I don't know where people live or in which kind of social circles subway tile and white kitchen is overused. Personally haven't seen many kitchens and bathrooms with subway tile outside of Pinterest and Instagram.
Can you do a video of "fixing" past-trendy designs? Like, if someone went all cool toned greys, how to warm it up. Or all white kitchen, how to add more color. Or modernize the "boho vomit" you mentioned. A lot of design videos are "trends I hate" but don't explain how to fix it. Thanks!
Really??? You need someone like her to tell you how to paint over a grey wall? Or how to modernise boho when she hates boho? Can’t you just be creative to come with your own solutions without having to be spoon fed every thing?
@@tamaracoba You have an entire playlist of other people's DIY videos while being hostile to me wanting to learn about interior design? Accusing me of asking to be spoon fed? Grow up.
@@caitlinb Calm down. I have a play list, so I can be inspired. I don’t need to ask a content creator how to fix my own problems of my own making, and then expect a you tuber to do an entire video based on stupidity. As if they have time to respond to people like you. You’ve answered your own questions. If you need to warm up cool toned greys, just use warmer colours to either paint over the grey, or add warm colours to your decor. If you have an all white kitchen, add a splash of colour by using a bowl, a vase with flowers, a pot plant in a coloured pot, hang up a colourful painting...the list is endless, just use your imagination. If you want to modernise boho, get rid of anything that is quintessentially boho (such as macrame, pompous grass, wicker, basket, or rattan items, too many over grown plants) etc. Tone it down and just have a few decorative items. Keep the colour palette more basic, like three colours instead of the whole rainbow. Use your brain, instead of needing to have others think for you. Thank me later, when you’ve actually fixed your own problems.
As a architect I can definitely say that I love ceramic mosaic type of tiles. Subway tiles are fine if placed in horizontal/vertical grid and also colour of the grout does really matter... white tiles and black grout are too overwhelming.
I feel like the hand made tile is a new subway tile -a staple from an era. In few decades people will be saying that was the stereotypical tile for 20's
yes yes yes about the brass comment! there's a girl who was in my interior design PROGRAM who is "flipping" a house and the kitchen is all marble and brass 🤮 she also painted a natural brick fireplace black so that was the last straw
Agree, I was shopping for tile and it's already becoming the most popular product! I still like it but ended up going another route because it felt overdone already.
It’s trending. But I don’t think it’s so hot and subway tile is more versatile. Subway tile’s been around forever. Its popularity may ebb and flow, but it ain’t going nowhere. 💜
I have that ugly organic tile and I'm gonna replace it with subway tile. The beauty of subway tile is that it's classic and will last you 10-20 years without you getting tired of it. I can't say the same for other unique styles.
The organic tile may look good but harder to keep clean because subway tiles are flush and can be wiped over seamlessly while the organic needs a tile by tile clean. Not fun.
I totally thought this when she said that. It's super on trend and will look just as dated as every other trendy thing in 10 years. Not that it's not pretty, just do whatever you want. I feel like she wants to pick things just for the sake of being different. Which is totally her choice but feels wrong to just say "don't do" this.
I know subway tiles aren't the most unique but they came back in style in a big way for a reason: 1. They are cheap 2. They are versatile enough you can design around them without them taking over the look 3. They are inoffensive which means good for re-sale Trends are meant for easily replaceable aspects of your design. The bones should be classic.
Honestly, I am more tired of shaker cabinets. I get it, they're functional, relatively modern, look good pretty much anywhere, but isn't that kinda bad? Like, I want to see some different designs, I want to see a kitchen that looks like it actually tries instead of phoning it in.
@@shanekeenaNYC I think it’s a safe choice, especially if you’re worried about selling the house at some point. Classic Shaker cabinets and plain subway tile isn’t going to go out of style or look dated in 5 years.
@@theqcmunk Like I said, they are functional, relatively modern and inoffensive to most buyers, but like anything else, it eventually looks phoned in. Maybe not in 5 years from now, but 15-20 years? Yeah, anyone could see where that leads.
I think it’s different for you because the tile is original to your house and is probably the real deal subway tile (which is larger and more flat that the stuff you find at lowes).
I have been a stylist and Interior Designer for over 20 yrs, your always on point with your information ( one of the few on RUclips). I see so much miss information, I am still learning as you never can know too much.
I agree that Subway tile is overdone, but only because right now, we are going through a little bit of a classic revival. On the other hand, although the ceramic handmade tile is more unique and earthy (which is in line with the current trends) I think in 5 years and even less, the handmade tile will look tacky whilst the subway will remain a classic forever.
ceramic tile is usually more high-quality, while subway is more mass produced...think the natural, gorgeous type of ceramic zellige clé or fireclay makes...quality is timeless IMO
I feel like people gravitate toward subway tiles because they are one of the more timeless tiles. I think I captured the best of both worlds in my kitchen with a white organic shaped subway tile, each piece is kind of wavy and interesting but also still feels classic. I definitely do love your “do do” option though, it’s a breath of fresh air.
please do a video of dos and don’ts with industrial style. I’m decorating my room with some items on that style and i don’t know how to mix and match with other styles!!! love your taste! ❤️
You are so refreshing ugh. I love that you're not so tik tok/warm neutrals like everyone else. The masculine touches/style and your general vibe/attitude. Fellow chicagoan turned fan 👍
I'm glad you brought up the diagonal vs straight leg furniture...It is hard for me to get away from MCM when I think about how I want to design my living room, but I am getting tired of the over-saturation of it in the market we've had for a while. I think you're right that the legs are a big part of that feel.
What I’m confused about is the diagonal legs are true to mcm and if people don’t like mcm then leave it alone. It’s like erasing history lol, a mind century piece is meant to look that way.. especially when it’s true vintage.
@@readthewarnings True! A lot of authentic pieces are straight-legged as well, though. I think the reason diagonal legs are getting tired is because they are used as a shortcut to an MCM vibe by a lot of cheap and over-done fast furniture items. Like almost a college apartment or generic youtuber feel (desks, for example, come to mind). The authentic pieces are still beautiful and stand out from the copies, but since the diagonal legs are everywhere, it is nice to get that MCM style without only having diagonal legs everywhere.
