Ugh, I wish that trend of random words on the wall would die die die. Like a sign in the garden that says "garden". Really? In case someone thinks it's a soccer field?
To me, home decor is like a painting, or any other form of art...you do what you love, you do what speaks to you, you do what makes you feel good. Trying to follow trends, or trying to copy a showroom is just stressful.
Absolutely! I'm new here too and I was just thinking "no capes!" when I read your comment. My favorite Edna Mode quote is when Elastigirl says "what on earth do you think the baby will be doing?" EM- "Well I don't know darling but luck favors the prepared."
Yes but think it further, you wouldn't want the carpet and the throw pillows be the exact same color of purple. Like you would not put on pink wyesahdpw and use the exact same tone of pink for your lipstick... You always ned colors that complement each other and can even be in the same color palette but just not the same
If you put purple eye shadow do yo put purple lipstick and purple cheeks and matching earrings ? That’s the concept do not do that with your decorations make things blend
To answer the question someone asked about why people buy food or dessert scented candles ..it’s because a lot of our childhood memories are connected to moments related to food like where I come from it’s the way our families express love bonding in the kitchen- so when I smell certain scents it instantly makes me feel happy or cozy or gives me a sense of peace. People connect to things they are “familiar” with.
I met one of my sons old friends ( they went to school together for most of their school years) he’s now in his thirties. He was so sweet and said he loved coming round my house because it always smelt of fresh cakes baking or dinner cooking. I used to make celebration cakes 🎂🥰
Gosh, you would hate my house, I love it though! I love scented candles and lots of color. I fill my home with things I love and I don’t care if others don’t like it. The reason why so many people like Pottery Barn is that it feels cozy, unlike a lot of the homes now that look like hotel lobbies and all the rooms look the same.
You have to do what makes YOU & your family happy.....what you feel makes your home a home. All these "don't do these things" videos are silly....while they attempt to guide people into creating a great home from a design standpoint it isn't advice for everyone bc your home is such a personal thing and everyone is free to make theirs exactly how they want it to be. Some of these tips are true but at the end of the day YOU have to live in your home and our you own stamp on it based on what YOU find appealing not what anyone else thinks even so-called design experts.
He didn't actually say that either. I like the guide omg stopped me buying the kitche bed w diamanté realised hmmmm no ! Thank god I'd be stuck fr years I am just looking at bedding and a headboard now w throws ill figure it finding my look but y no diamanté gatherd headboard and huge ! Yep no
Ahhh, I was exactly the same way! I cringed a bit as soon as I saw the video title. Bit after about 2 minutes, I was like:"This guy knows what he's talking about!". I agree with pretty much everything he said. Especially a colour theme for a room. It still amazes me how many people decorate their rooms in this tacky style (e.g. all lime green - curtains, bedding, vases - barfffff:-/
Am I the only one who love how Arvin speak, the connotation, stress, tone, etc. I'm not only interested in home tips but as well as practicing my English, like Arvin's way of talking is so chic and elegant and professional.
I agree that was probably the most helpful comment out of the hundredths of videos I have seen to help me figure out how to use color in my home. Thank you Arvin !
Honestly one of the best "Things you should stop doing" videos. Absolutely love this, especially the comparison of blending eyeshadow colors to blending colors in your home. I got a lot of grief about mixing colors from golds/blacks/chrome but I knew what I was doing would look gorgeous and thoughtful all said and done.
I’ve always disliked when someone says a room has a “theme”. A child’s birthday party has a theme, but your living room doesn’t need one. We use design styles to create an environment, ambience or atmosphere. Not a theme.
I will allow one (1) half bathroom in a home to be nautically themed just because white women like my mom need a room to throw all of their Tommy Bahama energy into.
Agreed! Scrap the idea of arches in every wall to create a scalloped room, and throw out the fisherman's netting, the sea shells, mermaid scale pillows and indoor mini palms..... maybe keep the singing bass fish, because that's just classy! Lol
I had to chuckle when you said ‘You’re probably a regular person, like me’. Arvin, you are so extra! And I mean that in the best possible way. I so enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, me neither. Except for once in a gardening show I saw three identical arches on a wall in the garden. That looked pretty good, and the garden had a south Asian vibe, too.
I am so on board with your thoughts on artificial scents. I have a friend who should own stock in Yankee Candle in that she buys so much product from them. I am very fragrance sensitive which makes it so difficult to visit her home. I try visiting only on nice days so we can sit outside. When you ride in her car she uses those clip on air fresheners. I have to make sure I take my allergy meds with me whenever we have an outing together. She knows I have this issue & unplugs the ones in the car but the fragrance is still there. In fact it permeates all my shopping bags by the time I get home. I've found the best thing for odors is to maintain a clean house & car. No fragrance necessary. I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks!
Love watching you. I miss my son who lives 2000 miles away- somehow when I see you living your best life on here: dancing it up, tossing out opinions nobody asked you for (LOL), and generally having fun being the BOSS of you and sharing your knowledge, I feel closer to my Leon :))❤
The only one I disagree on is the candles. I don’t want my house to smell like a botanical garden, I want my house to smell like I just baked a cake. Also, candles give such a warm atmosphere that a diffuser could never. This is a hill I will die on and then you can bury me with my vanilla candles.
My favorite scent is warm apple pie for candles and wax. I regret wasting my money on two diffusers. It just doesn't give off the same scent and I started having headaches an hour after I turn it on. Ever since I quit using diffusers, I stopped having headaches.
Agreed. However, many try to achieve a certain look and miss without realizing where they went wrong. Often times wasting money on expensive throw pillows or matching sofa & love seats. Understanding the basics of decorating can be really helpful. I will say, color blocking is still a popular way to accent a wall if you want to put a photo gallery in front. But it’s a bold look & will not create a soft, relaxing mood. It just depends on what you’re trying to create.
