Kelly- I absolutely love ur style! I watch all ur videos over and over and find new inspiration all the time! I have one huge request ... can u tell me the make or where u got that amazing/beautiful chandelier? I have been searching but none see to come close. Can u do a video on that alone!!!! It’s so beautiful, it needs its own video!!! Also, ur bathrooms are gorgeous too especially ur light fixtures. Pls more videos on them as well!!!!
Hi Kelly - Thought I had responded to you already, but don't see it here. maybe it was posted on another video. But in case I only responded in my head here goes. There is a great story behind that chandy... I promise to tell it in a video. the short version is I got it at an estate sale. It needed cleaning & re-wiring, but oh how I LOVE it! I bought it while the house was still under major construction. We had no kitchen, but we had a chandelier! Thanks for asking, your kind words & for coming by ...
Your home is beautiful!! Thank you for answering those burning decorating questions we all have at some time or another. I was thrilled to learn that my lampshades are right up to date. That one you found , LOVE!! On a side note, your doggies! So sweet!!
Really great, actionable answers to these questions - thank you so much. I wanted to mention you can try removable wallpaper if you're leery about the commitment of permanent. And if you shop boutique shops (Etsy is a favorite), you'll find some amazing, beautiful, unique options.
Awesome advice - loved it all so of course I've subscribed. And may I just say your dogs are super adorable (and I have serious hair envy - haha!) Thanks for such an excellent video.
Great idea, we have a dvd player but never use it lol! Can you use too many decorative books in your decor? I am having a decoding issue. I refreshed the dining room, now I have a huge long blank wall. I added a new mirror gifted from my daughter. I thought about doing a family photo wall. The wall also leads into the livingroom. I would definitely paint woodwork.
I’m so glad that RUclips suggested your channel! I am a new subscriber. Also, I definitely am on the side of painting woodwork as well as down inserts! Although, I love taupe. Taupe will never die in my eyes.
When we moved into our 1925 California Tudor home over 30 years ago, we uncovered absolutely beautiful mahogany mouldings, doors and windows preserved under white paint. We took the challenge and removed the paint ourselves. We love the results. Great video!
Now that is wood that should not be painted ( unless you really want to as Catherine mentioned in her comment ). Great work uncovering the mahogany! I bet it is stunning. Thank you for coming by today and joining in the conversation.
My Soulful Home - That’s wonderful!!! I’m so happy that they are rescue dogs❤️! Your dogs are beautiful!! You can see how peaceful and loved they are☺️❤️🐾
Hi Kelly! I am in love with your style! Thank you for all of the great advice you give on this channel. Could you please tell me about your wood floors? Love the color and width of the boards. Looking forward to your next post! Jamie
I love the gray answer!! I always say that just because something is currently trendy doesn’t make it a “trend.” Like subway tile. Very popular, but also incredibly classic!
Exactly Madison - a trend can become classic. "Trendy" not so much. I appreciate that you took the time to watch and join in the conversation. Welcome!
Hi Julie - thank you and I appreciate your coming by! My Bergere' chairs are antiques that I had reupholstered. Ballard Designs has a very similar chair. Hope this helps!
YES YES and YES... you answered many of my questions! Especially the “white color” in your home and the good “gray tones”to use. Then the woodworking, mine has many layers of paint... only one from me ... I’m sure that it was painted in the 1800’s because I have started to remove some of the layers and I am down to the gray color that I cannot get off! Unless that was a stain color back then ? Only down pillows...👍 Entryway... wish I had one. I dream of one but this home was not built with one. My rooms are small, 12x14 which is small when you add pieces of furniture to the room. I have tried to minimize the pieces, but it still is not working. Thank you for another amazing video with great advice!
Fabulous answers to so many questions, especially hiding the cords. For me personally, I can not enjoy any down products knowing the cruelty involved in obtaining the down. It's just plain cruel, no matter where it originates. But to each, her own.
Love your decorating tips. Have a question what is your favorite black paint you use. I notice you have furniture that is painted black and you have painted black planters outside.
Hi - Thanks for coming by! I used Ben Moore "Black" in semigloss on the stairs. Most of the small pieces & outdoor plants were spray painted with Krylon matt black spray paint. Spray paint is magic in a can!
I have metropolitan gray in my guest bath. I have white trim and white vanity. My daughter is a photographer so I have two nature pictures (orange butterfly and a fuchsia flower in black frames that really pop against the gray. The gray seems a little darker than I imagined but its an interior room without a window. All in all I really like the sophistication of it.
Fear not the painted woodwork! It is the finality of it that freaks people out. Very hard to go back. It is a leap for sure. Thanks for joining in the conversation.
Hi Kelly. I am really enjoying your videos. I am new to painting my house, inside and out. Should the wall paint finish be semigloss, satin, eggshell? What finish for the doors and trim and cabinets? I just want to do it right the first time and be able to keep it clean. I am wanting to paint the walls white. I really like how you've decorated your home. It is bright and clean and lovely.
Hey Lilli - thanks so much for watching & for your kind comment. The walls are best a velvet or satin. This will give you the slightest sheen & is much easier to clean than a flat paint. For the doors & trim I suggest a semi or high gloss. This finish will accentuate the woodwork against the same color walls. Hope this helps!
Very informative and if anyone is qualified to give great decorating tips it's you ...also love your little dogs ...My top tip ..A house is not a home without a beloved dog 🤗
I enjoyed this so much! My whole house is painted Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki (walls and ceilings) with Dover White cabinetry and trim. We have lots of crown molding and I thought it wouldn’t show up well if I didn’t do it that way. After being in our house almost 5 years I sort of regret now painting everything the Dover White. I love your home. You inspire me. We built ours about 5 yrs ago. Hindsight is always much clearer and by the time we got to the point of choosing paint for the walls I was tired of making decisions so I just went with the khaki as recommended at SW since it blends nicely with most colors.
