I enjoyed all the projects you showed! Thanks! I wonder you can share where you got the frames wreathe , I just love it and if you can share some information on n it
You make me feel so much better. I lost my husband 15 years ago. We live in a mobile home and he started our dream remodel. New windows, drywall, flooring, tore off the old cheap siding, and replaced with insulation and new siding. Well, after getting the living room done, he got sick and couldn’t finish. So. Little by little I’m working on finishing the rest. Of course now I’m down to social security, and that doesn’t go very far. Watching this video helped me to take each day as it comes. Thank you so very much, and keep bringing the videos !!!
Sherri, i’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I can’t even imagine. But I admire your triumphing attitude. Keep on keeping on! I love it.💕
Your absolutely right and I’m so glad your so upfront. I have friends that say, “Why are you doing that” I don’t play it safe at all. I listen out of respect but I don’t listen. I paint my furniture. I hang curtains above to elongate windows, I have used black, what a shocker but I make mistakes and I’m glad you give permission to make mistakes because we all do! I am deciding to redo my room (in a budget, a very severe budget) I have repainted my daughter’s (deceased ten years) dresser to white with modge podge, I repainted my dresser white and it has glass on the first drawers, and I shabby chic my end table and nothing is from the same lot! Lol! My bedding is black (looks grey) with nail heads and stones so beautiful! I’m going to pain my massive armoir and now I’ve decided I’m not just going to paint white but pink and green; my tv stand is green no not bright. I love that your real and all. Today a friend of mine came over as I wanted to redo my closet and put a pantry (even though it’s not a pantry) over the door because truth be known I have no garage like my last apartments, nor the storage but I don’t give up or in I decided to find storage, all because of you. I love your personality and talents. My friend is afraid of power tools even a drill but she used it and I say remember, Natalee says “ You are stronger what you think! She started, I’m so proud of her. But because again if you. You lift me up
@@designedtothenines They went thru 5 teens seamlessly, no stains, no issues. Now we have grandkids. Everyone who sees them comments on what a great idea - my pillows change seasonally and all colors work. Currently navy, Fushia, and a bright summer print.
It’s so funny when I hear you say you fell in love with a bold sofa. I went to the furniture store once with a friend of mine and chose, what I thought, was a great love seat and chair. They were kind of old fashioned looking like something my grandmother would have in her house, but I loved it. It actually reminded me of my grandmother. We’ll, I sent my husband to pick them up and when he got there, he said to the guy, that’s not my furniture. And the guy said yes it is! My husband thought I was nuts and hated the furniture. But he did bring it home. I get more neutral furniture now. So I’ve been there! Love your channel!
We moved to our new place almost two years ago then had a couple medical issues come up so I haven’t painted and I’m happy I didn’t because over time I have been pulling my place together with items I really treasure and I wanted the rooms to “speak to me” so happy you agree. We also have downsized and it’s not easy first I tried putting too many pieces into my liv room. Now I shape my rooms for things to accent with and give myself time to live with it before deciding if I’ll leave it that way. I enjoy learning new things from you or finding I’m on the right track. I love Pinterest I use to keep folders full of pictures and mag clippings too.
I’m a lady that uses power tools. I moved in to take care of my parents,my bedroom was one that a niece lived in when she was in college 15 yrs ago.. I finishing up the room now has taken me 2 yrs of planning gathering up things I love and watching for when the flooring went to n sell. It layed in my closet 6 months but I’m on the home stretch and it feels great. I’ve watched many of your video and I took to heart what you say thank you
Thank you so much! My husband and I inherited his dad's home about 4 years ago. I have been at a loss. I have a plan but didn't know where to start. Thank you for your inspiration.
You are so right about going neutral! So many of our taste changes as time goes by. I know mine surely has! Went through an angel decor phase when it was popular. 🙂Ooh can’t wait to see the the wall transformation! All these were great tips! I didn’t realize they made down cushions for sodas. Thank u for the tip!! And thank you for reminding us it’s ok to take your time on making over a room. 💜💕🌸💜💕💕💜💕🌸
Getting ready to redo my room from pink/sage green to sleek high end Hollywood studio gray. Getting ready to pull things down and cover holes tomorrow!
I have to say you have really empowered me to get back to using my power tools my husband lost his eye a few yrs ago in a power tool freak accident. Which made me shy away . So thank you! Love your show
Natalie, things I love about you. Your laughter and smile! That’s what drew me to your channel. The inspiration you give us is just a fabulous added bonus!
Ty for sharing this video. You really had a lot of information, which are all true. We almost all forget some of your pointers! I believe we should slow down and think before leaping into expensive things we cannot afford! That’s my take on things.
These were all such sound decorating thoughts. I totally agree with you. Neutral furniture is my favorite thing to purchase. That way it changes and evolves with me! Love it all!💗
Thank you Natalie.. this video helped me. I am working on changing my Victorian look LR into modern Farmhouse. I live in a small apartment. my kitchen is Farmhouse now after having a wine themed kitchen. I added a Black and White Buffalo checked runner for my table and have made alot of my wall decor and have gone to Dollar tree and purchased some cute Farmhouse pictures..LR and Kitchen are in the same room . I want my LR to look more elegant with a little Farmhouse added. took down all Victorian stuff and they went to Goodwill. listening to your video has helped me and I will look on Pinterest now to help me more.. My color theme is Burgundy and Beige with an off white accent. my couch is off white. the walls are lite beige. Cant change those but am trying my best to do what I can. As I have a small income.. Thank you again for posting this...I Love your videos ... Have a Good Week and if you have any ideas for me They would be greatly appreciated..
Ugh...can lighting in my living room is the worst. No one looks good being lit from above. The only time I turn on my overhead can lights is if I drop something and can't find it on my patterned Oriental rug. I prefer the ambient light from my lamps. I wholeheartedly agree with you that when a room comes together over time, the results are so much better and I can always tell the difference.
