I can't believe you've done THREE episodes and still haven't dissed the "string of pale wooden beads, spilling out of a jug /vase /bowl" Extra negative points if the beads have a tassel on the end.
Those beads are super helpful in endocrinologists’ clinics! They’re used to measure the development of a boy-to-man’s testicles, to rate the level of growth.
I 100% agree with the generic shelf decor. I personally prefer more functional decor that you can actually utilize, like a nice bowl for your keys or a cute letter holder. Love this series!!!!
“Stone on a stick”😆. If you have to buy a mass produced stone on a stick for decor, maybe you should invest in more experiences than home decor. The more you see or do, the more interesting your own pictures, souvenirs and mementos become.
I'm here because of Caroline Winkler. I'm loving your content and channel already! Pure, raw, (even brutal) honesty is legitimately a rare trait nowadays. We need more of it in today's culture/world. Edit: 08:20 ahhhh I could not agree more! I really dislike those mass produced knickknacks. There's no life in it or story behind it.. The likelihood of one of your neighbors owning that same piece is very high. I have found the most random of things make the best bookshelf decor. Vintage cameras, small moody lights to accentuate your books, a couple collectible items, colored glass vases, etc.
They’re so vintage tho, my grandparents whole house was pink and she had pink circle pillows made in the 60s. My parents still have of them on a chair of hers they kept and it sticks out like a sore thumb in their house 😂 but it’s very authentic.
Yes, if they are books you have read /are going to read. No if its buying books cos the spine color matches your rug. Or even worse, turning the spines to the wall and displaying the cream paper edges. Ugh, no.
Trust me Paige, you do not want to see the terrible concrete on my patio. The builders did a terrible job. It’s cracking, it has drops of paint, and who knows what else. But it’s a small area, so a nice outdoor rug hides most of it. There may come a time when I have the 💵 to fix the concrete patio and expand it. Till then, I’m happy to have “wasted” $60 on a nice neutral cream indoor/outdoor rug that can be easily vacuumed AND hosed, and hides the mess underneath.
We just fixed our patio -- power wash, crack filler (or a quikcrete leveling compound), and then we finished with SW armorseal treadplex it's specifically made for masonry and is bomb 👌🏽 skip porch and floor paint that stuff will last barely a season, get the real deal
i would love to see a video about what led you to prop styling as a career- what did you study? what were your first jobs? do you/did you have to have connections to get styling jobs?
@@susanma4899 it has to be, I can’t imagine you can really clean something like that efficiently. The one I saw was definitely holding onto 50 years worth of dust and filth
Try walking on that hot wood with hot nail heads or concrete patio floor in the summer in the South. I am buying an outdoor rug to avoid burning my feet when I walk onto my balcony patio. And, yes, I am okay walking barefoot outdoors on my patio.
Yep female dogs develop urinary incontinence when they get old. Went through it with my girl when she hit 9. You mentioned diapers and it sounds like you used them before, but just beware. If your dog like to chew things up, make sure it’s not the diaper. The absorbent material is very life threatening when consumed.
Our 14 yr old husky is on incurin and it's been a god send for her incontinence 🙏 and I highly recommend getting a toddler mattress waterproof cover and sheet- makes clean up easy if ever needed. Sending positive vibes either way-- senior pups are challenging and heart breaking regardless
They sell reusable diapers! I know that may be a bit gross to some people, but I rinse them with dish soap and then throw them in the washing machine and they're good as new. I have a male puppy who leaks when excited and the belly wraps have been a lifesaver! More affordable and less wasteful 😊
@@BS-ck5py yes definitely!! i was always disgusted by the concept of reusable diapers. then i saw how they actually work and they’re really not gross at all (once u clean them lol) but even cleaning them is so much easier than you’d think. i definitely second ur opinion here reusable is a good way to go and sometimes people overlook it as an option because they assume it’s horribly unsanitary but it’s actually just a lot cheaper and barely that much extra work
Grommets do kind off give off bathroom curtain vybes but they also make the curtains easy to pull and last longer than fabric loops which tend to tear with use. I think they are ok if the rest of the curtain looks to have a nice quality dense type of fabric.
I’m dealing with them because, other than the grommet, they look nice while being cheap to cover a lot of windows and the cats scratch and pick my nice curtains. I literally have a storage room of stuff I get to use when the cats pass on.
I like grommet curtains as long as you have enough in one window and make them look scarce. I have grommets and I agree with you that they DO last longer.
My mom always hated grommeted curtains and colored bath towels and I’ve inherited that same hatred. They are so cheap and tacky looking. I’ve never seen nice looking grommeted curtains
I DESPISE grommet curtains. Got this hatred from my mother as well. I'm so glad to hear you say this and read other comments. So glad that I'm not alone.
In the UK we also call these eyelet curtains. When you said grommet, I literally was imagine Wallace and Gromit curtains which I guess also would be slightly juvenile.
@@dawnknickerbocker7970 she does a glottal stop. Many North American dialects also use it in "mountain". You'll notice she doesn't say the t at the end of "grommet" either. It's also a glottal stop.
Can you react to Lone Fox’s house tour? A lot of his popular videos are boho DIYs but his home feels a lot more mature and I would love to see you take on it.
It would be cool if you did a review of Christine McConnell’s forest house. I think your styles are very different and I’m just curious about what you’d think about it. It’s definitely the most unique youtuber’s house I’ve ever seen.