Hi Jan - I think Relaxed Khaki is an excellent choice. I bet it does look great against the white trim. I say well done! Than you for coming by today :)
I recently made an Accent Wall where my Buffet is. My home is a fixer upper, so when installing the Sheet Rock, I ruined the corner area. I planned to installed sheets of faux brick panels; but I came across some unique wallpaper that match my decor scheme, so I used it instead...it looks great! I plan on painting the walls of my home in a beautiful Gray with the door frames and baseboards Black. It gave me the idea to paint the exterior Body of the house Gray with Black trim, the Front door painted Black and a Black Metal Roof. Can't wait to get started! now, my home will be matching inside and out!
Oh me too - I wonder how I lived without dogs for so long. Obviously I am making up for lost time with three! Thank you! I would tell them, but all these compliments are going to their furry little heads! ;)
When my husband said, "We have so much wood in this house. Why don't we paint this trim?" oh, goodness!! I was so happy.. I was so sick of light oak! Painted it white, and it's lovely!
Thank you so much for coming by! I appreciate it and your kind comment. Subscribe so you never miss a video and so we can get to know each other a bit 😊
@@MySoulfulHome oh you better believe I immediately subscribed and got my notification bell on! Been watching your other videos. I just love how you make it all look so effortless and can break it down for us to be able to replicate. Really enjoyed your video on Balance. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us 💛
Thank you very much! I started my day off right by reading your kind comment. So glad you subscribed. Keep joining in the conversation and try my podcast. I think you'll like it decoratingtipsand tricks. I have loads of episodes for you to listen to while at home or on the go - the beauty of podcasts ~ allows multi-tasking! :)
Thanks for all your tips! I believe design and decorating is a personal choice. If you like it and it brings you joy and happiness, then do it! It really doesn’t matter with the trends are if it is not appealing to you. You are the one that is going to live in the space, so do what makes you happy when you enter that space! I personally enjoy my accent walls because I live in a house that has high ceilings and open spaces so it breaks up some of the monotony of having one color in the entire room. So basically… Do what inspires you and brings you joy😀
Awesome tip darling thanks 👍🍷💋 also can’t wait for the tip for the wallpaper frame picture that’s the one thing I have trying to figure it out you just gave me an idea I’ll just wait for your video thank you.
Glad you found the tips helpful! I have a blog post all about the wallpaper panels that I linked to here. Have a look and if you have any further questions I am here.
So if I use Simply White for the walls, what white do I use for the trim? My husband always gets high gloss for the trim. We have never had white walls, but my kitchen has white cabinets, black granite for countertops, and sort of a cool pistachio green for wall color. It doesn’t go well to me and I feel like I need a warmer color. Do you do consultations?
Yes I do! Thanks for asking... Click here for more info and to email me: www.mysoulfulhome.com/design-consults Looking forward to the possibility of helping you with your home!
I desperately need advice about draperies! Bi-level home 2080 SF overall, main living area/kitchen in lower level. Ceilings feel low, and family room is small. New furniture coming in cream/grays, wall color Repose Gray. Focal point is round glass covered root ball table. Really beautiful spurge and we love it! Will use charcoal /black paint on small TV wall. Hanging curtains as high as I can and love my lined curtains that have texture/bit of shimmer are close to color of wall.Is it ok to use them? Trying to make the room feel larger and give myself accent color flexibility. I never know how to choose curtain colors?
Yes perfect decision! If the drapes flow with the wall color, albeit a bit of shimmer, the room will feel larger. You eye will not stop with another pattern on the drapes. Hope this helps!
Great video - many thanks. The paint-the-woodwork question is quite divisive. Woodwork can make a home look ecclesiastic, at best, and at worst: funeral home, circa 1930. Take the plunge, paint it! Your staircase looks to be white pine (not mahogany) - the white is wonderful. Paint it - it's easier to clean.
Amen Gregory! My house was Victorian funeral home when I first stepped inside, but something told me I could wake the dead. ;) Definitely not mahogany! Thanks for your comment - made me smile - and for coming by...
Your home is decorated so beautifully. I really like your panels with the wallpaper. Could I use 2 panels above a tub in a bathroom? And would it be appropriate above a toilet?
My husband has the mindset of ‘you never paint wood.’ I disagree. Fortunately, the woodwork in our little stone cottage (circa 1756) had been painted white by a previous owner so it saved us from that argument. I love your banisters in white. The beauty of the detail really shows up.
You had me at "little stone cottage" - then you added "circa 1756" and I swooned!! Lucky girl to be the steward of your special house !! Phew on previously painted!! And yes, I so agree the detail pops so much more white. I appreciate you taking the time to come by ...
I have a bohemian black accent wall in my bedroom with the rest of the walls kaki tan like the color of the chair and pillow you are sitting on, love accent walls! You can spot shiplap everywhere, in every home now, nothing wow about it.
Thanks so much for coming by & for your question! Could you try a Greige? A paint that is beige/gray - taupe-y? There are so many beautiful choices. Maybe he has only experienced cold blue toned grays. Warm grays are so lovely & easy to live with in any room.
Great question - anything you don't use daily should not be on the counter. For necessary items try to use decorative/pretty pieces as storage. For example I use white pitchers to hold cascade tabs, matches & olive oil bottles. Add a small lamp to your kitchen if you can it makes a world of difference. Hope this helps!
