SPRING VLOG | DECORATING THE LIVING ROOM, SETTING THE TABLE FOR EASTER, AND MY TRIP TO ITALY 

As an Interior Designer, I have been biting my tongue to not comment on your furniture placement, BUT then you brought it up at the end! So, here is my solution for what you expressed your concern about. YES, remove the round skirted table entirely, along with it's large lamp. Keep your window round table and secretary where they are. Leave your sofa where it is. Now, move your desk from under the two large pictures and turn it so when seated at your desk, your back is on the fireplace wall. Then, take your long bench, which is now in front of the fireplace, and place it on the wall under the two big pictures. What this does is break up the lines that all parallel the fireplace: your desk and the sofa/coffee table (and it you have a console behind your sofa). The bench going the other way will stop blocking your fireplace and will help counter all those parallel lines. Take two of the chairs at your round dining table in the window and flank your fireplace with them. You will probably have to move your sofa more towards the fireplace and the chairs so it is more conversational.... but a larger coffee table would eventually solve that problem. You have very little to move, so give it a try.... and if you do live with it a while and like it, then consider dropping the height of the two big pictures so that they relate to the bench below a little more. Oh.... and get a skinny lamp for your desk so that corner is lit. Small changes like this will make your living room look less cluttered and, in my mind, a lot chicer.

I never seen a man passionate with his house and decoration like you before Nicolas. Such a man you are, real gentlemen from this chaotic world.

The beauty of Spring Decorating...💖

That terracotta arrangement looks absolutely beautiful! I never would have thought to use that kind of pot but you’ve inspired me to try!

Nicolas, I am not sure how I found your channel. It is so relaxing to watch your videos. You have motivated me to go shopping and setup my table. My plates are squared and I was able to find some Rattan squared chargers. I have been doing some serious shopping in the past few days, thanks to you. 😅 But it has made me happy and motivated. It’s a good feeling. Thanks for the amazing videos. Truly appreciate it. ❤

Always a pleasure. Love the green and the enthusiasm you put into your creative style 🌸🌟

What a lovely video. You are very inspiring, precisely because you aren’t strictly a pro. You are constantly refining, learning and improving. THAT is the magic, we can all start from any where (in my case a very low bar!)and improve things a little. Shooting for perfection from the get go is terrifying and impossible to relate to. Thank you for sharing so much with us. You are utterly charming!

Your tip for using painter's tape when hanging pictures is ingenious! Thank you!

Nicolas, I LOVE everything you do!! As a pro Artist, you do what feels right to you! This is indeed your beautiful home. You have lovely beautiful taste.❤

Love the new wall color. I wouldn't want anything in my house that says mouse, eek! Page has some good ideas. I do agree to get rid of the green round table in the corner. It isn't being used and just takes up space and looks a bit old fashioned for you. Everything is shaping up beautifully! Have fun and happy spring!

OMG I spend all my time rearranging the artwork - love the new prints!

I love the new shade of the walls! Although I'm a huge fan of your old decor style with more things in the room, I love seeing your decor and style evolve as time goes by. I look forward to your videos every week. I think your floral arrangements are lovely. They're imperfect, and that's what makes them so lovely.

Nicolas, the paint you have used is really lovely and the flowers come into their own with the backdrop of the wall. I do like the idea of you having an armchair where the circular table now stands. This week to help the change of season, i moved much of my furniture around and found I was much more comfortable. You give us so much inspiration. Thanks from Australia.

BONJOUR NICOLAS🎉FROM SUD FRANCE,,, BEAUTIFUL COLOR , YOUR TASTE IS ALWAYS FANASTIC😊ENJOY YOUR NEW BRIGHT ROOM!! BRAVO🎉😊

Sometimes you just need fresh and beautiful things to look at. This is such a soothing change

I like the new colour paint and especially the cut flowers in the terra cotta pot. what a lovely idea

I miss your painting. I think it might be in your bedroom but it’s not seen by others. And I love your flower arrangement. You are a nice person & watching you calms me.

As per usual, another beautiful video. Thankyou and belated blessings over the easter period. I do like the new colour after all, I thought I might not! I think both the round table and the lamp should go from that corner. What a out putting a big plant there. I LOVED your flower arrangement, loose and oh-so-delightful, you are so gifted with flower arranging. The table setting was also perfect. Those 3 new pics will look great when framed above the bookcase. I'm glad to hear you're putting a mirror above the fireplace. As you say, less is more. You see everything. And not too much colour. Your home is really cosy. Sending lol xxx

Happy Easter. Happiest Spring. Great paint color, it looks so much brighter & better. Well done. Great table scape, very inviting especially with the white & yellow flowers. An organic feast for the senses. I like the art prints as well. Good eye for complementary shapes. Looking forward to seeing them on the wall as a trilogy.

The colour looks GREAT! The mouse's back was very smart, but perhaps too moody for the short winter days of Scotland.