Hi Paige. I’m a new follower, and Interior Designer in Atlanta. I just watched this video and I’m about 99.9% you just used my best friend’s dining table and bench as an image of what not to do. I think it’s hers bc she has the same setup and I see some IKEA lanterns outside that I know she has-LOL! I know she’s going to have a laugh about this and will probably say she’s “TH-cam Famous” when I tell her about it tomorrow. In her defense, she built a Modern Farmhouse home with a heavy emphasis on Modern [more specifically MCM] and just a little bit of Farmhouse. The bench was her “Farmhouse” influence…plus, you’re right, her kids love the bench and it provided a seat with easy cleanup when they are working on projects at the kitchen table.
i always agree with everything you say on these videos but i disagree on the indoor/outdoor rug issue. they serve a major purpose here in the south: protecting bare feet and paws from sun-scorched concrete and stone. you can get actual burn damage from the heat. nonnegotiable for high sun areas with no shade
I’d like to see a video on incorporating family heirlooms into your decor. There’s obvious, cool family hand me downs, then there are the “heirlooms” that are a little dated or bizarre and can be fun to try and work in.
I would love to see how you incorporate antiques and thrift finds in your decor or what you recommend! I have collected both for yrs and love the fact pretty much most people don't have the antique decor I do, but I'm not a purist (although I used to be) , I mix old with new!
Me too! I've inherited a few antiques, some very ornate, some relatively understated. I love them, but I'm not sure how to make them work with contemporary pieces.
i'm a designer and my name is Page and I LOVE t listen to your HATES.... maybe because I totally agree with you, but additionally because of the vehemence with which you tell people to STOP IT! Your opening comment has been my life also: no matter where I go I am always assessing the décor of my surroundings.... and moving furniture in my mind and tossing things out the windows or door (my hates). So fun to hear the HATES expressed instead of just thinking them. Sure clears the mind, doesn't it! What next? BATHROOMS.... the step child of the home. Plenty of hates in there! Or how about front porches, back porches and the often ignored entryways?
It would be great if you could address the root cause of these home-decor atrocities-consumer culture, insecure self concept, class anxiety, cranked up to 11 by social media-rather than just saying “don’t”.
when she says you should have your own style and not follow trends that is the "why" to take a picture from a magazine and have it in your home that's not you own unique style and i agree... like her arvin and keva says have your own style if you need help arranging that's one thing but following trends is just blah
Uh bad taste, no interest in decor, no money, just learning… 15 years ago I thought grommet curtains were hip. As someone older, wiser and most importantly, a little more money, now I’m thoroughly disgusted by them.
Not everything has to be some sort of woke societal analysis. It's nice to just have something direct and to the point. She sticks to style and it's great.
There are millions of articles about that to read on internet. But it is mostly social media peer pressure and not knowing their own tastes and styles.
Agreed. My outdoor rug is covering up a deck with ugly peeling paint. The rug is 100% better than the god awful deck. And it’s not my deck to fix, I rent.
A different designer I watched said if you do an accent color wall you should incorporate it throughout the room. This just goes to show all designers have their own opinions and you can take advice but also do what makes you happy in your own home.
NEXT WEEK A VID ABOUT OUTDOOR SPACES WOULD BE GREAT!!!! Renter friendly... I love in California and spend lots of time on our back patio Outdoor Rug is necessary for us bc the concrete gets so flipping hot during the summer in Los Angeles!!
Oh could you do a video on ways to include photos of family and friends that are more artistic but not scrapbooking or using clothes pins to hang them up on string. I want to add it as a part of personalisation but it’s very hard to find ideas on Pinterest.
I would love if you made a video specifically about home OFFICES. Lots of us have to have one and yet it feels like the most impersonal room that is the absolute hardest one to style. [[especially if we are renting and can't do structural changes like your amazing desk]] From desks to stuff on the walls and colors, etc.
Finally some things that I strongly agree with you on. I HATE mass produced decor. I do, however, have an outdoor rug, because the wood floor of my apartment balcony was HORRIBLY and unfixably stained when we moved in. That rug absolutely saved the space.
Lol..i have grommet curtains and I stand by them. I like their functionality, they move easily on the rod🤷🏽♀️ and I love my volcano ash disc on a stick 🤣🤣 I've purchased a lot of decor when I travel to keep it interesting, but I do like my rock on a stick. It looks pretty.
Love love love your videos! I don’t always agree, but mostly I do. I’m 70 and learned early on to only buy, collect, and display things I love. My home reflects my interesting (to me) colorful, ever-changing life with artwork, furniture, books, and small mementos that make me happy. Some furniture and collections (teapots??) have come and gone, but the puka shells that I collected in 1973 on the beaches in Hawaii are still In view in an antique milk bottle in my office. I do love your take on things! You make me laugh! But you’re also spot on! Thanks.
I just love to listen to Paige shit on “bad” home decor. I put bad in quotes cuz it’s all subjective. I actually love the orange arch and know the perfect spot for one in my house. But listening to Paige roast it is so hilarious. Keep it up girl.
Would love to see a vid on how to incorporate plants in your space in not a tacky/basic way! Im a bit sick of pothos but not sure what other hanging plant to get that isn’t hard to kill lol. Or arranging them in different ways. I’ve been drying flowers that don’t lose color, that’s been fun
Paige, How do you feel about those organization shows like The Home Edit or Marie Kondo? I personally like Marie Kondo but the The Home Edit girls give me anxiety for some reason. It's so pretty but too perfect.
