This is the one thing I’m changing about my new condo immediately. No matter how cute I decorate it I will always wish I had smoothed out the ceilings!
Popcorn ceilings don’t bother me. I never look up and stair at the ceiling so I pretty much forget I have them. I have a friend who’s husband does that type of work but it’s just not worth the mess to change it out.
I painted the brass trim on my fireplace matt black with bbq paint about 5 years ago still looks amazing and saved me a ton of money putting in a new one!
Nice, I have used that black satin bbq grill paint on all kinds of stuff. EVen painted a car satin black with it. Restored an old wood burning stove 7 years ago, and it still looks new. That bbq paint is good stuff.
Agree with all your points but it costs money to change out and a lot of people don't have enough to keep their house updated. What I find helpful is keeping the clutter out and keeping it clean. When you do buy things for your home, stick with neutral colors and classic furniture. Add color with your accessories which are cheaper to replace.
We JUST changed all the doorknobs in our house and honestly I didn't realize how amazing it would feel. We got basic brushed nickel but they're just sleek and beautiful and they all match now. Little luxuries 😁
My husband decided to change all the door knobs in our house. On his own. Found ONE he liked, bought and installed without asking me. My sister-in-law stayed for a few days after the change. Her FIRST question was “what’s with the egg shaped doorknobs?” I just sighed, rolled my eyes and said “good question... and turned to hubby.” He didn’t get the hint.
Granite is never really outdated. Natural stone is always a classic and can look very nice when you update other parts of the kitchen. Not everybody hates it anyway, when you know how to make it look updated and besides, let's stop wasting good natural materials that were ripped off from Mother Earth and sending them to landfills. I agree on refreshing the paint as it can get grungy but always go with the color you like, not necessarily with what is on trend at the moment.
@@laurenstevens2540 Loud is in the eyes of the beholder. What is loud to you, might not be for others. Not everybody is into bland. Be glad we live in a world where you can actually do what you please at home and not obligated to follow others like sheep.
If you care about resale, pay attention to trends. Busy, dark granite is very dated. It chips and stains. You can get some prettier white granites, less busy, if you want to go that route.
@@christinabeck9316 Doesn't have to be necessarily white and can be granite, I n my area, houses are selling just fine with granite because like I said it is a classic and they are updated kitchens. Not everybody cares for white nothing. Most people cannot do the whole renovation and are not thinking about reselling, anyway. They just want to update what they have. I happened to know several customers from my business who had their kitchens renovated keeping their dark granite and their kitchens looks super nice. I will buy the house like that.
OMGosh! Do I ever have those fans. We bought a house built by a builder who puts leftover things in every new project. Boy, do I ever have some ugly ceiling fans in all of our bedrooms...Isn't this a great channel? So many ideas!
@@countryfrau8328 You can remove the lights or even just take the granny shades off and replace them with new, updated shades. If you hate the color you can change that as well with paint.
@@rubyruby6358 Wow! Am I slow? I never considered that. I am going to do exactly that. No more fluted shades! And I never thought about painting. Thank you!
I love how you make each other laugh. And that you laugh alot, and seem to really enjoy each other! I hope when the cameras are off, it's the same. If it's the same, then you both are truly blessed to have found each other!! And that would mean you both are having a happy life!! If so, I am truly happy for you! I enjoy you both!!
The black finishes on doorknobs will certainly also soon be dated. A gold or silver solid brass knob or lever is more timeless IMO. The other ideas are great. I’m using classic brass and glass knobs from 1910 on my old house. Please encourage reuse!
We replaced our perfectly functioning builder grade door knobs back to the glass doorknobs that were org to our 1920s house and doors in the first place! Do they close easily... Not really but I love how they match the key holes and architecture of the doors now! 💕😍💕
I like the black finish, but I agree that it may soon be dated. I just changed to the Satin Nickel finish doorknobs from the brassy gold throughout my home.
I just absolutely love watching your videos. Not only are your ideas 💡 and tips great but your relationship as a couple is so graceful ❤️ I Love 💗 it!!!!
I love how Jack volunteers himself as aging with grace, you two are so adorable, and charismatic. Valentina thank you for all the tips, I already did all the upgrades. It took a very long time but is awesome now. Is modern and I love it.🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️🌺
Jack is gorgeous and adorable. I still hate that men's wrinkles can look fantastic but not necessarily the same as women's. Valentina you are also very striking but when you get older I hope you embrace those life lines, lol.
