Hi can we get a video explaining antiques and how to decorate with them? I love antique furniture and never see any designer discuss it ever. Thank you!! Love your content!
Dig deeper into the TH-cam world.. I had seen decorators that indeed use a lot of antiques in their spaces. Check Lisa Holt for example. She explains all styles. Plus reading articles on internet gives a lot more insight than videos can. I also decorate with antiques so I am always looking for more info that can be found at first sight.
Would love a pet friendly decor video! We have two cats and a large fluffy Bernese. I need to have a cat tree but never see any rooms where they are styled in, they always feel like an afterthought thrown in a corner. Or like what dog friendly furniture do you recommend because our big boy jumps on the couch all the time and our cats scratched so much at our old sofa...
I had a gorgeous cat tree at my last apartment. I got it from a local cat store, but it was designed from real tree branches and looked like a heavy duty tree with 6 platforms at various levels for the cats. I can’t link you to this, but it was super easy to style into the apartment and looked like art instead of just a cat tree
Ha! I married my guy (he has four cats: it must be love) & we're finally building our new house together. I'm a modernist but my rugs are antique Orientals & flat weave Kilims (I'll sell them); his rugs: cat resistant indoor/outdoor rugs. I am spending hours combing websites looking for indoor/outdoor rugs that the cats won't claw to pieces, and (it must be said) that will be easily cleaned of cat vomit. Any leads on design, color, materials & sources would be great.
YES! I have a cat and a chowchow, so I feel your pain. Picking out rugs and textiles is one of my favorite parts of decorating a space but I'm so limited to what my animals won't destroy
This is literally one of the only times life has shined on me. I inherited the most GORGEOUS vintage rug. Everything else has been budget built, and your channel has been incredibly helpful with making my home gorgeous
Thank you for featuring Folds of Honor. My son in law did two tours in Afghanistan and is 90% disabled due to an IED that exploded by him and his fellow soldier. They both survived but with life changing injuries. God bless all those that have sacrificed their lives/quality of lives, for our freedoms. ❤
You masterfully sequence your videos to answer questions of your viewers without it being a “series”. You are one of my favorite content creator with consideration of your viewers. ❤️❤️❤️
@@Nick_Lewis Thank you for the video. Many videos seem to subscribe to the conventional rug sizes and furniture placement. However I recently came across Nina Garcia's AD home tour. Her designer Carlos Aparicio challenges most of the "rug rules" where the furniture in the living room and other seating seating areas seem to sit outside of the rug and it looks so beautiful. Can you please comment on this. Thank you. th-cam.com/video/TsqR7HA0Vpc/w-d-xo.html
Don’t forget this ass says “a little more expensive” when referring to that rug. something that is the same as price as a down payment on a car. It is not “a little more expensive.”
Hi Nick. What's your idea on putting a rug on a carpeted floor already? Is it recommended for aesthetic purposes? I look forward to your answer. Thank you!
This is perfect for where I am in my decor right now! I’m in a small apartment (side chairs? No room) and I’ve fallen in love with our multicolor, recycled fabric rug. It actually made me realize that my space needs to be a lot more boho to incorporate the softer, more natural side of what my partner and I love. I was debating getting rid of the rug, even though it was expensive and I love it, but I don’t think I have to!
My home is tiny 2 bed and our place gets dirty quickly and easily. I bought a cream shag for my toddlers room and I should of known because the rug got filthy and even with getting it professionally cleaned it still wasn’t cleaned. I’ve decided to forgo a traditional rug and have a large playmat and leaving floors bare. Minimal look for me.
Yay! I've been waiting for a rug video. I bought one from Wayfair and it took 4 months for the odor to disappear. They refunded my money after sending 2 stinky rugs. One I gave away and I had to store the other. Now, it's in my new condo but looking to replace it. Rug shopping can be fun but, exhausting with so many choices available. My problem is I like so many different styles. I've bought and returned several, unfortunately. Congrats on your new sponsors.
Suuuuper helpful! This is the first rug related video that made me feel empowered to make a decision on what kind of rug I want in my new apt. It's been making me really anxious lately. Thank you so much!
I will love you for ever for not bagging on the polypropylene rug. I have one in my living room, and after listening to enough online designers, I was ready to let it go and buy a wool, because clearly it was holding my space back. Then my 4 year old dropped spaghetti all over it. I pulled out the straight bleach and thanked my lucky stars I had a plastic rug. We may never be grown up enough for a wool rug in the living room.
I'd love wool but it's just not in our budget and even if it was I can't justify spending that kind of money on a dang *rug* for Pete's sake. And yes, much easier to clean. Not great for health or planet but 🤷♀️
Yes! Thank you for mentioning the need for more durable rugs in places like the kitchen or high traffic areas. Your approach and information are useful for all budgets.
