ooof couldn't agree more, it is so not about if the wood becomes trendy because it's quite classic. Painting a wooden mantel is overall a bad idea since it does not tend to age well. Also, the room is already too white why would you paint it white!
I would definitely keep the wood as is, it adds warmth. Some simple, colorful art (maybe black and white even?) over the mantle would look nice. Otherwise I love the clean look.
On the “to paint or not to paint” the 90s wood mantle, I disagree. I think the wood looks nice & a necessary break from all the white in this space - just my two cents
A darker stain. Yes! Or maybe that tone would be ok if it was complemented with some other wooden elements and not having to compete against all that white by itself. Like a matching frame on the artwork or mirror above it.
@@wasselpa I would actually un-whiten the current open shelves and cabinets then stain them all just a smidge darker so they all match. I'm no expert tho
@@wasselpa another solution would be to add whicker, wood, and wooden frames on surrounding the mantel so the color of the wood is more integrated. For example, wicker boxes on both sides of the shelf, a couple of similar (but not matching) wooden frames with some colorful artwork, a plant holder with similar color, etc
I’ve never felt so opinionated about something that I felt this type of urge to comment…but that wood fireplace gives that room WARMTH that it needs. Maybe sanding and re staining to a different wood tone would be good or I’ve even sanded down oak and left it raw and it looks cool but please oh please that room needs to keep that touch of warmth. The orange tone is better than white IMO
I wouldn’t paint that wooden mantle. I think it’s really pretty. I’d add some more wood elements to the shelving (or maybe leather books or wooden vase or something?) to pull the color in to the rest of the design.
I would LOVE to see a video on decorating shelves, glass cabinets, coffee tables… surface decorations really. I struggle with this… for me it is just books, plants, and bowls haha
In defense of the L-sofa (because I didn't *really* want it): In many cases, the chaise position can be changed to either side. And as for why anyone would want it: if you don't have a living room and another hangout/family room so that you can style one as a nicer conversation room and the other as the veg-out room, then the L-shape does add comfort.
Love the series, please keep doing it! It is nice to see real homes that can be improved upon with some quick changes. The gloss of AD can sometimes feel out of touch rather then inspiring.
Upright pianos should always be put against inner walls! If they're against outer walls of a home, temperature and sunlight affect their tuning. Maybe the homeowner already knows this hence the current placement, but might have to play around with the remainder of the furniture to allow the piano to stay where it is
The one with the wooden fireplace I’d get a big piece of artwork that has some of that wood color in it & put it above it. Also maybe add a few books or decorative pieces that have that hue in the shelving besides it.
I think you gotta leave the fireplace as is - or yes, staining it a darker wood could be cool, but it brings a lot of much needed warmth into that space, so I vote to keep it as is.
For the "all wood shelf closest", rolling up your clothes instead is stacking them is a good organizational tool that makes it easier to see what you have and also makes the shelf look a bit more neat. You could also get some baskets to put your clothes into
I love this type of videos!! As for me you could do one a week (i know it might be too much work). As much as I love to see celebrity houses and Pinterest interiors, I much rather see what regular people with regular budgets but great taste are doing to their houses and your input on it. It makes interior design much more accessible!
11:01 you could get a much larger dining table and have it oriented so the long side is parallel to the island and more in the center of the room, add two comfy chairs next to bookshelf for reading
Paige, I have a super weird house layout for my living room. Our house flooded and we had to gut and redo everything. In redesigning last year we found your channel. We often thought about sending you some pictures for some advice since for years we couldn’t figure out what to do. Can you another part and take on our challenge? We are in process of trying to by some decor and furniture.❤😅
For the lady with the kitchen, if she didn’t want to move the island and just add a decorative touch, that long empty wall space would look so nice with vintage China plates in the color scheme of her kitchen ! i love adding plates to kitchens, it fills in empty awkward spaces so well and adds visual interest while also breaking up the blocky-ness that kitchens have from square cabinets, appliances, and room shapes. thrift & vintage stores have such nice China plates in all kinds of styles for like $15, I’ve gotten everything from standard blue China to hand painted Spanish and Italian ones. There’s a way to do it where it isn’t grandma at all and really elevates the space
Love your happy attitude throughout this video -- your smile is awesome! I always try to see if I can come up with the same solutions as you do as we go through each room. And I do mostly! One thing I would do in the wood paneled living room is make the curtains long to the floor. Going on a date!! Woot! No wonder you're so smiley. I like this series.