You hit on some things I never noticed, like arches, but the themed rooms, absolutely. When I see a sofa with a ton of pillows, I think, where the hell am I supposed to sit.
The pottery barn comment is so grounding to me. Thank you. I feel all my friends have that “perfect show room look” home and that may at times make me doubt my personal style
Don’t doubt yourself!!! It’s all personal preference but the “showroom look” is a little meh to me TBH. We can get inspired by them but they are NOT HOMES
@@ArvinOlano so true! Honestly, this was stressing me out a few weeks ago. Everyone on pinterst and youtube have these picture perfect houses and I always wanted my house to look so neat and perfect. I don't know how people do it. IT'S STRESSFUL! I showed pictures of my house to someone for opinions on how to improve it, and I felt like I do everything so wrong. I gave up, it's my house and I will put things how I like it :)
I've never seen your show before but I can honestly say you really pulled in off. You're not sitting there talking talking talking, or giggling with your spouse. Thank goodness you kept it moving. 💯🌟
Love the TIP about transitioning your colours like your eyeshadows. Definitely useful, that way your eyes will flow easy instead of grabbing patches of colour around your space❤️
As an interior design student, I love videos like these because I can learn from them but also agree with lotsss of them. And let me just say, that painted arch door left me speechless. Who told them that was okay? 😩
I’m glad you brought up the “clutter” issue. I was following “farm house” tours and was so overwhelmed with the clutter! It was way too overwhelming and made me anxious!
I do agree with this! When the cute farmhouse items came out, I liked it! Now all the 'tubers are just adding clutter and merchandising their homes! Must be so exhausting!
Oh gosh I loved that too... if I hear one more you tuber start a video with “omg I’ve had soooo many requests for this” I’m gonna rip my hair out! Like B, we know NOBODY asked you 😒🤣
@@MrsGetOverYourself exactly! I also don't appreciate some RUclipsrs trying to work in brand deals like it's just a friendly suggestion. Just say you have to pay the bills!
You are SO refreshing! Love your personality, knowledge, and straight-to-point info. So many interior designer you-tubers talk way too much and don't get to the point.
New here! Love the vibe. Does anyone else find themselves holding their breath with each new "don't do this," hoping that they're not committing the infraction themselves? Makes me a little nervous!
Right! After watching this I looked around and realized I had Rule of 3's all over my house subconsciously. Almost like when Rapunzel looked around and saw random subconscious suns all over her tower haha
Right, and if you must use more than three go with odd numbers, 3, 5, 7... unless it's two spaced groupings of 3. It's more pleasing to the eye than even numbers.
People are painting faux arches?! 😳 This was a great video Arvin and some excellent pointers. Let’s talk about down filling in those pillows instead of that cheap poly. I hate going to someone’s house that’s lovely until you look at the fairy pillows on the sofa. Great video you! ❤️
I was gonna say the same thing! I was watching a similar video from a different RUclipsr (who’s forte isn’t even interior design lol) and she just came off as mean spirited in her choice of words and tone. Totally turned me off!
I love how you have so much energy and great advice without being overly negative! I just subscribed and know I’m gonna start binging all the videos I’ve missed!
Omg TY for getting it!! This video is mainly about my opinions and my preferences and just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean that someone else shouldn’t like it either haha so ty for getting the point of the video
Thank you for all the great tips and examples, I have tried too hard for too many years to find the right decor for me. I finally decided that I love French cottage with a little whimsy, and your advice will definitely keep me grounded, cause I was raised that there are no empty spaces ! I love a clean well put together room, but hate all the "stuff" ! I will be taking it out honey!! Love your video!!
I've updated my home by painting and removing dated stuff like curtains and old rugs pillows etc. these small changes give my home a more sophisticated look Thank you🌹 for your tips ❤
Arvin! Would you be able to do a video where we send pictures of our home then you would give rate it or give us tips or advice or feedback on how we decorated our place? I think that’s kinda fun and interactive with your viewers.
Yes 💗 that would be so great! I can design a client space without a struggle, but my own home I tend to see one way, or the same type vision. I love other input from someone who's style I trust. I recently moved my fireplace from the exterior wall across the room to the 16' tall wall. It has ventless gas logs and was a exterior nightmare with roof line and gutters. Water constantly pooled by my door and seaped in under the wall😰 It has opened up a whole new world! Arvin I LOVE your style and people would even pay you to do this. Could even hold a class where people register to reserve a space. You can show before and after pictures of the spaces❤️
@@jazzabeller wall it up and give yourself an extra closet:) or even a pantry, if near the kitchen. Then you can put a nice mirror on that wall (but NOT a window one😜)
When our house was for sale, before the showing, I simmered some cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves in water on the stove for a few minutes. I also put a pie on a cooling rack next to the stove. We got an offer.....
Literally same! I love the smell of candles, but hate all those oil smells. Like the lavender, cedar wood...like I’m just not into it. And I must say, I have 3 metal wax warmers in my house with Walmart’s Scentsationals brand wax cubes and literally EVERYONEEEE that comes inside always says how nice our house always smells. So 👌🏼
Window mirrors Matchy accents Favorite show room set up Overloading textures Painting accent arches Over decorating your surfaces Themed rooms Buying fake scented products Overcrowding the sofas Buying the wrong size rug
@@sharms888 by all means, take time out of your day to watch the full video, but you may talk to your parents and partner that way, but you don’t have my permission 😂 If people choose to be helpful, let them be helpful. Your chakras and clearly blocked.
I’ll never give up Yankee candle “Christmas cookie” during the holiday while decorating, wrapping presents etc etc... I’m sorry I just can’t do it!!! lolol
Thank you for these great tips and reminders! I agree and disagree with Arvin's advice on home scents. Most of the year I pick a luxurious yet clean scent for my house, EXCEPT for the winter holidays because it makes decorating, cooking, and baking that much better.