@@MeanderingMeagan4 totally agree, like the examples she showed are really awful looking especially when they are mass produced but if you go antiquing you’ll see so many cool interesting leg shapes and designs. And there are many straight legged mcm pieces but they are different than modern designs, they tend to be more tapered which looks really cool. I also think the mixing of both diagonal and straight legs looks very nice! If mcm or retro isn’t someone’s style that’s fine, but we live in an age where there are soo many styles to choose from that you can really choose anything you like! I love the resurrection of mcm especially bc many of these videos she’s made she has talked about the awful painting over beautiful mcm furniture, so I’m happy more people are loving the style. I just really like the retro “space age” look:)
Yesterday I finally changed the overhead lighting in my kitchen to warm lights and I was in awe of how much of a difference it made! Thank you so much for the tip
Wow, I never heard someone mention the diagonal furniture legs on RUclips but that’s exactly how I feel. Also, I love brass and I wish I could incorporate a touch of it in my kitchen but I know it wouldn’t look great in my particular space. Not every beautiful thing will look beautiful everywhere and can be overdone or feel forced. I feel your advice goes very well with what I like. I’ll be watching more of your content.
I love that you mentioned dimmers. It's something that I think a lot of people either overlook or just assume that if they're not already installed in a home you can't have them.
I love the look of subway tile personally. We did do this in our kitchen. Not of fan of it stacked. I do agree on others you mentioned. Excited for the pic references for a gallery wall because I’m about to do one 😊
@@melanieg.9092 obviously there are true mcm pieces like that, but I'm sorry it's been cheapened by modern interpretations 🤷♀️ I'm not really a fan of mc regardless though
@@hw7348 I get that but i don´t see how diagonal legs are a sign for not true mc? I haven`t studied this so I see the straight legs more as a rarety than the diagonal in my experience
Re buying used upholstered furniture, especially if you have allergies: the fabric and cushion foam/down can be full of pet dander, smoke, human sweat and body odor, old food and stains. Cleaning will not remove these things that are imbedded into the cushions.
I love getting furniture 2nd hand, but this is a big drawback! Another one, esp in places where ppl don't often have cars (like here in the UK), getting them to your house can be very expensive, sometimes impossible in your budget
My in-laws put extra bright cool lighting in their bathroom and were so proud of the “update” and I wanted to scream. I HATE bright blueish lighting with a burning passion.
SO TRUE about not having everything from the same era, I have never realised why I hate such stylish rooms but its because I know deep down it will look dated so quickly. I love your taste so much
Personally I love the splayed legs on mid century pieces (it's how I found my design style) but I get the burnout lol. It can for sure be weird on some pieces.
Paige you are always hitting the nail right on the head for me. So glad someone is putting this info out there. Using your freaking brain and creativity to furnish your space gains so much more respect from me that shopping everything from one store and taking no effort. I was surprised by the subway tile but honestly you’re right it’s been overdone and that square tile was gorgeous!! I hope one day my channel can get large enough so I can make something like this. It’s so awesome seeing someone with the same taste and advice 😁 xoxo
Finally! Someone that thinks exactly like me! You are 100% right on everything. Most people have no sense of design. It’s just monkey see monkey do. Vomit is precisely the description. Love you!! Keep this going!
I think Paige doesn’t like diagonal legs because they look less “orderly.” My kitchen designer cannot stand an upper corner cabinet with a diagonal door for the same reason. She says when she comes in the room and looks down that line of cabs, the diagonal cabinet “is jarring” and I kind of agree. Diagonal legs is kind of the same thing. I think they look like the brooms in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. They look like they’re going to run off!
I think it comes down to feng shui - the art of design - where they tell you that you need to feel very relaxed. Anything sharp or protruding is extremely bad feng shui so hence diagonals and chevron are considered bad and will 'attract bad luck'. They say this is like sitting in front of someone pointing a knife at you - uncomfortable feeling.
I’m a big MCM aficionado and I didn’t realize it before you mentioned it, but I don’t like angled furniture legs either! Looking around my house, all the MCM legs are straight. I’m not a fan of atomic design (I prefer Danish Modern) so it makes sense. Angled legs do seem retro and Jetsons. And I completely agree with subway tile. Done to death. Keep the great videos coming, Paige!
I enjoy your opinion. I look forward to all your videos. I take your ideas it into consideration. I appreciate your expertise. I’ve learned lots from you. I also like that you are bold and courageous and say it the way you see it. It’s refreshing. Keep working hard.
Decor not from one era?! Girl Finally♥️! Someone thinks like me. We are NOT living on a page of design magazine, especially that we can't turn the page when we get bored of our surroundings. Home should be a living, organic field where we have things that we like. We can buy a mid-century armchair from a flee market or get our favourite 100 yo cupboard from grandma.
The weird thing about this video: You hate exactly the things I hate and you decorate exactly the way I do. I think you are the very first youtuber I agree with on every topic. We seem to be interior design sisters. Subscribed.
I feel like I'm the only person that hates curtains hung way higher than the window. When I see curtains hung like that all I can see is the weird wall gap. For sure agree on the subway tile when it comes to recently remodeled standard kitchens, though. White subway tile with white or blue grey cabinets, marble, and brass is so boring.
I agree with the curtains higher than the windows and think it’s something we are going to look back on and think looks dated. But I think that’s an unpopular opinion
*On Point Tips* . Paige, I agree 100% on the gallery wall using larger scale pieces. I finally got the *WOW* factor when I switched to larger and fewer pieces. I yawn at subway tile. On brass *vomit* , in the 90's I had brass and glass living room pieces, I grew tired of it very quickly. I warm-toned brass detail here and there adds a bit of warmth.
FINALLY!!! I always see videos of what not to do but no one offering what to do instead!!! This Is now my favorite video! You have saved me from almost making some design murder purchases and I so appreciate that!! Please keep them coming!! 💕
Completely agree with everything you said here. Glad you pointed out the splayed-leg MCM pieces - to me they seem like they’ll collapse. The only other “don’t” I was waiting for was the fiddle leaf fig...
