Bedroom Design Mistakes (And How to Fix Them!)

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00:00 - Bedroom Design Mistakes
00:36 - Bed Pushed Into The Corner
03:50 - No Rug
06:04 - Too Much Plastic
08:14 - Open Wardrobes
10:11 - Not Considering Window Treatments
12:28 - Nightstands are the Wrong Height
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@roceb5009 19 дней назад

i saw the thumbnail and thought you were going to talk about my ex

@JadyLady 19 дней назад

In bed with my ex…..🤔😂😂

@TrekkieJenn 19 дней назад

Shut it down and go home everyone this is the best comment this video is going to get

@rohinipanakal 19 дней назад

Such comments make all videos so much more entertaining 😂

@zorroZORROzorroZORRO 19 дней назад

I laughed so hard😂

@yaelz 19 дней назад

😂😂😂

@cassinipanini 19 дней назад

i put my bed in the corner so ghosts can only attack me on 2 sides instead of 3

@Besyatka 19 дней назад

Main mistake I made in the bed was having a person I didn't like there. Don't do that. Captain out.

@tinachristine4573 19 дней назад

Boss 😎

@toniferguson6455 19 дней назад

😂😂😂

@sunshinepatsoph4219 19 дней назад

Guilty 😂😂😂😂😂

@dianelee1299 19 дней назад

That was my first thought as well

@tealkerberus748 18 дней назад

Yeah. Well, in my case it wasn't someone who I didn't like but someone who didn't like me. Same thing though. These days I have cats.

@Claire-gr2bg 19 дней назад

Could you please talk about studio apartments where you just have one big room for everything?

@arkus1928 19 дней назад

Yessss

@amberheywood2603 19 дней назад

Alexandria Gator.....

@raeperonneau4941 19 дней назад

@@amberheywood2603I was just going to suggest her. I don’t always love her style but I always get a great idea for small spaces. She has great hacks for some issue that I haven’t found a solution for. 😂

@vaderladyl 19 дней назад

Moda Misfit

@PaolaRL 19 дней назад

That's a great idea!!!

@chickadddee 19 дней назад

Nick deftly and swiftly moves from 'all your ugly crap" to "your chic and gorgeous" items in the blink of an eye!! This is his superpower.

@despinakyraleos2234 19 дней назад

Alexandra Gater on RU-vid is good for that

@MsJujubee3 19 дней назад

Lollllll

@toniferguson6455 19 дней назад

Yes!!!

@michah321 19 дней назад

It's a lot of time. And if it sinks through, absorbs into the floor

@vi9763 19 дней назад

@@despinakyraleos2234 She's also Canadian, it may have something to do with their British history

@kaptenklang 19 дней назад

I have my bed in the corner because I sleep better that way 😅 With anxiety + insomnia, having a wall feels safe and cozy.

@GenXHeart 19 дней назад

Ha ha I hereby name this thread: "We break Nick's rules for our mental health" As I fight winter gloom with daylight bulbs. 🤪

@janetelmes9205 19 дней назад

My allergies means no rugs in the bedroom! Happy Nick Day too!

@wallhagens2001 19 дней назад

Me too. Always since a kid.

@halley42 19 дней назад

I'm glad it's not just me. I put my bed in the middle of the wall sticking out into the room like all the interior design tips told me to. It looked nice... and I slept like sh*t for months. As soon as I put it back in a wall corner I felt safe and comfortable in bed again. It's weird, isn't it?

@meedwards5 18 дней назад

My daughter is the same way

@deathtoallgerbils 19 дней назад

As someone who had a clothing rail instead of wardrobe for most of my teenage years, they're really not good for your clothes. Some pieces got horrific fading from sun damage, rarely worn smart clothing would get dusty, it was more vulnerable to moths... There is a reason wardrobe doors were invented. Use them.

@TeresaFroggy756 19 дней назад

Yes, the dust.

@arnvonsalzburg5033 13 дней назад

Being allergic to dust I can really feel it! As much as I like cozy maximalist rooms I guess it would kill me 😅

@melbrod3868 19 дней назад

Something that should be pointed out is that, as people get older, they need more light for safety's sake. Cataracts affect vision; they also change the perception of color. Rugs can also pose a problem--they can easily become tripping hazards as an older person's vision and sense of space/body awareness diminishes. Just things to consider if you are decorating for an older person--you can't always use the same choices than you would for a younger person.

@mssixty3426 19 дней назад

Yeah, my doctor has asked me if I have throw rugs in my house (she's older than me😄) - and I haven't thought of myself as being >that> old😆 to be concerned about throw rugs.

@cellgrrl 19 дней назад

It's the first thing a public health nurse will look for when assessing a new patient's living quarters. You must get rid of throw rugs. Tripping while elderly can lead to untold problems. It just isn't worth the risk. I have gotten rid of all mine and just have a bath mat that is unmovable in front of my shower.

@louannhuber2651 18 дней назад

@@mssixty3426eventually you will trip over nothing. Rugs are a hazard even if you don’t believe it.

@spacebar9733 18 дней назад

He said multiple times these recommendations are blanket statements

@melbrod3868 18 дней назад

@@spacebar9733Of course. But he also said multiple times that warm (somewhat dark) lighting and throw rugs are important elements of style. That's OK too. But a lot of older folks don't necessarily realize the hazards of those items. Age creeps up on them--and the risks of a severe fall does too. It is something to be aware of.

