Hey everyone! Thank you so much for your patience with this weeks episode - I had a really annoying technical issue which meant I couldn't save the video to upload it here and spent all day on Friday trying to solve it. Thankfully it is here now and I hope you will enjoy! x x Nicolas
Ditto to what everyone else said! You are absolutely the best and so very special. Looking forward to when you post it. Much love, joy, and magic from Sausalito ✨🫖🌉🌹
It was well worth the wait! I hope you will consider doing your own design book in the future. You have so much to offer! I can only imagine imagine how much time you must have put into it. And the best part of all was that it was a masterclass that ALL of us could enjoy!!
I love how you recognize that people have kids and a limited budget. I feel like other design videos assume you live alone with loads of cash. Sometimes moms love learning about interior design too! I have huge respect the way that you offer accessibility to all different types of people
I eat in my beautiful dining room every day beneath a crystal chandelier, as I don’t have an eat-in kitchen. But I do think people with formal dining rooms should consider using those rooms on a regular basis instead of waiting for a “special occasion.” After all, you are worth celebrating!
In my former apt, I’ve since moved, my dining room is where I hung most of my art, arranged my China and kept my clock collection. So I spent at least one meal there. I lived alone then. Of course I threw fabulous dinner parties in that room. Now I have a new house and husband, small dining area, but even a small area is pretty special.
Good advice. I remember my father moving a washing machine into one of my rental suites and it just wouldn’t fit through the door. He then removed the trim around the door and voila! He gained the necessary fraction of an inch to allow the appliance to slide through. (This was a monster machine and not one of the petite units available now.)
So true. When we built our home the bedroom doors are wider than normal doors because my husband knew from past experiences helping friends move bedroom furniture the doors were to narrow. Same with front door. It was an extra expensive but soo worth it.
Once Again, Congratulations on a beautifully presented video! I, myself have been in traditional, formal 18th century French design for 40 years! Even an old war-horse like I am, have learned much from you! Your ideas and suggestions can be applied to anyone who wants to achieve a wonderful, beautiful and comfortable environment! Bravo!, and "Thank You"
Finally someone who is somewhat in the same age range as me and loves traditional, English country interior design like I do. Thank you for the video and tips! I absolutely agree with your last tip. I cannot stand bright LED lighting. We do have that kind of lighting in our ceiling in the kitchen and every time my husband turns it on, I flip the switch off. It really does give me a headache. I switch on my dining table chandelier with incandescents instead lol.
I’m truly so glad to hear that someone else does this. I loathe the harsh white/green-white of LED and fluorescent lighting. Incandescent or those softer warm led’s from lamps only for me.
You are the most kind person I seen in the longest while . You speak so clam your doing a grand job . Keep being you they only make one never forget that my dear.
Don’t knock Ikea. My first (rented) apartment had very high quality sofas but low price Ikea occasional furniture that had been creatively repainted to match the decor of the room: it looked amazing.
I agree. Well made furniture lasts for years and years unlike cheaply produced items that end up in landfill. My furniture is all very old and still so beautiful.
YES! TO be surrounded by beauty is the right of all of us. You don't need money to make your life beautiful. Thank you for being frank about your budget and the terrific refurbishments you do. You're class is so enjoyable .
You gave us a wonderful “master class” in Interior Design! I studied interior design and worked at a famous textile showroom in New York. I worked at a major art museum for most of my career. But, my style and knowledge was influenced by my uncle and his partner. I was blessed to inherit all their art and antiques. I tweak here and there, but, still love my home environment.
Nicolas, I was having a late Saturday morning breakfast and turned on your video. I have watched portions over again and made notes! Great information! You may want to consider offering your own signature items in an online store. Possibly floral containers, various teas, decorative items, etc.. It would be great! You are great! And so very talented!
I was referring to the fact that Nicolas should consider selling his own signature items online. I was well aware there were none for sale in the first place.
I recently transitioned from 18th Century/early 19th Century (Empire) for my 1st floor to British Colonial chinoiserie with some tropical touches. I used all of my furniture and did some changes to the floors and accessories and lighting. The results are magnificent.
Measure the doors the furniture will have to go through and measure the elevators the furniture has to be transported in if you live in a condo. Also put ALL of your overhead lights on dimmers! Lots of mistakes learned on my end. I used to flip houses. Thank you for a great video xx
Perhaps one day, you'll make it to the USA and be able to do so when the furniture market is happening here in North Carolina. High Point North Carolina is the furniture capital of the world, and there's not one hotel room to be had during the market. But, if you book way in advance, or have a follower (me) who lives near where you could stay, and perhaps give a few pointers in my rooms ... LOL GREAT advice and tips, Nicolas. I'm glad you got the bugs worked out of your technical issues.
