Oh Nick…. You seriously made my day. People’s inability to filter and toss relevant info for themselves is quite staggering. Mac and cheese substitutions was hilarious and sooooooo true.
Its the old internet joke. You say something like "i like bananas" and people will come at you and say "so you dont like apples" -.- I dont know why soooo many people online are offended by literally nothing. Its like "you dont HAVE to do it just because someone made a video about it, use your own taste and brain".
Lol for sure!! I love that he said, “not everything on the internet is for you, I don’t advocate that you cover your heat with curtains and light your house on fire” it’s hilarious how personally people take stuff, especially about design!! I mean there is so many different types of homes one really needs to keep an open mind when watching design videos. I love Nick and all of his idea and cute attitude 😋❤️ he handles these people with such comical grace lol
Because a lot of people place designers and RUclipsrs in the category of Gods that have to be obeyed blindly and what they say is law. It is all psychological.
Nah, it’s his job to tailor his opinions and videos to each person to not make them feel bad 🤦♀️ Imagine if he had a neutral opinion on all design trends- how boring?!
I watch your show with my retired interior decorator mom who has dementia. You always make her laugh and we giggle so much over your videos. Watching a video or two of yours is always a good time for her. Thank you so much.
People who still enjoy farmhouse DO watch your channel. We take what we want, leave what we don't. Diversity of thought makes the world go round and I enjoy hearing your point of view. I'm almost 70 and I still hang decorative plates on my wall as decor because it brings me joyful memories of my childhood and my home is my place of peace and joy.
Exactly!!I like farmhouse too but I'm not offended by Nick having a different view to me...because people can have different views and we can still all get along - I like his snarkiness about it lol 😆
I remember when everyone started to say farmhouse was out and I started to worry about some of my decor. Then I remembered I live in an 110 year old farmhouse and Nick said that it’s exceptable to decorate farmhouse if that was the case😂😂
There's a lot to like about farmhouse - lots of light, simple clean lines, white walls/black hardware, natural materials. The bones of the style are comfortable and refreshing. It's the labels, words as decor, and stupid theme props that are loathesome.
@@elisabetk2595 True ! Actually live in the country ( midwest USA ) & my friends & I get a good laugh out of the fake farmhouse theme decor . True farmhouse is designed for comfort & hospitality & we don't need to announce our values / philosophies on signs - we live 'n share them . 💙 ( Anyone who lives a true working farm life doesn't have time or desire to collect & clean all the cutesy accessories . 😂 )
As an ADHD person I think your advise about hiding the clutter was very on point. Yeah, I get to forgot where things went veeeery often. But you know what is worse? Distractions. The environment which is disturbing my focus is worse than forgetting where I put my clutter. So, thank you for this advise, I took it and I applied it during my recent makeover and I’m loving it!
Yeah, I feel like for us ADHDers there’s a good middle ground. Maybe all the power cords go in a box with neatly printed label? Or we just remember that all our art supplies are in a certain basket. Less visible clutter but not such a fussy system to be a barrier to using our stuff.
Me too I have ADHD and still prefer to look for stuff sometimes than have a clutter environment. I'm targeting to own only 99 items.. so I won't search anymore (joke).
Yes! Same, adhd too. As I get older the more I feel the clutter needs to go. I used to be able to deal with it, but we've downsized to a smaller house. Which is actually a really good thing for organization, definitelyrecommend it. It forces you to not collect things unnecessarily.
I hired a professional organizer to help with my ADHD... she got me lots of closed storage, but with properly sized bins so that as soon as you open a cabinet, you know exactly what you're looking at. She also got me a bunch of flip-down work surfaces so that I could have all my stuff out when I was working on something, but it could all get hidden away when I wasn't working on it. And it had a place to go that wasn't the kitchen counter.
“Let’s be honest, the farmhouse people are not really watching my channel” 💀 I love your candor because it feels like you’re giggling at an inside joke with your bestie ❤
Yes, but farmhouse people should be watching this. I'm not a hater of farmhouse, everybody should have choices. But it's overdone. It's all over the place everywhere all the time. Everything out the window over done. Tick tock RUclips you name it. It's enough to choke a horse
Well. I used to watch you from my inflatable, shiplapped, bedroom carpeted, houseplant jungle house cooled by my brown, flower painted ceiling fan, but then you told me how horrible my taste is so I decided to follow your advice and install floor to ceiling drapes over my radiator window, and damn if my dream home didn’t burned down! Ps: Thanks for the laugh, you made my day.🤣
Hey, I am a 70 year old lady and so am far out of your demo group, but I love, love, love watching you. Your snarky approach with a bit of humor makes me smile EVERY time.
Maybe his demographic is a bit older than he thinks! I'm 67 and thoroughly enjoy his practical and realistic approach to decorating--with a hefty slice of humor to go with it!
And if you have ADHD you might want to make a few subtle changes to Nick’s advice. Same thing. We take ourselves way too seriously. It’s only “how to hide your clutter” - do we need to be woke about this too??
Hello from a millenial plant lover 💚 A possible explanation of plant overuse which has nothing to do with boho/jungalow: I used to have a plant filled apartment when living on 8th floor, and it kept me sane because all I was seeing out of my windows was another (ugly) concrete buildings. Then after moving to a way more natural surroundings on a 2nd floor, where there are nice tall green trees all the way around, a kept only a small percentage of my plants. I love them quite the same as the trees outside. So in some cases it could be just a natural need for connection with the Earth, not really a design choice 😉
Hi fellow millennial plant person 😂😂😂 yes the view of my neighbor taking shower behind the frosted window in a red brick wall is definitely the driving force for too many plants 😂😂😂
I've enjoyed plants before it was a trend, but folks really went wild when the public discovered that they can keep plants indoors AND discovered that they have enough time to keep +200 of them alive. My only issue with this is that people were throwing so much money away on plants, and calling is "self-care". And instead of having a touch of nature in an otherwise sterile bedroom or living space, it was rows and rows of cluttered plants 60% of which don't even look healthy anyways. That or folks were so busy propagating that only a very few of their plants actually looked good. Even as a person who likes plant (I find the term "plant dad" or "plant parent" a bit cliquey and cringy), your plants should complement your living space. Not take it over. Time and time and again, people were going through phases of collection and purges.
I love this so much! I lived in a tiny, 800 square-foot apartment with my two children, Husband, and the dog. We had over 300 plants in that apartment mostly because I loved that nature feeling when we moved into our 1500 square-foot house I substantially downsized, and now I have less than 50 plants. Because we can see trees and nature and I have an outdoor garden now. I agree for me it was all about the connection to nature.
As a 70 year old woman, who is finally living alone, I totally enjoy your funny snarky point of view. I have learned a lot and made some good changes in my home based on your video content. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I honestly don't think he's snarky. Lol. I have watched a few others who are way over the top and nasty. Nick is very classy in his feedback than many others.
Of all the design channels I've watched; yours is the most enjoyable and well-mannered, and you give thoughtful, reasonable, and knowledgeable advise. You're gentle and playful in your critiques - never nasty or rude - and you always acknowledge the fact that tastes differ. So, while I don't always agree with your opinions; I do respect them. And, I always look forward to each week's video. I find it bizarre that anyone finds your comments so very 'controversial'. Some of us, maybe, need to lighten up a bit. Or get a helmet. :)
@@annebierce5280 Thank you. :) I wish you and your friend well, and the best of luck in helping update her home. You could certainly do worse than emulating Nick. :)
Best parts of this video; don’t get your personal style from the dollar store, & don’t light your house on fire. 😂😂😂 I love your ability to say common sense things with a humor that makes me laugh out loud!
This man and you are so privileged and condescending. The dollar store is all most of America can afford, especially those who live in rural areas. I've seen people in poverty create beautiful homes using creativity and what's available to them. Money can buy you nice furniture, but it can't buy either of you elitists, class or the common sense you speak of.
Nick, You NEVER have to apologize for any tips or opinions that you share. They are genuine, and that is all that matters. I appreciate that you treat your audience like intelligent adults. You are always a good part of my day.
I’m a GenX and I love your channel. And I am a plant lover but I totally agree that there can easily be too many plants. Not only does it detract from the decor, but it also detracts from the plants. Not sure how many is too many, but if you’re questioning if you have too many, then you do.
I started out with a plant my sister sent me for my birthday one year and it turned into two big trees. I can't move them too far away from a window and I have been trying to figure out how to use them to make some symetrical statement and I finally have realized they tske up 3 feet by 3 feet in my living room. I don't have that kind of extra space. They have to go. (I have many more.)
@@sarahmitchell821it's a science fact that warm air is lighter and it rises to the ceiling (in the context of a room), so it actually makes a lot of sense. I hadn't heard of this tip until this comment, but it makes total sense that a slow moving fan would push the warm air back down. Now I'm rethinking my whole design 🙄🤔
Nick, you are the most Canadian, sweet, and diplomatic strongly opinionated person I've watched. I think most of us appreciate your hot takes, even if we don't always agree with them. I personally tend to distrust people's expertise when they can't openly dislike things.
💯 I appreciate Nick because he has actual opinions. He has popular and unpopular ones, and while I like a lot of different color palettes (including some shades of pink in small doses, and some cool greys, and plenty of green plants) I’ve learned a lot from Nick (like what the styles I like are called: Modern organic, Japandi, etc. - I never knew what they were called), and gotten even more inspiration, and most of all, some snarky and some not so snarky laughs. Don’t change your ways Nick. I love hearing your take.
Would LOVE to see a video on choosing artwork for your home. Appropriate sizes, styles that work (and don't) together, framing tips, etc. We all know not to have a sofa picture too small but would love more detail on how to choose the right artwork.
My home is farmhouse and I watch your videos. Love them all! You give great advice and are so entertaining and funny! To all the critics…lighten up folks and enjoy😊
How crazy is it that people need that to be said to them 😆 🤣 my window is different to the exact one that you gave on your video...what do I do now...think for yourselves people!!use your brains and take inspiration 😆
I really appreciate your thoughtful response to the closed storage/ADHD controversy! I'd love to see you collab with disabled designers to talk about ways folks can make their homes physically accessible, sensory-friendly, etc. while still keeping it stylish 😊
That's legitimately a fantastic idea! I appreciate Nick's kindness and understanding. I was watching this one youtuber years ago who said that sofas or benches at the end of a bed were stupid, she didn't just say she doesn't like them and move on, she belittled the entire notion of a sofa at then foot of the bed, calling it pointless. I let her know that I had one and it was because I am physically disabled and it made a huge difference in my ability to dress myself on my hard days, especially since sitting on the edge of bed didn't offer the kind of support I needed to actually stay up and dress myself.