Marie Kondo is cool. Her advice is great, even though people misrepresent her words. Her folding techniques are also super helpful. I feel like I've seen Home Edit on TH-cam, but I couldn't get through an episode. I thought they were obnoxious and a little disrespectful. They talked so much about nothing, it didn't seem like they included the homeowner in anything, which made it feel impersonal and unsustainable. In the episode I saw, as soon as the girl left, they called her stuff "crap", then they ate cupcakes-she was a baker- in her room and got crumbs everywhere. And in one of the drawers, the lady had an adult toy. When they were cleaning, one of the girls found it and her assistant tried to tell her to put it down. She finally figured out what it was and put it back, but it felt so rude. Like they didn't even cut that footage. I know she probably consented or something, but I know I would not have been ok with that footage.
Hahaha love these! We did a whole wall of 30-40 empty black frames maybe 5-7 years ago for a Halloween party and a friend said it best-- it REALLY disturbed them and they felt as if souls were removed from the photos -- I mean we were going for a creepy Victorian vibe so yeah I guess that's why we did it?? I just thought it looked cool and I needed to spook up a large space -- but for everyday decor?? Not for me 💀
Walked into Home Goods last week with a friend. Saw a metal spikey ball on a stick in some fake marble. Since when did we consider spikey weapons as home decor?
I will DIE on the Grommet hill! 😁 I love Grommets. I hated threading a rod through curtains or dealing with hangers. I took to Grommets like fish to water. Even my shower curtains have Grommets.
Yeah I had seen a lot made with quality materials and superb craftmanship that look expensive and luxurious. And the bonus of easy opening is everything.
Me, looking at all my grommet curtains thinking I finally got it right because they reach the ceiling..... :-[ Also, please tell us what you do for skincare, it's flawless!!
I think it's funny how I disagree with most of your opinions about these trends that you hate but I still love watching your videos just to see another point of view :D
100%! When an accent color is overused it's no longer an "accent" but becomes the main color. The whole point of an accent is to bring in a 3rd color (or more) so it doesn't look flat and boring, or one dimensional.
Have just found out about your vlog, I love it ! It's so refreshing to hear you rant about all those things you find in people's apartment and that we're supposed to like. Stop buying mass-marketed products that won't bring you any joy. Display your own things, things that are meaningful to you ! Chris from France
A lot of times on the bottom of the curtains with grommets they have an opening that you can slide a rod through and hang them upside down. Cut the section with the grommets off and either sew the hem or use hem tape
@@susanma4899 you just buy them longer than you need, the curtains I got from Amazon were only an extra $2 to get them 11 inches longer, but still were cheaper than a lot of other curtains I was looking at
That’s exactly what I did some time ago. I needed 4 panels, but they were too short.So I bought five. I cut off the grommet strip off each. I cut the fifth panel in four equal pieces. I stitched one piece to each of the 4 panels on the end that I had cut off and hemmed them to length. Whala!
The empty frames….put an interesting antique/vintage piece in them. A smaller framed portrait or art piece (small pieces are often more affordable and adding a frame around its frame increases it’s visual impact), a small clock, a piece of textile art, your grandpas war medals, your grandmas iconic bead necklace…something that usually ISNT hung on a wall, no longer has functional purpose but has an interesting design or enough sentimental value that it shouldn’t be shoved in a drawer or cluttering a table. It becomes an engaging display that encourages conversation and ESPECIALLY a beautiful way to keep the memories of your relatives that have passed on alive. People will ask “what is this?” Or “who did that belong too and why do you have it hanging?” bc the act of putting a frame around it is a visual cue that the piece is important for the homeowner which is intriguing to people
I an putting a rug that will cover the entire destroyed and disgusting concrete on the balcony of a flat, we are going to rent to a student. I would prefer to put wood but it is way too expensive. The rug will at least be the size of the entire balcony since it is small so I am ok with it. The builders tried to tell me to put faux grass over it and I was like: hell to the no
I think the empty frame trend started from the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, where some of their paintings were taken and they still have empty frames to show the missing pieces of art.
Here's a video idea: where do you find visual inspiration for your interior decor? I bet some of those shelf accessories are so popular because they run rampant on pinterest and people don't have another good source to find more classic design ideas. Right now you're my only source. I painted my office ceiling dark green!! It looks great and my grandmother was unsure when I told her, but she says it looks amazing.
You have to do Trisha Patyas dump of a mansion. She wants to do a mermaid living room a Beetlejuice dining room and Egyptian bedroom and a Schitts Creek guest room. It's soo bad
I have a cat that peed on my bed while wrapped in "her" blanket. Turns out she had a bladder infection. But also some dogs and cats just get incontinent. Have a care though that she doesn't chew up the diaper.
I say buy and display what you’re drawn to whether it’s trendy or vintage. That vintage stuff you like, was once a trend and is no more authentic than something new IMO. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it wasn’t mass produced at one time. If you love something and it has a special meaning or memory attached to it, put it out where you can see it often. Other accessories might be purely aesthetic…things that make your heart sing every time you look at them. This is not an either/ or proposition. Btw, I love cowhides and furry things and large natural gemstones…on or off a stick. I’m drawn to natural materials and handcrafted items from around the world.
Paige! I love your tips and your honesty!!! Here’s a content recommendation for you: have you considered reviewing makeovers, house tours, and/or interior designs of other TH-cam content creators who do interior designing/room make overs? I’m always curious what you think and what would you do differently?!
I love that your dog is more important and more loved than a couch or carpet! 🐾 Too many dogs and cats are abandoned or killed when they get older and need more love and understanding! ❤️
This video is exceptional. Not only do I absolutely agree 1000%, but I didn't realize I avoid these things. I have wished someone would come out with content that explains this idea better of what to avoid. But then follow ups to what TO do. Loved this, love your style, and I hope you have a great day!
