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The only design rule I follow is “does this space make me feel happy/comfortable/welcome?” Works almost every time. And pretty much fits all of these tips!
Hahaha, yes! I just opened up RU-vid and got the biggest smile on my face because Kristen posted a video! I just love her. She’s better than anyone on HGTV!
Totally agree with tip 2!! I painted my powder room bathroom walls AND ceiling black. My husband was nervous about it but we love it. So dramatic and cozy, and makes it feel WAY bigger.
Knowing that you can mix different wood tones and different metallics and being shown how to do so is a huge game changer, honestly. It can be really stressful to have to match everything exactly. Thank you!
AND if you are an avid DIYer doing all the walls, trim and doors the same color then you don’t have to cut in or use tape(just on the floor). Lots of bonuses.
My husband and I were thinking of using an antique mirror in our dining room, it doesn’t have the same wood tone as our table, so we hesitated. Now I will put it in with confidence. Thank you.
Thank you Kristen! I found a handmade painted dresser that I loved.. And I (unconventionaly) placed it in my living room. I felt so much joy in my heart every time I saw it! 🙂 Don't be afraid to mix and match woods and items that 'should be' in another room! I enjoy your videos so much and share them, also! Hugs 🤗
I’m so happy to hear her say it’s ok to mix metals. I love the way it looks. Black handles on white cabinets, stainless steel faucet, with a stainless pro stove And a white counter depth refrigerator. Sounds very mix matched but it actually makes each item show its own beauty. Thanks Kristen. Really enjoy your videos.
Kristen, you are "very talented!" Love the way you think about design/decor! I DO NOT want a "sculpture" home, but a beautiful ME relaxed home! THANK YOU 😊!! Blessings 🙌🏾!
Fantastic tips! Thank you Kristin, and thank you for always posting fresh content. Other designers are getting lazy with posting the same tips over and over.
Excellent points!! I'm happy to see that Walmart is bringing in some great decor. And the way you've done your bedding looks gorgeous!!💯👌 Thanks once again!.
🥰 Love the creative furniture use! I spent months trying to find my perfect coffee table. In the end I fell in love with a solid wood entryway bench, with a white wash paint and modern/architecturally clean shape. It’s now the most complimented piece in my living space and all my friends want a “coffee table” like it. 🤣
There’s so much fluff out there when it comes to decorating trends, much of it is repetitive and predictable. But THIS video is so fresh, relevant, and useful. It contains a lot of excellent takeaway which can be put into practical use. Thank you for posting this Kristen, 5 starz!
I agree; these rules can definitely be broken and you can still achieve a striking, unique look. And furniture should definitely be looked at from a creative standpoint. I had a very large, vintage red oak tv cabinet that would no longer fit today's wide flat-screen tvs--but with a few adjustments it makes a great prepper pantry (which was good because my kitchen is small). Everyone in the house calls it The Grocery Store. 😂 The only thing that still looks strange to me is art hung on book shelves. I think the items on the book shelves distract from the art itself.
I love using furniture for different purposes. I up cycled an old lead light crystal cabinet that I now use to store my handbags. They look so pretty! I also painted an old hall table and padded the top with some pretty fabric for a permanent ironing board in my sewing room. The drawers are handy for spray starch and even my little craft iron fits in there. I have a small kitchen butcher’s block next to my machine that stores my laptop in the drawer and sewing mags in a wire basket. It’s perfect for the spot. 👍
I love the rule about wood tones! My husband & I have been hesitant about buying some new furniture because we’ve been trying to get it all to match. Love that mixing it up is actually a better option!
I have all matching dining chairs and I love the look. The mismatched chairs almost gives me a we held on to chairs from previous dining sets because our current table didn't come with chairs kinda look. Not a fan myself. I like the idea of the same colour palette but different patterns for couch cushions etc. I do the mix of metals a bit in my home. I also do like the contrasting wood tones idea.
This inspired me to paint my worn out 2010 travertine fireplace surround a flat charcoal gray, put on a weathered warm oak mantle and accent copper and goldtone for Christmas... it looked superb. So happy to step out of my comfort zone. Thanks!
