2 I can think of are: Pet gear that looks like it came from the pet store. Alternatively, pet gear disguised as furniture (like a pet crate disguised as an end table) looks much better. Plastic toilet paper holder rods
LIFE! In today's world it is getting so boring. it seems like many people want to look the same like clones...same wig hairstyle, same body shape, same everything! Likewise, people are willing to throw away their own personal style in their own private spaces to make their home decor all look the same! Wow! BORING!! Nothing worth seeing there. You see one, you see all. There is nothing like having your own sense of style and unique taste. It adds interest and great aesthetic appeal. Don't succumb to " peer pressure" and be forced to spend what you do not have and rake up high debts. It is ok to be you. Delve into your own creativity and expressions. Believe me it is quite fine to do so!
Well dammmm said. I too dont follow all these fad trends. Trends are for followers. I have my own style and i always get lots of compliments. Your home need to match your personality to me. My opinion only!!
Clutter makes your home look busy. Also curtains , hang curtains closer to the ceiling. If possible, upgrade your curtain brackets as well. Matching pillows on living room sofa. If you buy a sofa from places like rooms to go or something like that, nothing wrong with it but it usually come with matching pillows. Buy some pillow inserts and get different sizes, colors, and patterns, a mix of pillows upgrade the room, also a centerpiece rug that’s too small for the space also make the room look cheap. There are so many ways to upgrade your space. My personal style is yet real and use color to add to the space. Add color in your accessories, pillows, artwork, etc. Yea those are my few tips to add but the video is great.
@@msnandimarie7023 If you have them on a bookshelf, may I ask how you organize? according to height, or with the largest ones in the center and the smallest ones at the end? Or by paperback versus Hardback?
@Lisa Schooler The neatest way to keep your books is by size and type (hard cover vs paperbacks). From that you go by color. Most bookshelves Ive seen avoid paperbacks though. I have mine tucked away in a bin since they damage easier than hard covers and keep the hardcovers only on the bookshelves. You can also declutter books by donating ones you've never considered to re read and are just pilling up dust in your storage spaces. Be careful when you purchase new books by ensuring to buy hardcovers only or get book sleeves and make them all match.
I don’t put my decorative pillows on my sofas because people don’t know how to treat them. They just flop their big behinds on them like they’re seat cushions. It’s so aggravating.🤬
The fact that they just plop down aggressively on furniture period is rude! People are very disrespectful to your home including the one's that live there! 🤬😤😤
I tell people where to sit now and it's a wooden table that I can clean after because I've seen people laying pancakes on their couch lol,and I have a no shoes policy...I'm a mess lol.
I just want to say a point my husband made, I'm in the middle of changing alot of the packaged stuff into glass and plastic nice containers I was going to put the tide pods in a glass jar but he suggested leaving it as is because although he agreed it would be nicer and our kids don't generally have access to it, they could at some point and now the child proof lock could have been a last wall of protection it's gone so if you have young kids in your home consider leaving medication, cleaners and laundry soaps in their original packaging for that reason
@@lsampson01 how would a label prevent toddlers who don't read or don't care from eating it? Not trying to sound rude just really confused by your comment I'm almost wondering if you ment to put it under someone else's comment lol
I'm going to be honest, some of the furniture you showed, like the cloth covered cardboard drawers, still look cheap. My advice, get the highest quality item item for you budget, and that might mean going to thrift stores or garage sales instead of buying cheapy mass produced furniture. Look for a really nice, solid piece that fits your style and budget and is high quality so it will last a while and hold resale value. You can apply this to soft furnishings as well. I like linen curtains and I have high ceilings so they can be expensive, but I looked on ebay for deals and got them for half off. I could have easily spent the same amount on polyester curtains but I got higher quality for my budget.
A lot of the things she mentioned are fine but it all about a person's particular taste. What she is describing is based on her taste and personality, everyone just simply might not like it.
Saaame 🤜🤛 flat burnished amber spray paint made all my vents & outlets look amazing! I used gilding wax to paint my thermostat & placed a shelf under it 😅 people always think it's a decor piece
@@chelabuford7106 there’s no need to remove the paint when outlet and switch covers are abt .60 a piece! It’s not worth the hassle when they are so cheap!
You can find really nice glass containers at thrift stores. Clean them up, spray paint them,(I like the mercury glass effect, and voila! Beautiful pieces for a fraction of the cost. I buy clothing too. I got a Ralph Lauren wool skirt, and a Tommy Hilfiger sweater for $6 each!
Hahaha I was cracking up laughing throughout this b/c I’m guilty of Violating so many of these 😂😂😂 I’m going to get it together. Thank you for what you do and keep up the great work! You look beautiful too btw! ✨
The new outlets/switch plates is HUGE. We sold our condo last year and didn't have to do much, but did clean and repaint baseboards, and changed all the outlets. Just doing that made the whole space feel fresh and modern!
Me: Looking at the sales for plastic drawers as an easy option to store my stuff🤗 Wayna: Don’t store your stuff in plastic drawers…it looks cheap. Me: ….😣😣😣
I am so showing this to my husband! Everything you say not to do, my husband does them, and they make me cringe. Everything you say to do, are already on my list to do! ❤️ You rock! Thank you from Florida!
I love this! And every single thing you mentioned is true! It took me sooo long to get this 😩 My apartment was a hot mess in my 20’s, but now, that I’ve learned these basics, FINALLY, my home looks way more sleek & modern than it actually is!