Love the hand cut (or hand cut dupe) tile you showed as an alternative to subway tile and agree there are lots of different ways to install subway tile to give it a fresh look. Also, there are so many beautiful tile options available at all price points that it's a shame not to give other tiles consideration. That said, subway tile isn't going anywhere, it's a classic and will stand the test of time. I am an interior designer and I know most designers want the white kitchen & subway tile to go away but mostly that's just because they/we are tired of doing the same look over and over again. ;-)
I totally agree about mix and match..,,I like my house to look layered over time. I think it makes for interesting conversations and in general feels more comfortable for guests... I live in a real farmhouse and I have layered traditional, farmhouse, boho, etc. I also decorate with what I like....not with something just bc it’s a trend or something new....thanks for sharing 😊kim
Enjoyed your video I really appreciate being shown visual examples of things you are referring to ,as with the gallery wall art arrangements, I really want to fill up some walls with closely spaced, multi sized, art.....thanks
Excellent! I agree with you totally! Overkill on brass, pictures and cheap box store furniture!! I love mixing my antique’s with my beautiful newer items!
I so agree with the slanted legs on mcm furniture! It not only dates your furniture, but it also is starting to look cheap as Wayfair has made so many fast furniture pieces like it. Straight legs are classic.
Am I the only one who DETESTS waterfall counters and huge islands ???? They make the kitchen look like a combination of a diner counter and a mausoleum.
Paige you need to add a disclaimer to the dimmer part that you MUST make sure the bulbs are dimmable or you're going to risk blowing up your electrical system. Good lord, this is like 101 lol.
I agree. There are so many tile options. But subway tile is classic and will never get old for me. Plus, it comes in an array of colors. I hate white subway tile with dark grouting, though.
The best thing for the lighting situation is to get smart bulbs!! Because you can literally dim them brighten the lights and change the tone of the lighting, THEY'RE AMAZING 👏
I feel your pain on mid-century side legs and brass everywhere. Or halogen lights. Ugh. I disagree with stackable subway tiles. I don't think so LOL. To me, it looks very retro and hence ugly. (my personal pet peeve is mid-century style and furniture - I grew up in 70s and 80s and that I remember as uncomfortable and ugly furniture and it will never, ever make in my home). I also think that all white kitchen look nice. I also love marble. Not everywhere, but appliques, e.g. countertop. I wanted to do black marble on white kitchen (or green kitchen) but my people didn't approve saying all has to be white. Also that room has no light so all white makes sense. Oh velvet! Velvet is one of the best materials! I get that cheap, sythetic stuff that Wayfair calls velvet is not the same, but if you can run your hand over it and it feels like fur, you have high quality velvet that will last. Not sure if used furniture is the best way to go. I think the best way is not to buy with trends and rather save and buy higher quality pieces. And having said all of this, I like your strong opinions on things. I'm so tired of people not having an opinion.
Instant follow after the : “DON’T VOMIT BRASS!!!”. lol I love this angry interior design vid. Agree with it all. Gonna go watch all your videos now. 🏃♀️
Agree on the subway tile. I would like to say good bye to the pale all gray palette in every single renovation since 2012. I love a deep rich charcoal Gray and a nice Heather Gray | and those gray accents but the entire house of grays...please, for the love of baby Jesus swaddled in his fine lines, can we shtaaahhhpp it. ❤️ I love the diagonal leg but also love the straight lines-I love your style. I love that you love vintage | real furniture and get into the thrift shopping. Your energy is fantastic! Love your videos so much!
Spot on with the gallery walls. And I am so glad I was so lazy a year ago when I felt like doing our kitchen backsplash and use subway tile. I would have regretted it so bad.
Thank YOU for talking about the curtains hanging near the ceiling! I cringe every time I see curtains hanging just above a window. Awesome tips and tricks. Going out to buy warm lights today.
Subway tile is a beautiful classic. Most people do not live in a manner that would be conducive to keeping subway tile looking it’s best. It’s great for a Parisian bistro situation- the rest of the time- it’s a cheap cop-out. Very very few people can “pull it off” in a graceful manner. So yes- agree with you for sure!
God! Thank you! I can’t stand when people don’t group their frames properly. I just want to rearrange them and put them closer together and usually on a smaller wall. That. Yes
Thank you for existing!! I had started to give up trying to find design channels that weren’t so basic. Where’s the taste gone??? I love your channel!!
My kitchen is dark green, cabinets are black and there’s lots of dark metal and I’m reusing the wooden planks from a wall as a bench. Nothing is done because of fashion or anything but because it’s my taste.
I’m with you on the straight leg furniture! I never liked diagonal legs. I mix and match eras. And I have some mix metals (but mostly brushed gold) in my kitchen. I have white kitchen cabinets with a vintage looking green kitchen island and white quartz countertops with black and grey veining. I’d say we have similar style! Thanks for the great videos! Would love if you did a video about couches. I’m having a hard time figure out couches and accent chairs for my uniquely shaped living space.
My style is English country house, far away from everything "in", but I agree with all of your do's, and thankfully am not guilty of any of the don'ts. This is the first time I've "met" you, and I enjoy your no-nonsense approach, and your "old" doggie is completely adorable.
Overuse of the word “unique.” Something unique is one of a kind, nothing else like it. It is an absolute term so something can’t be more or less unique. It’s either unique or it’s not.
I think these curtain rods way above the windows are going to date badly. it just honestly usually looks strange and like everyone is just avoiding hemming their curtains.
I know it’s been a year but I just came across this. I agree with you on the subway tile for me it’s like shaker sale cabinets. Everyone does it, so I do not want either of those.
subway tile is the "little black dress" for updates for a few of my projects. it's there, it works, it looks good. Travertine explained your way, makes sense. Keep the videos churning, I look forward to em. Good for you.
Just a small tip: frames should be 2.5 inches apart that way they look the most "pleasing" to the eye. Edit: it can be more than 2.5 inches but that is usually the standard, avoid placing them closer to each other because it will look weird.
I really appreciate hearing opinions that are different from most, goes to show that people are not following one single way of doing things all over the world!
in 2019 I redid my family's house (the entire house needed updating, the bathroom wall crumbled) it was built in the 50's and not much had been done since the 70's so it was time. In the kitchen, I did subway tiles but they were clear, they do have a white background but the clear thing looked better with the rest of the kitchen and behind the stove, I did a complimenting tile, smaller rectangles that were white, clear, and silver metal. it looks pretty cool. I did a quartz countertop, it's white with grey sparkle but also had a little bit of a mirror chip so it sparkles and brings out the silver in the accent tile. I know grey is out but it just looks so pretty. it was a huge upgrade from the 1970s harvest gold tile that was there. I also didn't want to put tile with too much texture. Where I live we have the Tuscan kind of tile, it's very porous and I feel like it absorbs grease so much and I didn't want that for my family's kitchen since we planned to rent it out and I wanted something that was easy to keep clean. The renters love the kitchen. Mostly because I think they knew what it looked like before haha. - I also don't like the angled legs. I'm older than you and I grew up with mid-century everything and I'm not a fan, the straight legs do look slightly more modern.
i agree with everything you said especially the subway tile! i love mid century so i don’t mind the diagonal legs so much but i do wish i saw more straight legs pieces being used. the midcentury diagonal legs are over done right now.