Oh no, I was wrong. Brown art pieces look beautiful with the new paint. What a difference! Love it

Enjoyed your video! Lovely table setting!

Nicholas you never disappoint!! Stunning as usual. I so enjoy your videos. They are always so relaxing and informative. Really appreciate you. Keep it up!!!! ❤️

Nicholas a more economical way re paint is to purchase a can of more inexpensive base paint and do your first coat in that and paint store will tint it the same colour as the more expensive paint you purchased to implement your colour change. Either way it looks fantastic.❤

I love how you made your table look like you were dining in a spring garden.

I love the new colour on the walls Nicolas and your table setting was beautiful especially the cute bunny napkin design - simple and chic!

We had a wonderful, but cold Easter morning of 39 degrees, in Powder Springs, Georgia. You do look refreshed after your Italian getaway. Happy Easter!

the color is more relaxed and updated also reads well on camera.

Nicolas, I LOVE your house and the color of the living room is beautiful. You're very right, a room has to be "you." Where I was growing up with my aunt and uncle, their yard was full of spring flowers. My aunt loved her roses and my uncle grew prize-winning tulips and there were surprises i.e. hyacinths and daffys tucked here and there. And the yard was carpeted everywhere with white and purple violets.. She would have loved you! It was truly like a fairyland growing up, and my brother agreed with me. There were also beautiful flowering trees. My favorites were dogwood and crabanpple. Easrer is my favorite holiday. Wish I was still with her, I's do those lovely bunnies. She always had those big sugar coated eggs with scenes inside. For an imaginative kid like me I loved the whimsy and good dreams that followed.

At 20.52 minutes please let me know what that beautiful piano piece is. My goodness it’s the most beautiful, romantic piano playing I’ve ever heard. And your table looks beautiful. And you picked a beautiful color paint. Good job.

Nicolas love xx your voice sound like a angel. Nicolas you made a good decision on your paint for the living room. It radiated light and beauty. Also the choice of flowers l really enjoy your time off how to arrange them plus the spring 🌼🌼🌱 like colors . Love how you decorate your table love the charters and plates plus wine glass and water glasses. Also view of the outside love the noice of cars and people thru out your place . You look amazing and chic beauty loving kindness awesome person. Thank you for showing me about it. Happy Easter weekend. My was good and peaceful. I went to church to celebrate our lord day and remembering about His love and sacrifice for saving me. You are so sweet and talented. Take care Nicolas love xx. Kisses and hugs to you and family. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I absolutely love the color and your place is so warm and inviting.

I missed your spring videos, I am very excited to see what you have in store for us this season 💐

New paint certainly brought more light to the room. Good job!

Looking classic and stylish, I would paint the mantel piece/fire surround either a gloss black, or a very dark grey, the contrast with the walls would look amazing. Have a think about it. Thank you.

The paint colour is lovely and does brighten the room. I laughed when you said you had only painted it a year or so before and you were aiming to keep the new colour for at least three years. With only two of us in this house, neither of us smokers and both very tidy/clean people we just repainted after 20 years and had the same colour put on the walls since we loved it so much - you probably would have been shaking your head and rolling your eyes.

What a change in the living room!! It looks so much better now that is brighter.

Much better color for the living room Nicolas! I always felt the other color was too dark but live and learn right? An apartment below street level doesn't get as much sunlight as apts at or above street level! What hard work in one day! Well, your reward, six days in Italy, lucky you! Thanks for sharing again! And a room now bursting with natural sunlight and beauty just in time for Spring and Summer like you said~ bon voyage!💚🌳🌻🧡

Nicholas, I love the lighter paint color. Mouse's Back was lovely, but the new color has given your room life. ❤

Beautiful and soothing. It's always worth the effort to refresh your home!

Oh my!!!! I absolutely love your paint choice! It really brightens up the space! Love your videos!!

Love the colour, Nicholas !

I think the new paint looks delightful. 👏🏻

Love the video and your vibe an energy, your house is gorgeous, I love your elegant manners and accent

nic, my favorite british queen is back…. nice color. that green really was quite something….. so it’s good you had a change of heart and painted your parlor less garish

Yay! So happy to say goodbye to that dark room.

Love the new wall colour! Your centrepiece of white flowers are very beautiful! Cute bunny napkins! What a great idea! 😊❤

Love the color you have chosen for the living room. Very bright and fresh!

I would love to see a vintage mirror above the fireplace ❤

Love the paint color in your living room and your Easter table is beautiful.

Love your videos Nicolas! Inspiring as always!!

Love the table setting! I placed daffodils on my dining table and entryway. They just make me happy, so I understand your love for flowers. Good luck with rearranging the furniture. It. An definitely be challenging. 💕

Just saw your video now. Beautiful living room and gorgeous flower arrangement and table setting. I feel inspired to change mine.😊

Здорово получилось! Светло и жизнерадостно!) ☀️☀️ Сервировка стола нежная и нарядная, как весна!)) Спасибо, что делитесь умением и красотой!!)) Lena, С добром из России!) 🌺🌺🦋🦋🦋🏡

The paint, the prints, everything in this room, I love it! ❤❤❤

Love the new colour, so light and bright, in fact I'm going to copy that colour in my living room, so thank you for introducing me to Lick paint.