These, I think, also make a home look cheap (or at least uncomfortable and sometimes you don't even realize it til someone points it out): lighting that's too cold-colored (blue on the spectrum); a single overhead light in a room; painted-over light switches and outlets; painted surfaces that look bumpy from too many coats of paint or lack of sanding; scratched or gouged stair risers; dirty or outdated cabinet fixtures; upholstered furniture on a hard floor with no rug.
Hey Wayna, I'm a first-time viewer and I KNEW after only a few minutes of watching your video that I was definitely going to subscribe! You have very doable upgrades and I really like your presentation style: gentle, relaxing, sophisticated, and knowledgeable. I look forward to viewing many more episodes on your channel!
Hey girl hey!! It's Judi from Clemmons, North Carolina and I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL and I agree with literally everything you said and I'm trying to get back to work so I can DIY our apartment even though it's a rental like yours, I am so glad you give alternatives for non-permanent fixes!!!
YES I love a dresser as “other” furniture. I don’t have a linen closet so right now I’m on the hunt for a “dresser on dresser” style or even a chest of drawers in my hall is a home for linens. I’m renting right now and I am LOVING all these peel and stick options for EVERYTHING from the ceiling to the floors!!!
Thank you so much. I am definitely not a decorator, and I'm guilty of some of these..but I'm with you on all of them, hate plastic totes (except for in the closet), and absolutely hate wires or cables visible. I need these videos!!! So keep em coming! Thank you again.
thanx! helpful tips for renting a space on a budget,it doesnt seem too overwhelming and i like that you mix high end looking things with thecheaper looking.
Thank you for your helpful advices. But I just can't get away from my old fashion vertical blinds. I once had a burglary committed in my home and since then, I don't like strangers being able to look into my home.
These are great tips and very economical. I love how you mixed budget and extravagant options. I def mix the two in my home. From Target, Home Gkkds, Crate and Barrel, West Elm, and Pier One.... i am always amazed at the great finds if youre willing to look. The clearance section is always where I startand I am rarely dissapointed.
I don’t know of any rentals here in my city that would allow tenants to paint their walls or change curtains/blinds. When I go into renting an apartment again, I might use some cling wall tiles, etc to add to the ugly boring builder beige walls and ugly textured ceilings. Love your ideas and tips! 😊❤️🇨🇦
There’s peel and stick wall paper (not like our grandmas lol) that u could also use for your walls/cupboards/countertops and u can remove your outlets/knobs & blinds you just have to put everything back the way u found it when you first moved in.
Often times rental place will let you paint if you show them the color you are going to use and ask and get written permission from the landlord. When they allow this they will usually ask you to paint it back to their original color when you move out.
I love, love, love what you do! I found you when I was putting up my vinyl privacy. Thank you for that video. I did put the plastic drawers against a very long wall. BUT, I painted them in coordinating colors. It worked. 😁
I am right there with you on renting and not decorating. You are on point. I use the feather pillows with the nice colors with zippers. I just changed out covers last night! Save money on purchasing new pillows.
I’m getting my first apartment in 2 months after living with roommates and family my whole life. I’m so excited to decorate my new place and your channel has inspired me so much.
I thank you for your advice. I'm in the process of decorating my loft that is just enough room for me. Yes I'm renting but I'm going to make it feel like my future home. Everything you said hit home for me thank you again.
I think I am officially old. I remember when roller shades went *out* of fashion. And now I am having an existential crisis because my brain is still in 1990 and thinks roller shades are bad. Thanks for all the tips! I'm going to cry in a corner now.
I came across your channel because I was looking for a way to hide our wall mounted tv cord. Now I’m obsessed!!! Amazing content!!!! I’ve learned so much!
Easy tip for color, just pick a fabric that you like the colors. Fabrics are designed by professionals. Pick one as your dominant and use the other colors in the fabric for accents/accessories. You’re not using the fabric other than to get color ideas.
I'm new to your part 2 video on "This makes your home look cheap" (10 reasons). Thanks for your insight. I'm guilty of the "blank" walls😯. I'll be sure to look out for your videos. Again, thanks for sharing
For the comment on the 55” TV, You need a bracket for the TV size. Our 60 inch has been hanging for over a year. There are specific brackets for 55” upwards.
Oh I definitely agree about color combinations. Tip: I hire a home interior designer who also specializes in color combinations for interior and exterior of your home. Best investment we made. Everyone is into black and white and I'm just over those two combinations. Also agree with window treatments we invested in doing shutters and it does give the our home a rich vibe.
If I see one more living room with a beige sofa, gold trim cocktail table and a lot of that cheap stuff from Ross for decor I will scream. Every decor vlogger on you tube has the exact same decor. It is sad. They all think they are doing it to death.
@@lindahutson7204 LOL you're so right. And there is lot of people in their comments saying how great their decor looks. People should just keep it real. There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism. Just need to be respectful.
I thought I was the only one. I just can't with all the so called "farm house" & so much white everywhere it's practically blinding lol call me old fashioned, but I love dark earth tones (like the mocha colored paint lol)
@@lindahutson7204 I’m curious about what you meant by cheap stuff from Ross. I’m disabled so it’s very hard for me to get out and shop. (My home decor Theme is mostly Amazon!) you referring to things like throw-pillows or maybe candleholders? Picture frames? I have heard people say not to put any kind of words, like the little signs that have two lines in two different fonts. I love the little signs! Please be specific and help me not to live in a cheap-looking house! 😊
I agree with everything, I also have one of the dressers you have in suggestion #2 and I love it. I know this is an interior design channel, but your skin is beautiful. I know whatever you post is always fresh and relatable, thank you so much 😊!