Thank you for all the great tips! For the white walls and woodwork, do you use the same finish for each? I have a dog and a ten year old son who has tons of friends coming in and out of the house. We have those textured walls of a typical Las Vegas 90s home. Eggshell for both???? 🤦🏼♀️😫
Hi Kim - we have a super busy house and my kids seems to need to touch the walls all the time! I suggest a semi gloss for the trim/woodwork. The sheen is lovely & cleans up easily. Hope that helps. Thx for coming by ...
We live in a split entry home that was built in the 60s. The entryway is tiny, with absolutely no room for a bench or much of anything. The only thing we have there is a mirror. How can I make this area welcoming? It is my biggest frustration with this house.
Hi MK - thanks for coming by and for your questions. Several ideas come to mind, but without a photo of the space it is difficult to say exactly what you should do. Try a VERY narrow console under the mirror. 8" or less - I recently purchased one this size from Target - large leaner, floor mirror instead of a hanging one - add a rug - sconces on either side of the mirror... I could go on! :) (I do consults and could help you more with photos...you can email me if you are interested.) Take good care!
We have all white trim and stained cherrywood kitchen cabinets~ any recommendations on type of paint with durable great finish? Pure White sounds great but concerned about finish for cabinets. Any suggestions ? I would love to brighten and update kitchen cabinets. Di
Hi Di, Thanks for watching & your great question. I suggest a primer coat for your cabinets. You really can’t go wrong painting them white. Use a semi-gloss finish. If you have a center island for a pop you could paint the base of it an accent color. Then bring that color around the room with accessories. Hope that helps!
Hi Tina, Thanks for coming by & for your question. With the rustic nature of a log home I would use authentic materials, true vintage and good reproductions. I’d stay away from anything too slick & shiny. Patina & texture will work beautifully. As for the color palette, I don’t think you need to stay in the dark tones. If the interior walls are log too, I bet you could white wash them or simply choose a palette for furniture & accessories that is light. Hope this helps!
I changed my living room to my Soulful living room. I had a girlfriend over that hadn't been in my house since I made he changes. And I didn't tell he what I was doing. she walked in and was so taken back by the changes and she loved it! Thank you for the simple tips that have opened the door for me to decorate. I was so afraid and didn't know where to start. Its working!!
Can’t decide on the plastic; bric; stone or triangle: or with color. My decor is teal, touches of orange, brown/tan, and white and black/gold. Hope I haven’t confused you. It’s very dark back of kitchen are for backsplash: and because of brown granite( which I love the brown) but really can’t decide on the right color of backsplash( really don’t want a cheap look, though...thank you,
Hi Vee Bee! Backsplashes are challenging. With the colors you mentioned existing in your kitchen already, I would stay away from white. If you want to go that light, go for a cream or beige. I think the white would be too stark a contrast to the warm colors you have going on already. Hope that helps!
I have all white walls and one wall in my dining room that my China hutch is against its a high wall and it would look boring if white. I painted it a dark charcoal almost black. It looks amazing. I have a huge arched window so lots of light.that being said, if I see like a maroon wall or something ,than yes, dated.
Great tips! I have found lamp shades to be often more $$$ than the actual lamps! Also, where are good sites that have a large variety of lampshades! Thank you!
Hi! ☺ I enjoyed your video. In reference to your interest in opinions on the 10th question in your video, 😰😰.. 😢😢.., okay, I'll agree that painting woodwork is alright, only if it is totally beyond restoration/revival. I purchased a home that was built in 1919-1923 (crown molding, built-in bookcases on either sides of the LR/DR, front door solid oak 4 feet wide, etc., etc). I hired a professional to do the floors & trim. Long story short, I had to cease their efforts after doing the floors & shortly into the trim. It was very obvious that they were having an extremely difficult time & my husband ended up completing the job with his DA sander that is used in the automotive industry. I did not stain the oak wood, just clear coat/poly. I could not have been more pleased & it would have been a sin if anyone painted the woodwork. Happy to share that with you. Your woodwork looks lovely painted! 😉😉 Continue to do what you love & inspire! 💖 Thank you for sharing!! ☺☺😎😎
Sound gorgeous Abigail and well worth the effort ( well done Mr. Abigail !! ) So glad you love your woodwork! Call me a "sinner" haha, but I love mine too! Thanks a bunch for coming by and for joining in the discussion. Have a great day!
White paint is gorgeous BUT it yellows if the room is not super sunny. Our beadboard in our living room was white for a short time and then turned yellow. I won't be painting stuff white again.
Oh I am sorry to hear that Victoria. Did you use an oil based paint. Oil based paints do yellow. I use latex - specifically Ben Moore Aura and I have not had this issue. Thanks for the tip.
I just found your channel. You look like a film star-very stunning. Enjoyed this so much. As for the wood question, my answer is yes and no. I've painted chairs, night stand and cabinets bc they were either damaged or had lost their charm. In this 1940 bungalow, the oak floors and trim will all stay natural as they have aged beautifully.
Lainey you flatter me too much! Thank you and thank you for watching. Glad you joined in the conversation with how you mix painted & non-painted elements in your home. The key to great style is in the right mix. Sounds like you have it right!
Great question Jeanette - I used an eggshell, sometimes called a velvet finish. It has almost no sheen, but is easier to wipe down. Hope that helps. Thx for watching!
Yes and no for painting wood. Previous owners put ugly dark crown molding in kitchen. We painted them white-so much better. Our house is craftsman bugalow with beautiful oak moldings in living room/dining room. It goes with the personality of the home. They stay as they are.