@soulsticegirl1969 19 дней назад

That bedroom privacy “ahem” moment is pure internet gold 🙌🏻

@ajnormandgroome 19 дней назад

And the "big whatever"

@Lisa-yp9eo 19 дней назад

All of a sudden I’m Ina Garten…

@nataschas9552 2 дня назад

@@Lisa-yp9eo yas queen, i'm dead

@tessie7e777 19 дней назад

Few thoughts. 1. If you want your children to play in their rooms, you need to have the bed against the wall to make room for play. But in adult bedrooms, I agree with you. I hate making a bed against a wall. 2. If the reason you have hardwood floors is allergies, adding a rug undoes that whole effort. Add pets making fur bunnies unaccessible under your bed without huge effort just makes it worse. I love the joy of freely sweeping a hardwood floor at the end of each day. 3. I get texture is nice and I wouldn’t dream of NOT having window treatments in bedrooms, I love that I’ve left them off my dining room windows. Again, less fabric to hold onto allergens. Vacuuming drapes is a huge pain. I’d much rather polish wooden shutters. And I do. 😊 Less/ no plastic. No mattresses on the ground. Nightstands the correct height. All excellent points.

@laurenimani26 19 дней назад

Oof, right out the gate, me and my corner bed are on the chopping block 😂 I do agree it’s super impractical but I have a studio and I didn’t want the bed to be the focal point. My plan is actually to color drench my studio and get sheets that are the same color so it effectively disappears. Hopefully I can pull it off

@jessicasparks5319 19 дней назад

I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE JUST BOUGHT SOMETHING I’M SO PROUD OF AND NICK HAS SUDDENLY COME UP WITH A VIDEO ABOUT WHY IT IS JUST NOT CHIC ANYMORE. HE’S SPYING ON ME I TELL YOU!!

@AnnaBell033 8 дней назад

This sounds great!

@givemeliberty700 День назад

@@jessicasparks5319 lol don't let anyone make you feel less proud of what you like , it's okay to take inspiration but your your own unique person :)

@raeperonneau4941 19 дней назад

Nick, you and I are usually on the same page but your obsession with wood hangers baffles me. 😂 They take up waaaaaaay too much space in the average closet. The narrow velvet hangers optimize closet space and make things look equally as neat as wood without the hangers becoming the main thing you’re storing. ;-)

@susa5846 19 дней назад

But the wooden ones are often better for the clothing than those narrow flat ones. It holds your clothes in the shape of your shoulders. 😉

@SarahRenz59 19 дней назад

Also, if you trade up to wood, all those plastic hangers will probably wind up in a landfill, and how is that a good thing?

@vaderladyl 19 дней назад

I agree. Velvet hangers are great to maximize space. I only have a few wood ones for my heavy coats.

@Future-zx9ts 19 дней назад

@@susa5846how large are the wooden hangers you’re using? Or how narrow are your shoulders? I don’t think a 1/4” is going to make that much of a difference in a garment, versus the cumulative space wooden vs velvet hangers would take in a closet. Not o mention the weight on the bars with all wooden hangers (depending on length & number of items, of course)

@susa5846 19 дней назад

@@Future-zx9ts I learned from a professional that *every* small flat hanger is bad for most of the materials and clothings. There are a few exceptions. She suggested to use those velvet ones only for very slippery, light things. Of course you can hang everything on those velvet hangers if you like. That's your decition, not mine. I love to have less in my wardrobe, my ADHD would be overwhelmed with a wardrobe stuffed from left to right with as much flat hangers as possible. And I like to fold much of my clothings. So I personally are fine having only my wooden hangers, knowing I give the best possible care for those which I really love.

@jeannette7243 19 дней назад

Thank you for explaining the concept of cabinet doors to influencers. It was about time that this knowledge got out there. 🤣

@roatanbound2023 19 дней назад

The lights!!! Four months ago I moved into a house I had built in Central America. Just yesterday, I finally just changed out the BLUE pod lights they installed everywhere for some nice warm 4,000K ones. Now I can enjoy my home without feeling like I’m caught in the headlights of a 2007 Mercedes.

@Tra_C 13 дней назад

😅😅

@macpduff2119 19 дней назад

"well this is nice, - I wanna use this forever" (free ugly wire hangers) LOL. I so appreciate Nick's wry and gentle sense of humor.

@damonroberts7372 19 дней назад

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@lottie1144 18 дней назад

Btw, ikea has lowered the price on their wooden hangers! 😊

@bookworm598 13 дней назад

Im 48 seconds in and I already love this man and am ready to believe any styling tips he gives me. "Sometimes it's a choice. The wrong choice." 😂

@donnadebrodt1778 19 дней назад

Woke up grumpy this morning and then thought, “hooray, it’s NICK DAY!!!”

@elyseflaxman8846 19 дней назад

I get the notification and then hold off on watching the video until I’m folding my laundry. Nick’s wit and info make a tedious chore enjoyable.

@tammyrussell-rice5508 18 дней назад

I hope it wasn't because your bed is up against the wall? 😘

@donnadebrodt1778 18 дней назад

@@tammyrussell-rice5508 Ha! No…but honestly, when I was single and living alone, I had my bed up against the wall AND in a corner. It was cozy, if not aesthetically pleasing!

@danielsims6483 16 дней назад

When you said you woke up grumpy this morning, first thought was that's not a nice way to refer to your partner...😊

@erinw6726 19 дней назад

Window treatments can also be energy efficient for keeping your rooms from getting too hot or too cold

@aquagirl8097 19 дней назад

Yes to buying LESS plastic!

@cjhoward409 17 дней назад

Hard to find things NOT made from plastic 😮

@vivianblack2951 17 дней назад

I have gone completely bamboo. It looks lovely and may possibly go back to the earth in the future. I even give it as a gift. You may think of it as an investment, buying a few sets at a time.

@cynthiap1927 17 дней назад

I really didnt know mattresses could be sad and dank😂

@alonelypenguin5229 14 дней назад

Less powder coated wire too please.

@charisseleach8007 7 дней назад

Is plastic your biggest problem? Throw out your mobile, get rid of your car and go live in a vacume somewhere😅

@MadMusic26 19 дней назад

This video made me realize I didn’t actually know what “window treatment” meant. I thought it was like, tinting your windows or something.

