Honestly, if you’re not leading the world in design style already, you SHOULD be. I love your practical approach, and I love that you appreciate a vast array of things and ideas. You just put into words what sums up what I feel is the most IMPORTANT thing concerning interior style: RESPECT THE HISTORY OF THE SPACE! That is brilliant. I have seen so many people ruin a home by trying to change something that was a focal point for that design. (I owned a beautiful home once that featured a skylight over a beautiful stairwell. When the house got older, my engineer husband wanted to just remove it, close it, and roof over it. BATTLE ROYALE! He did not win!) It was lovely to see Albert again, and as always, a pleasure to see you, Garrett. Have a wonderful Sunday! Love to the entire Le Chic Tribe! 🌻
Thank you so much for sharing, and for your lovely comment! What a compliment! I truly appreciate it. I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. Have a lovely week.😊😊🐶🐶🐶
Thank you Garrett, for calling attention to the white oak trend that is destroying so many big old trees. That's an issue for me because it takes lifetimes to grow those incredible trees, and only a few minutes to take them down. They are so much more valuable to me than trendy decorating.
Hi Garrett, I often don't leave comments on RUclips, but I cannot emphasize how much I appreciate that you jump right into the content. You don't waste any time talking about extraneous things in the beginning of your videos and I love that. I do love the dog interludes though - keep those coming as I love fur babies! Thank you for your work - the content, effort, and being succinct!
Garrett, your approach to interior design is really unique: realistic, uncomplicated and also environmently friendly. We indeed just need a space that we love, that reflects who we are. Why should we care if someone says that now for no reason suddenly something is dated, something is in?
I love your sensitivity to sustainability and waste. For that very reason we refaced our kitchen cabinets in maple (what???) because it matched a beautiful side board we had in maple and maple is beautiful and I don’t care if it’s not on trend, all wood is beautiful IMO. We also kept our granite it is so beautiful and I almost pulled it out for quartz bc it wasn’t on trend and I’m so glad I didn’t do that. Talk about waste and replacing a natural stone for fake? I have quartz in the bathroom and love it but that replaced Formica. Cabinet style, new backsplash and other updates integrated everything and we love it! Thanks for being one of the rare voices of design reason out there. And LOVE your dogs!! They’re so lucky to have you. 😁
I love maple wood for cabinetry. It's gorgeous. We had espresso stained maple wood cabinets in our first townhome we bought and to this day they were my absolute favorite. I want the same thing in our forever house. I will also always love granite over quartz. Nothing beats the gorgeous veining in natural stone. I don't care if it's on trend or not. It'll come back eventually anyway 😅
Love these points! On painted brick- if people want the lighter look- use limewash instead. It's an easy, cheap, old world practice that actually is GOOD for masonry and ages gracefully. OR just leave it alone, because brick is timeless.
I'm impressed at how careful you are with reminding people to respecting antiques and appreciation for things that are historical. Again the emphasis to be mindful of waste and curating pieces over time being more interesting than buying everything brand new then jumping on the next trend dumping everything for the trend after that is just wasteful.
You look very handsome with the mustache and beard ❤️. I also love that you’re on board with a mixture of “styles” in a home. A curated look is so interesting and beautiful.
So agree with the “paint everything that is not moving white” phase. It has totally changed my old, lovely brick and stone neighborhood😢. Crazy how several in a row are painted white? What happened to imagination, and creating your own style! Tank God for Albert, he just calmed me down😇
Albert doesn’t let much bother him! He’s a calm 19 year old. I here you on to many brick houses being painted in a neighborhood. That would bother me too.
Garrett, you have completely changed my perspective on interior design! I appreciate your emphasis on creating more timeless spaces instead of “trendy” ones. Really loving all these pointers as we are remodeling our home. ❤️
So true about the brick degrading from moisture (trapped). Never paint on the outside, or bathrooms, fireplaces, kitchens, basements, laundry rooms. Wow- just leave the bricks alone, basically. You just saved a lot of people from making a costly mistake.