Smashing the like button and nearly crying! I’ve been online, searching for a rug for our newly made over bedroom, and I’m so lost. I literally thought, maybe one of my TH-cam gurus can tell me what to do, and BAM! There’s Nick. 🤩🤩🤩
Well i’m a day late lol, & just bought a rug for my garage studio- hope i did OK! Lol - I think I found a good deal, from Home Depot 🤷♀️ I wanted a 9 x 12 (its a big space) but i loved the pattern best of a 8x 11 ... & figured me loving the overall color & pattern is more important to me than losing one foot in length/width - I found it for under/around $150! The search/filter options really helped me narrow things down to make my decision easier, I just ticked the $100-150 box & that narrowed it down to a couple favorites. I’m sure its synthetic, I got it for under my bed & to stretch/do yoga/& workout on. Can not wait to finally get things pulled together. I think i should finally be able to finish my makeover project within just one more week! 😝🤗 i wanted something restful for my eyes, & went with a blue, i think Persian? inspired style... i got the Abigail Britta Midnight blue by United Weavers🌊🌊 😌🧜♀️😉
Thank you, I needed this! And can you also do a video on *scatter cushions*: how to co-ordinate colour, pattern, style, what size(s) to get and how many to have and how to arrange on sofa.
Nick never mind rugs or small spaces...200k! I mean 200K!!!!!!!!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Congratulations Nick, you deserve this and more. I hope your channel keeps on growing and thank you for your kind and funny way to make us, amateur everyday "decorators", a little bit better...🤗
Thanks Nick. I have a Afghani rug that I got when I was stationed in the Middle East. It is definitely a little small for the space in my new house but I just refuse to put it anywhere else. It was in storage for years and I want it to have it chance to shine. I did get the front legs of my furniture on it but that was it.
2 questions: 1. If you have more than one rug in a space how do coordinate them? I don’t think they should be the same but how should they coordinate? 2. You said jute in an entry way. Is this OK for a climate like MN where we have snow? Will that make jute a mess? Id love to add a jute rug at my front door but I’m afraid it will not stay looking nice.
I’m having a hard time picking a rug because of style. I have an open-concept kitchen/dining/living room that is a combination of different styles that look very well balanced right now. My new living room rug would either totally change that balance and pull the style of the whole place in one direction (I can’t decide which, should I commit to the modern or the traditional, so hard to choose!), or I could go with a neutral rug and keep the balance I have going but then I feel the space might be a little too boring, or at least not as fun as it could be. If I’m spending on a living room rug I might as well pick something fabulous, right? But so many options could work in my space! ... ugh. Decisions. I need some inspiration.
Yet another reason why I loathe open concept :-/ When we (finally) build our house, we will have separate rooms. No more struggling to hear conversation or movies over the clattering of pots and pans or doing dishes from the kitchen. No more kitchen grime-dust on things in the living room. And an actual dining room 😍😍😍 with a real table, not just whatever dinky put it together yourself table fits in the bizarrely small space meant for dining in said open concept floorplan! Sorry, I just really really detest open concept lol As for your issue, good luck. I know the feeling lol
That part about putting a rug on your wall made me chuckle - I'm from Russia and I think every Russian had a huge funky rug on a wall when they were little and thought it was weird 😅
For outdoor rugs on your patio, don't you get a lot of rain and even snow in the Pacific northwest? What does that do for rug use? Soggy, dirt-blown muddy mess? I live at he edge of the Rockies and the high plains. Wyoming blows ALL the time. Can't even imagine the mess that rug would make on my patio.
Always learn from your videos. I would love, love more where you analyze a room and WHY it works (or doesn't!). I understand concepts as you explain them, but there's nothing like experiencing them/seeing multiple concrete examples to really understand.
Thank you Nick, I feel like I hired my very own interior designer while building my home, you are the best, and thank you from saving me from farmhouse barn doors. ☺️
I like to think of high pile rugs as super plush and cozy, but sometimes harder to clean. Low pile rugs are great for high traffic areas (and vacuuming lol) but they definitely aren’t as cushy and comfy underfoot.
So it sounds like wool rugs are a strong option if you can afford it, as its both medium performance + luxurious. But are there other comparable fiber options in terms of performance (e.g. cotton)? Family member has a wool allergy.
I was leaning toward jute and/or sisal, but I heard that these rugs are VERY difficult to clean, and that they (especially jute) can harbor bugs because they're made of grass, which will attract beetles.
With one exception, being when the bottom rug is a closed loop, low pile jute, I find layered rugs a problem. They can be weird to walk on (too cushioned, like walking on jello), and the top rug travels and buckles as it is floating over a rug that has a nap and pushes the top rug along.
Hi Nick! I'm thinking about buying a rug for my living room but I don't know if it should also fit under the furniture I have in front of my sofa (aside from my coffee table). So should it fit under or should it stop right in front of the furniture. Thanks!
