I appreciate the utter self awareness of recognizing that "I think it's a good idea" followed by "of course I do; I put it in my own video." Love the inner monologue coming out.
@@nancydietz2684 IKR?! After I clean my living room and kitchen my house always looks so much higher end... And then 5 minutes later my dog has shed all over the floor. He's lucky I love him so much, even if he does shed year round and enough that my kid asks if we could stuff a couch with the quantity.
In the past 6 months I have been upgrading my bedroom with a new duvet, pictures in frames, a new nightstand and a new rug. It's definitely achieved a more peaceful feel. But what makes it feel the best is the 5 minutes (at most) I take in the morning to make the bed. I forget how just 5 - 15 minutes a day in different parts of the house can make a difference between a cluttered or dirty room to a peaceful room.
100%!! An unmade bed makes the best bedroom look like a mess. And if you go with a duvet, making the bed is SUPER easy. It really doesn't take much to make your bed if it's just straightening the sheets and pulling up the duvet and throwing your sham pillows back on the bed.
A lazy way...because I suffer from depression or just laziness (mostly Winter)…top the bed with a sheet or quilt at night and keep it made underneath. 😃 Sometimes in the dark days of Winter, I can sleep even better due to the extra bedding cushioning below and just throw the covering in its hidey hole during the day...even better if I can fluff once a day before bed in the dryer and wash once per week during times when things get a bit down. I know 5-15 minutes doesn't seem like much, but sometimes it is 5-15 minutes you cannot invest elsewhere. Feeding pets, showering, driving by McD for breakfast, emailing someone to handle a task for you. Saying a little prayer. I also am improving my bedroom and have already started (great thing about the happier Summer days). A new quilt, pulling out those nice sheets from storage, seeing if I can remove/relocate some of the items stored in my bedroom so I can set the sitting area up again. (Storage in bedroom saved $$ but isn't ideal over a storage unit...sellable merchandise (part of a business), so not items to just trash/donate). Just a thought for others who may hit life struggles which temporarily keep them feeling making a bed is too much hassle, but with time and the practice of seeing it so nice will get back from that temporary time of not having the energy while not losing the peace a made bed affords. I hope this helps someone.
@@crystalrowan It isn't that difficult to make a bed with sheets, and a blanket either. I despise the obligatory big puffy duvet. If you buy good sheets, pillows and blankets you don't need the shams. The bed will look beautiful.
Easiest tip: Make your bed + put your clothes away (dirty and clean)! Those two simple acts really make a room feel upgraded. I always tell my teenage children that if they spent 1 minute making their bed, it would really help to make their room feel cleaner. And also, put your dirty clothes into a container of some kind. I bought a cheap, woven basket at TJ Maxx to put my clothes into at the end of the day so that I didn’t have to just put them on the floor. It really helps!
Valet chairs are awesome for tidying up if you have few "half worn" garments and only few pieces of jewelry in active duty at any one time. Imo it looks better than an open rack and there's far less of a resistance to put things on the chair; to the extend many people have just a regular chair that has been consumed by The Pile
@@653j521 I sure did. 😇 I just can’t underemphasize making one’s bed. I’ve known people who spent thousands on renovating their bedrooms, but when they showed me their new space, all I saw was their untidy bed.
Truly.. it can probably not be stated enough. The making of one's bed carries more importance than JUST design style. The psychological impact of making one's bed sets the stage for one's entire day. When I was struggling with depression YES it was an effort to get that chore done.. but once done the feeling of accomplishment helped to break that sense of inertia.. I adopted the 'DO JUST One thing" approach.. and then you get to do JUST One thing... again. The success of a Made Bed carries a lot more power than some realize. Hope that makes some sense.
When we bought a house that required reno, the first project was the bedroom. Repainted the lime green walls and turquoise trim to a colour that was restful. Then the bedroom was relaxing at bedtime and chaos free in the morning. It took a while to finish the rest of the house, but we had calm and clean in one room. 🎉
I’ve been following you for some time now, Nick, and I’m growing very fond of you. Your dry sense of humour (those asides!) keeps me laughing and your design advice is so valuable and constructive. Thank you for being you.