Thank you for the video, great insight. I know the original packaging of products in the store were designed to catch your eye. This is great for retail, but the visual noise in your home is off putting when you group multiple items together. I can’t agree with you more about removing original packaging! 🥰
I have gone through phases of removing products from original packaging and putting them into cute and matching containers. My problem is that I miss out on referring to directions (especially with foods) and expiration dates and slowly have reverted back to busy, mismatched packaging. I appreciate your point about how packaging is designed to catch your eye, which becomes cluttered looking in your home - I just need to find a balance on saving info I may actually need from the packaging.
I am a new subscriber and finally retired and moved into our 'forever' home!!! I will definitely try to catch up on all your videos. thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
New subscriber. OMG was looking or browsing on RUclips for easy way to hang a tv without making a giant project out of it. So I came across your video. How to hide tv wires and mount a tv with no drill. And to be honest I did not have faith in you I’m ashamed of why. Because your a pretty woman I’m like right. Probably something really stupid. Boy oh boy was I TOTALLY WRONG. You had the best video by far very simple and you explained yourself in a way that everyone can understand. So the age old lesson just got reinforced tenfold. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Especially a beautiful book. Thank you very much for that great video. And have happy and blessed holidays. 😀😀😀
I love these videos! Right now is not the best time to buy! Hell no. In my town, a 3 bedroom home is almost half a million in the hood! The devil is a bald headed liar. I will make my townhome as gorgeous as possible while saving. Thanks for the great ideas.
Same.. I'm from Houston (third ward which is the hood) and has went through gentrification. Lots of homes has been renovated or new builds going up & they are damn near half a million
Hey Wayna I am a 32 year old country gal watching you from Oklahoma. I have a very modern and glam style tho. And it's very hard to find the look Im going for in this town! I swear I was supposed to live in CA or something lol.. So I just purchased my 1st home and I found your page and started watching for a few tips hanging my tv, organizing and mow this one. I stayed up half the night with my notebook. I love your tips please keep the videos coming. ✊🏽😍✨👏🏽
Hello, I love your advice, I understand hiding exposed wires on a TV that is hung on the wall, however, no one ever speak about hiding the cable box or internet accessories. I would appreciate your help.
The plastic drawers is so true! Just bought my first house in January and I refurbished my wood bedroom set and added new knobs. I’ve been shaking my head at my plastic bin! Gotta go! Btw, nice video!
Your TV that's hanging at the end of the bed is hanging past where the wall ends. While I agree w some of your points, some of the options you showed look cheap. But every one has their own taste, & since they have to live there, then they should do what makes them happy. Cheers to everyone
I love this. I pretty much have done all of these things you are talking about. That why everyone is amazed when they come to my home. Everyone I know wants me to decorate their home. You gave me 1 extra advance that I didn't know: food in cabinet. That is so great. ❤️
Do u do virtual consultations…I don’t have the eye and I’m a renter and would love to have a glam home but don’t how to start even after watching videos lol…. I need good storage ideas …I prolly need to declutter too
I love this. ❤ if I didn't have little ones running around, I'da had more quality furniture (Glass, Crystal, Mirror, marble, Cherry Wood, All white bathroom 🥰 etc). But soon, soon 😌
Hey wayna, I'm Judy. just flip'n through utube and saw you and thought I'd ck out your channel. Loved your suggestions to keep your place from look'n cheap and a mess. I totally agree with your suggestions and I thank you. Can't wait to see more of your videos. Bye
West Elm has great pillow inserts and pillow covers. High Fashion Home has great pillows as well. Great ideas, but interior design is subjective. Everything is not for everybody.
You’re absolutely correct! Plastic containers sitting in the living room, kitchen counters have a thousand items on it. I can go on and on but I’ll stop for now
I love all your videos Wayna! Thank you for all of your wonderful tips.. I do want to say that those who say you can't hang a 55 inch on the bracket you use are incorrect. I have a 55 inch in my bedroom and it has been hanging for well over a year now with no issue.
I agree I always say wall art and home accessories is jewelry for the home. Making home decor is absolutely so calming and satisfying! I love the container idea that one I haven't done.
I live in the Midwest; I love your tips and design hacks. I never put much thought into designing a space and to not make it look cheap. My mindset is more on an academic level. I mean I keep my space clean but, I don’t put much thought into it. I was told in order to be great at something you should focus on one thing at a time. I’m going to follow you more often to get more tips. Thanks again!❤️❤️
Thank you honeybun for the great tips. I thought I would die laughing about the plastic containers. I have one in my kitchen that I'm waiting to find the right piece to replace it. My husband HATES IT 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yall are talking about 55 inch TVs on the wall...I have had an 86 inch on the wall for 3 years *installed with the correct mount* and have had no problems at all. What did I miss?
I happen to stumble across this vid looking for another video, but I absolutely love your tips 😂 I’m not really guilty of too many of them, but I definitely took notes. This vid was def needed for a lot of ppl who don’t care to admit it 🤣 thanks for your contribution to making homes and spaces more fabulous.
Agreed. We have 55 and 75" tvs that are hung. Some wall mounted, some ceiling mounted. Very secure. Don't have to worry about them being bumped into or anything and they are securely bolted into the studs.
@@levelupgoddess9289 Ask the landlord of its ok to mount (and not hurt your security deposit), then all of they could do it for you or if they are on with you doing it. Offer the option of using 2 by 4 to bolt to the wall/ studs, then put the mount to it. If not, we've had a 65" at a point that we had mounted on a stand with shelves for things like game systems.