*Great Tips for Subbies* . I'm torn on the mantel/arch built in space. The scale of it throws it off more than anything to me. I would probably paint in black and go for a massive abstract art piece. Also, plenty of room on that upper arch shelf for art or large pottery.
Yeah, I have no problem with the color of the wood, but the fireplace surround looks dinky compared to the rest of the room. It looks like an electric fireplace. Yeah, the room is pretty, but if that person REALLY wanted to level up they need a more substantial fireplace with more character.
Thank you for the advice on my wonky stairs! Unfortunately plants aren’t a realistic option, both because of poor light and my cat who loves to eat plants. But I’ll be hunting for that light fixture.
For the fireplace with the built ins, I would keep the wood like it is on the mantle or sand it and stain it a different color, which would be a lot of work, but either way, I might would have the shelves on the built ins match the mantle. I would also put something large over the fireplace.
I would pull all the plants together on and in front of that mantel. The mantel itself is a little twee and small so flanking with the plants will add some size. Fill the shelves with books, art, and large vintage urns on the top shelves.
My suggestion for 12:25 would be to add 1 or 2 similar coloured wood ornaents and maybe an artwork with brown to the shelves to balance and highlight the gorgeous brown. Very nice with white walls ang green plants
2:00 As a person with very large feet and mild claustrophobia this is a nightmare. The worst possible stool size and design (legs placed all the way out at the edges) not to mention there are 4 stuffed in there. I'm imagining everyone hopping and shuffling when I'm trying to grab a seat and then I eventually take off my shoes to try and finesse my feet through the 3.25" of clearance and I might as well wear a diaper cause a bathroom trip is not happening
for the wooden fireplace 13:00 I would personally suggest painting it nice natural accent color to match the artwork above it (it could be something earthy but light cause thats the vibe of this place) paint is gonna look good on it cause its the same texture these shelves have or do not paint but bring in more wood texture (same orangy type), or even just things of the same color
Just watched this yesterday and realized my tv was too high in my bedroom. I dont know why I didnt see it, as I look at it all the time.. I moved it down, added some artwork now when I wake up that wall fills me with happiness 😊
for the person with all the exposed shelving in their bedroom - if possible, might be good to hang some curtains to at least mask all the clothing, could pick a really cool textile to drape from the ceiling
2:16 Plants need light so plants under these stairs will probably die... :D it looks like the perfect spot for a dog or cat bed. But maybe a small slim bookshelf could also be cute?
Thank you, that’s my home. There’s very little natural light there, and my cat would destroy any (real) houseplants at ground level. A cat bed or shelf could work, maybe a piece of art
I think to work with a wood mantle adding in that same ton of wood in a picture frame above and/or that same wood ton for some added decor on the shelves. Because as it is it’s just on its own hangin out. A dark stain would look nice too
at 8:12 take the grey couch and put the back of it parallel to the door that appears at a diagonal - this will create a little living room zone - move the rug back further into the corner - the little round table sits in front of the couch and take the two black chairs and angle them (one on each wall but away from the wall a bit and angled towards each other/the center table as if the little round table was a campfire. Don't push the black chairs back against the bar but float them away and at. an angle so they don't feel jammed in
I have so many additional comments but... I see an art / world traveler collection on the wood mantle/ bookcase wall: find one large or two wide pieces of art and frame/ mat them in a matching wooden frame(s). The art should add color! Then add interesting, chunky sculptures like abstract busts, torsos, African masks or natural stone pieces. I'd also paint the back of the bookcases a warm light beige in the same family as the wood and leave the shelves white.
Don't paint the wooden mantle! I'd say to bring more wood into the area so it doesn't stick out so much; a big painting with a wooden frame, some wooden decor pieces on the shelves on either side, etc.