This is actually a brilliant idea. I don't know why people feel like when you have any sort of physical restriction or disability, you suddenly don't care about style and design. It's exceedingly difficult to find accessible items that fit any aesthetic other than "hospital chic". Even just some way to make standard utilitarian stuff less miserable would be useful. Maybe collab with equipmeot so nothing dangerous is suggested?
Personally I'm surprised that it was a controversy at all, because closed storage is much better at keeping your space less cluttered, which is an all time struggle for people with ADHD. I only recently discovered that having a mesh night stand was the best compromise, because I could somewhat see things inside when I was close enough, but it doesn't look like a mess and people can't tell what's in it from a distance. Open shelving is such a nightmare for me, because I feel attacked by the mess! Working on smart storage has done wonders. For instance, all my underwear is put in storage boxes with wheels that are always under my bed, so I don't have to look at the boxes, but I always know where they are and what is in them. _The psychologist was so right when she told me I should give things their designated place and make it easy first and foremost, in order to soothe some of my inner chaos._
Love the Mac & Cheese analogy. That kind of stuff on social media drives me crazy - makes me scared knowing so many people out there don't seem to think for themselves AT ALL. On another note, the house we bought in 2020 has no wall-to-wall carpet and my husband's sinuses are better behaved and he's getting better sleep so that's a win for us.
I was one of the people that watched your curtain video, as I’ve struggled with my curtains for 20 years and wasted so much money (10’ ceilings and many, many windows). I took your advice and hung them closer to the ceiling and they kiss the floor. I am happy to report that I absolutely love them now! Thank you so much for all of the tips and advice you share for those of us that just can’t figure out why a certain style isn’t working.
I have ADHD and a background interior design. In my experience, what I found is that having things displayed in open compartment furniture can actually increase anxiety and create more difficulties with executive functioning. The advice I would give to those struggling with this is to pay attention to where you would naturally go to look for something and put it there even if it doesn't make sense. Still air on the side of caution to display too many items out in the open because it may become too stimulating and overwhelming. P.s. Love you Nick and your opinions😘
Same here. The only open shelving I have is for my books which bring me joy to look at. Otherwise I need everything behind doors, otherwise it's too much chaos for my brain. Totally understand that every brain is different, but I'm glad you brought this up.
Same in a way. Things that soothe me and bring me joy need to be visible so I remember they exist, but indeed, lots of closed storage too to soothe my brain clutter
I've found the happy medium is labels and regular "cullings" where I go through everything I have and re-evaluate the items I've forgotten about. Also selective displaying of uncommonly used objects (I remember where things I use all the time are). It's all about personal solutions.
I like the Split The Difference option of Shelves with Doors on the bottom. display what you Like, doors cover what you Need, and open wide for easy on the spot inventory. Dyspraxic with visual filtering, I can't see what I'm not looking for. - that makes perfect sense, if you know you know.
Haha! I’m a reasonable person, but I’m also plant obsessed. But being reasonable, I will not argue with your take on plants because from a design standpoint, you are right! For me though, I will continue to enjoy my morning routine of coffee in my sunny room surrounded with more plants than furniture because let’s face it, it’s Winter in Canada and I’d rather pretend there isn’t 3 feet of snow outside. Cheers from Nova Scotia!!🇨🇦
Nick, in addition to providing sound design advice, you never fail to crack me up! Never apologize - you make it crystal clear that these are your opinions.
"Not everything on the internet exists specifically is for you" is true & not just about interior design. I'm big fan of you, Nick-design & personality. Your videos are a good time-I've learned how to style me home & I've laughed quite a lot.
I absolutely loved the Nicks audience chart 'confused straight men who found my ikea reviews' 😆 they probably got hooked Nick and are still around watching with us millennial women
I’m a millennial woman w ADHD, hates open shelving, has carpet in my bedroom (hates it), has ugly old ceiling fans (replacing them), and has never heard the phrase “plant gays”. Love it tho😅 we are totally with you on this list.
We had carpet in the bedroom, replaced it with quality laminate flooring, didn't change anything else... and wow, the place just looks so much better now.
I also have ADHD and have to say I really dislike open shelves as well. Visual clutter is just too overstimulating to me. But I really felt like he did such an amazing job listening to our community, and their needs, and I love that he responded with kindness instead of the usual crap people say about us, being lazy and slobby, etc. Nick's truly a great guy!
*I also **_hate_** open shelving!!!* In fact, I try to take steps in order to pack more things away in order to avoid visual clutter, more often than not. After realising that visual clutter impedes my ability to concentrate and relax, I knew that I could never do open shelving again for anything that's not decorational. Also, open shelving means dusting, and you know how we are with cleaning...
My partner and I bought a 120 year old farmhouse that had those dilapidated fans with the daffodil shape shades. We replaced them with sharp modern LED ceiling fans (including our super manly giant ceiling fan of doom in the sitting room.) Because even living in an actual farmhouse is not enough to get us to decorate in farmhouse style.
The most interesting thing about accessibility needs is that they can be fully opposite for different people! That's why I like to share which design opinions/ideas might not work for certain accessibility needs :) My favorite example is that digital buttons/dials are not accessible at all for people who are visually impaired, and need tactile buttons and dials. For myself with my arthritis, digital dials and buttons are WAY easier to use. Also, too many plants IS the look 😁 Honestly though, people do need to understand what "opinion" means.
I love that you are so humorous and still sensitive in your approach. I also love that you read the comments and are open to learning. It’s so refreshing and that’s why I love your channel!
Best video! I love how you have to tell adults that not everything on the internet is necessarily meant for them 😁 I also really enjoy that whenever you reiterate your hatred of the colour pink, you happen to be wearing it!
Hi, ADHDer here, just want to say how much I appreciate your response to those comments others had left. It's so common for us to be dismissed and stigmatized, for our disability to be mocked and jeered at... It was really refreshing and heartening to see a creator take us and our needs seriously. ❤️ Thank you so much for that.
I used to be very firmly anti fake flowers, but the problem was I never have enough money for real flowers, so I would perpetually just NOT have flowers in my house. Then, a couple weeks ago, I saw someone mixing real and fake flowers/plants together to make a really nice display and I thought... maybe.... I could try.... some fake plants. It was a very good decision. I have some decent looking fake flowers that add some charm to my space and I went outside and cut some branches off of a tree and mixed those with some fake flowers in my bathroom and the effect is so wonderful. I didn't think my brain would be able to turn off the fact they are fake, but it's actually been an easier transition than I thought.
Fake plants are also great for places with little natural light 👍 I have a big window in my bedroom but I have light sensitivity, so my black not-quite-sheer-not-quite-opaque curtains are ALWAYS closed. Even the desk light is turned away to the curtain to dim the light even further, and my computer monitor is on the lowest brightness setting, on top of having an app to further reduce brightness and blue light or I get headaches; there's enough light for me to work at my desk but I wouldn't subject a plant to it. The real miniature rose bush I have stays in the living room (which is a problem because since it's out of sight I tend to forget to water it...) smack dab in front of the big window, but if I wanted a plant for my desk it'd be a fake one.
LOL! We had a big home that worked well with Farmhouse decor. When we moved to a more contemporary home, it no longer worked. When I saw what you said about Farmhouse, I went around the house and took down any remaining cheesy signs and put my old window panes up for sale! Thank you, it was the Ah ha moment. ♥️
I have adhd and struggle with things like out of sight out of mind but also find visual clutter challenging because… of course. I find that labeling cupboards and their contents helps me put things away, remember where they are and also be able to get rid of visual noise. I label everything. Which shoes go in each shoe drawer, kitchen cupboards and drawers, my dresser, book shelves, etc. I try and use cute labels where I can but the important part is the label. Bonus side effect when other people come into my home they can find things and put them away if they need to. I have found it’s also important to have the flexibility to change your labels because I often change opinions on where something SHOULD go in my house
One of my favourite ADHD solutions has been putting a couple of those hanging shoe organizers in my closet with clear plastic shoe bins in every slot. I go in my closet multiple times a day for various things (I keep snacks in there, and my laundry basket) so I see it constantly, and I can see into the individual bins, but I can also close the closet door to hide the visual clutter. I think the shoe bins are the perfect size to hold a decent amount of things while also being small enough that each has its own specific category and I never have to dig for whatever's at the bottom. If I need something, I can just remember to pull out the "various cables" shoebox or the "toiletries I rarely use" shoebox (it helps that I've had this system for years and know by memory which bin is in what location).
I also want to add that mesh items can work great too! My nightstand is in metal mesh, and I can see my pink pill container inside it when I'm right next to it in my bed, but when I'm sitting at my desk I can't see the clutter inside it. The need to clean up the visual clutter is not talked about enough IMO. I'm _definitely_ getting floor to ceiling cabinets with space for all my random stuff when I have my own apartment.
Just adding that in most western European countries (not the UK) we really don't like carpet floors anywhere in the house. We think it's unhygienic and ugly. It was common in the 20th century, but during the last decades you don't find it anymore in modern or renovated homes. We have carpets on the floor, but the floor itself is wooden or laminate or stone etc. Greetings from Switzerland, from a house with wooden and laminate floors.. 😉
Straight millennial man here. I found your channel when looking for decor ideas for my home theater. I love the channel, and you have definitely helped improve the look and feel of my entire house now. Thanks, and keep the advice coming.
As a British person, with a mother who is older I have 2 curtain bugbears that I see constantly in room makeover videos. 1. People don't hang their curtain poles wide enough. When you fully open your curtains they shouldn't obstruct the window. Sure they can block the frame if you want but you don't you want to let all that gorgeous light in? 2. You should buy curtains about double the width of your window so the curtains gather luxuriously and fall nicely. No one wants curtains that only just about block out the light or gape in the middle. Another thing about having that extra fabric is that it stops heat escaping the room and can stop drafts coming in from your windows.
As someone from Texas, I can totally sympathize with ceiling fans not being optional in any way, but aesthetically, I agree with you; I don't like them, especially on 8ft ceilings. The carpet in the bedroom thing? Yeah, the fact that the condo I'm buying had full LVP and zero carpet was a huge part of the draw. Count me in the recent "no carpet!!" trend, lol!
Central air doesn’t take the place of a fan, especially in a two story house. Ceiling fans supplement the ceiling fan because it’s cheaper to run a ceiling fan than to set the AC temp low, cooling an entire house when you are in one room; or setting the temp lower than most in the home don’t find comfortable.