Dude! Our philosophies on spaces overlap so much! The way you are able to show your ideas is so helpful! Thanks for sharing your take on design. Where the did subway tile in the home even come from? Seriously? How is it everywhere?
I go on tik tok to interact with individuals who share similar views as me or just to have a good laugh. I go on RUclips mainly just to learn new things; whether it’s politics, true crime or interior decorating. I am very new to your channel, I started watching when I moved into my first home and realized I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to decorating a house compared to my past little apartments. I watch your videos to learn and try to take notes of ideas you mention that I didn’t even realize I liked. There are many times that we have differing opinions which is totally fine with me if not helpful because I’m able to see another side, I’m not going to bash you for being rather helpful in my home decorating dilemma. This is just my personal insight on why you might be receiving some backlash on tik tok more than you do on RUclips, I could be totally wrong with this but I just thought I’d share. I love your videos and want to thank you for your constant helpful advice, keep up the awesome work!
I definitely agree with the no vomiting rule, and everything else u said. I am guilty of using subway tile in my kitchen. But I picked a warm brown glass tile (tobacco suede is the color) and a mocha grout and couldn't be happier. When I redo my master, I will definitely explore some other tile options. Thanks for the tips. 😍😍
Like your ideas, Paige. I only hesitate about eschewing subway tiles that have been tried and true for decades - at least you don't go screaming mad over the 1"x1" multi-colored, shimmery glass backsplash tiles you got at Home Depot and now hate! Subway tiles also make the kitchen look neat -- and for me inject a hint of retro even when all else is modern. But, yes, everyone is doing them because so many designers have been behind them. But, I like your suggestion about installing them differently. I also dislike (no, hate!) splayed-leg furniture! Good job!
as someone who works in a lighting showroom that uses almost exclusive LED bulbs, do yourself a favor and replace ALL bulbs in your home with LED bulbs that are EITHER 2000K, 2500K, OR 2700K for that WARM COLORED LIGHT (K stands for Kelvin it measures the color temperature of the light i.e. warm or cool colored). People are scared of LED because they think its all that super cool blue-ish bright light but the LED technology has come so far since then that you can have LED bulbs that mimic TRUE candlelight. PLUS you'll never have to change them (or at least not for like 20 years) AND they use less energy+will save you money on your electric bill:)
*Laughs nervously/maniacally in my just renovated bathroom filled with subway tile*
Girl! Just added it as a kitchen backsplash. Personally love it.
I don't know where people live or in which kind of social circles subway tile and white kitchen is overused. Personally haven't seen many kitchens and bathrooms with subway tile outside of Pinterest and Instagram.
Love subway tile
No worries, it's classic!
Check out Nick Lewis who's unpop opinion is that subway tile is classic :)
Can you do a video of "fixing" past-trendy designs? Like, if someone went all cool toned greys, how to warm it up. Or all white kitchen, how to add more color. Or modernize the "boho vomit" you mentioned. A lot of design videos are "trends I hate" but don't explain how to fix it. Thanks!
this is such a cool idea
Yes. This!
Really??? You need someone like her to tell you how to paint over a grey wall? Or how to modernise boho when she hates boho? Can’t you just be creative to come with your own solutions without having to be spoon fed every thing?
@@tamaracoba You have an entire playlist of other people's DIY videos while being hostile to me wanting to learn about interior design? Accusing me of asking to be spoon fed? Grow up.
@@caitlinb
Calm down. I have a play list, so I can be inspired. I don’t need to ask a content creator how to fix my own problems of my own making, and then expect a you tuber to do an entire video based on stupidity. As if they have time to respond to people like you.
You’ve answered your own questions. If you need to warm up cool toned greys, just use warmer colours to either paint over the grey, or add warm colours to your decor.
If you have an all white kitchen, add a splash of colour by using a bowl, a vase with flowers, a pot plant in a coloured pot, hang up a colourful painting...the list is endless, just use your imagination.
If you want to modernise boho, get rid of anything that is quintessentially boho (such as macrame, pompous grass, wicker, basket, or rattan items, too many over grown plants) etc. Tone it down and just have a few decorative items. Keep the colour palette more basic, like three colours instead of the whole rainbow.
Use your brain, instead of needing to have others think for you. Thank me later, when you’ve actually fixed your own problems.
I LOVE the ceramic textured tile, but I just look at them and cry when I think about cleaning them
Me too!!!!!!
Especially on a backsplash. Can you imagine cleaning food splatter?
As a architect I can definitely say that I love ceramic mosaic type of tiles. Subway tiles are fine if placed in horizontal/vertical grid and also colour of the grout does really matter... white tiles and black grout are too overwhelming.
yeah i would definitely get sick of white tiles with black grout after awhile
Mosaic is so amazing. I would die to have a bathroom with the floor and walls in matching small mosaic tiles like a aqua blue
I *hate* the black grout!
The black grout is awful! Light gray grout!
I detest white tile with black grout. Just looks really dirty to me.
I feel like the hand made tile is a new subway tile -a staple from an era. In few decades people will be saying that was the stereotypical tile for 20's
I agree about the era but organic handmade always look nicer from any era imo
Right? I’m f the price will come down and they are readily available, they will be just as common and overdone soon as subway tile.
yes yes yes about the brass comment! there's a girl who was in my interior design PROGRAM who is "flipping" a house and the kitchen is all marble and brass 🤮 she also painted a natural brick fireplace black so that was the last straw
Sounds like a beautiful work.
Gross.
Saw your TikTok video, and I don't know how subway tile has such a death grip on people. The negative reaction was wild to me.
Probably because it’s the cheapest and safest option. “I bought it, I installed it, it must be right!” 😂
wait, she’s against subway tile?! huh?!?!