@DottyDolly-39 17 дней назад

I thought he meant making sure double glazing is fitted properly 😂

@georgewagner7787 11 дней назад

Funny

@givemeliberty700 День назад

I like living in a dark environment, very minimal light. Iike it like a cave

@channamasala1 19 дней назад

The rug under the bed might not be a good idea if you have a pet that can fit under the bed. It’ll be hard to clean dander and even harder to clean if they puke under the bed. This has happened to me. So, we make design decisions accordingly.

@sylvie.journals 19 дней назад

Just a small rug on both sides of the bed makes it cozy and is cleaner (and pet-friendly)

@susa5846 19 дней назад

@@sylvie.journals then I'd rather suggest a washable nest bed for the pet and not a rug beside or under the bed. We have two cats, they loose so much fur even when every day groomed and every day the whole home vaccumed you'll have hair everywhere. My husband is allergic to dust so we need to be as clean as possible and I can assure you pets loose lots of fur. More than I thought back with rugs. I wouldn't have all of this in my rug in my bedroom.

@channamasala1 19 дней назад

@@sylvie.journals exactly, though our room is small (apartment in large Asian metropolis) so we have just enough space for bed, laundry basket and two nightstands along with a modest built-in closet. So the side where the nightstand is almost but not quite against the wall is my husband’s, and he chose no rug. You can’t see it when you walk in so I don’t care. My side which is near the door has a generous washable side rug. No other configuration is possible but it’s ok.

@AlexisHiemis 18 дней назад

I that case getting a bed where the frame sits fully on the ground might be a good idea. These beds come with a lifting underside to access the space below.

@channamasala1 18 дней назад

@@AlexisHiemis Yeah, that is definitely a possibility. In my case, one of my cats likes to hide under the bed. Sometimes both of them do. It's a 'safe space' for them and I don't want to take that away. Regardless, our bedroom is so small (we only have a double bed, actually -- Asian metropolis size apartment) that it just doesn't matter. Having a rug on one side is totally sufficient. In addition to a built-in closet, our room can fit one bed, two nightstands, a laundry basket and a standing fan. That's it. Even then it's a bit tight. So it just doesn't matter, you can't see all around the bed from the door anyway (the only wall the bed fits on is the same wall as the door). So the only people we have to please our ourselves, guests never see all the way in. And we think it's fine. If it were any bigger, I'd have to rethink this as one rug on the side in a larger bedroom would definitely look weird.

@user-xd5vl9rz3g 19 дней назад

I laughed out loud multiple times watching this. Thanks for the great content and sophisticated sarcasm.

@MyFocusVaries 19 дней назад

The worst thing about a mattress on the floor is that mold will firm on the mattress and the floor under the mattress. It can permanently stain the flooring if it's there long enough. At least get that mattress up on some pallets. I'm sure Nick would love that aesthetic 😂 But it's better than mold.

@carolmelancon 19 дней назад

Way back in my days in college, we would "appropriate" milk crates from behind a grocery store to make our bedframes.

@georgiawilksch5708 19 дней назад

I had a pallet bed base when I stayed with some friends for a year. Did the job, had a cool kind of spartan feel.

@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 19 дней назад

Unless it's lifted each day, the way futons are stored away and that space on the floor becomes where the dining table is placed. There's also moisture-absorbing sheets (sort of like puppy pads, I think) that you can get to put on the floor and rest the mattress on.

@Tea-ms1ns 19 дней назад

Idk I had a mattress on a floor for about 2 years, I was frequently away for a week, so during that time, mattress was away from its usual place, never had any mold issues, I guess it would be an issue in more humid areas than mine 🤷‍♀️

@LivUnderhill 18 дней назад

What if you have a rug under the mattress?

@katie7748 19 дней назад

We had our bed in the corner when we were stuck in a tiny apartment. It was quite cozy but a GIANT PAIN IN THE AAAAAAAAASS to make the bed!! Especially that bleepity bleeping fitted sheet!!

@ReidB17 19 дней назад

The fact some of these need to be pointed out in the first place means the sass is 100% justified! Love your channel, Nick!

@jackiehiebert7064 19 дней назад

“If you’ve met me before, why are we still doing this?” That there is your slogan.

@MerryWidow420 19 дней назад

I have quite a few silk items so having non slip velvet covered hangers has been a real benefit. Nothing slips off. Nothing catches and tears. Wooden hangers are for coats and other heavy things and are a great investment, but velvet hangers are best for lightweight clothing and scarves.

@hennahannnah 19 дней назад

We agree that different hangers can be good for different purposes. I tend to like wooden hangers but didn’t want to spend a lot for them. TJMaxx snd IKEA have them for reasonable prices. I phased them in by buying a few every month or so. They can be made non-slip too with adhesive-backed foam pads, hot glue or rubber bands near the shoulders.

@cavafrick 15 дней назад

My parents are very anti window coverings & now that they're older, I'm spending a lot of time over there & it always feels great that everyone around knows what a knockout I am in the morning & are probably rating my pajamas. "Oh yeah, cats on the pajamas, she's single alright". Cool cool cool

@marciabyram6003 19 дней назад

The mattress on the floor description was so funny because back when I was in high school during the hippy years, your mattress on the floor was so cool. Along with the Indian print fabrics and posters of Jimi Hendrix and psychedelia art everywhere. I did it myself. You never really had to make the bed anymore either! 😆🌻

@isorna2456 19 дней назад

Oh, yes! The first thing everyone did when moving in to the student rooms (dorms but we didn’t have to share in Sweden) was to take the legs off the bed. 40+ years later I want a high bed so I can get in and out of it without pain 🤷🏼‍♀️

@cellgrrl 19 дней назад

I went one better, I put a king sized water bed on the floor (but it did have a frame) in an efficiency apartment, put my Dad's WW2 foot locker to the side to serve as my kitchen table and well, that was it. When I was all done living there, I tore it all down and by myself got it all in my Toyota and moved on to the next adventure. Freedom.