I lived in Texas for 19 years and I feel ceiling fans (multiple) are nessasary. AC does not do what the ceiling fan does- you NEED both. Having said this, it is hard to find really beautiful fans,,, BUT.. since so many of us live in Farm Houses, maybe we can look at the Dollar Store :) jk ...
I’m a plant lady! 😂 I totally agree with you about the plant thing. Right now I’m overwintering a few (okay, a lot) of semi-tropical outdoor plants. I’m counting the days till they move back outdoors. There will always be 1-3 real, beautiful indoor plants in most large spaces.
Love your witty criticism Nick, so great. I never take anything on the internet personally. I mean people getting butt hurt or offended by a “ stranger” on their screen . lol could you imagine.
I love my plants, but I completely understand what you are saying. I don't necessarily think all your advice applies to my situation, but love your videos and listening to you opens my mind to the possibilities! Yes, hate inflatable decor, but if that makes people happy..do you! Please don't change!
I am CACKLING in laughter about the plant gays (guilty as charged) Also thank you for the update about ADHD and hiding things, that's what I was thinking. I went to look for other channels who design for ADHD after that. It would be really cool if you researched and did a video on design with neurodiversity in mind (such as sensory sensitivities, disorganization, ADHD, how to minimize sound, etc) You're funny to listen to thank you! :)
I really enjoyed this video. I think many people take everything personally and get offended at a drop of a hat. I personally hate going to a house where everything is covered in plants. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
I think a way to get the more planty look while looking a bit more elevated is using fewer but bigger plants. More mature plants also tend to be more interesting
especially the ones that grow wild looking . My monstera is trying to take over my living room and its snaked sideways and around its moss pole I tied it up to..
I never understand why people get so worked up by your comments! You make the most harmless and funny comments about decor that even when it’s about something I love, I still laugh or chuckle and proceed to love you. I’m more of a traditional/French country decor girl and couldn’t be further from modern and other trendy decor. But I enjoy your content so much bc I still find useful tips that bring us all together. I especially love your emphasis on timelessness, nature, and consistency instead of flying with every trend that is in. That’s my mindset when it comes to decorating- not what’s trending but what is timeless, what I enjoy and actually love regardless of what’s in, and always opt for natural materials as much as I can. I get compliments about my house from people with total opposite styles because it comes together and looks nice 😊 So thanks, Nick!
"Calm down, Texas" is the best thing I've heard on YT so far this week. As for plants, I can't keep them because I kill them, but I do appreciate going to a house with a plant room, like the sunny spaces you show at 14:03. Not sure I'd enjoy being at someone's home as much if all their spaces were wall-to-wall plants. That said, most people don't decorate with guests in mind. I do, but I'm weird that way.
I don't do farmhouse signage anywhere in my house, however, I'm pretty sure I'm going to purchase one for my laundry room. It's hilarious! It says: "Laundry is looking at me dirty again." I'll hang it above my laundry sorter.
One of the mantras I now tell myself is, if you like a specific novelty thing, you can very well express it in other ways. It doesn't necessarily have to be on a giant piece of artwork where everyone can see it. For example, some people love those funny "wine o' clock" sayings, and I'd get one as a coffee mug. That way, I can put it away and out of sight when I'm done with it. I collect weird and funky T-shirts. But once I'm done with them, I put them back in the closet. Your personality doesn't have to be expressed all through out an entire living space... aka, things that are a lot harder to cover up if it clashes. :3
I agree with not having signage placed all over the house, however, I don't think that a laundry room is one area that's visible to whoever enters my home. I need to find humor in doing laundry after all.@@Whimsy3692
Nah, I have ADHD and I NEED to have closed shelving. The clutter is overstimulating for me, makes me feel anxious. But, everyone is different so it might not be the experience for other people with ADHD
I agree. I have adhd I would never be able to keep open shelving organized enough to look nice consistently. I would go as far to say that generally no one should get open shelving unless they are a type A personality that’s a neat freak.
I so appreciate you, Nick. You're respectful of people's diversity of styles and tastes. There's another designer on YT who annoys the crap out of me because she declares styles tacky or bad across the board without considering the actual person whose home it is- whether it's ceiling fans or having family photos displayed, it's all tacky and in poor taste to her. I prefer your 'you do you' approach to design.
We renovated 2 years ago, and 1. Put up curtains that puddle a little bit (dog hair gathers there but I try to vacuum often!) 2. We ripped the bedroom carpet out and installed vinyl plank floor and I’m absolutely obsessed with it. (I’m in USA so that fits lmao) 3. Absolutely no pink 😂 4. Updated all our ceiling fans. We’re listening, Nick! 😜
Demographic: OTHER I have to tell you I enjoy every bit of your commentary on home design. The reason I tuned in was my need for a clue. I'm decorating an apartment in an independent living facility. Starting fresh and wanted to not make the mistakes of the past. Mission accomplished Nick. I'm tempted to show you my cardboard end tables and desk arrangement, as I await the delivery of furnishings I've selected. Having fun and will continue to watch your content as it is just plain healthy.
Yeah, that was rude... and I feel like Farm House is timeless, especially if you live in a Farm House... and isn't it true that Farm House has really evolved into Organic Modern or Studio McGee????
I love your controversial hot takes. And you have INDEED made fun of stuff that I love (post modern) but I still absolutely love your controversial hot takes. Please never stop ❤
OMG! So freaking glad you addressed the cheesy cheesy farmhouse! I totally agree there is a much better way to add those touches without it looking like hobby lobby vomited in the space.
Yeah, those comments you received about ADHD and having your things out and seen…the struggle is real! I want to NOT forget about whatever I’m tucking away, but I also want a neat home (& live with a nearly OCD-level spouse), and I will happily listen to & evaluate any tips to help out along these lines. I’m thankful to those who made the comments about it.
My ADHD makes me always go back and forth between "I should Marie Kondo my entire home, be a minimalist and only have square closed storage that hangs on the wall so everything is easy to clean and not overwhelming" VS "Everything is boring and understimulating, I'm a natural born maximalist, give me cute clutter everywhere! Dust will just be part of the vibe" So I'm perpetually stuck in the middle.
I have adhd and being able to see my belongings in all this open furniture would be WORSE for me. Imo it still reads as clutter even if its tucked away in a cabinet when that cabinet has no door and you can still see everything in it. Like at that point you might as well just leave it laying around??? The more loose objects i have to take in visually, the more overloaded my brain feels. That said yes, out of sight out of mind. But when it comes to something important that i am actively working with i will leave it out as opposed to stuffing into a drawer cuz i will forget. I think he was referring to furniture that is intended for long-term storage. Idk i guess i am not the kind of adhd person that loses track of my belongings constantly. I live alone and know where all my shit is for the most part 🤷♀️
Cute bins, trays, and jars + cute post its are where it’s at. Put your clutter in cute containers or corral it in a tray. For things that aren’t as easy to remember, a post it. Ex. I have a post it by my door “put keys away” and one by my toaster (I have the same toast breakfast daily) “meds!” Or even “CLEAN THIS THING!” They can go away when company is over and easily be replaced. I have fun writing new ones because I like lettering. Alternatively, a dot sticker that serves as a symbolic reminder can be enough if you know that red dot = ask myself, “did I take my meds yet?” I have some washi tape in cute designs that acts as an “am I on task?” reminder.
As someone with adhd, I actually cannot do clutter like that because it’s distracting to me and distressing. I do see how easy it can be to find things. Example I have lost my keys today and they are not in the basket they’re supposed to be in so they’re now probably lost forever.
I love your videos Nick! I LOVE your sense of humor and I have learned so much about design from you! I understand why you don’t like pink in your home, but you look absolutely gorgeous in that “pink” sweater 💗
But check out the part of the video where he’s side by side with himself in a black sweater. He’s more handsome in darker colours with his silver hair.
I so appreciate that you feel like you could learn something from other people. I am almost blind, completely, and through my life I’ve had to learn to adapt to my environment and adapt my environment to my vision. One of my favorite RUclipsrs, beside you, is clutter bug. She has figured out four different organization, styles, And I think as a designer it could help you understand how to work in beautiful design with different organization needs. 7:19
Any hidden container can be labeled so everything is easily located while the clutter is hidden. Thanks for your great ability to help people transition a style with a more current take.
As a plant parent, I have to agree with you. Some people have become extreme about their plant Ownership to the point where plants take over the house in a very unflattering way. My philosophy has been if I have to buy additional spaces, shelves, stands to put my plants. I have too many plants. My plant should be able to seamlessly fit into the décor of my home, not the other way around.
Nick, You are hysterical!! I laughed so hard at this video. What's up with people and taking everything so personal? I was nervous for a while that you may feel the urge to stifle your opinions until the 'bread and butter' comment. Whew!!! I am relieved that I can count on you to keep doing what you're doing. -Great advice everytime delivered with examples and such a fun wit. 😉
You always state that your opinion is that its your own and that if you love something, just do the thing anyway. I thought that was always pretty clear haha! I feel people are trying to find people to blame or to be angry at, im not sure why. Also I like farmhouse but I love listening to your rants about them! I enjoy hearing about people's opinions, it would be very boring if you only love what I love all the damn time. Love the rants, and I love the roasts, keep having fun with us Nick! Love your channel!
Well done. I always appreciate when you help us laugh at ourselves. This one did not disappoint. Would you consider doing a video on "Accidental Design" or "Unintentional Design"? By this I mean design concepts that start out as one thing but turn out with a completely different reality because, well, life happens. "Eclectic " becomes "All the Stuff my Mother Left Me When She Died." Or "Gifted Decor from Other People" Almost any style can become a "Cluttered" version of itself or become entirely different style. ...or a "Dusty" version of itself. Or just too much like when Christmas-y becomes Christmas retail store style. Even Disney does not design its environments to look like its own retail shops. Electrical wires are also an accidental style for so many of us. Washing everything in a diffuse and even light that erases all shadows and textures is another accidental style. I have been guilty of so many of these at different times. What scares me most is the ones I have not allowed myself to be aware of. And some I need to motivate myself to deal with. Like my current "You've Got (too much) Mail" style. Ha-ha; every thing goes down better with a spoonful of sugar and a little laughter. Keep up the candid and good natured advice. Very enjoyable and helpful.