I love your new wall color and your table looks wonderful. I can't wait to see your prints displayed. I'm inspired!

thank you so much for your inspiration

Nicolas the new color I love it..I know it will all look great once you get it as you like.. Can’t wait.. Thank you for sharing..!!

Nicholas I love the beautiful job you did painting your livingroom. I hope you enjoyed your Italian holiday. Thank you for all your inspiration, you truly are so generous with your sharing. Beautiful floral decor, they are so dainty and sweet, while maintaining endless grace. With kindness and appreciation, Jessica.

The living room looks so bright and fresh, I much prefer this shade, very well done Nicolas😊💖

Excellent vlog this week Nicolas. Your Easter table setting was beautiful, what a treat for your guests. Always amazes me how wall colour can completely transform a room and lift your mood. Well done!

Love watching this, much better color, makes the room look bigger.😍

I love the color. It's perfect for your room. Lovely job as usual!!

the new colour looks so much better than the previous one

You have been a busy bee! Nicely done!

So nice to see you and so welcoming with your warm personality The room looks amazing and so refreshing

Dear Nicolas i was feeling a bit low and you vidio was so uplifting thank you god bless you from a brit living in canada

Happy Easter! Thank you for sharing your projects.

Love the new living room color. What a difference!! Completely brightens up the room🙂

I love those prints as I used to work in George Street many years ago (40!) love the new town!

Beautiful British colour, very nice and warm.

I do love the color you chose for your walls! Lovely! You have such great ideas for florals and tablescapes. I really look forward to each of your podcasts. your voice is so soothing and you always bring inspiration for bringing simple beauty into my home. Thank you!

Very beautiful wall of bright room! You are a talent etiquette table with luxurious plants and fine plates and glasses! You are a great gentleman to be designed home styles. ❤

Nicolas, You very brilliant👍😊❤❤❤❤❤

Love the new colour. Look forward to how you decorate the room now.

So, good to see you Nicolas, I started watching you from the start of your You Tube Channel. Keep going, you are a talented and very pleasant person🎉 Well done you.🎉

Every frame of this video is filled with something beautiful. Love the new paint and the centerpiece. Hope Italy is wonderful.

Those Rebecca Udall chargers and placemats are absolutely impeccable! What a lovely table. I love the paint, too.

Great idea! You took my suggestion! You need something cheerful and light! You can also do an accent wall with a brighter color. That new color looks much better and not depressing.

LOVE IT, YEAH!!! It goes with Sophie's fur much better ;-)

Loving the bunny ear napkins 🙂🐰

The color on your wall is so much better than the darker one! Although I like Dark colors on walls, in your room creamy colors are much better because it is very dark in your place. And the color is very soft and kind. Very lovely flower arrangement ❤

Absolutely beautiful love the new colour on the walls xx

Hi Nicolas...the new wall color is very warm and calming! (Great choice)! Your table setting is always an A+ with fresh beautiful flowers! Great job in greeting Spring/Easter!

Happy Spring, Nicolas 🌱🌷

Looks great Nicolas chéri! Lifts up the room🥰🥰🥰 I always Love to See you, Always inspiring. You have another Energie since the Last Time i saw you. I know Luca, beautiful place,.Like the prints. Bonne affaire. Much Love from South of France☀️

The colour of the room is beautiful! What an inspiring video! Thank you!! I hope you had a happy Easter! Take care you too!

Ooo love the new color on the walls made it brighter. The table setting is gorgeous love the flowers you used did not know about daffodils killing everything. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤

Thank you for your previous vlog on the perfect tea party I followed your instructions and my first tea party was a roaring success

Great paint job. Love your floral arrangements. The picture hanging trick/secret is one I will definitely use. I appreciate you sharing it. I hope you do not get rid of that fabulous painting you had above your fireplace....I so much enjoy the tablescaping-I enjoy doing that also. Looking forward to seeing your new prints from Italy framed and up on the walls.

I also have been to Lucca a few years. We stood a week, it was beautiful. Love the new wall color.

Yes I can remember when you painted before!

Very beautiful colour 💒

Wow! Amazing how a coat of fresh paint makes your home look brand new! 😊

Looking forward to your Easter 2024 video 🙂

Hello Nicholas Your living room looks incredible the colour is beautiful In was in Lucca for Easter it is such a beautiful city I have been several times and we have now found a lovely flat that we stay in Love the prints Love Andrew 💐💜xx

I love the new wall paint Nic .. it’s one of those colours you could sink your teeth in i sometime say .. apartment looks fabulous just like you 😍 Hello Sofie 🐶

Happy Resurrection! Easter is so special! ❤

YES!!!! Your architectural prints look so much better that much closer together!!! The color is lovely. I love beige/whites with undertones.