Hello Wayna, I'm new to your channel. Currently, residing in Minnesota 😩🤦🏾♀️ native of Chicago. Yes, I'm guilty of some of these, but we live and learn. Too funny with that karate chop pillow🤣 but it's so true. The wall electrical wall plates, my husband did not understand and couldn't see how nice new wall covers will look. Once, I changed them out he loved them😊and the plastic storage bin absolutely not! Please hid it if you can't let go. Thanks for sharing.
oooh totally unaware that NOT hanging your television looks cheap. I thought I was making progress when I decided to even purchase a tv for my common area lol Btw, how do you hide those cable wires that are wrapped around an entire room?
My mother passed away Oct 2020. She was in a condo for 25 yrs. Blue carpet, yellow walls..to prep for sale we painted all white, graphite color carpet changed ALL electrical plates. It looked amazing!! Love your tips!
I have a question: Should you just use one large art piece? If you use more on opposite sides of the walls do they need to go together? That's what I'm confused about.
I love the dresser idea. I've been looking for a dining buffet but have not found many I like within the budget I'm willing to spend. I didn't think of dressers. My struggle are the blinds. I have a lot of them
Hey boo! What did I miss? What else makes a room look cheap? WATCH PART 2- ruclips.net/video/orufE3AyefA/видео.html
I think dull lighting makes a room look cheap. A simple change of a light bulb could make all the difference.
@@SimplyNiseyYT Facts!!!
Very interesting thank you...
2 I can think of are:
Pet gear that looks like it came from the pet store. Alternatively, pet gear disguised as furniture (like a pet crate disguised as an end table) looks much better.
Plastic toilet paper holder rods
That DIY artwork in the Blank walls tip..do you have a video?? Soooo glad I found your channel yesterday 🤎🤎
At the end of the day, decorate YOUR space according to YOUR style and YOUR budget.
PRECISELY!
Thats the exact message I got from this video.
Yes!
ABSOLUTELY! 💜
That part
LIFE! In today's world it is getting so boring. it seems like many people want to look the same like clones...same wig hairstyle, same body shape, same everything! Likewise, people are willing to throw away their own personal style in their own private spaces to make their home decor all look the same! Wow! BORING!! Nothing worth seeing there. You see one, you see all. There is nothing like having your own sense of style and unique taste. It adds interest and great aesthetic appeal. Don't succumb to " peer pressure" and be forced to spend what you do not have and rake up high debts. It is ok to be you. Delve into your own creativity and expressions. Believe me it is quite fine to do so!
Thank you
I’m so glad you spoke the truth I’m with you on that thanks 🙏🏽
Absolutely
Well dammmm said. I too dont follow all these fad trends. Trends are for followers. I have my own style and i always get lots of compliments. Your home need to match your personality to me. My opinion only!!
Excellent comment, thank you!☺️
The Nene clip at the beginning sent me 🤣
Did you peep 👀 my white refrigerator? Lol 😂
@@Waynaworld lol. I had to go back and see bc I didn't notice at first. Your home is truly beautiful. I'm looking forward to using these tips soon!
@@SimplyNiseyYT Thank you sis!
The CLIP!!! It made me cry.. Nene stop!!!!!
😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂
Clutter makes your home look busy. Also curtains , hang curtains closer to the ceiling. If possible, upgrade your curtain brackets as well. Matching pillows on living room sofa. If you buy a sofa from places like rooms to go or something like that, nothing wrong with it but it usually come with matching pillows. Buy some pillow inserts and get different sizes, colors, and patterns, a mix of pillows upgrade the room, also a centerpiece rug that’s too small for the space also make the room look cheap. There are so many ways to upgrade your space. My personal style is yet real and use color to add to the space. Add color in your accessories, pillows, artwork, etc. Yea those are my few tips to add but the video is great.
Great tips
Awesome tips
I'm a clutter bug. My thing is too many books!
@@msnandimarie7023 If you have them on a bookshelf, may I ask how you organize? according to height, or with the largest ones in the center and the smallest ones at the end? Or by paperback versus Hardback?
@Lisa Schooler The neatest way to keep your books is by size and type (hard cover vs paperbacks). From that you go by color. Most bookshelves Ive seen avoid paperbacks though. I have mine tucked away in a bin since they damage easier than hard covers and keep the hardcovers only on the bookshelves. You can also declutter books by donating ones you've never considered to re read and are just pilling up dust in your storage spaces. Be careful when you purchase new books by ensuring to buy hardcovers only or get book sleeves and make them all match.
I don’t put my decorative pillows on my sofas because people don’t know how to treat them. They just flop their big behinds on them like they’re seat cushions. It’s so aggravating.🤬
The fact that they just plop down aggressively on furniture period is rude! People are very disrespectful to your home including the one's that live there! 🤬😤😤
@@kimberlynotkim2682 that last part.💯
So True, I could just scream sometimes when someone sits on my beautiful pillows that I spend a pretty penny on!!!
I tell people where to sit now and it's a wooden table that I can clean after because I've seen people laying pancakes on their couch lol,and I have a no shoes policy...I'm a mess lol.
Yup... I can only have pleather pillows bc I have 5 kid's (3 human 2 dog's)
I just want to say a point my husband made, I'm in the middle of changing alot of the packaged stuff into glass and plastic nice containers I was going to put the tide pods in a glass jar but he suggested leaving it as is because although he agreed it would be nicer and our kids don't generally have access to it, they could at some point and now the child proof lock could have been a last wall of protection it's gone so if you have young kids in your home consider leaving medication, cleaners and laundry soaps in their original packaging for that reason
Or you can invest in a label maker.