Oh my, this is one of the best ones yet and love that you guys do it together! Thanks for your balance of facts and fun as we all try to make our home a treasure for our families.
You guys are great! I have lived in my house for 22 years. I have changed a lot of the things you mentioned but, my staircase still has carpet and orange oak.😬 This year, that gets remedied. I cannot wait!
I have also been in my home 22 years. That orange oak on my stair railing is awful and I must see if a painter can eliminate the look with paint. I've updated floors, lighting, paint multiple times... but I'm afraid to buy new counterrops because I don't want it to start a whole big spending spree... change kitchen countertops and the cabinets look terrible. Semi retirement means frugal spending. And oh, yes, the icky old doorknobs still need to go.
I can never decide if I'm watching these videos because of your adorable relationship or because of the phenomenal design tips!!!! Please don't anyone force me to choose! You guys are so perfect together! Someone please give them a show, put them in Target, do something with them because House of Valentina needs to be a household name! What about "Valenjäck"?
Well, they should have liked your sweet comment and they'd be even cuter! True, they're a fun couple but i haven't learned anything in this video however, which is why i prefer some other channels.
Painting my walls while watching ur video from a butterscotch yellow to cool white. Walls were colour when bought the house and wanted to change it years ago and watching ur vids inspired me to finally tackle this task. So much more modern feel even with half the room painted now.
You guys are so adorable, I could watch you both all day long.💕 and Jack you are so handsome especially in that blue shirt and you do not look old at all., love your sense of humor so much. My husband also makes me laugh everyday. Laughter is truly the best gift in life.💕
I'm so glad you said wide grout!! I have saltillo floors that I'm so ready to remove. I know saltillo can look gorgeous in some settings, but not in my little home. Its 30 plus years old and its seen better days.. cannot wait till we get this project done.
We have nearly all of those in our home now, and I’m really noticing it because I’m laying around on the sofa all day recouping from cancer treatment. If and when a few dollars come available, I will surely begin with the door knobs. I am sure the lever ones will be easier for me to use, too. Oh, Beautiful faucets! They are the things that dreams are made from. Lighter curtains in the place of our heavy expensive drapes from 25 years ago will really help to lighten the place up. Now it just feels gloomy. I wouldn’t miss the old Corian kitchen counters with the light wood 80s cabinets either! I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for making me smile!
Loved all these tips and tricks! Fabulous video. I must admit I love my old crystal doorknobs from our 110 year old colonial. I don't have a jacuzzi, but I have heard that people clean them by turning up the hot water and throwing in a handful of denture tablets! LOL Sounds crazy, I know, but they supposedly work a treat. Thanks for the video.
I can honestly say o have none of the old things you mentioned. I’m currently updating bathrooms, kitchen just finished entry hall. Love you guys so much, keep the humor.
I genuinely just watch these videos just to see the vibe and connection you two have. You both vibe so well with each other on camera, making whatever you two are talking about entertaining to watch. You guys should do a day in your life. FYI the video refers to having different glasses for different drinks was like the air fryer for me. It's one of those things I didn't know to have and now that I have it, don't understand how I was living life without it lol. I absolutely love hosting. And the Ikea curtains you recommended in a different video were another air fryer moment!lol
My favorite videos are the ones you do together. They dynamic between you and Jack is amazing. I would rather watch the two of you all day than any show on HGTV.
We moved into our new home a year ago and have already done most of the updates you mentioned. I am guilty of not replacing the boob lights though in the two halls. I need to "release the girls" as Jack would say. I have tackled most of the big ones though like countertops and faucets, doorknobs, and floors. You have the best decorating videos hands down bc you two are very relatable and funny. I laugh every time I tune in.
I have the bread basket, the vase, the cutting board, the wine glasses, and the bubbly. Oh! I have the candles sticks too. And they all are used in my home. I’m single with no children. But a nice quality napkin and tablecloth is a nice touch when entertaining. Jack was in even more rare form than normal; loved it!
I enjoy these videos so much, but have to chuckle. I follow several interior designers and they contradict each other constantly which tells me that whatever updated style you like....love it and enjoy your space. Another youtuber just yesterday went on about HATING black hardware and door knobs and unlacquered brass. I recently moved and have some of these things that I will slowly get out of my home, but started with door knobs--totally agree! I went with brushed nickel because it seems more timeless with a scroll design because I like softer lines amongst the straight doorways, etc. Just an update makes things feel fresh and your own and that is all that matters. Love the ideas and you two are adorable!
