Home Decor You Need to STOP Buying ASAP & AFFORDABLE Alternatives! Interior Designer Tells All!

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In today's video, we discuss home decor and furniture that you NEED to stop buying! We all love to pick up these home decor items, but there is a more strategic shopping strategy that can save you money and keep your home looking beautiful. For example, so many of us buy coffee table books from HomeGoods that are overpriced or don't add any style to our homes when we could instead reuse books we already own or buy decorative boxes that LOOK like coffee table books, but actually store items that easily clutter up your surfaces.
In today's video I talk about rugs, coffee table books, seasonal decor, decorative pillows, storage containers, and things you can't return! While I tell you why you shouldn't buy these items, I also provide you with aesthetically pleasing, affordable alternatives! Are there other items that you think people need to stop buying?
Which home decor item are you guilty of buying? Let me know down below ⬇️!
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0:00 Introduction!
0:38 Rugs from HomeGoods
3:02 Decorative Pillows
6:29 Storage Containers
9:03 Seasonal Decor
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@KivaBrent 3 года назад

I apologize for the audio troubles! I used a new editing software this time around and while it sounded good on my end, I can see that you are all having difficulty hearing me. I do apologize and I see your comments! I am working to fix this for subsequent videos and unfortunately, I can’t fix it retroactively. Your feedback is appreciated! Have a beautiful day 😊.

@girlygal098 3 года назад

I'm grateful for closed captioning, as I'm hearing impaired. Thank you for thinking about those of us who are audio challenged. 👍

@sophiamitchell907 3 года назад

The audio was perfect on my end.

@anav7774 3 года назад

What a relief to read this!!!I thought I was getting deaf!!! Thank you for the advices. They are appreciated, they make so much sense. In youtube it's hard to find someone that does not compell you into massive shopping all year round, no matter the reason (change of season, tendencies...).

@doratiscareno5856 3 года назад

ARVIN BUYS THEM THE RUGS.... HG

@barbarak2836 3 года назад

I could hear you fine, although the sound got softer, then louder in different sections. That was not a big deal! I have only been watching you for a short time, and this was definitely the most helpful of your videos.

@siddakarim 3 года назад

THIS is how you do a “DO NOT” video! You don’t insult your viewers... You don’t income shame your viewers... You give them actionable steps and strategies to make their dollar stretch and homes more functional! Thank you KB!❤️ (BTW: I’m still going to get the OXO storage containers! They’re just too pretty!😩 But I’ll get mine from Homegoods for a few dollars less!☺️)

@soriyazz 3 года назад

I love her. She never tries to shame folks.

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. EVERYONE deserves a beautiful home, regardless of their budget and I’m on a mission to make that happen. I’m in total support of the containers when you get them affordably! Thank you again 💕💕.

@mikawallace9509 3 года назад

So true! This is the best take on "do not buy" that I've seen. Thank you for real KB🙌🏽

@julieerickson3780 3 года назад

Thanks KB! I’m totally on board with you on the holiday decor items. I’ve spent a lot of money on this and now am downsizing and keeping it to a tiered tray. 💕

@siddakarim 3 года назад

@@KivaBrent ❤️💪🏾

@lorijoseph1464 3 года назад

“Don’t buy something just because. Don’t buy something because I bought it. Don’t buy something because an influencer bought it. Buy it because you love it.” THANK YOU FOR THIS! 💜

@christenthomas712 3 года назад

Was just browsing through the comments and began reading this at the EXACT time she was saying it....so freaky

@7LemonGwen 3 года назад

Don't buy because it's on sale. If you wouldn't buy it for full price, don't buy it JUST because it's on clearance.

@elenasoto5026 2 года назад

That’s 100 % right

@TessieDobey 3 года назад

"Stop purchasing $50 containers for $2 boxes of cereal." I hear you sis!

@Listen2me400 3 года назад

But where can I buy $2 boxed cereal, not in my hood. Everything’s sky high these days.

@barbarak2836 3 года назад

If you use pasta sauce, or pickles, wash out the glass containers and tear off the labels. They make great containers. I realize that only works for some things; that's not going to work for spaghetti!

