THIS IS ALL MY OPINION! Don't run out and change your stuff - I have lots of this stuff myself! Here's the carpet pad I mentioned (Amazon): amzn.to/3Ybqdim My fabric shaver: amzn.to/4h5Azsy Cable management: www.amazon.com/shop/tarynmaria/list/30DLS0O06LS50?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Click here for a clean & tidy home / @tarynmaria_ Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier eepurl.com/iB2aE2 Decluttering playlist: • My Decluttering Journey...A Frank Con... Time saving cleaning hacks playlist: • 12 *LIFE CHANGING* Cleaning Hacks Eve... Cleaning Routines playlist: • The *ONLY* Weekly Cleaning Routine Yo...
Short curtains in the dining--I am going to shorten them because as long curtains they overwhelm the room despite its 8 foot ceilings. Long curtains in the living room are a must.
@@tarynmaria_ I love the fact that you let us know that you have done, (in your learning experience), some of the things in your home that some of us are possibly doing. You are not being, “holier-than-thou” and judging anyone. We are all learning new ways of doing things all of the time. I also realize that you are, (basically), saying, if something works for US, then that is ok too. You are simply showing us that which you have learned and if we want to incorporate something you have learned into our homes, that is ok. I really appreciate you’re letting us know what you have learned, that works for you.🌺 Thank you❣️😊
I appreciate the advice! I also have heard do NOT decorate with dried flowers. That symbolizes the death of something that was once alive. To some people. I keep hearing conflicting statements on that! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
I’m a 76 year old woman. As I watched your video all I could think about was I wish I had saved more money. Not everyone can afford that level of perfection. I’m thankful for what we have and that we are happy. I know some who have everything without the happiness.
Thinking this over, I decided what really looks cheap in our house is us! I wear old yoga pants with a faded Land's End tank top. My husband wears baggy sweatpants and old travel-trinket t-shirts. But we're comfy.
Hahahaha. Same with us. Most of my clothes are rags ! Wearing old bleach spotted sweat/yoga pants and a 20 year old faded with holes in it, Red Sox tshirt. But it’s so comfy !
A family member used to be critical of my uncle and aunt's home decor because "it never changes and always looks the same." The home was mid century and my uncle was an architect so the home really does not look outdated. It has nice decoratives that were thoughtfully purchased and rotated out for the seasons. There is something wonderful and homey about that timeless "sameness." 😂
@@danicegewiss862 GOOD FOR YOU, Danice ‼️ If anyone comes to my home to, “check out my home”, as opposed to visiting me; then they have wasted their time & mine. They have wasted their gas to get TO my home, and wasted ANY feelings/friendship I EVER wasted on them. They are exhibiting SHALLOWNESS ‼️
I have mismatched area rugs all over my house because I have a 17 year old dog and they help him walk. Yes, they make my house look ridiculous, but I gotta help my boy out.
Great video. I agree with all your points and I committed many of these decorating mistakes when I was 20. I think the biggest thing that cheapens your home is clutter. Just cleaning up and decluttering can elevate your home’s appearance so much. I like your approach and find you refreshingly intelligent and interesting. Thank you for all your hard work.
Too many stupid little knick knacks. My grandparents didn’t have a lot of money but they also didn’t buy knick knacks. So their home was tidy and neat and cute. Nothing expensive and none of that “old lady candy” in a crystal bowl. Yuck. My grandma had friends that had old candy sitting out and you could see the dust on it. Anybody remember those horrible candies ?! 😮
Such a great point. There is no value to clutter. Most of it we hold onto because we are attached sentimentally. Take photos and donate. Chances are, we won't miss what we don't use or need.
Regarding clutter...so true!! This is what I'm working on right now. Employing the 'Swedish Death Cleaning' technique. Time consuming but it's working!
Most important to me is a neat and clean home. Dont care if others like my decorating style or if it is costly. So many people want to compete with what they see on videos.
This is my first time watching your channel. I think there are probably many women that agree with most of what you view as cheap. However, I think and hope there are just as many women out there like me, that as we get older, not old, we have learned that life is hard enough trying to keep stress low and inspire happiness in our surroundings and with the people in our lives. Everyone has different tastes. I think patterned comforters, long vs short curtains etc... all depends on what else is in the room and what the patterns are.. there are very soft colors and patterns that are soothing for those who desire and need tranquility to keep depression/anxiety at bay. Some women that have lost their spouses and no longer have to have their bedrooms or homes look suitable for a man and woman.. she can have whatever style pleases her.. determining cheap vs not cheap is in the eye of the beholder... keeping up with the Jones has been what has gotten most of our society in the unloving and uncaring state and rat race for money that is in the world today. Many women and families prefer cozy, homey, comfy environment with soothing decor,, not caring about if it makes the room look larger or if the pattern might look to busy for some... I think it would be such a boring world if we all changed our homes to these guidelines so they wouldn't look "cheap" in others eyes.. then all of our homes would truly be cookie cutter! lol Just wanted to use my freedom to give a different perspective.. I love that you are confident and feel at ease to share with us and I feel comfortable to do the same.. life is beautiful... Have a blessed week!! I subscribed to your channel..
clutter...the wrong colours.....basic bad taste makes places look cheap......its not about money its about good taste and anyone can buy thiongs that dont cost a lot and make them look expensive with the right decor.......i love these channels because i like to learn and like to have a nice home which is why i came here......whats your reason?
@@mirandasworldWe all have different tastes. Like that age old saying. One man's trash is another man's treasure. If you really want to learn the art of decorating, learn from someone who is a true professional artist. It's mostly about composition.
I downsized to a two bed two bath I have under the bed storage under my king-size bed. I have a dust ruffle on the bed, which I am so grateful to have. It is a tailored box pleat one that looks awesome and I will never get rid of it to tell me to just get rid of the stuff under my bed tells me that you don’t understand small space living no shade, but there’s important things under my bed being stored I can’t just get rid of them and there was literally nowhere else in this place to put them
I have to have one because i live in a smaller house with 4 kids and almost zero storage. Master closet teeny, linen cabinets small. Under my bed is vacuum sealed blankets we use during seasons. Blow up mattresses for guests, my husband likes bottles of water upstairs so they live under our bed etc... i just bought the dust ruffle (also the flat pleeted kind) like a year ago because seeing crap under my bed looked way worse.
Yes. My bed frame is metal, although I have a footboard and headboard. The metal rails are not good looking. I definitely need the under bed storage! I think the pleated, un-fussy type of dust ruffle looks very nice.
Ive traveled to many places, in the U.S. and internationally, and i buy a fridge magnate for every place we've been to. My fridge doors are almost completely covered. When people come over to my house, it often is a fun thing for them to search for the newest additions. And to ask about interesting stories from our vacations. Im not bothered by anyones negative opinions about my house. Its full of memories that i get to enjoy everyday!!
How lovely to have people visit who are genuinely interested in your life and travels.. Treasure those folk. Too many are simply visiting as a duty and will talk of themselves for hours before disappearing into the sunset again for months.
I just bought some with back tabs trying to avoid the grommets. They are hard to slide open on rods. So now I have to order the rings to hook on....arggg. grommets were so much easier.
I like functional things as well as pretty. Grommets are functional so this is silly, and if you store anything under your bed you need that dust ruffle.
I bought some pretty silk flowers for my church years ago, and I was told people kept trying to water them. I also had a silk African Violet plant that looked so realistic that my sister said she wished she had such good luck with her AV. The more expensive silk flowers do look real and last. I agree with everything else you mentioned. You are so practical.
Thank you so much! Funny story - my sister had a mini plant from Target that she watered for a year and then realized one day it wasn't real!! It was a fake cactus that looked pretty convincing 😂
I have seen some high end flowers at high end furniture stores that go for $500.00 and up...they look fantastic and you can't tell that they are not real.
I bought one such flower arrangement at a thrift store near Denver. For not being real, id never seen such beauty. And yes, it would have been worth $500.@@DonnaGibbs-b6o
I think fake flowers are pretty, even if it's obvious that they're not real. I don't think they look cheap. I rarely see real flowers in people's homes.