Nicolas I cannot ever tell you how much I am enjoying your videos - you reveal something in the human spirit that that has been buried in the digital age.. something in our higher selves that has gone dormant ...I have always felt that beauty is very important because it is very close to God......Thank you so very much for all that you are doing..
My home is totally disfunctional and, in some rooms, looks like a bomb went off. I live alone with my two sweet cats so I’m not doing any irreparable damage to growing children 😂🤣😂
You’re right, this video is timely. How did Nicolas Fairford know, we’re in need for a re-direction? Everything seems to need a revamp, from discovering new recipes, to changing and bringing new life into tired rooms. 🙈 ...feeling bad, too! 🙏 thank you for expressing what I couldn’t say! 💕
@@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger i dont usually comment, but that day i really couldn't breathe well, ended up watching videos about breathing execises. And Nicolas is a lovely person so i needed to tell him 🌷 and he was right theres always a tomorrow. Hope you are good now! , life is beautiful 😊🌸🌱 greetings from Peru
Nicolas, I just found your channel last night and I am addicted. You are such a breath of fresh air and I love all of the various content. This is so much needed in the world today to bring beauty and simplicity back into our everyday lives. I am beginning today to use some of your recipes since they look delicious , healthy and cruelty free (I am vegan as well). I am also cleaning off my dining room table which is cluttered and going to start having tea and carving time out for my family to enjoy each other again with great food, beauty, and conversation. Thank you so much!!!
Nice to see a young person, who knows what he wants, has done the hard work, and is willing to work, to get what he wants. Good luck with your career, not that you need it.
You are a breath of fresh air Nicolas - such a gentle soul. Since watching your videos, I've been inspired to buy a bone china tea set and put time aside every afternoon for a proper cup of tea, made with loose leaf in a pot rather than mash a sad tea bag in a china mug! And I love that injection of beauty in my life - so thank you so very much!
@@NicolasFairford Thank you - you are so lovely and just what we need in these tough days - I wish you every success - my next 'trip' is already booked -and to Edinburgh to meet my dear friends who I miss terribly - it's been so lovely to see some of the City from your point of view. Keep safe and keep making wonderful videos - because they really do make a difference - X
I particularly Love how you speak to us as equals. Thank you. I feel reinspired to make changes. Being home so much we deserve the most relaxing, calming, and beautiful design. 🤗
Why are some people just so rude? Nicolas is one class act, if you don't like him or what he does, don't tune in, it's as simple as that. Judging by the 27.000 views alone on this video and his ever growing subscribers, he has a growing market! good luck to him!
I just got home from work and made a cup of tea to sit down and watch your video. Your calm, soothing voice has lowered my blood pressure and I'm so glad I just happened on your video. Thank you for the wonderful advice and much success to you. New subscriber!
Thank you Nicolas this was a much needed video. You've given me so much inspiration to make my home more beautiful but I've had a hard time getting organized. I love the way you broke it down to make it simple to start. Love you and your brand.
Nicolas, no one would have ever predicted that making tea sandwiches would have brought me to your channel. I instantly became a fan, started watching your RU-vid and have signed up for emails. You should expand your brand. You will be famous and successful in the US and world wide. I have never been brave or patient enough to become an interior designer, but I love and cherish traditional design, nature, and and the romance of it all. Best of luck, love and light to you in your future endeavors.
That's when I started watching too! I never knew his channel existed until then! So glad I found it. He is amazing! Like an Extra Classy Male version of Martha Stewart! Particularly when she had her program on Public television! I REALLY appreciate his lovely content!
It's amazing that you really enjoy and happy with your work. Come to Indonesia and you will get lots of inspiration from traditional and ethnic interior designs from houses in Bandung with Dutch colonial houses, Yogyakarta, and of course, Bali.
Selamat malam! I am watching from Bandung right now : ) I agree, Indonesian interior design is beautiful! I love the Art Deco architectural design of Bandung!
Things I don't get about Nicolas's videos.. dislike button & irrelevant negative comments everything else is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ God bless you Nicolas and thank you for everything
The first time I've seen the gorgeous huge pictures in your living room. Breathtaking! I'm going to look for a tour of your home. If I don't find it I sure wish you would do one. Thank you.
In my twenties it was modern and now my tastes are now transitional and french design. Lots of art by John Singer Sargent a distant relative of my husband.