@AnaMartinez-jl8pp 3 года назад

@@barbarak2836 maybe a pickle jar 🤷‍♀️

@goldfishsnake 3 года назад

ugh so true! how about just, don't buy secondary containers when the food already comes in a container? I don't understand this trend of buying packaged goods and then moving them from one package into another package... because aesthetics? like sure some things you can buy in bulk or need protection once opened but a lot of people take the plastic containers to an excessive place!

@agroxoo 3 года назад

@@goldfishsnake this is mind boggling to me. I saw a girl on tik tok taking her frozen veggies out of the bag and putting them into containers for her freezer. 🤦🏼‍♀️

@EvelynGarcia-yk9pg 3 года назад

I love that the algorithm introduced me to this lady, she’s saving me money!!!

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Welcome!!!

@jlynn4736 3 года назад

Just found your channel! I absolutely agree with all of your practical advise, and your delivery resonates with me... so I subscribed! Thanks!

@deedeemarie 3 года назад

Same!! 💕

@MissMolly3377 2 года назад

Yes, she is awesome.

@shelbyhourigan9620 3 года назад

“Quit acting like those little purchases don’t matter”.... I needed to hear that hard truth!!

@stacygrenado6934 3 года назад

I don't get coffee table books or random books around the house as decor because it feels like I'm trying too hard to convince people that I'm well-read.

@lucybraun8969 3 года назад

Coffee table books are more about their pictures than in-depth reading. That's why they're on the coffee table, rather than in your library.

@sunrae7680 3 года назад

@@lucybraun8969 Actually, they can also be a conversation piece to start an intellectual conversation or debate.

@josephinebournes8212 3 года назад

Agreed!!!

@sonyabolden9652 3 года назад

I actually use books in my library & I change them out

@pamelamcfadden337 3 года назад

I don't have anyone that doesn't know me into my home.

@whitneywillie4471 3 года назад

Also when thrifting I always bring my mini tape measurer. No more buying wrong size pieces lol.

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Yes!! I have a mini one attached to my keys!

@victoriasmith8312 3 года назад

Smart ♥️

@J_Kwan 3 года назад

That’s genius!!

@lokicooper4690 3 года назад

Excellent idea. I think it's mostly professionals who think to do this. My mom carries a mini tape measure in her purse. I always have dimensions written down so I know what fits.

@MissMolly3377 2 года назад

That is a great idea.

@marymeyer6578 3 года назад

One thing I have found with purchasing pillow covers, I’m not storing 20 pillows. I have six or eight and I change the covers and they’re always out. So I’m only storing the pillow covers which takes up a lot less space 👍🏻 Also, Amazon has a great selection of pillow covers in a variety of sizes.

@WereRen 3 года назад

That was my first thought too; the sheer space pillows take up! Not only are cleaning pillows hard but “cleaning them up” ie storing them is too, unless you want to donate seasonal pillows.

@juliamontejo1520 3 года назад

Growing up my mom always got dish towels for each season, and I’ve started doing that now too, because they’re easy to store but a cute way to add something in the kitchen for the holiday. And she would buy fresh flowers that went with the season because they get discarded anyway. I’ve started to do these things too so i don’t feel fomo about seasonal decor!

@trianna2008 3 года назад

This. We’d always have curtains, tablecloths, kitchen linens, bedding sets, etc. that matched each season/weather. Sometimes we’d switch them out for a change of pace out of season, but it’s a fairly inexpensive way to easily decorate your house. Plus, nearly all of these things have lasted 20+ years.

@MeetingtheMorning13 3 года назад

Such a great idea!!! Love using natural decor instead of buying something you either get sick of and toss or you have to store.

@generationbebe4659 3 года назад

I do the same.. something small for each season.. but not Christmas tho.... Christmas i go all out😂

@maze4028 3 года назад

I started getting the ones at the Target dollar spot, 2 kitchen towels for $5 for every season. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@shonthedivinediva8462 3 года назад

Same. A tablecloth and kitchen towels are quick inexpensive ways to lift the area.

@lulubelle65 3 года назад

The idea of fake books hurts me to my very soul. Buy books about things you love, or places you’ve been and they’ll be stylish forever.

@barbarak2836 3 года назад

I'm glad someone else feels that way; that hurt to read that "for Instagram photography" phrase n the description for those.

@gbolt1403 3 года назад

All of our books are mostly about art, architecture, and travel because those are things we love and we’ve actually read them. They also happen to be very beautiful and “aesthetic”. You will never see that tacky trendy of turning them so the pages face forward instead of the actual book title.