I absolutely adore you because you’re not afraid to say what we are all thinking! And Anthropologie definitely “did us dirty” with those window displays 😂
I knew you were going to say pinch pleat! My favourite too because they take up a lot less depth meaning I can have 2 layers (sheer & opaque) without shrinking my room too much
I love, love, love your channel, but, yes there's a but..lol. I think grommet curtains are much easier to open and close and therefore last longer. As long as you have enough curtains and not just one or two hanging up against a large window. Number 2. I have to have my outdoor rug. It does pull everything together. Other than that.. I agree with everything else you said. Keep on bringing us that attitude...we love it.
NOW....on the empty frames on the wall. A friend had one up, (she had just moved in so I think it was just a temporary deal) but, she had a couple of fake hydrangeas? I think they were fake? or dried, one or the other laying on a shelf, like I said she was moving in....so I put one of those hydrangeas in the mddle of the frame. Just connected it to the wall in the middle of the frame. It was white the frame was a warm black. I thought it looked so good!
I just found you yesterday watching your review of Lone Fox's new house. You may not have known by then that those light fixtures were worth $47,000. I love your attitude and agree a lot with your do not do this to your house style. I look forward to following you!
Paige, I love your thoughts, but I would fight with you about the bench by the dining table. Sometimes the chairs just block the beautiful view, bench doesn't!
I agree with the outdoor rugs. I live in Arizona and the ground can burn you in the summer tho, so I’m unfortunately forced to have many outdoor rugs for my son and pups ☹️ lol
Could you talk about painted floors. I have to pull up my carpet and can't afford the wood floor I want yet, so I thought I'd paint the subfloor something nuetral.
I’m a farmer from OK. And I can’t stand country decor. I’m talking about those plastic western figurines and crosses! I get that for a farmer I have elevated style. But when I walk into a friends house and I see that picture of boots hanging on the wall, I wanna leave immediately.
I’m 63. I learned a long time ago not to do trendy and I surround myself by the things I am drawn to and love. I’ve never regretted those choices
Same here! 💜
Learning. Same 😊
Yes, those choices are called 'classics.'
Same!
Same. I dubbed it the museum of stuff I like theory of design.
I can't believe you've done THREE episodes and still haven't dissed the "string of pale wooden beads, spilling out of a jug /vase /bowl"
Extra negative points if the beads have a tassel on the end.
this opinion needs its own TH-cam channel
I still haven't figured out why but I hate those things with a passion
Extra extra points if one either spent good money on them OR did them as a DIY. I can't figure which is worse.
Those beads are super helpful in endocrinologists’ clinics! They’re used to measure the development of a boy-to-man’s testicles, to rate the level of growth.
I literally have never seen or heard of them. Until someone talked about them tiktok. I’m guessing it’s just a very niche us american thing
I 100% agree with the generic shelf decor. I personally prefer more functional decor that you can actually utilize, like a nice bowl for your keys or a cute letter holder. Love this series!!!!
Yes I haaaate the emotionless generic shelf crap!
Or even a nice candle or wax burner is so much better than some plastic/metal spicy ball lol
I'm with you. It might be cute in a young adult's house but now that I'm in my 30s I have zero tolerance for meaningless things.
@@naylak5718 THIS 👏🏽
“Stone on a stick”😆. If you have to buy a mass produced stone on a stick for decor, maybe you should invest in more experiences than home decor. The more you see or do, the more interesting your own pictures, souvenirs and mementos become.
I'm here because of Caroline Winkler. I'm loving your content and channel already! Pure, raw, (even brutal) honesty is legitimately a rare trait nowadays. We need more of it in today's culture/world.
Edit: 08:20 ahhhh I could not agree more! I really dislike those mass produced knickknacks. There's no life in it or story behind it.. The likelihood of one of your neighbors owning that same piece is very high.
I have found the most random of things make the best bookshelf decor. Vintage cameras, small moody lights to accentuate your books, a couple collectible items, colored glass vases, etc.
I come from a family of fine art painters and photographers and empty frames mortally wound my soul!
I feel like there is some symbolism behind an empty frame. The end of art. Or something like that. It's rather sad.
Your vendetta against circle pillows is hysterical.
They’re so vintage tho, my grandparents whole house was pink and she had pink circle pillows made in the 60s. My parents still have of them on a chair of hers they kept and it sticks out like a sore thumb in their house 😂 but it’s very authentic.
@@ktrayan1 Until your reply I had forgotten my mom had them - in red.
I feel like the empty frame is like hanging a sign on your wall that says "I'm not interesting enough to have art or photos for a real gallery wall"
I have a great idea for shelf decor: BOOKS. Imagine that.
Books on a bookshelf??
@@mwoods4608 Yeah, who'd a thunk it?
Yes, if they are books you have read /are going to read.
No if its buying books cos the spine color matches your rug. Or even worse, turning the spines to the wall and displaying the cream paper edges. Ugh, no.
@@rosehughes599 wait.... people are doing this🤣?!?! Yikes
@@sonnithehungryyogi4458 Yikes indeed...
Trust me Paige, you do not want to see the terrible concrete on my patio. The builders did a terrible job. It’s cracking, it has drops of paint, and who knows what else. But it’s a small area, so a nice outdoor rug hides most of it. There may come a time when I have the 💵 to fix the concrete patio and expand it. Till then, I’m happy to have “wasted” $60 on a nice neutral cream indoor/outdoor rug that can be easily vacuumed AND hosed, and hides the mess underneath.
Paint. Just paint it.