Ditto to all the above!! I always know your videos are going to have great information but also because you are you- your wry humor and witty remarks are a crack up. A good boost to my day always!!! You have at it and just go do you.... ha! XXXOOO
A note on the "organized closet" look - get all your hangers matching. Get them second hand so we don't increase landfill, but if you choose a common style you'll find loads of second hand hangers.
I love adding a subtle pop of colour by having dark sheets and a light duvet cover. Having black, deep purple, or dark teal sheets and shams peek from behind a light cover and shams just feels special.
There IS a duvet solution for a king! It's called super king or western king and they measure 120×120"!! You won't find them off the shelves in bedding stores, however Amazon or Etsy is the solution! Just got one on Prime Day with a new down comforter measuring the same and it's a game changer!
I prefer bedspreads to duvets and quilts, and I've been buying king size for years because the industry has made these items smaller over the years (no doubt to save production costs). I do the same thing with blankets. I with you on this. I have a good-sized bedroom, and I have a cedar chest at the foot of the bed in which I keep be and bath linens. And it definitely gets used as seating too. I also have a small easy chair and ottoman in a reading nook. (I'm quite short, so a diminutive chair works for me.) I use it pretty much every day. A comfy chair in the bedroom helps make the room a sanctuary.
Could you be so kind to explain for non-americans/non-native-speakers what's the difference between a duvet and a blanket? I googled, but i dont get it.
@@nanamuskuri6630A duvet is a fabric envelope with stuffing, ideally down or feathers, but can be any sort of "filling" if you envision the whole thing as a sandwich sealed on all sides. Sometimes called a comforter, it commonly has drawn over it another decorative fabric envelope which can be taken off and washed often or replaced with another differently patterned or colored one. This is called a duvet cover. A blanket is a flat piece of fabric with no stuffing and no need of such a thing, being commonly of warmer stuff or thicker fabric. Wool, say, instead of finer weave cotton or linen or silk, which duvet covers are usually made of. I hope this helps. By the way, many Americans don't know these different things any more than you. They are considered girlish and unmasculine, or beneath one's notice by many folks, even those who have them on their own beds.
@@susanprendergast7384 thank you so very much! "blanket" was for me the universal word for the cover to put over yourself when you sleep. So in my country it's kind of normal to have a duvet, that's why I didn't get the difference! Thanks again for taking the time to explain ♥️
Desaturate your bedroom! Yes. Yes. Yes! Done! Please Nick, don’t ask me to take my television out! Not just yet! Love you. Your “quirks,” & your videos! *Nick knows! 😊
@@FTG2EliIn the age of phones being the new TV, I no longer even turn on my living room TV. RU-vid is about all I watch these days. I have the TV in the living room for the once every two months I play a video game, but that's now about it. A TV in the bedroom though might be a nice idea if you have company over that are sleeping in the living room (because you don't have a guest bedroom) and want a space of your own to watch TV at night.
@@FTG2EliI agree on the no TV in the bedroom. I am working on keeping my phone out but otherwise I keep my bedroom as a sanctuary from electronics, work, and the outside world.
Do I get points for only watching RU-vid on my television in my bedroom? I can’t. I just can’t. Not yet, anyway! I DO have a television in my guest room, too! Nick! I can hear the “eye roll” now! I appreciate the comments & the “thumbs up!” I respect the “thumbs down,” too! Have a great weekend all! 👍👎
I too have been purchasing king sized quilts for my queen sized bed purely for the health of our relationship. I have a partner that rolls like a hot cinnabon, i NEED that extra quilt 😂 And also because I live in a rental and not in my home country so its easier to hide 4 large suitcases under bed with that quilt
Polarising age-old design conflicts such as rug over carpet etc might be a good idea for a future video and discussions. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
My old queen-size cream quilt bedspread fit like a too-short pair of pants so I upsized to a king-size cream quilt bedspread. But because the two mattresses combined were still too thick, even the king-size bedspread wasn't enough. Sooooo, I placed the old bedspread between the two mattresses and the new bedspread on top. Voila! An American solution to Chinese sizing! Sometimes, you just have to think outsided the zippered bag!