@TheBohodiva 3 года назад

Yea I’m big on this one too. Actually the first thing that catches my eye in someone’s home. The book collection can say a lot.

@Collageartist69 3 года назад

People buy books for show. They don't read anymore. Sad.

@claragudelhoff8407 3 года назад

Imagine that embarrassing moment. You open someone's beautiful coffee table book and find their toy collection inside instead.

@thisissamantha7484 3 года назад

Another point for pillows: buy bigger inserts than pillow covers to make them more fluffy!

@RuthiesVlogWorld 3 года назад

Yes.....

@VirginiaEaston 3 года назад

Yes. I do this allllllll the time. Because I had to many pillows and no way to put Them when not in use.

@christinog742 3 года назад

Thank you!

@dalidzucheredi2495 3 года назад

I agree

@lisap2752 3 года назад

I learned the hard way 😩😩

@cjo7277 3 года назад

I hate the designer coffee table book trend. Thanks for bringing it up.

@carolinaavelar5383 3 года назад

I love this, reminder of a house being a home not just a trend

@its_eVa_ief1980 3 года назад

Exactly

@GraceKugrena 3 года назад

لاورىخًبًة

@reneemitchell5325 3 года назад

I like to recycle my glass pasta sauce jars and use them for storage in my pantry.

@lsamoa 2 года назад

same!

@blusky3712 2 года назад

This is a great idea!

@Tanniab09 2 года назад

I do the same

@alfienykabutler5919 3 года назад

You're making way too much sense KB. The world ain't ready for you. 🤗

@zainabfarooq9468 3 года назад

Totally agree with you

@Katy809RD 3 года назад

Yup, idk what some people are complaining about here..

@noladowntown 2 года назад

Ditto

@DavidOwenCreates 3 года назад

I got all glass containers for my food and I got my collection from multiple stores including dollar tree!!! I always look for deals and you can't go wrong with glass

@Glim246 3 года назад

We do glass too. I pick them up at discount stores or tag sales, thrift shops etc. We have a rack over the microwave where all the baking staples go, a niche in our built-in where dried fruits and nuts and snacks live and instead of boxes of cereal on top of the frig the jars have cereal, pasta, beans, lentils etc. I love how the food serves as decoration as well as the pretty glass jars and everything stays dry and clean.

@MissMolly3377 2 года назад

Hi David. I'm happy to see you over here. I always wonder if the people I watch ever watch these types of videos. I don't think some of them do. 🤦 😂 I guess I am late to this video. Anyway, glass is so much better. Plastic is just not good for us, so glass is the way to go. I don't do this trend, but, if I did, I would buy glass. 😊

@natalielawyerchick 3 года назад

This is one of the BEST “don’t buy” videos I’ve ever seen

@nancydrazil3669 3 года назад

I always buy the pillow covers and just put them over my existing pillows.

@sonyabolden9652 3 года назад

Me too! Ikea & Amazon are my go to's for covers.

@rainbomg 3 года назад

Lolz me too. And sometimes the inserts cost more than an ugly sale pillow would.

@sayitaintso417 3 года назад

I buy the pillows from Homewood that have the nicest inserts, and then I rotate my pillow covers with ones I got elsewhere.....helps things consistently feel new!

@staceykersting705 3 года назад

Please encourage ppl to reuse the plastic containers from Costco, etc. i've found the ones nuts and snack mix come in to be invaluable. We buy too much plastic as it is.

@denisecarter5117 3 года назад

A few months ago I had a light bulb moment and realized how many of those bags I was throwing away. I haven’t paid for bags since.

@sunrae7680 3 года назад

I reuse glass jars.

@marshadarville6471 3 года назад

So true! I have used them for all over my home. Examples: popcorn in the pantry, Baking soda for cleaning, even Ice melt in the garage.

@staceykersting705 3 года назад

@@marshadarville6471 I'v got popcorn, almonds, walnuts, coconut,,flour, raisins, etc. in mine. They look good to me!

@suek7086 3 года назад

I have a cupboard for dry goods in my camper. I took a bunch of those nut containers( my 92 year old father hoards), I spray painted the lids a cute color, put labels on them, and lay them on their sides. They look cute and were free.

