Breakdown of Different Products at Different Price Points

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In this video, I go over 3 different product categories and 3 different price tiers to determine the value of each of the products to help you understand whether you should spend more money on more expensive products. Sometimes it's worth it to spend more money and buy the high end version because you understand the value of that item - sometimes it's not worth it. You really just have to look at what you want and take the time to understand the features of the different offerings and make an informed decision that's right for you!
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04:41 - Mid Priced Rug
05:34 - High End Rug
07:58 - Budget Leather Couch
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06:19 - High End Dining Table
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@Nick_Lewis 2 года назад

This was a tough one to do but I really wanted to help you understand the value of moving up the price tiers - sometimes it's worth it to you, sometimes it isn't. However it all comes down to what you and your family really value. Also, since Wayfair changes their product names and descriptions every 5 minutes, it looks like they've specified now that it is top grain genuine leather. I still stand by what I said in the video, but it's great to see more transparency!

@sgueymard 2 года назад

It was really interesting! 👌🏼Congratulations! High end furnitures are expensive but they are wise investments. Ikea furnitures are made in China and on the last piece i bought, the screws weren't aligned with the holes... Took me 3 hours instead of 10 minutes! Time is money! 😒

@TMB62 2 года назад

I really needed this type of breakdown of items. There are somethings I'm willing to purchase for less and others I am not. This helps tremendously.

@satmet0601 2 года назад

Good clarification, for more on Top grain vs. Full grain "Top grain crusts come from South America and are generally not as clean as European full grain crusts. They often feature scars, bug bites and brand marks. In order to prepare these hides for upholstery purposes, the top grain is removed below any imperfections. This process also removes some of the natural characteristics of the leather, which is offset by embossing a grain and adding pigment to the hide."... so definitely not as durable and not likely to age well. At least it is not "bonded leather" which is not actually leather at all!

@alj2404 2 года назад

Loveeeee this type of content. Please keep them coming!!! 🙂

@countryrose93 2 года назад

FUN FACT: "Genuine leather", contrary to common belief does NOT just mean "this is real leather" it is a GRADE of leather... the LOWEST grade of leather. So yes, it does mean real leather but more than that it, it tells you "this is the lowest quality leather we can sell that is still real leather" You mentioned it doesn't tell you where on the cow, quality, etc, when in reality it does... and it is telling you it is bottom tier leather. So I agree with your putting it in budget. But I thought you should know what Genuine Leather really means. It's not common knowledge but it is VERY helpful info when choosing a product. Top Grain and Full Grain are the other grades, and are better grades of leather. So not to be THAT person but there isn't Genuine Top Grain... kinda like how there isn't a Bachelor's Master's degree

@maybekatiedesigns2375 2 года назад

Am I the only one who subscribed to this channel because he is the one of the few designers that *adds time stamps* and doesn't spend 3 minutes of every video begging us to like, subscribe and turn on the notifications? Just such a breathe of fresh air.

@angelabacker1177 2 года назад

no such thing as a free lunch

@great-garden-watch 2 года назад

Me too! You’re not alone.

@SlimKeith11 2 года назад

That's how they make their money on RU-vid, Dear. This is what bothers you? Sounds more like jealousy. What a freaken Karen.

@tundevirag755 2 года назад

I agree! There are ways to run a RU-vid business tastefully and offer genuine value. And Christina M. has a broomstick up her bum :D Poor soul

@marylut6077 2 года назад

Hi, Nick, I appreciate that you prep and edit so well that you cover so much more information including reasons for your choices than others with same length vid.

@jrazrjjb 2 года назад

YES. Good leather wears IN. Inexpensive leather furniture wears out. A hard lesson to learn.

@Nick_Lewis 2 года назад

Hard but important!

@lose999 2 года назад

About 12 years ago, at Pottery Barn outlet, I scored a solid wood farm table on sale and it still looks good. It was used as a Christmas decor display table; there was no price so they sold it to me for $50! That was the best Christmas present, ever!

@rowangrey6437 2 года назад

A couple of months ago, i did a TON of research finding someone to build me a custom classical guitar. What i found was that you get what you pay for--up to a certain (flexible) price point, and above that, you're pretty much paying for name recognition/prestige more than any significant increase in quality. It kind of sounds like furniture might be a similar deal.

@JasmineBrownOttawa 2 года назад

I agree with your product points, thanks! Take heart, low budget people. Eight years ago I bought an Ikea dining table b/c that's all I could afford. It is still looking great, no dings or scratches, and we used it every day. It has 2 leaves which allows me to seat 8 (10 in a pinch). While I would LOVE a higher budget table, my Ikea table works wonderfully for us :)

@TheFantazingo 2 года назад

I would like to add to this, that we recently bought what we thought was a mid tier table(based on the cost, new), but sadly, while the wood is solid oak strips, the metal fasteners are loose and can't be fastened due to the characteristics of the oak they've chosen. So while the wood is fancier than what they offer at budget ikea, it's not suited to the design of this specific table. So be cautious when looking into mid tier, so not only the surface is what is worth more money but the whole design is thought through. In hindsight I wish I would have insisted on getting a old mid tier table second hand instead.