Yes! My guest room is travel themed. A bit bohemian and a bit steam punk. It’s my favorite room in the house, haha. I mean, if we have the space, can’t we at least dedicate one “fun” room? 😜
OMG I LOVE YOUR personality and delivery!!!! I am about to update my current spaces and this is so helpful. Especially the eyeshadow comment, that makes so much sense to me.
Yeah, but the problem is when they really aren't decorating their space. They are taking their cues (much of the time) from something they've seen and tried to interpret, or taking a color and running with it. Then it looks like that color threw up all over the room. So, in theory, they really do care. You can tell when a person doesn't care. I respect a person that doesn't try. They just want function even if means putting a box in front of a sofa and calling it a coffee table.
Yep, look at these points if you aren’t happy with the room.... but, if you are, enjoy it. I hear his ideas and agree with them in principle as “rules” but I like an eclectic vibe in my house and my attractive clutter makes me feel happy in my rooms.
I love and agree with everything you covered! ❤ I stumbled upon your videos yesterday and I am now hooked. I viewed quite a few already. Okay so I have a dilemma: my husband and I have completely opposite tastes in EVERYTHING in life including decor and way of dressing. Well he always tells me that dark rooms are warm, intimate, cozy and romantic. I agree to some point but the darker the room the better and he won’t even be open to the idea of bringing in natural warm tones such as bamboo color, coppers and golds or terracotta, sage green…you know..all the colors that I think are warm. Well he calls all these cool colors. Anything light is sterile and cold he says. I’m about to paint the bedroom again and this time I’d like to paint it dark like he wants it because I’m tired of hearing it going on 5 years now. Can you please give us ideas on dark cozy bedrooms? What to do and what not to do? Thank you so much!!!❤
I switched out my “mirror window” in my dining room for a 37” circle one from Homegoods and it completely transformed my dining room! It looks so much more “grand” now! Definitely agree with all these tips!! ❤️
And on the flip side, I just put a “window” mirror over my entry table and it transformed my apartment. I didn’t want another round mirror (have one in my bedroom) and a large or ornate one wouldn’t have worked. I like it so anyone who doesn’t can just kiss it. 😜
Why did it take so long for your video to pop up in my recommended list!? I love your energy! Your explanation of everything is so helpful and I absolutely love your laugh!! 🥰
Really love the cameo appearances by your “special guest star”! 🐶💕 Word of caution with regards to Essential Oils, many of these can be toxic to dogs and cats and can even be deadly in some cases. Please check to ensure yours are “pet friendly/safe” before using. Great tips! Love your energy and no nonsense approach to design.
Wow I have never been so happy to watch and influencer. You’re vibe and personality are everything. I’m obsessed with you and live for your videos! You have so much knowledge ! Love U!
I agree with so much of what you said, but if a home is overly perfect it just ends up looking like a store anyway, follow some rules but be sure to infuse personality, or you just have a really pretty but character devoid space🤷🏻♂️
My fave British designers Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smythe (their podcast is The Great Indoors) say you should get the biggest rug you can afford and at least all the front legs of your furniture should be on the rug.
Yes that is one of the cardinal rules when selecting a rug, basic but essential designer knowledge that should be common knowledge but it is not so, yet.
I love the way you describe the feelings that pieces create...It makes so much sense to me, and I've never heard anyone use breathing space to describe things like clutter and archways the way you do! I love it!
Hi Arvin, love your videos. Question…. I am moving to an all white ultra modern apartment and need some advice on how display my 100+ beautifully boxed decks of Tarot cards. Each deck is a work of art but I’m not sure what kind of bookcase to display them in so they look like part of the modern but comfortable decor. Any suggestions as they are a large part of who I am and I don’t want to hide them away behind closed doors. I want to see, love and appreciate them. Thanks. Coreen
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Ugh, I wish that trend of random words on the wall would die die die. Like a sign in the garden that says "garden". Really? In case someone thinks it's a soccer field?
"Live Love Laugh" in scroll stencil in every open house master bedroom I've been to. Then you find out they're selling because of a divorce.
PAHAHA 😂 I do totally agree!!! I love you to the moon and back 🤮really in the milky way that's all the love you can muster up!! Oh I'm so sick of it.
It will after that Saturday night live sketch.
I never understood why all those word signs were considered art or even desirable decor.
Along with Rae Dunn everything. I don't need my mug reminding me it's a mug with the word, "drink," "tea", or "coffee" on it...
I love how you start every video “no body asked..” it’s so humble because most you tubers say “so many of you keep asking” love your stuff!!!
Yes I love that!
"so many of you requested" one person. One person asked. 😂
Rii lol
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What's funny is sometimes so many of us have asked Arvin 🤣
The theme of my home is "Pet hair chic"
(Thank you everyone for all the likes and comments. This may be the best community on RUclips.)
Lol
SAME
😂
Totally! I have 4 dogs, 4 cats, & 3 vacuum cleaners! Lol
@@bludaizee24 6 cats 2 dogs. 2 vacuum cleaners and a steam cleaner. lol
the mirrors that look like windows 😭😭😂 alvin be roasting tf out of suburban culture and it’s HILARIOUS
i love how you just go straight to the point, and not taking up 3 minutes for the intro ! Subscribed!
yay!!!!
@@ArvinOlano Me too. You are just too much fun, and also elegant.
Exactly. Love his videos
@@ArvinOlano! Proud Filipino here. I love your interior designs. Just started watching you last week.
I really need help decorating my living room decorated half away now my brain is not working do you think you can help me
Would you consider asking your subs to send you pics of rooms and you can critique them?
Great idea!