Honestly, I hate ship lap and yes, definitely down pillow inserts. Not only do they look better but they feel Better. Nothing like a couch stuffed with down ❤ ahh, it's heavenly
Hi Kelly! I would like you to come and decorate my house!☺️ I love your style, and the taste that you have to decorate your house. And tank you so mucha for the great tips!👍🏼👍🏼💖 See you in the next video!🙋🏻♀️
Hi Karen - I am talking about the filling of the pillow insert. Choices are polyfill - down (feathers) or down alternative for the down look/feel. Let me know if you have more questions about that. Thx for watching!
You know what I hate and I still see some of this, the sponge stamping wall painting...ARGHH IT NEVER LOOKED GOOD NOT EVEN BY WHOEVER FIRST DID IT ON TV.
Natural light & exposure are key factors to consider when choosing a paint. So is the undertone of the paint. Not trying to talk you into grays, but maybe you have only experienced cold undertoned gray paints.
Naturally shed down is acceptable for producing down products. I can only imagine that Plucking is very painful for innocent feathered creatures, as any HUMANE, INTELLIGENT human could conclude. Only Good Karma can come from being kind, to innocent nonhumans; and, humans.
Yes - many companies use humane practice to gather the down. Looking for RDS certification and checking the practices of the brands you buy from is the way to make sure your down products are ethically produced. Thanks for watching & joining in the conversation.
You have the best taste! I love your
fearless decorating style also. I hope you will continue to bless us with many more vlogs.
Janet you are too kind! Thank you very much...
Kelly I totally agree about painting woodwork. Its the same as painting furniture. Its your home , do what makes you happy x
That is the way to roll Catherine! Thanks for coming by today.
Exactly👍🏼
Kelly- I absolutely love ur style! I watch all ur videos over and over and find new inspiration all the time! I have one huge request ... can u tell me the make or where u got that amazing/beautiful chandelier? I have been searching but none see to come close. Can u do a video on that alone!!!! It’s so beautiful, it needs its own video!!! Also, ur bathrooms are gorgeous too especially ur light fixtures. Pls more videos on them as well!!!!
Hi Kelly - Thought I had responded to you already, but don't see it here. maybe it was posted on another video. But in case I only responded in my head here goes. There is a great story behind that chandy... I promise to tell it in a video. the short version is I got it at an estate sale. It needed cleaning & re-wiring, but oh how I LOVE it! I bought it while the house was still under major construction. We had no kitchen, but we had a chandelier! Thanks for asking, your kind words & for coming by ...
Your home is beautiful!! Thank you for answering those burning decorating questions we all have at some time or another. I was thrilled to learn that my lampshades are right up to date. That one you found , LOVE!! On a side note, your doggies! So sweet!!
Good to have your shades up to date ;) Thanks for watching. As for the doggies they are!!
Really great, actionable answers to these questions - thank you so much. I wanted to mention you can try removable wallpaper if you're leery about the commitment of permanent. And if you shop boutique shops (Etsy is a favorite), you'll find some amazing, beautiful, unique options.
Excellent tip Conni! You are so right Etsy is a great source for adhesive wallpapers.
Awesome advice - loved it all so of course I've subscribed. And may I just say your dogs are super adorable (and I have serious hair envy - haha!) Thanks for such an excellent video.
I must agree my dogs are super adorable!! Thank you so much for subscribing! Welcome welcome!!
Great idea, we have a dvd player but never use it lol! Can you use too many decorative books in your decor? I am having a decoding issue. I refreshed the dining room, now I have a huge long blank wall. I added a new mirror gifted from my daughter. I thought about doing a family photo wall. The wall also leads into the livingroom. I would definitely paint woodwork.
I’m so glad that RUclips suggested your channel! I am a new subscriber. Also, I definitely am on the side of painting woodwork as well as down inserts! Although, I love taupe. Taupe will never die in my eyes.
Welcome! I am so glad RUclips suggested my channel to you too! Long live taupe!
When we moved into our 1925 California Tudor home over 30 years ago, we uncovered absolutely beautiful mahogany mouldings, doors and windows preserved under white paint. We took the challenge and removed the paint ourselves. We love the results. Great video!
Now that is wood that should not be painted ( unless you really want to as Catherine mentioned in her comment ). Great work uncovering the mahogany! I bet it is stunning. Thank you for coming by today and joining in the conversation.
Thank you Kelly...I always enjoy your videos and try to put your answers to use in my small home. Your home is so beautiful, and so well done.
Hi Odessa!! How are you? Hope your summer is going well. Thx for watching :)
I appreciate your direct advice. I used my old picnic basket with lid to hide tv wires.
Excellent solution Eileen!! Thanks for watching and joining in the conversation.
Those dogs are adorable!!!!
I couldn't agree more! Three adorable rescues with hearts bigger than their bodies. xxx
My Soulful Home - That’s wonderful!!! I’m so happy that they are rescue dogs❤️! Your dogs are beautiful!! You can see how peaceful and loved they are☺️❤️🐾
Hi Kelly! I am in love with your style! Thank you for all of the great advice you give on this channel. Could you please tell me about your wood floors? Love the color and width of the boards.
Looking forward to your next post!
Jamie
Thanks Jamie - our floors are dark stained - 8 inch engineered planks. Hope that helps. Thanks for coming by!
I love the gray answer!! I always say that just because something is currently trendy doesn’t make it a “trend.” Like subway tile. Very popular, but also incredibly classic!
Exactly Madison - a trend can become classic. "Trendy" not so much. I appreciate that you took the time to watch and join in the conversation. Welcome!