ADHD sufferer here. I love that you mentioned the fact that people with physical disabilities or neurodiverse brains may need to design in ways that cater for those needs. For example, if an ADHD sufferer needs to design a space around their needs, they would have to consider things like object permanence (hence shelving rather than cabinetry), order of last retrieval (most often used stuff in front, less used objects further back), and designing for autopilot (so the place you most naturally put something when on autopilot is where you make a home for it - bowl for keys next to the front door, for instance) Of course, ADHD often goes hand in hand with an obsession with visual clutter, so my kitchen shelves are aways straight and my desk has to be cleared before I can work, otherwise I become anxious. Weird little brain - fun to walk through 😊
People must still be doing over-the-top farmhouse, because the word signs and decor items are still in the stores as of two days ago. Nick's voice in my ear "Don't go down that aisle!"
I'm not the kind of person who has to jump on the bandwagon of something very trendy (notice my avoidance of the phrase "super trendy" and you'll know I'm from the silent generation 🙂) and I LOATH cliched décor. There are some pleasing elements to farm house, but most of it is just too overdone and I don't need to look like every house in middle America. I know elegant sophistication is not popular right now, but I started life very low in wealth so when my finishes hit the right blend of classy yet comfortable and inviting, I'm happy.
I love how meta the second half of this video got. From a plant gay and avid fan, we give you license to upset us sometimes Nick. You are you and that’s we we love your channel 🪴🌈💕
You literally hit every single point that I've stated at one point or another in my advice to people regarding décor. Other's may not like the advice, but opinions are like hiney holes - everyone has them, but not everyone's should be seen or heard enmass. lol I absolutely adore you! Keep telling the truth, normal reasonable people laugh and enjoy all of it!
😂 I love the way you answer comments, a great effort. There will always be some People who want to be the exception to what you say and will try to prove you wrong 😂. I love you content even when I don’t fully agree as you said each one can adjust your advice to his taste.
I think these people want to piggy-back off his success by latching on and making response videos. There's a good reason why I have made RUclips my sole source of social media and that's to keep down any similar annoying videos that pretty much is just to fuel outrage culture 😒. RUclips requires actual effort so pumping out a quick and unpolished video isn't going to do you many or any favors here.
ADHD clutter still needs to be organized! There are types of containers that are mesh or more opaque that allows you to "see" the items but also makes it look cohesive. Alternatively, you can use labels for categories behind doors, because things still need to have a place. Also, decluttering will allow you to make a written inventory of items if needed.
You made me laugh with the comment about not recommending people light their house on fire. My unprofessional suggestion for a heat register under a window might be a roman shade and then floor length curtains that are permanently fixed in their pull backs. If you don't hear it enough, I love hearing your opinions and have learned how much our design tendencies are a product of our generation. Would love to see you design a space for a client with opposite tastes, just as a challenge.
That’s exactly what I am doing with my living room window. I have to put register deflectors on each side of the window, but I chose metal in the same shade as the curtains. Also, a sectional covers one deflector and a planter disguises the other. I needed the walls and moldings on the ends of the windows softened with curtains. The shades alone were too stark and I needed sound echo proofing which happened when we took down walls for more open floor plan. Whew. My reply is longer than I meant. Thanks for your comment. Made me feel more confident in my choice.
I just love your energy on this channel! A little good natured snark and a lot of really intelligent, reasoned decorating advice. Just fun to watch! Thank you for your notes about the open shelving. Basically, my entire house is open shelving because my family has serious object permanence issues. When we used cabinets with doors they were always left open anyway. I'm also a crazy plant lady but, I agree that can be overdone.
Love this video--so refreshing to hear someone on RUclips articulate the absurdity of taking offense from harmless opinions….you express your thoughts in such an entertaining, humorous way and I’m here for it! ❤
You are always so considerate! I think that’s very nice about your channel. Also think, that you always have a clear communication. I never felt like i was misunderstanding you.
I hate visual clutter! Part of me has been considering labeling the outside of my cabinets to avoid forgetting what I put inside. I can't imagine it'd look good though lol
I hate visual clutter as well. The best advice I ever read was to store things where you naturally first think to look for them even when it doesn't make the most sense. When I first organised my kitchen, I was constantly opening the mug cabinet when I wanted a plate, and vice versa. Swapped them and haven't made that mistake since.
Hi Nick, You are so smart, spot on and entertaining! Your ideas are helping us a lot in our new build. You don’t need to apologize to anyone regarding their personal disabilities or issues. They need to modify your recommendations to fit their own circumstances. I have severely compromised mobility and am totally capable of taking suggestions and adjusting them to my needs. You rock!
I agree with everything you said. You made me laugh the entire video. I live in South Florida and ceiling fans are a necessity but they don't have to be old or ugly. We updated all the fans in our house a few years ago. I took a long time searching for fans because I couldn't stand anything I saw, but it was worth it.
Oh gosh, I couldn’t live comfortably without my ceiling fans! I’ve updated them 3 times since I’ve lived here. You don’t know the glorious feeling of a good fan when one hits “the change”
As a person on the ADHD side, putting things away and not forgetting where they are or if I even have them are definitely issues -- but I hadn't thought about it re. interior design before. Thank you. I'm going to try to find a system where my most important things only are on display.
I do the reverse, I put most things that I will absolutely need away or hidden because I am not likely to forget them if they are essential and used frequently. I keep the lesser used things on display or on open storage. This system reduces the visual clutter but still caters to my out of sight out of mind tendencies. I must say though that I have to be disciplined in putting things back in their hidden/stored places because I naturally gravitate towards having everything out in the open on display.
As a person with ADHD I agree with this. If I keep everything out of site and only leave out the important things m, the. That thing is in my now column. If I have a lot of clutter and things out, then it all just disappears and I don’t see any of it-It’s just visual clutter that exists the way a picture on the wall does. I’m so much happier when everything is tidy and put away, unless I’m currently working on it.
Check out the Clutterbug system! You're probably a Butterfly or maybe Bee, I actually found out about it in the comments under the video about open/closed shelving
Oh Nick, the farm house community is still going to come after you, so are the plant moms. 😁 But you are the most reasonable, humorous, light hearted designer I've watched & I love your channel for it. Your true fans know your sense of humor & we know your, "You do you" attitude when it comes to design.
You are a hoot!! It took me a bit to “get you” but that’s okay! I love pink! Splashes here and there in my house. I take your design ideas and decide for myself if I like it or not because I’m an adult. The plant thing was hilarious!! Too many plants! I live in Texas and ceiling fans are a must but updating them is a need! Nothing screams 80’s more than an old ceiling fan! Newly built homes are still putting carpet in some bedrooms (crazy)…my opinion would be go with something non-carpet and put a rug down. Can’t wait till your next video!
Thank you for clarifying your point on ceiling fans. I do live in an area where we use our ceiling fans all year during summer and winter to redirect air flow in our 100+ year old home. So, our ceiling fans are not going away anytime soon. We did actually replace our fans a few years ago to a style that is more in keeping with the house. For curtains, I am not going to burn my house down with extra long curtains. I agree with you on that. We have carpet in our bedrooms. I grew up with no carpet in my bedroom and it was sooooo cold in the winter. I love carpet for insulation and sound deadening properties. I want to replace the carpets in our home since they are 25 years old.
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Oh Nick…. You seriously made my day. People’s inability to filter and toss relevant info for themselves is quite staggering. Mac and cheese substitutions was hilarious and sooooooo true.
Its the old internet joke. You say something like "i like bananas" and people will come at you and say "so you dont like apples" -.- I dont know why soooo many people online are offended by literally nothing. Its like "you dont HAVE to do it just because someone made a video about it, use your own taste and brain".
Lol for sure!! I love that he said, “not everything on the internet is for you, I don’t advocate that you cover your heat with curtains and light your house on fire” it’s hilarious how personally people take stuff, especially about design!! I mean there is so many different types of homes one really needs to keep an open mind when watching design videos. I love Nick and all of his idea and cute attitude 😋❤️ he handles these people with such comical grace lol
Because a lot of people place designers and RUclipsrs in the category of Gods that have to be obeyed blindly and what they say is law. It is all psychological.
Because good common sense has left the building.
Nah, it’s his job to tailor his opinions and videos to each person to not make them feel bad 🤦♀️ Imagine if he had a neutral opinion on all design trends- how boring?!
I watch your show with my retired interior decorator mom who has dementia. You always make her laugh and we giggle so much over your videos. Watching a video or two of yours is always a good time for her. Thank you so much.
This type of stuff makes me so happy 😊
That is really sweet ! God Bless you.
it's wonderful that you've found a way to connect with her and make her happy. God bless you both.
People who still enjoy farmhouse DO watch your channel. We take what we want, leave what we don't. Diversity of thought makes the world go round and I enjoy hearing your point of view. I'm almost 70 and I still hang decorative plates on my wall as decor because it brings me joyful memories of my childhood and my home is my place of peace and joy.
Exactly!!I like farmhouse too but I'm not offended by Nick having a different view to me...because people can have different views and we can still all get along - I like his snarkiness about it lol 😆
I remember when everyone started to say farmhouse was out and I started to worry about some of my decor. Then I remembered I live in an 110 year old farmhouse and Nick said that it’s exceptable to decorate farmhouse if that was the case😂😂
I love modern organic and I totally see the crossover with farmhouse.
There's a lot to like about farmhouse - lots of light, simple clean lines, white walls/black hardware, natural materials. The bones of the style are comfortable and refreshing. It's the labels, words as decor, and stupid theme props that are loathesome.
@@elisabetk2595 True ! Actually live in the country ( midwest USA ) & my friends & I get a good laugh out of the fake farmhouse theme decor . True farmhouse is designed for comfort & hospitality & we don't need to announce our values / philosophies on signs - we live 'n share them . 💙 ( Anyone who lives a true working farm life doesn't have time or desire to collect & clean all the cutesy accessories . 😂 )
As an ADHD person I think your advise about hiding the clutter was very on point. Yeah, I get to forgot where things went veeeery often. But you know what is worse? Distractions. The environment which is disturbing my focus is worse than forgetting where I put my clutter. So, thank you for this advise, I took it and I applied it during my recent makeover and I’m loving it!
Yeah, I feel like for us ADHDers there’s a good middle ground. Maybe all the power cords go in a box with neatly printed label? Or we just remember that all our art supplies are in a certain basket. Less visible clutter but not such a fussy system to be a barrier to using our stuff.
@@katjaanjuli agreed!
Me too I have ADHD and still prefer to look for stuff sometimes than have a clutter environment. I'm targeting to own only 99 items.. so I won't search anymore (joke).