@@lsampson01 how would a label prevent toddlers who don't read or don't care from eating it? Not trying to sound rude just really confused by your comment I'm almost wondering if you ment to put it under someone else's comment lol
She never said to take MEDICATION out of the bottles and perhaps teach your child what is FOOD vs a Tide Pod. LOL
@@colettemazlack9566 obviously she didnt, I was just posting as a reminder and you can teach all you want accidents can still happen
@@flamesgirlable9903 my mom always kept medication in her room, not in the kitchen or pantry
I'm going to be honest, some of the furniture you showed, like the cloth covered cardboard drawers, still look cheap. My advice, get the highest quality item item for you budget, and that might mean going to thrift stores or garage sales instead of buying cheapy mass produced furniture. Look for a really nice, solid piece that fits your style and budget and is high quality so it will last a while and hold resale value.
You can apply this to soft furnishings as well. I like linen curtains and I have high ceilings so they can be expensive, but I looked on ebay for deals and got them for half off. I could have easily spent the same amount on polyester curtains but I got higher quality for my budget.
A lot of the things she mentioned are fine but it all about a person's particular taste. What she is describing is based on her taste and personality, everyone just simply might not like it.
Fix ur place to ur liking. Less is best for, living many places it gets tiresome to me, redecorating. Cozy & Comfy ❣🥰
I use Metallic Spray paint or Contact paper to "change" my outlet covers; quick, economical & easy to personalize.
Thanks for this tip! I can easily clean off the spray paint from a plastic outlet when I move out too 🙌🏾
Saaame 🤜🤛 flat burnished amber spray paint made all my vents & outlets look amazing! I used gilding wax to paint my thermostat & placed a shelf under it 😅 people always think it's a decor piece
@Nena Awesome !💯
@@GeniaBGolden Great tip! How do you remove the paint please?! Thank you!
@@chelabuford7106 there’s no need to remove the paint when outlet and switch covers are abt .60 a piece!
It’s not worth the hassle when they are so cheap!
You can find really nice glass containers at thrift stores. Clean them up, spray paint them,(I like the mercury glass effect, and voila! Beautiful pieces for a fraction of the cost. I buy clothing too. I got a Ralph Lauren wool skirt, and a Tommy Hilfiger sweater for $6 each!
My favorite affirmation when it comes to deco. "I love beauty, order, and semetry" .... I keeps me on track...
Hahaha I was cracking up laughing throughout this b/c I’m guilty of Violating so many of these 😂😂😂 I’m going to get it together. Thank you for what you do and keep up the great work! You look beautiful too btw! ✨
You’re not alone 😂
The new outlets/switch plates is HUGE. We sold our condo last year and didn't have to do much, but did clean and repaint baseboards, and changed all the outlets. Just doing that made the whole space feel fresh and modern!
Me: Looking at the sales for plastic drawers as an easy option to store my stuff🤗
Wayna: Don’t store your stuff in plastic drawers…it looks cheap.
Me: ….😣😣😣
😂😂😂😂😂
If you put it up somewhere it’s fine and I’ve found some cute plastic drawers that look like basket weave
I love the sad faces. So cute with that advice Wayna gave. I was like oops myself. I have them in my kid's room! Sigh.
I am so showing this to my husband! Everything you say not to do, my husband does them, and they make me cringe. Everything you say to do, are already on my list to do! ❤️ You rock! Thank you from Florida!
I love this! And every single thing you mentioned is true! It took me sooo long to get this 😩 My apartment was a hot mess in my 20’s, but now, that I’ve learned these basics, FINALLY, my home looks way more sleek & modern than it actually is!
These, I think, also make a home look cheap (or at least uncomfortable and sometimes you don't even realize it til someone points it out): lighting that's too cold-colored (blue on the spectrum); a single overhead light in a room; painted-over light switches and outlets; painted surfaces that look bumpy from too many coats of paint or lack of sanding; scratched or gouged stair risers; dirty or outdated cabinet fixtures; upholstered furniture on a hard floor with no rug.
My mom would put fancy contact paper in front of the clear drawers to conceal what’s in the drawer. Love your channel.
That's a very smart idea and pretty I'm sure.
Hey Wayna, I'm a first-time viewer and I KNEW after only a few minutes of watching your video that I was definitely going to subscribe!
You have very doable upgrades and I really like your presentation style:
gentle, relaxing, sophisticated, and knowledgeable.
I look forward to viewing many more episodes on your channel!
Hey girl hey!! It's Judi from Clemmons, North Carolina and I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL and I agree with literally everything you said and I'm trying to get back to work so I can DIY our apartment even though it's a rental like yours, I am so glad you give alternatives for non-permanent fixes!!!
When ppl put cereal plastic plates and grocery bags on top on their fridge lol I hate it!
I am shocked at how much of your recommendations are already in my home. Thanks for making me feel sooper cool.
YES I love a dresser as “other” furniture. I don’t have a linen closet so right now I’m on the hunt for a “dresser on dresser” style or even a chest of drawers in my hall is a home for linens. I’m renting right now and I am LOVING all these peel and stick options for EVERYTHING from the ceiling to the floors!!!
You for sure don’t look cheap. Very beautiful and the skin is flawless.
Thank you so much. I am definitely not a decorator, and I'm guilty of some of these..but I'm with you on all of them, hate plastic totes (except for in the closet), and absolutely hate wires or cables visible. I need these videos!!! So keep em coming! Thank you again.
