THINGS I DON'T DECORATE WITH ANYMORE 

Family photos are about the people we love and the times we share with them, if not this then what is a home for?

there is a digital pic frame that is pretty cool that i’ve seen in a couple of homes

Family photos belong in an album not on the wall. No one cares to see them - look at the album if you forgot how your family looks like.

@@juverparadox What planet do you live on? People love looking at photos on tabletops in frames - when well-done photos become art on the walls, they are often conversation starters - but yes, because family photos are so popular people will often pick up the album as well --- strangers will come into your front door and randomly ask if the people on the welcoming table are your kids ---- choose nice photos --- As for Claims that Valentina decorates in neutrals - in her case, and in her house - Valentina's black and white scape are colours, not neutrals --- FYI - Valentina is fun to watch, her style for her, works, and some people love it - well done Valentina ---

I agree. I’ve come to a place where I want my decor and art work to have real meaning. She showed a wall that had small prints in large frames, I’d love to have the pictures be of those I love in them. Even if it’s my loved ones walking away from me in a big city or part of a country theme. We can make our family photos look like beautiful art work… love ya V❤

Walnut wood, can be so elegant.❤️

I think it's okay that she apologizes. She knows that her viewers love their homes and their stuff, and no one wants to hear bad news about their treasures. These videos are of no practical use to people who already agree with her. Of course, we don't have to always agree with her. But for those times when her message hits home, maybe, by apologizing, she is trying to enlighten us gently

​@@lilyroza Agree? There is nothing to agree or disagree about and no reason to apologize. It is her house and she should include and exclude as she pleases as should you. It is vital to choose so that you achieve a cohesive and intentional look. But what I don't "like" is the idea that a space can only be "sophisticated, calm or modern" if it excludes or includes certain colors, or items. For example I don't and won't include massive oversized objet d'art (like big round balls),, drum lampshades, ceiling fans, gray/black painted walls, black textiles, big puffy duvets, vase collections that look like they all came from the same place in glossy or flat finish, or polyurethane faux Persian rugs. But I never had to edit these things out or toss them because I never purchased them in the first place. It is good to know what you truly love or hate so you don't make her mistakes and buy red sofas, or turquoise chairs, striped rugs and then have to get rid of them. However if you choose this path you and she will both come to hate it all in a short while and you will be repeating the process which is expensive and unsettling. That is why you must be "enlightened gently" because you are undoing mistakes you made chasing trends brought to your by Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware. It is like Coke or Pepsi, different but the same too. Most decorators are one trick ponies who endlessly chase trends, and you had better love her house because that is what she will give you and often the end result is very commercial like the inside of a boutique hotel lobby or clothing store. You will hear, "I don't like this or that" but in reality those things aren't trending at RH or PB. On the other hand you could look to the great decorators- not on HGTV either that is Coke or Pepsi repackaged. Let them truly enlighten you to what speaks to you and transcends trends. Check out the great decorators of the past and buy their books. When you see their choices -dated but still speaking to you it will give you a hint to your real style. Decorators like Billy Baldwin,, Jean Michel Frank, Sister Parish, Albert Hadley, and of course Mario Buatta. Then look a the great decortators now like Bunny Williams Miles Redd, Rita Konig, (my 3 favorites), Kathryn Ireland, Beata Heuman Emily Summers, Ken Fulk, Richard Meier, Vicky Charles, Nina Campbell (now and back then), Alberto Pino, Thom Filicia. The world is your oyster decorate it your way and to your taste.

Regarding family photos… I don’t decorate with them because I feel like it my family is frozen in time, not dynamic. 🤷‍♀️ Crazy? Probably.

Good for you. It's so tacky

Quits are so sad. I don’t like quilts (maybe only one and let me pick out the material). I am in Minnesota-hope no one sees this-but everyone loves quilts but me. They are always giving them as gifts. Also, you can never ever get rid of a quilt since there is so much effort, time, and love that goes into them… 😢

This comment made me laugh! I love your attitude!😂

That sounds beautiful. I frammed some really beautiful, authentic, mud cloth years back and I just love it. It is black and crème with geometric patterns. Very simple. Very minimal. Textiles as wall art can be lovely.

Yes! Thank you!

I agree! Our home is fairly eclectic in style. Neutrals mixed with color and live plants. It has a lot of character and definitely not a staged look!😊

Yeah, the quilts and woven blankets on the wall are overdone, and often a careless afterthought. But some of those quilts and woven blankets and rugs are incredible works of art, and if they work with the feel of the room, why not? I would rather see a well made art quilt than most of the mindless and meaningless modern abstracts and art that people usually hang. Also, the good stuff needs to be preserved. Please don't shame people for hanging it. I wish I had some of the old-fashioned handmade art that my grandparents hung in their homes, which my father and stepmother just threw out. When they threw it out, it was probably considered old-fashioned, common-place and passé. Preserve the best of the past. I love Valentina's style, and I know that as a designer, she has to present a cohesive style. But in my humble opinion, she could use a touch of the boho, an occasional eclectic and/or colorful and random beautiful object. I'm very boho, and I like Valentina, because her style balances out my own cozy arty eclecticism.

I can't stand the splayed legs, especially in tight spaces, they cause more trips and falls.

I wish I could do that! My husband usually doesn’t get involved in my decorating but he is super attached to a large brown, reclining leather sectional. Makes it very hard to update the house.

NEVER EVER EVER get rid of meaningful items because some chick on youtube says you should - meaning by definition means making our lives rich, don't toss that away become some lady who loves the Yin and yang symbol and decided to do her entire house in it told you that you should.

But…. If u are watching a movie with an Italian kitchen in Italy to me they looks so inviting and beautiful!

I'm exactly the same! Glad to hear I'm not the only one who doesn't enjoy colored flowers, and I can't stand roses!

Same here. The only flowers I get excited over are white lilies.

@@toosense Yes! Me too!

I like how you describe needing balance. It would be great to have inspiration and advice on how to achieve that and have the sentimental worked in to the home in tasteful ways.

Black and White can be neutrals but in the case of Valentia, black and white are used as colours. Your home is your personal space of refuge, love and light - if photos bring you joy use them, if quilts bring you joy then use them. Never let a RU-vid person rob you of joy. Joy is more valuable than a priceless work of art. Joy never goes out of style.

Let Jack have his own space that he is comfortable in, which doesn't have to withstand the scrutiny of a bunch of snobby, judgemental wanna-be interior designers. Let him be himself. He is such a delight, so charming and supportive of Valentina, he looks at her with so much love. Okay, ladies and gays, let's not be too intrusive. Valentina is the interior designer, not Jack.

Thank you so much!

Then go for it girl.whatever brings happiness and comfort to your home

I think it’s great that you do you! That’s what we all should do.

Your husband is right, add some personality - Yin and yang is a symbol, not a house style.