For the mantle, I'm sure they could sand it and use a white wash stain to lighten the colour. Stains are easier to reverse than paint so that would be a good option imo
i personally think leaving the mantle is the best idea, but adding some wood tones through accessories would bring it together more!! knick knacks and pots and picture frames etc
I see what you mean with the Mantle, Paige. I would deff keep the wood on the mantle, but I would try to find a lounge chair with the same wood tone. It feels like the wood tone needs to be repeated somewhere else to work.
Hi Paige, I always loved the kitchen in the movie Moonstruck and recently re watched it. All the rooms are super interesting, I would live to hear your favorite film rooms
Loved furniture placed away from walls. Loved idea to put desk across entire window wall. Looks like brackets are there for wall to wall window treatments that could be stunning. Great improvement lowering TV. Good advice for positioning artwork too. Would love to see photo of repositioning sofas in room with the vaulted timber ceiling; looks like there might be a good spot for the piano against the staircase, but can't tell what's going on in the next space. In the dark dining room, the return air vents are dark and dominating the room visually. I wonder if painting that wall a dark color would help the vents receed visually. Then add a series of 4 white-matted photos or prints with picture lights and line up the tops of the frames with the tops of the vents. Put uprights behind floor plants in each corner. Swag lamp over table still a very good idea as a task light layer. Narrow shelf unit or wall mounted floating shelves would be enough to anchor TV. Well done. Sometimes L sofas come apart. In that case, put the section with back against the wall and put the open section parrallel and opposite so you can sit on either side. What's going on walls? Expensive, but a projection TV might be nice. In several pictures, scale seems to be an issue, tiny furniture in huge/tall spaces or over-sized pieces in small spaces. Better to have smaller pieces that can be pulled away from wall or used in many different arrangements over time. Accent lighting could add a lot of warmth and rhythm to a room. Think about the way the light washes across the wall or lights a table or a piece of art instead of what the lamp or fixture looks like. Even a wall washing light on the floor or behind a chair or plant could add an interesting glow or pattern of shadows. Yes, textiles would improve the look, feel, comfort and acoustics of many spaces. Can't wait to see your new mid-mod wall unit. Perfect companion to the big brown couch. ("How now brown cow-ch?") Have fun on date.
I think restaining the wood mantel to be lighter or darker could look really good. Or alternatively adding more orangey decor pieces to call back to the mantel.
Room with all the clothes on shelves, I would get some nice baskets or bins, to store part of the clothes. Maybe nicer sweaters could stay out, but tees in bins would really elevate the space.
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I just want to say that your videos give me a reason to comment and get on RUclips. I just wait for a new video from you and that's my entire reason for getting on RUclips. You're a cool cat Paige!
Okay on the house with the wood fireplace mantle, I like the wood and would keep it but I do thing everything else is stark. I would play off the wood tone and get some plant pots that are darker (deep red/maroon would look great) for the shelves and some darker books or even a wood box or two to decorate with and bring in some richer tones. I also feel like a black chair rather than the white one would look really nice.
Lmao hope the date went well or was at least entertaining! I’m team paint the mantle black. I really enjoy this series and am looking forward to the new makeover series. Also that media entertainment giant slab of wood center thing looks so good! Can’t wait to see you style it!
As for the dining room with the island far away from the kitchen cabinets (that might just be camera angle/the zoom on the lens?), I think I would turn the dining table the other way around? I think that could look really good + the reading nook by the book shelves like you mentioned!
I recently finished binge watching all your old videos (currently on maternity leave) and have been struggling to find something new to fill the void, so I was very excited to see this Wednesday upload! I really enjoyed your styling in your ritual ad-love that you got creative with it. Really enjoy this video concept! Looking forward to future iterations. Would also love a walk through of your matcha making process (random, but you mentioned you were using a frother to make it to avoid the whisking step, and I too would like to skip that step).
for the beautiful wooden shelves in the closet, I would do baskets. something light and organic, like bamboo baskets, oatmeal-colored fabric, or whicker
On the bedroom with the shelves. Take out the part over the bed, it feels too heavy, and you could put a big piece of art there. Get cute bins for the clothes, put them on the lower shelves, and put books and decor on the upper shelves. (Always put heavy thinhs down low and light things up high). And I would paint all the walls and shelves the same color to make the room feel bigger. I know, I know, it's wood and we don't like to paint wood. But the room could have that monochromatic library feeling.