Merci professeur 🙏🏻 pour le savoir et la culture partagés . Avec en guise de cerise sur le gâteau 🍰, votre gentillesse et votre douceur . Une vieille dame apprend encore d’un être aussi jeune, et plus jeune que mes petits enfants. Ne changez rien vous êtes parfait 👍🕊🕊🕊
The best thing about this video is it applies to everyone. I have inherited six grandchildren 8to 16 in a custody battle and my small cottage has been upturned with pets (yes, a large airedale terrier that has his cage now in living room) . I have always decorated with lots of color and Nicolas often referred to decorating according to your individual circumstances-- which is such a validation. I have lots of slip covers and throws from Indian cottons that look lovely. I have had to accept a certain mess---but I make sure that everything from the dog bowl to linens are lovely---yes, I have grubby kids wiping their hands on beautiful monogramed linens and eating off antique Spode. They have their brushes and combs laid out on an chinoiserie platter. and I polish my copper to keep my sanity.
Nicholas 😀 I watched your Master Class video a few weeks ago. I have been absolutely stuck as far as what to do and even where to start with decorating...making my patio home MY home. Thank you so much for your research and personal knowledge presented in your video....the tip about needing to start by figuring out what one's style choices are was a perfect starter for me! I've ended up looking at many other RU-vid channels on home design and style, and so pleasing to me...the ideas have just been coming to me. .....Traditional and French Country is what I seem to have gravitated toward. Thanks SO much. I love so many of your wonderful videos! ....and of course the sweet additions with Sophie!
Nicolás, your style is fresh, elegant and timeless. I look forward to incorporating some of your ideas as the inspiration for my home. Thanks for sharing.
Extremely interesting and very informative for a novice. Myself I like to intermingle contemporary and classic design but with budget and animal friendly specs. Thank you for another informative video.
More tips: 1. If you're artistic, paint your own pieces to put on your gallery wall! You can do this for the price of whatever you've already spent on art supplies. The only other cost may be some frames, which you can recycle from old pictures, or find cheap in thrift stores or on Facebook Marketplace. 2. Speaking of FBM, it's a brilliant place to find second-hand furniture. Most of it is very decent quality, and FB only shows you stuff that's relatively nearby. I know a girl who bought a mahogany four-poster bed for $75USD! 3. Keep walls and hard furnishings neutral so you can easily swap out coloured accessories and soft furnishings. You can flow between "vibes" and "aesthetics" for a much lower cost using this method. 4. Don't forget to think about storage! If you have no storage, you may as well not bother decorating your room since it'll be a mess regardless. Discreet storage could include under the bed, above the wardrobe, beneath the couch/sofa, storage footstools, etc. 5. Keep your metals consistent. If the doorknobs or handles in your room are brass/gold-colour, I recommend sticking to gold for other metal hardware such as lamp bases, curtain rails, light switches, and ceiling light fixtures. Keep non-matching metals out of the room, or at least put away, hidden out of immediate sight. It makes the room look much more put-together and cohesive, and inspires a more luxurious feel. I hope these tips help somebody!
Thank you Nicolas. You are inspiring me so much. I grew up with gardens and gentle living. Relearning the art of appreciating tea, scones, and Welsh/British/Celtic heritage. Thoughts to you and everyone upon the sad loss of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Have a lovely day.
I'm so glad you were able to fix your technical problem.This video was a great start to my Saturday. I live alone and I dont want to spend too much time cleaning. Do you alot of time cleaning. How can we live elegantly without spending too much time cleaning. Much love my friend glad to see your face.🥂♥️
Dear Nicolas: I am an Interior Designer retired from corporate design and teaching on the college level. I love your perspective on design and finding your style. I will be reviewing your video in my class tomorrow. We should live and use design in our every day life. Life can be enhanced by the design principles and elements. Thank you for this video and solid explanation of why design is such an important part of a good life!
Congratulations, Nicholas, on a beautifully presented Master Class with so many basic yet priceless recommendations. Compliments also on your own lovely home! Looking forward to many more videos from you.
So comfortable the atmosphere in how you give your presentation of your free Master Class of Interior Design Nicolas. I love how you included your home and your unique ideas. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these Beautiful, Calm videos.. And the wonderful inspiration ❤️There is no ego nonsens in your videos, you use your talents to make the world a more beautiful place ❤️Thank you for that and for you just being you 👍❤️🐕🐕👍❤️
Wonderful and down to earth practical advice that can help transform a space from so-so to stunning. Your suggestions on lighting are so very true. Speaking of which, the lighting in your videos is always excellent and pleasing. It is much more professional than much of what I see online. It is obvious you put a lot of work into these "effortless looking" videos. I'm continually amazed and pleased at the quality and honesty in your videos and I thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Nicolas for this very informative master class. I love how you point out about who will be living in the home. When you talked about plants I had to laugh at myself. My husband loves his plants and flowers he grows. In my front room we have a coffee table with potted green plants and in the middle a vase of fresh flowers. The plants thrive the room gets plenty of morning light. Again to repeat myself your videos are always so calming and relaxing. You have such a soothing voice. Sending you hugs 🤗 from your friend on the farm. You take care and stay safe.