@@markusneumann146 that won’t fix the cracks. Telling you from experience
Same I have one to hide a big crack 🤣
Rugs are helpful ! They hid and disguise ! Also, our concrete gets crazy hot on our patio, so it helps with little feet 🦶
We just fixed our patio -- power wash, crack filler (or a quikcrete leveling compound), and then we finished with SW armorseal treadplex it's specifically made for masonry and is bomb 👌🏽 skip porch and floor paint that stuff will last barely a season, get the real deal
i would love to see a video about what led you to prop styling as a career- what did you study? what were your first jobs? do you/did you have to have connections to get styling jobs?
Seeing a real cowhide rug in someone’s house and reaching down and feeling real cow fur definitely gave me the heebie jeebies lol
I feel like it's dirty somehow. Especially if people step on it wearing shoes.
Yeah, I agree. The reaction for me is the same as when I think of someone wearing a real fur coat
@@susanma4899 it has to be, I can’t imagine you can really clean something like that efficiently. The one I saw was definitely holding onto 50 years worth of dust and filth
My father had a freaking bear hide as a rug for a while. Definitely NOT something I liked touching with my feet nor hands
Try walking on that hot wood with hot nail heads or concrete patio floor in the summer in the South. I am buying an outdoor rug to avoid burning my feet when I walk onto my balcony patio. And, yes, I am okay walking barefoot outdoors on my patio.
Right?! I live in Texas and my dogs couldn't hangout on the patio without a rug.
Yep female dogs develop urinary incontinence when they get old. Went through it with my girl when she hit 9. You mentioned diapers and it sounds like you used them before, but just beware. If your dog like to chew things up, make sure it’s not the diaper. The absorbent material is very life threatening when consumed.
😲 Aren't there specialty dog proof diapers?
Our 14 yr old husky is on incurin and it's been a god send for her incontinence 🙏 and I highly recommend getting a toddler mattress waterproof cover and sheet- makes clean up easy if ever needed. Sending positive vibes either way-- senior pups are challenging and heart breaking regardless
They sell reusable diapers! I know that may be a bit gross to some people, but I rinse them with dish soap and then throw them in the washing machine and they're good as new. I have a male puppy who leaks when excited and the belly wraps have been a lifesaver! More affordable and less wasteful 😊
@@BS-ck5py yes definitely!! i was always disgusted by the concept of reusable diapers. then i saw how they actually work and they’re really not gross at all (once u clean them lol) but even cleaning them is so much easier than you’d think. i definitely second ur opinion here reusable is a good way to go and sometimes people overlook it as an option because they assume it’s horribly unsanitary but it’s actually just a lot cheaper and barely that much extra work
Grommets do kind off give off bathroom curtain vybes but they also make the curtains easy to pull and last longer than fabric loops which tend to tear with use. I think they are ok if the rest of the curtain looks to have a nice quality dense type of fabric.
I’m dealing with them because, other than the grommet, they look nice while being cheap to cover a lot of windows and the cats scratch and pick my nice curtains. I literally have a storage room of stuff I get to use when the cats pass on.
I like grommet curtains as long as you have enough in one window and make them look scarce. I have grommets and I agree with you that they DO last longer.
OMG I can't stand grommet curtains. You're not alone! They scream cheap to me too!
My mom always hated grommeted curtains and colored bath towels and I’ve inherited that same hatred. They are so cheap and tacky looking. I’ve never seen nice looking grommeted curtains
I DESPISE grommet curtains. Got this hatred from my mother as well. I'm so glad to hear you say this and read other comments. So glad that I'm not alone.
In the UK we also call these eyelet curtains. When you said grommet, I literally was imagine Wallace and Gromit curtains which I guess also would be slightly juvenile.
Also- she says "cur-ens" and skips the T
@@dawnknickerbocker7970 she does a glottal stop. Many North American dialects also use it in "mountain". You'll notice she doesn't say the t at the end of "grommet" either. It's also a glottal stop.
Can you react to Lone Fox’s house tour? A lot of his popular videos are boho DIYs but his home feels a lot more mature and I would love to see you take on it.
I'll give you a hint. She hates it.
It would be cool if you did a review of Christine McConnell’s forest house. I think your styles are very different and I’m just curious about what you’d think about it. It’s definitely the most unique youtuber’s house I’ve ever seen.
Oh wow! I just went down a huge rabbit hole with her. She's amazing!
Agree with everything but the outdoor rug. I just love them and it feels like an extension of the indoors and cozy when barefoot
I have mine because I like to be barefoot. It is about function, not style, lol.
Hi Paige. I’m a new follower, and Interior Designer in Atlanta. I just watched this video and I’m about 99.9% you just used my best friend’s dining table and bench as an image of what not to do. I think it’s hers bc she has the same setup and I see some IKEA lanterns outside that I know she has-LOL! I know she’s going to have a laugh about this and will probably say she’s “TH-cam Famous” when I tell her about it tomorrow.
In her defense, she built a Modern Farmhouse home with a heavy emphasis on Modern [more specifically MCM] and just a little bit of Farmhouse. The bench was her “Farmhouse” influence…plus, you’re right, her kids love the bench and it provided a seat with easy cleanup when they are working on projects at the kitchen table.
i always agree with everything you say on these videos but i disagree on the indoor/outdoor rug issue. they serve a major purpose here in the south: protecting bare feet and paws from sun-scorched concrete and stone. you can get actual burn damage from the heat. nonnegotiable for high sun areas with no shade
Yes. I was going to say that.