I wonder if you switched out the lightbulbs if that would change anything? What color do you have right now? I recommend daylight. Thanks for watching and for your comments.😃
Nearly 20 years ago my husband and I painted our living room, foyer, and hall red, not bright, but red. I have loved it all this time and have just recently decided that soon I will repaint in a lighter, more neutral color. The problem with that is my sofa is black and chairs are red. I’m thinking of painting them. That’s really taking a chance for me. Really enjoy your videos!
Thanks for advising "don't go into debt to decorate". We have all watched so many HGTV makeovers that we forget that they are sponsored by high end manufacturers. A whole generation has been convinced that anything less than stainless steel appliances are unacceptable. Same with with laminate floors and carpet. Guys if you really can't resist, maybe go all out in a smaller space but don't go into debt!
I agree Angela! HGTV is awesome and wonderful but all of their new series kind of set a high standard. I remember back in the day when they used to have shows like design on a dime and decorating cents. Now that’s all about whole house makeovers top to bottom fully finished.
This was so helpful! I too, have lived in Orlando for a short time, just over 2 years. I don't have any finished rooms either, unless you count my pool bath. Right now my husband and I are adding built in bookcases to our family room. We purchased the base cabinets from the Home Depot. We will build the shelves ourselves. Your video on building shelves in your craft room, has helped us a lot! Thanks! I think that your plan for adding a fireplace and built ins to your family room sounds fab! I look forward to seeing how you do that and the final product! Thanks so much for this very helpful video! Blessings!
Hi Natalie, what a great video, I felt like I could identify with each of the ten rules, I know I will be coming back to this video time and again, because boy have I made mistakes in the past, but after almost 42 years married I think I’m almost at a good place in the home, but there is always room for improvement. There are still mistakes made, (my red sofa moment was just like yours, I bought a huge white sofa a 2 chairs to go in a tiny room, with my son young and having his friends in and out of the house all day. That white furniture didn’t last 6 months, it ended up almost threadbare from me trying to clean it) So thank you for doing this video, stay safe xxxx
Your channel is amazing and all topics are great. Love your lovely, gorgeous looking and natural personality. Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 a success story for woman’s movement! Go girl!!
Ha ! I just painted my bedroom Revere Pewter with an acent wall of a deep charcoal gray.I love it,but I was worried as some people were saying Other colors gray beige colors were becoming more popular. Glad I went with my gut!!
Hi Natalie, you are such a great inspiration. I think you are so innovative and I praise you most highly. Thank you so very much.Greetings from here in north east of England.
Designed to the Nines You are most welcome as you deserve all this praise. Your personality is really warm and you are indeed a lovely person. Much love and happiness to you and your family.
Thank you! I love the thought that yes! I have the right to be human and not perfect! And that means it’s ok that my house isn’t perfect but, like me, is a work in progress! And this video just gave me that permission!!! Thanks again! I appreciate you! ❤️
Thank you for doing this video! I have been on pintrest and have googled how to decorate tastefully with collectibles. My favorite animal is the Panda. I love them and have lots. I want them out to enjoy them but I don't want to be tacky about it. I've tried finding large cloches to display them with, no luck unless I want to break the bank. I like primitive decor and I like farmhouse. I've been displaying my bears on shelves with books, and greenery. I bought a cabinet with glass doors, then added lights to display them but keep them protected at the same time. This video has made me feel better about my choices. Thank you and if you have more suggestions, I'm all ears.
Honestly… You can’t go wrong. I’ve used both of them. Repose Gray is a little bit cooler undertones and Revere is a little bit warmer undertones if that helps you out.😃
We did an accent wall of the peel and stick “shiplap” look because we are in an apt but it made our living room look soooooo amazing ...just a thought instead of having to do construction🙂🙂
Thank you Natalee this was great advice. I'm fixing to do my daughters old bedroom my baby finally moved out. I have an empty room I have been debating on a paint color to go with the accessories I think I'm about to get it nailed down then I can start putting it together. What's really funny I having been picking stuff out for this room for 8 yrs I thought she would move out before now. Lol
This is great advice....I also don’t any finished rooms & working on them all the time, I am slowing decluttering to have much cleaner minimalist look to maintain my home. I totally agree about the pillows, I just bought material for a recover. Thanks Natalie
As always thank you so much for sharing your tips! I love all of your tutorials! I always look forward to your tutorials! I have gray sofas that are long w/ one long sofa cushion! They are absolutely gorgeous! Stay safe, healthy and positive! GOD bless you and your family! 🙏❤🇺🇸😊
I'm glad you made this video. I'm going to paint my kitchen, walls and cabinets. I bought Pure White for the cabinets and wanting to paint the walls a Light Grey. Some say yes and others say no. My kitchen is small and I would like for it to look bigger. I need light!!! I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for sharing this video!!!
I’m sure not an interior decorator, but I can relate to most everything you have said. I think I actually may have purchased one of those red couches with the yellow flowers. Lol. There are some things I’ve always had problems with, hanging pictures and drapes. But thanks for your advise on these. Now I need to re-hang all my curtains and drapes. Love watching you. And you are just so funny. Thanks for sharing all this great information and take care.
Bad timing is my thing. Even though I already put up my kitchen makeover video up I still have 1 cabinet unpainted because I couldn’t reach it 😂😂 and I haven’t had the time to do it still 🤦🏻♀️ I’ve been kicking myself because it’s still not done and now I feel better! Thank you for this video!!!