I have a question about pets (dogs) and rugs and what is the best material and style to buy. I have traditional old hardwood floors. In the bedroom I have large loop pile rug that leaves about a10” wide strip of bare wood on all sides. The dogs gravitate to the cool wood to lay on in the summer and it is ruining the floor. Is there anything I can do? The loop pile was a bad idea with pets. What should I get for my living room rug...I can’t refinish floors? 👍💕
I have a hand knotted wool rug (shown in the video) and it has held up well with my dog. Way better than the shag rug I mentioned in the items I regret video from a view weeks ago. I bought it about 1 and a half years ago and just had it professionally cleaned about a month ago. Looks as good as new.
I messaged you on Instagram a few weeks ago asking if you could do a video like this. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but thank you for the video regardless.
Another inspiring and helpful video Nick! Love it 👍 Could you do a video on how to decorate with finishing touches like candles, vases, mirrors, plants, ect. Thanks so much 😊 Can't wait for the next video.
I need an odd size to accommodate my furniture. Solution… I found wool carpet that I loved. They cut the size I needed and did a binding on the edges. Not inexpensive but not as expensive as those I saw in rug stores.
Thanks Nick! Great info and I love the last bit about having fun. You're right, I need to let up and just have fun. Mistakes will happen but I can't find what I like without trying.
I love shag rugs, but don't love cleaning the dirt that gets into them on the floor, so we mounted our shag rugs as wall decor in the living room and bedroom. Makes the space really cozy and textured!! We managed to find some really great, big wool rugs second hand through marketplace at an affordable price. Having them professionally cleaned made them almost like new.
I actually love this idea. I do like my outdoor space a lot but when I look at it I'm feeling like something is off. Indoor is often talked about, I would love an outdoor/balcony/deck version!
The best part I like about this video is the " have fun " part👍👍 ALSO when you said u could find art on the floor 🙏🌹👏maybe ALSO when you said "Sorry I ' m all flustered !! " 🧡💙💚 Thank u so much for these 🤣 rugged tips 💝🙏🌞 🎯🙏🌝
Right now I have an outdoor mat in my tv room. This is because I have to use a lift chair and other rugs my feet slip on. Would a jute rug work as I think they are nice.
We are building an open plan house and my question is do my rugs have to be different for the dining and the living room? Or can I use the same in different rooms, nobody talks about this and I am very confused on what should I do
Hi! I'm seeking advice on styling a space with tanned furniture and a brown leather chesterfield couch. What recommendations do you have to enhance the overall style and aesthetic of the room?
Ummm sir. Are you stalking me? Cause you just posed a video about small apartment decorating which was perfect for me cause I just moved into my first apartment and now you’re posting about rugs...which I am in fact frantically looking for. You’re a hero!😂💕
You know it's funny I never really thought if it - it's funny what comes up in the comments after that I didn't even think of while filming! So I have a hand knotted wool rug and it is great for a dog - way better than the shag rug I talked about in my items I regret video! I bought it almost 2 years ago and my dog lies on it everyday and I just had it professionally cleaned and it's as good as new.
I agree that jute is attractive and adds texture but it is difficult to clean as spot cleaning or any kind of wet cleaning will leave water marks on the rug. (Unless you wet the entire rug and end up with one large water mark and a slightly changed color).
My parents lived in Saudi Arabia in the 70's and they gave me quite a few beautiful rugs from Iran. I love them but they are all quite small (6x4) for my living or dining room. Any ideas how to make something smaller work? Layering over jute maybe?
Been looking to buy one since I moved in January but would not dare to do it until you made a video on rugs, so I patiently waited as I knew it was coming sooner or later. I guess I'm ready now , thanks !😎
Nick!!! How do I tell my family (who all have new homes) about rug size and curtain height!? I'm in a group text with someone offering them 84" curtains for their 10 foot ceilings!!!!! One of them just bought a postage stamp rug for the dining room. I'm dyingggg. How do I give design direction without being catty?? These family members have purchased homes way above the price range of my home but somehow are making it look cheap with these choices!!
Hello Nick ...thank you for your great videos 😊 I inherited few dark Persian silk rugs (Tabriz Mahi) and I want to create my space (livingroom and bedroom) around this pieces...is it possible to go with a more modern furniture with a rug like that? Greetings from Germany 😊
Nick, I follow you and love your thoughts on design but you didn’t talk about bringing cohesiveness from one rug to another. I have a transitional type living room (with some antiques) plus a foyer and another area in it with a French oak sideboard and I already have the gorgeous olive green sofa with gold highlights I must work around. Tried using the same rug in two sizes and sure didn’t like that matchy matchy look..sigh, how do I pull it together then tie in the other rooms? That’s another video!