@user-cq7vb2du2x 19 дней назад

Isn’t just a mattress on the floor considered a Montessori Bed?

@frederico802 19 дней назад

A mattress on the floor is handy if you were a not quite so sober college student in the 70’s or you party like Eddie from “AbFab”.

@marciabyram6003 19 дней назад

@@frederico802 😅 yep, you got that one right!

@fufufuaru 19 дней назад

the importance of a bed frame should be emphasized esp for those starting out on their own apartment. Mold still formed under my mattress back when i couldn't afford a bed frame. Plus all the dirt getting on the bed from the floor? yuck. Then I got hospitalized and when I got back home, I couldn't freakin get up from my bed. Eventually I managed, but I looked ridiculous with every attempt, not to mention dangerous for my neck bec I was falling all over and only one of my arms had the strength to catch and support me. So yes. GET YOUR MATTRESS OFF THE FLOOR.

@DevonElmore 17 дней назад

The exception being Japanese-style mattresses, but those are also constructed differently and are meant to be on the floor.

@julieoblouk7332 19 дней назад

Almost 19 minutes of Nick!! 🎉🎉🎉 How much do I love the tips but even more the comedic snark! Keep ‘em coming!

@macpduff2119 19 дней назад

Yes Nick provides practical advice, and entertaining humor. His is the best design channel on YT

@MelMc188 19 дней назад

Thanks Nick. Without your guidance and sarcasm, we would all be bored and living in ugly spaces. ❤❤❤

@ladycactus110 15 дней назад

Some of us still live in ugly spaces, despite Nick’s sage and sarcastic tutelage. I truly believe disgusting home interiors (vinyl and laminate crap, petroleum-derived carpeting, cheap plasticky furniture, LED bulbs, busy polyester fabrics, matchy-matchy BIG furniture, etc.) are a big reason for today’s generalized malaise😢 Save us, good Saint Nick!

@ronswansonsdog2833 15 дней назад

Rather be bored than constantly contributing to hyper consumerism by changing everything out because a decorator influencer tells you it’s boring.

@MelMc188 15 дней назад

@@ronswansonsdog2833 you absolutely don’t need to engage in hyper consumerism, that is not what nick is talking about at all. There are tons of tips you can use without buying anything. People are giving furniture and nice things away for free all the time on buy nothing FB groups. You can buy used items too. I recently swapped out my bedside table based on nicks advice and it totally changed the vibe of my bedroom. It’s actually a small 3 drawer pine dresser that I found on the sidewalk with a “free” sign on it. I refinished with a beautiful stain and poly finish. I saved it from the landfill. You can redesign your entire home with free and refurbished things. Second hand high quality items don’t contribute to consumerism

@MelMc188 15 дней назад

@@ronswansonsdog2833 he is also telling us not to fall for cheap, wasteful and tacky tends but to find timeless pieces that we don’t have to re-buy in a few years when it goes out of style or when the thing falls apart because it’s made cardboard

@LuLu-xs4sh 19 дней назад

Extra note: a rug (and drapes) can also be useful sound-muters in a bedroom... especially in an apartment.

@BoudicasQuest 19 дней назад

I'm loving your highly sarcastic rant about open versus closed-door systems. It should be a meme

@SignalHillHiker 19 дней назад

This is the first video you've posted where I'm not breaking any of your advice thoughtlessly, in a way that detracts from the vibe I'm trying to create. For whatever reason, that's actually emotionally significant for me, ha! THANK YOU! I've learned so much over the past couple years. Don't get me wrong, I do of course break your good design principles sometimes, but now it's a purposeful, informed choice based on my own personal preferences. Cheers! :) Great channel, great advice, great work. I especially love how you describe the objective rules, subjective trends, etc. so clearly that we're able to take your advice even when our personal style is dramatically different from your own.

@MelMc188 19 дней назад

Love how doors make our ugly things magically disappear 😂

@pjalexandra 19 дней назад

Minute 18 with the 'why are we still talking about this, but also if you are new here I guess that's why, and also welcome to my channel' was a Saturday afternoon lol. Bless your heart, this was funnier than the comedian I've got queued up next.

@laurieleannie 19 дней назад

Nick, I love that you speak my speed and I don’t have to set you at 1.5x. Did you also always get into trouble for speaking to fast when you were young? 😂

@jessicasparks5319 19 дней назад

YASSS!

@Nick_Lewis 19 дней назад

No but a lot of people in the comments tell me to slow down but I said nah.

@samantham4351 16 дней назад

I’m Aussie and have to speed American’s up to 2.0, there’s something cathartic to turn Nick to normal spped as Aussies and Canadians tend to speak at the same pace. 😊

@juliab8992 14 дней назад

@@Nick_Lewisnever change ❤

@nataschas9552 2 дня назад

@@Nick_Lewis I watch at 0.75 speed so that I don't miss the eyebrow lifts and lip puckers lol

@meggers2019 19 дней назад

This video made me smile. Nobody can make a jab sound so complimentary quite like you, Nick. 😉

@kimberlyallen6582 19 дней назад

It amused me that you talked about a bed shoved in the corner as a bad idea and then one of the first examples you used for a fabulous rug in a bedroom has the bed shoved in the corner 😄

@vaderladyl 19 дней назад

Window treatments are also great to stave off the heat from outside and to protect things and furniture from direct sun.