@DavidOwenCreates 3 года назад

I found a $150 rug for $25 ++++ another $150 rug for $30 at a resale shop! The rugs were brand new wrapped up I plastic just donated or discontinued from target or something.. I still love my rugs...they are jute woven and have fringe on the ends!!

@paulnegro8383 3 года назад

Those stores reward used rugs.

@lindap.p.1337 3 года назад

I love used items, recycle!

@qveenissac 3 года назад

The timestamps are a welcome feature! Who puts timestamps in a design video? This woman! And it is appreciated.

@sprimm5298 3 года назад

Home decor. .............👌 Personal style. .................👌 Money saving tips. ........... ..👌 Generous with good advice........ 👌 Beautiful. ....................👌 Thanks Kiva

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Omg thank you so so much!! You’re so sweet! 💕

@AVA-MARIA 3 года назад

I am so over the coffee table books, the giant beads and the dreaded pampas grass 😜🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

@jlkitz1775 3 года назад

Hahaha 😆, same!

@beccalussier3827 3 года назад

I have books that I place around my home but they are not your typical “coffee table book.” They are books that I get anyway because I honestly love to read and they are about subjects that I am genuinely interested in. Many times you can pick up fantastic books at thrift stores for next to nothing. I never really understood the wooden bead thing but farmhouse is not really my style so maybe that is a farmhouse thing. Maybe try other florals, branches. There are so many interesting textures and colors & honestly the prices they’re asking for dried pampas grass is a bit insane. I go out in the garden or forever along the river. Just be safe and don’t cut things down that you shouldn’t. Check local ordinances. Call your HOA manager. Sometimes the landscaping at the end of a season is going to die anyway. Ask if you can cut some of the tall ornamental grasses at the end of the season. You can dry it for use. Remember that trends come and go because so many people jump on the bandwagon. Stay true to your own personal style and you will end up with a home/space that you love. ❤️

@thetipsyrabbit5758 3 года назад

I wish more stores would sell the pillow covers! I end up making my own.

@sunrae7680 3 года назад

I've been making my own covers forever, with no sewing machine.

@highlyfavoredMG 3 года назад

Amazon has beautiful velvet ones 2 for 15 for 20x20.I get my feathered inserts from ikea for 6 and 10 dollars.

@23695angel 3 года назад

Amazon have a lots of pillow covers, I bought mine for Xmas, Easter etc.

@solidstate9451 3 года назад

I made pillow covers with the same fabric I made my curtains of.

@janeforever 3 года назад

For my containers I wash & reuse the plastic & glass jars that other foods come in. I've got various sizes so have everthing that i want to store covered, especially my different pastas, dried beans, & similar items.

@TheVegan6 3 года назад

Pillow covers also make a great beginner sewing project, get old curtains/tablecloths at the resale shop, wash them thoroughly & then you'll have pillow covers nobody else in the world has

@MissMolly3377 2 года назад

Yes!!!

@sl3772 3 года назад

I get my coffee table books from the thrift store for $1-$2 each. Take off the ugly paper cover and VERY likely it's a neutral coloured hard cover book with white, black, gold, or silver text. And choose books that resonate with YOU! I've been able to find so many awesome coffee table books based on nature and places I love to travel and they look awesome, cost almost nothing, and of course are second hand. I do have a small handful of coffee table books on interior design that I actually have read and enjoyed and to me those are worth it - but if I'm not interested in the contents of the book, I'm not buying it. I don't like owning meaningless stuff as filler.

@angelwings1979 3 года назад

This is what I do as well. There are so many places to get cheap books, yard sales, book fairs, antique stores, flea markets, etc. I have always paid attention to what books people own and what they say about the person. So I only surround myself with books I love.

@karenlynch7595 3 года назад

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@babywaffles9985 3 года назад

I love this!

@goudjomichel 3 года назад

Having those brands name books 📚 looks so tacky and cliché. It doesn't make you fancy I promise I'm tired of seeing that. 😩

@angelamalcolm3330 3 года назад

I concur

@lindap.p.1337 3 года назад

I thought coffee table books were for my moms and grandmas generation. I had no idea people still do that!

@veevee5187 3 года назад

Yes 👏👏👏👏

@bagpipes978 3 года назад

I completely agree. I am sick and tired of seeing "Tom Ford." So trite and pretentious now. No one reads that book. It's all "smoke and mirrors."