Love your house so much!! Can you tell me about your beige accent chair in your living room? Any recommendations fir a dupe?
Hi Julie - thank you and I appreciate your coming by! My Bergere' chairs are antiques that I had reupholstered. Ballard Designs has a very similar chair. Hope this helps!
Thank you so very much for all those tips.💐
My pleasure Camelia! Thank you for taking the time to watch. :)
I have Benjamin Moore's Simply White and also Kendall Charcoal grey.... live those colors. I will definitely use the wall paper panelling.
Great timeless color choices for sure! Lmk how the wallpaper panels work out.
YES YES and YES... you answered many of my questions! Especially the “white color” in your home and the good “gray tones”to use. Then the woodworking, mine has many layers of paint... only one from me ... I’m sure that it was painted in the 1800’s because I have started to remove some of the layers and I am down to the gray color that I cannot get off! Unless that was a stain color back then ?
Only down pillows...👍
Entryway... wish I had one. I dream of one but this home was not built with one. My rooms are small, 12x14 which is small when you add pieces of furniture to the room. I have tried to minimize the pieces, but it still is not working.
Thank you for another amazing video with great advice!
Hello Jayne - I LOVE that you have uncovered layer of paint. If those colors could talk ... :)
Fabulous answers to so many questions, especially hiding the cords. For me personally, I can not enjoy any down products knowing the cruelty involved in obtaining the down. It's just plain cruel, no matter where it originates. But to each, her own.
make sure your down that you purchase is RDS certified. Read more at responsibledown.org
Great tips. Love your fur babies.
Oh me too Marie! Thanks for coming by...
Love your decorating tips. Have a question what is your favorite black paint you use. I notice you have furniture that is painted black and you have painted black planters outside.
Hi - Thanks for coming by! I used Ben Moore "Black" in semigloss on the stairs. Most of the small pieces & outdoor plants were spray painted with Krylon matt black spray paint. Spray paint is magic in a can!
I have metropolitan gray in my guest bath. I have white trim and white vanity. My daughter is a photographer so I have two nature pictures (orange butterfly and a fuchsia flower in black frames that really pop against the gray. The gray seems a little darker than I imagined but its an interior room without a window. All in all I really like the sophistication of it.
Oh that sounds beautiful Terri! Thank you for sharing your experience with Metropolitan Gray with us.
Good questions and good answers! I'm all for painting wood if you want to. It's one of those things that is so scary but looks fabulous after its done
Fear not the painted woodwork! It is the finality of it that freaks people out. Very hard to go back. It is a leap for sure. Thanks for joining in the conversation.
Hi Kelly. I am really enjoying your videos. I am new to painting my house, inside and out. Should the wall paint finish be semigloss, satin, eggshell? What finish for the doors and trim and cabinets? I just want to do it right the first time and be able to keep it clean. I am wanting to paint the walls white. I really like how you've decorated your home. It is bright and clean and lovely.
Hey Lilli - thanks so much for watching & for your kind comment. The walls are best a velvet or satin. This will give you the slightest sheen & is much easier to clean than a flat paint. For the doors & trim I suggest a semi or high gloss. This finish will accentuate the woodwork against the same color walls. Hope this helps!
Very informative and if anyone is qualified to give great decorating tips it's you ...also love your little dogs ...My top tip ..A house is not a home without a beloved dog 🤗
Agreed Cherie - a beloved dog/pet does make a house a home! Thank you...
I enjoyed this so much! My whole house is painted Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki (walls and ceilings) with Dover White cabinetry and trim. We have lots of crown molding and I thought it wouldn’t show up well if I didn’t do it that way. After being in our house almost 5 years I sort of regret now painting everything the Dover White. I love your home. You inspire me. We built ours about 5 yrs ago. Hindsight is always much clearer and by the time we got to the point of choosing paint for the walls I was tired of making decisions so I just went with the khaki as recommended at SW since it blends nicely with most colors.
Hi Jan - I think Relaxed Khaki is an excellent choice. I bet it does look great against the white trim. I say well done! Than you for coming by today :)
I adore khaki and we have a SW store so will check this out. Thanks.
Lainey, I hope you like it!
I recently made an Accent Wall where my Buffet is. My home is a fixer upper, so when installing the Sheet Rock, I ruined the corner area. I planned to installed sheets of faux brick panels; but I came across some unique wallpaper that match my decor scheme, so I used it instead...it looks great!
I plan on painting the walls of my home in a beautiful Gray with the door frames and baseboards Black. It gave me the idea to paint the exterior Body of the house Gray with Black trim, the Front door painted Black and a Black Metal Roof. Can't wait to get started! now, my home will be matching inside and out!
Fabulous plans Vanessa! Best of luck with your projects. I think it will look stunning!
Thank goodness Gray is still good. My entire house is light gray with white trim.
Bottom of chair rail is darker gray and looks great.
GORGEOUS & TIMELESS Gina!!
Really great suggestions. Something for everyone. Thank you so much. I love you videos....
Thanks a lot Sandra! So nice to hear you are enjoying the videos.
Your Home is Gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you very much!
Love the doggies!!!!!
Oh me too - I wonder how I lived without dogs for so long. Obviously I am making up for lost time with three! Thank you! I would tell them, but all these compliments are going to their furry little heads! ;)
When my husband said, "We have so much wood in this house. Why don't we paint this trim?" oh, goodness!! I was so happy.. I was so sick of light oak! Painted it white, and it's lovely!
Yippee Sandy!!