Love this
Just not their rooms.
Great idea
I love the idea!!!
your little laughs after your tips are so passive aggressive I love it
To me, home decor is like a painting, or any other form of art...you do what you love, you do what speaks to you, you do what makes you feel good. Trying to follow trends, or trying to copy a showroom is just stressful.
Also you decorate your home to reflect your likes. Why tend that's being stuck in a home that's not you/ yours
Yes!
I like minimal but i love colours.
Exactly
The decor reflects the resident(s), not their visitors.
This is my first time watching your videos and you seem like the Edna Mode of interior design.
ILL TAKE IT
Mine too!
Lmaoooo I enjoyed this! Yassss lmao
🤣😂🤣
Absolutely! I'm new here too and I was just thinking "no capes!" when I read your comment.
My favorite Edna Mode quote is when Elastigirl says "what on earth do you think the baby will be doing?"
EM- "Well I don't know darling but luck favors the prepared."
Ok so the eyeshadow metaphor is THE BEST way I’ve heard anyone explain why matchy-matchy isn’t ideal!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes but think it further, you wouldn't want the carpet and the throw pillows be the exact same color of purple. Like you would not put on pink wyesahdpw and use the exact same tone of pink for your lipstick... You always ned colors that complement each other and can even be in the same color palette but just not the same
I suffer from Matchy-Matchy Síndrome 😅 except on makeup actually 😆
Yeah but unless it's the early 2000s, slapping just one eyeshadow is good to go.
Made soooo much sense.
If you put purple eye shadow do yo put purple lipstick and purple cheeks and matching earrings ? That’s the concept do not do that with your decorations make things blend
To answer the question someone asked about why people buy food or dessert scented candles ..it’s because a lot of our childhood memories are connected to moments related to food like where I come from it’s the way our families express love bonding in the kitchen- so when I smell certain scents it instantly makes me feel happy or cozy or gives me a sense of peace. People connect to things they are “familiar” with.
I can not stand the smell of food dessert candles...I'm more of a lavender linen scent
I met one of my sons old friends ( they went to school together for most of their school years) he’s now in his thirties. He was so sweet and said he loved coming round my house because it always smelt of fresh cakes baking or dinner cooking. I used to make celebration cakes 🎂🥰
@@lindarobinson1610 awe that’s sweet
That's why people never loose wt, food is the last thing that should occupy ones mind.
@@vivetkah and spending money on decor should? ..I think people should think about whatever makes them happy. How about that?
Gosh, you would hate my house, I love it though! I love scented candles and lots of color. I fill my home with things I love and I don’t care if others don’t like it. The reason why so many people like Pottery Barn is that it feels cozy, unlike a lot of the homes now that look like hotel lobbies and all the rooms look the same.
You have to do what makes YOU & your family happy.....what you feel makes your home a home. All these "don't do these things" videos are silly....while they attempt to guide people into creating a great home from a design standpoint it isn't advice for everyone bc your home is such a personal thing and everyone is free to make theirs exactly how they want it to be. Some of these tips are true but at the end of the day YOU have to live in your home and our you own stamp on it based on what YOU find appealing not what anyone else thinks even so-called design experts.
He didn't actually say that either. I like the guide omg stopped me buying the kitche bed w diamanté realised hmmmm no ! Thank god I'd be stuck fr years I am just looking at bedding and a headboard now w throws ill figure it finding my look but y no diamanté gatherd headboard and huge ! Yep no
I started this with “hmm not a fan of the do this/don’t do that vids”. By the end I was “Omg this is so spot on!”
The “what not to do” is my favourite way to start! Eliminate the don’ts and go from there 😅
Only watched it because of your comment! Thanks very helpful video I agreed with everything and most I don’t do!
I was the same way then I was like oh wow this actually makes sense.
Ahhh, I was exactly the same way! I cringed a bit as soon as I saw the video title. Bit after about 2 minutes, I was like:"This guy knows what he's talking about!". I agree with pretty much everything he said.
Especially a colour theme for a room. It still amazes me how many people decorate their rooms in this tacky style (e.g. all lime green - curtains, bedding, vases - barfffff:-/
Like the 3's rule. Different heights, space between.
Am I the only one who love how Arvin speak, the connotation, stress, tone, etc. I'm not only interested in home tips but as well as practicing my English, like Arvin's way of talking is so chic and elegant and professional.
I couldn't care less about the tips, he's just fun!
if anyone coming to my home is judging my decor, they don't belong in my home. IMHO
No, I think that today I'm going to just watch several of his videos and let him talk and de-stress me.
Love his intonation, facial expression & laughs...
@@angietiu6184 he is so animated and delightful to watch. I would love to have him be my friend I would never be in a bad mood.
@@angietiu6184 The hand movements are so appealing to me :)
you can pry my scented candles out of my cold, dead hands.
Mine as well
I’m not even there in the video yet but Im like...ohhhh heallllyyynooooo
Tell him again Girl🤣😂🤣😍
Noooooo, bury them with me, without the lids so that my new neighbors can enjoy them too 😂
Favorite comment!
The eyeshadow analogy was soooo good!!! Total light bulb moment on how to play w/ color, which has always been a challenge for me.
The moment you said "stop paining accent arches" my reaction was "Wtf is an accent arch... OMG WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!"
Is it not the weirdest thing you've ever seen?🤣🤣
Same. That green door will from now on hunt my nightmares.
Same. And now I want one.
SAME!!!
I know right!!! What is wrong with people!
The eyeshadow analogy is so on point!
Yassss easiest way to understand color for our homes 😍
I agree that was probably the most helpful comment out of the hundredths of videos I have seen to help me figure out how to use color in my home. Thank you Arvin !
Yes!
