometimes the ideas I have make my husband really nervous 😂 But it always turns out amazing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great advice💯
A Woman across the street from my Uncle painted her house Mint Green with Black trim. This was in the 70's when we had 4 Colors. He went over to coplain, they ended up dating and eventually married😜
Hello, you have a beautiful home and so much styling talent, thanks for sharing your helpful tips and suggestions!🌞
Valentina you are fabulously hilarious. As a fellow building and interior designer, l too agree with everything you have said. It's always wonderful to think outside of the box.😀
I love you! Aw! That giggle is priceless.I just moved in to our cookie cutter home in my cookie cutter neighborhood. Lol! This was amazing. The only unique thing about my house is my front door and kitchen. Thank you! Thank you for this video.
I get it about going outside your ZIP code. Years ago, a lady who always complimented me on my clothes said, “You don’t shop around here, do you?” I still laugh about that!
I love the tip about shopping outside of your zip code. While it’s not a whole epiphany, it is a good reminder to try and find other shops that are maybe on the other side of the country. I love it the PNW but I love a lot of southern decor. I just appreciate the reminder to maybe check out little shops over there! Thank you!
Fabulous video!
Love your input and energy. Thank you for this video