Everyone probably got triggered because they just finished installing. This was the year of the remodel.
Because some people aren't creative :D
@@vanillascooplinda8849 it’s only cheap if it’s cheap material 😂. But it’s the farmhouse folks who are probably ready to cut her over this 🤣
That organic tile is going to get really popular and it's going to be everywhere and be the same problem
Agree, I was shopping for tile and it's already becoming the most popular product! I still like it but ended up going another route because it felt overdone already.
It’s trending. But I don’t think it’s so hot and subway tile is more versatile. Subway tile’s been around forever. Its popularity may ebb and flow, but it ain’t going nowhere. 💜
I have that ugly organic tile and I'm gonna replace it with subway tile. The beauty of subway tile is that it's classic and will last you 10-20 years without you getting tired of it. I can't say the same for other unique styles.
The organic tile may look good but harder to keep clean because subway tiles are flush and can be wiped over seamlessly while the organic needs a tile by tile clean. Not fun.
I totally thought this when she said that. It's super on trend and will look just as dated as every other trendy thing in 10 years. Not that it's not pretty, just do whatever you want. I feel like she wants to pick things just for the sake of being different. Which is totally her choice but feels wrong to just say "don't do" this.
I know subway tiles aren't the most unique but they came back in style in a big way for a reason:
1. They are cheap
2. They are versatile enough you can design around them without them taking over the look
3. They are inoffensive which means good for re-sale
Trends are meant for easily replaceable aspects of your design. The bones should be classic.
Sorry Paige, my living room is entirely victorian because I am going for the time warp feel. I'm going for the dusty library vibe.
Sounds awesome!
Oh I bet it is georgious
Wow , that’s what I’m talking about !
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I'm sure she has some things that I agree with but that sounds very beautiful Victorian ooh something I want to do
I live in a 1930s Spanish Revival that’s 99.9% original. My entire kitchen is in floor-to-ceiling subway tile and I wouldn’t have it any other way.💜
Honestly, I am more tired of shaker cabinets. I get it, they're functional, relatively modern, look good pretty much anywhere, but isn't that kinda bad? Like, I want to see some different designs, I want to see a kitchen that looks like it actually tries instead of phoning it in.
@@shanekeenaNYC I think it’s a safe choice, especially if you’re worried about selling the house at some point. Classic Shaker cabinets and plain subway tile isn’t going to go out of style or look dated in 5 years.
@@theqcmunk Like I said, they are functional, relatively modern and inoffensive to most buyers, but like anything else, it eventually looks phoned in. Maybe not in 5 years from now, but 15-20 years? Yeah, anyone could see where that leads.
I think it’s different for you because the tile is original to your house and is probably the real deal subway tile (which is larger and more flat that the stuff you find at lowes).
Can you do another rate my subscribers' homes? I need the official PW approval of my studio apartment LOL
yeah do that
Agreed!! I need that too!
same
Great idea. Do it Paige!
Yes! We only got one and I thought it was going to be a series!
I have been a stylist and Interior Designer for over 20 yrs, your always on point with your information ( one of the few on RUclips). I see so much miss information, I am still learning as you never can know too much.
I agree that Subway tile is overdone, but only because right now, we are going through a little bit of a classic revival. On the other hand, although the ceramic handmade tile is more unique and earthy (which is in line with the current trends) I think in 5 years and even less, the handmade tile will look tacky whilst the subway will remain a classic forever.
ceramic tile is usually more high-quality, while subway is more mass produced...think the natural, gorgeous type of ceramic zellige clé or fireclay makes...quality is timeless IMO
I feel like people gravitate toward subway tiles because they are one of the more timeless tiles. I think I captured the best of both worlds in my kitchen with a white organic shaped subway tile, each piece is kind of wavy and interesting but also still feels classic. I definitely do love your “do do” option though, it’s a breath of fresh air.
I'm sure your home is gorgeous! I agree about the "do do " too.
Yes more of these! If tik tok can’t handle the truth RUclips can 😂
So, basically "Don't" everything I was looking up on Pinterest yesterday? Ok... XD
yeah tik tok is trying to teach, youtube is trying to learn.
Very good analogy
Til Tock demographic is very different to You Tube, I find.
please do a video of dos and don’ts with industrial style. I’m decorating my room with some items on that style and i don’t know how to mix and match with other styles!!! love your taste! ❤️
You are so refreshing ugh. I love that you're not so tik tok/warm neutrals like everyone else. The masculine touches/style and your general vibe/attitude. Fellow chicagoan turned fan 👍
I'm glad you brought up the diagonal vs straight leg furniture...It is hard for me to get away from MCM when I think about how I want to design my living room, but I am getting tired of the over-saturation of it in the market we've had for a while. I think you're right that the legs are a big part of that feel.
Does invoke Bambi iceskating a bit.
What I’m confused about is the diagonal legs are true to mcm and if people don’t like mcm then leave it alone. It’s like erasing history lol, a mind century piece is meant to look that way.. especially when it’s true vintage.
@@readthewarnings True! A lot of authentic pieces are straight-legged as well, though. I think the reason diagonal legs are getting tired is because they are used as a shortcut to an MCM vibe by a lot of cheap and over-done fast furniture items. Like almost a college apartment or generic youtuber feel (desks, for example, come to mind). The authentic pieces are still beautiful and stand out from the copies, but since the diagonal legs are everywhere, it is nice to get that MCM style without only having diagonal legs everywhere.
And the straight-leg mixes better with other styles since the diagonal, like you said, is so iconic for its time
@@MeanderingMeagan4 totally agree, like the examples she showed are really awful looking especially when they are mass produced but if you go antiquing you’ll see so many cool interesting leg shapes and designs. And there are many straight legged mcm pieces but they are different than modern designs, they tend to be more tapered which looks really cool. I also think the mixing of both diagonal and straight legs looks very nice! If mcm or retro isn’t someone’s style that’s fine, but we live in an age where there are soo many styles to choose from that you can really choose anything you like! I love the resurrection of mcm especially bc many of these videos she’s made she has talked about the awful painting over beautiful mcm furniture, so I’m happy more people are loving the style. I just really like the retro “space age” look:)
Yesterday I finally changed the overhead lighting in my kitchen to warm lights and I was in awe of how much of a difference it made! Thank you so much for the tip
Wow, I never heard someone mention the diagonal furniture legs on RUclips but that’s exactly how I feel. Also, I love brass and I wish I could incorporate a touch of it in my kitchen but I know it wouldn’t look great in my particular space. Not every beautiful thing will look beautiful everywhere and can be overdone or feel forced. I feel your advice goes very well with what I like. I’ll be watching more of your content.