I’d like to see a video on incorporating family heirlooms into your decor. There’s obvious, cool family hand me downs, then there are the “heirlooms” that are a little dated or bizarre and can be fun to try and work in.
They’re a great way to complete “empty frame” concept. It gives the piece visual impact and creates an engaging display for guests to ask you about
Things I DON’T hate: Paige and everything Paige rants about. Nothing snaps me out of a bad mood more than seeing you spew blunt reality onto us all.
RIGHT
If grumpy cat were a person... that would be Paige, and in all the best ways.
I would love to see how you incorporate antiques and thrift finds in your decor or what you recommend! I have collected both for yrs and love the fact pretty much most people don't have the antique decor I do, but I'm not a purist (although I used to be) , I mix old with new!
I second this recommendation! 🙋🏻♀️
Me too! I've inherited a few antiques, some very ornate, some relatively understated. I love them, but I'm not sure how to make them work with contemporary pieces.
I love abstract/modern art with antiques.
My Sister in law has this rug made from tiny hexagons of cow hide that has been sewn together. It's such a cursed rug, stepping on it feels so bad.
i'm a designer and my name is Page and I LOVE t listen to your HATES.... maybe because I totally agree with you, but additionally because of the vehemence with which you tell people to STOP IT! Your opening comment has been my life also: no matter where I go I am always assessing the décor of my surroundings.... and moving furniture in my mind and tossing things out the windows or door (my hates). So fun to hear the HATES expressed instead of just thinking them. Sure clears the mind, doesn't it! What next? BATHROOMS.... the step child of the home. Plenty of hates in there! Or how about front porches, back porches and the often ignored entryways?
It would be great if you could address the root cause of these home-decor atrocities-consumer culture, insecure self concept, class anxiety, cranked up to 11 by social media-rather than just saying “don’t”.
Girl ain’t no body got time for dat.
when she says you should have your own style and not follow trends that is the "why" to take a picture from a magazine and have it in your home that's not you own unique style and i agree... like her arvin and keva says have your own style if you need help arranging that's one thing but following trends is just blah
Uh bad taste, no interest in decor, no money, just learning… 15 years ago I thought grommet curtains were hip. As someone older, wiser and most importantly, a little more money, now I’m thoroughly disgusted by them.
Not everything has to be some sort of woke societal analysis. It's nice to just have something direct and to the point. She sticks to style and it's great.
There are millions of articles about that to read on internet. But it is mostly social media peer pressure and not knowing their own tastes and styles.
I agree with everything you said except the outdoor rug. Have you seen the awfully stained concrete from previous renters on balconies? Just gross!
Agreed. My outdoor rug is covering up a deck with ugly peeling paint. The rug is 100% better than the god awful deck. And it’s not my deck to fix, I rent.
Yeah if I had any other option I wouldn't use them, but if I don't use them my old wood deck will give me splinters.
I'd like to hear your advice on dorm decor that doesn't look cheap and makes good use of the small space
LOL when you called out your mom with the accent color. So funny!
A different designer I watched said if you do an accent color wall you should incorporate it throughout the room. This just goes to show all designers have their own opinions and you can take advice but also do what makes you happy in your own home.
I put outdoor rug over pea gravel for sitting area on side of house mostly for my dogs comfort when they lay down. Anything for my dogs!
Why do i watch these like its a college interior course
NEXT WEEK A VID ABOUT OUTDOOR SPACES WOULD BE GREAT!!!! Renter friendly... I love in California and spend lots of time on our back patio
Outdoor Rug is necessary for us bc the concrete gets so flipping hot during the summer in Los Angeles!!
Absolutely fellow Californian!
“Little stone on a stick” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love your page girl.
Oh could you do a video on ways to include photos of family and friends that are more artistic but not scrapbooking or using clothes pins to hang them up on string. I want to add it as a part of personalisation but it’s very hard to find ideas on Pinterest.
Paige!!! You should do a video about vintage trends that need to come back! :)
I would love if you made a video specifically about home OFFICES. Lots of us have to have one and yet it feels like the most impersonal room that is the absolute hardest one to style. [[especially if we are renting and can't do structural changes like your amazing desk]] From desks to stuff on the walls and colors, etc.
I need to escape my office looking like a robot room with no personality...particularly as a couple who have two separate desks...what a nightmare.
I legit was thinking about this today when I was cleaning my office
Finally some things that I strongly agree with you on. I HATE mass produced decor. I do, however, have an outdoor rug, because the wood floor of my apartment balcony was HORRIBLY and unfixably stained when we moved in. That rug absolutely saved the space.
You are 10000% not alone in hating grommet curtains, I get shower curtain vibes from them
Totally agree I hate them with a passion, like I’m irrationally angry just thinking about it
I too hate them and I have always hated them. Never knew why but I guess association with shower curtains explains it.
I hate it with a passion lol
Lol..i have grommet curtains and I stand by them. I like their functionality, they move easily on the rod🤷🏽♀️ and I love my volcano ash disc on a stick 🤣🤣 I've purchased a lot of decor when I travel to keep it interesting, but I do like my rock on a stick. It looks pretty.
I like my grommet curtains too. I don’t care if they look cheap. I work in a public school, it’s what I can afford.
Love love love your videos! I don’t always agree, but mostly I do. I’m 70 and learned early on to only buy, collect, and display things I love. My home reflects my interesting (to me) colorful, ever-changing life with artwork, furniture, books, and small mementos that make me happy. Some furniture and collections (teapots??) have come and gone, but the puka shells that I collected in 1973 on the beaches in Hawaii are still In view in an antique milk bottle in my office. I do love your take on things! You make me laugh! But you’re also spot on! Thanks.