@gmartin0160 19 дней назад

One thing that I learned about matching light temperatures is that, it not only looks better, but the light covers the area better (less shadows). It even carries into adjacent hallways and rooms better. I changed the lamps in my living room to match the overhead light, and the light now carries into the adjacent dining room and hallway. So, when I go down the hall to the front door, I no longer trip over things (shouldn't have those things there anyway) like I used to. So, it's not only aesthetically pleasing, but also practical.

@cellgrrl 19 дней назад

A well-deserved teenage boy critique. My first insight to this phenomena was watching my younger teenage brother sit on his mattress on the floor and from there proceed to rebuild a car engine in his room with the parts "decorating" the rest of the room. Don't ask about his sheets. For his older sisters this was definitely a no-go zone.

@keriezy 19 дней назад

I clean houses in Los Angeles and have seen so many apartments set up that I know you're 100% correct about all of this. The bed always makes or breaks the space, the plastic stuff (ew), young people have those racks, shades are beyond important, nightstands full of shit that is ready to fall at any moment, and you should be able to vacuum or mop under any bed without slamming your legs into it or blobbing off the ground like a beached whale.

@barbaramccauley7604 19 дней назад

I agree with your thoughts, but the real added bonus for me is your humor. Always makes me laugh. Thank you!

@ladyjustice1474 19 дней назад

Nick rugs are not always possible for people with indoor/outdoor allergies. Especially with all the ick it holds, no matter how well you clean it.

@lauralake7430 19 дней назад

Such a problemi want a rug, but i breathe better without one!!

@paigeh1670 18 дней назад

Exactly. They're just not hegienic. I wouldn't keep a giant uncleanable petri dish in my house no matter how well it tied a room together.

@therabbithat 18 дней назад

@@paigeh1670 surely some rugs are washable. I have a 12 euro ikea one that I really like that looks like I could stick it in the washing machine.. Hmm

@catarinapatatina8314 17 дней назад

@@therabbithat if you think the extra cleaning chore is worth it, maybe. It'll shorten the rug's longevity though and you'll need to wait for it to dry as well.

@dellybird5394 17 дней назад

There's always a reason to break every design "rule", after all. These videos are good for an outside perspective, but at the end of the day YOU are the one living in your home, and all that matters is that your bedroom makes you happy. For me, my little robot vacuum running over my bedroom rug once a day gets the job done. And even if I didn't have a rug, I'd still have to vacuum or sweep that room since dust/debris will still accumulate (especially since I have pets). The rug doesn't create any extra work for me. Meanwhile, I've got ugly vertical blinds in my living room since it'd cost an arm and a leg to replace them with beautiful drapes, only for my cats to slowly scratch them to pieces. Interior designers would find it ugly but it works for me, which is what matters at the end of the day. Maybe one day I'll upgrade them but it's not even on the radar right now.

@belindarocky961 19 дней назад

I'm realizing my home is committing a Nick Lewis faux pas from EVERY EPISODE 😆😆

@kimkimson627 19 дней назад

the thing with rugs , I find then so annoying to clean, vacuum so I have been avoiding them like a plague. Maybe I will introduce a rug in the future since you have a good point- But usually I think they are a hustle.

@stacycampbell4402 19 дней назад

Most designers don't clean their own homes. So how much of a hassle to clean it isn't in their thought process.

@SuperYoshi29 19 дней назад

Keep avoiding them! All they are is a hassle and dust magnet. You will never be able to vacuum out all the dust compared to a swifter on a hardwood floor (plus a swifter is a million times faster compared to having to lug out a vacuum, slowly vacuum in different directions and emptying out the canister). I have one rug in the living room because my child likes to play on the floor, once they outgrow floor play the rug is going. Got rid of all rugs in the bedrooms and I can see how much dust gathers under the bed in only a week and can imagine how disgusting the rugs were when we had them under the bed and I could barely get underneath to vacuum them thoroughly.

@SuperYoshi29 19 дней назад

@@stacycampbell4402SO TRUE. Went to RH to buy a table and chairs. Designer was trying to sell us on a rug (not even from RH, she was suggesting size and color). We had a toddler with us! We were like, the amount of food they drop the rug will be disgusting in a few days. And she just hemmed and hawed how it would ground the table, I was like, yes ground it in mashed in food bits. I’ll keep the hardwood and I can clean spills easily and not worry about the dining chairs catching on a rug trying to push them in and out

@katie7748 19 дней назад

Ugh. Yes. Rugs are SO ANNOYING! A pain to vacuum, they slide all over unless you get grippies for them, cheap or even mid-grade look like crap after a while (BFF gets nice ones but only last 5 or so years), etc. Give me carpet ANY day. Vacuum daily, doesn't take long. Steam clean them however often you see fit, doesn't take long just tedious to move furniture to get to it all. It's warm in winter, really not any hotter in summer than hard floors. We don't have pets, we don't walk around with filthy shoes on, we only eat or drink in the kitchen (wish we had a dining room...), and it's just more cozy and homey. To each their own, though.

@dellybird5394 17 дней назад

I guess since I have carpet in my living room anyway, a rug in the bedroom isn't really any extra work for me. I already have a roomba that takes care of the daily vacuuming, and my bed frame has wheels so it's easy to get under there with a stain remover or vacuum if I really need to. It probably helps that it's a very low-pile rug. It really comes down to whether the extra comfort/visual appeal is worth it in your situation. To me, avoiding a rug because it is difficult to clean would be like getting a wooden bench instead of a sofa because it's harder to clean upholstery. Yes, it's a little extra work, but it also makes your home more comfy. Just my opinion though. Obviously if you're fine without rugs, you probably aren't bothered by cold floors as much as me.