Dust ruffles started being used in the late 1800’s. Meant to stop dust and dirt from accumulating under the bed. Also to protect underside of mattress from dirt/dust mites and help stop cold drafts. We now have heating, vacuums and mattress protectors
I love how you make content that makes people angry and they comment and hate-watch 5 more times. Whatever brings in more views. It’s working. You’re brilliant.
My husband has dementia and misses the toilet. I was having to wash the floor before I could even use the toilet myself particularly in the middle of the night. A toilet mat is easy to pick up and wash. I have a number. You and I think differently about a number of issues in this video. You have your ideas, I have mine. Consequently your idea of cheap and mine are different.
@@jat6547 While those thin cotton dust ruffles DO look "grandma" or "girly" - the tailored ones do not.. They do make some really sophisticated non-ruffled "dust ruffles" in nice, upholsterery-weight fabric. Sometimes they have cartridge pleats - or just run straight along the mattress rail for that hotel look. If you can't sew (or can't afford to have one made), I suggest purchasing a heavy fabric tablecloth or 2 in a neutral tone - and using that instead. 😊
All really good points. I will say though some of us cannot have floor length curtains. I wish I could, but I live in a 1950's built house that has old fashioned baseboard heaters and have to have curtains short enough to not catch fire unfortunately.
Yesssss…this! My hubby surprised me with switching to radiant heating so all the baseboard registers are gone😁. I hated those dang things because you couldn’t have long curtains and they would fall apart if I accidentally hit them with the vacuum🤣
If you're willing to make the extra commitment to ensure safety, it is possible to have both. I've been removing the baseboard heaters in my house; slowly upgrading one room at a time. I still have 3 rooms with heaters and those windows also have floor length curtains. We either don't utilize the heater at all or we fold up the curtain when the heater is in use. I also have children from newborn to 15 years old. Not any different from checking the heaters for toys or scrapes before turning it on. Like I said, if one is willing to make the commitment, one can make it work.
I stand by my matelesse heavy cotton tailored bed skirt! It looks really rich. there is nothing under my bed, but it does hide the box spring and frame. I have hard wood floors, no area rug and I vacuum under the bed monthly. It feels really clean. 🤩. I agree with everything else though. 😃
I feel more to the point is to get over our insecurities and not care what others think of our taste. These decor decisions sound more like high school mean girls : when you are tired of your stuff switch it out and have a blast searching for the replacement but fretting over the judgement of people we invite into our homes…. Really, ditch those “friends”, better yet, let them dump you to search out souls as equally shallow as themselves.
This is not a video about what others think of our decor. These are the conclusions she’s come to by herself about what can improve the feel of her own home. I enjoy listening to other people’s opinions about everything so I can perhaps see things in a different light. It has nothing to do with insecurity or ditching judgmental friends.
@@littlemom2070 if it's all about how she can improve the feel of her OWN home, then why is it titled, "25 Common Mistakes Making YOUR Home Look Cheap?"
@@trudivecchione9642 ‘cheap’ is the unfortunate term, ‘out dated’ I feel is the term that was meant and much less insulting. Like, a golden toilet isn’t cheap but it is far more tasteless than any of these examples.
Good for your boldness! You are spot on! I've been watching an interior designer. (Nick Lewis) He's saying these very same things! And some we can change, some we cannot.
I love this video and agree with everything you said. I’m 63 and don’t take this personal at all, like you said, it’s all in fun. Keep what you like and change what YOU think looks cheap!
My husband and i scraped every inch of popcorn ceiling in our house. It was hard work and such a mess. But at the end of it, i was floored at how much taller my ceilings felt even though there was maybe 1/4" of popcorn. I think it has to do with all of the tiny shadows cast. Also, i was surprised to learn it was a sound dampener! Anyway, no regrets. Glad we did it ourselves. A contractor quoted us $5k. We spent a little over $500 on drop cloths, scrapers, sprayers, and some of those stilt thingies, paint, and drywall.
You don’t like a dust ruffle on the bed because it draws dust when touching the carpet, BUT, we should have curtains that hang down on the floor? Make up your mind...
Mary Anne, good catch! I prefer no bed skirts and curtains that only cover the window not the wall. I'm old and have seen things come and go. Each time ideas reappear, they're "new". Ha, ha, ha.
I love your content and your being brave enough to take nasty hits from viewers. It's best to take comments with a grain of salt. You are a strong lady . ❤
I just do NOT get the grommet hate. I think some folks think they want to be part of the cool kids group aka "designer" click by hating on grommet drapes. 🙄The issue isn't the grommets. The issue is people are cheap and don't want to buy enough panels. Also, the grommets need to match the rod 🤔
Agree about grommets. I think they look clean and neat and better than the cool kids using curtain rings with visibly cheap clips. I also mismatched (silver grommet w/a gold rod) & Since I mix these two metals throughout the home it works well…! 😊 (this was based on what I had at hand but if given the choice but try to match them)
I agree. In addition to the width or number of the panels to cover the window adequately, hang the rod as high as you can. There’s no point in trying to get that expanse look by having the drapes reach the floor if the rod is sitting just above the window frame.
Yeah I feel like the grommet-less curtains always look dated and kinda ridiculous. Like what you would expect in an hotel that was renovated 10 years ago. It just definitely doesn't look like a real thing. So I don't get the grommet hate either 😂
I painted The Starry Night on canvas and hung it in my kitchen, which is one of the first things you see when entering my home and gotten a lot of compliments. I say people can tell if something is mass produced well-known art piece versus personal reproduction on canvas. So why not display your husband's artistry? It's looks really good!
The house we recently moved into had popcorn ceilings, my husband tested it and there wasn't anything bad in it. The way he got off was just to spray it with water and then use a scraper. It made a mess, but it was pretty easy.
That is a good solution as long as the ceiling is tested--lead is not the issue with popcorn ceilings as much as asbestos is. Our house is over 100 years old and the living room ceiling is popcorn, which makes me very unhappy. That noted, it would cost three or four thousand dollars to remove it in a safe manner (asbestos method). My husband is convinced of the "sound dampening acoustic ceiling" myth, and having it plastered would be another small fortune. 😂
Our house was built in 1989 and has popcorn ceiling. I don't hate it except for in the kitchen and bathroom. Ugh! Who does that?! If it's never been painted it comes off easily with water and a scraper but makes a huge mess so I have nor attempted it. No lead or asbestos used in 1989.
I like them. I see them in many beautiful homes. My shower is a walk-in type so no need for a curtain but the grommets on curtains can be very pretty. Many beautiful types of pole ends. Can’t think of what those are called
Agree w you on all of them, except the dust ruffle. It's an absolute must if your style is cottage, country, even farmhouse. Does anyone like popcorn ceilings? Good video.
Agree with everything except the dust ruffle. Mine is tailored champagne satin with split corners and a pleat at each side. Looks great on my canopy bed.
Absolutely agree!! Especially about blinds with cords!! ☠️ My 5 year old decided he wanted to be a flying elephant. Tied the rope around his neck and jumped off a chair. Thank God he was ok!!!! 😭😭 This happened when I had a babysitter watch him. She was distracted and didn’t see him climb up on a chair.😭 He had a red ring around his little neck from the cord. Nothing serious, but enough to scare him. I was so traumatized. We couldn’t replace the blinds immediately, so I just cut off the hanging cords. This all happened years ago.. I’m still emotional thinking about it. Thanks for mentioning these dangerous blinds!!!
I live alone as a woman and wash my bathroom rugs every week on 60° celsius. My toilet itself has no fabric on it. It is not 'cheap'. When you buy nice rugs and not bad quality, it is nice and comfortable for your feet.
Me too. I don’t like cold floors when I go to the bathroom so I have a small rug in front of it that I wash often. It doesn’t fit around the toilet but just in front. Comfort over fashion every time!
@@diamant1081dried flowers are just basically powder that hasn't powdered yet! I have some fake peonies that people have tried to smell in Oct. I just take this content as good fun! Kind of like joke, no kidding!