I appreciate not being told to only buy hand knotted rugs :,) I have some rugs that certainly aren't hand knotted but I love them. I thought I should get quality rugs so I ordered some and didn't like them as much as what I already had. I honestly can't believe I listened to that criticism when I already liked what I had. Lesson learned! (And yes I sold those rugs and kept the *cheap* ones lol)
Going to use a cowhide rug. Was always my dream. Have small apartment. Going to sacrifice big wardrobe so i can have a couch and a armchair. In the end i can seated and have sleeping space for more people then my brother that have 3x my apartment.
Thx for the content Nick ❤ could you please make a video regarding vacuum robot friendly rugs 😅. It’s really a challenge for me knowing, as they can not climb over a specific thickness like 1 cm which excludes a lot of interesting fluffy thick rugs 😢.
I do like the idea of a rug, but I just never use them because of two main points that go together: 1. I'm allergic and houses with them inevitably trigger that and 2. I have a vacuum robot I love that clean my house daily but it often gets tripped on some of the small rugs we have in the house :(
I have a small living room that is a pentagon, almost triangle (diagonal corner fireplace) and I have no idea how to put a rug in it. Parallel with the fireplace which is the focal point? Parallel with four of the five edges?
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Hi can we get a video explaining antiques and how to decorate with them? I love antique furniture and never see any designer discuss it ever. Thank you!! Love your content!
Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@Nick_Lewis 🙌🙏 so excited!!!
Dig deeper into the TH-cam world.. I had seen decorators that indeed use a lot of antiques in their spaces. Check Lisa Holt for example. She explains all styles. Plus reading articles on internet gives a lot more insight than videos can.
I also decorate with antiques so I am always looking for more info that can be found at first sight.
@@Nick_Lewis and mixing them with modern pieces, or what periods we can mix together that look best....
Yes! Would definitely love a video on this!!!!
“We don’t do that...it looks stupid”. Understood LOL.
"Sorry, I'm all flustered" LOL - Thank you, Nick. This is a great subject.
Haha I always have those moments when I realize what I said, just after I said it! You know us extroverts - Talk first, think later! 😂
Would love a pet friendly decor video! We have two cats and a large fluffy Bernese. I need to have a cat tree but never see any rooms where they are styled in, they always feel like an afterthought thrown in a corner. Or like what dog friendly furniture do you recommend because our big boy jumps on the couch all the time and our cats scratched so much at our old sofa...
I was thinking the same! We have four fluffy felines. A jute rug would be DESTROYED in a day!
I had a gorgeous cat tree at my last apartment. I got it from a local cat store, but it was designed from real tree branches and looked like a heavy duty tree with 6 platforms at various levels for the cats. I can’t link you to this, but it was super easy to style into the apartment and looked like art instead of just a cat tree
i picked up a jute rug yesterday and sat my cats down for a talk to not destroy it 🤡
Ha! I married my guy (he has four cats: it must be love) & we're finally building our new house together. I'm a modernist but my rugs are antique Orientals & flat weave Kilims (I'll sell them); his rugs: cat resistant indoor/outdoor rugs. I am spending hours combing websites looking for indoor/outdoor rugs that the cats won't claw to pieces, and (it must be said) that will be easily cleaned of cat vomit. Any leads on design, color, materials & sources would be great.
YES! I have a cat and a chowchow, so I feel your pain. Picking out rugs and textiles is one of my favorite parts of decorating a space but I'm so limited to what my animals won't destroy
This is literally one of the only times life has shined on me. I inherited the most GORGEOUS vintage rug. Everything else has been budget built, and your channel has been incredibly helpful with making my home gorgeous
Thank you for featuring Folds of Honor. My son in law did two tours in Afghanistan and is 90% disabled due to an IED that exploded by him and his fellow soldier. They both survived but with life changing injuries. God bless all those that have sacrificed their lives/quality of lives, for our freedoms. ❤
Thank god you don't have a long intro-talk, just straight to bussiness 🙏
Yes and not that "if you want to see blahblahblah, stick around" or "if you like this, subscriiiiiibe!!" nonsense.
You masterfully sequence your videos to answer questions of your viewers without it being a “series”. You are one of my favorite content creator with consideration of your viewers. ❤️❤️❤️
Oh thank you so much! I try to structure it that way when I do my outlines.
@@Nick_Lewis Thank you for the video. Many videos seem to subscribe to the conventional rug sizes and furniture placement. However I recently came across Nina Garcia's AD home tour. Her designer Carlos Aparicio challenges most of the "rug rules" where the furniture in the living room and other seating seating areas seem to sit outside of the rug and it looks so beautiful. Can you please comment on this. Thank you.
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Please do one of these for lampshades! I'm struggling! What's worth paying for, what's overpriced rubbish?
Great advice. I am sure that I will never buy a $5,300 rug in my lifetime, though. An investment piece rug for me would be more like $530. :)
Don’t forget this ass says “a little more expensive” when referring to that rug. something that is the same as price as a down payment on a car. It is not “a little more expensive.”
hey I am a rug seller
if you want so i can send you my shop link
believe me you will find rugs on low price which qualities will be extra ordinary
“Have fun with design”
One of so many wonderful quotes to remember!