Agree 100%. Completely ignoring the aesthetic side of things, unless it's in a really dry interior space, painted brick and stone can easily become a maintenance nightmare. And once it's painted, there's no easy way of going back.
Garrett, You are so thoughtful to keep us mindful of the slow growing oak tree. You never fail to keep us grounded when we want to go all in on a trend. Hopefully, the white oak trend will end soon. Kisses for my fav, Albert!😘😘😘
Overhead lights on a dimmer with warm light are great. I'm mourning the loss of the incandescent bulb, because no matter what they say on the package, LEDs never truly look as warm to me and you have to really hunt to find dimmable ones. I blame LED bulbs for making overhead lighting the object of scorn and derision when you never heard complaints about it before. Also, the facial hair looks good on you!
The problem I have with painted brick is that it converts a durable surface that never needs painting into a more delicate surface that will need painting forever after.
Love your living room! It reminds me of my own personal design style I like to call “postmodern English country” because I enjoy a blend of graphic shapes against a traditional/vintage backdrop.
OMG... thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for pointing out that not all brick can handle being painting over!!!!!!!! And, it's always nice to hear you trying to teach us not to follow trends and stand up for our own tastes and resources. You are awesome!!!!
I have a red brick house. Love it. My whole fireplace wall was the same color. It sucked the light out of the room. I painted it a light creamy color and I love it. I did love it before but it brought down the happy vibe of the room.
Garrett - Thank you for telling me that I don't need to choose one style of interior design- #Freedom. I have read, books, taken quizzes, watched videos, but I like more than one style. I more fully understand how I can incorporate them. You're a pleasure to watch. Love the pups too.😊
I hate overhead lights. I don’t know why, but I can’t bear the things. I can’t have dimmers because I’m in a rented place. But I much prefer my lamps dotted about the room. But whatever floats one’s boat. 👍
I've HUE bulbs in all my lamps. They are dimmable without installing a dimmer anywhere. They are a bit pricey but they're LED and work forever. I've invested every year in 2-3 more and now I'm so happy. Totally renter friendly since you can just take them with you. ❤
When we remodeled our new home we went with Rustic Oak look LVP flooring due to the fact that we live in the country, have big dogs and wanted something durable. We also remodeled our kitchen, the perimeter cabinets are a pale sage green but the island is walnut and we love the contrast of both the cabinetry and the flooring to the island, it looks really good. I love mixing woods, there isn't too much in nature that will clash.
I grew up in an old home and always had the overhead light, as well as various table lamps in a room. I can't comprehend not using what I grew up calling "the big light". I feel like nowadays people have a ton of pot lights put into their ceiling (which I absolutely detest) and I think it is the worst lighting I have ever seen (and it looks ugly). A large overhead light (with a dimmer) as well as other lamps in the area makes a room so lovely and cozy.
Another great video from you with sensible/practical design advice. I particularly agree that most of the social media designers seem to have to chase each trend or do something "controversial" to keep up the viewer likes and clicks. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you, I hate when ppl box themselves in with “minimalism” or whatever else. I love so many elements from diff styles and mix a bit of everything. For so long I was confused wondering what exactly my label was.
Purchased a home with a two-story fireplace that had the horrible orange/red color brick....had to go! Had it professionally painted black, it is gorgeous and definitely dont regret it.
Oak trees are a keystone plant - they provide food and shelter for a disproportionately large number of animals, birds, and insects/pollinators. They are absolutely critical to the ecosystem, and the more left to grow, the better. I’m not saying no one should use oak ever, of course, but it’s good for the world to include wood from faster growing trees or grassy plants like pine and bamboo.
At first I thought you just tumbled out of bed and hadn't shaved yet. But I am really digging the facial hair! I wouldn't have expected to like it, but it's really attractive. Can't wait for it to grow in ! Great show today. You nailed it on the trends!
Garrett 🤣😂🤣 your cracking me up. I just watched you rant in the last two videos. But I'm feeling the same way about all the items you mentioned. It is overload, and those items are having a moment. This year its light wood and then it will be back to dark ect,ect,ect. You can make yourself crazy trying to keep up. And that Violetta marble. Not my cup of tea, but I agree with you, maybe in small doses. Thank you for being sensitive about the trees and the waste for the sake of ascetics. Love seeing your cute pups too !