Yes! Same, adhd too. As I get older the more I feel the clutter needs to go. I used to be able to deal with it, but we've downsized to a smaller house. Which is actually a really good thing for organization, definitelyrecommend it. It forces you to not collect things unnecessarily.
I hired a professional organizer to help with my ADHD... she got me lots of closed storage, but with properly sized bins so that as soon as you open a cabinet, you know exactly what you're looking at. She also got me a bunch of flip-down work surfaces so that I could have all my stuff out when I was working on something, but it could all get hidden away when I wasn't working on it. And it had a place to go that wasn't the kitchen counter.
“Let’s be honest, the farmhouse people are not really watching my channel” 💀
I love your candor because it feels like you’re giggling at an inside joke with your bestie ❤
Yes, but farmhouse people should be watching this. I'm not a hater of farmhouse, everybody should have choices. But it's overdone. It's all over the place everywhere all the time. Everything out the window over done. Tick tock RUclips you name it. It's enough to choke a horse
Nick: I hate pink.
Also Nick . . . wearing a pink sweater and inserting pink transition cards between video segments! 😊 Love you Nick! 🤪
This!
Real men wear pink ❤
I was wondering if my screen was failing....because his sweater LOOKS pink.
"You will never see pink at my house." I think Nick's pink sweater is some next level trolling. 🙂
That cracked me up.
Well. I used to watch you from my inflatable, shiplapped, bedroom carpeted, houseplant jungle house cooled by my brown, flower painted ceiling fan, but then you told me how horrible my taste is so I decided to follow your advice and install floor to ceiling drapes over my radiator window, and damn if my dream home didn’t burned down! Ps: Thanks for the laugh, you made my day.🤣
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Terrific comment!! Love it!
Your comment made my day…too funny!
😂😂 great comment
This is the funniest thing I have read in a while, thanks so much for lightening up a bad day! 😂
Hey, I am a 70 year old lady and so am far out of your demo group, but I love, love, love watching you. Your snarky approach with a bit of humor makes me smile EVERY time.
Me too. 75 and love the charm, advice, and snark.😀❤
Maybe his demographic is a bit older than he thinks! I'm 67 and thoroughly enjoy his practical and realistic approach to decorating--with a hefty slice of humor to go with it!
I’ve seen quite a few comments from folks in their 70s in Nick’s channel so I think it’s definitely part of the demographic! (I’m in my 30s though)
The boomer population is huge and has a lot of spending power for decorating. We’re here!
Gen X here and I love this channel too!
“I do not think you should light your house on fire by putting curtains near a heat source… I would not advocate that for you” the best, made my day!
And if you have ADHD you might want to make a few subtle changes to Nick’s advice. Same thing. We take ourselves way too seriously. It’s only “how to hide your clutter” - do we need to be woke about this too??
That declaration and the demographic chart 📊 had me in tears 😂.
But I'm really going for that warm look.
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Curtain, are currently out of style is about, shades and blinds !! Sorry.
Hello from a millenial plant lover 💚 A possible explanation of plant overuse which has nothing to do with boho/jungalow: I used to have a plant filled apartment when living on 8th floor, and it kept me sane because all I was seeing out of my windows was another (ugly) concrete buildings. Then after moving to a way more natural surroundings on a 2nd floor, where there are nice tall green trees all the way around, a kept only a small percentage of my plants. I love them quite the same as the trees outside. So in some cases it could be just a natural need for connection with the Earth, not really a design choice 😉
But he is talking about design in general, right? Not individual connections and circumstances.
@@nataliaserebriakova5016 Oh yes, indeed :)
Hi fellow millennial plant person 😂😂😂 yes the view of my neighbor taking shower behind the frosted window in a red brick wall is definitely the driving force for too many plants 😂😂😂
I've enjoyed plants before it was a trend, but folks really went wild when the public discovered that they can keep plants indoors AND discovered that they have enough time to keep +200 of them alive. My only issue with this is that people were throwing so much money away on plants, and calling is "self-care". And instead of having a touch of nature in an otherwise sterile bedroom or living space, it was rows and rows of cluttered plants 60% of which don't even look healthy anyways. That or folks were so busy propagating that only a very few of their plants actually looked good. Even as a person who likes plant (I find the term "plant dad" or "plant parent" a bit cliquey and cringy), your plants should complement your living space. Not take it over. Time and time and again, people were going through phases of collection and purges.
I love this so much! I lived in a tiny, 800 square-foot apartment with my two children, Husband, and the dog. We had over 300 plants in that apartment mostly because I loved that nature feeling when we moved into our 1500 square-foot house I substantially downsized, and now I have less than 50 plants. Because we can see trees and nature and I have an outdoor garden now. I agree for me it was all about the connection to nature.
As a 70 year old woman, who is finally living alone, I totally enjoy your funny snarky point of view. I have learned a lot and made some good changes in my home based on your video content. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Same here. These are advices, folks, not orders !
69 here, isn't he adorable? I'm not really decorating anymore but I put it on to hear his voice.
I honestly don't think he's snarky. Lol. I have watched a few others who are way over the top and nasty. Nick is very classy in his feedback than many others.
68 here, love this channel, Nick cracks me up. Living in Cyprus, not everything applies, but I generally like/dislike the same stuff as Nick.
63 here!
Of all the design channels I've watched; yours is the most enjoyable and well-mannered, and you give thoughtful, reasonable, and knowledgeable advise. You're gentle and playful in your critiques - never nasty or rude - and you always acknowledge the fact that tastes differ. So, while I don't always agree with your opinions; I do respect them. And, I always look forward to each week's video. I find it bizarre that anyone finds your comments so very 'controversial'. Some of us, maybe, need to lighten up a bit. Or get a helmet. :)
Agree.
We’ll said. I am helping a friend update her house and I find I am delivering my opinion in much the same way Nick does.
@@annebierce5280 Thank you. :) I wish you and your friend well, and the best of luck in helping update her home. You could certainly do worse than emulating Nick. :)
Love the irony of " you will never see pink in my house" and yet no one rocks it like you as a fashion moment.
Best parts of this video; don’t get your personal style from the dollar store, & don’t light your house on fire. 😂😂😂 I love your ability to say common sense things with a humor that makes me laugh out loud!
This man and you are so privileged and condescending. The dollar store is all most of America can afford, especially those who live in rural areas. I've seen people in poverty create beautiful homes using creativity and what's available to them.
Money can buy you nice furniture, but it can't buy either of you elitists, class or the common sense you speak of.
Nick, You NEVER have to apologize for any tips or opinions that you share. They are genuine, and that is all that matters. I appreciate that you treat your audience like intelligent adults. You are always a good part of my day.
I’m a GenX and I love your channel. And I am a plant lover but I totally agree that there can easily be too many plants. Not only does it detract from the decor, but it also detracts from the plants. Not sure how many is too many, but if you’re questioning if you have too many, then you do.
I agree! They need space too. You can have too much of anything.
Gen X here too. We had carpet in our bathrooms and kitchen, so glad we got away from that madness lol
Another GenXer here! Reminiscing about our generation's take on interior design, fashion , and music is so entertaining 😊
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I started out with a plant my sister sent me for my birthday one year and it turned into two big trees. I can't move them too far away from a window and I have been trying to figure out how to use them to make some symetrical statement and I finally have realized they tske up 3 feet by 3 feet in my living room. I don't have that kind of extra space. They have to go. (I have many more.)
Ceiling fans are actually great for cold climates too. Put them on "winter mode" and they push the warm air downward and can save on heating bills.
Yes thank you! And they help circulate the air in a space, theyre not just for cooling and heating purposes.
Everyone always seems to forget this!!
Has anyone tried this? Is this physics-approved? I feel like just by moving the air, we'd get wind chill, but I'd love a link if anyone has one...
Yes! Ceiling fans are HVAC miracles!
@@sarahmitchell821it's a science fact that warm air is lighter and it rises to the ceiling (in the context of a room), so it actually makes a lot of sense. I hadn't heard of this tip until this comment, but it makes total sense that a slow moving fan would push the warm air back down. Now I'm rethinking my whole design 🙄🤔
Nick, you are the most Canadian, sweet, and diplomatic strongly opinionated person I've watched. I think most of us appreciate your hot takes, even if we don't always agree with them. I personally tend to distrust people's expertise when they can't openly dislike things.
💯 I appreciate Nick because he has actual opinions. He has popular and unpopular ones, and while I like a lot of different color palettes (including some shades of pink in small doses, and some cool greys, and plenty of green plants) I’ve learned a lot from Nick (like what the styles I like are called: Modern organic, Japandi, etc. - I never knew what they were called), and gotten even more inspiration, and most of all, some snarky and some not so snarky laughs. Don’t change your ways Nick. I love hearing your take.
Would LOVE to see a video on choosing artwork for your home. Appropriate sizes, styles that work (and don't) together, framing tips, etc. We all know not to have a sofa picture too small but would love more detail on how to choose the right artwork.
My home is farmhouse and I watch your videos. Love them all! You give great advice and are so entertaining and funny!
To all the critics…lighten up folks and enjoy😊
"Not everything on the internet exists specifically for you." THANKS Nick, there's no need to add anything👏👏👏👏👏
How crazy is it that people need that to be said to them 😆 🤣 my window is different to the exact one that you gave on your video...what do I do now...think for yourselves people!!use your brains and take inspiration 😆
Nick shutting down and simply moving past the pink issue was iconic.
WHILE WEARING PINK 🤣
And ironic, in his pink shirt.😉
@@vjhreeves came here to point that out 😂
Especially in his pink sweater 😂. I love him!
..whilst wearing a pink jumper!
I really appreciate your thoughtful response to the closed storage/ADHD controversy! I'd love to see you collab with disabled designers to talk about ways folks can make their homes physically accessible, sensory-friendly, etc. while still keeping it stylish 😊
Ooo, that would be really interesting!
Totally agreed
That's legitimately a fantastic idea! I appreciate Nick's kindness and understanding. I was watching this one youtuber years ago who said that sofas or benches at the end of a bed were stupid, she didn't just say she doesn't like them and move on, she belittled the entire notion of a sofa at then foot of the bed, calling it pointless. I let her know that I had one and it was because I am physically disabled and it made a huge difference in my ability to dress myself on my hard days, especially since sitting on the edge of bed didn't offer the kind of support I needed to actually stay up and dress myself.
This is actually a brilliant idea. I don't know why people feel like when you have any sort of physical restriction or disability, you suddenly don't care about style and design. It's exceedingly difficult to find accessible items that fit any aesthetic other than "hospital chic".