@creativelife9871 2 года назад

I have the same experience. I have a black/brown dining table that I bought from IKEA around 10+ years ago. Very sturdy, looks like solid wood, still holding it’s color, locking mechanisms still work great & has two leaves seating up to 10. I’ve seen very similar tables that are much much more expensive. When I think of my table, I just smile. If I remember correctly, it was under $300. To this day, I’m still very happy with my purchase.

@bonniemechefske3838 2 года назад

Yep me too cause it was the only wood table I could afford but its still going strong. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, crafts, sewing, games night im astonished! I'm nervous to buy more expensive in case, like the other comment, it turns out to not be such good quality. I dont mind paying if it will last.

@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 2 года назад

I live alone and except for maybe eventually trying my hand at making the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner one of these years (and my family is small, so it would be no more than five people at the table), I don't intend to have anyone eating at it other than myself on a daily basis. I know for certain I don't want children and while a partner would be nice, it's optional. So for the time being, it's just me, myself, and I, lol. I don't want to spend even a grand on a dining room table set and anything over even $700 sounds rather high for me. I have more specific ideas on how I want the rest of my apartment to look and likely will be purchasing online for those things, but for the dining room table, think I'm going to thrift that and see what I can stumble upon. Might find something much cheaper and nicer than what I've been seeing online for my given price range.

@Blinky.Catttt 2 года назад

I like Ikea stuff, but the longevity difference between low budget version and mid-tier and high-tier is not in years, but in decades. A well made leather sofa, a table expertly crafted from solid wood, a handwoven wool rug, can handle hundred+ years of use. Of course, most of us these days aren't buying furniture intending for them to last that long, so low budget versions are perfectly good :)

@andiedonahue9400 10 месяцев назад

Nick! I watched this video because of your recommendation (and link) in your IKEA Top 10 video! I’m so glad I did. I am commenting for the first time. You have become my absolute FAVORITE home designer website. I love your ability to articulate what you need to say in an intelligence, respectful way, even with the awareness that the will inevitably be those who disagree. You GO, my friend don’t be stifled by those who think they set the standard! Yes!!You’re an inspiration !! I am thankful for your sincerity regardless of whether you offend the purists! You are spot on! Thank you so very much for all the effort you put into this content. I have grown to look forward to your posts every day! Keep up the “tell it like it is…sorry, NOT sorry if it offends your peers!”

@divineohnine 2 года назад

LOVE your channel! One of the things I have been doing over the past couple of years is getting really, really nice furniture used. I have two RH dressers in my house that were (barely) used and I paid about the same as I would for a dresser on Wayfair (more than IKEA but way, way less than the RH sticker price). My solid wood dining room table ended up being $800 used, and it was $4,000 new. My Mom scored an entire Ethan Allen like-new dining room set (china cabinet and all) for $300. It cost more to hire people to move it! Ain't no shame in doing whatever your budget will allow, but I do love keeping things out of landfills.

@K3r0411 2 года назад

The problem with jute, sisal, and sea grass, all of which I tried at some point, is that they are not very resilient. Even seagrass doesn’t hold up well, something I learned the hard way by getting a custom sized seagrass rug due to a large area that needed covering. Foot traffic breaks down the fiber, not to mention that our dog is a puker, and wasn’t that fun, and the natural latex on the backside broke down quickly so that the rug damaged my hardwood floors. I’m never getting anything other than 100% wool again.

@lizclark9351 2 года назад

I also thought that jute would be a nightmare to clean or dust so even if I thought they looked pretty I never splurged on them 😂

@heathers8826 2 года назад

My husband and I got into woodworking because we wanted to customize our own furniture using woods that would last us for generations. Our style is very Craftsman. We just couldn't find anything in stores that fit our style or pocketbook.

@Topaz_Estrella 2 года назад

Do you sell your furniture online? We just bought a Craftsman house and I'm struggling to find content about how to decorate it because everyone wants to talk about more modern styles. That totally works if you live in a house that wasn't hand crafted in 1915. I love our old house but I'm picky with furniture and can't find the stuff I want on Wayfair :(

@Ldawg42069 2 года назад

bro getting into carpentry is my dream, it’s cool that you two were able to do that together!