@diamant1081 I actually like the look of dried flowers. They give your house a cottage-y look. You just have to toss them out when they get dusty. And I've only ever seen fresh flowers at a mortuary. I think people would be offended by dried flowers at a mortuary. 😂
I took the dust ruffle off of my bed, the toilet seat cover and cut out rug and most of the things you addressed a long time ago. As I looked at it, I thought it looked cheap but also unsafe (rugs can be a tripping hazard), germs in the bathroom, etc. I actually like the curtains with grommets and can easily close them when needed for privacy negating the need for blinds. I agree about the wall decals totally. The exception for me are those dedicated to children’s rooms. I don’t mind the popcorn ceilings actually. As long as the paint is fresh on the ceiling. 😋 One thing I have done with a small piece of art is mat it in a much larger and wider frame. It draws your focus to the picture. This was a great video. Looking forward to more.😊
For an anniversary gift my mom quilted me a beautiful lone star quilt in multi colors and I love it on my bed. Would not have matching pillow cases ever
❤ I totally agree with you that's what makes the world go around we're not all the same so we're not all going to like the same things in life. And you know what they say about opinions😮
Great advice and amazing tips. About dry flowers 💐... I had several lovely dry-flower arrangements, until a good friend told me it is BAD Feng Shui and threw them all away. Greetings from Holland !
I have a fix to your popcorn ceilings. I have a smallish apartment, so this may not be practical for some, but I’ve had new drywall put up to cover the popcorn ceilings. I hired a pro, had to move out for four days to avoid the drywall’s putty dust, but it was not terribly expensive. I have never regretted this. My place looks a hundred times better!
I actually scraped my popcorn ceiling in my last house. It was a mess but very worth it. I sprayed it with water to minimize dust and stapled a plastic drop cloth about a foot from the ceiling so that as I scraped the dust only fell a short way. Big improvement!
This advice is great, and it’s not for everyone, and no need to be negative, if it’s for you, take it, if not for you don’t bother, it’s all up to you, someone will find this invaluable
Oh dear! I had no idea people were coming into my home, looking at every detail and deciding if it looked cheap or not 😂. I’ve never done that in someone else’s home. Unfortunately I will think about that before I have someone over again. I have always loved toile fabric mixed with stripes or checks and Blue Willow plates. It just makes me so happy. I’m pretty sure that isn’t trendy since it’s been in homes for decades. 🤷🏻♀️
I agree that patterns are beautiful, and they make homes cheerful and inviting, but nowadays, minimalism is in trend, and people's mind are being rewired. 😊
I agree with most of what you've listed here. I do make an exception for a nice quality dust ruffle that falls in heavy pleats. In talking about rugs, I'd like to add buying rugs that are too small for the space is very cheap looking. In talking about artwork...hanging a picture too high cheapens the look. In talking about curtains...buying panels that are too narrow for the window width is very cheap looking as is hanging the rod right at the window frame. Also, scrapes, dirt and chips on wall paint will instantly give a cheap appearance. Finally, popcorn ceilings get a bad rap. If they are kept clean and freshly painted, I think they're just fine. Wonderful video...thank you!
You are NOT wrong! All of these do look cheap. Especially those tacky bedspreads. I’m not rich. Not even middle class and I’ve been able to find substitutes. Keep up the great videos and if anyone gets butt hurt see it as a sign of the times. Make another video on thrifting better things and they will get over it. Have a great day!
If you clean enough, the dust ruffle doesnt get filled with dust. My bed frame needs a dust ruffle, I bought my bed 25 years ago its wrought iron with head board and foot board, probably would cost thousands of dollars to replace. The dust ruffle doesnt bother me at all and doesnt make the room cheap.
The only “art” that goes on my walls are the canvas prints of photos that I have taken. Every photo is a memory and that’s my happy stuff in my house. Every photo makes me smile. My fridge’s front has photo magnets of my own photos. The grandkids love seeing and playing with them. My love language is my photos of my memories. Every photo personalizes my space. I can get rid of every knock knack but not my memory photos. Keep up the good work on your videos and keep expanding your audience. 👍
@@mulliganstew72 “Shutterfly” is a good company to use. Hint: set up the app (or use the website) to start an order. Don’t place the order. Let it sit. Each day you will get emails telling you about a discount that you can obtain with a code. And that, my friends, is how I ordered so many canvas prints 😜.
Orchids are great for people who like flowers. The buds and flowers last a good while and rebloom with correct care. The foliage alone in nice pottery looks very nice and makes a visual statement. Holiday cactus too very lovely flowers and foliage alone
Great suggestions! These are friendly reminders to take a 2nd look at some of the things we have grown used to in our homes. If you objectively look at it and still love it- great don’t change it. But a lot of trends we just carry on with life and don’t update or refresh and this gives a little reminder :))
If you like a quilt but not the pattern you can slip it into a duvet cover. Sew on ties or buttons or whatever method your duvet cover uses to attach them together securely.
You know not everyone is able to change items in their homes because of various reasons, finances, locality etc. For people who live in mobile home communities for example need blinds whether corded or not. This video can step on toes of people who are doing the best they can with what they have. Im sure your intentions are very good but please keep in mind those who just cant change things in their homes.
This video is all in fun and most of the "mistakes" are things I have myself, no need to change anything. I'm certainly keeping my floral quilt and wall decals!
I consider myself as having very good taste and have been asked who does my interior decorating! But, I was shocked to find out an expensive media center I bought 20 years ago was “out”! It was purchased because the room it was in was oddly shaped. I loved it and it was still in new condition. When I redid the room, I moved it to the “man cave” because I could not sell it or give it away and it had been expensive and in such good condition! Another issue in homes is artwork that is hung way too high. It is meant to be hung at eye level so viewers enjoy it.
Curtains/drapes to the bottom of the window trim are classic. Many of us have some kind of heat under windows and long wi Dow treatments trap the heat behind them.
Many of these recommendations tie into feng shui theory. Especially clearing clutter from under your bed to enjoy peaceful sleep and not using grommet curtains. It makes a difference.
I've been through it with the wrong carpet pad. It was small to prevent sliding but the floor darkened considerably underneath it. I heard the change in your voice right away and thought you might be getting sick. I'm sorry you had to deal with that, I pray you and any sick family are on the mend 😊.
This switch was alot of work for you and really refreshed the look of the room. I prefer the window without the covering, but don't know if there would be a glare. The crushed ice trick really works well. Thanks for some inspiration.😊
I have small house with small rooms but lots of windows. No curtains. Have accordion pleated paper on bottom sash of dining room windows. Cheap. I replace when they look too antique and droop.
I wrote off most of these suggestions as personal preference, but framing all your artwork is something I had to mention. Have you ever heard of a "gallery wrap?" Look it up. It's really pretty, and I love it. Again, if you feel like you NEED frames, use them, but a large gallery wrapped picture over your couch or fireplace is beautiful.
Be careful with carpet pads with LVP floors. Be sure to read warnings on various pads. Also, we removed our bed skirt, purchased new mattress, box springs, not realizing the taller springs made our custom spread too short. I finally discovered there is an extra large queen size spread. Perfect size! But, one simple change can lead to another problem.
Even plain carpet can damage floors depending on the interaction between the yarn dyes, the carpet backing, and the flooring material. I love the restrained use of quality area rugs in my decor, and use thin anti-slip mats beneath, but check twice a year that no adverse reactions are underway (or after using a carpet cleaner because of the addition of those chemical agents).
I agree with everything you mentioned. When I moved into my new home one splurge was a 9 x 11 Karastan rug and high quality pad for my living room. I love it. I also never put anything on the front or sides of my fridge. I think it’s very messy and cheap looking. Great video ❤️.
I have a dust ruffle, and I HATE them. I really tried not to get one and said I’d never have one again, but my mattress is on a metal frame, and it hides the frame. I really need to buy a wood bed. Right? I agree with all your cheap ideas. Love your videos. Do part 2!
@@susansweat9125 I had one, but it never fit right. Actually the new one I got from Amazon was inexpensive, and washed like a dream. It’s not the dust I’m worried about. Dust ruffles are a pain when you change the bed. They get tucked under.😝
I came looking for this comment. I've looked for alternatives, but I haven't found one that seems like it will actually work. I hate my dust ruffle but don't want the cheap metal frame showing.