So helpful and informative. Also your decor is stunning, this corner alone is just perfection, love everything about it. Xo
Thank you so much for coming by! I appreciate it and your kind comment. Subscribe so you never miss a video and so we can get to know each other a bit 😊
@@MySoulfulHome oh you better believe I immediately subscribed and got my notification bell on! Been watching your other videos. I just love how you make it all look so effortless and can break it down for us to be able to replicate. Really enjoyed your video on Balance. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us 💛
Thank you very much! I started my day off right by reading your kind comment. So glad you subscribed. Keep joining in the conversation and try my podcast. I think you'll like it decoratingtipsand tricks. I have loads of episodes for you to listen to while at home or on the go - the beauty of podcasts ~ allows multi-tasking! :)
Great tips! Thank you for sharing 🍷
Thanks for all your tips! I believe design and decorating is a personal choice. If you like it and it brings you joy and happiness, then do it! It really doesn’t matter with the trends are if it is not appealing to you. You are the one that is going to live in the space, so do what makes you happy when you enter that space! I personally enjoy my accent walls because I live in a house that has high ceilings and open spaces so it breaks up some of the monotony of having one color in the entire room. So basically… Do what inspires you and brings you joy😀
Exactly!! Well said. 😘
love the lampshade idea!
Yes Janet and this is a great one to try. Lots of style in this inexpensive shade.
Awesome tip darling thanks 👍🍷💋 also can’t wait for the tip for the wallpaper frame picture that’s the one thing I have trying to figure it out you just gave me an idea I’ll just wait for your video thank you.
Glad you found the tips helpful! I have a blog post all about the wallpaper panels that I linked to here. Have a look and if you have any further questions I am here.
So if I use Simply White for the walls, what white do I use for the trim? My husband always gets high gloss for the trim. We have never had white walls, but my kitchen has white cabinets, black granite for countertops, and sort of a cool pistachio green for wall color. It doesn’t go well to me and I feel like I need a warmer color. Do you do consultations?
Yes I do! Thanks for asking... Click here for more info and to email me: www.mysoulfulhome.com/design-consults Looking forward to the possibility of helping you with your home!
Beautiful lady in a beautifully decorated house with two adorable dogs.
Too kind!! Thank you very much I really appreciate that.
Three dogs.
I desperately need advice about draperies!
Bi-level home 2080 SF overall, main living area/kitchen in lower level. Ceilings feel low, and family room is small. New furniture coming in cream/grays, wall color Repose Gray. Focal point is round glass covered root ball table. Really beautiful spurge and we love it!
Will use charcoal /black paint on small TV wall. Hanging curtains as high as I can and love my lined curtains that have texture/bit of shimmer are close to color of wall.Is it ok to use them? Trying to make the room feel larger and give myself accent color flexibility. I never know how to choose curtain colors?
Yes perfect decision! If the drapes flow with the wall color, albeit a bit of shimmer, the room will feel larger. You eye will not stop with another pattern on the drapes. Hope this helps!
Great video - many thanks.
The paint-the-woodwork question is quite divisive. Woodwork can make a home look ecclesiastic, at best, and at worst: funeral home, circa 1930. Take the plunge, paint it! Your staircase looks to be white pine (not mahogany) - the white is wonderful. Paint it - it's easier to clean.
Amen Gregory! My house was Victorian funeral home when I first stepped inside, but something told me I could wake the dead. ;) Definitely not mahogany! Thanks for your comment - made me smile - and for coming by...
Your home is decorated so beautifully. I really like your panels with the wallpaper. Could I use 2 panels above a tub in a bathroom? And would it be appropriate above a toilet?
Can't see why not Sheila! Go for it. Thanks for watching.
My husband has the mindset of ‘you never paint wood.’ I disagree. Fortunately, the woodwork in our little stone cottage (circa 1756) had been painted white by a previous owner so it saved us from that argument. I love your banisters in white. The beauty of the detail really shows up.
You had me at "little stone cottage" - then you added "circa 1756" and I swooned!! Lucky girl to be the steward of your special house !! Phew on previously painted!! And yes, I so agree the detail pops so much more white. I appreciate you taking the time to come by ...
Certain type of wood you dont paint...but others YES
You said your walls are simple white. What color is your trim and what sheen?
Thank you
Hi Dana - my trim is also Simply White in semi-gloss. The walls are velvet as it is an easier sheen to clean. Thx for watching!
I have a bohemian black accent wall in my bedroom with the rest of the walls kaki tan like the color of the chair and pillow you are sitting on, love accent walls! You can spot shiplap everywhere, in every home now, nothing wow about it.
Black so cool! As I said "rock on" with an accent wall if you are loving it. It is all about LOVING YOUR spaces. Thx for watching Pat!
I love ship lap but I don’t know anyone that has it. I think it’s beautiful !
Great video Kelly as always! By the way Kelly, I saw you on Romantic Homes mag. Felt very proud!!!
Carol ! That is so kind of you to say... really - thank you so much!
My husband HATES gray. I try to sneak it into our decor but he is not happy. What is a good alternative that still looks fresh and new?
Thanks so much for coming by & for your question! Could you try a Greige? A paint that is beige/gray - taupe-y? There are so many beautiful choices. Maybe he has only experienced cold blue toned grays. Warm grays are so lovely & easy to live with in any room.
Hi Kelly!!
Enjoyed your Video,so informative ❤
TFS!!
So glad you found the information useful Patricia. Thanks for coming by today!
Thanks Kelly, great advice!! What would you recommend to leave on the kitchen counter without it looking cluttered!😊🌻
Great question - anything you don't use daily should not be on the counter. For necessary items try to use decorative/pretty pieces as storage. For example I use white pitchers to hold cascade tabs, matches & olive oil bottles. Add a small lamp to your kitchen if you can it makes a world of difference. Hope this helps!