@kristinatroxell9561 2 года назад

I'm making a lot of furniture and decor for our house too since we love Japandi. Finding affordable Japandi furnishings is almost impossible. Especially when they want 1k for something I can make for $400

@marieanne2680 2 года назад

@@kristinatroxell9561 after spending $4000 on tools lol I used to be a finisher, I know all about the allure of tools and then you absolutely have to have the Japanese saws and chisels and of course then you need the special honing stone and and and ... it's a slippery slope that I jumped on gleefully lol

@Topaz_Estrella 2 года назад

@@kristinatroxell9561 we are actually trying to save up to get a locally made Japanese futon. It will be a showpiece for us but will definitely be a bit of a challenge to blend in with the rest of the decor. We need the cushion itself to be a particular color so we'll be working closely with the shop owners. Really excited about it

@bluesteve124 2 года назад

Great explanation of cost vs. value. It's so important to try to convey this to the general public because I think that these days society in general has largely lost touch with these concepts.

@SubhomMitra 2 года назад

Thanks for mentioning this video on your collab with TFD! I really can't see why this has way fewer views than your other videos. Design is by definition thoughtful; if someone's watching this channel they really ought to be thinking their design choices through. A "technical" video like this should be a must-watch.

@11lizgoodall 2 года назад

Checking out a local lumber company could be worth it for a dining table. We found a walnut custom made dining table that seats 8 for $1500! The company mostly sold lumber in bulk but had some random furniture they'd made. Not sure if other companies do that but it could be worth an ask!

@theorderofthebees7308 9 месяцев назад

Great idea , would you suggest google lumber company ?

@kaitlynpatterson6605 8 месяцев назад

So thankful you posted this! I work for a small furniture store and the amount of people who don’t understand what good furniture really costs can get frustrating! They want the absolute best for $4😂

@cs4849 2 года назад

An option for dining room tables - a few years ago I bought a beautiful reclaimed barn wood table top on Etsy for about $800. I got to choose the size and finish. I bought hairpin legs from another company and attached them. I feel like I got a high end dining table for a much more budget price.

@ashleyyyy8833 2 года назад

I regret everything I have ever bought from Wayfair. Even the expensive stuff is junk. Buy nice or buy twice is my new motto for all kinds of shopping.

@vaderladyl 2 года назад

I think it is a toss up with them. I had good luck with pretty much all of their items but had not once or twice.

@CrossoverGenius 2 года назад

My similar tried and true phrase is “buy once, cry once”.

@lael5327 2 года назад

My rule of thumb, if I am interacting with an item nearly daily then I spend more money on it. If I rarely interact with it...well I do love Ikea.

@uncrnsprklfrts5720 2 года назад

Love this! I love how you pointed out it depends on how much use the item is getting! My s/o and I rarely use our living room, we typically are sitting at our computers or cuddled on the bed watching a streaming service. So we spend more on comfy desk chairs and a nice mattress and topper, and are buying a cheap but adorable little sofa from Wayfair because it will mostly be used when we have friends over...which honestly isn't often.

@Nick_Lewis 2 года назад

Totally - it's all about understanding your priorities!

@cvonsutphen 2 года назад

I love the look and texture a jute rug brings to a space. I have a few. The down side for me has been having the rug on a wood floor. The jute fibers break down very easily and create a "dust" that will act like sandpaper on your floor if you are not diligent about vacuuming it up daily. A high quality felt pad is a worthwhile investment, however, it might cost as much as the rug.

@kittykatmeow8323 2 года назад

Definitely spend the money on the couch. We had a $2k pottery barn sectional that we loved. Had it for over 7 years and then passed it on to a family member who still loves it. We weren’t looking to spend that much again so chose a couch half the price from a local fine furniture store. We hate it. It was comfortable for the 30 mins we spent in the store on it but not for hours of family time. Every time we sit on it we wish we would’ve bought the pottery barn couch again. It’s only been a year and we’re about to get rid of it and buy the PB couch. So now it’s like we should’ve just bought the PB couch to begin with. 🤦‍♀️ 🙄

@alittlebitofjessica 2 года назад

This is sort of irrelevant but I really wanted to comment on your sponsor for this video. I’ve never owned a Dyson product but I will share a story. My non-profit reached out to them for a sponsorship and although they declined, they did so respectfully and with the utmost professionalism (unlike most other companies that didn’t reply at all). That always stuck with me and I felt it was worth mentioning. This comment is not sponsored lol

@briannakaye94 2 года назад

$600 for the "budget version" of a dinning table makes me realize how out of touch I am with what it's like to buy new 😅 99% of the things I own are fb marketplace/Goodwill/hand-me-downs 🤷🏼‍♀️

@121476 2 года назад

Wood is expensive (unless you're talking about pine which isn't everyone's taste)

@rosezingleman5007 2 года назад

Same for me and I have pretty high end taste. But that’s the trick to buying used isn’t it? If you’re fairly sure about your own taste, well, your eye gets trained in what to look for.