@lsamoa 2 года назад

@@bagpipes978 Ikr? I don't even find Tom Ford's work to be particularly good, it would never cross my mind to buy a whole book about it just because it has a cover that some people find nice.

@leighamarie07 3 года назад

Pillowcases are so much easier to store than full on pillows

@nicw3251 3 года назад

Buy what makes you happy. Whether that’s pillows, books, etc. Don’t worry about what someone else thinks.

@yahmein 3 года назад

If only there were a store dedicated to just pillow covers and inserts!

@Diva380 3 года назад

I know, right? For now, I think Amazon & Walmart have decent pillow inserts. And then there are sites like Zazzle where you can design your own pillow and then buy a version of it that is a zippered pillow case & an insert. I really wish that more stores sold separate pillow covers.

@CowboyBike06 3 года назад

JoAnne’s (& online) has feather pillow inserts and they often have sales. After Christmas they had boxes of six 24”x 24” feather pillow inserts for half the price. I’m still kicking myself for not purchasing them at that time. Next ‘After Christmas Sale’!

@fondaauldridge99 3 года назад

Try Amazon Search pillow covers

@brendaindallas9880 3 года назад

Woven nook is a great online resource that sells pillow covers and inserts separate. Their prices are reasonable. Also check Etsy.

@ashleys4652 3 года назад

There is! Amazon. Soooo many choices.

@esmereldapinchon1422 3 года назад

Love that you focus on budget friendly choices.

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

I love helping people save money!

@lisabellissimo2896 3 года назад

I just finally discovered pillow covers at IKEA Nice options and great prices!!! Buy the inserts there too and then file the covers in a drawer by season ! Or get new ones every year !

@lindablackerby9819 3 года назад

I’ve had some pricey rugs in my home, but I have to say one of my most favorite rugs ever is the one I bought last year from Costco! It’s so soft and luxe. It pays to shop around online for sure.

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Yes!! I always see that Costco carries great rugs and even furniture! Thanks so much for watching Linda! 💕

@fluffytail6355 3 года назад

I was just going to post that Costco has some NICE rugs!!! Thank you for posting this comment for me ❤️. Great minds think alike.

@redroses73 3 года назад

Kiva,tank you for speaking slower in this video.We watch you from all over the world so when you speak so fast,we cannot follow you. And we love you😀

@luciaa6775 3 года назад

And louder, please, for lord’s sake!!

@thecomplexion7524 3 года назад

@@luciaa6775 she was loud

@tinam761 3 года назад

@@luciaa6775 you can slow the speed of the video so that she won’t sound too fast for you. Go to the right hand top corner and there are three dots ... click on them, scroll to playback speed and select a speed above the word “normal”. I hope that helps!

@dira1640 3 года назад

A good alternative I've found to the coffee table books is displaying catalogs that are mailed to me. So many of them have beautiful covers and I'm happy that I'm able to find a way to make use out of them rather than just flipping through and then throwing them out.

@celestehess4910 3 года назад

Those glasses look stunning on you! I'm about to get off work and go shop and telling my husband you made me! Have a great weekend😘

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Thank you Celeste!! Yes!!! You can ALWAYS blame me!

@jamiehensley2728 3 года назад

OMG the pillows! Why in the world are throw pillows so pricey!? I started just buying Poly Fill in bulk and stuffing it into the inexpensive inserts you recommended

@TheDriftwoodlover 3 года назад

I have been looking for pillows and agree - geez some places want up to $200 for one throw pillow. 🤣🤣

@gericolgrove380 3 года назад

Use the cheapest bed pillows as filler. They are cheaper than PolyFil. I buy mine at Walmart.

@lindap.p.1337 3 года назад

I buy used pillows at a donation shop. Lots are brand new but I can always spray a little Lysol on it. I end up spending $2 or $3 for the forms. I do the same for my front porch and screened in porch pillows.

@aTwistedSista 3 года назад

Omg Kiva. When you were getting into detail about cleaning the storage containers and water getting into the seals of those fancy ones i was like “ we are on the same wavelength!”

@lsamoa 2 года назад

I love it when designers care about how things will be cleaned

@annemegan9721 3 года назад

My Dad used to tell me "Mind the pennies and the dollars will follow". So true! I'm like you, I love Xmas and have a lot of Xmas decor. For other holidays, like Easter, I set a budget ($20 or so) and I decorate with tulips or hyacinth, bowls of jelly beans, etc. Things that are festive and can be used, enjoyed or discarded easily when holiday is over. Love your motto of no budget shaming! :) Always enjoy your videos!