I love that you mentioned dimmers. It's something that I think a lot of people either overlook or just assume that if they're not already installed in a home you can't have them.
I love the look of subway tile personally. We did do this in our kitchen. Not of fan of it stacked. I do agree on others you mentioned. Excited for the pic references for a gallery wall because I’m about to do one 😊
If subway, I hope it wasn't white!
@@diannt9583 it sure is white subway tile, open shelving, white custom cabinets made by my father in law with a blue island and butcher block tops 😊
Omg I never realized I like straight leg mid century more then diagonal. 🤯
Same here!
The diagonal legs are the first sign to me that it's likely not true mid century and just some cheap pressed wood piece from Target or Wayfair
@@hw7348 me looking around my 60s hand me downs, all with diagonal legs
@@melanieg.9092 obviously there are true mcm pieces like that, but I'm sorry it's been cheapened by modern interpretations 🤷♀️ I'm not really a fan of mc regardless though
@@hw7348 I get that but i don´t see how diagonal legs are a sign for not true mc? I haven`t studied this so I see the straight legs more as a rarety than the diagonal in my experience
Re buying used upholstered furniture, especially if you have allergies: the fabric and cushion foam/down can be full of pet dander, smoke, human sweat and body odor, old food and stains. Cleaning will not remove these things that are imbedded into the cushions.
Or bedbugs....*shiver*
@@jennyleigh981 OMG, I didn't even think of that. 🥴
@@jennyleigh981 another hand it seems like most old furniture is better quality than today's cheap furniture yeah it sucks
I love getting furniture 2nd hand, but this is a big drawback! Another one, esp in places where ppl don't often have cars (like here in the UK), getting them to your house can be very expensive, sometimes impossible in your budget
You’ll take my retro furniture legs over my cold, dead body. 😂
My in-laws put extra bright cool lighting in their bathroom and were so proud of the “update” and I wanted to scream. I HATE bright blueish lighting with a burning passion.
Light should be warm, not cool.
@@susanfudge1737 exactly! I hate cool toned lighting so much. It makes me feel anxious for some reason.
@@Hayliehomemaker It feels like school or prison or a giant office with 1000 cubicles.
Maybe their eyesight sees cool lighting better.
SO TRUE about not having everything from the same era, I have never realised why I hate such stylish rooms but its because I know deep down it will look dated so quickly. I love your taste so much
Interesting, I think stacking subway tile in a grid looks like an excel spreadsheet.
Personally I love the splayed legs on mid century pieces (it's how I found my design style) but I get the burnout lol. It can for sure be weird on some pieces.
Paige you are always hitting the nail right on the head for me. So glad someone is putting this info out there. Using your freaking brain and creativity to furnish your space gains so much more respect from me that shopping everything from one store and taking no effort. I was surprised by the subway tile but honestly you’re right it’s been overdone and that square tile was gorgeous!! I hope one day my channel can get large enough so I can make something like this. It’s so awesome seeing someone with the same taste and advice 😁 xoxo
Finally! Someone that thinks exactly like me! You are 100% right on everything. Most people have no sense of design. It’s just monkey see monkey do. Vomit is precisely the description. Love you!! Keep this going!
I actually specifically seek out diagonal legs on mid-century furniture, because I like them to look retro?
ok...? 👏
Yeah i guess this one comes down to taste and what style someone is going for
I think Paige doesn’t like diagonal legs because they look less “orderly.” My kitchen designer cannot stand an upper corner cabinet with a diagonal door for the same reason. She says when she comes in the room and looks down that line of cabs, the diagonal cabinet “is jarring” and I kind of agree. Diagonal legs is kind of the same thing. I think they look like the brooms in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. They look like they’re going to run off!
I think it comes down to feng shui - the art of design - where they tell you that you need to feel very relaxed. Anything sharp or protruding is extremely bad feng shui so hence diagonals and chevron are considered bad and will 'attract bad luck'. They say this is like sitting in front of someone pointing a knife at you - uncomfortable feeling.
Or hairpin legs.. to me diagonal legs make furniture feel less heavy
I’m a big MCM aficionado and I didn’t realize it before you mentioned it, but I don’t like angled furniture legs either! Looking around my house, all the MCM legs are straight. I’m not a fan of atomic design (I prefer Danish Modern) so it makes sense. Angled legs do seem retro and Jetsons. And I completely agree with subway tile. Done to death. Keep the great videos coming, Paige!
I enjoy your opinion. I look forward to all your videos. I take your ideas it into consideration. I appreciate your expertise. I’ve learned lots from you. I also like that you are bold and courageous and say it the way you see it. It’s refreshing. Keep working hard.
THANK YOU!!
What a well worded comment
Decor not from one era?! Girl Finally♥️! Someone thinks like me. We are NOT living on a page of design magazine, especially that we can't turn the page when we get bored of our surroundings.
Home should be a living, organic field where we have things that we like. We can buy a mid-century armchair from a flee market or get our favourite 100 yo cupboard from grandma.
The weird thing about this video: You hate exactly the things I hate and you decorate exactly the way I do. I think you are the very first youtuber I agree with on every topic. We seem to be interior design sisters.
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I feel like I'm the only person that hates curtains hung way higher than the window. When I see curtains hung like that all I can see is the weird wall gap.
For sure agree on the subway tile when it comes to recently remodeled standard kitchens, though. White subway tile with white or blue grey cabinets, marble, and brass is so boring.
I agree with the curtains higher than the windows and think it’s something we are going to look back on and think looks dated. But I think that’s an unpopular opinion
I’d rather see curtains hanging higher than the window frame than see them “puddling” on the floor, which is the stupidest look ever.
*On Point Tips* . Paige, I agree 100% on the gallery wall using larger scale pieces. I finally got the *WOW* factor when I switched to larger and fewer pieces. I yawn at subway tile. On brass *vomit* , in the 90's I had brass and glass living room pieces, I grew tired of it very quickly. I warm-toned brass detail here and there adds a bit of warmth.