As usual, great video. But I really just wanted to comment that the bit of facial hair/stubble looks really good on you! Reading the comments, I see lots of us females like your facial hair! Hope you keep it, at least for a while!
Another great video Garrett. You know that 10 years from now everyone is going to say that white oak is dated and very 2022/23 and dated. As for myself, when we renovated our home we installed a rustic type oak LVP for the durability we live in the country and have large dogs. We also renovated the kitchen and installed a walnut island, in the living room we still use Teak tables (yes it's dated but we love them) I love mixing woods and none of it clashes.
Hi love!! Im back.🖤 You look good in the stubble. I live in Chicago's historic Old Town and I recently saw an amazing late 1890s/1910s (3story mini mansion) brick home painted in deep, forest green with black trim/windows🖤🖤🖤 It was absolutely devine!! We all need to stay away from all-one-color woods everywhere. It's going to look like the dated homes from the 70s with wood panels for every wall😨😂
I have really been enjoying your channel. Your design advice is very practical for the average person and applies to anyones unique style. I also appreciate your emphasis on sustainability.
We have all our overhead lights on a dimmer this really makes the mood and not too harsh. Our kitchen has light white oak cupboards. Aww..Albert ❤. I am so with you about red brick. I would love a red brick house, but in Canada most homes are wood. However, I’m not fond of red brick inside the home. “Look for things you love, don’t follow trends or design styles.” .. Never a truer word spoken Garrett…Lastly, your rugged look is growing on me! 😊❤🤗🇨🇦
I couldn't believe someone didn't have dimmers on their big lights! I had 17 put in throughout the house , hall, and use them everyday. Partially for mood, but also my eyes are a little sensitive to light compared to most people. Yes to the ones in the kitchen and personal bath and shower too. I even put one in laundry room, screened in porch, yep! And walk in closet too. You don't think I am going to actually decorate the laundry room and not add a dimmer do you? 😂
Great idea! I think dimmers can work in pretty much every room. You can alter the light to the mood and effect you want to give at any given moment. 😊😊😊
Good Morning Garrett, Before I began, today you looked ❤ The subtle stubble 😍 So beyond all of the nice loving things including 2 dashing boys presence 🐶 is all makes a morning good:) It was such a fantastic session and finally a relief for all the commoners who want their house to look nice and comfortable but get trapped in all these labels. I hope more and more people come across your video who is getting their houses done or are even slightly interested in design, because education means evolution not same o repetitive jargons. Thank you for the enlightenment coated with your cheekiness🥰 Have a wonderful weekend lovely human.xx
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Ramani! I always look forward to your inspirational and supportive comments. It means so much to me that you recognize all the hard work which goes into all the videos. I value the time of others very much and strive to make content that is not only fun, but helpful to everyone around the world. Have a wonderful week!🤗🤗🤗
Hello 👋 we legit bought brick molds and made our own bricks for the exterior of our house for our bay window area and we painted it white we absolutely love it. Albert is adorable being a happy fur baby. Awesome video and that’s why, I follow you because you inspire my design 😊
Bonjour Garrett ! I love that your started your vlog with a wonderful chandelier. I have 2 of them, one smaller in the entrée and one fabulous one in the dining area. Got those a few years ago and my friends told me that I was "mad" and although it was not their taste it is mine and I love it. Guess what .... now many of them just love the shine of the crystals and they love it. It is gorgeous, it makes me happy and I think the most important quality of your decor is : it has to make you happy every day. Mine makes my heart sing, It is curated, took me years to achieve it and the is no trend in this world that would make me change my decor ! Thank you for sharing this vid. with us. Kisses to Albert (such a sweetheart). - Rosalind -
Garrett Thank you for the encouragement to mix styles. I always say mine is eclectic. I have many pieces that are from different times in my life. I love them all. What exactly is eclectic anyway?