@gghhiiyy456 19 дней назад

Thank you! for saying we don’t need more plastic things ❤️ I get baskets at the thrift store. Ok, they don’t match but I hold out for the ones that are beautiful and I love them

@ridingwilding760 19 дней назад

Something I discovered recently. I decided to get a nicer bedside lamp. I didn’t consider the size and height of the lamp as much as I should have. I looked online for a lamp I liked and I kept bulky at the $100+ cost of the lamps I liked. So I was so excited when I found one at a thrift store that I liked. My first night in bed I discovered why living room lamps and nightstand lamps arent the same. My nightstand is a couple inches taller than my mattress but the lamp’s size or height means I can just reach over from a prone position and turn it off. Must be upright to reach the lamps light switch. So I’m back to looking for a nightstand lamp again.

@RebeccaHunt-wv8bc 19 дней назад

Sorry to be the word police, but I think you meant "I kept balking" at the cost. :)

@TarasTankFriends 18 дней назад

You can have a switch put onto the cord near the base of the lamp, that way you only have to reach near the base. You can get these inexpensively at the home improvement stores, just make sure it's unplugged when you work on it! 😅

@ridingwilding760 18 дней назад

@@TarasTankFriends thank you I didn’t know about that

@TarasTankFriends 18 дней назад

@@ridingwilding760 sure! 😊

@seaside2001 19 дней назад

The problem is bedrooms are too small for the size of bed we are trying to get in there. Back in the day, a double bed (not queen) was the biggest we could buy. I understand the reasons we all need a bigger bed to be more comfortable and get some sleep. As for plastic organizers or anything really, I have gone on a plastics ban were possible. I am opting for baskets of various styles, put on shelves. They look nice, don't need to be the expensive ones and years later if they are a bit ratty they do biodegrade - or heck I have started a campfire with an old one. lol My clothing is not as gorgeous as Nick's. I have not taken out shares in LULU Lemon, like Nick has, so I have purchased two lovely wood TV units with doors, that are out of style for TV purposes, and have restained them, and put in a clothes pole for hanging clothes. This might not be for everyone, but I like them much better than IKEA units or clothes on a wheely rack.

@wendyn9780 19 дней назад

I found a wood full ex long frame and mattress on line that works great in my narrower guest room. (21st century folks run taller than 19th century folks😉)

@macpduff2119 19 дней назад

And, I am opting for decluttering and tossing my junk. Organizing my junk into little baskets is never the answer.

@seaside2001 19 дней назад

@@wendyn9780 That's true. A lot more tall people today. Great idea for your guest room.

@seaside2001 19 дней назад

@@macpduff2119 Great idea. I still like to have my underwear, socks, make up bag & hair dryer/curler in baskets out of sight and save closet space for hanging clothes. I don't have a lot of little things laying around.

@nancyanneberg403 19 дней назад

TY ! Guud idee.

@terrimallett3760 19 дней назад

You sir are an absolute gem! Netflix are morons for not snatching you up yet.

@MoMo-nj2oc 19 дней назад

Yes!! He’s so naturally talented and entertaining..he could have his own show!

@victoriousgavi7736 18 дней назад

Amen to NO OPEN SHELVING!

@teganella 19 дней назад

OMG I love you, lol! Yes, hide your crap. Consciously cluttered is comfy, but it can easily turn into a disaster. A hoarderish situation will also mess with your sleep. I love your humor, and style, thank you for these.

@funwithmadness 19 дней назад

I'm developing an irrational fear of Nick showing up unannounced to do surprise home decor and design inspections.

@becsutherland4506 19 дней назад

I completely agree with you on lighting temperature. I love my ‘warm-temperature’ lamps. It’s winter here in Australia so it’s very comforting to turn on the lamps, pull the curtains closed and light a candle. Cosy.

@sheldonsussex 19 дней назад

Spot on as usual! I disagree with the nightstand though. I think they should be 10cm higher than the mattress because otherwise you knock the water over in the night!

@kipscathy1850 19 дней назад

So enjoy your sense of humor and snark! As well as your design esthetic of course….

@lisastramand9814 18 дней назад

"Closed door system (wardrobe) is magical as its hides your crap" - love it! ❤ 🇦🇺

@susanlueem8267 18 дней назад

Words to live by.....

@cindycox9496 12 дней назад

Better hangers are worth it I don't have to keep fixing the clothes from sliding off the hanger. A must have.😊

@tiaaa7108 19 дней назад

Nick is the friend everyone is trying to have.

@cathybaird7207 19 дней назад

Sooo…how’s the coffee free life going? My goodness! You sure can give a lot of information in a short amount of time. 🤪 I agree with you on all counts. You rule! 👏

@Nick_Lewis 19 дней назад

I’ve adjusted!

@cindylake7193 19 дней назад

Nick I just love you and your witty way to inform people on design. Thanks for being you! ❤❤

@perez-balen 19 дней назад

I have to say, in defense of open closets, that you have to keep them extremely organized for them to look good. I like them because they force me to keep a tight and neat closet. When you stuff them full of clothes you never use, they look like the pictures on the video.

@tiffanycurtis4794 19 дней назад

A mattress sitting on the floor is something that we did at eighth grade slumber parties🤣🤣

@bawillard2578 19 дней назад

No actually we did that in our early 20 s before we had money !

@dottiebaker6623 18 дней назад

Or when we get our very first tiny apartment and have NO furniture and NO money. It's the first thing you buy.

@elizabethprost 19 дней назад

Would love a video on tips and tricks for styling a studio apartment!! I have a decent sized studio in San Francisco, and I love my space- but I’m always wondering if I’m missing something key to organizing my main space

@Mleencihols 19 дней назад

Another great primer on bedroom design. I love Nick and his snarky reviews and advice. Always spot-on..

@janbagdasar9165 9 дней назад

All great ideas. Fortunately I’m not guilty of any of these mistakes. But the real reason I watch your channel is for your sense of humor. I love your content and sarcasm! Please keep it coming!

