Miriam Manzo has been in the business of beauty for almost 4 decades. First as a high fashion model, then as a fashion consultant and now she brings her love of all things beauty to her signature “livable luxury” style in her interior design business. From renovations to new build to how to get the look, follow along for her tips and tricks to creating beauty in your home.
Thank you💐what about dark wooden furniture…. What colours could be used. I am a fan of your great classic style…., it’s different 💐Many thanks for this video.
I have tried to use those paper towel holders, but my husband won't use them. I was the only one putting the roll on the holder. I will look for a champagne holder at the estate sales, etc. I do keep my spare toilet paper in a beautiful chamber pot. It has a blue floral design and I found it on sale at a local antique shop where I used to live. 👍😀
I'd like to see a home that has mostly traditional furniture in it. All that's been shown on this channel so far has been mostly contemporary furniture, lighting, etc.and very little traditional. If it's coming back in style, where is it? 🤔
I'd like to see that dressing room in ten years. The effects of the humidity and mildew from the bathroom will be a real battle to control! Doesn't look very practical to me!
My favorite countertop material is no longer being made, unfortunately. It was the old, durable formica that was very slightly bumpy and you could do anything on it. My mother-in-law had it in her kitchen. You could roll out cookie or pie dough on it, you could get tea, coffee, cranberry juice, grape juice, even mustard on it. All you had to do was to gently scrub it with a soft paste of Bon-Ami, rinse it well until it was no longer gritty and the countertop looked brand new! Keep in mind she had a sort of ivory color, so to look brand new, it was really durable. No stone is as durable as that formica was and the newer formica scratches and stains too easily. I wish I had that old formica in my own kitchen! 🙈
I love the traditional, darker cherry and mahogany furniture, like Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. I also love blue willow plates and blue and white Chinese porcelain, as well as some Imari and some green celadon porcelain. I'm so glad my style is coming back!!! 👍😀
Extremely informative video. I needed this information and I thank you. The details you provided were so helpful. I live in Nevada between Reno & Tahoe. We get extreme heat and snow, my friends have solid wood and tile to look like wood, but I’m leaning towards engineered wood. We live in a nice gated community and I worry my decision could bring my re-sale value down which will be in about 10 years. Do you have any thoughts on this matter? Thank you again for your video.
I learn something every time I watch your channel.Enjoy watching for all of your design trips. I’m very much a transitional/traditional style as well. Would you mind sharing your warm grey paint color in this video? I have ‘agreeable grey’ by SW thru most of my home with dark floors and currently needing to repaint a couple of rooms. Trying to see if yours is any lighter… Thank you.
You notice an important thing with the wine bottle: I've seen this in a tv show when a couple put themself in a renovation show saying "oh, we dont have the money to finnish the renovation" while also talking about trips to USA, Japan, Europe. The audacity. Normal people limit their entertainment budget to invest in the house. I didn't like that one bit.
This is really good video. I am saving ot on my forever list ❤❤ I have a kitchen reno on my to do list so it will really help me out since i am a DIYer 💪💪 also this kitchen is gorgeus 🤩 i agree with your principals, colors, focal point, hardware etc.
This is what I want for my small home, to feel joy, when walking into a room & just looking at a calm space of the simple things I love, TY for posting, you are so inspiring!
You will be told not to plan. Not to get a designer…since the contractor is a designer (total dangerous lie), then you will find yourself in crisis with remodel indecision. Your place will look like hell, and you will be robbed. So, the first thing is to work on a layout, but don’t let a salesperson push you into it. Think about it, and price everything out so you know what you can afford, and then decide. People will try and get you to do it backwards because it’s easiest for them, then blame YOU for the chaos.
Love, Love this video, will definitely check out that site for lux sheets, I have a small bedroom, have a queen size bed & can't fit nightstands on either side, so I'm getting a full size bed, only a few inches down, but every bit helps, I absolutely love your style!
Thank you. Your videos are incredibly generous and informative. I’ve learned so much. Thank you, for the exposure to these warm and thoughtful aspects of luxury and living.