You always are so positive and just like sunshine. Thanks. I have a question. I bought my daughter I picture from pier one. It’s all she could talked about for month’s. I paid 1/4 of the original price with 20% off at Christmas. Its huge covers most of the largest wall. Its truly a statement piece. She has moved it several times. It’s approximately 4 feet square. How big is too big. Should it be centered on the wall all by it self? Should it be on the wall with other complementary pictures. Or next to the George the deer that my son-in-law had stuffed an mounted instead of the shelves I bought. Oh my🤫😬
Wow thank you so much! I think a large art piece like that can stand alone. I usually try to center it on a wall… Yeah… I agree with you… I don’t know about hanging it next to a taxidermy piece.☺️
10:54 Oh yes!! You certainly DO have the perfect wall there to make a built in...whatever you decide!! Cuz I'll bet'cha that YOU will be the one designing and building it! lol That will be be something to look forward to when you get it finished! People here are saying how much you've inspired them to not be afraid to use power tools. Well...I just found you a couple weeks ago and the next day I was so determined to NOT have to count on my brother to help me with the things I'm too afraid to tackle on my own, so I went out and promptly bought my own little 66 piece project kit with a drill and bits AND a cute little case for everything I need all in one place.. So now on to my next project on my own. lol Love all your design and decorating tips!! And love love love your channel!!! Very professional and helpful. You will def have 100,000 happy subs in no time. Keep up the good work and thank you so much, NataLee!!
I love when you upload! You got me hooked on using power tools! P.S. I dont think I have ever been the first to leave a comment on anything. Also, I always forget to leave a comment because 9 times out of 10 I'm binge watching videos late at night when my two kiddos are in bed and im finally home after working my day job 5 days a week and my night job 6 days a week. So at night when I finally have a minute to myself I just binge all of my favorite videos and go from one to a other and forget to comment how much I love what you say or made or did!
Well thank you so much for being my first commentor of the day! Hopefully you can find a little bit more time for yourself. Recharge the batteries! Thanks for supporting my channel.💕
I love my home so much! We built it ourselves and moved in 4 years ago. But we’ve decided we are going to sell it. It has 5 acres and is a lot to take care of. We want to build again but smaller and less land. Saying all that I don’t want to spend more money decorating (because I haven’t finished all the rooms) but I don’t want it to look unfinished to a buyer. Any advice? Thanks for all the tips!
See if you can pair down the furniture in some of your rooms and fill in other areas… You’d be surprised what you can come up with shopping your own house!💕
These are all really great tips! Thanks so much for sharing. #1 was my favorite. And the "$1200 mistake" story about the yellow couch. Hahaha ❤ Thank you for your inspiration and your insight.😘
I love white - light beige - pale straw - very pale warm taupes and grays - you get the idea. I am also a fanatic gardener (and forever dragging garden dirt into the house) with a large, cuddly dog that hops on the couch at will, and I have rambunctious grandkids. Thank God for Krypton and other high-performance indoor-outdoor fabrics! I splash the cash on those so that I don't have to be brave to get the light color palette I adore. Red wine spill? No problem, just sponge it off. Black dirt from Charlie's paws? -Ditto. Grandkids' acrylic paint artistic expression on the back of the upholstered head chairs at the dining table? -Spray my organic cleaner and use a sponge, it leaves no evidence. Play-Doh smushed into a cushion? Ditto. Don't gamble with your furniture! Use high-performance fabrics!
That fabric sounds amazing! And such a good suggestion too… Get exterior fabrics... they have come along way and are much softer now. Great suggestion!💕
Now try to employ best interior design practices while setting up the perfect acoustic treatment for a room containing a high end sound system. I am still trying to find the perfect balance between a room that looks good and sounding good when the volume is turned up.
NataLee, I trust your judgment, so I was wanting to ask you, I just got done making two sofa tables for my home and I got polycrylic to use as my sealant and then found out that if I use it on the white part it will probably "yellow". I have read up on waxing them, but don't want to have to do that every 6 months either. Do you know of any sealant that you have used that won't yellow the white paint?
There are non-yellowing polycrylics . Check this one out: www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Water-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-2-Pack-200241H/202057137?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-All_Paint&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-All_Paint-71700000032325895-58700003835893712-92700054731759758&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoaz3BRDnARIsAF1RfLfvCddrUr21QW-SpxWlb8SaHkdNoB_HZSlCFl3h0u7SGfSPUsPmzeAaAtgDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thank you so much! My daughter bought me a new cricut for mothers day and I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't even unbox it until I have two previous projects finished and then I was informed of the yellowing issue by my other daughter that it just happened to. Needless to say, the cricut box is staring me down. Lol
Thanks for the tips. I'm painting an rearranging thinks in my house. I just rent. An landlady is awesome..lets me do things an she also buys it for me. Love ur videos love ur smile. I'm going to watch ur other make over videos as well. TY
Great tips NataLee!!! We have all made decorating/design mistakes. Mine was purchasing a Navy, Hunter Green, Burgundy plaid couch that came with solid burgundy throw pillows!!!! LOL!! OHHH MYYY....giiirrrlll.... because it cost so much, I had to live with for a long time too....BIG Mistake!!! LOL!
I know what you're talking about with the sofa. I had a red sofa which I thought was a statement piece but someone called it Tex-mex. Maybe it was too bold?
I love Pinterest and I have a mood board for each one of my rooms. I think I'm about 50 thousand followers now. People don't understand also the simple tip of of using a couple black items in a room. It gives your eyes something to rest on as it moves around the room. Thanks for all your tips I love them. I thought I would add this that's one of my pet peeves. I absolutely hate hate hate when people hang their art too high. My sister and I used to do that and I wanted to go in and move her pictures around. Ughhh People also think that because a room is Tiny you have to use tiny things in it in Tiny Furniture which is not the case a lot of times it looks better with a couple large pieces , and yes curtains o curtains. That's another thing and it's a very hard thing to get right. Plus people need to cut themselves some slack. If you ever say the room is done that's a problem to me. They're never done. You keep changing and that's the fun of it. And please no matching match e
Loved all y.our tips. I would like to freshen the look of my house. I have mostly beige creams and white. Absolutely hate all shades of gray so not sure how to update
I think you’ve got a perfect starting point. You can add some color in through art and pillows and have a whole new look without spending a fortune. You’re in good shape Patricia!😃
I do wish I had picked another couch! It’s brown and bulky and not at all what I had in mind, but my husband liked it and I picked the dining room so I kind of felt like I needed to let him pick, lol. I shouldn’t have, cause it just sits like an eye sore and doesn’t go with anything else.