@user-xg6zz8qs3q 2 года назад

My issue is that cheap furniture exists. Not enough people buy quality furniture. So it's increasingly harder to find second-hand quality furniture cheap.

@liesalllies 2 года назад

Me with my 20 dollar Ikea dining table 👀

@user-qp6lj6gu7s 2 года назад

Inflation really sucks :/

@653j521 2 года назад

My sister bought furniture from a local firm that made it, which was a lower price than cheaply made furniture because she got it at the warehouse, low overhead. That was decades ago and she is still very happy with it.

@tiffytattoo2450 2 года назад

Yes! Same here. Well under 2k for a locally handmade, custom couch. Top quality, like I never found it in a store, or at least not in the price range (you basicallyskip the reseller). Absolutely worth it!

@peggy1844 2 года назад

When we bought a leather sofa 15+yrs ago I was really concerned about the leather quality after seeing a lot of friend’s sofas peeling and cracking but I also had budget constraints. I went with a Thomasville sofa and gave up the customization and choose a style that only had one color option. The quality of leather was high but the cost was kept down because it only had one color option. All these years later it’s a nice soft leather that reminds me of the old Air Force flight jackets.

@sarahjcgillespie 2 года назад

Got so excited to see a new Nick video I fell off my reasonably-priced chair

@andrewf6625 2 года назад

Hi Nick, I want to say thank you SO much for all that you've provided on your RU-vid channel. I just found your channel about a week ago and have already binge-watched almost every video you've made so far! You have such great viewpoints and suggestions. With your tips, I've already reconsidered the entire layout of my living room. I sat down and drew out a whole new 'Practical' layout. I sold a couple of furniture pieces that didn't make sense for the space. Way more functional! Thank you again for teaching me such valuable lessons for designing a space and giving the much-needed tough love that we all need to hear. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. ❤ - Andrew

@mrj0hnster 2 года назад

Nick! I pretty much binged watched all your videos through out the course of 2 months. I also watch Julie Khuu, Garret Le Chic .It’s helped me think about the considerations of how/why/what on design. I shop only second hand, and with patience, and changing my setting to more affluent areas I can find the pieces I want. Just waiting for the Herman Miller lounge chair for a bargain now.

@Nick_Lewis 2 года назад

Fantastic! That's a lot of me to watch!

@kayelle8005 2 года назад

I watch Julie Khuu and Lisa Holt and have just started watching Garret Le Chic (he seems almost like a performance artist - hilarious) and my other huge fave is House of Valentina.

@tlovehater 2 года назад

Been there done that lol

@kathybaker1478 2 года назад

Me too... both a second hand/ vintage shopper, and I really like your videos, Nick!

@kayelle8005 2 года назад

Wish RU-vidrs understood precinct marketing and generosity.

@dianeguy7452 2 года назад

I am a bargain shopper but made a big mistake with dining room chairs. Could not afford good quality parsons chairs. Bought 6 for $300 at Christmas Tree Shops. 5 years in two have broken legs and they’re stained just from sitting in them. I’m on the hunt in thrift shops for new chairs. Wasn’t aware of thrifting 5 years ago. I really like your channel. Informative and humorous all at once

@wholesome122 2 года назад

If you are spending $6k on a table you can just contact a local carpenter to make you one rather than buying from a giga corporation.

@vaderladyl 2 года назад

Yep. You can get craftsman amazing quality for that price.

@jkp62 10 месяцев назад

I have a jute runner rug in my kitchen with a smaller fake Persian runner on top of it really helps with cushion and easy to hose off when needed. I love leather couches, REAL leather is not hot and sticky like the faux stuff, it breathes and gets softer with use and proper care. We just commissioned a new dining table from a local furniture maker in our small town- I was looking for a 48” square expandable table but couldn’t find what I wanted- so, we commissioned one with a 24” leaf- yes, it seems large, but the 48” square will seat 8 easily and when expanded it will seat 12, but the main reason for that particular size is we are card players and we generally host game night at our house with another couple and sometimes 2 couples or when it’s my husband’s turn to host poker night with the guys (usually 8-10 show up), we have just the dining area, no extra family room and our living room has French doors so any wives that are invited along, we hole up in their to either chat or binge some movies. The cost of the oak table will be $3,000, but it is so worth it! Everything in our house is curated from low to high end, if I like something I will buy it (unless it’s high end, that takes not just a lot of thinking about but making sure I save $ for it before purchasing, nothing is impulsive). We run from modern-transitional- mid century-cottage/farmhouse-very vintage (about 80+ years old). We don’t stay in one theme or style but everything flows because the wood pieces are in the same wood family or wood tone from mid-color to dark and aged, upholstery is classic fabrics of velvet and linen (other than our leather sofa) and solid color, for me I have burnt umber and slate blue tones- I can add or change other colors and patterns on them in pillows, throw blankets, curtains, other decor and it all flows together and allows me to change soft decor out on a whim. And plants are staples in my home as I am allergic to flowers and they are natural air filters (though we have air purifiers in all rooms as we live in farm country and have 2 dogs), the bedrooms have 2 plants in them, my kitchen has a lot of herbs and my living and dining is where the hoard lives.