Thanks Tina!
thanx! helpful tips for renting a space on a budget,it doesnt seem too overwhelming and i like that you mix high end looking things with thecheaper looking.
Thank you for your helpful advices.
But I just can't get away from my old fashion vertical blinds. I once had a burglary committed in my home and since then, I don't like strangers being able to look into my home.
2in faux wood blinds are affordable and look nice and more modern than vertical but still give you privacy
I love how you are unapologetically yourself. You come across kind and fun! All success to you:)
These are great tips and very economical. I love how you mixed budget and extravagant options. I def mix the two in my home. From Target, Home Gkkds, Crate and Barrel, West Elm, and Pier One.... i am always amazed at the great finds if youre willing to look. The clearance section is always where I startand I am rarely dissapointed.
Thanks, I hate homes/spaces that look cheap and a mess when it’s not to hard to change up something or throw it out. Thanks!!
I don’t know of any rentals here in my city that would allow tenants to paint their walls or change curtains/blinds. When I go into renting an apartment again, I might use some cling wall tiles, etc to add to the ugly boring builder beige walls and ugly textured ceilings. Love your ideas and tips! 😊❤️🇨🇦
She's blowing smoke 🌬 lease agreements prohibit majority of these things
There’s peel and stick wall paper (not like our grandmas lol) that u could also use for your walls/cupboards/countertops and u can remove your outlets/knobs & blinds you just have to put everything back the way u found it when you first moved in.
Often times rental place will let you paint if you show them the color you are going to use and ask and get written permission from the landlord. When they allow this they will usually ask you to paint it back to their original color when you move out.
Great info. I hung an 86”tv at a clients house and 3 years later it’s perfect. Perfectly leveled and not pulling away from the wall
Love this. These are all my pet peeves and that wall behind you is amazing.
I love, love, love what you do! I found you when I was putting up my vinyl privacy. Thank you for that video. I did put the plastic drawers against a very long wall. BUT, I painted them in coordinating colors. It worked. 😁
I am right there with you on renting and not decorating. You are on point. I use the feather pillows with the nice colors with zippers. I just changed out covers last night! Save money on purchasing new pillows.
I’m getting my first apartment in 2 months after living with roommates and family my whole life. I’m so excited to decorate my new place and your channel has inspired me so much.
I thank you for your advice. I'm in the process of decorating my loft that is just enough room for me. Yes I'm renting but I'm going to make it feel like my future home. Everything you said hit home for me thank you again.
I LOVE lofts! They are so versatile!
I spray-painted my plastic storage drawers and added things to it to make it look like an accent piece! Great tips Queen!
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I think I am officially old. I remember when roller shades went *out* of fashion. And now I am having an existential crisis because my brain is still in 1990 and thinks roller shades are bad.
Thanks for all the tips! I'm going to cry in a corner now.
I like vertical blinds. 😂
They are bad😂😂
Really easy is tension rod curtains. They just fit in window without having to put up rods. Not fancy but it works!
I came across your channel because I was looking for a way to hide our wall mounted tv cord. Now I’m obsessed!!!
Amazing content!!!! I’ve learned so much!
Easy tip for color, just pick a fabric that you like the colors. Fabrics are designed by professionals. Pick one as your dominant and use the other colors in the fabric for accents/accessories. You’re not using the fabric other than to get color ideas.
I'm new to your part 2 video on "This makes your home
look cheap" (10 reasons). Thanks for your insight.
I'm guilty of the "blank" walls😯. I'll be sure to look out for your videos.
Again, thanks for sharing
For the comment on the 55” TV, You need a bracket for the TV size. Our 60 inch has been hanging for over a year. There are specific brackets for 55” upwards.
I have had a 55 inch hung in my wall since 2011… and another one in the basement since 2017.. never had a issue, never knew you shouldn’t
I'm from the UK and I actually love vertical blinds 🤷♀️ I've just moved and paid out a lot of money for vertical blinds in all my windows
Your mom and other family members are so fortunate to have you in their lives! Thanks for the fast track decorating course!!!🦋
Georgia: we have our 75 inch TV wall mounted on a swivel wall mount. Love it. Never have had any problems for five years now. Great video 🎉
Oh I definitely agree about color combinations. Tip: I hire a home interior designer who also specializes in color combinations for interior and exterior of your home. Best investment we made. Everyone is into black and white and I'm just over those two combinations. Also agree with window treatments we invested in doing shutters and it does give the our home a rich vibe.
If I see one more living room with a beige sofa, gold trim cocktail table and a lot of that cheap stuff from Ross for decor I will scream. Every decor vlogger on you tube has the exact same decor. It is sad. They all think they are doing it to death.
@@lindahutson7204 LOL you're so right. And there is lot of people in their comments saying how great their decor looks. People should just keep it real. There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism. Just need to be respectful.
I thought I was the only one. I just can't with all the so called "farm house" & so much white everywhere it's practically blinding lol call me old fashioned, but I love dark earth tones (like the mocha colored paint lol)
@@lindahutson7204 I’m curious about what you meant by cheap stuff from Ross. I’m disabled so it’s very hard for me to get out and shop. (My home decor Theme is mostly Amazon!) you referring to things like throw-pillows or maybe candleholders? Picture frames? I have heard people say not to put any kind of words, like the little signs that have two lines in two different fonts. I love the little signs! Please be specific and help me not to live in a cheap-looking house! 😊
@@TheNanabanana127Well, call me cheap because I use Amazon almost daily (while feeling extreme guilt for doing so...) and I freakin LOVE Ross!🥳
I agree with everything, I also have one of the dressers you have in suggestion #2 and I love it. I know this is an interior design channel, but your skin is beautiful. I know whatever you post is always fresh and relatable, thank you so much 😊!