Love your channel 💛💛There are only two things I would do differently: 1- in the room with the far island: it’s hard to say without seeing the other sides of that kitchen but if they own the place I’d aim for just a larger more eat-in friendly island. Also if they move the dinning table to be parallel to the island and move the light with it; they’d get hopefully this feeling like they doubled their kitchen size. If they don’t, still move the table but maybe at a vintage wood moveable piece to on side and invest in some kitchen pendant lights.
2- the wood fireplace style is definitely coming back. I can see they likely repainted and maybe want it white but that fireplace needs a slightly warmer white, like a Swiss coffee. Then all you need is styling: artwork above the mantel, books on the shelves, other decor (especially if it has similar elements wood elements), plants, 2 wall scones (or even mounted candle holders), and interesting hardware for the bottom (from like Etsy). These type of shelves you don’t want to over crowd but they’re too bare at the moment.
The fireplace that has the two arched built-ins: It might look neat to leave the decorations simple, as already is, but add some wallpaper just in the top, arched part.
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Absolutely do NOT paint the mantel!! Gives the room so much more character!
And you could put some wooden deco items on the white shelves to connect to the mantel 😊
@@olacampobella7240 No to painting the mantle and I would swap out those white shelves with wooden ones. That's too much white for my brain to handle
ooof couldn't agree more, it is so not about if the wood becomes trendy because it's quite classic. Painting a wooden mantel is overall a bad idea since it does not tend to age well. Also, the room is already too white why would you paint it white!
i can’t decide! I usually always keep wood but something about the scale of the mantle and the tone of the wood feels off
The mantle must stay wood! To make everything cohesive the shelves would look amazing painted a colour!!!
Please more of these. I really love the rapid-fire nature of it.
i was just thinking the same! they're so achievable too
I would definitely keep the wood as is, it adds warmth. Some simple, colorful art (maybe black and white even?) over the mantle would look nice. Otherwise I love the clean look.
On the “to paint or not to paint” the 90s wood mantle, I disagree. I think the wood looks nice & a necessary break from all the white in this space - just my two cents
you might be right, I normally would never suggest to paint wood but that specific wood throws me off, maybe a darker stain?
A darker stain. Yes!
Or maybe that tone would be ok if it was complemented with some other wooden elements and not having to compete against all that white by itself. Like a matching frame on the artwork or mirror above it.
@@wasselpa I would actually un-whiten the current open shelves and cabinets then stain them all just a smidge darker so they all match. I'm no expert tho
@@wasselpa another solution would be to add whicker, wood, and wooden frames on surrounding the mantel so the color of the wood is more integrated. For example, wicker boxes on both sides of the shelf, a couple of similar (but not matching) wooden frames with some colorful artwork, a plant holder with similar color, etc
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I’ve never felt so opinionated about something that I felt this type of urge to comment…but that wood fireplace gives that room WARMTH that it needs. Maybe sanding and re staining to a different wood tone would be good or I’ve even sanded down oak and left it raw and it looks cool but please oh please that room needs to keep that touch of warmth. The orange tone is better than white IMO
I so agree, I think they just need a big art piece to make it look like it belongs! maybe with a wood frame of a slightly different shade
That wood fireplace is too small and wimpy. I would tear it out and put in a better one.
Lol same story for me!!! Think it was my first RUclips comment ever made - do. not. paint. mantle 😂
@@cathleenm9875 WAIT THATS EXACTLY WHAT IT NEEDS YOU'RE RIGHT, with a wooden frame of the same color maybe???
I wouldn’t paint that wooden mantle. I think it’s really pretty. I’d add some more wood elements to the shelving (or maybe leather books or wooden vase or something?) to pull the color in to the rest of the design.
I would LOVE to see a video on decorating shelves, glass cabinets, coffee tables… surface decorations really. I struggle with this… for me it is just books, plants, and bowls haha
OMG, that before and after of the TV was so satisfying.
i love the wood mantel, i wouldn't paint or stain it at all. i'm not the first person to say it warms up the place, but it really does imo!
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soo true
In defense of the L-sofa (because I didn't *really* want it): In many cases, the chaise position can be changed to either side. And as for why anyone would want it: if you don't have a living room and another hangout/family room so that you can style one as a nicer conversation room and the other as the veg-out room, then the L-shape does add comfort.