This analogy brings it home so beautifully 😍
I love the analogy but I'm totally that bitch that slaps one color on her lids and calls it a day. LMAO! 😂
Not only is Arvin making my home look gorgeous, he's now helping me with my eye makeup!
Beauty guru coming through
That was An Knook’s eye lol
Nobody asked, but ...
Yesss 🤣👏🏻
Honestly one of the best "Things you should stop doing" videos. Absolutely love this, especially the comparison of blending eyeshadow colors to blending colors in your home. I got a lot of grief about mixing colors from golds/blacks/chrome but I knew what I was doing would look gorgeous and thoughtful all said and done.
I liked that, too, but the room that was the “yes” seemed dark to me. I loved the room, but I couldn’t do a room that dark.
Agree!
This is the first I’ve come across you! Love it!! Thank you!
I’ve always disliked when someone says a room has a “theme”. A child’s birthday party has a theme, but your living room doesn’t need one. We use design styles to create an environment, ambience or atmosphere. Not a theme.
I agree with you and Arvin. The theme should simply be "I LIVE here."
Righttt
I will allow one (1) half bathroom in a home to be nautically themed just because white women like my mom need a room to throw all of their Tommy Bahama energy into.
Agreed! Scrap the idea of arches in every wall to create a scalloped room, and throw out the fisherman's netting, the sea shells, mermaid scale pillows and indoor mini palms..... maybe keep the singing bass fish, because that's just classy! Lol
Okay! Preach, I always thought it looks kitschy or child like.
“Nobody asked, but I gotcha Queen.” Arvin’s commentary feels like a warm embrace. This is the best “Stop Doing This” out there! 🥰
Exactly! Especially because influencers are often saying “everyone’s been asking me” when you know it’s not true. I love the honesty 😁
Haha i subscribed the moment he said that haha 😂
Reminder this is his constructive criticism, do what you want in your home 💖
Hahahah... I'm agree with u bro.
Every people have their own " taste".
This guy talk about his personal taste as well.
Agree
As long as it's always spots on n cleans
I had to chuckle when you said ‘You’re probably a regular person, like me’. Arvin, you are so extra! And I mean that in the best possible way. I so enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
That eyeshadow explanation just blew my mind. Total ah ha moment.
I’ve never seen those painted arches before. What the? A very strange look.
I think that they look best over dressers or beds
Yeah, me neither. Except for once in a gardening show I saw three identical arches on a wall in the garden. That looked pretty good, and the garden had a south Asian vibe, too.
I was thinking the same! God forbid there’s a massive power outage...you will end up splat on that fake mirage of a door.
What the artist isn't Wile E Coyote? So you can walk right through the arch🤣
Never saw arches either - thank God
At the end of the day, if you love it, that’s all that matters. 🤷🏻♂️
Facts 👏🏼
Yes, best advice ever!
Thank you for this. Most of the time what is “in style” does not appeal to me.
@@Aimee-Gates I often start like what is in when it's going out. The whole time it is in I can't stand it.
I am so on board with your thoughts on artificial scents. I have a friend who should own stock in Yankee Candle in that she buys so much product from them. I am very fragrance sensitive which makes it so difficult to visit her home. I try visiting only on nice days so we can sit outside. When you ride in her car she uses those clip on air fresheners. I have to make sure I take my allergy meds with me whenever we have an outing together. She knows I have this issue & unplugs the ones in the car but the fragrance is still there. In fact it permeates all my shopping bags by the time I get home. I've found the best thing for odors is to maintain a clean house & car. No fragrance necessary. I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks!
Love watching you. I miss my son who lives 2000 miles away- somehow when I see you living your best life on here: dancing it up, tossing out opinions nobody asked you for (LOL), and generally having fun being the BOSS of you and sharing your knowledge, I feel closer to my Leon :))❤
Ummm I LOVE LOVE LOVE walking into someone’s house and it smells like they just baked 10 pies. Feels so warm and welcoming ☺️
It’s so warm and welcome but I can’t do it at home, I wouldn’t stop eating 😅
Same 😁
Fresh ground coffee!
@@catonamushroom1019 that sounds great ☕️😊
Agreed if it's 10 real pies in the oven. But 10 chemical induced "pies" from Bath & Body Works, nahhh.
Those accent arches remind me of the fake tunnel from the roadrunner cartoon 🤣
OMFG I know exactly what you’re talking about lollll
😂😂😂😂😂
So true🤣🤣
Sadly, several coyotes - across the country - have already been injured as a result of running into those "arches" at high speed...😔
@@bellbookcandle3051 🤣
The only one I disagree on is the candles. I don’t want my house to smell like a botanical garden, I want my house to smell like I just baked a cake. Also, candles give such a warm atmosphere that a diffuser could never. This is a hill I will die on and then you can bury me with my vanilla candles.
Me too!!! I need it to smell like baked goods during the fall at all times 🤣🤣🤣
Without candles😬sorry can’t do, I love my candles😉. Fake arches first time for me 🤔.
My favorite scent is warm apple pie for candles and wax. I regret wasting my money on two diffusers. It just doesn't give off the same scent and I started having headaches an hour after I turn it on. Ever since I quit using diffusers, I stopped having headaches.
Just get the high quality candles. The bad ones are AWFUL. (I agree; not a fan of diffusers).
😂I just commented on the scented candles, as well! I agree w you!
Honestly, every home should be decorated in a way that the people living there are most comfortable. Never let someone else dictate your joy.
Yep. 10 years ago They were telling people to cover their beds in pillows, never too many. So now the look They created is a "Don't do this!"
U can do that just don’t be surprised if it looks like a circus
Agreed. However, many try to achieve a certain look and miss without realizing where they went wrong. Often times wasting money on expensive throw pillows or matching sofa & love seats. Understanding the basics of decorating can be really helpful. I will say, color blocking is still a popular way to accent a wall if you want to put a photo gallery in front. But it’s a bold look & will not create a soft, relaxing mood. It just depends on what you’re trying to create.