@michah321 19 дней назад

I love rugs! So much. My dogs, however, think they're pee pads. So .. no rugs. It's ok. I love them more than rugs, but I agree a beautiful well placed rug is amazing

@luvsiberians8006 19 дней назад

Same problem here! Plus, I have severe allergies and am banishing anything that collects dust. I just spent a bloody fortune getting RID of carpet in my home; while I love the look of some area rugs, they are just not right for my health or lifestyle. So, no curtains either. I guess I'll just have zero texture in my rooms. 😞

@berlinorama 19 дней назад

Machine-washable rugs have vastly improved my life with an elderly dog;-))

@macpduff2119 19 дней назад

I have waxed parquet floors in my kitchen, - not practical, but very beautiful. I recently bought a washable patterned rug in muted colors to coordinate with my natural oak cabinets and pale gray walls. Voila! It adds texture, ties my color scheme together, and solves the problem of cooking drips.

@luvsiberians8006 19 дней назад

@@berlinorama I've looked at those, but for the sizes I need, I would need a commercial washer for them to fit.

@berlinorama 19 дней назад

@@luvsiberians8006 I can imagine that. I only have runners in my kitchen, hallway and narrow bedroom so they fit in my 7-kg capacity washer.

@user-wl3yj9kj5u 19 дней назад

6:00 am is too late to wake up. My cat sings the national anthem and dance way before that.

@susa5846 19 дней назад

Everytime I hear something like this I'm really glad that I'll sleep deep when I sleep. I grew up with cats and have two now. But they won't wake me up. No cat ever achieved this. And since I married my husband it is his task. Best choice ever. 😁🎉

@donnagreen5707 19 дней назад

@@susa5846 I’m retired but never get to sleep in because of my “feline” alarm clock.

@jessicasparks5319 19 дней назад

I’m so glad you found a good use for your husband. I could never train mine so I put him up for adoption and kept the cat. Best decision I ever made!!

@susa5846 19 дней назад

@@jessicasparks5319 I couldn't give my husband to adoption, our cat guy George would never forgive me. He cries everytime my husband goes to work and when he's back George instantly lays in front of the door to ensure he can't go outside... I guess he adopted my husband. 🤷🏻‍♀️ George is fabulous. He loves to be hold like a baby. We have a strong cat net on our balcony and he found out he can use it like a hammock. He loves to use the swing of our child. I could never harm his feelings. His sister won't have any problem loosing my husband or anybody other than me as long as there is enough food. 😁

@georgewagner7787 11 дней назад

Way too early

@labretbear 15 дней назад

I could never ... I'd be claustrophobic ... I need balance it every aspect of decorating ... love your videos... your honesty is so pleasant 😂🤭😎🔥❤️

@APopovich-wt9ov 19 дней назад

Wondering if you could suggest ways to hide electrical cords? Love your channel!

@elizabethprost 19 дней назад

YESSSS! In a studio apartment where it’s your bed and your workspace at the same time and so many cords!

@pixie3760 19 дней назад

I live on the top of a mountain overlooking gorgeous green forests, I do have many neighbours going further down into the gully, but they'd need a 60 metre ladder to peer in 👀 my long winded point is, after my moon gazing and watching my exquisite sunsets...I close my blinds in the bedroom, because I don't want to be woken up at 5am in summer, they keep the room nice and dark and being part bat I love the blackness of a dark night

@damnslim08 19 дней назад

Living in a tiny nyc apartment with my bed pushed into a corner here 🙋🏾‍♀️😂😂😂

@lucymarion2945 19 дней назад

You are just too entertaining to watch!!! I've been bench watching your older videos...the last couple of months, and I'm hooked!!!!❤ Keep up the great work!!!😘

@Cynthia_108 9 дней назад

Great advice. I especially appreciate the sarcasm and sassy attitude.

@shewasunderwhelmed 19 дней назад

I love my bed in the corner. Its so cozy. I like sleeping with my back against the wall.

@tiffanycurtis4794 19 дней назад

Me too, and if it’s a big bed, it doesn’t matter

@ninirossau2304 19 дней назад

the only one in my bed apart from me is my cat, and she prefers the wall side. and I have a spring mattress instead of a box because I need to change the sheets occasionally.

@mathildemaijer2396 19 дней назад

I dont agree with the height of the nightstand. I prefer a higher night stand: it prevents me from tipping over the glass of water or my glasses and I dont like if the light comes from too low. Also it feels cosy to have higher night stand next to my head. For the rest: yes, good tips. What I really will never understand why Americans have 6 or more pillows on the bed. It looks so useless.

@katie7748 19 дней назад

@@mathildemaijer2396 I can't remember what movie it was with 5 billion pillows on the bed...I swear Ben Stiller was in it? Or maybe it was The Breakup with whatshisface and Jennifer Aniston? Idk...icr...but the dude made an excellent point about how much time you spend taking them off every night and putting them back on every morning. Sure, it looks nice, but what a bleeping nuisance! We keep the ones we sleep on plus either 3 pretty ones. That's it.

@katie7748 19 дней назад

@@mathildemaijer2396 Agree SO MUCH on the tall nightstands!

@caroledwards1182 19 дней назад

Agree with your thoughts. Another downside to beds on the floor; If you, by chance, get bugs in your room they'll like to climb on your bed, lots of places to hide.

@Moluccan56 19 дней назад

My thoughts, as well.

@kellyreiterman 15 дней назад

I'm here for the sarcasm as much as for the info, Nick! 😉

@robyndeboar5647 13 дней назад

Love the sarcasm and the tips! Always entertaining... thank you Nick. I promise to fix the light temperature in my bedroom x

@christinesoule9505 19 дней назад

Our bedroom window looks directly out to my neighbors front porch. I like to sleep with my window (and therefore shade) open, and so for years I would have to crouch out of bed and pull down the shade every morning and hope no one was on their porch. Then I got a shade that pulls down from the top and up from the bottom!!! No more peek a boo shows from my window! Love it!