From Ky. Love these ideas!! Have been looking for ways to upgrade my home and make it more modern ❤ Thanks for posting.
Thank you for the video, great insight. I know the original packaging of products in the store were designed to catch your eye. This is great for retail, but the visual noise in your home is off putting when you group multiple items together. I can’t agree with you more about removing original packaging! 🥰
Except not safe for things like the Tide pods. Safety issue. Looks like Candy to children & it is deadly if ingested
I have gone through phases of removing products from original packaging and putting them into cute and matching containers. My problem is that I miss out on referring to directions (especially with foods) and expiration dates and slowly have reverted back to busy, mismatched packaging. I appreciate your point about how packaging is designed to catch your eye, which becomes cluttered looking in your home - I just need to find a balance on saving info I may actually need from the packaging.
I love your videos, I am a renter and Im totally OCD about changing my decor every season. Love ya!!!
I liked this video! Simple and straight to the point. Lol as you were talking, I started looking around my apartment like, “mm yea, she’s right!” 🤣🤣
I am a new subscriber and finally retired and moved into our 'forever' home!!! I will definitely try to catch up on all your videos. thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
New subscriber. OMG was looking or browsing on RUclips for easy way to hang a tv without making a giant project out of it. So I came across your video. How to hide tv wires and mount a tv with no drill. And to be honest I did not have faith in you I’m ashamed of why. Because your a pretty woman I’m like right. Probably something really stupid. Boy oh boy was I TOTALLY WRONG. You had the best video by far very simple and you explained yourself in a way that everyone can understand. So the age old lesson just got reinforced tenfold. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Especially a beautiful book. Thank you very much for that great video. And have happy and blessed holidays. 😀😀😀
I appreciated you mentioning the tide pods part and displaying products differently outside of its original packaging ✅
I love these videos! Right now is not the best time to buy! Hell no. In my town, a 3 bedroom home is almost half a million in the hood! The devil is a bald headed liar. I will make my townhome as gorgeous as possible while saving. Thanks for the great ideas.
I am cracking up😂😂😂! Not a bald headed liar!? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂! I can’t wait to use this!!!!
Lawd. Not a bald headed liar 😭
Same.. I'm from Houston (third ward which is the hood) and has went through gentrification. Lots of homes has been renovated or new builds going up & they are damn near half a million
Whew chile!!!! Not a bald headed liar!!! I was thinking moreso along the lines of a lowdown, funky, cheesy, snaggle toothed scaly wag!!!😩😩😩🤭
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Hey Wayna I am a 32 year old country gal watching you from Oklahoma. I have a very modern and glam style tho. And it's very hard to find the look Im going for in this town! I swear I was supposed to live in CA or something lol.. So I just purchased my 1st home and I found your page and started watching for a few tips hanging my tv, organizing and mow this one. I stayed up half the night with my notebook. I love your tips please keep the videos coming. ✊🏽😍✨👏🏽
On point! I don't even like the plastic drawers in my closet. Put a dresser/ drawers in there looks custom!
Facts!!!
Thanks for the tide advice. I will start taking them out now. Keep it coming honie...
I don't agree with taking the labels from packaging. As long as they're neatly displayed and organized.
You can cut any instruction label off and tape it to the bottom of the new container
Guilty of a few of these 😅 thanks for the tips. Definitely a big help as I have no eye when it comes to interior decorating.
Removing labels from toiletries in bathroom is a must. I do it all the time I get amber glass bottles and add label - uk
I’m so glad to learn that I’m not in violation of any of your tips.
Hello, I love your advice, I understand hiding exposed wires on a TV that is hung on the wall, however, no one ever speak about hiding the cable box or internet accessories. I would appreciate your help.
All of my things are actually hidden behind the tv..I was amazed at how the installer did it!! Whole new level of a sleek and clean look!!
The plastic drawers is so true! Just bought my first house in January and I refurbished my wood bedroom set and added new knobs. I’ve been shaking my head at my plastic bin! Gotta go! Btw, nice video!
Your TV that's hanging at the end of the bed is hanging past where the wall ends. While I agree w some of your points, some of the options you showed look cheap. But every one has their own taste, & since they have to live there, then they should do what makes them happy. Cheers to everyone
I love this. I pretty much have done all of these things you are talking about. That why everyone is amazed when they come to my home. Everyone I know wants me to decorate their home. You gave me 1 extra advance that I didn't know: food in cabinet. That is so great. ❤️
Do u do virtual consultations…I don’t have the eye and I’m a renter and would love to have a glam home but don’t how to start even after watching videos lol…. I need good storage ideas …I prolly need to declutter too
Please my 75 and 65in TVs have been hung for the past 5yrs. I love your advice keep them coming
Why shouldn’t you hang a 55” TV? I have a 65” and an 80”, both hung. And why do people like to karate chop their pillows? I HATE that! 🙄😒
Well the karate chop helps me to relieve stress, but I’m not sure 🤔 about others. 🤣
@@Waynaworld - 😂😂😂❤️
Me to, not cute to me. A lot of people are monkey see monkey do.