I, too, am getting over COVID. I bounced back with a little extra energy so I'm washing curtains, tackling cobwebs. I started the year wanting to revamp my empty nest but I've been helping extended family since January so I'm gonna get this done before the year is up
Dust ruffles??? 🤔 Never heard bed skirts called that. If you like the cottage look, bed skirts go very well with that, if you choose. Plus, with today's super tall beds (because of the extra thick mattresses), beds can look very out of proportion and awkward with no bed skirt. But you choose. No one else will much care. I don't find bed skirts difficult to care for.
I've tried going the non patterned quilts, curtains & shower curtain route, but to me it's just boring. I do however have plain curtains in my bedroom & guest bedroom.
We have two Mexican falsas and a striped throw. I use a textured cotton blanket or a bedspread and then lay out a falsa or throw across the foot of the bed to give some color.
This is the first time that I watched your video. I LOVED listening to EVERY suggestion!!! It was so funny to hear because I could relate to what you were saying.... so real. This video was on point. Yah.😊
I don’t get how some thinks useing accents pillows that filled up the whole couch,accents pillows is called accents pillows for a reason,it is used for a pop of colors,likes everything’s else everything’s in modesty or else it just looks cheap.
I agree with all of this. I had the same thoughts about many of your items: grommets on curtains never looked good even when they were first popular, patterned bedspreads are busy, and linen storage bins in the living room. Thank you for being brave and posting this.
You may think some of these things make your home look Cheap. But they can serve a purpose Ie bathroom mats. If you have someone with poor eyesight. or Alzheimer’s/ dementia These can help people found the toilet on their own. And with the length of the curtains some houses will most houses in England have radiators underneath the window so therefore if you have extra long curtains in the winter you are not benefiting by having your central heating on
I like curtains to end either just below the sill (not halfway between the sill and the floor) or just above the ground. And the rail should be just above the window, not a foot higher, unless there is also a pelmet to cover the gap. I wish I could afford louvred wooden shutters. And I hate bathroom pedestal mats. The idea of pee drying on them is nauseating. At least if it’s on the floor it can be seen and cleaned up.
@@tarynmaria_ Not everyone has a cat. Geese....corded blinds are fine for people who have common sense. Maybe focus on getting rid of that hideous floral bedspread instead of hating on classic blinds.
I’m thankful my mom didn’t want carpet in the bathroom except a foot matt stepping out of the shower. She knew it was a moldy problem waiting to happen !
Ugh, me too. My condo had carpet in both bathrooms when I bought it. They are petri dishes for germs. It took me a while but they are gone now as I've renovated.
THIS IS ALL MY OPINION! Don't run out and change your stuff - I have lots of this stuff myself!
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Short curtains in the dining--I am going to shorten them because as long curtains they overwhelm the room despite its 8 foot ceilings. Long curtains in the living room are a must.
@@tarynmaria_ I love the fact that you let us know that you have done, (in your learning experience), some of the things in your home that some of us are possibly doing.
You are not being,
“holier-than-thou” and judging anyone. We are all learning new ways of doing things all of the time. I also realize that you are, (basically), saying, if something works for US, then that is ok too.
You are simply showing us that which you have learned and if we want to incorporate something you have learned into our homes, that is ok.
I really appreciate you’re letting us know what you have learned, that works for you.🌺
Thank you❣️😊
I appreciate the advice! I also have heard do NOT decorate with dried flowers. That symbolizes the death of something that was once alive. To some people. I keep hearing conflicting statements on that! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
@@coleenlong8212 Thank you! 😊 ❤️
Thank you for this video. Sorry you got so many comments from people who take it personally!
I’m a 76 year old woman. As I watched your video all I could think about was I wish I had saved more money. Not everyone can afford that level of perfection. I’m thankful for what we have and that we are happy. I know some who have everything without the happiness.
😮 Poverty is clearly not classy. Instead of
😮😢
@@mariegrobbelaar3332what
I find less is more these days. Too many objects weigh u down
You are so right!
Thinking this over, I decided what really looks cheap in our house is us! I wear old yoga pants with a faded Land's End tank top. My husband wears baggy sweatpants and old travel-trinket t-shirts. But we're comfy.
Lol. I live in comfy clothes except when I must leave the house. Nobody here but me so I please myself. You made me smile, good one. 😊
I do the same! Better to be comfy at home!
😂 Thanks, Barbara! I resemble that remark ❤.
Hahahaha. Same with us. Most of my clothes are rags ! Wearing old bleach spotted sweat/yoga pants and a 20 year old faded with holes in it, Red Sox tshirt. But it’s so comfy !
BRAAHAHAHAHHA 😂😂😂. Eerily familiar. My house is waaay too nice for me.
If someone came in and judged my home, that would be the last time I’d see them. Put what you love in your home, it’s your home!
A family member used to be critical of my uncle and aunt's home decor because "it never changes and always looks the same." The home was mid century and my uncle was an architect so the home really does not look outdated. It has nice decoratives that were thoughtfully purchased and rotated out for the seasons. There is something wonderful and homey about that timeless "sameness." 😂
My brother made a snotty comment about my decor. He hasn't been invited back.
Too many Judgers have not learned to "shut it".
Truth .
If You cannot say something posituve, KEEP YOUR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF.
@@danicegewiss862
GOOD FOR YOU, Danice ‼️
If anyone comes to my home to, “check out my home”, as opposed to visiting me; then they have wasted their time &
mine. They have wasted their gas to get TO my home, and wasted ANY feelings/friendship I EVER wasted on them.
They are exhibiting SHALLOWNESS ‼️
That is true, I think people come here to get another perspective, not to find things to judge others on, at least that’s why I’m watching
As long as your home is neat and tidy and presentable when unexpected guest arrive that’s what really counts.
I have mismatched area rugs all over my house because I have a 17 year old dog and they help him walk. Yes, they make my house look ridiculous, but I gotta help my boy out.
Me too!! But I do it bc I have two rescue pups that eat bones and drool all over. I just call myself eclectic!!
Unless you are putting your house up for sale enjoy your house as you like it.
I love that she doesn't belabor each point. She takes less than a minute per item.
Thank you!
Agreed!
Yesyesyes
You have to keep the dust ruffle because today's comforters don't fully cover the mattress
I think you're right - I have had to buy king sized comforters for my queen sized bed!
Good idea!@@tarynmaria_
If some part of the bedding doesn't cover the box springs, THAT looks cheap. So take your dust ruffle and hem it to just cover the box springs.
I put a 2nd fitted sheet on the boxspring that matches the bedding. Easy to wash and don’t get in the way and collects a lot LES dust.
@@krystallooksinbooks1891that's super smart!
Great video. I agree with all your points and I committed many of these decorating mistakes when I was 20. I think the biggest thing that cheapens your home is clutter. Just cleaning up and decluttering can elevate your home’s appearance so much. I like your approach and find you refreshingly intelligent and interesting. Thank you for all your hard work.
You are so welcome! And great point about the clutter - too much and it brings the place down!
Too many stupid little knick knacks.
My grandparents didn’t have a lot of money but they also didn’t buy knick knacks. So their home was tidy and neat and cute. Nothing expensive and none of that “old lady candy” in a crystal bowl. Yuck. My grandma had friends that had old candy sitting out and you could see the dust on it. Anybody remember those horrible candies ?! 😮
Such a great point. There is no value to clutter. Most of it we hold onto because we are attached sentimentally. Take photos and donate. Chances are, we won't miss what we don't use or need.
I agree when I got a handle on the clutter I achieved peace of mind and much less anxiety
Regarding clutter...so true!! This is what I'm working on right now. Employing the 'Swedish Death Cleaning' technique. Time consuming but it's working!
This is the first time I've viewed your channel. I love the fact that you're so upfront and even show visuals of your cheap mistakes. Yes!
Thank you!!
The most beautiful spaces are the ones that make you happy. Don't fuss with what's in or out or trendy. You do you.
Most important to me is a neat and clean home. Dont care if others like my decorating style or if it is costly. So many people want to compete with what they see on videos.
Decorate your space that makes You happy. There is no right or wrong for your personal taste.