I could use your opinion. Where can I send you a picture of my living room? I have a caddy cornered fireplace that makes it virtually impossible to place furniture in different ways. Not to mention, my husband hung the big screen over the mantle. There home’s main level footprint is wonky. Pleeeeese help me!
I will treat you to lunch! We can meet at your choosing. I’m a doctor, I do research. I am actually working on a COVID-19 vaccine but if I had a chance I would be throwing pottery in Asheville NC!
I am at the cusp of changing my decor. I see things I like at Pinterest. However, I am hesitant to spend money for the new look...only to get tired of it in a few years. I cringe at that because I am so tight with money.
I totally understand. That’s why I recommend buying very neutral items for the big pieces and having a little fun and pillows and such. Keep watching my channel and I will teach you how to pinch a penny and when it’s time to splurge. Thanks for watching!💕
The farmhouse design theme has been popular for a long time. Do you think it will stick around for a while or will it be on its way out in the next few years? My previous design mistakes have been being on the tail end of a trend and being stuck with it for the next 10+ years.
I personally don’t believe farmhouse will be going out of style anytime soon… What will vary is how farmhouse his portrayed. A few years ago there were a little bit more hands and roosters and reds and greens and golds. But I like this newer farmhouse look because it’s a little bit more classic feeling. So in answer to your question I think it’s going to be around for a while.👍🏻
I wish you could design my home I’m redoing my kitchen I’m doing the walls in repose gray and I’m having my cabinets redone and they will be white I hope I’m not going to regret it.
My sons remodeled my kitchen and except for the upper cupboard all the base cabinets are drawers are a medium stain. and I love it walls are mustard yellow countertops marble in shades of mustard, gold and brown the floor is bamboo. The front wall is off white. It is in a mobile home and added 25k to the total value. There is enough room for 2 to prep and 1 to do cleanup. Grown children are a real blessing.
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You're too funny
I enjoyed all the projects you showed! Thanks! I wonder you can share where you got the frames wreathe , I just love it and if you can share some information on n it
I really like your idea to bump out the wall. I never thought about having the curtains to the ceiling, that’s a great idea.
You make me feel so much better. I lost my husband 15 years ago. We live in a mobile home and he started our dream remodel. New windows, drywall, flooring, tore off the old cheap siding, and replaced with insulation and new siding. Well, after getting the living room done, he got sick and couldn’t finish. So. Little by little I’m working on finishing the rest. Of course now I’m down to social security, and that doesn’t go very far. Watching this video helped me to take each day as it comes. Thank you so very much, and keep bringing the videos !!!
Sherri, i’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I can’t even imagine. But I admire your triumphing attitude. Keep on keeping on! I love it.💕
Your tips are so great and you make me feel like "I can do this!". Thanks for being such an inspiration! Love your channel so much!
Your absolutely right and I’m so glad your so upfront. I have friends that say, “Why are you doing that” I don’t play it safe at all. I listen out of respect but I don’t listen. I paint my furniture. I hang curtains above to elongate windows, I have used black, what a shocker but I make mistakes and I’m glad you give permission to make mistakes because we all do! I am deciding to redo my room (in a budget, a very severe budget) I have repainted my daughter’s (deceased ten years) dresser to white with modge podge, I repainted my dresser white and it has glass on the first drawers, and I shabby chic my end table and nothing is from the same lot! Lol! My bedding is black (looks grey) with nail heads and stones so beautiful! I’m going to pain my massive armoir and now I’ve decided I’m not just going to paint white but pink and green; my tv stand is green no not bright. I love that your real and all. Today a friend of mine came over as I wanted to redo my closet and put a pantry (even though it’s not a pantry) over the door because truth be known I have no garage like my last apartments, nor the storage but I don’t give up or in I decided to find storage, all because of you. I love your personality and talents. My friend is afraid of power tools even a drill but she used it and I say remember, Natalee says “ You are stronger what you think! She started, I’m so proud of her. But because again if you. You lift me up
My neutral is Black!! I have had black sofa/love seat for 17 years and am recovering in Black! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Perfect ! You know you made a good choice when you’d rather reupholster than buy a new one. 💕
@@designedtothenines They went thru 5 teens seamlessly, no stains, no issues. Now we have grandkids. Everyone who sees them comments on what a great idea - my pillows change seasonally and all colors work. Currently navy, Fushia, and a bright summer print.
It’s so funny when I hear you say you fell in love with a bold sofa. I went to the furniture store once with a friend of mine and chose, what I thought, was a great love seat and chair. They were kind of old fashioned looking like something my grandmother would have in her house, but I loved it. It actually reminded me of my grandmother. We’ll, I sent my husband to pick them up and when he got there, he said to the guy, that’s not my furniture. And the guy said yes it is! My husband thought I was nuts and hated the furniture. But he did bring it home. I get more neutral furniture now. So I’ve been there! Love your channel!
Love you , love your tips & energy, thank you hugs from England 🇬🇧❤️
We moved to our new place almost two years ago then had a couple medical issues come up so I haven’t painted and I’m happy I didn’t because over time I have been pulling my place together with items I really treasure and I wanted the rooms to “speak to me” so happy you agree. We also have downsized and it’s not easy first I tried putting too many pieces into my liv room. Now I shape my rooms for things to accent with and give myself time to live with it before deciding if I’ll leave it that way. I enjoy learning new things from you or finding I’m on the right track. I love Pinterest I use to keep folders full of pictures and mag clippings too.
I’m a lady that uses power tools. I moved in to take care of my parents,my bedroom was one that a niece lived in when she was in college 15 yrs ago.. I finishing up the room now has taken me 2 yrs of planning gathering up things I love and watching for when the flooring went to n sell. It layed in my closet 6 months but I’m on the home stretch and it feels great. I’ve watched many of your video and I took to heart what you say thank you
Thank you Kay! You are very sweet. I’m glad that you are enjoying your bedroom makeover.