I agree with everything, except for Subway tiles. Sorry, but I still love it. 👍
FINALLY!!! I always see videos of what not to do but no one offering what to do instead!!! This Is now my favorite video! You have saved me from almost making some design murder purchases and I so appreciate that!! Please keep them coming!! 💕
It's a good day when theres a new video from you!!
yesss! the all white kitchen is over! if you do a white tile pick a great texture!!!!!
Completely agree with everything you said here. Glad you pointed out the splayed-leg MCM pieces - to me they seem like they’ll collapse. The only other “don’t” I was waiting for was the fiddle leaf fig...
I literally just took off a yellow, dying leaf of my fiddle leaf fig. You made it sad.
But come on, they're gorgeous, what do you have against them?
@@scan606 They’re just overdone in my opinion. EVERYONE has one now. There are so many other options.
White kitchen not hospital white all over ,will never goes out of fashion, but trends do !
Love the hand cut (or hand cut dupe) tile you showed as an alternative to subway tile and agree there are lots of different ways to install subway tile to give it a fresh look. Also, there are so many beautiful tile options available at all price points that it's a shame not to give other tiles consideration. That said, subway tile isn't going anywhere, it's a classic and will stand the test of time. I am an interior designer and I know most designers want the white kitchen & subway tile to go away but mostly that's just because they/we are tired of doing the same look over and over again. ;-)
I totally agree about mix and match..,,I like my house to look layered over time. I think it makes for interesting conversations and in general feels more comfortable for guests... I live in a real farmhouse and I have layered traditional, farmhouse, boho, etc. I also decorate with what I like....not with something just bc it’s a trend or something new....thanks for sharing 😊kim
Built a new home 10 months ago. I refused the 5 choices of subway tile they wanted to vomit all over my house. They hated me.
Enjoyed your video I really appreciate being shown visual examples of things you are referring to ,as with the gallery wall art arrangements, I really want to fill up some walls with closely spaced, multi sized, art.....thanks
Excellent! I agree with you totally! Overkill on brass, pictures and cheap box store furniture!! I love mixing my antique’s with my beautiful newer items!
I so agree with the slanted legs on mcm furniture! It not only dates your furniture, but it also is starting to look cheap as Wayfair has made so many fast furniture pieces like it. Straight legs are classic.
I don't know if I'm right, but I think the slanted legs are in their own category of MCM - like Atomic maybe? That's the Jetsons ' vibe. 😊
I could never figure out why I hated some retro furniture so much but it’s the diagonal legs. Thank you lol
Subway tiles have a timeless elegance that never come out of fashion...
Am I the only one who DETESTS waterfall counters and huge islands ???? They make the kitchen look like a combination of a diner counter and a mausoleum.
not me being 22 years old and giggling every time you say do do
41 here and do do still makes me giggle. 🤦♀️
Paige you need to add a disclaimer to the dimmer part that you MUST make sure the bulbs are dimmable or you're going to risk blowing up your electrical system. Good lord, this is like 101 lol.
Thank you!!! My thoughts exactly.
I agree. There are so many tile options. But subway tile is classic and will never get old for me. Plus, it comes in an array of colors. I hate white subway tile with dark grouting, though.
Exactly. Over the white but love some of the colour choices.
The best thing for the lighting situation is to get smart bulbs!! Because you can literally dim them brighten the lights and change the tone of the lighting, THEY'RE AMAZING 👏
I feel your pain on mid-century side legs and brass everywhere. Or halogen lights. Ugh. I disagree with stackable subway tiles. I don't think so LOL. To me, it looks very retro and hence ugly. (my personal pet peeve is mid-century style and furniture - I grew up in 70s and 80s and that I remember as uncomfortable and ugly furniture and it will never, ever make in my home).
I also think that all white kitchen look nice. I also love marble. Not everywhere, but appliques, e.g. countertop. I wanted to do black marble on white kitchen (or green kitchen) but my people didn't approve saying all has to be white. Also that room has no light so all white makes sense.
Oh velvet! Velvet is one of the best materials! I get that cheap, sythetic stuff that Wayfair calls velvet is not the same, but if you can run your hand over it and it feels like fur, you have high quality velvet that will last.
Not sure if used furniture is the best way to go. I think the best way is not to buy with trends and rather save and buy higher quality pieces.
And having said all of this, I like your strong opinions on things. I'm so tired of people not having an opinion.
Instant follow after the : “DON’T VOMIT BRASS!!!”. lol
I love this angry interior design vid. Agree with it all. Gonna go watch all your videos now. 🏃♀️
Agree on the subway tile.
I would like to say good bye to the pale all gray palette in every single renovation since 2012. I love a deep rich charcoal Gray and a nice Heather Gray | and those gray accents but the entire house of grays...please, for the love of baby Jesus swaddled in his fine lines, can we shtaaahhhpp it. ❤️
I love the diagonal leg but also love the straight lines-I love your style. I love that you love vintage | real furniture and get into the thrift shopping. Your energy is fantastic! Love your videos so much!
The leg thing is so on point! I loooove your perspective.
Spot on with the gallery walls. And I am so glad I was so lazy a year ago when I felt like doing our kitchen backsplash and use subway tile. I would have regretted it so bad.
No wonder Nick Lewis likes you! I’m hooked! Thank you for this!
Thank YOU for talking about the curtains hanging near the ceiling! I cringe every time I see curtains hanging just above a window. Awesome tips and tricks.
Going out to buy warm lights today.
Subway tile is a beautiful classic. Most people do not live in a manner that would be conducive to keeping subway tile looking it’s best. It’s great for a Parisian bistro situation- the rest of the time- it’s a cheap cop-out. Very very few people can “pull it off” in a graceful manner. So yes- agree with you for sure!
First house was dark cabinets, this one in doing white. Always liked the look.
God! Thank you! I can’t stand when people don’t group their frames properly. I just want to rearrange them and put them closer together and usually on a smaller wall. That. Yes
Thank you for existing!! I had started to give up trying to find design channels that weren’t so basic. Where’s the taste gone??? I love your channel!!
My kitchen is dark green, cabinets are black and there’s lots of dark metal and I’m reusing the wooden planks from a wall as a bench. Nothing is done because of fashion or anything but because it’s my taste.