Even just some way to make standard utilitarian stuff less miserable would be useful.
Maybe collab with equipmeot so nothing dangerous is suggested?
Personally I'm surprised that it was a controversy at all, because closed storage is much better at keeping your space less cluttered, which is an all time struggle for people with ADHD.
I only recently discovered that having a mesh night stand was the best compromise, because I could somewhat see things inside when I was close enough, but it doesn't look like a mess and people can't tell what's in it from a distance.
Open shelving is such a nightmare for me, because I feel attacked by the mess! Working on smart storage has done wonders. For instance, all my underwear is put in storage boxes with wheels that are always under my bed, so I don't have to look at the boxes, but I always know where they are and what is in them.
_The psychologist was so right when she told me I should give things their designated place and make it easy first and foremost, in order to soothe some of my inner chaos._
Love the Mac & Cheese analogy. That kind of stuff on social media drives me crazy - makes me scared knowing so many people out there don't seem to think for themselves AT ALL. On another note, the house we bought in 2020 has no wall-to-wall carpet and my husband's sinuses are better behaved and he's getting better sleep so that's a win for us.
I was one of the people that watched your curtain video, as I’ve struggled with my curtains for 20 years and wasted so much money (10’ ceilings and many, many windows). I took your advice and hung them closer to the ceiling and they kiss the floor. I am happy to report that I absolutely love them now! Thank you so much for all of the tips and advice you share for those of us that just can’t figure out why a certain style isn’t working.
I have ADHD and a background interior design. In my experience, what I found is that having things displayed in open compartment furniture can actually increase anxiety and create more difficulties with executive functioning. The advice I would give to those struggling with this is to pay attention to where you would naturally go to look for something and put it there even if it doesn't make sense. Still air on the side of caution to display too many items out in the open because it may become too stimulating and overwhelming. P.s. Love you Nick and your opinions😘
Totally agree. I have ADHD and must have closed storage; open storage is too visually stimulating.
Same here. The only open shelving I have is for my books which bring me joy to look at. Otherwise I need everything behind doors, otherwise it's too much chaos for my brain. Totally understand that every brain is different, but I'm glad you brought this up.
Same in a way. Things that soothe me and bring me joy need to be visible so I remember they exist, but indeed, lots of closed storage too to soothe my brain clutter
I've found the happy medium is labels and regular "cullings" where I go through everything I have and re-evaluate the items I've forgotten about. Also selective displaying of uncommonly used objects (I remember where things I use all the time are). It's all about personal solutions.
I like the Split The Difference option of Shelves with Doors on the bottom. display what you Like, doors cover what you Need, and open wide for easy on the spot inventory. Dyspraxic with visual filtering, I can't see what I'm not looking for. - that makes perfect sense, if you know you know.
Haha! I’m a reasonable person, but I’m also plant obsessed. But being reasonable, I will not argue with your take on plants because from a design standpoint, you are right! For me though, I will continue to enjoy my morning routine of coffee in my sunny room surrounded with more plants than furniture because let’s face it, it’s Winter in Canada and I’d rather pretend there isn’t 3 feet of snow outside.
Cheers from Nova Scotia!!🇨🇦
".... the style every suburban wine mom wanted..." I died. I lol'd SO ! HARD !!
God love ya Nick.
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Hilarious
Nick, in addition to providing sound design advice, you never fail to crack me up! Never apologize - you make it crystal clear that these are your opinions.
"Not everything on the internet exists specifically is for you" is true & not just about interior design.
I'm big fan of you, Nick-design & personality.
Your videos are a good time-I've learned how to style me home & I've laughed quite a lot.
I absolutely loved the Nicks audience chart 'confused straight men who found my ikea reviews' 😆 they probably got hooked Nick and are still around watching with us millennial women
Really! Pie charts for the win! Thanks for that Nick!
This was so funny I had to pause the video so I could roll out if my chair laughing 😂
And all other ages too 🥰
I’m a millennial woman w ADHD, hates open shelving, has carpet in my bedroom (hates it), has ugly old ceiling fans (replacing them), and has never heard the phrase “plant gays”. Love it tho😅 we are totally with you on this list.
We had carpet in the bedroom, replaced it with quality laminate flooring, didn't change anything else... and wow, the place just looks so much better now.
I also have ADHD and have to say I really dislike open shelves as well. Visual clutter is just too overstimulating to me.
But I really felt like he did such an amazing job listening to our community, and their needs, and I love that he responded with kindness instead of the usual crap people say about us, being lazy and slobby, etc. Nick's truly a great guy!
I’m the plant gay with ADHD on the list 😆
*I also **_hate_** open shelving!!!*
In fact, I try to take steps in order to pack more things away in order to avoid visual clutter, more often than not. After realising that visual clutter impedes my ability to concentrate and relax, I knew that I could never do open shelving again for anything that's not decorational.
Also, open shelving means dusting, and you know how we are with cleaning...
My partner and I bought a 120 year old farmhouse that had those dilapidated fans with the daffodil shape shades. We replaced them with sharp modern LED ceiling fans (including our super manly giant ceiling fan of doom in the sitting room.)
Because even living in an actual farmhouse is not enough to get us to decorate in farmhouse style.
Thanks for having taste!!
That's kinda dumb.. if you live in a Farm House it SHOULD look like one.
Living on a farm/in a farm house myself, I just came on to say. IT. IS.NOT.REQUISITE.TO.DECORATE.WITH.THAT.CRAP.
I don't care for farmhouse but there is a huge difference between real farmhouse decor and what I call faux suburban farmhouse.
@@vaderladyl truth !
The most interesting thing about accessibility needs is that they can be fully opposite for different people! That's why I like to share which design opinions/ideas might not work for certain accessibility needs :)
My favorite example is that digital buttons/dials are not accessible at all for people who are visually impaired, and need tactile buttons and dials. For myself with my arthritis, digital dials and buttons are WAY easier to use.
Also, too many plants IS the look 😁
Honestly though, people do need to understand what "opinion" means.
I love that you are so humorous and still sensitive in your approach. I also love that you read the comments and are open to learning. It’s so refreshing and that’s why I love your channel!
Best video! I love how you have to tell adults that not everything on the internet is necessarily meant for them 😁 I also really enjoy that whenever you reiterate your hatred of the colour pink, you happen to be wearing it!
Hi, ADHDer here, just want to say how much I appreciate your response to those comments others had left. It's so common for us to be dismissed and stigmatized, for our disability to be mocked and jeered at... It was really refreshing and heartening to see a creator take us and our needs seriously. ❤️ Thank you so much for that.
I used to be very firmly anti fake flowers, but the problem was I never have enough money for real flowers, so I would perpetually just NOT have flowers in my house. Then, a couple weeks ago, I saw someone mixing real and fake flowers/plants together to make a really nice display and I thought... maybe.... I could try.... some fake plants. It was a very good decision. I have some decent looking fake flowers that add some charm to my space and I went outside and cut some branches off of a tree and mixed those with some fake flowers in my bathroom and the effect is so wonderful. I didn't think my brain would be able to turn off the fact they are fake, but it's actually been an easier transition than I thought.
Fake plants are also great for places with little natural light 👍 I have a big window in my bedroom but I have light sensitivity, so my black not-quite-sheer-not-quite-opaque curtains are ALWAYS closed. Even the desk light is turned away to the curtain to dim the light even further, and my computer monitor is on the lowest brightness setting, on top of having an app to further reduce brightness and blue light or I get headaches; there's enough light for me to work at my desk but I wouldn't subject a plant to it. The real miniature rose bush I have stays in the living room (which is a problem because since it's out of sight I tend to forget to water it...) smack dab in front of the big window, but if I wanted a plant for my desk it'd be a fake one.
I love my fake green plants! It adds so much green into my apartment alongside with my real plants.
“Pitchforks casually sitting in the corner” 🤣🤣🤣
LOL! We had a big home that worked well with Farmhouse decor. When we moved to a more contemporary home, it no longer worked. When I saw what you said about Farmhouse, I went around the house and took down any remaining cheesy signs and put my old window panes up for sale! Thank you, it was the Ah ha moment. ♥️
I have adhd and struggle with things like out of sight out of mind but also find visual clutter challenging because… of course. I find that labeling cupboards and their contents helps me put things away, remember where they are and also be able to get rid of visual noise. I label everything. Which shoes go in each shoe drawer, kitchen cupboards and drawers, my dresser, book shelves, etc. I try and use cute labels where I can but the important part is the label. Bonus side effect when other people come into my home they can find things and put them away if they need to. I have found it’s also important to have the flexibility to change your labels because I often change opinions on where something SHOULD go in my house
When are you available to do my place?
One of my favourite ADHD solutions has been putting a couple of those hanging shoe organizers in my closet with clear plastic shoe bins in every slot. I go in my closet multiple times a day for various things (I keep snacks in there, and my laundry basket) so I see it constantly, and I can see into the individual bins, but I can also close the closet door to hide the visual clutter. I think the shoe bins are the perfect size to hold a decent amount of things while also being small enough that each has its own specific category and I never have to dig for whatever's at the bottom. If I need something, I can just remember to pull out the "various cables" shoebox or the "toiletries I rarely use" shoebox (it helps that I've had this system for years and know by memory which bin is in what location).
I also want to add that mesh items can work great too!
My nightstand is in metal mesh, and I can see my pink pill container inside it when I'm right next to it in my bed, but when I'm sitting at my desk I can't see the clutter inside it.
The need to clean up the visual clutter is not talked about enough IMO. I'm _definitely_ getting floor to ceiling cabinets with space for all my random stuff when I have my own apartment.
Just adding that in most western European countries (not the UK) we really don't like carpet floors anywhere in the house. We think it's unhygienic and ugly. It was common in the 20th century, but during the last decades you don't find it anymore in modern or renovated homes.
We have carpets on the floor, but the floor itself is wooden or laminate or stone etc.
Greetings from Switzerland, from a house with wooden and laminate floors.. 😉
Agree! Floor carpeting also can cause dust allergies
Exactly what I was thinking. We have rugs but most homes don't have carpet anywhere anymore.
Straight millennial man here. I found your channel when looking for decor ideas for my home theater. I love the channel, and you have definitely helped improve the look and feel of my entire house now. Thanks, and keep the advice coming.
As a British person, with a mother who is older I have 2 curtain bugbears that I see constantly in room makeover videos.
1. People don't hang their curtain poles wide enough. When you fully open your curtains they shouldn't obstruct the window. Sure they can block the frame if you want but you don't you want to let all that gorgeous light in?