Love the series, please keep doing it! It is nice to see real homes that can be improved upon with some quick changes. The gloss of AD can sometimes feel out of touch rather then inspiring.
Upright pianos should always be put against inner walls! If they're against outer walls of a home, temperature and sunlight affect their tuning. Maybe the homeowner already knows this hence the current placement, but might have to play around with the remainder of the furniture to allow the piano to stay where it is
Very good to know!!
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I love this series! It brings in a realistic aspect that is super helpful for both these peoples spaces and my own
The one with the wooden fireplace I’d get a big piece of artwork that has some of that wood color in it & put it above it. Also maybe add a few books or decorative pieces that have that hue in the shelving besides it.
I think you gotta leave the fireplace as is - or yes, staining it a darker wood could be cool, but it brings a lot of much needed warmth into that space, so I vote to keep it as is.
Me too, don't stain it darker, it's a nice warm color - much needed in all that white.
For the "all wood shelf closest", rolling up your clothes instead is stacking them is a good organizational tool that makes it easier to see what you have and also makes the shelf look a bit more neat. You could also get some baskets to put your clothes into
I love this type of videos!! As for me you could do one a week (i know it might be too much work). As much as I love to see celebrity houses and Pinterest interiors, I much rather see what regular people with regular budgets but great taste are doing to their houses and your input on it. It makes interior design much more accessible!
I like to test my design chops by pausing before you give your suggestions and coming up with my own ideas. You've taught me a lot!
11:01 you could get a much larger dining table and have it oriented so the long side is parallel to the island and more in the center of the room, add two comfy chairs next to bookshelf for reading
Paige, I have a super weird house layout for my living room. Our house flooded and we had to gut and redo everything. In redesigning last year we found your channel. We often thought about sending you some pictures for some advice since for years we couldn’t figure out what to do. Can you another part and take on our challenge? We are in process of trying to by some decor and furniture.❤😅
For the wood mantel piece I would leave it wood but bring in a incorporate more wood elements and decor pieces on the shelves
Exactly! I was thinking the same thing…some baskets in the same wood tone would look intentional!
For the lady with the kitchen, if she didn’t want to move the island and just add a decorative touch, that long empty wall space would look so nice with vintage China plates in the color scheme of her kitchen ! i love adding plates to kitchens, it fills in empty awkward spaces so well and adds visual interest while also breaking up the blocky-ness that kitchens have from square cabinets, appliances, and room shapes. thrift & vintage stores have such nice China plates in all kinds of styles for like $15, I’ve gotten everything from standard blue China to hand painted Spanish and Italian ones. There’s a way to do it where it isn’t grandma at all and really elevates the space
Love your happy attitude throughout this video -- your smile is awesome! I always try to see if I can come up with the same solutions as you do as we go through each room. And I do mostly! One thing I would do in the wood paneled living room is make the curtains long to the floor. Going on a date!! Woot! No wonder you're so smiley. I like this series.
This is a FuN series. Really looking forward to your FREE room makeover series!! 🎉
*Great Tips for Subbies* . I'm torn on the mantel/arch built in space. The scale of it throws it off more than anything to me. I would probably paint in black and go for a massive abstract art piece. Also, plenty of room on that upper arch shelf for art or large pottery.
I think adding a new, chunkier mantel surround would be good. Maybe tie wood tone into accessories on sides-Like wood bowls and stuff.
Yeah, I have no problem with the color of the wood, but the fireplace surround looks dinky compared to the rest of the room. It looks like an electric fireplace. Yeah, the room is pretty, but if that person REALLY wanted to level up they need a more substantial fireplace with more character.
Love this series, and looking forward to the $0 makeovers, too. Hope your date goes well!! I’m kinda going on one, too, actually…
Thank you for the advice on my wonky stairs! Unfortunately plants aren’t a realistic option, both because of poor light and my cat who loves to eat plants. But I’ll be hunting for that light fixture.
Wow you’re good with not judging or mentioning design taste choices 🙌🏻
For the fireplace with the built ins, I would keep the wood like it is on the mantle or sand it and stain it a different color, which would be a lot of work, but either way, I might would have the shelves on the built ins match the mantle. I would also put something large over the fireplace.