Totally agree😊
I’m a guy and I love watching Taryn’s videos. They are informative, and they also make me laugh a lot. I love her observations!
Awww, thank you! I'm so glad ☺
This is my first time watching your channel. I think there are probably many women that agree with most of what you view as cheap. However, I think and hope there are just as many women out there like me, that as we get older, not old, we have learned that life is hard enough trying to keep stress low and inspire happiness in our surroundings and with the people in our lives. Everyone has different tastes. I think patterned comforters, long vs short curtains etc... all depends on what else is in the room and what the patterns are.. there are very soft colors and patterns that are soothing for those who desire and need tranquility to keep depression/anxiety at bay. Some women that have lost their spouses and no longer have to have their bedrooms or homes look suitable for a man and woman.. she can have whatever style pleases her.. determining cheap vs not cheap is in the eye of the beholder... keeping up with the Jones has been what has gotten most of our society in the unloving and uncaring state and rat race for money that is in the world today. Many women and families prefer cozy, homey, comfy environment with soothing decor,, not caring about if it makes the room look larger or if the pattern might look to busy for some... I think it would be such a boring world if we all changed our homes to these guidelines so they wouldn't look "cheap" in others eyes.. then all of our homes would truly be cookie cutter! lol Just wanted to use my freedom to give a different perspective.. I love that you are confident and feel at ease to share with us and I feel comfortable to do the same.. life is beautiful... Have a blessed week!! I subscribed to your channel..
Thank you for your perspective!
clutter...the wrong colours.....basic bad taste makes places look cheap......its not about money its about good taste and anyone can buy thiongs that dont cost a lot and make them look expensive with the right decor.......i love these channels because i like to learn and like to have a nice home which is why i came here......whats your reason?
Yes clutter definitely cheapens a home in my opinion. Clutter is so overwhelmingly busy, makes me anxious just thinking about it.
@@mirandasworldWe all have different tastes. Like that age old saying. One man's trash is another man's treasure. If you really want to learn the art of decorating, learn from someone who is a true professional artist. It's mostly about composition.
@@renmuffett but i am learning from a true professional artist like the artist who made this video:)
I downsized to a two bed two bath I have under the bed storage under my king-size bed. I have a dust ruffle on the bed, which I am so grateful to have. It is a tailored box pleat one that looks awesome and I will never get rid of it to tell me to just get rid of the stuff under my bed tells me that you don’t understand small space living no shade, but there’s important things under my bed being stored I can’t just get rid of them and there was literally nowhere else in this place to put them
I’ve definitely lived in apartments and know all about small spaces. As I said in the video - you do what works for you!
That is what I want, not a ruffle but a box pleat design. Nice and flat, not flouncy.
I have to have one because i live in a smaller house with 4 kids and almost zero storage. Master closet teeny, linen cabinets small. Under my bed is vacuum sealed blankets we use during seasons. Blow up mattresses for guests, my husband likes bottles of water upstairs so they live under our bed etc... i just bought the dust ruffle (also the flat pleeted kind) like a year ago because seeing crap under my bed looked way worse.
I have one because I have carpet & cats so I keep a comforter under the bed. I can pull it out and wash as needed & I need a way to hide it.
Yes. My bed frame is metal, although I have a footboard and headboard. The metal rails are not good looking. I definitely need the under bed storage! I think the pleated, un-fussy type of dust ruffle looks very nice.
Ive traveled to many places, in the U.S. and internationally, and i buy a fridge magnate for every place we've been to. My fridge doors are almost completely covered. When people come over to my house, it often is a fun thing for them to search for the newest additions. And to ask about interesting stories from our vacations.
Im not bothered by anyones negative opinions about my house. Its full of memories that i get to enjoy everyday!!
How lovely to have people visit who are genuinely interested in your life and travels.. Treasure those folk. Too many are simply visiting as a duty and will talk of themselves for hours before disappearing into the sunset again for months.
😂🤣 You are bothered, though. No one on this video or channel would know your refrigerator from a tourist souvenir shop.
I like grommet curtains, easy to slide open. Also look best when there are extra panels for fullness.
I just bought some with back tabs trying to avoid the grommets. They are hard to slide open on rods. So now I have to order the rings to hook on....arggg. grommets were so much easier.
@@empresslee8764 yeah, they are very functional. I dont think they look cheap. Its all in the layering and material quality
That’s what curtain rings are for.
I like functional things as well as pretty. Grommets are functional so this is silly, and if you store anything under your bed you need that dust ruffle.
@@lindahill2126 absolutely!
I bought some pretty silk flowers for my church years ago, and I was told people kept trying to water them. I also had a silk African Violet plant that looked so realistic that my sister said she wished she had such good luck with her AV. The more expensive silk flowers do look real and last. I agree with everything else you mentioned. You are so practical.
Thank you so much! Funny story - my sister had a mini plant from Target that she watered for a year and then realized one day it wasn't real!! It was a fake cactus that looked pretty convincing 😂
@@tarynmaria_ 😆🤣😄
I have seen some high end flowers at high end furniture stores that go for $500.00 and up...they look fantastic and you can't tell that they are not real.
I bought one such flower arrangement at a thrift store near Denver. For not being real, id never seen such beauty. And yes, it would have been worth $500.@@DonnaGibbs-b6o
I think fake flowers are pretty, even if it's obvious that they're not real. I don't think they look cheap. I rarely see real flowers in people's homes.
Dust ruffles started being used in the late 1800’s. Meant to stop dust and dirt from accumulating under the bed. Also to protect underside of mattress from dirt/dust mites and help stop cold drafts. We now have heating, vacuums and mattress protectors
I love how you make content that makes people angry and they comment and hate-watch 5 more times. Whatever brings in more views. It’s working. You’re brilliant.
Ha, I didn't realize people would get so mad - it's all my opinion! :)
IMHO those tacky LIVE LOVE LAUGH signs are 🤮
My daughter tells me not to buy anything with words on it!! 🤣
@@TammyB-x2h 👍
DIE HATE CACKLE ❤
I hate that stuff.
@@P.willow 💯💯, cheap and nasty
I love pillows, curtains,dust ruffles. Not going to give up.
If you love them you keep them!
My husband has dementia and misses the toilet. I was having to wash the floor before I could even use the toilet myself particularly in the middle of the night. A toilet mat is easy to pick up and wash. I have a number. You and I think differently about a number of issues in this video. You have your ideas, I have mine. Consequently your idea of cheap and mine are different.
Dust ruffles. Old lady ish
@@jat6547 While those thin cotton dust ruffles DO look "grandma" or "girly" - the tailored ones do not..
They do make some really sophisticated non-ruffled "dust ruffles" in nice, upholsterery-weight fabric. Sometimes they have cartridge pleats - or just run straight along the mattress rail for that hotel look.
If you can't sew (or can't afford to have one made), I suggest purchasing a heavy fabric tablecloth or 2 in a neutral tone - and using that instead. 😊
@@Kanga-53
I had that carpet in front of the toilet too when my boys were young. I washed them. Easier than mopping the floor all the time.
All really good points. I will say though some of us cannot have floor length curtains. I wish I could, but I live in a 1950's built house that has old fashioned baseboard heaters and have to have curtains short enough to not catch fire unfortunately.
Yep, I know what you mean! Thank you for watching 😊
Yesssss…this! My hubby surprised me with switching to radiant heating so all the baseboard registers are gone😁. I hated those dang things because you couldn’t have long curtains and they would fall apart if I accidentally hit them with the vacuum🤣
@@lynettecorle8391 Nice....😁Maybe someday I can get an upgrade too, Happy for you to be able to finally be able to have those awful things gone.
If you're willing to make the extra commitment to ensure safety, it is possible to have both.
I've been removing the baseboard heaters in my house; slowly upgrading one room at a time. I still have 3 rooms with heaters and those windows also have floor length curtains. We either don't utilize the heater at all or we fold up the curtain when the heater is in use.
I also have children from newborn to 15 years old. Not any different from checking the heaters for toys or scrapes before turning it on. Like I said, if one is willing to make the commitment, one can make it work.
@@SWags-ly7dp I honestly never thought about doing it that way. Thanks for the idea.