Have fun! Sometimes we forget that and we make it stressful.
Oh, my word. My son and I benefit from Folds Of Honor. What a wonderful charity and video. Just made me love you even more!!!
They have folds of honor on the cups at my local Quiktrip also ❤
Oh my gosh that warms my heart! ❤️
@@jessicagameros5321 beautiful! They're truly a wonderful organization. They help a lot of families of the fallen, like mine.
I just bought rugs a month ago and I totally didn't think I needed to measure... 🤦♀️ We all know how that ended.
You make rugs sound fun! You have a gift. I just love your passion. No matter what people do or talk about, it's the passion that makes it great.
“Sorry I’m a little flustered.” 🤣 I LITERALLY laughed out loud. Thanks for that Nick 🤣
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Hi Nick. What's your idea on putting a rug on a carpeted floor already? Is it recommended for aesthetic purposes? I look forward to your answer. Thank you!
This is perfect for where I am in my decor right now! I’m in a small apartment (side chairs? No room) and I’ve fallen in love with our multicolor, recycled fabric rug. It actually made me realize that my space needs to be a lot more boho to incorporate the softer, more natural side of what my partner and I love. I was debating getting rid of the rug, even though it was expensive and I love it, but I don’t think I have to!
My home is tiny 2 bed and our place gets dirty quickly and easily. I bought a cream shag for my toddlers room and I should of known because the rug got filthy and even with getting it professionally cleaned it still wasn’t cleaned. I’ve decided to forgo a traditional rug and have a large playmat and leaving floors bare. Minimal look for me.
Yay! I've been waiting for a rug video. I bought one from Wayfair and it took 4 months for the odor to disappear. They refunded my money after sending 2 stinky rugs. One I gave away and I had to store the other. Now, it's in my new condo but looking to replace it. Rug shopping can be fun but, exhausting with so many choices available. My problem is I like so many different styles. I've bought and returned several, unfortunately.
Congrats on your new sponsors.
Yeah it can be daunting! Thanks Lori! They've been great to work with and I actually find filming the spots to be quite fun!
Nick, I just love your channel, you make design very approachable to those of us who have no idea what to do 👍🏼
Suuuuper helpful! This is the first rug related video that made me feel empowered to make a decision on what kind of rug I want in my new apt. It's been making me really anxious lately. Thank you so much!
I will love you for ever for not bagging on the polypropylene rug. I have one in my living room, and after listening to enough online designers, I was ready to let it go and buy a wool, because clearly it was holding my space back. Then my 4 year old dropped spaghetti all over it. I pulled out the straight bleach and thanked my lucky stars I had a plastic rug. We may never be grown up enough for a wool rug in the living room.
Yeah let's get real - wool isn't for everyone!
I'd love wool but it's just not in our budget and even if it was I can't justify spending that kind of money on a dang *rug* for Pete's sake. And yes, much easier to clean. Not great for health or planet but 🤷♀️
Yes! Thank you for mentioning the need for more durable rugs in places like the kitchen or high traffic areas. Your approach and information are useful for all budgets.
Smashing the like button and nearly crying! I’ve been online, searching for a rug for our newly made over bedroom, and I’m so lost. I literally thought, maybe one of my TH-cam gurus can tell me what to do, and BAM! There’s Nick. 🤩🤩🤩
Would love to see a specific rug video like picking out rugs for different styles and companies you’d recommend
I wish I knew where some of these pieces were from. Love the beige chairs with the black geometric sides
Don't worry! I got ya Cindy! ldshoppe.com/collections/living-room-1/products/janna-black-armchair
@@Nick_Lewis 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@Nick_Lewis I’m trying to figure out if I love the chairs or the sofa more.... I don’t want to be matcha matcha and buy a whole set😂😂
Well i’m a day late lol, & just bought a rug for my garage studio- hope i did OK! Lol - I think I found a good deal, from Home Depot 🤷♀️ I wanted a 9 x 12 (its a big space) but i loved the pattern best of a 8x 11 ... & figured me loving the overall color & pattern is more important to me than losing one foot in length/width - I found it for under/around $150! The search/filter options really helped me narrow things down to make my decision easier, I just ticked the $100-150 box & that narrowed it down to a couple favorites. I’m sure its synthetic, I got it for under my bed & to stretch/do yoga/& workout on. Can not wait to finally get things pulled together. I think i should finally be able to finish my makeover project within just one more week! 😝🤗 i wanted something restful for my eyes, & went with a blue, i think Persian? inspired style... i got the Abigail Britta Midnight blue by United Weavers🌊🌊 😌🧜♀️😉
how big is your space? Did the 9x12 look good?