@653j521 3 года назад

anne megan And look for huge bargains after holidays. Plan for the next year. :)

@suicidalthotss 3 года назад

I love that idea with the tulips! Sounds cute. 😊

@kimdoughman5859 3 года назад

I've definitely got a room full of things that I bought that I should've waited until my vision was timed the right way instead of buying ahead of time and then just storing it because by the time I actually see the vision through my style has changed or I decide on some thing else so I've definitely been guilty of doing some of the things that you are encouraging us to think about I totally now work my best to shop with intention and I love you saying that because I'm really big on that shopping with intention and taking my time and not being in a hurry even if it goes out of stock it'll come back in stock and if it doesn't I'm sure I'll find something else equally as beautiful so as usual thank you for all your pearls of wisdom have a great weekend😘😘😘🥴👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@63Lsp 3 года назад

I love the coffee table book call-out because to me displaying books means you've read them and they're out because you like leafing through or you want your guests to lead through aad maybe even discuss. Just personal pref. Kind of a functionalist I guess😊

@darcyferrigno 3 года назад

I appreciate you addressing the small dollar amounts adding up. We have a saying in our house "death by ten dollars" A subscription here, a purchase there, etc can at up to going towards a vacation or investment.

@EmpressSolstice 3 года назад

All solid tips. I have been buying pillow covers for years because I like to change my decor in small ways quite often.

@annbrookens945 3 года назад

Ohh! I love that you've suggested web-searching rugs to find them cheaper! I shop for rugs and decide I can't afford the ones I like!

@JM-vj2sx 3 года назад

I got my living room rug online at wayfair and am so happy with it.

@allgirlreview433 3 года назад

Kiva I love the seasonal advice. I love all the décor when it shows up in stores but I never buy any because I don't know what to do with it. The idea of having one dedicated space to decorate is just so smart.

@girlygal098 3 года назад

Your advice on large purchases like rugs is so wise. And I love your close cropped hair--it's very chic. Your personal style is beautiful and understated. Elegance ages well. ♥

@ellison2024 3 года назад

Brilliant! I am 50 and just figured some of this out in the last few years as I had to declutter/evaluate my shopping habits. Thank you for putting this out.

@claragudelhoff8407 3 года назад

I love coffee table books and I actually read and reread them. I also love flicking through other people's books, so I'd be severely disappointed if I opened a coffee table book and found a bunch of forgotten phone chargers. I agree with everything else though. And the rug tip is great

@paris6826 3 года назад

I’m a sewer so I make all of my pillow covers and my satin sleeping pillow cases. As usually, this was full of great content. Thank you KB!

@fluffytail6355 3 года назад

My best friend is a quilter and when we travelled together, we went to a fabric shop and she noted all the designs I fawned over then sneakily purchased the fabric and made me 2 pillow covers and shipped them to me for Christmas along with an IKEA gift card to cover the cost of the appropriate sized inserts. Best gift ever!! ❤️❤️

@nursee2786 3 года назад

I love the idea of having one space for seasonal decor. That is going to come in handy when I retire and downsize.

@crissolmontiel 3 года назад

I decorate for Christmas from November to end of December then nothing until June when I switch to summer and then from September to November is Fall.

@kimdoughman5859 3 года назад

Hey sis! Happy Friday oh my word you look gorgeous that top with the gold is such a vibe Gorgeous!!!! Love all these tips!❤️❤️❤️

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Thank you so much Kim!! You're seriously the best!

@tracyrampone5955 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing! Kiva is quite the lifestyle diva... Not the unattainable uber expensive kind (looking at you Martha Stewart), the common sense talking best friend kind. 😊

@PelloTap 3 года назад

OXO containers bring me joy when I open my pantry. They make me feel fancy and put together. I'm frugally bougee so I always buy them on sale or discounted. Lol

@bagpipes978 2 года назад

I really love your idea of having a designated tray in which to put seasonal decor and that's it. It contains and limits the amount of seasonal decor one can purchase. That is really a great idea! Thank you.