2. You should buy curtains about double the width of your window so the curtains gather luxuriously and fall nicely. No one wants curtains that only just about block out the light or gape in the middle.
Another thing about having that extra fabric is that it stops heat escaping the room and can stop drafts coming in from your windows.
I love how diplomatic you are while still asserting your opinions. People can be such children.
As someone from Texas, I can totally sympathize with ceiling fans not being optional in any way, but aesthetically, I agree with you; I don't like them, especially on 8ft ceilings. The carpet in the bedroom thing? Yeah, the fact that the condo I'm buying had full LVP and zero carpet was a huge part of the draw. Count me in the recent "no carpet!!" trend, lol!
My daughter in Waco has to have the ceiling an on or she can't fall asleep, all year long.
Don't you all have central air conditioning now, that does the job of the fan?
Central air doesn’t take the place of a fan, especially in a two story house. Ceiling fans supplement the ceiling fan because it’s cheaper to run a ceiling fan than to set the AC temp low, cooling an entire house when you are in one room; or setting the temp lower than most in the home don’t find comfortable.
@@dominaevillae28 ah
I lived in Texas for 19 years and I feel ceiling fans (multiple) are nessasary. AC does not do what the ceiling fan does- you NEED both. Having said this, it is hard to find really beautiful fans,,, BUT.. since so many of us live in Farm Houses, maybe we can look at the Dollar Store :) jk ...
I’m a plant lady! 😂 I totally agree with you about the plant thing. Right now I’m overwintering a few (okay, a lot) of semi-tropical outdoor plants. I’m counting the days till they move back outdoors. There will always be 1-3 real, beautiful indoor plants in most large spaces.
I’m right there with you 😊😊
Love your witty criticism Nick, so great. I never take anything on the internet personally. I mean people getting butt hurt or offended by a “ stranger” on their screen . lol could you imagine.
I love my plants, but I completely understand what you are saying. I don't necessarily think all your advice applies to my situation, but love your videos and listening to you opens my mind to the possibilities! Yes, hate inflatable decor, but if that makes people happy..do you! Please don't change!
I am CACKLING in laughter about the plant gays (guilty as charged)
Also thank you for the update about ADHD and hiding things, that's what I was thinking. I went to look for other channels who design for ADHD after that.
It would be really cool if you researched and did a video on design with neurodiversity in mind (such as sensory sensitivities, disorganization, ADHD, how to minimize sound, etc)
You're funny to listen to thank you! :)
I really enjoyed this video. I think many people take everything personally and get offended at a drop of a hat. I personally hate going to a house where everything is covered in plants. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
I think a way to get the more planty look while looking a bit more elevated is using fewer but bigger plants. More mature plants also tend to be more interesting
Totally agree! Big plants look expensive too (because they usually are if you first buy them at that size)
especially the ones that grow wild looking . My monstera is trying to take over my living room and its snaked sideways and around its moss pole I tied it up to..
I never understand why people get so worked up by your comments! You make the most harmless and funny comments about decor that even when it’s about something I love, I still laugh or chuckle and proceed to love you.
I’m more of a traditional/French country decor girl and couldn’t be further from modern and other trendy decor. But I enjoy your content so much bc I still find useful tips that bring us all together. I especially love your emphasis on timelessness, nature, and consistency instead of flying with every trend that is in. That’s my mindset when it comes to decorating- not what’s trending but what is timeless, what I enjoy and actually love regardless of what’s in, and always opt for natural materials as much as I can. I get compliments about my house from people with total opposite styles because it comes together and looks nice 😊
So thanks, Nick!
"Calm down, Texas" is the best thing I've heard on YT so far this week.
As for plants, I can't keep them because I kill them, but I do appreciate going to a house with a plant room, like the sunny spaces you show at 14:03. Not sure I'd enjoy being at someone's home as much if all their spaces were wall-to-wall plants. That said, most people don't decorate with guests in mind. I do, but I'm weird that way.
I don't do farmhouse signage anywhere in my house, however, I'm pretty sure I'm going to purchase one for my laundry room. It's hilarious! It says: "Laundry is looking at me dirty again." I'll hang it above my laundry sorter.
I have a small one that says "laundry today or naked tomorrow"
One of the mantras I now tell myself is, if you like a specific novelty thing, you can very well express it in other ways. It doesn't necessarily have to be on a giant piece of artwork where everyone can see it.
For example, some people love those funny "wine o' clock" sayings, and I'd get one as a coffee mug. That way, I can put it away and out of sight when I'm done with it. I collect weird and funky T-shirts. But once I'm done with them, I put them back in the closet.
Your personality doesn't have to be expressed all through out an entire living space... aka, things that are a lot harder to cover up if it clashes. :3
I agree with not having signage placed all over the house, however, I don't think that a laundry room is one area that's visible to whoever enters my home. I need to find humor in doing laundry after all.@@Whimsy3692
Nah, I have ADHD and I NEED to have closed shelving. The clutter is overstimulating for me, makes me feel anxious. But, everyone is different so it might not be the experience for other people with ADHD
I agree. I have adhd I would never be able to keep open shelving organized enough to look nice consistently. I would go as far to say that generally no one should get open shelving unless they are a type A personality that’s a neat freak.
I have an open shelving closet with sheer curtains over it and that’s been the best combo for me as an ADHDer who agrees it can be overstimulating lol
I so appreciate you, Nick. You're respectful of people's diversity of styles and tastes. There's another designer on YT who annoys the crap out of me because she declares styles tacky or bad across the board without considering the actual person whose home it is- whether it's ceiling fans or having family photos displayed, it's all tacky and in poor taste to her. I prefer your 'you do you' approach to design.
Don't be shy, tell us who. Lol
We renovated 2 years ago, and 1. Put up curtains that puddle a little bit (dog hair gathers there but I try to vacuum often!) 2. We ripped the bedroom carpet out and installed vinyl plank floor and I’m absolutely obsessed with it. (I’m in USA so that fits lmao) 3. Absolutely no pink 😂 4. Updated all our ceiling fans. We’re listening, Nick! 😜
As a millennial plant loving woman with ADHD I ADORE your channel, your humor and your snark! ♥️
Demographic: OTHER I have to tell you I enjoy every bit of your commentary on home design. The reason I tuned in was my need for a clue. I'm decorating an apartment in an independent living facility. Starting fresh and wanted to not make the mistakes of the past. Mission accomplished Nick. I'm tempted to show you my cardboard end tables and desk arrangement, as I await the delivery of furnishings I've selected. Having fun and will continue to watch your content as it is just plain healthy.
"more authentic way to do farmhouse THAN WHAT YOU SEE AT THE DOLLAR STORE" nick unintentionally savageee
I almost spit out my coffee 😂😂😂
Yeah, that was rude... and I feel like Farm House is timeless, especially if you live in a Farm House... and isn't it true that Farm House has really evolved into Organic Modern or Studio McGee????
Yesss 💀
He is HILARIOUS! I adore him.
I laughed out loud at that comment, it was so unexpectedly shady! Lol
I love your controversial hot takes. And you have INDEED made fun of stuff that I love (post modern) but I still absolutely love your controversial hot takes. Please never stop ❤
OMG! So freaking glad you addressed the cheesy cheesy farmhouse! I totally agree there is a much better way to add those touches without it looking like hobby lobby vomited in the space.
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Yeah, those comments you received about ADHD and having your things out and seen…the struggle is real! I want to NOT forget about whatever I’m tucking away, but I also want a neat home (& live with a nearly OCD-level spouse), and I will happily listen to & evaluate any tips to help out along these lines. I’m thankful to those who made the comments about it.
My ADHD makes me always go back and forth between "I should Marie Kondo my entire home, be a minimalist and only have square closed storage that hangs on the wall so everything is easy to clean and not overwhelming"
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"Everything is boring and understimulating, I'm a natural born maximalist, give me cute clutter everywhere! Dust will just be part of the vibe"
So I'm perpetually stuck in the middle.
I have adhd and being able to see my belongings in all this open furniture would be WORSE for me. Imo it still reads as clutter even if its tucked away in a cabinet when that cabinet has no door and you can still see everything in it. Like at that point you might as well just leave it laying around??? The more loose objects i have to take in visually, the more overloaded my brain feels.
That said yes, out of sight out of mind. But when it comes to something important that i am actively working with i will leave it out as opposed to stuffing into a drawer cuz i will forget. I think he was referring to furniture that is intended for long-term storage.
Idk i guess i am not the kind of adhd person that loses track of my belongings constantly. I live alone and know where all my shit is for the most part 🤷♀️
Cute bins, trays, and jars + cute post its are where it’s at. Put your clutter in cute containers or corral it in a tray. For things that aren’t as easy to remember, a post it. Ex. I have a post it by my door “put keys away” and one by my toaster (I have the same toast breakfast daily) “meds!” Or even “CLEAN THIS THING!” They can go away when company is over and easily be replaced. I have fun writing new ones because I like lettering. Alternatively, a dot sticker that serves as a symbolic reminder can be enough if you know that red dot = ask myself, “did I take my meds yet?” I have some washi tape in cute designs that acts as an “am I on task?” reminder.
As someone with adhd, I actually cannot do clutter like that because it’s distracting to me and distressing. I do see how easy it can be to find things. Example I have lost my keys today and they are not in the basket they’re supposed to be in so they’re now probably lost forever.
Same. I use a hook though. 🍳🙃🌞
I love your videos Nick! I LOVE your sense of humor and I have learned so much about design from you! I understand why you don’t like pink in your home, but you look absolutely gorgeous in that “pink” sweater 💗
He does! I really think pink is the perfect color for everyone. It is so complementary to most skin tones. And it comes in so many shades.
But check out the part of the video where he’s side by side with himself in a black sweater. He’s more handsome in darker colours with his silver hair.
I so appreciate that you feel like you could learn something from other people. I am almost blind, completely, and through my life I’ve had to learn to adapt to my environment and adapt my environment to my vision. One of my favorite RUclipsrs, beside you, is clutter bug. She has figured out four different organization, styles, And I think as a designer it could help you understand how to work in beautiful design with different organization needs. 7:19
yes!!! In a different comment for this video, I also recommended that people (and Nick) should check out Clutterbug's 4 organization (bug) styles!!!
Any hidden container can be labeled so everything is easily located while the clutter is hidden. Thanks for your great ability to help people transition a style with a more current take.