These are great times we are living when we can be more free to not follow rules that closely any longer. Another tip for you: paint your walls with the sheen that you like or fits the best, not all has to be flat paint.
love your suggestions and insights. In my home, I have a mismatched collection of oak antique dining chairs with arm rests--no two are alike. The two taller ones are at the end of the table. They have matching loose seat cushions which brings everything together. thought I would share that idea with you.
THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!! The one that I hadn’t heard explained before but have seen done in design is mixing metals. TYSM!!! I also LOVE dark moody rooms for small bathrooms and offices! Master bedroom I also like moody but not too dark. LOVE light and bright kitchen and living spaces! Love your tip on using furniture for its unintended purpose! I have a small foyer so I used two matching “night stands” pushed together for the space since it also has storage for our keys and sunglasses and things.
Wow! I totally agree!!! I just got back from Italy and they used old style dinning room tables with all different chairs and it looked incredible! I would never think this would work but it is so incredibly beautiful! Love your design recommendations, Kristen! Thank you for sharing!
I have a small kitchen and painted walls and ceiling in dark red. I didnt like it, so I painted it white. The light colour looks much better in this small room. But I painted the large living room all black and I think this room looks really stunning and even bigger now. Its amazing that dark colours are not considered as excentric anymore. :)
I always hated when people did a dark room. It never looked good to me. Then I realized it’s because they didn’t paint the trim, doors, or ceiling. It looks disjointed. You have to go all out when going dark
Agree with everything you said! I have 2 different style chairs for my kitchen table, have painted small rooms dark, feel it makes them appear larger. I'm not a big print person but mix multiple textures. I have brushed nickel hardware for all doors and most light ceiling light fixtures but have gold, champagne, and bronze pieces throughout my home. My old glass dining table now serves as a desk. I love using dressers in rooms other than the bedroom as they add tons of storage and charactor. I love tone on tone and feel no need to add a pop of color. And just like mixing metals, I love mixing different wood tones. My floors are light maple and my wood furniture is dark to mid toned.
As always, great tips! I was on the fence about painting my powder room a dark color, even though I was so wanting to do it, but now I will definitely go for it!
Hi Kristen, I've always wanted to paint my trim a darker color than white. Viewing your video, I think it looks great. Definitely going to do this now. White does eventually go off after time. Also, I did always think to not to paint a small room dark colors. You've certainly convinced me to try this...lol. I just love your ideas. Amazing content. I love your RU-vid channel. Your the best on here. Brilliant stuff. Thank you for sharing. Take care. 👍👌💚
Excellent interior design rules video!! Love to break rules too that add personality and contrast as you stated! Perfect photos for reference. WELL DONE!
Kristin, you are the best! I love your tips, taste, ideas, videos. You get right to the point without a lot of wasted comments. You are very friendly and relatable. Thank you. You are my fav!
great ideas Kristen especially the idea about painting the ceiling in different colors, I have seen like these homes and I think they give a warm dramatic look.
Thank you for this video! I have wondered about putting different patterns together. And the different metals. I have brushed silver sink hardware and black(ish) drawer/cupboard/ door handles. I have been wanting to add a little bit of gold but wasn’t sure if I should. Thank you for all your videos. I love them and always get great ideas.
All these RU-vid videos that I have watched payed off.. my space looks amazing and every one who comes in thinks I am a designer 😉 .. so in love with what I did and how I am evolving the space.. thanks to these kind of videos they helped a lot.. thank you
Dark rooms are depressing for me. Idk why but I need bright light pastel/off white colors for my living space. I definitely agree w/Kristen about the doors, ceilings & trim work. Have a great day everyone! Tfs Kristen! I always love your ideas & how you can bring a space alive! Much Love and Many Blessings & Prayers too You All! ✝️💪🏼🙏🏼👣💜
We covered our bedroom in dark grey wallpaper and while it looks really beautiful, in wintertime I feel like it chokes me a bit. I need more light with my north-facing windows. But I'm prone to seasonal depression, so there's that.
Hi Kristen, love your channel. I do want to say, as a retired interior designer, these were not really design rules as much as old guidelines. Most of these guidelines were broken most of the time EVEN when I was in school in the 1970's. I agree with you that that is what makes good design.
☺️ Also on the matter of creative furniture use, I put a credenza in my bedroom too! It’s my favorite way to display my vintage book collection, and I’m too clumsy with pull out drawers. 😅