You should do a video on stuff in hotels you hate
I just love to listen to Paige shit on “bad” home decor. I put bad in quotes cuz it’s all subjective. I actually love the orange arch and know the perfect spot for one in my house. But listening to Paige roast it is so hilarious. Keep it up girl.
I literally need you to rip my entire apartment decor to shreds
Would love to see a vid on how to incorporate plants in your space in not a tacky/basic way! Im a bit sick of pothos but not sure what other hanging plant to get that isn’t hard to kill lol. Or arranging them in different ways. I’ve been drying flowers that don’t lose color, that’s been fun
You are NOT the only one who hates grommets. I literally said YESS out loud when you mentioned them.
YES! on the mass produced shelf... things that have no meaning!! ugh
10:30 - I was waiting for a comment on the pink "pillow" but then realized it was a small child.
Paige,
How do you feel about those organization shows like The Home Edit or Marie Kondo?
I personally like Marie Kondo but the The Home Edit girls give me anxiety for some reason. It's so pretty but too perfect.
Marie Kondo is cool. Her advice is great, even though people misrepresent her words. Her folding techniques are also super helpful.
I feel like I've seen Home Edit on TH-cam, but I couldn't get through an episode. I thought they were obnoxious and a little disrespectful. They talked so much about nothing, it didn't seem like they included the homeowner in anything, which made it feel impersonal and unsustainable. In the episode I saw, as soon as the girl left, they called her stuff "crap", then they ate cupcakes-she was a baker- in her room and got crumbs everywhere. And in one of the drawers, the lady had an adult toy. When they were cleaning, one of the girls found it and her assistant tried to tell her to put it down. She finally figured out what it was and put it back, but it felt so rude. Like they didn't even cut that footage. I know she probably consented or something, but I know I would not have been ok with that footage.
LOL!! As an artist, I can't help laughing at the way you say, " Empty frames"!!
I would love to see a video of you explaining how you curated your own design style or talk about your favorite era/decade of interior design!
Suzanne you have been CALLED OUT! hahahaha I found paige's passion/desperation extremely amusing in this vid
Hahaha love these! We did a whole wall of 30-40 empty black frames maybe 5-7 years ago for a Halloween party and a friend said it best-- it REALLY disturbed them and they felt as if souls were removed from the photos -- I mean we were going for a creepy Victorian vibe so yeah I guess that's why we did it?? I just thought it looked cool and I needed to spook up a large space -- but for everyday decor?? Not for me 💀
Walked into Home Goods last week with a friend. Saw a metal spikey ball on a stick in some fake marble. Since when did we consider spikey weapons as home decor?
I will DIE on the Grommet hill! 😁 I love Grommets. I hated threading a rod through curtains or dealing with hangers. I took to Grommets like fish to water. Even my shower curtains have Grommets.
Yeah I had seen a lot made with quality materials and superb craftmanship that look expensive and luxurious. And the bonus of easy opening is everything.
I like the curves they create when closed...
Grommet curtains are the boob lights of window features. I hate them too.
Me, looking at all my grommet curtains thinking I finally got it right because they reach the ceiling..... :-[
Also, please tell us what you do for skincare, it's flawless!!
You got it right. So did I. She’s terrifying in her confidence but I have years on her. 🤣
I think it's funny how I disagree with most of your opinions about these trends that you hate but I still love watching your videos just to see another point of view :D
Paige Wassel is in absolute beast mode calling out her own mother! 🤣🤣🤣
100%! When an accent color is overused it's no longer an "accent" but becomes the main color. The whole point of an accent is to bring in a 3rd color (or more) so it doesn't look flat and boring, or one dimensional.
Have just found out about your vlog, I love it ! It's so refreshing to hear you rant about all those things you find in people's apartment and that we're supposed to like. Stop buying mass-marketed products that won't bring you any joy. Display your own things, things that are meaningful to you ! Chris from France
paiges skin is GLOWING
A lot of times on the bottom of the curtains with grommets they have an opening that you can slide a rod through and hang them upside down. Cut the section with the grommets off and either sew the hem or use hem tape
But wouldn't they be too short then?
@@susanma4899 you just buy them longer than you need, the curtains I got from Amazon were only an extra $2 to get them 11 inches longer, but still were cheaper than a lot of other curtains I was looking at
That’s exactly what I did some time ago. I needed 4 panels, but they were too short.So I bought five. I cut off the grommet strip off each. I cut the fifth panel in four equal pieces. I stitched one piece to each of the 4 panels on the end that I had cut off and hemmed them to length. Whala!
I would love to see a video on suggestions for how to style shelves/bookshelves! I’m always struggling to really get it right
I love this series 😵💫😵💫
The empty frames….put an interesting antique/vintage piece in them. A smaller framed portrait or art piece (small pieces are often more affordable and adding a frame around its frame increases it’s visual impact), a small clock, a piece of textile art, your grandpas war medals, your grandmas iconic bead necklace…something that usually ISNT hung on a wall, no longer has functional purpose but has an interesting design or enough sentimental value that it shouldn’t be shoved in a drawer or cluttering a table.
It becomes an engaging display that encourages conversation and ESPECIALLY a beautiful way to keep the memories of your relatives that have passed on alive. People will ask “what is this?” Or “who did that belong too and why do you have it hanging?” bc the act of putting a frame around it is a visual cue that the piece is important for the homeowner which is intriguing to people
I an putting a rug that will cover the entire destroyed and disgusting concrete on the balcony of a flat, we are going to rent to a student.