@Moluccan56 19 дней назад

Fasten my seatbelt, let’s go! It’s such a pain when one wall has the window and baseboard heater, one has the closet, one has the entry door, leaving one option. I have read that you should position your bed so as you can see the door, looking at it. Some feng shui principal.

@katie7748 19 дней назад

Ugh. Yes. I can't stand it when a room is so crappily designed that there's really only one feasible option for furniture. Huge pet peeve.

@emiliaescobar7652 14 дней назад

Great video, love the tips about night stands and lighting!

@kuffkitten 19 дней назад

I loved the start of the giggle when he mentioned '...mistakes you all are doing in your bedroom...'

@stephanieh.1633 19 дней назад

So glad I found your channel! 😊

@happy_bubble7 19 дней назад

Rugs give you something to scrape the dust and pet hair from your feet before you hop in bed. Pretty essential. ;)

@DottyDolly-39 17 дней назад

I just use a bath towel, wash it every week lol 😂 nicks gonna hate that one haha 😂😂😂

@mariabarradas4235 19 дней назад

I am a good follower, inside of my tiny walk in closet I have 2 chests of drawers that are antique pine and so are the hangers for the clothes and a couple of big baskets with lids for throws, etc...very informative and fun as usual and no, my clothes are nice but not super chic, lol but even super chic stuff looks better inside a closed space...keep on the great work...thanks Nick.

@lizhoward9754 19 дней назад

I kinda get the “open closet” thing because for 20 years I lived in a very, very tiny row house in DC. The primary bedroom had only 1 of those extremely tiny 1930s closets. The bedroom was only big enough for a double bed and one tiny night stand. There was not enough room for a wardrobe because the doors couldn’t open all the way. Even if I found a wardrobe with sliding doors, the extra 3-6 inches of wood for the frame of the closet would have taken up too much space. My closet in my current home is the opposite--mammoth!

@PurelyCoincidental 19 дней назад

My "nightstand" (actually a low dresser) is about a foot higher than my mattress, and I really appreciate it being that high. I knock things over as it is, and I'm sure I would do it even more often if it were at the same level as me when I was lying down.

@isorna2456 19 дней назад

I love the room at 11:54. Absolutely beautiful and so relaxing.

@amiachez2644 19 дней назад

I agree with everything you said! I cannot stand visual noise! And “ cold” house!

@alicebell 19 дней назад

I’m allergic to dustmites so no rugs, just washable runners in high traffic areas (or single colour yoga mats if you do exercise in your home). And would recommend the same to anyone with asthma/eczema etc. My house is beautifully styled and often admired by visitors so it can be done. Of course a rug would be nice but it is not essential.

@janejones9004 19 дней назад

Bed in the corner gives me sense of safety, I like nestling up into a solid wall.

@ingaurban404 19 дней назад

Thanks for always delivering interesting but at the same time really funny videos!!!😂😂

@moviebuff6490 13 дней назад

Lighting is EVERYTHING! I'm too vain to have anything but the most flattering lighting in my entire home, but especially in the bedroom. I choose paint colors that flatter my complexion also, because light reflects off the walls. I just subscribed to your channel. Your taste is excellent and your satirical personality is amusing.

@user-wj2nq9ix2t 19 дней назад

I’d love you to do a video about studio apartments. I’m 30 with a 300sq ft apartment in California and I know I’m not the only one who can only afford a shoe box and thrifted furniture.

@vaderladyl 19 дней назад

Check Moda Misfit.

@susa5846 19 дней назад

In Germany those apartment sizes are normal for singles, I lived in one for years before my marriage. Today you would call me a maximalist I guess. 😊 I own a piano from my grandma and I'm a book lover, so my apartment was quiet full. I'll never forget this day I had very bad migraine and the neighbor under me was playing his music way too loud... So I went to his door, ringed his bell and when he opened the door I was completely speechless. His flat was exactly like mine. But he had only a table, four chairs and a bed in it. Perhaps I just didn't see his wardrobe but there was so much empty space. The whole flat looked SO luxurious to me! This was the moment I learned what design can do. If you want your bed to vanish consider to buy a bed that can transform into a sofa. Invest in good quality and a piece you really love both from the look and the feeling. It opens up so much space! For me my piano was always the focal point. But a big piece of art is good, too. You can thrift one and paint it over. If you're like me you can change the layout until you're happy. I loved to rearrange everything. Have fun! You'll feel when everything is perfect. ❤

@jasminflores9570 19 дней назад

What are your thoughts about an area rug under bed when there is already carpet?

@aml9135 19 дней назад

Yes, please advise, new construction almost always adds wall to wall carpet

@vickiecoles8214 19 дней назад

I know from other designers that it’s a big no no. But when I lived in my apartment and could not change the stained carpet, I put a beautiful rug on top of it. It made a drastic difference, making my space much cleaner looking.

@Melanie_1224 19 дней назад

This is my question, too!

@bookworm598 13 дней назад

I was wondering about that too! My bedroom has fairly tall carpet so adding a rug seems overkill

@diannevoss7822 18 дней назад

Thanks Nick…you are very entertaining and I love your commentary. ❤

@_silentrose 18 дней назад

I love how fed up he just gets at the very end 😂 I laughed so much throughout this whole video lol the sass was gold 😂😂😂

@PGrew 19 дней назад

Interesting about the rug in that in the coastal southeast US we always roll up our rugs in the summer. It makes the room look cooler. Might be a generational thing grom the 1950s.

@susa5846 19 дней назад

Your comment made me smile, I didn't realize others roll up their rugs in summer, too. Nice greetings from Germany!

@vaderladyl 19 дней назад

Yeah they used to do that back then, and they used to change window treatments according to the season , from heavy fabric to lightweight fabric and back again.