Thank you, I needed this! And can you also do a video on *scatter cushions*: how to co-ordinate colour, pattern, style, what size(s) to get and how many to have and how to arrange on sofa.
Nick never mind rugs or small spaces...200k! I mean 200K!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations Nick, you deserve this and more. I hope your channel keeps on growing and thank you for your kind and funny way to make us, amateur everyday "decorators", a little bit better...🤗
hahah thanks so much Carolina! So sweet of you - yes it's been quite the year! Thanks so much for your support! ❤️
Congrats on 200,000!!!!!!! I subscribed after the 1st video! I knew you would be successful, I really enjoy your content.
Were you one of the first subbies?? Thanks so much!
You should do a popcorn ceiling video!
Thanks Nick. I have a Afghani rug that I got when I was stationed in the Middle East. It is definitely a little small for the space in my new house but I just refuse to put it anywhere else. It was in storage for years and I want it to have it chance to shine. I did get the front legs of my furniture on it but that was it.
Literally one of the best design channels on YT! Informative, well paced and relatable to all walks of life. Thank you!
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And not catty...unlike SOME people...
Nick: "have fun with rugs"
Me: 😳
Than: walking straight into my living room and start layering my rugs.
2 questions:
1. If you have more than one rug in a space how do coordinate them? I don’t think they should be the same but how should they coordinate?
2. You said jute in an entry way. Is this OK for a climate like MN where we have snow? Will that make jute a mess? Id love to add a jute rug at my front door but I’m afraid it will not stay looking nice.
I’m having a hard time picking a rug because of style. I have an open-concept kitchen/dining/living room that is a combination of different styles that look very well balanced right now. My new living room rug would either totally change that balance and pull the style of the whole place in one direction (I can’t decide which, should I commit to the modern or the traditional, so hard to choose!), or I could go with a neutral rug and keep the balance I have going but then I feel the space might be a little too boring, or at least not as fun as it could be. If I’m spending on a living room rug I might as well pick something fabulous, right? But so many options could work in my space! ... ugh. Decisions. I need some inspiration.
Yet another reason why I loathe open concept :-/
When we (finally) build our house, we will have separate rooms. No more struggling to hear conversation or movies over the clattering of pots and pans or doing dishes from the kitchen. No more kitchen grime-dust on things in the living room. And an actual dining room 😍😍😍 with a real table, not just whatever dinky put it together yourself table fits in the bizarrely small space meant for dining in said open concept floorplan!
Sorry, I just really really detest open concept lol
As for your issue, good luck. I know the feeling lol
Been told that I have a grandma look happening in my house. I prefer the term cosy. All I need now to finish the look is flying ducks.
Grandma? 😂
@@coastaldiva A more accurate description would be "looks like an old person's house". Oh well.
I actually prefer the granny look. It's cozy and inviting. So much nicer than the stark, lifeless stuff so many people seem to pretend to like.
That part about putting a rug on your wall made me chuckle - I'm from Russia and I think every Russian had a huge funky rug on a wall when they were little and thought it was weird 😅
What do you think about using an exterior rug indoor to help clean cat's vomit ? I'm afraid to get stains on a regular rug.
For outdoor rugs on your patio, don't you get a lot of rain and even snow in the Pacific northwest? What does that do for rug use? Soggy, dirt-blown muddy mess? I live at he edge of the Rockies and the high plains. Wyoming blows ALL the time. Can't even imagine the mess that rug would make on my patio.
Always learn from your videos. I would love, love more where you analyze a room and WHY it works (or doesn't!). I understand concepts as you explain them, but there's nothing like experiencing them/seeing multiple concrete examples to really understand.
Thank you Nick, I feel like I hired my very own interior designer while building my home, you are the best, and thank you from saving me from farmhouse barn doors. ☺️
hey I am a rug seller
if you want so i can send you my shop link
believe me you will find rugs on low price which qualities will be extra ordinary
Home Depot online has a very wide selection of rugs for a great price! Contemporary and boho styles too!
I'm still new to the rug life.. I'm not sure if i want a "high" or "low" one.. very confusing lol i was hoping you would explain that
I like to think of high pile rugs as super plush and cozy, but sometimes harder to clean. Low pile rugs are great for high traffic areas (and vacuuming lol) but they definitely aren’t as cushy and comfy underfoot.
So it sounds like wool rugs are a strong option if you can afford it, as its both medium performance + luxurious. But are there other comparable fiber options in terms of performance (e.g. cotton)? Family member has a wool allergy.
Okay so can you make a video about curtains. Super important just like a rug! I’m an advocate my grandma made custom draperies.
Every time Nick is sponsored, I feel like a proud parent watching their kid grow up
"You're going to design from the ground up" ... using rugs. Which are on the floor.
I salute you, sir.
I was leaning toward jute and/or sisal, but I heard that these rugs are VERY difficult to clean, and that they (especially jute) can harbor bugs because they're made of grass, which will attract beetles.