@liesalllies 2 года назад

Nick! Can you please do a video on small bedroom design? Like a typical 10x10 or 12x12 you would see in a North American sfh. Thank you, love your content so much!

@mswhite1532 2 года назад

Wonderful video. I like investing in good quality pieces but also on a budget. Nowadays, one can find very good quality pieces on a budget if they are willing to shop used at thrift stores or online market places. Good for the wallet and environment as well. It would be interesting to see a video on how to shop for “used” good quality classic pieces either locally or nationally.

@sexyshyscorpio 2 года назад

I love your wine cabinet soooo much but it’s so out of my teacher budget! I wish I could find dupe! 😍😍 my heart melts every video you do in your living room.

@nicoleallen3079 2 года назад

I can truly say that I’m incredibly lucky with my furniture finds. My dad used to hand make furniture, so I’ve slowly snagged all of the pieces, including the solid oak and Italian porcelain tile dining room table. My grandma knew I live the tone of teak wood, so she would collect pieces for me. Solid would has always been so important to me, because dogs and kids are not kind. I’m taking my time filling in the small accessory pieces around my house, now that I have the big pieces. It’s always a journey. Thank you so much Nick, for all your insight!

@emluv099 11 месяцев назад

I know you posted this years ago, but THANK YOU for such a helpful video (and channel overall!) I'm just starting out in purchasing furniture on my own and I keep struggling to decide low vs mid budget! It's deciding if I go low budget because I'm early in my career, but risk low quality, or go mid-tier and need to save a bit longer (AKA, no couch for a while) but potentially end up saving because the quality ensures longevity. This was so helpful in understanding what I value so I can begin to decide when to spend and when to save.

@carrierager7419 2 года назад

Very informative and appreciate the focus on understanding what is valuable to you. I didn’t read all the comments but one aspect I didn’t see mentioned is delivery. The couch my daughter just bought from Wayfair arrived in an enormous cardboard box that a couple of truck drivers dropped in her LR. She unpacked it and attached the legs in contrast, the table I bought from C & B was unpacked, assembled, and placed in my DR. Of course with IKEA you’re completely on your own. I value “white glove” delivery. 😀

@loriwolsey6225 2 года назад

That was a very helpful video. I really appreciate your thoroughness in researching. It makes me feel like I can go out and purchase something you have suggested or reviewed and I actually can know what I am getting into. Please do more of these 😁

@genbernier 2 года назад

When we were in Marseille our Airbnb had a jute rug that smelled like feet! Careful with jute rug and bare feet, the rug exfoliate feet really well and all the smelly dead skin stays in the rug!

@cathyadhdwriter 2 года назад

This was such a helpful and informative video! I hope you'll consider doing more of these with other products (coffee tables, chairs, bed frames, etc.) - I really appreciated how you selected things that on the outside seem like the same exact product (but aren't) to help compare what the real difference is. Thanks for another great video!

@BrownEyedGirl1367 2 года назад

What a great idea for a video! I loved it. I always appreciate your non-judgmental, informative content. I’m working my way to a leather sofa, and the choices are daunting. Also, the lower end choices makes perfect sense in certain areas/circumstances. Thank you. 🥰

@veronicaallen88 2 года назад

Would you be able to make a video on the global interior design style? My husband and I have art from traveling, and I love the worldly, well traveled look, BUT I would like to graduate from the millenial’s dorm room boho look 😅 Love all your videos Nick!

@cocoturkeybee 2 года назад

Sounds like boho would be a match for you?

@meh5069 2 года назад

Look into the “collected” design style. Seems like that’s what you’re going for. It’s not so much boho, it’s more so eclectic and maximal. Edited to say: check out the RU-vid channel “Quintessence”

@vaderladyl 2 года назад

There are many videos and articles out there you can check out. But do not limit yourself to the Boho tag and explore other tags as well like eclectic, arts, and others. Check channels like Lisa Holt, Garrett LeChic and such, for starters.

@veronicaallen88 2 года назад

@@cocoturkeybee oh I very much like boho, I’m just don’t want my house to look like I shop at Urban Outfitters

@veronicaallen88 2 года назад

@@meh5069 “Collected” THANK YOU

@lizasoliman723 2 года назад

retailers can label bonded leather as genuine leather. it may be 100% real leather but it will actually fall apart. think of it like a wood composite/particle board; it's flakes of leather bonded together, then embossed with a hide pattern.