Funny stuff. You guys are adorable. Been in our little love nest for 42 years and orchestrated many iterations. It's a lifelong process of fun and change. Looking forward to upcoming videos from y'all. Happy New Year!
First time watcher. Hilarious! I'm working on my 122-yr old home which clearly went through several DIYers, some not so skilled. Never heard the term "boob light" before. Glad you showed what it is. Heaven help me, one in every room here! 🤪 Thanks for the laugh!
as someone who lives in a colonial house in New England, id love a video of tips on how to style a historic house without losing the charm, but not looking dated!
I love to hear you guys laughing! My husband and I are in the process of updating our house and the lights are one of the things we are still trying replace. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and helping us in the process with your amazing videos.
such great advice, my sisters house has ALL the things you called out:-) she and her husband finally painted after 20yrs and pull down wood floors in their livingroom/great room.. it was a huge expense but brought the house into this entury (the mauve wall to wall had to go 10yrs ago ;-))
It would be awesome for you to do a video about how to update and change ones house overtime and how to go about doing it. I think a lot of people are in the same boat - wanting to update their house, but for budget reasons, it can't all be done at once.
Aside from exterior issues, I would say first remove wallpaper and paint walls, then rip out flooring if it needs to be changed (so you don't drop soggy wallpaper or drip paint on new flooring or carpet.) If there is wood flooring under carpet lucky you. Sand, stain and refinish with polyurethane -- matte or satin, NOT gloss which acts like a mirror and creates glare at every window when the sun hits the floor. If you have higher ceilings you can add taller baseboards and crown molding to add richness to a home, at least in the LR and dining rooms to start with. Those are good winter projects when you can't work outdoors. Then redo kitchen and bath if needed. Unless the residents are contractors, save up to have these done professionally so that they get done RIGHT and don't sit around forever half finished. If cabinetry is still in good condition, you can have a resurfacing company replace doors and cabinet fronts if they are outdated and if the general layout of them works. You can change out counters in kitchens and baths, also change large mirrors in baths to round, rectangular or oval individual mirrors. Install a microwave OVER the stove with a built in fan to maximize your counter space. As for baths, remodeling or enlarging a bath can add a lot of value, I think, and make the home more workable for a family with kids. Sometimes if a bathroom is very tiny you can take a wall down and remove some square footage from a bedroom and add some square footage to a bathroom so you can have two sinks, a tub, shower and laundry area that is not so tiny (especially as in many older homes there is just one bathroom in the house or on that floor). We just changed out our cultured marble 1980s bathroom sinks and counters with granite and underhung white ceramic sinks. We are SO glad we did that -- what a modern update. Also updated the faucets with sleek modern brushed nickel that are a breeze to clean because there are no nooks or crannies to catch crud.
I actually disagree on the Corian. I used it in my kitchen. It’s very expensive to do without seams which I needed. I am tired of separation of the walls to the backsplash bc I live in an old house and gaps just appear in places I don’t expect it. Also unlike granite Corian is antibacterial easy to clean and comes in many different styles and never emits radon. All stone emits radon. Be careful which ones you choose to install and find out where it comes from. Corian is Nsf rated for antibacterial properties granite is not. Most stones even composites are not. Check Nsf ratings for countertop materials and water filters. Otherwise agree with your recommendations.
@@Chereese0808 they look better but I needed seamless up the wall from the counter. If it’s slab it doesnt work for that. I think both are porous and not Nsf rated for antibacterial properties which I also needed for the kitchen. Style wise I can see why designers prefer it. The corian however is what you find in commercial places and doctors offices bc it’s not porous. Same for Formica 😯. Formica is not porous.
I have had heavy gauge black contact paper (36 inch wide) on my countertops for twenty years now. My kitchen is vintage 50s steel and I am thinking Formica with a stainless border….most definitely not in black.
@mary Formica has come a long way. They make it so it is completely seamless. I was amazed at what I saw in Home Depot. Great thing about it too is that the cost does not prevent frequent updates when you change your kitchen. So if you paint your cabinets black a seamless white Formica top would look very nice. Or paint them blue and use a grey top. Whatever. It’s just not cost prohibitive. And Formica is antibacterial bc it has no pores. Easy to clean not heavy and easy to install. No reinforcing the cabinets for the added weight of natural stone. Good luck with your project Mary.
the house i'm living in right now, my parents, was built in 2008 I think. It's not THAT old. BUT it does have that thick grout flooring, 2ksf of tile with thick grout! ugh! AND there is wallpaper in the bathroom, a giant corner tub in the primary, AND booooob lights. Yeah. All I've wanted to do since moving in here is remodel. How about the front door with the frosted and etched glass flower inlaid? We cant forget that throwback! And only Jack can make "clink" sound saucy! lol Love it! Y'all are great!