With one exception, being when the bottom rug is a closed loop, low pile jute, I find layered rugs a problem. They can be weird to walk on (too cushioned, like walking on jello), and the top rug travels and buckles as it is floating over a rug that has a nap and pushes the top rug along.
Wait! You have a floor? I've been watching your videos forever and am thrilled to get a glimpse at another part of your home. :)
Hi Nick! I'm thinking about buying a rug for my living room but I don't know if it should also fit under the furniture I have in front of my sofa (aside from my coffee table). So should it fit under or should it stop right in front of the furniture. Thanks!
I'm on a Wayfair rug budget!
Another informative video and I’m planning on purchasing a rug for my new living room furniture within the next month. Thank you, Nick. 👍🏻
I have a question about pets (dogs) and rugs and what is the best material and style to buy. I have traditional old hardwood floors. In the bedroom I have large loop pile rug that leaves about a10” wide strip of bare wood on all sides. The dogs gravitate to the cool wood to lay on in the summer and it is ruining the floor. Is there anything I can do? The loop pile was a bad idea with pets. What should I get for my living room rug...I can’t refinish floors? 👍💕
Carpet tiles perhaps?
I have a hand knotted wool rug (shown in the video) and it has held up well with my dog. Way better than the shag rug I mentioned in the items I regret video from a view weeks ago. I bought it about 1 and a half years ago and just had it professionally cleaned about a month ago. Looks as good as new.
@@Nick_Lewis any tips for the dog on the floor problem? Thanks💕
@@jessicagameros5321 not too sure what you have in mind..have to think about it. Thanks
I messaged you on Instagram a few weeks ago asking if you could do a video like this. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but thank you for the video regardless.
Another inspiring and helpful video Nick! Love it 👍 Could you do a video on how to decorate with finishing touches like candles, vases, mirrors, plants, ect. Thanks so much 😊 Can't wait for the next video.
“Art for your floor” - love that.
I need an odd size to accommodate my furniture. Solution… I found wool carpet that I loved. They cut the size I needed and did a binding on the edges. Not inexpensive but not as expensive as those I saw in rug stores.
Thanks Nick! Great info and I love the last bit about having fun. You're right, I need to let up and just have fun. Mistakes will happen but I can't find what I like without trying.
Hello Nick, very helpful video thanks.
I have a question, is it ok to put a rug inside the master bedroom under the bed which is carpeted?
If that's what you want, then why not? YOU have to look at it and live with it. Besides, I've seen so many people do that. Go for it!
I love shag rugs, but don't love cleaning the dirt that gets into them on the floor, so we mounted our shag rugs as wall decor in the living room and bedroom. Makes the space really cozy and textured!!
We managed to find some really great, big wool rugs second hand through marketplace at an affordable price. Having them professionally cleaned made them almost like new.
hey I am a rug seller
if you want so i can send you my shop link
believe me you will find rugs on low price which qualities will be extra ordinary
With it being spring season. Can you do a does and don’ts on outside Furniture or decor
I actually love this idea. I do like my outdoor space a lot but when I look at it I'm feeling like something is off. Indoor is often talked about, I would love an outdoor/balcony/deck version!
His previous video ("Patio Picks") is a good place to start! But agreed, would love more focus on outdoor spaces :)
I did do a Patio video last week and there are about 5 or so bonus tips sprinkled in that might help.
Those jute rugs are gorgeous. Love them!
This is great information. I always struggle with rugs. Thank you!
The LOHALS rug is so nice. So nice. Go buy it!
Hey Nick! Congrats on 200000 subs!
Hey, thanks so much!
Like you were reading my mind - I am in a process of choosing a rug for my (barely decorated) place and it's so difficult! 😀
The best part I like about this video is the " have fun " part👍👍 ALSO when you said u could find art on the floor 🙏🌹👏maybe ALSO when you said "Sorry I ' m all flustered !! " 🧡💙💚 Thank u so much for these 🤣 rugged tips 💝🙏🌞 🎯🙏🌝
We r moving and I was just trying to figure this out for our new home! Dogs are going to determine what rugs we buy.
Snap. I'd love a cream Berber rug. Not with my dog and grandkids. It wouldn't last a second .
Right now I have an outdoor mat in my tv room. This is because I have to use a lift chair and other rugs my feet slip on. Would a jute rug work as I think they are nice.
I can’t find a video talking about cow hide and styling , would appreciate if you mention it thank you! My room has a glam cabin feel btw
We are building an open plan house and my question is do my rugs have to be different for the dining and the living room? Or can I use the same in different rooms, nobody talks about this and I am very confused on what should I do
Hi! I'm seeking advice on styling a space with tanned furniture and a brown leather chesterfield couch. What recommendations do you have to enhance the overall style and aesthetic of the room?