@AMT_823 2 года назад

I was JUST having this argument with my sister and cousin the other day about rugs cause they didn't get why I would spend so much money on my bedroom area rug. Needless to say I forwarded them this video with the quickness LOL. Thank you for breaking this down for those that don't get it!

@MmeO 2 года назад

It's funny - I did an insanely expensive rug in my kitchen and my friends couldn't understand it - I LOVE IT, it's beautiful and I have it cleaned each year - I live in my kitchen, it's something to enjoy!!

@shorterstax 2 года назад

I also spent a pretty penny on my bedroom rug, I just love a luxurious feel for the extra coziness before bed

@Nick_Lewis 2 года назад

I think it's important to just be honest about what you're buying so people can make informed choices.

@jujubees 2 года назад

I don't put rugs in my house. A "no rug look" is better than a puked-on rug courtesy of my cats!

@653j521 2 года назад

A T I appreciated that he didn't push the opposite view, either, that we all had to get a wool rug that we have to keep the rest of our life and pass down to our unwilling relatives, or the gods of design would strike us dead. :)

@lynncrf 2 года назад

Another great video for beginners. Thank you so much for explaining this.

@lizard6444 2 года назад

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It helps so much knowing the reason behind the pricing of certain things.

@user-md6ec7wp4m Год назад

Thanks for this video, so relevant! We recently relocated and are looking for some new furniture items, as we could not bring everything with us. Also very interesting - is the durability and cleaning/ stain impact of some materials. For carpets were were told in the shop that pure wool carpets do not stain and sort of repel dirt etc naturally, whereas the blends and more synthetic fibres can absorb and stain far more easily. Not sure if it was just marketing shop talk but found that quite interesting and compelling for the natural wool options.

@yvonnebee5061 2 года назад

I like watching your videos. You managed to go into detail and cover as much as possible. I learn a lot. Thanks

@kagitsune 2 года назад

I love that you categorized everything by what you value! For me, I value longevity, timelessness, design for my growing disability, and the ability to collapse down the item for my next move. Whereas my girlfriend values low price and ease of accessibility when the thing breaks or tears. Luckily we're not planning to live together any time soon 🤣

@stevenmoreau256 2 года назад

Restoration Hardware should definitely not be considered high end anything with manufacturing primarily coming from China and India. A more accurate comparison of high end would be PP Mobler, Cassina, B&B Italia, Fritz Hansen, etc.

@jc2604 2 года назад

He was probably going for "mainstream high end." No one has ever heard of the brands you mentioned.

@VeilOfIllusions 2 года назад

@@jc2604 People versed/interested in actual furniture design will have heard of at least one, if not all, of those.

@jc2604 2 года назад

@@VeilOfIllusions Ok, so like 10 people then. LOL

@KelsaurusRex 2 года назад

He even mentioned "this is by no means super premium or luxury" (5:40) so calm down on the semantics of "high end". Compared to the other retailers he listed it is. For most people, the thought of a couch about the size he showed costing $10,000 is ludicrous, let alone sectionals costing $25,000-60,000+. Consider the average annual salary for the majority of your country, and try to explain the value of spending all of it on a couch.

@mrsherrington 2 года назад

This was a really useful video. Your content is always so well done.

@leticiavillarreal3689 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏🏼 Your choice of couches is great! I really love the Article couch, and they have it in fabric.

@stephaniemaloney4324 2 года назад

What a useful video! I feel like a lot of people are going to have to make choices about where to spend and where to save, and this is good info

@belonging9200 2 года назад

That's why I love to buy midtier products second hand. Because they are durable and I can get them in my price range second hand and still long lasting beautiful.

@catherineslavin7324 2 года назад

Excellent evaluation of the various trade-offs of different tiers of products! Thank you!

@nnm9148 2 года назад

Nick , love your videos, very informative. I appreciate your unpretentious and often very funny delivery.

@Nickelini 2 года назад

This was very helpful. Keep doing these videos

@kayelle8005 2 года назад

I’ve ordered a bunch of furniture from an online only store due to lockdowns. I hate not getting the retail experience. It all arrives tomorrow and I really hope it’s comfortable 🤞

@lastpolarbearcub Год назад

Great video! I usually end up at mid-tier or the higher quality items at budget stores because… Things I value: - good quality materials Things I don’t value: - customization - it’s exhausting to have too many options - pre-assembled - I can always hire a taskrabbit for $100 and usually the price difference is way more than that

@kavisenthil359 2 года назад

One more Awesome content 👏 much needed one!!thank you nick!!😊

@alexsilva-vn7jc 2 года назад

I love living room rugs so much, and Ive owned pretty much every type over the years. However, and this is where it gets gnarly, I´ve had to dispose of pretty much all of them because we have three dogs, and puppy times, upset stomachs, and now lately, the sunset years of one of them, makes it impossible not to spend a bloody fortune on drycleaning. All I can have is a rather thin cotton one, that still gets machine washed pretty frequently. "And that is why we can´t have nice things"... ☺ To tie it in with what Nick is saying, I´d be a fool (and have been) to spend a a lot of money on a durable, beautiful carpet only to watch it get destroyed pronto.