I vote leave the wood mantle wood! I looove the pop
I would pull all the plants together on and in front of that mantel. The mantel itself is a little twee and small so flanking with the plants will add some size. Fill the shelves with books, art, and large vintage urns on the top shelves.
Omg, this wall unit you just bought is out of this world beautiful! Sooo jealous!😊 Can’t wait for the next video!
lol that last note. so cute and relatable. hope it was fun!!!
My suggestion for 12:25 would be to add 1 or 2 similar coloured wood ornaents and maybe an artwork with brown to the shelves to balance and highlight the gorgeous brown. Very nice with white walls ang green plants
2:00 As a person with very large feet and mild claustrophobia this is a nightmare. The worst possible stool size and design (legs placed all the way out at the edges) not to mention there are 4 stuffed in there. I'm imagining everyone hopping and shuffling when I'm trying to grab a seat and then I eventually take off my shoes to try and finesse my feet through the 3.25" of clearance and I might as well wear a diaper cause a bathroom trip is not happening
for the wooden fireplace 13:00 I would personally suggest painting it nice natural accent color to match the artwork above it (it could be something earthy but light cause thats the vibe of this place)
paint is gonna look good on it cause its the same texture these shelves have
or do not paint but bring in more wood texture (same orangy type), or even just things of the same color
I've always loved the wood tone of that mantel personally! It's so warm.
that mid Century piece you showed at the end is such a good piece of furniture it’s so good omg I’m excited for you!!
Paige, I am absolutly obsessed with your videos lately, you make RUclips such an exciting place🫶🏼
i love this series! please make more of these
Just watched this yesterday and realized my tv was too high in my bedroom. I dont know why I didnt see it, as I look at it all the time.. I moved it down, added some artwork now when I wake up that wall fills me with happiness 😊
for the person with all the exposed shelving in their bedroom - if possible, might be good to hang some curtains to at least mask all the clothing, could pick a really cool textile to drape from the ceiling
I recognized sis from Able Shoppe’s home! So gorg!❤
yay! humbling requesting your music set up! recommended playlists and info about your turntable / record collections
that photo isn’t my place actually! but I do have a turntable and records, I’ll go show you them on the upcoming vid :)
@@wasselpa yes! sorry that’s what i meant!(: i’ve looked up starter set up’s for turntables,, and it’s a bit overwhelming . appreciate it !(:
on another note- where is that baci shirt from??? 😍😍😍
Also gotta know
YAS 10:00 is the home of Able Shoppe owner!!! LOVEEEE her style. Icon.
I love this type of video - super helpful! I'm going to go move my bookshelf out of the corner asap.
2:16 Plants need light so plants under these stairs will probably die... :D it looks like the perfect spot for a dog or cat bed. But maybe a small slim bookshelf could also be cute?
some plants can live off of very little light, just overheads/ambient, like cast iron, zz, dracena
I was thinking a sculpture or decorative item that would nearly fill the nook.
I was thinking a small, low bookshelf with a unique small lamp on it would look interesting and homey.
Thank you, that’s my home. There’s very little natural light there, and my cat would destroy any (real) houseplants at ground level. A cat bed or shelf could work, maybe a piece of art
@@thegirlabides6851 yesss That Sounds so nice!!:)
Whoa small world!! I’ve bought vintage decor online from that person in Chicago through her shop. Such a fan of her beautiful home ❤
under the stair would be perfect for a beautiful crate/pet area (looks like there's already a bowl there) and a plant on top of the crate!
Thank you! That’s my home and my cat would love that
@@thegirlabides6851 omg yesss!!
I think to work with a wood mantle adding in that same ton of wood in a picture frame above and/or that same wood ton for some added decor on the shelves. Because as it is it’s just on its own hangin out. A dark stain would look nice too
The way I was checking your channel like every other day to see if you had posted a new video! omg
new wall unit is so exciting!! what a score
at 8:12 take the grey couch and put the back of it parallel to the door that appears at a diagonal - this will create a little living room zone - move the rug back further into the corner - the little round table sits in front of the couch and take the two black chairs and angle them (one on each wall but away from the wall a bit and angled towards each other/the center table as if the little round table was a campfire. Don't push the black chairs back against the bar but float them away and at. an angle so they don't feel jammed in
I have so many additional comments but... I see an art / world traveler collection on the wood mantle/ bookcase wall: find one large or two wide pieces of art and frame/ mat them in a matching wooden frame(s). The art should add color! Then add interesting, chunky sculptures like abstract busts, torsos, African masks or natural stone pieces. I'd also paint the back of the bookcases a warm light beige in the same family as the wood and leave the shelves white.