@intricatelytangled 3 года назад

I so agree about the seasonal decor. Pick one holiday/season to go all out and touches for the others. I use seasonal scent candles along with a pumpkins for fall, a simple spring wreath for Easter. Great tips!

@thelovingfawn 3 года назад

I really needed to hear the tip about things you can’t return. I got carried away with thrifting once before and ended up with a lot of cool things I had no place or space for 😭

@ASNY321 3 года назад

This is spot on! Thanks for knocking some sense into me on the storage containers.

@poojashah5958 3 года назад

We definitely need part 2 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for sharing :)

@sassyboy8979 3 года назад

I love thrift store findings of old glass storage jars for our cereals, macaroni etc. Looks so pretty when I walk into my pantry- feels like I've gone back in time.

@ourgreatestfear1 3 года назад

Please, please do a Christmas Decorating video when the time comes. I would love to see your Christmas Decorations.

@JG-kp1sf 3 года назад

I just love how down to earth and real you are.

@cumminco20 3 года назад

Keva, thank you for all of the amazing tips and for presenting them in a way that doesn't make your viewer's feel bad about themselves.

@gladysd479 3 года назад

Girl! Such practical and realistic advice. 👌

@debraacker7124 3 года назад

You so right, I am moving and as I am packing I see all this stuff that I don’t like anymore! So I ask myself this is crazy! Thank You for making this video!!!!!!❤️

@amydearing9866 3 года назад

I grew up with my mom and grandma decorating for each season. I'm 41 and have never decorated for any holiday (except a little for Christmas) in my home. I was over it as a kid.

@Vivcarbajal 3 года назад

I only decorate for Christmas too but minimally.

@sjuts1 3 года назад

I just found your channel this weekend. I LOVE your tips for classy decorating thoughts. Your credibility is even further enhanced with your suggestions for wise spending and storage planning. I love your space that we can see on camera. It’s soooo elegant!

@linettemv07 3 года назад

Hurries to the target app to buy the black rug.... 👀🏃🏻‍♀️ Thank you for always putting us on, Kiva!

@sunrae7680 3 года назад

Every book in my house has been read. My cookbooks are used also for decor. Use Kraft paper or wrapping paper for uniform covers. 🤩

@BR-kk9qu 3 года назад

I love this stop buying list! Also... the seasonal tray is such a great idea!

@tammy5862 3 года назад

KB...Thank you for all of the hard-hitting decorating and purchasing TRUTHS. The seasonal decor one really hit home...I still have a stack of Easter stuff that I have to find a spot to store. I love the idea of picking a spot to change every season. You are awesome...and by the way...I think you have been looking even more classy and beautiful.

@monicagumabao-ravago3294 3 года назад

This was such a good video! Loved the honesty!

@delilahhaynes8914 3 года назад

Just decided I would watch this video. I'm so glad I did . Learned something ❤️

@yellowbird500 3 года назад

Excellent tip to change pillow covers according to season! It’s an easy, less cluttered way to decorate for the season. Thank you!

@hannanaomi399 3 года назад

Really like the point you’ve made between shopping at places you can return items too!

@calliemyersbuchanan6458 3 года назад

Also, i am going to completely ignore your seasonal advice because I'm admittedly insane and looove when holidays throw up all over! lol 🐰🎃🎄🇺🇸🍁 (not cluttered though just the opposite of subtle) Makes me happy 😜

@laurieann906 3 года назад

I go hard decorating for fall! My favorite color is orange and I can actually use it all over the place in fall!!!🍁🌻🎃

@kooltom4 3 года назад

If u love it and it makes u happy, that's all that really matters. Go for it!

@sutenTaHotep 3 года назад

I see KB notifications, I click, & thumbs up. All in that order🥰

@its_eVa_ief1980 3 года назад

Thats the order i do when i see KB ...lol

@stephanygoncalves4499 3 года назад

Same!

@crstl89 3 года назад

Great tip on the coffee storage boxes. I recently have started to buy, source, and re use boxes for decor and storage. A total game changer ❤️ I also love that in case I don’t need to use the box on a table I can still use it inside of a drawer. Again genius 💡

@katieprentice6934 3 года назад

Building a new home and starting to obsess over every detail. Thank you for this! I'm going to try to take your suggestions to heart! Now to watch some of your other videos!