Thankyou, great tips😊
Thank you for all the great tips! For the white walls and woodwork, do you use the same finish for each? I have a dog and a ten year old son who has tons of friends coming in and out of the house. We have those textured walls of a typical Las Vegas 90s home. Eggshell for both???? 🤦🏼♀️😫
Hi Kim - we have a super busy house and my kids seems to need to touch the walls all the time! I suggest a semi gloss for the trim/woodwork. The sheen is lovely & cleans up easily. Hope that helps. Thx for coming by ...
We live in a split entry home that was built in the 60s. The entryway is tiny, with absolutely no room for a bench or much of anything. The only thing we have there is a mirror. How can I make this area welcoming? It is my biggest frustration with this house.
Hi MK - thanks for coming by and for your questions. Several ideas come to mind, but without a photo of the space it is difficult to say exactly what you should do. Try a VERY narrow console under the mirror. 8" or less - I recently purchased one this size from Target - large leaner, floor mirror instead of a hanging one - add a rug - sconces on either side of the mirror... I could go on! :)
(I do consults and could help you more with photos...you can email me if you are interested.) Take good care!
Would you paint woodwork in semi-gloss or gloss paint?
Hi Ann - I think semi-gloss is perfect for woodwork. High gloss is often not available and not necessary. Latex semi-gloss is my choice.
Hi Ann semi gloss is my choice for trim & woodwork.
i tried matropolitan gray in my bedroom ...it's looking warm color .good for all seasons
Yippee Joy! I just got a sample of it. Can't wait to try it out
We have all white trim and stained cherrywood kitchen cabinets~ any recommendations on type of paint with durable great finish? Pure White sounds great but concerned about finish for cabinets. Any suggestions ? I would love to brighten and update kitchen cabinets. Di
Hi Di,
Thanks for watching & your great question. I suggest a primer coat for your cabinets. You really can’t go wrong painting them white. Use a semi-gloss finish. If you have a center island for a pop you could paint the base of it an accent color. Then bring that color around the room with accessories. Hope that helps!
Love your videos and the precious pups:-)
I can't keep my girls & boy out of the shot when when take videos so I am glad everyone enjoys them. Little hams!! ;)
Thanks for the great video.such good questions.
Where did you get the wallpaper in the powder room?
From Graham and Brown - it is called Mica Trail. Hope that helps!
Log home decorating ideas??? I love all styles.
Hi Tina,
Thanks for coming by & for your question. With the rustic nature of a log home I would use authentic materials, true vintage and good reproductions. I’d stay away from anything too slick & shiny. Patina & texture will work beautifully. As for the color palette, I don’t think you need to stay in the dark tones. If the interior walls are log too, I bet you could white wash them or simply choose a palette for furniture & accessories that is light. Hope this helps!
I changed my living room to my Soulful living room. I had a girlfriend over that hadn't been in my house since I made he changes. And I didn't tell he what I was doing. she walked in and was so taken back by the changes and she loved it! Thank you for the simple tips that have opened the door for me to decorate. I was so afraid and didn't know where to start. Its working!!
WooHoo Sally!! So excited for you! You go girl :)
Great tips, Thanks for sharing.
Hey Darci! Thank you for watching :)
Appreciate your tips; and impressed with your decor: please inform me of the best backsplash for brown granite in my kitchen area( small)
Can’t decide on the plastic; bric; stone or triangle: or with color. My decor is teal, touches of orange, brown/tan, and white and black/gold. Hope I haven’t confused you. It’s very dark back of kitchen are for backsplash: and because of brown granite( which I love the brown) but really can’t decide on the right color of backsplash( really don’t want a cheap look, though...thank you,
But would like a very light color to brighten thins up
Leaning towards white thanks
Hi Vee Bee! Backsplashes are challenging. With the colors you mentioned existing in your kitchen already, I would stay away from white. If you want to go that light, go for a cream or beige. I think the white would be too stark a contrast to the warm colors you have going on already. Hope that helps!
Love your videos
Made my day Debbie - THANK YOU!
I like your style old fashioned but with class
Timeless maybe ... ;) Thank you Christina!
I have all white walls and one wall in my dining room that my China hutch is against its a high wall and it would look boring if white. I painted it a dark charcoal almost black. It looks amazing. I have a huge arched window so lots of light.that being said, if I see like a maroon wall or something ,than yes, dated.
Your dining room sounds fabulous Jennifer! Great idea to get the contrast. Thanks for coming by!
What color is your woodwork? It is beautiful
HI Judy - it is all Simply White by Ben Moore. Thank you!!
Great tips! I have found lamp shades to be often more $$$ than the actual lamps! Also, where are good sites that have a large variety of lampshades! Thank you!
I know Deborah! I feel lamps and lamp shades are very difficult, so this one is a wonderful option!
At Home has a great selection of lamp shades;)
@@donnaketz6542 ...thanks so much. I will check them out!
Donna Ketz thank you for that suggestion!
Hi! ☺ I enjoyed your video. In reference to your interest in opinions on the 10th question in your video, 😰😰.. 😢😢.., okay, I'll agree that painting woodwork is alright, only if it is totally beyond restoration/revival. I purchased a home that was built in 1919-1923 (crown molding, built-in bookcases on either sides of the LR/DR, front door solid oak 4 feet wide, etc., etc). I hired a professional to do the floors & trim. Long story short, I had to cease their efforts after doing the floors & shortly into the trim. It was very obvious that they were having an extremely difficult time & my husband ended up completing the job with his DA sander that is used in the automotive industry. I did not stain the oak wood, just clear coat/poly.