Please continue this series, it's really great.
Don't paint the wooden mantle! I'd say to bring more wood into the area so it doesn't stick out so much; a big painting with a wooden frame, some wooden decor pieces on the shelves on either side, etc.
The space under the stairs is perfect for either a bar cart or bar cabinet. Otherwise, a really good comfy chair and a reading lamp.
Thank you! It’s a bit small for a chair and I’m alcohol free. I’ve thought about setting up a record player in that nook.
I love this series. I low key want a full house tour of the viewer that took your advice and lowered the TV. I like her style alot!
I realize that I predicted each time what you were going to suggest - because your taste is coherent ...and because I watch all your videos!
PLEASE keep doing this! I love these videos so much
For the mantle, I'm sure they could sand it and use a white wash stain to lighten the colour. Stains are easier to reverse than paint so that would be a good option imo
i personally think leaving the mantle is the best idea, but adding some wood tones through accessories would bring it together more!! knick knacks and pots and picture frames etc
I see what you mean with the Mantle, Paige. I would deff keep the wood on the mantle, but I would try to find a lounge chair with the same wood tone. It feels like the wood tone needs to be repeated somewhere else to work.
Hi Paige,
I always loved the kitchen in the movie Moonstruck and recently re watched it. All the rooms are super interesting, I would live to hear your favorite film rooms
Loved furniture placed away from walls. Loved idea to put desk across entire window wall. Looks like brackets are there for wall to wall window treatments that could be stunning. Great improvement lowering TV. Good advice for positioning artwork too. Would love to see photo of repositioning sofas in room with the vaulted timber ceiling; looks like there might be a good spot for the piano against the staircase, but can't tell what's going on in the next space.
In the dark dining room, the return air vents are dark and dominating the room visually. I wonder if painting that wall a dark color would help the vents receed visually. Then add a series of 4 white-matted photos or prints with picture lights and line up the tops of the frames with the tops of the vents. Put uprights behind floor plants in each corner. Swag lamp over table still a very good idea as a task light layer. Narrow shelf unit or wall mounted floating shelves would be enough to anchor TV. Well done.
Sometimes L sofas come apart. In that case, put the section with back against the wall and put the open section parrallel and opposite so you can sit on either side. What's going on walls? Expensive, but a projection TV might be nice.
In several pictures, scale seems to be an issue, tiny furniture in huge/tall spaces or over-sized pieces in small spaces. Better to have smaller pieces that can be pulled away from wall or used in many different arrangements over time.
Accent lighting could add a lot of warmth and rhythm to a room. Think about the way the light washes across the wall or lights a table or a piece of art instead of what the lamp or fixture looks like. Even a wall washing light on the floor or behind a chair or plant could add an interesting glow or pattern of shadows.
Yes, textiles would improve the look, feel, comfort and acoustics of many spaces.
Can't wait to see your new mid-mod wall unit. Perfect companion to the big brown couch. ("How now brown cow-ch?") Have fun on date.
I think restaining the wood mantel to be lighter or darker could look really good. Or alternatively adding more orangey decor pieces to call back to the mantel.
Room with all the clothes on shelves, I would get some nice baskets or bins, to store part of the clothes. Maybe nicer sweaters could stay out, but tees in bins would really elevate the space.
I love the mantle as is, the colour of the wood is really stunning. I definitely wouldn’t paint it, it gives a large part of the character to the room
PLEASE do more! Love these!!!
A huge huge NO to painting the fireplace!!!!
Love these critiques! Love the natural wood mantel…no to paint.