Exactly, I have a cal king and it’s hard finding anything to aesthetically covers the mattress because of the thickness. If I don’t use a bed skirt (hard to find a good fit for the height of my bed frame) I put a comforter on the bed frame and the mattress on top. Works well for me.
@@chrism9294 Isn't it interesting that, nowadays, nothing normal fits. People have vehicles too large for shrinking garages. Clothes on Amazon have to be labelled "True to size" because, apparently, size doesn't matter to the manufacturers. People are getting more obese even as airplane seats get smaller. Gosh, I thought stuff like this wasn't supposed to happen in capitalism. LOL
Yep, the good ol' Cpap has a place next to the bed too! It doesn't exactly scream luxury.. it's more like, "Oh goody, I get to sleep next Mrs. Vader"! As my husband likes to say. 😅
I rent a two bedroom condo with wall to wall carpeting. I have an area rug in the living room which I plan on switching to the master bedroom when I find one I like for the living room. I also want one for the dining area. I hate not having hardwood floors but to make the beige wall to wall kind of disappear, I really love area rugs.
Thank you for pointing out the acrylic organizers! As they are being showcased in so many channels, I felt like I was the only one that felt that way. YES for chairs in the bedroom. I am blessed with a large room and the bed is very uncomfortable for me when I am reading or sketching or onlining..............Thank you Nick! I agree with everything in this video. Due to expense I couldn't afford to buy new bedding years ago. So I used the King sized covering I had on a twin! I got lost in the bed, 'in a good way'!
I work a lot harder on decorating the shared living spaces in my home & neglect the bedroom as a designed space. Kind of funny, my husband is the opposite, he will leave the living or dining room more cluttered or messy, than our room. Combined- we clean and take care of all the spaces 😊. I am inspired to work a bit more with the bedroom design. Thanks for sharing your opinions - and facts. Let’s face it - they’re were a lot of facts shared here.
I put a chair in my bedroom and added a throw and a nice pillow. One day I threw a sweatshirt that I had been wearing onto the chair and my dog immediately claimed the chair and the sweatshirt! Everytime I grab the sweatshirt to wash it, my dog gives me the evil eye until I return it to the chair! Yes, my 5.5 lb dog rules my house.
I get it ! Color coordinating blanket across the foot of the bed for one of my small dogs - she likes the window view & also cool breeze during her nap time . What we do for love ... 🐾🐾💙
This is my goal. A programmable thermostat so my bedroom is the perfect temperature for sleeping every night of the year, and a simple machine-washable cotton waffle weave blanket or two that will be all the warmth I need. Pile the insulation on the walls, not on the bed!
Hubby and I each have our own queen comforters on our queen bed :) Interestingly enough, speaking of closets, my hubby and adult kid were talking, and them saying they'd prefer armoires or wardrobes to a closet. I already use an armoire for some of my things, and I love it. Small condo, very little closet space... the armoire fits inside an alcove just perfectly :)
4:48 I like saturated colors in the rest of the house but I chose to do desaturated colors in my bedroom because it is more relaxing, which i think is important
Could you please do a video on rug sizes and placements? How big should a bedroom rug be? Should it always go under the bed? What about an open plan with living and dining in the same room?
You have so many great ideas plus once again your sense of humor was on fire. You are so witty. I always get great advice and an lol while watching your videos. 😂
Wonderful tips Nick! I've been doing the king blanket and quilt on a queen bed for years (we have a high queen bed) and love the draped look and feel it brings to my space. I also have framed art over the bed and on adjacent walls. Also have a lot of textures, throw blanket, accent pillows, waffle bed blanket, quilting, carpet, and floor to ceiling linen draperies (a must have for a lux look). I do have enough room for a end of bed bench and a sitting chair. But I do think the room would benefit by ditching the chair, so I'm thinking that over. I recently purged and reorganized my closet (what a game changer when you're getting ready every morning) and need to install my puck lights in there to complete that area. Since I have storage in my night stands (highly recommend them) to tame all the bedside clutter, keeping the night table for evening essentials only. All of these features create a very lux look and feel to my space, so your tips were very validating in that I seem to be on the right track. BTW, we have never had a TV in the bedroom, as we want it to be a peaceful and relaxing place. Thanks again for the video, keep up the great work!