Thank you so much! My husband and I inherited his dad's home about 4 years ago. I have been at a loss. I have a plan but didn't know where to start. Thank you for your inspiration.
Thank you so much! Good luck with your decorating! I’m sure it’s gonna turn out fantastic.💕
You are so right about going neutral! So many of our taste changes as time goes by. I know mine surely has! Went through an angel decor phase when it was popular. 🙂Ooh can’t wait to see the the wall transformation! All these were great tips! I didn’t realize they made down cushions for sodas. Thank u for the tip!! And thank you for reminding us it’s ok to take your time on making over a room. 💜💕🌸💜💕💕💜💕🌸
Your comments always make my day Mart! 💕
Designed to the Nines Aweee your comment n videos always make MY day!! 💜💕💜💕💜
THANK YOU NataLee!!! Always look forward to your advice and giggles!!!!
Thank you so much Valerie! 😁
I love power tools! Undercut saw is amazing. I started off slowly, but just renovated my hall bathroom and it is wonderful. Power tools rule!
Getting ready to redo my room from pink/sage green to sleek high end Hollywood studio gray. Getting ready to pull things down and cover holes tomorrow!
Awesome! Good luck.💕
I finished my gray bedroom makeover and I love it!
I randomly ran across you videos, wow, I love all so far, kinda binge watching . Subscribed
Awesome! Welcome!😊💕
Thanks for sharing these great design tips NataLee!
Thank you 😊
Best advice I've heard! Love your channel and all your free printable you share! You're the best! TFS!
Wow! Thank you so much Kay💕
I have to say you have really empowered me to get back to using my power tools my husband lost his eye a few yrs ago in a power tool freak accident. Which made me shy away . So thank you! Love your show
I am so glad to hear this Amanda! Sorry to hear about your husband though…😔 glad you’re back in the saddle!💕
Natalie, things I love about you. Your laughter and smile! That’s what drew me to your channel. The inspiration you give us is just a fabulous added bonus!
Thank you so much for making my whole day Brenda!🥰💕
Ty for sharing this video. You really had a lot of information, which are all true. We almost all forget some of your pointers! I believe we should slow down and think before leaping into expensive things we cannot afford! That’s my take on things.
Totally! It’s OK to take your time.😃
I make many mistakes doing interior design. Thanks for the tips.
You’re the best polar bear!🥰💕
These were all such sound decorating thoughts. I totally agree with you. Neutral furniture is my favorite thing to purchase. That way it changes and evolves with me! Love it all!💗
Thank you my dear friend! Your home shows it! It’s just absolutely gorgeous.💕
Thank you Natalie.. this video helped me. I am working on changing my Victorian look LR into modern Farmhouse. I live in a small apartment. my kitchen is Farmhouse now after having a wine themed kitchen. I added a Black and White Buffalo checked runner for my table and have made alot of my wall decor and have gone to Dollar tree and purchased some cute Farmhouse pictures..LR and Kitchen are in the same room . I want my LR to look more elegant with a little Farmhouse added. took down all Victorian stuff and they went to Goodwill. listening to your video has helped me and I will look on Pinterest now to help me more.. My color theme is Burgundy and Beige with an off white accent. my couch is off white. the walls are lite beige. Cant change those but am trying my best to do what I can. As I have a small income.. Thank you again for posting this...I Love your videos ... Have a Good Week and if you have any ideas for me They would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks so much for all your personal tips you threw in, it helps with many of my questions. As usual your deliverance is key😊
Thank you so much Eve! You are so sweet to me.💕
Ugh...can lighting in my living room is the worst. No one looks good being lit from above. The only time I turn on my overhead can lights is if I drop something and can't find it on my patterned Oriental rug. I prefer the ambient light from my lamps. I wholeheartedly agree with you that when a room comes together over time, the results are so much better and I can always tell the difference.
I wonder if you switched out the lightbulbs if that would change anything? What color do you have right now? I recommend daylight. Thanks for watching and for your comments.😃
Excellent advice. Thank you for sharing!💗
Thank you 😊
Nearly 20 years ago my husband and I painted our living room, foyer, and hall red, not bright, but red. I have loved it all this time and have just recently decided that soon I will repaint in a lighter, more neutral color. The problem with that is my sofa is black and chairs are red. I’m thinking of painting them. That’s really taking a chance for me. Really enjoy your videos!
Good luck with your painting projects! 😃💕
OMG I loved number three!! I do have mix and match furniture and the funny part is most of my visitors don't understand that and find it weird. :)
Perfect Norma!💕
Thanks for advising "don't go into debt to decorate". We have all watched so many HGTV makeovers that we forget that they are sponsored by high end manufacturers. A whole generation has been convinced that anything less than stainless steel appliances are unacceptable. Same with with laminate floors and carpet. Guys if you really can't resist, maybe go all out in a smaller space but don't go into debt!
I agree Angela! HGTV is awesome and wonderful but all of their new series kind of set a high standard. I remember back in the day when they used to have shows like design on a dime and decorating cents. Now that’s all about whole house makeovers top to bottom fully finished.
Love this thank you I'm a firm believer in all this ❤️❤️
Awesome. Thank you!
Lovely as usual; agree with all your tips! Thanks Natalee!
Thank you 🙏
I did not realize the Cricut did so much. I don't own one but sure would like one.
Thank you so much for the tips!!! I’m going to have to show this video to my husband 😃
Thanks for watching Patty! 😃
Thank you for your pro tips, Natalie!!
You’re helping a lot of people make god design choices; you’re so sweet!!
Thank you so much for being so sweet Teresa!💕
This was so helpful! I too, have lived in Orlando for a short time, just over 2 years. I don't have any finished rooms either, unless you count my pool bath. Right now my husband and I are adding built in bookcases to our family room. We purchased the base cabinets from the Home Depot. We will build the shelves ourselves. Your video on building shelves in your craft room, has helped us a lot! Thanks! I think that your plan for adding a fireplace and built ins to your family room sounds fab! I look forward to seeing how you do that and the final product! Thanks so much for this very helpful video! Blessings!