I only just discovered your you tube channel last week and have watched all your videos!!! This is my favourite!!! Please do more interior decorating and perhaps gardening videos!!!
Always enjoy watching you . Love your style and design . I live in a small lovely town in Mississippi . Only 120 miles North of New Orleans, LA. Hot climate here in the South but I think you would love our laid back lifestyle . Slow talking easy living friendly people . Do come to see us !
Thank you ! I look forward to your videos every week and currently redoing our family room . I totally agree that childhood experiences influence our design aesthetics.
I'm looking forward to watching your abbreviated Master Class posted here. Your videos in general are ones I save for "special occasion" viewing when I really want to recline and enjoy some downtime while learning fascinating subjects of good living. ...I'd love to partake of your full class teaching...you rise above the fray of others who do similar postings. Thank you for your continued efforts.
Hi! Thank you for this video. I love your house, it is beautifully decorated. I love the minimalism in the Japanese style and the beach. I live surrounded by lovely beaches and the luxurious greenery of the jungle. So I am trying to combine both. I love the light blue waters of the Caribbean, light, wind and space. I have collected many pictures from Pinterest and am making a selection of what attracts me the most. Also, for the front garden I want to do an English garden in remembrance of my mom. Then a little meditation garden japanese style on one side of my house, where I can also hang a hammock 😄.
I just LOVED it! You reminded me of something: we had friends long ago (I was a kid) and they used to say "our kids don't sit on this sofa, it is only for guests. They don't even enter this room" 🙄🤦 Thank you, Nicolas💐
Such a lovely video Nicolas, thank you . Your voice is absolutely beautiful, and your taste is sophisticated and inspiring. I am happy that I found your RU-vid channel.
Nicolas, I just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them. You take into consideration budget, style, etc. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. You're a joy to watch!
Such a breath of Fresh air...Nicholas ypu truly feel like a 'Joyful blessing'...& there should be an abundance of them,yet I struggle to name a handful .xx
Thank you, Nicholas! My son and his girlfriend are setting up their first apartment and have no clear style ideas. I'm sending your entire channel to them! It's not difficult to hire someone to make your home beautiful with lots of money-- although I've seen more vulgar and ostentatious places where money seems to be the object on display. Your lovely manner, generosity and sweet voice are reflected in everything you do. P.S. I am from Milan, Italy, where people are house obsessed! ;) Cheers and keep safe.
Loved the class and all the detailed explanations! I particularly liked the affordable way you decorated your wall with the beautiful botanical prints. Another thing you could do with them is turn them into a hinged screen. I saw this once in another designer's blog and it was just beautiful. She used the screen to hide her tv set. Thank you and hope you have a great week!
Thank you Nicolas! I have been looking to redecorate my bedroom but was quite lost, you really guided me in terms of structuring my thoughts and approach to interior decor. I will be going for the bigger lamp than, thanks!
everytime you post a new video, i look forward to it so much. Imagine such a young person who is so polished and so experienced in interior design, you have unquestionable exquisite taste. I have always wanted to learn more interior design tips from you as i can see how beautiful your home is, perhaps in future you can also do house tours of Britain's most beautiful homes to stately mansions. I can even see you having your own show on tv someday.
great suggestions, so much of what you said I have learned over the years, myself. As for furniture, buy the best you can afford, look at gently used furniture, much better quality that what is often mass produced today. LIke you said, you can always re-upholster the sofa, chair, etc. Would love to see a full tour of your home someday, how you style your bedroom, bath, etc. Again, thank you, you are truly a gift to us all! Have a lovely weekend...
Enjoyed. I love to decorate and love French and English furnishings. I have found I can purchase quality items at antique shops, second hand shops, resale shops etc. I would enjoy seeing some interiors you have access to locally. This was informative and fun.
So very true about ones taste and its effect on one's behaviour but it can also being the person you are. I have never being exposed to classifical living but the first time I saw them in a book, as an adult, they griped my attention
Thank you Nicolas. I also love interior design and have really enjoyed listening to your classic approach. You have great talent and love listening to you. Lots of love and have a great weekend. X ♥️