@crissolmontiel 2 года назад

I still think RH is overrated, I notice a lot of their pieces don't have real wood.

@Edgeofthecontinent 2 года назад

Bought a RH sofa and it is c**p. Sags under cushions, feet broke. RH when contacted could care less. It never got a lot of use, so I’m not at all impressed and will NEVER shop there again.

@rz1974 2 года назад

True, most of its ply with veneers, granted this makes sense given the scale of their pieces and mass production (for example a small woodworker could oversee wood choice easily), it certainly has a huge upcharge due to brand recognition, or maybe the price is what gives it that clout to begin with

@vaderladyl 2 года назад

They are riding on their fame train and are truly overrated. There are way better places to buy and even get real wood for those prices.

@newhousehome 2 года назад

I get most of my furniture used and my goodness I can get a 50 year old beautiful solid wood piece that needs dust and polish for a fraction of the price of brand new pressed cardboard junk. I am seriously in love with what quality once was. I get this vibe that older products were built to last and newer things are so often built to break down. Perhaps that's just me looking to very common items. I think to get decent furniture these days you have to pay soooo much. I see so many people buying cheap furniture that makes a home look quite a lot like a big dorm room.

@dsa2591 10 месяцев назад

My closest Ikea is 2.5 hours away, and their shipping is so exorbitant, I mostly shop second hand stores, marketplace, etc. for similarly priced items of higher quality. I'm not all that crazy about having brand new or name brand stuff, so it works well for me. If I want cheap stuff, there is plenty for sale around here in this university town.

@jennifergraham3752 2 года назад

Another fantastic video Nick! I love that you often feature local independent companies and craftspeople.

@Nick_Lewis 2 года назад

I always try! Union has amazing stuff and I've loved them for years.

@jollyexotic 2 года назад

Hey Nick, thanks for doing this video! Can you do one on sustainably sourced furniture? Do you think this quality is more likely found in the higher-tier products?

@loganmomable 2 года назад

Loved this one ! Excellent discussion!

@kathrynmccarthy 2 года назад

I definitely love antiquing and DIYing as a way to get those higher quality products at a lower cost. Sometimes it's worth forking over the money though, especially if you know that product is something you see being passed down to future generations.

@ashy812a 2 года назад

Omg please continue this series!

@myXmasOldies 2 года назад

17 years ago I picked up a wood table and 4 chairs for $100. My husband refinished my table and he will be refinishing my chairs in the near future.

@Irunwithscissors63 Год назад

I love the way you talk about colabs with such enthusiasm - and I’ve never heard of these people lol

@connieclay2735 2 года назад

I watch your videos whether or not I’m interested in the topic because I enjoy your humor.😊 I have an extra bedroom that I want to use as a guest bedroom a few nights a year but more of a flex space the rest of the year. Will you consider doing a video on using a bedroom as a flex space?

@gailremp8389 10 месяцев назад

My home is in RH…’Really Hokey.’ ’,but I’m happy …Ten years ago I bought two Sealy loveseats in Elizabethan Silver fromWayfair…gray wasn’t in but color is gorgeous. . For $700. Total. They were delivered and they are as beautiful today as they were then. ,,,,and they’re very comfortable to fall asleep on. I can attest to that..

@patriciakelly69 2 года назад

Thank you. Good advice as always. X

@qmanh72 2 года назад

I don't consider Restoration Hardware high end in terms of quality, just pricing. I would label it as mid-tier. It's all styling and beautiful photography. I own RH barstools, shelves, and patio furniture. If you want a high end leather sofa, get Roche Bobois. Mine is as thick as elephant hide, 20 years old, and still in excellent condition.

@TwoWildSunflowersEst 2 года назад

Woo hoo!! Always looking forward to when your videos are uploaded. Tough, but at least it's honest! Keep on doing what you're doing. I adore you! ❤from the U.S.

@breannelee4638 2 года назад

Great video!!! You are absolutely right! You get what you pay for thank you!!

@joannefreeman3573 2 года назад

Palliser from Winnipeg are beautiful with amazing mechanics. Mine. Is totally adjustable with neck lumbar and feet. Totally worth the money

@StorytimewithSai 2 года назад

Wow! Thank you for sharing 🥰 Happy Holidays everyone! 🌲✨

@kassiedomino 2 года назад

We got a custom couch from San Francisco that took foreverrrrrr to receive, but it was totally worth it in the long run. It’s been a year and it’s in perfect condition and we absolutely love it. If you have the time, custom is the best option!