I stand by my matelesse heavy cotton tailored bed skirt! It looks really rich. there is nothing under my bed, but it does hide the box spring and frame. I have hard wood floors, no area rug and I vacuum under the bed monthly. It feels really clean. 🤩. I agree with everything else though. 😃
I feel more to the point is to get over our insecurities and not care what others think of our taste. These decor decisions sound more like high school mean girls : when you are tired of your stuff switch it out and have a blast searching for the replacement but fretting over the judgement of people we invite into our homes…. Really, ditch those “friends”, better yet, let them dump you to search out souls as equally shallow as themselves.
This is not a video about what others think of our decor. These are the conclusions she’s come to by herself about what can improve the feel of her own home. I enjoy listening to other people’s opinions about everything so I can perhaps see things in a different light. It has nothing to do with insecurity or ditching judgmental friends.
Bravo! @sheilarobertson
@@littlemom2070 if it's all about how she can improve the feel of her OWN home, then why is it titled, "25 Common Mistakes Making YOUR Home Look Cheap?"
@@trudivecchione9642 ‘cheap’ is the unfortunate term, ‘out dated’ I feel is the term that was meant and much less insulting. Like, a golden toilet isn’t cheap but it is far more tasteless than any of these examples.
Better sleep on a bare floor to keep "dust" from collecting in your bedroom...although vacuuming might work every now and then.
I love grommets and just got more. It makes it sooo easy to open and shut the curtains.
Good for your boldness! You are spot on! I've been watching an interior designer. (Nick Lewis)
He's saying these very same things! And some we can change, some we cannot.
Thank you, Debra! You are so right - some we can change, some we can’t and we just learned to live with it and enjoy it!
Nick is hilarious
I love this video and agree with everything you said. I’m 63 and don’t take this personal at all, like you said, it’s all in fun. Keep what you like and change what YOU think looks cheap!
Thank you!
My husband and i scraped every inch of popcorn ceiling in our house. It was hard work and such a mess. But at the end of it, i was floored at how much taller my ceilings felt even though there was maybe 1/4" of popcorn. I think it has to do with all of the tiny shadows cast. Also, i was surprised to learn it was a sound dampener! Anyway, no regrets. Glad we did it ourselves. A contractor quoted us $5k. We spent a little over $500 on drop cloths, scrapers, sprayers, and some of those stilt thingies, paint, and drywall.
Wow, great job!
Definitely hard work!
You don’t like a dust ruffle on the bed because it draws dust when touching the carpet, BUT, we should have curtains that hang down on the floor? Make up your mind...
Mary Anne, good catch! I prefer no bed skirts and curtains that only cover the window not the wall. I'm old and have seen things come and go. Each time ideas reappear, they're "new". Ha, ha, ha.
I love your content and your being brave enough to take nasty hits from viewers. It's best to take comments with a grain of salt. You are a strong lady . ❤
Lol.😮
I dont think anybody is actually being mean.
Thanks Mary! 😊
I just do NOT get the grommet hate. I think some folks think they want to be part of the cool kids group aka "designer" click by hating on grommet drapes. 🙄The issue isn't the grommets. The issue is people are cheap and don't want to buy enough panels. Also, the grommets need to match the rod 🤔
Agree about grommets. I think they look clean and neat and better than the cool kids using curtain rings with visibly cheap clips. I also mismatched (silver grommet w/a gold rod) & Since I mix these two metals throughout the home it works well…! 😊 (this was based on what I had at hand but if given the choice but try to match them)
I agree. In addition to the width or number of the panels to cover the window adequately, hang the rod as high as you can. There’s no point in trying to get that expanse look by having the drapes reach the floor if the rod is sitting just above the window frame.
Buy House Beautiful or Homes & Gardens. High end homes never have those. Grommet metal is always cheap & shiny.
I like grommets too. That's what we mostly have in the Island of Jamaica
Yeah I feel like the grommet-less curtains always look dated and kinda ridiculous. Like what you would expect in an hotel that was renovated 10 years ago. It just definitely doesn't look like a real thing. So I don't get the grommet hate either 😂
I painted The Starry Night on canvas and hung it in my kitchen, which is one of the first things you see when entering my home and gotten a lot of compliments. I say people can tell if something is mass produced well-known art piece versus personal reproduction on canvas. So why not display your husband's artistry? It's looks really good!
Awesome, thank you so much for commenting! ☺
It's Van Gogh. 🌟
The house we recently moved into had popcorn ceilings, my husband tested it and there wasn't anything bad in it. The way he got off was just to spray it with water and then use a scraper. It made a mess, but it was pretty easy.
That is a good solution as long as the ceiling is tested--lead is not the issue with popcorn ceilings as much as asbestos is. Our house is over 100 years old and the living room ceiling is popcorn, which makes me very unhappy. That noted, it would cost three or four thousand dollars to remove it in a safe manner (asbestos method). My husband is convinced of the "sound dampening acoustic ceiling" myth, and having it plastered would be another small fortune. 😂
@@user-mv9tt4st9k yes, it is asbestos that we tested for. We were thrilled to find out there wasn't any
@@user-mv9tt4st9kthey did popcorn ceilings 100 years ago? I think someone added that later. Ours is 1890's. No popcorn ceilings thank the Lord
Our house was built in 1989 and has popcorn ceiling. I don't hate it except for in the kitchen and bathroom. Ugh! Who does that?! If it's never been painted it comes off easily with water and a scraper but makes a huge mess so I have nor attempted it. No lead or asbestos used in 1989.
I don't get the gromet hate. I guess since my shower curtains are NOT gromets then I don't think shower curtains when I see them on windows.
Me neither!! 🤔
I like them. I see them in many beautiful homes. My shower is a walk-in type so no need for a curtain but the grommets on curtains can be very pretty. Many beautiful types of pole ends. Can’t think of what those are called
@@cjhoward409 The ends are called finials
Haha, I laughed all the way through this. Very entertaining, and I agree with all, and I'm guilty of some. Love all your videos. Yes to part 2!
Love it! I'm guilty of plenty of these, it's where I got the ideas 😂 Thank you so much ☺❤
Agree w you on all of them, except the dust ruffle. It's an absolute must if your style is cottage, country, even farmhouse. Does anyone like popcorn ceilings? Good video.
Thank you so much!!
Agree with everything except the dust ruffle. Mine is tailored champagne satin with split corners and a pleat at each side. Looks great on my canopy bed.
Thank you for commenting! :)
Absolutely agree!! Especially about blinds with cords!! ☠️ My 5 year old decided he wanted to be a flying elephant. Tied the rope around his neck and jumped off a chair. Thank God he was ok!!!! 😭😭 This happened when I had a babysitter watch him. She was distracted and didn’t see him climb up on a chair.😭 He had a red ring around his little neck from the cord. Nothing serious, but enough to scare him. I was so traumatized. We couldn’t replace the blinds immediately, so I just cut off the hanging cords. This all happened years ago.. I’m still emotional thinking about it. Thanks for mentioning these dangerous blinds!!!
Oh my gosh that is so scary! I am so glad he is ok!!
I agree about displaying alcohol. Alcohol is not decor
Bar cart would like a word.
Most of this is excellent advice. I do have to have a dust ruffle though to hide the bed frame. P. S. I have nothing under my bed but air. LOL. 🤣😅🎃
Thank you for sharing! :)
If you don't have dust under there, you are a step or 5 ahead of me! 😅
I live alone as a woman and wash my bathroom rugs every week on 60° celsius. My toilet itself has no fabric on it. It is not 'cheap'. When you buy nice rugs and not bad quality, it is nice and comfortable for your feet.
Dried flowers... that sounds like a mortuary. 😅 And they are real dust magnets.
@@diamant1081so are fake ones
Me too. I don’t like cold floors when I go to the bathroom so I have a small rug in front of it that I wash often. It doesn’t fit around the toilet but just in front. Comfort over fashion every time!
@@diamant1081dried flowers are just basically powder that hasn't powdered yet! I have some fake peonies that people have tried to smell in Oct. I just take this content as good fun! Kind of like joke, no kidding!