Ummm sir. Are you stalking me? Cause you just posed a video about small apartment decorating which was perfect for me cause I just moved into my first apartment and now you’re posting about rugs...which I am in fact frantically looking for. You’re a hero!😂💕
I love jute but it can be very hard to clean if it gets wet, for example if your dog or cat vomits on it!
I agree. I’m surprised Nick didn’t talk about rugs for households with pets. But I assume washability is key!
You know it's funny I never really thought if it - it's funny what comes up in the comments after that I didn't even think of while filming! So I have a hand knotted wool rug and it is great for a dog - way better than the shag rug I talked about in my items I regret video! I bought it almost 2 years ago and my dog lies on it everyday and I just had it professionally cleaned and it's as good as new.
Rugs are a great addition to any room in the house! Polyester rugs are durable and washable - definitely a go-to choice!
hey I am a rug seller
if you want so i can send you my shop link
believe me you will find rugs on low price which qualities will be extra ordinary
You're right, size matters
I agree that jute is attractive and adds texture but it is difficult to clean as spot cleaning or any kind of wet cleaning will leave water marks on the rug. (Unless you wet the entire rug and end up with one large water mark and a slightly changed color).
adiva rugs machine washable is the best , highly recommended
My parents lived in Saudi Arabia in the 70's and they gave me quite a few beautiful rugs from Iran. I love them but they are all quite small (6x4) for my living or dining room. Any ideas how to make something smaller work? Layering over jute maybe?
Video idea, how to design around a tv. I’ve been struggling with this. Love this video!
Been looking to buy one since I moved in January but would not dare to do it until you made a video on rugs, so I patiently waited as I knew it was coming sooner or later. I guess I'm ready now , thanks !😎
Nick!!! How do I tell my family (who all have new homes) about rug size and curtain height!? I'm in a group text with someone offering them 84" curtains for their 10 foot ceilings!!!!! One of them just bought a postage stamp rug for the dining room. I'm dyingggg. How do I give design direction without being catty?? These family members have purchased homes way above the price range of my home but somehow are making it look cheap with these choices!!
Hello Nick ...thank you for your great videos 😊 I inherited few dark Persian silk rugs (Tabriz Mahi) and I want to create my space (livingroom and bedroom) around this pieces...is it possible to go with a more modern furniture with a rug like that?
Greetings from Germany 😊
Thank you so much I didn’t realize all the cool places to put rugs! Love your videos!
hey I am a rug seller
if you want so i can send you my shop link
believe me you will find rugs on low price which qualities will be extra ordinary
Nick, I follow you and love your thoughts on design but you didn’t talk about bringing cohesiveness from one rug to another. I have a transitional type living room (with some antiques) plus a foyer and another area in it with a French oak sideboard and I already have the gorgeous olive green sofa with gold highlights I must work around. Tried using the same rug in two sizes and sure didn’t like that matchy matchy look..sigh, how do I pull it together then tie in the other rooms? That’s another video!
Thanks Nick, you are my go to person for design in my home.
Nick what about the size of a rug for the dining room? Pros and Cons? Materials? Thanks!
Dirty mind...had me in the floor...love it all thanks for sharing
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Big fan of your channel Nick! Everytime you release a new video, I say to myself “ how does he know I needed this video?!”
I appreciate not being told to only buy hand knotted rugs :,) I have some rugs that certainly aren't hand knotted but I love them. I thought I should get quality rugs so I ordered some and didn't like them as much as what I already had. I honestly can't believe I listened to that criticism when I already liked what I had. Lesson learned! (And yes I sold those rugs and kept the *cheap* ones lol)
Totally - I mean of course there is going to be differences in quality but people have budgets!
Going to use a cowhide rug. Was always my dream. Have small apartment. Going to sacrifice big wardrobe so i can have a couch and a armchair. In the end i can seated and have sleeping space for more people then my brother that have 3x my apartment.
Thx for the content Nick ❤ could you please make a video regarding vacuum robot friendly rugs 😅. It’s really a challenge for me knowing, as they can not climb over a specific thickness like 1 cm which excludes a lot of interesting fluffy thick rugs 😢.
I would also love some pet friendly options in videos like this! We have a German Shepherd, they're a all year shedder, so that changes a lot haha
I do like the idea of a rug, but I just never use them because of two main points that go together: 1. I'm allergic and houses with them inevitably trigger that and 2. I have a vacuum robot I love that clean my house daily but it often gets tripped on some of the small rugs we have in the house :(
How do you feel about putting two smaller rugs side by side to give the illusion of a larger rug??
Thinking of doing that with the IKEA jute rug.
"We don't do that.. It just looks really dinky, it looks stupid, don't do it."
got it!😂😂
I have a small living room that is a pentagon, almost triangle (diagonal corner fireplace) and I have no idea how to put a rug in it. Parallel with the fireplace which is the focal point? Parallel with four of the five edges?