@ladyeowyn42 10 месяцев назад

We did custom too, a leather furniture company in Seattle. That sofa is still very much going strong after a decade (with cats and kids) and still so comfy.

@sophiespal 2 года назад

Great video! I also love that you are Canadian!

@EXW9 2 года назад

This is the first time I give a like to a video because of its sponsor segment. Great products and good presentation as well!

@rhysennin 2 года назад

I bought a leather sofa 14 years ago at Scandinavian Design. The salesman just happened to mention rhat coated leathers are hot. I decided to pay extra for uncoated leather. So glad I did. It still looks like new and is comfortable winter and summer. It breathes!

@Soistoi-meme Год назад

1. I stopped watching for a bit bc Nick talks so fast - he’s addressed in one of his videos… But, you get used to it after a while, especially because he’s interesting, honest, and on point. 2. I have the IKEA dining table. Landed on it after looking at dozens and returning one… Absolutely Love it! It’s too heavy for me to move without struggle or help, it seats a lot of folks and looks like solid wood, and I’ve gotten a Ton of compliments on it. Sooo, you get what you pay for, but sometimes you can get what you want without breaking the bank.

@MollyTheUkulele 2 года назад

So knowledgeable on the manufacturing process and why things cost what they do

@BreakingStubad 2 года назад

I’ve got a jute rug that passes almost for woven wool because of how soft it is, and they do have patterns

@Claudio-gv2lz 2 года назад

My dad is a carpenter and goes into peoples houses and builds them furniture. In the trade using better and higher quality materials doesn’t reflect on the price the customer is paying and this is true for 90% of companies. A higher quality material that can cost say $200 to build will reflect in something lime a 600-800 dollars increase in what the customer is paying, so some times it is not really worth it

@jelliclejemima07 Год назад

This was a very cool idea for content. Good job, Nick.

@DonnaBorooah 2 года назад

Hey Nick! Your videos have been so valuable for furnishing and decorating our first home. Jute rug question. I’m hoping to layer it under a more special rug in a high traffic area (entry way of the home) but the space doesn’t match standard rug widths. Would I be a total idiot for cutting a jute rug to size? Thank you in advance!

@Christine-uf3oj 2 года назад

Everything I have ever had from IKEA, with the exception of one plastic children's footstool, has been absolute shite and broken almost immediately. I used to buy IKEA because that's all could afford, but I have discovered that for high-use furniture, paying for quality is much more cost-effective over time,

@nerdsunscripted624 2 года назад

To quote Futurama on the quality of IKEA: “Enjoy your affordable Swedish crap”

@Isanniel 2 года назад

Then you bought their cheapest option. My Norden kitchen table in solid Birchwood is over 10 years old and looks as good as new. It's been taken apart multiple times and is still as sturdy as when I bought it.

@chrisraee2033 2 года назад

Such a great video! And u have a shoutout to the wonderful mid tier Sven!!! Love that couch

@safaa9654 2 года назад

Wow happy for you that you got this sponsorship! Dyson is awesome xD

@carolefreeman2544 2 года назад

Our leather couch (love seat) is over 15 years old and still looks new (except from a few cat scratches on one of the arms)

@BY-ib9ew 9 месяцев назад

You definitely get what you pay for. How much you are willing/able to pay is up to you. Personally I would splurge on the big statement pieces like the sofa and dining table.

@organize40 2 года назад

8:52 "What hide of the cow" did the leather come from. That was funny.

@marjoriesmales7917 2 года назад

Going to estate sales, garage sales, auctions, and working with local people on ETSY are all viable options to store/online shopping.

@michelletothill8551 2 года назад

Great Video. We had a solid pine dining room table from IKEA for 30 years. It stood the test of time. Sure it got surface wear, but that's ok. I love the patina of old leather jackets and furniture.

@organize40 2 года назад

Keep in mind that the IKEA table purchased 30 years ago will most likely have a better quality then one purchased today. Enjoy your table.

@vaderladyl 2 года назад

@@organize40 Oh yeah. Budget furniture from 30 years ago was way better made than today's budget furniture. I know that first hand too.

@user-xg6zz8qs3q 2 года назад

I swear that the unassuming Melltorp table from IKEA is durable AF. You can keep decades and it will still look new.

@babysisdolls3336 2 года назад

i like the very slim bronze/gold side table or pedastal you have....need

@kayelle8005 2 года назад

Viscose is a semi-synthetic type of rayon fabric made from wood pulp that is used as a silk substitute, as it has a similar drape and smooth feel to silk. It’s considered semi synthetic due to all the chemicals used in its production.

@southernfriedkiwi6340 2 года назад

I bought a solid rosewood(Indian teak) 6-8 person dining table from Costplus imports in L.A, 20 years ago for less than $300. It's one of our favourite pieces and has travelled the U.S with us. I would only buy solid wood if you move around a lot.