Awesome! Good luck with your shelf building! Sounds amazing. 💕
Hi Natalie, what a great video, I felt like I could identify with each of the ten rules, I know I will be coming back to this video time and again, because boy have I made mistakes in the past, but after almost 42 years married I think I’m almost at a good place in the home, but there is always room for improvement. There are still mistakes made, (my red sofa moment was just like yours, I bought a huge white sofa a 2 chairs to go in a tiny room, with my son young and having his friends in and out of the house all day. That white furniture didn’t last 6 months, it ended up almost threadbare from me trying to clean it) So thank you for doing this video, stay safe xxxx
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me Elaine! It makes me feel so much better like I’m not alone.💕
Great video! I am scared of nails. They leave holes in the wall 😱. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you so much.💕
Your channel is amazing and all topics are great. Love your lovely, gorgeous looking and natural personality. Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 a success story for woman’s movement! Go girl!!
I’m the one with the red sofa and flowers! Lol! Good content. Thank you.
So you understand then! 😅
Ha ! I just painted my bedroom Revere Pewter with an acent wall of a deep charcoal gray.I love it,but I was worried as some people were saying Other colors gray beige colors were becoming more popular. Glad I went with my gut!!
Hi Natalie, you are such a great inspiration. I think you are so innovative and I praise you most highly. Thank you so very much.Greetings from here in north east of England.
That was just the sweetest message ever Patricia! Thank you so much.🥰
Designed to the Nines You are most welcome as you deserve all this praise. Your personality is really warm and you are indeed a lovely person. Much love and happiness to you and your family.
Thank you! I love the thought that yes! I have the right to be human and not perfect! And that means it’s ok that my house isn’t perfect but, like me, is a work in progress! And this video just gave me that permission!!!
Thanks again! I appreciate you! ❤️
I couldn’t agree more! 💕
Thank you for doing this video! I have been on pintrest and have googled how to decorate tastefully with collectibles. My favorite animal is the Panda. I love them and have lots. I want them out to enjoy them but I don't want to be tacky about it. I've tried finding large cloches to display them with, no luck unless I want to break the bank. I like primitive decor and I like farmhouse. I've been displaying my bears on shelves with books, and greenery. I bought a cabinet with glass doors, then added lights to display them but keep them protected at the same time. This video has made me feel better about my choices. Thank you and if you have more suggestions, I'm all ears.
The lighter color in hair looks great on you!!! And the length is perfect !!! Perdy lady!! 🤓
My daughter just bought a new home.
I’ve hooked her up with your videos….you will be a huge help to both of us!!
Thanks, what you explained, really helps me.❤
I've been torn on painting my bedroom "Revere Pewter" or "Repose Gray". I love that you mentioned them both in this video.
Honestly… You can’t go wrong. I’ve used both of them. Repose Gray is a little bit cooler undertones and Revere is a little bit warmer undertones if that helps you out.😃
@@designedtothenines thank you, my MIL has a paint swatch for absolutely every paint color from every brand. It made my choice even harder 🤪
We did an accent wall of the peel and stick “shiplap” look because we are in an apt but it made our living room look soooooo amazing ...just a thought instead of having to do construction🙂🙂
I love that! Good call! I love me some shiplap.😊💕
Thank you Natalee this was great advice. I'm fixing to do my daughters old bedroom my baby finally moved out. I have an empty room I have been debating on a paint color to go with the accessories I think I'm about to get it nailed down then I can start putting it together. What's really funny I having been picking stuff out for this room for 8 yrs I thought she would move out before now. Lol
Awesome Robin! 💕Hope you have a blast! 😃
This is great advice....I also don’t any finished rooms & working on them all the time, I am slowing decluttering to have much cleaner minimalist look to maintain my home. I totally agree about the pillows, I just bought material for a recover. Thanks Natalie
Thank you so much Victoria! ☺️💕
If we lived close, we would be BFFs for sure, I just know! Lol
I love watching your videos, I catch myself agreeing aloud with you all the time.
I don’t doubt it Kendra!💕
Absolutely adore you and your channel! ❤️
Thank you so much Nancy! ☺️💕
As always thank you so much for sharing your tips! I love all of your tutorials! I always look forward to your tutorials! I have gray sofas that are long w/ one long sofa cushion! They are absolutely gorgeous! Stay safe, healthy and positive! GOD bless you and your family! 🙏❤🇺🇸😊
Great advice. Thanks.
Thank you 💕
Absolutely the best advice
I love watching your videos. Wish I had the nerve & time to do some things like this!
How do I start?
Start with an inspiration piece. Something you really love.
I'm glad you made this video. I'm going to paint my kitchen, walls and cabinets. I bought Pure White for the cabinets and wanting to paint the walls a Light Grey. Some say yes and others say no. My kitchen is small and I would like for it to look bigger. I need light!!! I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for sharing this video!!!
I had a tiny kitchen and I painted it white and gray and it made it nice and light and bright. I think you’ve made a good call!💕
@@designedtothenines Thank you!!! You are such an inspiration!!!
Very true advice, thank you.
Great tips. Thanks.
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I’m sure not an interior decorator, but I can relate to most everything you have said. I think I actually may have purchased one of those red couches with the yellow flowers. Lol. There are some things I’ve always had problems with, hanging pictures and drapes. But thanks for your advise on these. Now I need to re-hang all my curtains and drapes. Love watching you. And you are just so funny. Thanks for sharing all this great information and take care.
That was just the sweetest message Sheryl! I’m so glad to know that I’m not alone.
Love your channel and decor style ❣️❣️❣️
Thank you Donna 💖💕
Great information!
Thank you 😊
Bad timing is my thing. Even though I already put up my kitchen makeover video up I still have 1 cabinet unpainted because I couldn’t reach it 😂😂 and I haven’t had the time to do it still 🤦🏻♀️ I’ve been kicking myself because it’s still not done and now I feel better! Thank you for this video!!!