One last comment on the bedroom… It’s desaturated. It’s warm. It’s relaxing. It’s clutter-free. My bed is anchored with a nice rug. The first thing I do when I get out of bed in the morning is MAKE MY BED! There is a great video on RU-vid of a “5 Star ⭐️ General,” I believe, giving a commencement speech. It’s a must-see as ALL of @NickLewis videos are must-sees! As I still “work from home,” (I won’t give the point of the speech away), it’s an important step in starting your day! Have great days all! 😊
A deep-night colour is an option I prefer for bedroom walls. Presently I have a deep chocolate ganache, but also have used navy blue, hunter green and charcoal gray to near black. Never got around to trying purple, but that would be interesting as would red. The outer space-like darkness is great for deep. Light absorbing ceiling paint in deep-shades much darker than builder's white also helps to create a near light-free environment. Other than perhaps a library/den I wouldn't do the rest of the rooms that way, but I love my cave-like bedroom.
Sooo…. If you have the king bed there is no way to get that lux look. The king coverlets, duvets, etc are too small. I finally found an actual matelasse bedspread that is over sized and drapes to the floor. I love it! It may seem a bit out of fashion but it’s perfect. I have dust ruffles but I would not have to have them, it’s that large. Washable and dry-able. Win win.
You are so funny Nick and very entertaining. I have people look at me strange on the train when I suddenly laugh out loud watching you! Great videos and design tips! Keep up the good work.
Wow Nick, you were on a tear here. As always, great ideas and suggestions. I went back to my own bedroom after the video...actually looked pretty good according to your advice. Thanks again
To oversized the bedding on a king bed, use 2 twins or even 2 queens and each covers half of the bed. Double duvets (one duvet for each partner) is coming in northern countries (ie Iceland) so each sleeper has their own duvet and there are no blanket hogs.
For keeping things organized, I love an organized room, but every so often I get overwhelmed. Between ADHD and sometimes depression, things accumulate on my bed stand. And then it's overwhelming to get it organized again. But then when I do organize, it's calming. Sometimes it's a vicious circle.
I've been doing the "king on a queen bed" duvet/comforter thing for YEARS. Lots of draping, plus I have a cast-iron bed frame, and I put my bed at an angle in a corner, so the damn pillows ALWAYS fell on the floor. Not anymore. I bought king-sized pillows for the shams, and they stay in place and keep the bed pillows from falling through the headboard. And it looks hella good! I also have a designated seating area with a fireplace (totally sexy!) where I have an overstuffed loveseat & two ottomans. Lots of textures, lots of warmth. And no, I am not Gwyneth. I live in Ohio, and having a humongous house is doable here!
On a budget such a thing is totally possible here in Ohio even in the big cities. But, "Shh!" don't be telling people how cheap it is to live here or they'll all want to move here and the cost of living will be jacked up sky-high. Just keep telling them how uncool it is here, how totally not chic.
I thought the idea was to get only the down duvet one size up. That is, if you have a queen size bed, you still buy a queen size duvet 'cover', but you stuff it with a king size down duvet. Or, you stuff 2 down duvets inside a duvet cover of the same size.. I've heard that too.
I think that may depend on the climate more than anything. Where we live it's extremely hot and I can't imagine putting two duvets in one cover, we would roast!
HI Nick. I just have to say, what a great guy you are. This is the first time I've ever seen one of your videos and I really enjoyed your humorous, yet practical approach. I'm-a gonna go watch the living room one now... 🤗
Great idea on the duvet cover, esp. with so many queen-size bed items actually "full/queen." Orienting the bed contrary to expectations(running parallel to the narrower measurement of the space) can make the space look a lot larger by opening up floor space.
Yes, read the dimensions of several items and measure what you have, then give it a good think. I got a so-called quilt I use with a dust ruffle to hide what is under my bed because it was cheaper than the so-called bedspread from the same company with the same pattern choices. If I were to go back in time I would look at what the larger quilt cost plus dust ruffle vs the smaller size bedspread. I might make a different choice. And yes, try orienting the bed and furniture different ways, preferably before hanging things on the wall. It might surprise you. I have tried mine in three ways, due to noisy neighbors who no longer live there, and each has its own plus and minus.