@@Pikapikamarshmellow as long as your home makes YOU happy, that's all that matters!
He knows that
"Showroom is not a home" - this, this, THIS! Thank you!
You hit on some things I never noticed, like arches, but the themed rooms, absolutely. When I see a sofa with a ton of pillows, I think, where the hell am I supposed to sit.
I have that situation. My hubby and son uses it as daddy-son bonding over frisbee moment.
The pottery barn comment is so grounding to me. Thank you. I feel all my friends have that “perfect show room look” home and that may at times make me doubt my personal style
Don’t doubt yourself!!! It’s all personal preference but the “showroom look” is a little meh to me TBH. We can get inspired by them but they are NOT HOMES
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That is not a place that can be lived in comfortably and is not realistic.
It makes me feel uncomfortable and I’m scared to touch anything in their home or even sit down haha
@@ArvinOlano so true! Honestly, this was stressing me out a few weeks ago. Everyone on pinterst and youtube have these picture perfect houses and I always wanted my house to look so neat and perfect. I don't know how people do it. IT'S STRESSFUL! I showed pictures of my house to someone for opinions on how to improve it, and I felt like I do everything so wrong. I gave up, it's my house and I will put things how I like it :)
I've never seen your show before but I can honestly say you really pulled in off. You're not sitting there talking talking talking, or giggling with your spouse. Thank goodness you kept it moving. 💯🌟
Love the TIP about transitioning your colours like your eyeshadows. Definitely useful, that way your eyes will flow easy instead of grabbing patches of colour around your space❤️
My favorite design trick ever haha
I ✨hate✨ “themed” rooms so I’m so glad you said it!
I'm genuinely shocked that I haven't done any of these on this list, I feel slightly better about my amateur interior design skills. Lol.
I’m a boho eclectic gal. I love texture and colors that blend well. But yes, I can’t stand clutter! So cozy to me!
As an interior design student, I love videos like these because I can learn from them but also agree with lotsss of them. And let me just say, that painted arch door left me speechless. Who told them that was okay? 😩
I think the title deed that has their name on it, instead of yours, may have given them the idea that it was okay...but I could be wrong.
@@LookinAtHim 😂😂😂
The same person who told them pallet art wall ok. WHAT THE F?
I’m glad you brought up the “clutter” issue. I was following “farm house” tours and was so overwhelmed with the clutter! It was way too overwhelming and made me anxious!
I do agree with this! When the cute farmhouse items came out, I liked it! Now all the 'tubers are just adding clutter and merchandising their homes! Must be so exhausting!
I agree that some places look more like they are hoarding or opening a store than decorating.
@@dawnmassey2797 It is so over....no more Jo Gaines....Puh-leeeez😩
I love how you start “nobody asked but...” but it’s always the advice we didn’t know we needed ☺️ so thank you always!!
So true! hahaha
Oh gosh I loved that too... if I hear one more you tuber start a video with “omg I’ve had soooo many requests for this” I’m gonna rip my hair out! Like B, we know NOBODY asked you 😒🤣
@@MrsGetOverYourself exactly! I also don't appreciate some RUclipsrs trying to work in brand deals like it's just a friendly suggestion. Just say you have to pay the bills!
You are SO refreshing! Love your personality, knowledge, and straight-to-point info. So many interior designer you-tubers talk way too much and don't get to the point.
New here! Love the vibe. Does anyone else find themselves holding their breath with each new "don't do this," hoping that they're not committing the infraction themselves? Makes me a little nervous!
Lol!! I thought it was just me!!! Fortunately, I wasn't guilty of any faux pas!! Lol!!
yesss i agree, stop putting decor in every inch of your house! it makes the space look messier/cluttered. LESS IS MORE.
OK?! I still follow the
"Coco Chanel " rule: before I leave the house I look in the mirror🪞& remove 1 accessory.
Oh no honey……. More is MORE 🥂🍾
My grandson told me one day “ mawmaw your house looks like a store”, I changed it!! One of your best videos!! Good tips!!
Well done! I’m simmering Lemon, Rosemary, Peppercorns & Vanilla at the moment and my home smells amazing! Doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated.
Loved this video, I kept looking around my family room going "whew". One thing I disagree with is I'm never giving up my Bath & Body Works candles!
I think I live under a rock, I haven’t seen these painted Arched doorways
(most of us haven't. Someone here said; "I think some bored-out-of-her-mind-mom came up with this.")
I’ve always loved the rule of 3’s. It’s always a good idea.
Right! After watching this I looked around and realized I had Rule of 3's all over my house subconsciously. Almost like when Rapunzel looked around and saw random subconscious suns all over her tower haha
3 and generally, working with odd numbers is the golden rule
Right, and if you must use more than three go with odd numbers, 3, 5, 7... unless it's two spaced groupings of 3. It's more pleasing to the eye than even numbers.
People are painting faux arches?! 😳 This was a great video Arvin and some excellent pointers. Let’s talk about down filling in those pillows instead of that cheap poly. I hate going to someone’s house that’s lovely until you look at the fairy pillows on the sofa. Great video you! ❤️
Only Arvin can shade decorating choices and still not offend anyone. A gift of a great personality.
I was gonna say the same thing! I was watching a similar video from a different RUclipsr (who’s forte isn’t even interior design lol) and she just came off as mean spirited in her choice of words and tone. Totally turned me off!
I’m so glad you get it!!!!! I think people sometimes forget I’m just sharing my thoughts and opinions. It’s ok if you disagree with me 🥲🤍
@@ArvinOlano you are awesome. I wish you continued success!