Thank you for sharing that story! I think it makes us all feel a little bit better.☺️💕
You always are so positive and just like sunshine. Thanks. I have a question. I bought my daughter I picture from pier one. It’s all she could talked about for month’s. I paid 1/4 of the original price with 20% off at Christmas. Its huge covers most of the largest wall. Its truly a statement piece. She has moved it several times. It’s approximately 4 feet square. How big is too big. Should it be centered on the wall all by it self? Should it be on the wall with other complementary pictures. Or next to the George the deer that my son-in-law had stuffed an mounted instead of the shelves I bought. Oh my🤫😬
Wow thank you so much! I think a large art piece like that can stand alone. I usually try to center it on a wall… Yeah… I agree with you… I don’t know about hanging it next to a taxidermy piece.☺️
I loved your talk and seeing your happy face.
You are so sweet Michelle! Thank you.💕
10:54 Oh yes!! You certainly DO have the perfect wall there to make a built in...whatever you decide!! Cuz I'll bet'cha that YOU will be the one designing and building it! lol That will be be something to look forward to when you get it finished!
People here are saying how much you've inspired them to not be afraid to use power tools. Well...I just found you a couple weeks ago and the next day I was so determined to NOT have to count on my brother to help me with the things I'm too afraid to tackle on my own, so I went out and promptly bought my own little 66 piece project kit with a drill and bits AND a cute little case for everything I need all in one place.. So now on to my next project on my own. lol
Love all your design and decorating tips!! And love love love your channel!!! Very professional and helpful. You will def have 100,000 happy subs in no time. Keep up the good work and thank you so much, NataLee!!
Wow ! This message made my whole day. This is exactly what I am hoping for! Thank you for your very sweet comments! 🥰💕
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Aww happy to hear that. And you are so welcome, NataLee. So glad I found you and your awesome channel!! ❤
Thanks so much for your tips! My mistake well not really a mistake is that I have different design ideas than my husband.
For the most part my husband doesn’t care... but every once in a while.... I get it. ☺️💕
I love when you upload! You got me hooked on using power tools!
P.S. I dont think I have ever been the first to leave a comment on anything. Also, I always forget to leave a comment because 9 times out of 10 I'm binge watching videos late at night when my two kiddos are in bed and im finally home after working my day job 5 days a week and my night job 6 days a week. So at night when I finally have a minute to myself I just binge all of my favorite videos and go from one to a other and forget to comment how much I love what you say or made or did!
Well thank you so much for being my first commentor of the day! Hopefully you can find a little bit more time for yourself. Recharge the batteries! Thanks for supporting my channel.💕
I love my home so much! We built it ourselves and moved in 4 years ago. But we’ve decided we are going to sell it. It has 5 acres and is a lot to take care of. We want to build again but smaller and less land. Saying all that I don’t want to spend more money decorating (because I haven’t finished all the rooms) but I don’t want it to look unfinished to a buyer. Any advice? Thanks for all the tips!
See if you can pair down the furniture in some of your rooms and fill in other areas… You’d be surprised what you can come up with shopping your own house!💕
These are all really great tips! Thanks so much for sharing. #1 was my favorite. And the "$1200 mistake" story about the yellow couch. Hahaha ❤ Thank you for your inspiration and your insight.😘
I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode Kristen! It was fun chatting with you earlier.💕
Great tips Natalie I do love Pinterest it’s the go to.. yes it’s a lil frustrating with putting access together tfs! 💕
I love white - light beige - pale straw - very pale warm taupes and grays - you get the idea. I am also a fanatic gardener (and forever dragging garden dirt into the house) with a large, cuddly dog that hops on the couch at will, and I have rambunctious grandkids. Thank God for Krypton and other high-performance indoor-outdoor fabrics! I splash the cash on those so that I don't have to be brave to get the light color palette I adore. Red wine spill? No problem, just sponge it off. Black dirt from Charlie's paws? -Ditto. Grandkids' acrylic paint artistic expression on the back of the upholstered head chairs at the dining table? -Spray my organic cleaner and use a sponge, it leaves no evidence. Play-Doh smushed into a cushion? Ditto. Don't gamble with your furniture! Use high-performance fabrics!
That fabric sounds amazing! And such a good suggestion too… Get exterior fabrics... they have come along way and are much softer now. Great suggestion!💕
@@designedtothenines Aww..Thanks!
Now try to employ best interior design practices while setting up the perfect acoustic treatment for a room containing a high end sound system. I am still trying to find the perfect balance between a room that looks good and sounding good when the volume is turned up.
NataLee, I trust your judgment, so I was wanting to ask you, I just got done making two sofa tables for my home and I got polycrylic to use as my sealant and then found out that if I use it on the white part it will probably "yellow". I have read up on waxing them, but don't want to have to do that every 6 months either. Do you know of any sealant that you have used that won't yellow the white paint?
There are non-yellowing polycrylics . Check this one out: www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Water-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-2-Pack-200241H/202057137?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-All_Paint&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-All_Paint-71700000032325895-58700003835893712-92700054731759758&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoaz3BRDnARIsAF1RfLfvCddrUr21QW-SpxWlb8SaHkdNoB_HZSlCFl3h0u7SGfSPUsPmzeAaAtgDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thank you so much! My daughter bought me a new cricut for mothers day and I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't even unbox it until I have two previous projects finished and then I was informed of the yellowing issue by my other daughter that it just happened to. Needless to say, the cricut box is staring me down. Lol
The link you sent was for a polyurethane, is that better than the polycrylic?
Marty Highley oops. Sorry about that. Polyurethane tends to be slightly more durable than polyacrylic.
No problem. Thank you for helping. I can see a trip to home depot in my immediate future. Lol. You rock lady!