Hi. I am from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 . Most of my house was built in 1896! Although most of your tips work in my space I put up the big curtain in my main bedroom and I looove it. Thnx for the inspiration you 2! I truely am a disciple of your channel!
We did the same in our 1870 house from wood to grey plastic, which matches the aluminum appliances perfectly. We only did the kitchen and bedroom because both rooms have aluminum (IKEA Pax system in bedroom). Now I feel I don't need to renovate our kitchen.
This was a great video, fun, irreverent and inspiring. It’s great to see more of Jack he has a natural charm and gives a great perspective that further brings the discussion to life. I feel he is growing in confidence and able to stand his ground more; love Valentina too 🌟
I also really enjoy Jack, and his interactions with Valentina. This page is so fun, and gives great ideas. Oh, speaking of which, painted tile-- what a great idea! I didn't even know you could do that?
Oh my goodness, I’m early for once Lol 😂 and I haven’t even watched your video yet, 2am here in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 and can’t sleep 😴, now to watch my favourite designer V. 💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰
I love this video... I agree with all of the suggestions. I just renovated my kitchen for the reasons you stated. I would love to share some of the pictures with you. Btw... you guy's are so fun you make me laugh every time. 😆
Oh my gosh, you two are adorable, you sincerely made my day! 🤣💕👍a good reminder that we need to be more lighthearted in life in general, let alone when it comes to our living spaces! Thank you for the great tips as well as the good laughs to start my day!😘
OMG I literally just told my husband a few days ago that we needed to change out the interior door knobs!!! Thank you for supporting my idea; I knew I was right! Love your channel.... and you guys! xoxo
Just told my mom yesterday that she needs to ditch the heavy drapes in her living room before she puts her house on the market. Not sure she is seeing my vision but if I show her this video, maybe Valentina can convince her.😉
My mother taught me to repaint walls every five years or so to keep things fresh and clean because paint starts to get absorbed into the sheetrock which means you will need to paint multiple coats if you wait many years to repaint.
I never understood the wide grout until I worked as a designer at a tile store. As ugly as it is, it is mostly for fountain purposes. Large tiles, especially stone or Saltillo tiles, are not square. The grout joint is needed to help fudge the spacing to ensure the tile looks straight. Unless large stone tiles or large ceramic tiles have tapered butt joint edges, your tile person will most likely have to use a 3/8" joint.
What you say had made me realise that the things I value from my parents home are what's affecting my mid century choices, they were both artistic design let people and it's only now I realise how their pieces have influenced me thank you x
Love your videos! There’s an easy way to clean the jets in a jacuzzi type tub. Fill the tub above the jets with hot water. Put 1-2 cups of powder cascade in it and run the jets for a few minutes. Empty the tub and fill it up again. (Can be cold water) Run the tub again for a few minutes and empty. You’re jets are clean!
Lol!! Y’all crack me up!!! I really enjoyed this video!! My home is 134 years old ! So I was really interested to what dates a home. I LOVE my door knobs too. They r the originals so I’m thinking they r timeless! I do need to update carpets but they r so expensive that can wait awhile! Thanks for the video. It was fun!!
I am LOVING this video! I have a dated condo and I totally agree with everything you are saying. This video gives me ideas that are affordable, so I can update my condo and bring it into 2022. Love to you both. 🤗❤️⚡️
I love laughing along with you! I think I've had all of these things in my home at one time. Also, in the kitchen of my last home, I had a drop panel florescent light ceiling and one piece bathroom sinks that had seashell shaped sinks!
My little 1948 house has really old door handles and the original kitchen cabinets. I can relate to some of your comments. I love my wood floors! No carpet. I'm working towards renovating it on a shoestring. I need a timeless look moving forward. I LOVE your sense of humor! Subscribed.
I laughed so hard right along!!!! The only thing you missed was the fake panel wallboards 😂 😂 😂 I love your channel so much! A couple months ago I was set on turfing the retro avocado green fridge but now I’m wondering if I can make it work as an homage to the 80s. It fits in with the “sage green” motif.