When he, without much thought, described an eyeshadow placement better than I could ever do 😂
He has a lot of practice with that!
Lol.. i agree with you 💯
Oh good yes...
I love how you have so much energy and great advice without being overly negative! I just subscribed and know I’m gonna start binging all the videos I’ve missed!
Omg TY for getting it!! This video is mainly about my opinions and my preferences and just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean that someone else shouldn’t like it either haha so ty for getting the point of the video
Thank you for all the great tips and examples, I have tried too hard for too many years to find the right decor for me. I finally decided that I love French cottage with a little whimsy, and your advice will definitely keep me grounded, cause I was raised that there are no empty spaces ! I love a clean well put together room, but hate all the "stuff" ! I will be taking it out honey!! Love your video!!
I've updated my home by painting and removing dated stuff like curtains and old rugs pillows etc. these small changes give my home a more sophisticated look
Thank you🌹 for your tips ❤
Arvin! Would you be able to do a video where we send pictures of our home then you would give rate it or give us tips or advice or feedback on how we decorated our place? I think that’s kinda fun and interactive with your viewers.
Ive been meaning to do a video like that!!!
Yes! I’m still stuck on what to do with the space below my stairs.
Yes 💗 that would be so great! I can design a client space without a struggle, but my own home I tend to see one way, or the same type vision. I love other input from someone who's style I trust. I recently moved my fireplace from the exterior wall across the room to the 16' tall wall. It has ventless gas logs and was a exterior nightmare with roof line and gutters. Water constantly pooled by my door and seaped in under the wall😰
It has opened up a whole new world! Arvin I LOVE your style and people would even pay you to do this. Could even hold a class where people register to reserve a space. You can show before and after pictures of the spaces❤️
@@jazzabeller wall it up and give yourself an extra closet:) or even a pantry, if near the kitchen. Then you can put a nice mirror on that wall (but NOT a window one😜)
Omgoodness thus would wonderful. I would love to send in a picture and you give recommendations and I would pay for that advice. Seriously.
Lol. I agree with a lot of these, but I'm still keeping my "baked goods" candles though. I love my house smelling like a bakery. 😋
When our house was for sale, before the showing, I simmered some cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves in water on the stove for a few minutes. I also put a pie on a cooling rack next to the stove. We got an offer.....
He started the video with, "nobody asked" I literally died and instantly fell in love! 🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️
You lost me with the candles it’s my home it will smell the way I prefer LOL
Personally, dessert scented candles make me think of a model home.
I use the IHop rule; no candles that smell sticky sweet, like an IHop restaurant!!
Literally same! I love the smell of candles, but hate all those oil smells. Like the lavender, cedar wood...like I’m just not into it.
And I must say, I have 3 metal wax warmers in my house with Walmart’s Scentsationals brand wax cubes and literally EVERYONEEEE that comes inside always says how nice our house always smells. So 👌🏼
Scented candles are filled with carcinogens
Your comedic timing is so perfect. I'm literally bursting out with belly laughter!
OMG!!! I have never seen an accent arch before !! I'm glad.
Whenever I feel down in the dumps or uninspired I watch one of your videos and I then feel amazing. Thank you so much for all that you are and do!
Love that!
I must be living under a rock because I've not seen the arch craze, yet.
Me either, I was like what...really!! LOL!!
Me either. It looks so weird.
Me neither
Ditto. Let’s stay under that rock......
Me either, thank goodness!
I am dead at the picture of Z Gallerie with the store closing signs in the windows LOL
SAME!
SO GLAD I found your channel.
Loved your comment- “If you’re boho or eclectic, you can do whatever you want” 😎
Oh yes hahah
Window mirrors
Matchy accents
Favorite show room set up
Overloading textures
Painting accent arches
Over decorating your surfaces
Themed rooms
Buying fake scented products
Overcrowding the sofas
Buying the wrong size rug
Thank you
You forgot- Nobody asked !
Thank you!
@@sharms888 by all means, take time out of your day to watch the full video, but you may talk to your parents and partner that way, but you don’t have my permission 😂
If people choose to be helpful, let them be helpful.
Your chakras and clearly blocked.
“Like an adult lives here” 😂
When I move I wish I could have you help me with my place!
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I’ll never give up Yankee candle “Christmas cookie” during the holiday while decorating, wrapping presents etc etc... I’m sorry I just can’t do it!!! lolol
you do what you like, not what somebody tells you to do
I’m with you! Yankee candle forever
What’s wrong with apple pie 🥧 scent. Home is sweeter and cozier with such scents. I think it’s personal choice.
Thank you for these great tips and reminders! I agree and disagree with Arvin's advice on home scents. Most of the year I pick a luxurious yet clean scent for my house, EXCEPT for the winter holidays because it makes decorating, cooking, and baking that much better.
@@Nehadesai86 yes!!!
I always scratch my head at those painted arches. Like, is Narnia back there??
🤣
How do i find the mirror links?
I absolutely agree with the pillows on the couch. Sometimes a little bit goes a long way and your laugh was too cute!
I’m guilty of having a themed guest room. My bucket list is going to a safari. If I can’t go, let it come to me. Love it!
Yes! My guest room is travel themed. A bit bohemian and a bit steam punk. It’s my favorite room in the house, haha. I mean, if we have the space, can’t we at least dedicate one “fun” room? 😜
I had a beach-themed room as a kid and I freaking loved it
Me: but what about my boho style??
Me two seconds later: oh okay good👌🏽😂
Hahaha love u
I thought the same 🤣🤣
OMG I LOVE YOUR personality and delivery!!!! I am about to update my current spaces and this is so helpful. Especially the eyeshadow comment, that makes so much sense to me.
“Nobody asked but” 😂 just that makes me want to listen!
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Look out.... Arvin is comin’ for EVERYBODY!