Thanks for the tips. I'm painting an rearranging thinks in my house. I just rent. An landlady is awesome..lets me do things an she also buys it for me. Love ur videos love ur smile. I'm going to watch ur other make over videos as well. TY
Sounds like an awesome landlord! Have fun with your projects! 💕
Thank you. X
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Thank you for pointing out these mistakes...i think i have made 8 out 10
😆 Me too! Hope all is well! 💕
Do it right, “consult Pinterest.” Boy I laughed.
You are so cute Natalee. Love this channel.
Great tips NataLee!!! We have all made decorating/design mistakes. Mine was purchasing a Navy, Hunter Green, Burgundy plaid couch that came with solid burgundy throw pillows!!!! LOL!! OHHH MYYY....giiirrrlll.... because it cost so much, I had to live with for a long time too....BIG Mistake!!! LOL!
I feel your pain Charmon! I totally get it.☺️💕
Sooo, just got an idea for the bad lighting in the living room. How about adding a suspended ceiling with led lighting all around the edge.
That’s a great idea. Stay tuned to see what I did. 😃
Love your videos
Thank you 😊
I’m moving back to Orlando are you doing Real estate?
I know what you're talking about with the sofa. I had a red sofa which I thought was a statement piece but someone called it Tex-mex. Maybe it was too bold?
Hey Frances… If you still love it then it’s a good purchase!😃💕
I love Pinterest and I have a mood board for each one of my rooms. I think I'm about 50 thousand followers now. People don't understand also the simple tip of of using a couple black items in a room. It gives your eyes something to rest on as it moves around the room. Thanks for all your tips I love them.
I thought I would add this that's one of my pet peeves. I absolutely hate hate hate when people hang their art too high. My sister and I used to do that and I wanted to go in and move her pictures around. Ughhh
People also think that because a room is Tiny you have to use tiny things in it in Tiny Furniture which is not the case a lot of times it looks better with a couple large pieces , and yes curtains o curtains. That's another thing and it's a very hard thing to get right. Plus people need to cut themselves some slack. If you ever say the room is done that's a problem to me. They're never done. You keep changing and that's the fun of it. And please no matching match e
I think those are all great tips! Thank you so much for sharing them.😃
Loved all y.our tips. I would like to freshen the look of my house. I have mostly beige creams and white. Absolutely hate all shades of gray so not sure how to update
I think you’ve got a perfect starting point. You can add some color in through art and pillows and have a whole new look without spending a fortune. You’re in good shape Patricia!😃
Great video....I can so relate. :)
Awesome! Thank you so much.💕
amazing video
Thank you 🙏
I love your videos!
I stick with neutrals, but dream of adding color. I wish I knew what style I really enjoy.
Add color through pillows and accessories… Stock Pinterest and create files and it will make what appeals to you very apparent. Good luck!💕
I do wish I had picked another couch! It’s brown and bulky and not at all what I had in mind, but my husband liked it and I picked the dining room so I kind of felt like I needed to let him pick, lol. I shouldn’t have, cause it just sits like an eye sore and doesn’t go with anything else.
I could use your opinion. Where can I send you a picture of my living room? I have a caddy cornered fireplace that makes it virtually impossible to place furniture in different ways. Not to mention, my husband hung the big screen over the mantle. There home’s main level footprint is wonky. Pleeeeese help me!
Try hitting me up on Instagram. I could give you a couple pointers.😃
I would love for you to come to Clermont and give me tips!
Wouldn’t that be fun?💕
I will treat you to lunch! We can meet at your choosing. I’m a doctor, I do research. I am actually working on a COVID-19 vaccine but if I had a chance I would be throwing pottery in Asheville NC!
I JUST got rid of my pre-Pinterest box of intricately filed magazine clippings and print outs. 🤣 (Sideways laugh cry emoji)
Oh my word!! I totally had those too! I totally get it.💕
I am at the cusp of changing my decor. I see things I like at Pinterest. However, I am hesitant to spend money for the new look...only to get tired of it in a few years. I cringe at that because I am so tight with money.
I totally understand. That’s why I recommend buying very neutral items for the big pieces and having a little fun and pillows and such. Keep watching my channel and I will teach you how to pinch a penny and when it’s time to splurge. Thanks for watching!💕
I am so surprised to hear you’re from Maine, you 100% have a Utah accent. Mind blown.
LOL. I grew up in Idaho... Lived in Utah for 14 years. There you go! Didn't know there was a Utah accent. 😆
Designed to the Nines ahh, makes sense. Yep, I’m from southern Utah and can spot a fellow Utahn from across the room haha.
Lol! Ai was worse, I made photo copies, magazine & catalog pages in binders!! Yes, 70-80’s gal! 😁
Totally did that too! I love it!😊💕
How do you hang curtains if you have heavy wood molding?
The farmhouse design theme has been popular for a long time. Do you think it will stick around for a while or will it be on its way out in the next few years? My previous design mistakes have been being on the tail end of a trend and being stuck with it for the next 10+ years.
I personally don’t believe farmhouse will be going out of style anytime soon… What will vary is how farmhouse his portrayed. A few years ago there were a little bit more hands and roosters and reds and greens and golds. But I like this newer farmhouse look because it’s a little bit more classic feeling. So in answer to your question I think it’s going to be around for a while.👍🏻
Wait! What?! Please teach us how to reupholster a sofa!!! 🙏
The worst - and I've seen it in many houses- hanging artwork up too high close to the ceiling. NO NO NO Don't do it.
So true!!!
Pbooey, oh no, my high ceiling and painted walls are light color .. . but my rug and furniture are large and very d a rk , yet my space is small !
I wish you could design my home I’m redoing my kitchen I’m doing the walls in repose gray and I’m having my cabinets redone and they will be white I hope I’m not going to regret it.
Sounds like a classy choice to me! Good luck 😃
My sons remodeled my kitchen and except for the upper cupboard all the base cabinets are drawers are a medium stain. and I love it walls are mustard yellow countertops marble in shades of mustard, gold and brown the floor is bamboo. The front
wall is off white. It is in a mobile home and added 25k to the total value. There is enough room for 2 to prep and 1 to do cleanup. Grown children are a real blessing.