@diamant1081 I actually like the look of dried flowers. They give your house a cottage-y look. You just have to toss them out when they get dusty. And I've only ever seen fresh flowers at a mortuary. I think people would be offended by dried flowers at a mortuary. 😂
I just use a towel that matches bathroom, to put to step on after shower, easy to clean daily.
I like the popcorn type of ceilings. I have the swirl textured ceiling only in my family room and it actually makes my art and black wall very nice.
But the dust ruffle hides the metal bed frame
I took the dust ruffle off of my bed, the toilet seat cover and cut out rug and most of the things you addressed a long time ago. As I looked at it, I thought it looked cheap but also unsafe (rugs can be a tripping hazard), germs in the bathroom, etc. I actually like the curtains with grommets and can easily close them when needed for privacy negating the need for blinds.
I agree about the wall decals totally. The exception for me are those dedicated to children’s rooms.
I don’t mind the popcorn ceilings actually. As long as the paint is fresh on the ceiling. 😋
One thing I have done with a small piece of art is mat it in a much larger and wider frame. It draws your focus to the picture.
This was a great video. Looking forward to more.😊
Thank you so much!
For an anniversary gift my mom quilted me a beautiful lone star quilt in multi colors and I love it on my bed. Would not have matching pillow cases ever
Yes to Part 2, please. And I really like your husband's painting. Just needs a frame like you said. Definitely hang it up!
Thank you so much!!
I have that same waterman pen advert art work
To each his own. Get what you like, one person’s taste is not everyone’s.
❤ I totally agree with you that's what makes the world go around we're not all the same so we're not all going to like the same things in life.
And you know what they say about opinions😮
Great advice and amazing tips. About dry flowers 💐... I had several lovely dry-flower arrangements, until a good friend told me it is BAD Feng Shui and threw them all away. Greetings from Holland !
Yikes, thank you for letting me know about the Feng Shui negativity!
Yes to a part 2!
This was fun and funny- I have some of these things too😂
Thank you, Rebecca!!
me too!
I live in a tiny home, I need the dust ruffle. I store seasonal clothes under there. I don’t want to look at storage containers
Keep it!
Thank you for the video. Always good to see your videos pop up on my feed. I agree with most of your advice. The toilet rug 🤢……100% agree
Thank you so much, Mary! ☺
I have a fix to your popcorn ceilings. I have a smallish apartment, so this may not be practical for some, but I’ve had new drywall put up to cover the popcorn ceilings. I hired a pro, had to move out for four days to avoid the drywall’s putty dust, but it was not terribly expensive. I have never regretted this. My place looks a hundred times better!
Thanks for sharing! I bet it looks great!
I have heard of people just putting drywall mud over the popcorn ceiling to smooth it out
I actually scraped my popcorn ceiling in my last house. It was a mess but very worth it. I sprayed it with water to minimize dust and stapled a plastic drop cloth about a foot from the ceiling so that as I scraped the dust only fell a short way. Big improvement!
Easier to put up new drywall than to try and scrape that stuff off 👍🏻
@@loriar1027same. Well worth it
This advice is great, and it’s not for everyone, and no need to be negative, if it’s for you, take it, if not for you don’t bother, it’s all up to you, someone will find this invaluable
Thank you!
Oh dear! I had no idea people were coming into my home, looking at every detail and deciding if it looked cheap or not 😂. I’ve never done that in someone else’s home. Unfortunately I will think about that before I have someone over again. I have always loved toile fabric mixed with stripes or checks and Blue Willow plates. It just makes me so happy. I’m pretty sure that isn’t trendy since it’s been in homes for decades. 🤷🏻♀️
No one's judging your home! This video is all in fun :)
I agree that patterns are beautiful, and they make homes cheerful and inviting, but nowadays, minimalism is in trend, and people's mind are being rewired. 😊
I agree with most of what you've listed here. I do make an exception for a nice quality dust ruffle that falls in heavy pleats. In talking about rugs, I'd like to add buying rugs that are too small for the space is very cheap looking. In talking about artwork...hanging a picture too high cheapens the look. In talking about curtains...buying panels that are too narrow for the window width is very cheap looking as is hanging the rod right at the window frame. Also, scrapes, dirt and chips on wall paint will instantly give a cheap appearance. Finally, popcorn ceilings get a bad rap. If they are kept clean and freshly painted, I think they're just fine. Wonderful video...thank you!
You are so welcome!
I was not a big grommet curtain fan myself. However my hubby got a long black curtain rod that turns upward to attach on the ceiling. I love it now!!
You are NOT wrong! All of these do look cheap. Especially those tacky bedspreads. I’m not rich. Not even middle class and I’ve been able to find substitutes. Keep up the great videos and if anyone gets butt hurt see it as a sign of the times. Make another video on thrifting better things and they will get over it. Have a great day!
Thank you, you too!
If you clean enough, the dust ruffle doesnt get filled with dust. My bed frame needs a dust ruffle, I bought my bed 25 years ago its wrought iron with head board and foot board, probably would cost thousands of dollars to replace. The dust ruffle doesnt bother me at all and doesnt make the room cheap.
Yes, there are very nice dust ruffles, I need one too. I think it finishes off the bed. My opinion only
I love area rugs. I got this from my mother. But im not offended. We dont have to love the same things, i still appreciate your videos!!! ❤❤❤❤❤.
Thank you so much, Cathy! ❤
M grand parents got rid of all their little area rugs. They had them everywhere and as they got older, they became tripping hazards.
The only “art” that goes on my walls are the canvas prints of photos that I have taken. Every photo is a memory and that’s my happy stuff in my house. Every photo makes me smile. My fridge’s front has photo magnets of my own photos. The grandkids love seeing and playing with them. My love language is my photos of my memories. Every photo personalizes my space. I can get rid of every knock knack but not my memory photos.
Keep up the good work on your videos and keep expanding your audience. 👍
Thank you so much, Mary! Your home sounds fantastic ❤️
Sounds beautiful! Where do you get the photos printed to a canvas?
@@mulliganstew72 “Shutterfly” is a good company to use. Hint: set up the app (or use the website) to start an order. Don’t place the order. Let it sit. Each day you will get emails telling you about a discount that you can obtain with a code. And that, my friends, is how I ordered so many canvas prints 😜.
Floral comforters used to be huge! Now they are out of fashion. But i love them.
Thank you for sharing!
Orchids are great for people who like flowers. The buds and flowers last a good while and rebloom with correct care. The foliage alone in nice pottery looks very nice and makes a visual statement. Holiday cactus too very lovely flowers and foliage alone
Yes, love both of those!
Great suggestions! These are friendly reminders to take a 2nd look at some of the things we have grown used to in our homes. If you objectively look at it and still love it- great don’t change it. But a lot of trends we just carry on with life and don’t update or refresh and this gives a little reminder :))
Thank you!
If you like a quilt but not the pattern you can slip it into a duvet cover. Sew on ties or buttons or whatever method your duvet cover uses to attach them together securely.
@@vinlago great idea!
We ONLY have duvets with covers here in the UK
You know not everyone is able to change items in their homes because of various reasons, finances, locality etc. For people who live in mobile home communities for example need blinds whether corded or not. This video can step on toes of people who are doing the best they can with what they have. Im sure your intentions are very good but please keep in mind those who just cant change things in their homes.
This video is all in fun and most of the "mistakes" are things I have myself, no need to change anything. I'm certainly keeping my floral quilt and wall decals!
I consider myself as having very good taste and have been asked who does my interior decorating! But, I was shocked to find out an expensive media center I bought 20 years ago was “out”! It was purchased because the room it was in was oddly shaped. I loved it and it was still in new condition. When I redid the room, I moved it to the “man cave” because I could not sell it or give it away and it had been expensive and in such good condition!
Another issue in homes is artwork that is hung way too high. It is meant to be hung at eye level so viewers enjoy it.
Curtains/drapes to the bottom of the window trim are classic. Many of us have some kind of heat under windows and long wi Dow treatments trap the heat behind them.
Many of these recommendations tie into feng shui theory. Especially clearing clutter from under your bed to enjoy peaceful sleep and not using grommet curtains. It makes a difference.