Yes...house paint! All of my childhood we had the same exterior house color. We lived right on Boston Bay. The wonderful salt air and sea breezes were irreplaceable, but harsh on home exteriors. My father, a college professor, always had summer vacation. He repainted one side of the house every year, so the whole house was repainted every 4 years.
Satin finish paint with semi-gloss trim stays looking really good a lot longer than flat. Especially if you have a couple of big dogs who rub against every corner on their way past. I use the same combo (satin body and semi trim) on the exterior, too.
Great tips!!! We have upgraded some of these little by little. Just got rid of the little tiles in my shower-finally!! Quick question for Valentina, what is your opinion on 4 1/2 in plantation Shutters throughout the house? I’d like to know 😀 Update 1/18/22 (I Don’t think Valentina ever responds 🤔)
Another great video! You are spot on with your list. We moved into our place just under a year ago. We still have a number of things to change including all the door knobs. Ripping up the carpet was the first thing we did as well. We found that changing out the light switches and outlets made a big difference to how the place looked.
I like it too! I feel like stone with a strong pattern would wear me out after a very short while. I like solid-type looks for permanent fixtures like that. It surprises me how many people consider wild patterns on granite/marble to be timeless. To me, they’ll go out of date soon just like the strong wood grains of a few decades ago. Neutral and solid = more timeless to me.
This was such a fun video. The boo . . . b light segment had me laughing out loud. And yes, we do have one in the living room. It was a fast, efficient fix to a situation. No hate received and no hate intended, but we have the saltillo tile with wide grout throughout the house. It is a staple of New Mexico homes as it has cultural significance. While we live in the Pacific Northwest, I grew up in NM, so having this tile in my home is very special to me. Love the videos and keep them coming.
I live in the Albuquerque area and also have wide grout adjoining the stone tiles in my living and dining room. The grout lines have a purposely jagged/ragged edge, which is to accommodate the sizing differences in the stone.
I tuned in to see what I can do to make my new build look old. The thing I loved about Europe was the antiquity. I tried to find an old house but building made more sense for someone my age. I do have black, egg shaped door knobs. I also purchased an old fireplace mantel surround. Any other idea? Not dated but well loved.
Besides this channel, I also like to follow real estate listings to keep up with design and remodel trends. I literally just saw a listing for $1.6M and it had bathroom carpet, floral wallpaper AND boob lights! Imagine what it could go for if the owners had watched this House of Valentina video first before putting their house on the market!!!
Venetian Gold is the granite you’re thinking of; it’s literally in just about every house in this town! Ugh. Ours was repurposed by various interested neighbors as we did not want to contribute to the landfills. Just found you guys and what a treat it has been!
What I find interesting about hard wood floors, is that as soon as they are installed at a significant cost(and a god awful mess after sanding), they are immediately covered up with large rugs(and of course, furniture). If you're going to cover up to 80% of your floor with rugs, you may as well do carpet, especially in a cooler climate. Vacuuming and dealing with pet hair is easier and faster with carpet as well. Dogs claws make a mockery of hard wood floors. Friends of mine spent $25,000 putting hardwood flooring in their entry way, living room and kitchen. Within two days, they were extensively gouged by their dogs' claws as it ran around the house.
What a waste. I'm definitely not a fan of dogs in the house. I cringe when I see home magazine photos with a dog perched on a pristine white couch. We all know that the couch would look gross within a few days if a dog was allowed on it. And while we're on the subject of dogs. I HATE inconsiderate people who leave their barking dogs outside as well. Some dogs are wonderful but most are just a noise-pollution nuisance. There, I said it. I feel better now:)
Another wonderful video full humour and practical tips. Thank you! I can’t stand Corian for sinks, countertops or kitchen window sills as it looks so bland, dull and fake (plastic like). I had it in a former home and I just couldn’t warm up to it.
Ubatuba granite! LOL! I wanted that sooooo badly back in the day. So glad I didn't go there, but now I am in a rental with even *worse* counters. 🙂 Love you two, your dynamic, and your style!
OMG I looked up ubatuba granite and it’s exactly the granite in my kitchen. I have always wanted to replace it, but am always convinced that compared to other things-like orangey oak woodwork everywhere-it’s not so bad. Now I feel like ripping it out tomorrow.
@@vaderladyl please tell me how it can be modernized. I’ve been trying to choose kitchen color for walls and cabinets for ages. I’m just not a fan of the white cabinets and black counters.