We have the tiniest bedroom - no really, tiny. We live in a tiny house on wheels - and when we designed our bedroom all of these things you've spoken about here were non-negotiables (sans the chair, who knew?!) and we love it.
I downsized from king to queen several years ago, and kept all my king blankets and comforters. For one thing, I still loved them. And it was hella cheaper to keep 'er than buying all new bedding.
When can we get a full tour/view of your space. I’ve loved and have watched you for a few years now and really only get to see a styled corner every time. Would love to see how you incorporate your many tips in your own home!
No shade, LOVE you Nick; but he always seems to be OVER a design style/decor/colors and suggests that things he recomended two months ago are now starting to feel outdated.
Their job is to sell the idea of an ideal home. But I agree, an ideal home isn't filled with branches and lamps. It's honestly where you feel most comfortable
I went from a king to queen bed. I was not going to part with my king pillows so I kept my king size comforter and shams. It looks so much better than it did on the king bed! It definitely does make the bed look more expensive.
Thank you Nick for bringing so much joy AND personality to decorating. My home flooded and as I’ve been packing up to move out for the redo, it’s been so motivating to listen/watch you - been through all your videos, thanks for the company and inspiration!
Just a tip if you live in an earthquake zone like me, please use canvas art or something light weight like a patterned rug, macrame or whatever hung above your bed in case it falls during a quake. Glass pictures with frames are going to fall and break your face. I have put nails on both sides of the pictures so when things start moving they won't go side to side, but lets be honest when your iron becomes a projectile you need to run. Since Nick lives in Vancouver he should be well aware of the need for this even though it isn't like LA with a quake every month. The big one is now due in the Pacific Northwest.
Thanks to you, I invested in really good towels and sheets (from Brooklinen) and I went nuts buying rugs. After my cheap new flooring got dings in the first few days, i layered different rugs all over throughout my tiny home, nowhere us it more plush then around the bed. I consider the ability to walk around cleanly barefooted on soft carpets to be the ultimate luxury.
Recently painted my room from yellow and orange (from the last tenant) to cream and a rust accent wall. So much more peaceful and elevated. This video is now making me think about a rug though!
Your videos are addicting, I'm sitting there absorbing the info and then you make me laugh too!!! Its a twofer! I have a little corner in my bedroom for a wing chair, away from where my husband works in his home office. I close the door and have many phone conversations there without disturbing him. So glad i have that chair in there!
It is one of my pet peeves that bedding manufacturers make everything too small. If you buy a queen sized cover for a queen sized bed and pull it up over the pillows, it barely goes to the end of the bed -- forget it draping over. And on each side, it's not even long enough to cover the mattress much less the box spring. For a king sized bed, they have to be custom made; there's just no other way to get them big enough.
To me, the most important aspect of my bedroom is that it sets the tone for the start of my day. I want to wake up looking at art that I love. I don’t want to see a lot of clutter or things that need to be taken care of. So my bedroom is the least cluttered space in my home and the most geared towards uplifting and inspiring. So ask yourself how do you want to feel when you wake up? Restful? Peaceful? Calm? Enthusiastic? Energized? Happy? Excited? Surround your bedroom with things that will bring these feelings to you when you wake up. I know I found the right tone for my bedroom because I keep thinking I should redesign/update it but when I go in there, I can’t find anything to change.😂 I MAY change the color of my duvet to a golden yellow for winter instead of my warm gray. But I still really like the gray. I’ve had this bedroom set like this for 20 years and still feels modern to me and perfect. Oh, and the only thing I currently change in the bedroom (twice a year) is the bed linen color scheme: between winter grays and summer whites. Winter is so cold where I live that I don’t want to get into a bed the color of snow so I use warm gray linen sheets and duvet. Summer is so dam*n hot, that I switch everything to cool white. Don’t know why white sheets feel cooler than colored sheets but they do.😂
When I bought my house, my bedroom was school bus yellow. I got a headache every time I walked in there. As soon as I painted it Hidden Sanctuary (Benjamin Moore), the sense of peace and luxury were palpable. My current bedroom (I have a one bedroom apartment) is Porcelain (again, BM), which Le Creuset chose as one of their colors, calling it “Shallot”. It’s such a relaxing colour.