@@Waynaworld 😆
Nice! My sister has no idea why I hate leaving stuff in the original packaging. 😆
I love this. ❤ if I didn't have little ones running around, I'da had more quality furniture (Glass, Crystal, Mirror, marble, Cherry Wood, All white bathroom 🥰 etc). But soon, soon 😌
Hey wayna, I'm Judy. just flip'n through utube and saw you and thought I'd ck out your channel. Loved your suggestions to keep your place from look'n cheap and a mess. I totally agree with your suggestions and I thank you. Can't wait to see more of your videos. Bye
West Elm has great pillow inserts and pillow covers. High Fashion Home has great pillows as well. Great ideas, but interior design is subjective. Everything is not for everybody.
Hi Wayne! Thanks for the great tips! I'm a new landlord and I want my rental to look great for my tenants.
Love these tips! Love the wall behind you as well!! Tutorial??
You are s a very good speaker, your video was comprehensive and easy to watch .
So the television looks tacky/cheap the way you hung in the corner. It's clearly too big hanging off the side like that.
I noticed that too; I agree.
You’re absolutely correct! Plastic containers sitting in the living room, kitchen counters have a thousand items on it. I can go on and on but I’ll stop for now
I love all your videos Wayna! Thank you for all of your wonderful tips.. I do want to say that those who say you can't hang a 55 inch on the bracket you use are incorrect. I have a 55 inch in my bedroom and it has been hanging for well over a year now with no issue.
Oh my blank walls!! 😭😭 Nice tips! I'm keeping them in mind as I'm doing a reno now. Im going to look for your part 1! Thanks for sharing 💕
I agree I always say wall art and home accessories is jewelry for the home. Making home decor is absolutely so calming and satisfying! I love the container idea that one I haven't done.
I live in the Midwest; I love your tips and design hacks. I never put much thought into designing a space and to not make it look cheap. My mindset is more on an academic level. I mean I keep my space clean but, I don’t put much thought into it. I was told in order to be great at something you should focus on one thing at a time. I’m going to follow you more often to get more tips. Thanks again!❤️❤️
Thank you honeybun for the great tips. I thought I would die laughing about the plastic containers. I have one in my kitchen that I'm waiting to find the right piece to replace it. My husband HATES IT 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’ve always brought new decorative pillow cases and just put them over my pillows as well
Yall are talking about 55 inch TVs on the wall...I have had an 86 inch on the wall for 3 years *installed with the correct mount* and have had no problems at all. What did I miss?
I happen to stumble across this vid looking for another video, but I absolutely love your tips 😂 I’m not really guilty of too many of them, but I definitely took notes. This vid was def needed for a lot of ppl who don’t care to admit it 🤣 thanks for your contribution to making homes and spaces more fabulous.
Love these tips! And you can definitely mount larger TV’s (as I look at my 65” with hidden wires), just need to have the appropriate brackets.
Agreed. We have 55 and 75" tvs that are hung. Some wall mounted, some ceiling mounted. Very secure. Don't have to worry about them being bumped into or anything and they are securely bolted into the studs.
Absolutely!! Ours are all 75inch and wall mounted. Will be getting a bigger one soon for the media room and it will also be mounted 😃🥰
Exactly, all of my TVs are mounted all of them are 55in+
How does that work when u are in a rental? I want to do that but dont want to put nail in the walls.
@@levelupgoddess9289 Ask the landlord of its ok to mount (and not hurt your security deposit), then all of they could do it for you or if they are on with you doing it. Offer the option of using 2 by 4 to bolt to the wall/ studs, then put the mount to it. If not, we've had a 65" at a point that we had mounted on a stand with shelves for things like game systems.
Hello Wayna, I'm new to your channel. Currently, residing in Minnesota 😩🤦🏾♀️ native of Chicago. Yes, I'm guilty of some of these, but we live and learn. Too funny with that karate chop pillow🤣 but it's so true. The wall electrical wall plates, my husband did not understand and couldn't see how nice new wall covers will look. Once, I changed them out he loved them😊and the plastic storage bin absolutely not! Please hid it if you can't let go. Thanks for sharing.
oooh totally unaware that NOT hanging your television looks cheap. I thought I was making progress when I decided to even purchase a tv for my common area lol Btw, how do you hide those cable wires that are wrapped around an entire room?
You coulf try cable trunking
They’ll put a metal casing over them
My mother passed away Oct 2020. She was in a condo for 25 yrs. Blue carpet, yellow walls..to prep for sale we painted all white, graphite color carpet changed ALL electrical plates. It looked amazing!! Love your tips!
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I have a question: Should you just use one large art piece? If you use more on opposite sides of the walls do they need to go together? That's what I'm confused about.
New here. I like your decorating tips. I still can’t find a way to hide cords especially the way my living room is set up
I love the dresser idea. I've been looking for a dining buffet but have not found many I like within the budget I'm willing to spend. I didn't think of dressers. My struggle are the blinds. I have a lot of them
I'm a big fan of the dressers in the living room. That's an awesome look.
I LOVE THE ROLLER SHADES ADVICE! Shoot to take them down RIGHT NOW!! I always hated them, I just didn’t know what to do❤️❤️
Please shop at more places than Amazon. Hobby lobby has a large selection of side/sofa tables, plant stands, and such priced really nicely.
We hung both of our 55” and 65” TVs. Just make sure to get good quality hanging brackets and when installing them you install them correctly.
Girl keep being amazing! I love your information. I have learned a lot. 💚
Not the Smokey outlets 😂
Great video. Thanks for the info ♥️
Thank you so much for all the tips, I love everything you said in this video! I learns a lot with you! 😘😘