To go with the mantle- I think leave it and get a painting to go above it that includes the yellow ochre color to tie it in more
Maggie’s update was phenomenal! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love this type of video. I feel like it's a really practical type of design thinking
The dining room with the tv….. add some sconces between the art and each window!! 😊🖤
Paige what happened to the sims video? I was so excited to watch it but it was taken down :-(
For my fellow IBS people. I started with a dietitian and she had me started to eat two kiwis a day as well as coffee in the morning which I never did before and it’s really helped 🎉
I just want to say that your videos give me a reason to comment and get on RUclips. I just wait for a new video from you and that's my entire reason for getting on RUclips. You're a cool cat Paige!
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Okay on the house with the wood fireplace mantle, I like the wood and would keep it but I do thing everything else is stark. I would play off the wood tone and get some plant pots that are darker (deep red/maroon would look great) for the shelves and some darker books or even a wood box or two to decorate with and bring in some richer tones. I also feel like a black chair rather than the white one would look really nice.
Thanks for sharing your tips and how you think about these spaces!
Lmao hope the date went well or was at least entertaining! I’m team paint the mantle black. I really enjoy this series and am looking forward to the new makeover series. Also that media entertainment giant slab of wood center thing looks so good! Can’t wait to see you style it!
Shelving bedroom: what about some nice curtains in the more cluttered areas and styling the open shelves? super nice room
As for the dining room with the island far away from the kitchen cabinets (that might just be camera angle/the zoom on the lens?), I think I would turn the dining table the other way around? I think that could look really good + the reading nook by the book shelves like you mentioned!
Another good one Paige. Thank you
This was awesome to watch, and I got so many new ideas. Keep ‘em coming!
If submitting: Do you prefer video or still images. I’ve got 2-3 specific room questions! In love with this series. Never stop!
My only question is how did you get a Baci chocolates shirt?!
I think the mantel looks great as it is. Gives it a nice nature vibe.
An option is gel stain. They’re not hard to use and would darken a bit. Maybe in Candlelite.
I recently finished binge watching all your old videos (currently on maternity leave) and have been struggling to find something new to fill the void, so I was very excited to see this Wednesday upload! I really enjoyed your styling in your ritual ad-love that you got creative with it. Really enjoy this video concept! Looking forward to future iterations. Would also love a walk through of your matcha making process (random, but you mentioned you were using a frother to make it to avoid the whisking step, and I too would like to skip that step).
for the beautiful wooden shelves in the closet, I would do baskets. something light and organic, like bamboo baskets, oatmeal-colored fabric, or whicker
On the bedroom with the shelves. Take out the part over the bed, it feels too heavy, and you could put a big piece of art there. Get cute bins for the clothes, put them on the lower shelves, and put books and decor on the upper shelves. (Always put heavy thinhs down low and light things up high). And I would paint all the walls and shelves the same color to make the room feel bigger. I know, I know, it's wood and we don't like to paint wood. But the room could have that monochromatic library feeling.
Please do another one of these!
Love your channel 💛💛There are only two things I would do differently: 1- in the room with the far island: it’s hard to say without seeing the other sides of that kitchen but if they own the place I’d aim for just a larger more eat-in friendly island. Also if they move the dinning table to be parallel to the island and move the light with it; they’d get hopefully this feeling like they doubled their kitchen size. If they don’t, still move the table but maybe at a vintage wood moveable piece to on side and invest in some kitchen pendant lights.
2- the wood fireplace style is definitely coming back. I can see they likely repainted and maybe want it white but that fireplace needs a slightly warmer white, like a Swiss coffee. Then all you need is styling: artwork above the mantel, books on the shelves, other decor (especially if it has similar elements wood elements), plants, 2 wall scones (or even mounted candle holders), and interesting hardware for the bottom (from like Etsy). These type of shelves you don’t want to over crowd but they’re too bare at the moment.
The fireplace that has the two arched built-ins: It might look neat to leave the decorations simple, as already is, but add some wallpaper just in the top, arched part.
i like these videos. can you do it by room type? like a vid for just bathrooms, bedrooms, etc
Paint the shelves and the walls in the arch ways black and keep the real wood mantle. Black adds drama and depth ❤
I jumped on here to say “don’t paint the mantel!” But I see we were all thinking this 😂. Anyways absolutely love the wood tone of that piece
I love ableshop! Her style is so so good. An ableshop x WAS collab would be amazing