Great tips! I am one of those people with brighter walls (Benjamin Moore Wildflower)! 😮 I love the crisp neat contrast with the white woodwork. We also have lots of window to break it up. A rug with pale beige, light bleu and pink with a touch of Navy tones the color down and give me a ton of accent options throughout the year! Have a great week! 😊
I 100% agree with the upsizing the bedding for your bed works. I have always done this. In the UK, I feel you never have enough to be comfortably warm in bed if you have a double/king bed and duvet. Plus it looks soo much better when the bed is made up and its a great place to add some colour to the room and give it character as I stay natural on the walls/floor.
I once rented a bedroom in a beautiful beach house and it has been painted the most beautiful deep blue. I loved it so much I had white bedding and drapes, it was awesome. Now I’ve got boho with a muted pink and natural tones. Love it too.
Im binge-watching your videos for weeks now! I’m learning a lot! Thank God I found your channel, for someone who’s about to build her dream home! 😃 I am about to pay my building permit on Monday which was just approved by the engineering department yesterday! Yaaaasss!!! So excited! 😃🥰🥰🏡🪚🛠️🪜
Nick,this is off topic but i have to tell you about something horrible that i saw. Our local funeral home remodeled and its all very neat and light wood and modern, however there are reclaimed wood barn doors in the chapel. Three sets.
The number one thing is where you place the bed. Always try to have the end of the bed face an outside wall or a window. Don’t put your bed under the window. Window treatments are the way to get the room to look properly considered and put together. Added texture is what makes the room a lot more comfortable. Layer the drapery fabrics. Blackout roller, blind floor length translucent privacy panel heavy side panels lined. I prefer a valance of some sort above the rod, coordinate with bedding, linens, paint ceiling, dark color. hey pendants over side or nightstands test nightstands to wall, low profile, headboard Upholstered platform, bed clothes in closet if possible, no dressers, mirrors and a soft seating.
Nick, you continue to provide excellent ideas and food for thought in home decor. But the real reason I continue to watch your show is your sharp sense of humour mixed with a soupcon of attitude and self deprecation. Clearly, you know your stuff and let us know that if we want to hold onto that novel wooden spoon rack with enameled spoons from every national park in the country, we should just have at it! Your tone and expression are flawless. Thank you! (I don't have any spoons to display.)
I’d like to see a video on your approach to make a minimalistic room feel cozy and expensive. I always think it looks either cold or boring and barely making it in life 😅
If you want to have bold colours in the bedroom, make them removable items like your bedcovers. Then if you find they're working for you, that's great, and if they're not restful, it's no drama to replace them. Repainting the walls is a much bigger project, especially when you're trying to cover a strong colour. With removables like your bedcovers, you can even have several different colour sets that you can change up to match your mood. It can be a lot of fun while only needing a few inches of closet space to store the items that aren't currently in use.
Love your point about color saturation 👍🏻 I bought a house that had a deep green accent wall in the bedroom. It made me uncomfortable. I’ve always been pleased with green walls, so I opted to paint the entire room a soft & luminous green. What a lovely difference!
Best thing ever - sell big family and downsize to our retirement home, ruthlessly getting rid of lots of stuff. New primary bedroom has no dresser as we decided to do built in drawers in the closet so the room stays tidy. Am old fashioned enough that always make the bed and put away stuff.
I bought myself a proper duvet for the first time.. ever (seriously I had my double sized duvet from when I was 15 on my queen bed lmao I'm 33.. can you tell I struggle to treat myself lol) but I got a king size and it's literally perfect. I wouldn't want it any smaller!
As always, thank you for the great tips--but also for the chuckles along the way. I always get a kick out of your funny comments and asides. Thank you, thank you!
I always have some sort of chair in my room. It’s not for sitting, it’s to put clothes on. Yup, I clear it off, it’s great when you’re super tired and gives you a spot to flop your clothes on temporarily.