I would prefer to put wood but it is way too expensive. The rug will at least be the size of the entire balcony since it is small so I am ok with it. The builders tried to tell me to put faux grass over it and I was like: hell to the no
You crack me up!! So many opinions I love it!
“Avoid the grommets” love it!! Lol
I think the empty frame trend started from the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, where some of their paintings were taken and they still have empty frames to show the missing pieces of art.
Paige, you are the coolest! You somehow are funny, warm and brutally honest all in one and it’s the best!
Here's a video idea: where do you find visual inspiration for your interior decor?
I bet some of those shelf accessories are so popular because they run rampant on pinterest and people don't have another good source to find more classic design ideas.
Right now you're my only source. I painted my office ceiling dark green!! It looks great and my grandmother was unsure when I told her, but she says it looks amazing.
You have to do Trisha Patyas dump of a mansion. She wants to do a mermaid living room a Beetlejuice dining room and Egyptian bedroom and a Schitts Creek guest room. It's soo bad
omg yes, I'd love to see Paige react to her home tours!
YESSS
I bet it is interesting and different
I agree with mostly everything but I love my outdoor rug a lot and enjoy spaces with them 😄
I have a cat that peed on my bed while wrapped in "her" blanket. Turns out she had a bladder infection. But also some dogs and cats just get incontinent. Have a care though that she doesn't chew up the diaper.
I say buy and display what you’re drawn to whether it’s trendy or vintage. That vintage stuff you like, was once a trend and is no more authentic than something new IMO. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it wasn’t mass produced at one time. If you love something and it has a special meaning or memory attached to it, put it out where you can see it often. Other accessories might be purely aesthetic…things that make your heart sing every time you look at them. This is not an either/ or proposition. Btw, I love cowhides and furry things and large natural gemstones…on or off a stick. I’m drawn to natural materials and handcrafted items from around the world.
We just bought a house and are slowly making it our own. I’d love any and all advice. 😬 also, I’d love to hear more about prop styling!
When you said no outdoor rugs, I gasped lol.... But you've convinced me- I think I don't like outdoor rugs for myself anymore
I’d love to know more about the jewellery that you wear! Especially earrings and rings. 😍
sitting at my actual chair at my dinner table, watching and enjoying my food in private, thank you, i feel seen
Lol cb2 sculpture 😬😆
Paige! I love your tips and your honesty!!! Here’s a content recommendation for you: have you considered reviewing makeovers, house tours, and/or interior designs of other TH-cam content creators who do interior designing/room make overs? I’m always curious what you think and what would you do differently?!
I HATE grommets. I literally raised my arms up and yelled YES when you brought them up. YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE.
I love that your dog is more important and more loved than a couch or carpet! 🐾 Too many dogs and cats are abandoned or killed when they get older and need more love and understanding! ❤️
I would love to see a video on color theory, or how you approach a room before designing :)
I think most of the time the rugs (at least the cow ones) are in fact a a real cow‘s skin which is pretty gory when you think about it 🙃
This video is exceptional. Not only do I absolutely agree 1000%, but I didn't realize I avoid these things. I have wished someone would come out with content that explains this idea better of what to avoid. But then follow ups to what TO do. Loved this, love your style, and I hope you have a great day!
I absolutely adore you because you’re not afraid to say what we are all thinking!
And Anthropologie definitely “did us dirty” with those window displays 😂
outdooe rugs are great for toddlers! she doesnt eat avery splinter and chip of paint she can rip off the deck.
I knew you were going to say pinch pleat! My favourite too because they take up a lot less depth meaning I can have 2 layers (sheer & opaque) without shrinking my room too much
I love, love, love your channel, but, yes there's a but..lol. I think grommet curtains are much easier to open and close and therefore last longer. As long as you have enough curtains and not just one or two hanging up against a large window. Number 2. I have to have my outdoor rug. It does pull everything together. Other than that.. I agree with everything else you said. Keep on bringing us that attitude...we love it.
NOW....on the empty frames on the wall. A friend had one up, (she had just moved in so I think it was just a temporary deal) but, she had a couple of fake hydrangeas? I think they were fake? or dried, one or the other laying on a shelf, like I said she was moving in....so I put one of those hydrangeas in the mddle of the frame. Just connected it to the wall in the middle of the frame. It was white the frame was a warm black. I thought it looked so good!
I just found you yesterday watching your review of Lone Fox's new house. You may not have known by then that those light fixtures were worth $47,000. I love your attitude and agree a lot with your do not do this to your house style. I look forward to following you!
Paige, I love your thoughts, but I would fight with you about the bench by the dining table. Sometimes the chairs just block the beautiful view, bench doesn't!
Things I was not aware of by successfully avoiding Pinterest for around 2 years :D
U forgot the shopping bags/shoe boxes. Like we get it u buy designer but it honestly look very “blah”
I agree with the outdoor rugs. I live in Arizona and the ground can burn you in the summer tho, so I’m unfortunately forced to have many outdoor rugs for my son and pups ☹️ lol
I spoke too soon - the MASS PRODUCED SHELF ACCESSORIES. THANK YOU!
Could you talk about painted floors. I have to pull up my carpet and can't afford the wood floor I want yet, so I thought I'd paint the subfloor something nuetral.
If it’s plywood, you won’t love it. Just paint it, and get some inexpensive rugs to help it look a little better.
I’m a farmer from OK. And I can’t stand country decor. I’m talking about those plastic western figurines and crosses! I get that for a farmer I have elevated style. But when I walk into a friends house and I see that picture of boots hanging on the wall, I wanna leave immediately.