As a plant parent, I have to agree with you. Some people have become extreme about their plant Ownership to the point where plants take over the house in a very unflattering way. My philosophy has been if I have to buy additional spaces, shelves, stands to put my plants. I have too many plants. My plant should be able to seamlessly fit into the décor of my home, not the other way around.
Nick, You are hysterical!! I laughed so hard at this video. What's up with people and taking everything so personal? I was nervous for a while that you may feel the urge to stifle your opinions until the 'bread and butter' comment. Whew!!! I am relieved that I can count on you to keep doing what you're doing. -Great advice everytime delivered with examples and such a fun wit. 😉
You always state that your opinion is that its your own and that if you love something, just do the thing anyway. I thought that was always pretty clear haha! I feel people are trying to find people to blame or to be angry at, im not sure why. Also I like farmhouse but I love listening to your rants about them! I enjoy hearing about people's opinions, it would be very boring if you only love what I love all the damn time. Love the rants, and I love the roasts, keep having fun with us Nick! Love your channel!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well said!
Well done. I always appreciate when you help us laugh at ourselves. This one did not disappoint.
Would you consider doing a video on "Accidental Design" or "Unintentional Design"? By this I mean design concepts that start out as one thing but turn out with a completely different reality because, well, life happens.
"Eclectic " becomes "All the Stuff my Mother Left Me When She Died." Or "Gifted Decor from Other People"
Almost any style can become a "Cluttered" version of itself or become entirely different style. ...or a "Dusty" version of itself.
Or just too much like when Christmas-y becomes Christmas retail store style.
Even Disney does not design its environments to look like its own retail shops.
Electrical wires are also an accidental style for so many of us.
Washing everything in a diffuse and even light that erases all shadows and textures is another accidental style.
I have been guilty of so many of these at different times. What scares me most is the ones I have not allowed myself to be aware of.
And some I need to motivate myself to deal with. Like my current "You've Got (too much) Mail" style. Ha-ha; every thing goes down better with a spoonful of sugar and a little laughter.
Keep up the candid and good natured advice. Very enjoyable and helpful.
Nick, you're cheeky and that's why I love watching you. Design should never be taken too seriously. Like fashion, it should be functional but FUN!
ADHD sufferer here. I love that you mentioned the fact that people with physical disabilities or neurodiverse brains may need to design in ways that cater for those needs.
For example, if an ADHD sufferer needs to design a space around their needs, they would have to consider things like object permanence (hence shelving rather than cabinetry), order of last retrieval (most often used stuff in front, less used objects further back), and designing for autopilot (so the place you most naturally put something when on autopilot is where you make a home for it - bowl for keys next to the front door, for instance)
Of course, ADHD often goes hand in hand with an obsession with visual clutter, so my kitchen shelves are aways straight and my desk has to be cleared before I can work, otherwise I become anxious. Weird little brain - fun to walk through 😊
I really love that you know your opinion/preference about design but are still very open minded about design. Truly a gift.
People must still be doing over-the-top farmhouse, because the word signs and decor items are still in the stores as of two days ago. Nick's voice in my ear "Don't go down that aisle!"
I think the stores are trying to get rid of their overstock so they put it all out and do frequent sales.
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I'm not the kind of person who has to jump on the bandwagon of something very trendy (notice my avoidance of the phrase "super trendy" and you'll know I'm from the silent generation 🙂) and I LOATH cliched décor. There are some pleasing elements to farm house, but most of it is just too overdone and I don't need to look like every house in middle America. I know elegant sophistication is not popular right now, but I started life very low in wealth so when my finishes hit the right blend of classy yet comfortable and inviting, I'm happy.
😂 I’m an urban farmer, lover of colorful farmhouse, yet I love your channel. Because interior design is fun!
I love how meta the second half of this video got. From a plant gay and avid fan, we give you license to upset us sometimes Nick. You are you and that’s we we love your channel 🪴🌈💕
You literally hit every single point that I've stated at one point or another in my advice to people regarding décor. Other's may not like the advice, but opinions are like hiney holes - everyone has them, but not everyone's should be seen or heard enmass. lol I absolutely adore you! Keep telling the truth, normal reasonable people laugh and enjoy all of it!
"I dislike pink, and you will never see it in my house" - Says the man while wearing pink 😂
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Was just going to post the same comment
Me too. I noticed he is wearing pink.
Nick is pretty in pink. ❤️😊
Really? You didn’t think that was intentional on his part? 🤣
😂 I love the way you answer comments, a great effort. There will always be some
People who want to be the exception to what you say and will try to prove you wrong 😂. I love you content even when I don’t fully agree as you said each one can adjust your advice to his taste.
I love Nick’s channel. He’s wonderful!!
I think these people want to piggy-back off his success by latching on and making response videos. There's a good reason why I have made RUclips my sole source of social media and that's to keep down any similar annoying videos that pretty much is just to fuel outrage culture 😒. RUclips requires actual effort so pumping out a quick and unpolished video isn't going to do you many or any favors here.
Your way of discourse is really open and welcoming. It feels good.
ADHD clutter still needs to be organized! There are types of containers that are mesh or more opaque that allows you to "see" the items but also makes it look cohesive. Alternatively, you can use labels for categories behind doors, because things still need to have a place. Also, decluttering will allow you to make a written inventory of items if needed.
I love your common sense. I live in Mexico City, I am an architect and found you while styling my home. Love your comments and humor.
You made me laugh with the comment about not recommending people light their house on fire. My unprofessional suggestion for a heat register under a window might be a roman shade and then floor length curtains that are permanently fixed in their pull backs.
If you don't hear it enough, I love hearing your opinions and have learned how much our design tendencies are a product of our generation.
Would love to see you design a space for a client with opposite tastes, just as a challenge.
That’s exactly what I am doing with my living room window. I have to put register deflectors on each side of the window, but I chose metal in the same shade as the curtains. Also, a sectional covers one deflector and a planter disguises the other. I needed the walls and moldings on the ends of the windows softened with curtains. The shades alone were too stark and I needed sound echo proofing which happened when we took down walls for more open floor plan. Whew. My reply is longer than I meant. Thanks for your comment. Made me feel more confident in my choice.
Love that idea and not only that but the curtains will only need to be kept pulled back in colder seasons when the radiator etc is in use.
I just love your energy on this channel! A little good natured snark and a lot of really intelligent, reasoned decorating advice. Just fun to watch! Thank you for your notes about the open shelving. Basically, my entire house is open shelving because my family has serious object permanence issues. When we used cabinets with doors they were always left open anyway. I'm also a crazy plant lady but, I agree that can be overdone.
Love this video--so refreshing to hear someone on RUclips articulate the absurdity of taking offense from harmless opinions….you express your thoughts in such an entertaining, humorous way and I’m here for it! ❤
It's funny to hear the complaints people have. You made it fun and full of sass. My favorite was the inflatable yard decor. I could help but chuckle.
I love how you always think about design for how people live, and I appreciate how you take people's comments into consideration
You are always so considerate! I think that’s very nice about your channel. Also think, that you always have a clear communication. I never felt like i was misunderstanding you.
Nick! I love farmhouse, but I like most styles and I love your channel. Keep sharing your opinions!
I hate visual clutter! Part of me has been considering labeling the outside of my cabinets to avoid forgetting what I put inside. I can't imagine it'd look good though lol
I hate visual clutter as well. The best advice I ever read was to store things where you naturally first think to look for them even when it doesn't make the most sense. When I first organised my kitchen, I was constantly opening the mug cabinet when I wanted a plate, and vice versa. Swapped them and haven't made that mistake since.
Hi Nick,
You are so smart, spot on and entertaining! Your ideas are helping us a lot in our new build.
You don’t need to apologize to anyone regarding their personal disabilities or issues. They need to modify your recommendations to fit their own circumstances. I have severely compromised mobility and am totally capable of taking suggestions and adjusting them to my needs.
You rock!
I agree with everything you said. You made me laugh the entire video. I live in South Florida and ceiling fans are a necessity but they don't have to be old or ugly. We updated all the fans in our house a few years ago. I took a long time searching for fans because I couldn't stand anything I saw, but it was worth it.
Oh gosh, I couldn’t live comfortably without my ceiling fans! I’ve updated them 3 times since I’ve lived here. You don’t know the glorious feeling of a good fan when one hits “the change”
As a person on the ADHD side, putting things away and not forgetting where they are or if I even have them are definitely issues -- but I hadn't thought about it re. interior design before. Thank you. I'm going to try to find a system where my most important things only are on display.
I do the reverse, I put most things that I will absolutely need away or hidden because I am not likely to forget them if they are essential and used frequently. I keep the lesser used things on display or on open storage. This system reduces the visual clutter but still caters to my out of sight out of mind tendencies. I must say though that I have to be disciplined in putting things back in their hidden/stored places because I naturally gravitate towards having everything out in the open on display.
As a person with ADHD I agree with this. If I keep everything out of site and only leave out the important things m, the. That thing is in my now column. If I have a lot of clutter and things out, then it all just disappears and I don’t see any of it-It’s just visual clutter that exists the way a picture on the wall does. I’m so much happier when everything is tidy and put away, unless I’m currently working on it.
Check out the Clutterbug system! You're probably a Butterfly or maybe Bee, I actually found out about it in the comments under the video about open/closed shelving
Oh Nick, the farm house community is still going to come after you, so are the plant moms. 😁 But you are the most reasonable, humorous, light hearted designer I've watched & I love your channel for it. Your true fans know your sense of humor & we know your, "You do you" attitude when it comes to design.
You are a hoot!! It took me a bit to “get you” but that’s okay! I love pink! Splashes here and there in my house. I take your design ideas and decide for myself if I like it or not because I’m an adult. The plant thing was hilarious!! Too many plants! I live in Texas and ceiling fans are a must but updating them is a need! Nothing screams 80’s more than an old ceiling fan! Newly built homes are still putting carpet in some bedrooms (crazy)…my opinion would be go with something non-carpet and put a rug down. Can’t wait till your next video!
Thank you for clarifying your point on ceiling fans. I do live in an area where we use our ceiling fans all year during summer and winter to redirect air flow in our 100+ year old home. So, our ceiling fans are not going away anytime soon. We did actually replace our fans a few years ago to a style that is more in keeping with the house.
For curtains, I am not going to burn my house down with extra long curtains. I agree with you on that.
We have carpet in our bedrooms. I grew up with no carpet in my bedroom and it was sooooo cold in the winter. I love carpet for insulation and sound deadening properties. I want to replace the carpets in our home since they are 25 years old.
I’m a boomer and just love your channel !! Love your comments of “ you do you “
Keep up the great content