I’m with you on the straight leg furniture! I never liked diagonal legs. I mix and match eras. And I have some mix metals (but mostly brushed gold) in my kitchen. I have white kitchen cabinets with a vintage looking green kitchen island and white quartz countertops with black and grey veining. I’d say we have similar style! Thanks for the great videos! Would love if you did a video about couches. I’m having a hard time figure out couches and accent chairs for my uniquely shaped living space.
My style is English country house, far away from everything "in", but I agree with all of your do's, and thankfully am not guilty of any of the don'ts. This is the first time I've "met" you, and I enjoy your no-nonsense approach, and your "old" doggie is completely adorable.
Fully agree with you. You make a lot of sense. Tell TikTok peeps to grow up.
Overuse of the word “unique.” Something unique is one of a kind, nothing else like it. It is an absolute term so something can’t be more or less unique. It’s either unique or it’s not.
This was very helpful for me! It helped me by encouraging me to branch out.
I think these curtain rods way above the windows are going to date badly. it just honestly usually looks strange and like everyone is just avoiding hemming their curtains.
I know it’s been a year but I just came across this. I agree with you on the subway tile for me it’s like shaker sale cabinets. Everyone does it, so I do not want either of those.
subway tile is the "little black dress" for updates for a few of my projects. it's there, it works, it looks good. Travertine explained your way, makes sense. Keep the videos churning, I look forward to em. Good for you.
Just a small tip: frames should be 2.5 inches apart that way they look the most "pleasing" to the eye.
Edit: it can be more than 2.5 inches but that is usually the standard, avoid placing them closer to each other because it will look weird.
That’s the dumbest recommendation I’ve ever seen. There is no goddamned “standard” when it comes to hanging art. Stop looking at magazines.
@@monkeygraborange calm down
I really appreciate hearing opinions that are different from most, goes to show that people are not following one single way of doing things all over the world!
I don’t want my vintage furniture to look vintage is a wild opinion
in 2019 I redid my family's house (the entire house needed updating, the bathroom wall crumbled) it was built in the 50's and not much had been done since the 70's so it was time. In the kitchen, I did subway tiles but they were clear, they do have a white background but the clear thing looked better with the rest of the kitchen and behind the stove, I did a complimenting tile, smaller rectangles that were white, clear, and silver metal. it looks pretty cool. I did a quartz countertop, it's white with grey sparkle but also had a little bit of a mirror chip so it sparkles and brings out the silver in the accent tile. I know grey is out but it just looks so pretty. it was a huge upgrade from the 1970s harvest gold tile that was there. I also didn't want to put tile with too much texture. Where I live we have the Tuscan kind of tile, it's very porous and I feel like it absorbs grease so much and I didn't want that for my family's kitchen since we planned to rent it out and I wanted something that was easy to keep clean. The renters love the kitchen. Mostly because I think they knew what it looked like before haha. - I also don't like the angled legs. I'm older than you and I grew up with mid-century everything and I'm not a fan, the straight legs do look slightly more modern.
I think trends are overdone. It feels cookie cutter and lacking warmth and personality. I agree with you.
i agree with everything you said especially the subway tile! i love mid century so i don’t mind the diagonal legs so much but i do wish i saw more straight legs pieces being used. the midcentury diagonal legs are over done right now.
Dude! Our philosophies on spaces overlap so much! The way you are able to show your ideas is so helpful! Thanks for sharing your take on design. Where the did subway tile in the home even come from? Seriously? How is it everywhere?
Yep to the buying from FB marketplace, consignment stores. I've gotten high quality furniture for good prices and saved $ that way.
I think it's safe to say, don't vomit any one thing, mix it up!! Way more interesting. Thanks for the "Goo" fix!!😜
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Love your style! I’m team ‘Do do the P. Wassel things. Do NOT do the NOT P. Wassel things.
I go on tik tok to interact with individuals who share similar views as me or just to have a good laugh. I go on RUclips mainly just to learn new things; whether it’s politics, true crime or interior decorating. I am very new to your channel, I started watching when I moved into my first home and realized I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to decorating a house compared to my past little apartments. I watch your videos to learn and try to take notes of ideas you mention that I didn’t even realize I liked. There are many times that we have differing opinions which is totally fine with me if not helpful because I’m able to see another side, I’m not going to bash you for being rather helpful in my home decorating dilemma. This is just my personal insight on why you might be receiving some backlash on tik tok more than you do on RUclips, I could be totally wrong with this but I just thought I’d share. I love your videos and want to thank you for your constant helpful advice, keep up the awesome work!
I definitely agree with the no vomiting rule, and everything else u said. I am guilty of using subway tile in my kitchen. But I picked a warm brown glass tile (tobacco suede is the color) and a mocha grout and couldn't be happier. When I redo my master, I will definitely explore some other tile options. Thanks for the tips. 😍😍
Love you! Frantically looking around my house for “Dont’s”! 😂🤣😂
My husband and I did our kitchen backsplash with a grey hexagon tile...I love it
Just few days ago I told my husband let’s update the kitchen backsplash, but no subway tile. Thanks. I needed that.
Like your ideas, Paige. I only hesitate about eschewing subway tiles that have been tried and true for decades - at least you don't go screaming mad over the 1"x1" multi-colored, shimmery glass backsplash tiles you got at Home Depot and now hate! Subway tiles also make the kitchen look neat -- and for me inject a hint of retro even when all else is modern. But, yes, everyone is doing them because so many designers have been behind them. But, I like your suggestion about installing them differently. I also dislike (no, hate!) splayed-leg furniture! Good job!
I loathe when any tile is lined up in rows. Love textured ceramic and subway tiles can’t help it.
Wow - you really make sense - loved it all.
as someone who works in a lighting showroom that uses almost exclusive LED bulbs, do yourself a favor and replace ALL bulbs in your home with LED bulbs that are EITHER 2000K, 2500K, OR 2700K for that WARM COLORED LIGHT (K stands for Kelvin it measures the color temperature of the light i.e. warm or cool colored). People are scared of LED because they think its all that super cool blue-ish bright light but the LED technology has come so far since then that you can have LED bulbs that mimic TRUE candlelight. PLUS you'll never have to change them (or at least not for like 20 years) AND they use less energy+will save you money on your electric bill:)
I am all about eclectic and lighting is EVERYTHING!