Decorate your home whichever way it makes you happy! That’s all that matters.
Absolutely 👌🏼
Love this!
Exactly 😅
Yeah, but the problem is when they really aren't decorating their space. They are taking their cues (much of the time) from something they've seen and tried to interpret, or taking a color and running with it. Then it looks like that color threw up all over the room. So, in theory, they really do care. You can tell when a person doesn't care. I respect a person that doesn't try. They just want function even if means putting a box in front of a sofa and calling it a coffee table.
Yep, look at these points if you aren’t happy with the room.... but, if you are, enjoy it. I hear his ideas and agree with them in principle as “rules” but I like an eclectic vibe in my house and my attractive clutter makes me feel happy in my rooms.
I love and agree with everything you covered! ❤ I stumbled upon your videos yesterday and I am now hooked. I viewed quite a few already. Okay so I have a dilemma: my husband and I have completely opposite tastes in EVERYTHING in life including decor and way of dressing. Well he always tells me that dark rooms are warm, intimate, cozy and romantic. I agree to some point but the darker the room the better and he won’t even be open to the idea of bringing in natural warm tones such as bamboo color, coppers and golds or terracotta, sage green…you know..all the colors that I think are warm. Well he calls all these cool colors. Anything light is sterile and cold he says. I’m about to paint the bedroom again and this time I’d like to paint it dark like he wants it because I’m tired of hearing it going on 5 years now. Can you please give us ideas on dark cozy bedrooms? What to do and what not to do? Thank you so much!!!❤
I switched out my “mirror window” in my dining room for a 37” circle one from Homegoods and it completely transformed my dining room! It looks so much more “grand” now! Definitely agree with all these tips!! ❤️
You get it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 come through modern
And on the flip side, I just put a “window” mirror over my entry table and it transformed my apartment. I didn’t want another round mirror (have one in my bedroom) and a large or ornate one wouldn’t have worked. I like it so anyone who doesn’t can just kiss it. 😜
Why did it take so long for your video to pop up in my recommended list!? I love your energy! Your explanation of everything is so helpful and I absolutely love your laugh!! 🥰
I hate when the “theme”has nothing to do with the geographical area.
Ah yes the Paris bedroom especially in the pink, black and white theme 🤢
The tropical fish bathroom in every Midwestern home. Why, y’all?
Because they want to? Lol no shade
Wahhhaaahhhaaaa FARMHOUSE in the city, FARMHOUSE in the suburbs, everyone wants to live in The Farmhouse but really no one wants to live there.
I soooo hate the ranch house vibe. Like plz no. You would die before you lived on a ranch so stop 🛑
Your personality is everything! super genuine and boujee lol
Really love the cameo appearances by your “special guest star”! 🐶💕 Word of caution with regards to Essential Oils, many of these can be toxic to dogs and cats and can even be deadly in some cases. Please check to ensure yours are “pet friendly/safe” before using. Great tips! Love your energy and no nonsense approach to design.
Candies are air pollution too
And diffusers can set off allergies. I work where people use them and it is awful.
I just learned that bath and body works wall flowers scents and oils are toxic 😒
I think we can all agree that Arvin is the realest out here. He always tell it how it is and don’t sugar coat! The people needed to hear this!!
The algorithm threw this my way and I was expecting some snobby cold takes cuz videos with this title always are but all of these are 100% right on.
I’m shamelessly doing a Victorian gentleman’s club theme in our office, but it’s a Victorian terrace.. I’m going to go wild 😜 ❤️❤️xx
"What am I supposed to do with that?" Oh dear Arvin, sometimes you remind me of my African mom!
love love it!
Omg !!!!! That’s amazing heheh 🤭
Wow I have never been so happy to watch and influencer. You’re vibe and personality are everything. I’m obsessed with you and live for your videos! You have so much knowledge ! Love U!
Happy to have you 🥲🤍🤍🤍🤍 thank you for watching !!!!
So many great suggestions. I love the last tip on rugs, "all furniture needs to be on it" So easy to remember!
Yes!! Easy tip we can all apply
Love your points and you are entertaining to watch
I agree with so much of what you said, but if a home is overly perfect it just ends up looking like a store anyway, follow some rules but be sure to infuse personality, or you just have a really pretty but character devoid space🤷🏻♂️
Yes exactly! I mean I love things looking good but when it’s too perfect does anyone even live there 😭 I love HOMES not showrooms
.I am thinking the same...imperfection is just js nice 😁😁
My fave British designers Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smythe (their podcast is The Great Indoors) say you should get the biggest rug you can afford and at least all the front legs of your furniture should be on the rug.
Just learning about this rug rule but I love it, makes total sense!
Yes that is one of the cardinal rules when selecting a rug, basic but essential designer knowledge that should be common knowledge but it is not so, yet.
I love the way you describe the feelings that pieces create...It makes so much sense to me, and I've never heard anyone use breathing space to describe things like clutter and archways the way you do! I love it!
Living for your calm voice and gorgeous style. This was a dream to watch. Thank you
“Who are you trying to fool” 😂😂😂💖💖💖
You ain’t fooling me 😂🤍🤍🤍
@@ArvinOlano 😍 Lol!! You’re the best ✨
We need more examples!! This your best video ever IMO!! Besides dancing at homegoods by the rugs
His laughter kills me then revives me 😂🌟🤗
🥲😂😂😂
Lmao 🤣
Hi Arvin, love your videos. Question…. I am moving to an all white ultra modern apartment and need some advice on how display my 100+ beautifully boxed decks of Tarot cards. Each deck is a work of art but I’m not sure what kind of bookcase to display them in so they look like part of the modern but comfortable decor. Any suggestions as they are a large part of who I am and I don’t want to hide them away behind closed doors. I want to see, love and appreciate them. Thanks. Coreen