I could not have been more pleased & it would have been a sin if anyone painted the woodwork. Happy to share that with you. Your woodwork looks lovely painted! 😉😉 Continue to do what you love & inspire! 💖 Thank you for sharing!! ☺☺😎😎
Sound gorgeous Abigail and well worth the effort ( well done Mr. Abigail !! ) So glad you love your woodwork! Call me a "sinner" haha, but I love mine too! Thanks a bunch for coming by and for joining in the discussion. Have a great day!
@@MySoulfulHome No worries!! 😄😄 I'm NOT calling you a Sinner! You didn't paint MY woodwork! I am very happy that you enjoy yours!! 👍👍☺☺😎😎
I know - just joking! Exactly ~ it is ok to paint or not ;)
@@MySoulfulHome 👍👍😽
Great video, thanks for sharing 🙏🏻👍🏻🤗👏🏻💕
White paint is gorgeous BUT it yellows if the room is not super sunny. Our beadboard in our living room was white for a short time and then turned yellow. I won't be painting stuff white again.
Oh I am sorry to hear that Victoria. Did you use an oil based paint. Oil based paints do yellow. I use latex - specifically Ben Moore Aura and I have not had this issue. Thanks for the tip.
I just found your channel. You look like a film star-very stunning. Enjoyed this so much. As for the wood question, my answer is yes and no. I've painted chairs, night stand and cabinets bc they were either damaged or had lost their charm. In this 1940 bungalow, the oak floors and trim will all stay natural as they have aged beautifully.
Lainey you flatter me too much! Thank you and thank you for watching. Glad you joined in the conversation with how you mix painted & non-painted elements in your home. The key to great style is in the right mix. Sounds like you have it right!
For the walls in Simply White do you use flat, satin, eggshell?
Great question Jeanette - I used an eggshell, sometimes called a velvet finish. It has almost no sheen, but is easier to wipe down. Hope that helps. Thx for watching!
Yes and no for painting wood. Previous owners put ugly dark crown molding in kitchen. We painted them white-so much better. Our house is craftsman bugalow with beautiful oak moldings in living room/dining room. It goes with the personality of the home. They stay as they are.
Lisa you have the best of both world. Natural wood and painted co-existing in your home. I bet it is all beautiful !
Honestly, I hate ship lap and yes, definitely down pillow inserts. Not only do they look better but they feel Better. Nothing like a couch stuffed with down ❤ ahh, it's heavenly
And that is ok Gina! Ship lap like anything isn't for everyone or every house. Thanks for coming by...
make sure your down that you purchase is RDS certified. Read more at responsibledown.org
Hi Kelly! I would like you to come and decorate my house!☺️ I love your style, and the taste that you have to decorate your house. And tank you so mucha for the great tips!👍🏼👍🏼💖 See you in the next video!🙋🏻♀️
Give me your address Chayo! ;)
What do u mean by a down pillow🤔?
Hi Karen - I am talking about the filling of the pillow insert. Choices are polyfill - down (feathers) or down alternative for the down look/feel. Let me know if you have more questions about that. Thx for watching!
make sure your down that you purchase is RDS certified. Read more at responsibledown.org
LOVE the dress...
You know what I hate and I still see some of this, the sponge stamping wall painting...ARGHH IT NEVER LOOKED GOOD NOT EVEN BY WHOEVER FIRST DID IT ON TV.
Sponge painting had its moment...I must agree it was never really a good idea!
Miss your videos Kelly.
Mona you are too kind. Thank you! I am working on some exciting stuff to share. Stay tuned!
@@MySoulfulHome yay! Can’t wait. I have been replaying your old videos for continued inspiration. Xo
Love your Babies.
Me too!! xxx
Go to Pinterest for more hacks on how to hide wires.
Great tip! Thx Betsy :)
I know your fav paint color
Simply White by Ben Moore! Thanks for coming by ...
I love your channel but I have to stand up for the geese. Please no down. The pain and suffering of any other is not worth a pretty esthetic.
@Lori J and others: make sure your down that you purchase is RDS certified. Read more at responsibledown.org
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No links, as mentioned in video.
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Not sure what you mean?
I don't like gray :-( I find it depressing in a north facing home with little light.
Natural light & exposure are key factors to consider when choosing a paint. So is the undertone of the paint. Not trying to talk you into grays, but maybe you have only experienced cold undertoned gray paints.
Let me answer Question 10 for you: Y.E.S. Woodwork is either white or wrong. Period. Next question.
My kinda girl! Yes - next...
Naturally shed down is acceptable for producing down products. I can only imagine that Plucking is very painful for innocent feathered creatures, as any HUMANE, INTELLIGENT human could conclude. Only Good Karma can come from being kind, to innocent nonhumans; and, humans.
Yes - many companies use humane practice to gather the down. Looking for RDS certification and checking the practices of the brands you buy from is the way to make sure your down products are ethically produced. Thanks for watching & joining in the conversation.
Gray is SO ugly SO you will not see in my house.
Well Marilyn - great minds will disagree. Others see beauty where you do not. Can't fault people for seeing beauty.
We have “ Dove Gray” in Benjamin Moore in one of our bedrooms.. it is soft and so pretty . It was the first time I used this color and I love it!!
Gray is way, way over used
I am thinking you may be seeing a lot of those badly done all grey rooms. Don’t discount this wonderful b/c a few over do!
I'm guessing few of your watchers are GUYS
Fewer, but I do have several!