@annaswanson5903 3 года назад

I love beautiful containers, they just make me happy and double as serving dishes if they look nice enough

@shondab3177 3 года назад

Good morning Kiva! Thank you so much for this video. I keep forgetting to check out the dollar store. I've added the trip to my days outing. I can't wait to see what they offer 😁 Have a wonderful day!

@RuthiesVlogWorld 3 года назад

This was definitely a much needed intervention thank you sis 👏👏

@nikki-xc9kh 3 года назад

Omg! Great advice! Especially about the pillows as I have a million lol. Love your idea to add seasonal ‘decor’ with a pop color instead of all the little items you have to find a place to store. Thank you. I love how you state what to stop buying, but you give info on what to do instead. Thank you!

@TheMaryberry153 3 года назад

Hey Kiva! Maybe you do this on purpose and I've missed you discuss it somewhere but if not, just an FYI, your video volume is much much lower compared to others in your field. I'm not sure if it's a mic thing or editing or what but if I'm watching a video from Nick or Arvin or most others and then go to one of yours I can barely hear yours whereas theirs were very loud at the same volume setting on my phone. Just wanted to let you know!

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

This is super helpful! I’ve been learning a new editing software so I’ll fix this!

@kansasgirl8371 3 года назад

@@KivaBrent Thank you!

@mariak1785 3 года назад

Yes, I had difficulty hearing this one as well.

@anopeninvitationwithsheila4348 3 года назад

@@KivaBrent Seeing your reply after posting my comment. Thanks!

@hereforit2347 3 года назад

Nick who?

@miawilliams1615 3 года назад

You are so thorough and passionate. I truly appreciate it. 🙏🏾

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Thank you so much Mia! 💕

@tamaragraham5930 3 года назад

Kiva, thank you for your videos and the time you put into them. They are very helpful. I love your happy sunny vibe. Your infectious smile. Your videos have been so helpful in decorating and shopping for my home.

@doloresw 3 года назад

Love this real talk! Like how many times have we gone into a store and bought stuff we don't need!

@imanij915 3 года назад

Kiva you are a genius I swear. I share your videos with everyone I know because you are the most helpful person on the internet! PERRRIODDDDD!

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Omg thank you so so much Imani!! SO happy that you find my videos helpful! 💕

@berniceholmes9657 3 года назад

Hi Kiva, I heard you just fine. I had no audio or video problems. Thank you so much for the advice. I always enjoy your honesty in your videos. Keep them coming.

@kaseys7433 3 года назад

I typically hate when people say what not to do, but this was done with a very helpful tone and I really agree with everything she’s telling us.

@ulec-han 2 года назад

it's rare to see interior design vids that incorporate frugality!! thanks

@bella61567 3 года назад

The seasonal decor I have to take that advice! By the time I’m done putting away Halloween/fall I’m too tired for Christmas

@melisestall5090 3 года назад

Thanks Kiva...PERIOD!

@KivaBrent 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!!!

@ChonkiTank 3 года назад

I love watching your videos in the morning. The way you give your honest advice in such a kind way always starts the day with a little hope and a little style.

@monicahill9335 3 года назад

Guilty of seasonal decorations! Love your idea of choosing one holiday/season and the one spot decorating for the other special days!

@patrobinson6943 3 года назад

I have been tempted for the longest to buy the designer coffee table books, so glad I didn’t. The Home Goods rug tip was BRILLIANT.

@FlowceanSoul 3 года назад

Me not knowing people cared enough about how their food looks in the pantry to know that people spend $50 on storage containers 💀 wild

@kg4614 3 года назад

Lol girl I saw a picture of an organized pantry and thought it would be cool to try it. Got to the store and realized I could feed myself for a week with the money it was going to cost to organize the food. I left & got candy on the way home 😂

@daniellenickey7721 3 года назад

I used cheap ones from Walmart they work great.

@barbarak2836 3 года назад

@@kg4614 Haha!

@akeidabarrow965 3 года назад

@@kg4614 a week laugjs in home edit try 2 - 4

@sayitaintso417 3 года назад

So I recently learned it's important to decanter your food also to prevent bugs 🐛

@Tiberius_Joe 3 года назад

I agree about seasonal decor. I have small displays for some holidays but go full ham for Christmas and Halloween. I have a little guy and I love when his face lights up to see the decorations. I limit them only to the main floor living spaces. He loves it!