Thank you for sharing!
Dried flowers attract dust but cannot be cleaned and leave broken pieces.
I enjoy dried flowers in my house but they do have to be thrown out when they get dusty.
@@loriar1027I am wondering…how do you clean them?
Also horrible Feng Shui!
To clean dried flowers: put them in a large plastic bag. Add some rice. Shake the bag. The rice will knock the dust off of the flowers.
These are all wonderful, quick, affordable suggestions and I love that! Was able to make two adjustments today ❤
Amazing, thank you so much! ☺❤
I've been through it with the wrong carpet pad. It was small to prevent sliding but the floor darkened considerably underneath it. I heard the change in your voice right away and thought you might be getting sick. I'm sorry you had to deal with that, I pray you and any sick family are on the mend 😊.
Thank you so much, we are all better now! Luckily the kids didn't get Covid too (only me and my husband)! Have a wondering weekend ☺
Blinds with cords... Love that I can regulate how the light comes into the room. And when they are not in use they are hidden by the curtains.
I'm glad I have a sense of humour, coz this video confirms my absolute cheapness! 😂
😂 this video is all in fun! And don't worry - I have a lot of these things!
This switch was alot of work for you and really refreshed the look of the room. I prefer the window without the covering, but don't know if there would be a glare. The crushed ice trick really works well. Thanks for some inspiration.😊
You are so welcome!
I have small house with small rooms but lots of windows. No curtains. Have accordion pleated paper on bottom sash of dining room windows. Cheap. I replace when they look too antique and droop.
Love your lighthearted vibe 😊
@@pennyl5580 thank you Penny!!
Love it! Great ideas!
Thanks so much! 😊
I wrote off most of these suggestions as personal preference, but framing all your artwork is something I had to mention. Have you ever heard of a "gallery wrap?" Look it up. It's really pretty, and I love it. Again, if you feel like you NEED frames, use them, but a large gallery wrapped picture over your couch or fireplace is beautiful.
Thank you, I'll have to look into it!
Have what you love and what you can afford. Your beauty and personality will shine thru. Eff what others think is cheap.
Make what videos you love and have fun doing. Your helpful personality will shine thru. F what others take as personal.
Be careful with carpet pads with LVP floors. Be sure to read warnings on various pads. Also, we removed our bed skirt, purchased new mattress, box springs, not realizing the taller springs made our custom spread too short. I finally discovered there is an extra large queen size spread. Perfect size! But, one simple change can lead to another problem.
Thank you for the tip, so true!
Even plain carpet can damage floors depending on the interaction between the yarn dyes, the carpet backing, and the flooring material. I love the restrained use of quality area rugs in my decor, and use thin anti-slip mats beneath, but check twice a year that no adverse reactions are underway (or after using a carpet cleaner because of the addition of those chemical agents).
I just bought a box spring cover, looks tidy.
I agree with everything you mentioned. When I moved into my new home one splurge was a 9 x 11 Karastan rug and high quality pad for my living room. I love it. I also never put anything on the front or sides of my fridge. I think it’s very messy and cheap looking. Great video ❤️.
Thank you so much, Cheryl! Your rug sounds amazing! 🤩 ❤️
I have a dust ruffle, and I HATE them. I really tried not to get one and said I’d never have one again, but my mattress is on a metal frame, and it hides the frame. I really need to buy a wood bed. Right? I agree with all your cheap ideas. Love your videos. Do part 2!
Thank you so much! If the dust ruffle is functional then I'd say keep it!! ☺❤
Tailored bed skirts are not quite as much of a dust catcher because there's not nearly as much fabric and no folds.
@@susansweat9125 I had one, but it never fit right. Actually the new one I got from Amazon was inexpensive, and washed like a dream. It’s not the dust I’m worried about. Dust ruffles are a pain when you change the bed. They get tucked under.😝
I came looking for this comment. I've looked for alternatives, but I haven't found one that seems like it will actually work. I hate my dust ruffle but don't want the cheap metal frame showing.
I, too, am getting over COVID. I bounced back with a little extra energy so I'm washing curtains, tackling cobwebs. I started the year wanting to revamp my empty nest but I've been helping extended family since January so I'm gonna get this done before the year is up
So glad you're feeling better!!
@tarynmaria_ me too. I retest today to see if I can go back to work. Thanks for sharing some of your insights!! Very inspiring
Dust ruffles??? 🤔 Never heard bed skirts called that. If you like the cottage look, bed skirts go very well with that, if you choose. Plus, with today's super tall beds (because of the extra thick mattresses), beds can look very out of proportion and awkward with no bed skirt. But you choose. No one else will much care. I don't find bed skirts difficult to care for.
Thank you for sharing!
I've tried going the non patterned quilts, curtains & shower curtain route, but to me it's just boring. I do however have plain curtains in my bedroom & guest bedroom.
We have two Mexican falsas and a striped throw. I use a textured cotton blanket or a bedspread and then lay out a falsa or throw across the foot of the bed to give some color.
Great video, I agree with all your suggestions
Thank you so much!
I studied interior design, and I totally agree with you. I'm guilty of some of these too. LOL
Awesome!
I'm guilty of some of this stuff. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤
Thank you, Joanne! I'm guilty of a lot of this! ☺☺
We all are!
Me too...I'm decluttering & organizing, but I'm keeping all my 'cheap' stuff. Everyone compliments my home, so...🤷🏾♀️
😂 I'm not giving up my star wars shower curtain dangit
This is the first time that I watched your video. I LOVED listening to EVERY suggestion!!! It was so funny to hear because I could relate to what you were saying.... so real. This video was on point. Yah.😊
I'm so glad - thank you for the amazing comment!
I don’t get how some thinks useing accents pillows that filled up the whole couch,accents pillows is called accents pillows for a reason,it is used for a pop of colors,likes everything’s else everything’s in modesty or else it just looks cheap.
Love your ideas and take on different things! As you said, all in fun!!!
Thank you so much, Marianne!
I agree with all of this. I had the same thoughts about many of your items: grommets on curtains never looked good even when they were first popular, patterned bedspreads are busy, and linen storage bins in the living room.
Thank you for being brave and posting this.
Thank you so much!!
You may think some of these things make your home look Cheap. But they can serve a purpose Ie bathroom mats. If you have someone with poor eyesight. or Alzheimer’s/ dementia These can help people found the toilet on their own. And with the length of the curtains some houses will most houses in England have radiators underneath the window so therefore if you have extra long curtains in the winter you are not benefiting by having your central heating on
Thank you for sharing!
Plus, if you have cats, 🐈 they might want to climb said curtains 😂
I like curtains to end either just below the sill (not halfway between the sill and the floor) or just above the ground. And the rail should be just above the window, not a foot higher, unless there is also a pelmet to cover the gap. I wish I could afford louvred wooden shutters.
And I hate bathroom pedestal mats. The idea of pee drying on them is nauseating. At least if it’s on the floor it can be seen and cleaned up.
OK, so you detest blinds. What do you recommend in place of them? Thank you.
Anything without a cord! Honeycomb blinds, cordless shades, curtains - even window film!
@@tarynmaria_ Not everyone has a cat. Geese....corded blinds are fine for people who have common sense. Maybe focus on getting rid of that hideous floral bedspread instead of hating on classic blinds.
it's all a matter of taste, your taste, not anybody else's. so if you like it, screw them it's your home.
I agree with you on everything except blinds. Thank you for verifying what I thought !! Now I know what I need to do !!❤
Thank you for watching!! :)
Speaking of bathroom rugs/carpet, my home originally had carpeted bathrooms! I think that was a thing in the 80s but doesn’t sound like a good idea.
Yes! So many bathrooms from back then had carpeting!
I’m thankful my mom didn’t want carpet in the bathroom except a foot matt stepping out of the shower. She knew it was a moldy problem waiting to happen !
Ugh, me too. My condo had carpet in both bathrooms when I bought it. They are petri dishes for germs. It took me a while but they are gone now as I've renovated.
I have some pieces (not many) of art that are gallery wrapped canvases and are not framed. I think that gallery wrapped pieces are fine.
Thank you for sharing!