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I’m happy to hear that you are loving your style because at the end of the day that’s what really matters.😊😊😊
Great video!!! In my area when we see homes with painted brick, usually it is to cover up cracks from foundation slipping. Fix the foundation and leave the brick alone, just my opinion 😊.
I love the light from overhead lights but my house doesn’t get a lot of natural light. Most of our lights are on dimmers but I usually have them all on full blast anyway.
I love this, thank you! Seriously i just take all your advice and opinions to heart. And the way you explain and talk about things just makes it so enjoyable. I even listen to your videos like a podcast when im driving to work 😁
Thank you for talking about sustainability. I encourage designers and homeowners to specify Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. There are differences in how different companies manage forests.
Hello LeChic Fam! Garrett lovin' your new look. Hi, sleepyhead Albert. You're so adorable. Per usual your inspiration your photos are on point! I always use my overhead lighting. The dimmer switch, yes please! One in the bathroom for a peaceful soak in the tub 😌 Very nice! Until next time, hugs xx
Lol Garrett "I just exposed all of them" Personally, I painted mine because it was really cheap brick, has no historical value, and they're honestly erroding. It was a lot more work than it was worth considering I never cared for the look anyways. We're probably just going to replace all the brick in a few years.
So what you're saying is I should add "core" to warm minimalism to make it a style. That's how works, right. Add core to any word and it becomes a style.
Dimmers are your best friend. I have them on all my overhead lights (including kitchen and bathroom). If I'm cleaning or cooking, on high. I use them on my lamps also. When I'm reading, they're on high. When watching TV or visitors, lower. Most of us look better in dim lighting. I really don't know how anyone can use a room without a ceiling light. Try painting a room or rearranging furniture in the evening or nighttime without a ceiling light. You may as well do it blindfolded. I also dislike defined labels. I want the style to reflect me.
I have a red brick fireplace that I have been trying to love for 2yrs now, but the colors are so saturated and contrast the rest of my spaces in a bad way. I will be painting it at some point. It's in an empty room that I will furnish once every other room is completed. I would like to see if there is a way to desaturate a bit, maybe using a white wash method. Anyways, love your videos! I have red brick on the outside of my home that I love and will not touch for sure.
I understand. I would only suggest having a licensed contractor take a look at it first to see if it’s ok to paint, and if so I would have it professionally done of course. 😊😊😊
With the advent of this new organic modern style limewash paint seems to be the latest trend. Could you paint the exterior of your red brick house with that or would it wash off after a couple rain storms? I've never used the stuff myself but I understand it's permeable to water just like most bricks and mortars.
Yes people need to get expert advice in my opinion before painting brick outside, and even inside. If it is appropriate, the work should be done by the appropriate licensed contractor.
Those exact words about a dimmer switch came out of my mouth just before you said it. I also have a dimmer switch in my kitchen for when we are entertaining.
Thanks so much for the part of minimalism! As a decade long minimalism the entire discussion revolving around 'minimal aesthetics' is annoying. My home is very eclectic, mostly tradtional mixed with mid century elements. Most of it is thrifted and while it's curated, my home is definitely not stark and white (or 'warm minimalist' for that matter).
Another great video - I love how passionate you are about your likes & dislikes! Lovely seeing your furry 🐶🐶 boys they are so cute. I too buy what I like & style how I want regardless of other people’s tastes. Have a great week 🙏🐶🐶🐶🤩
We painted our brick fireplace white years ago. Do we get comments, yes, But not negative comments. It looks great! So, I get it doesn’t matter to you but I don’t care if you like it or not, we do. My favorite color is blue, like you, however, I wouldn’t use it as much as you do. I don’t care because it is what you like. Love your show w, Albert too.
As soon as this video started, I kept saying, "dimmer... dimmer... dimmer." Of course, I knew you were getting there. I just like to talk to my computer. Love your take on varied wood. As far as brick goes... I love red brick. I love painted brick too... not stark white, but maybe an off-white or some kind of wash.
Fiddle Leaf fig is surpost to be the new olive tree.... my REAL 5 year old 6ft one is going to look so dated but I am not going to be getting rid of it!
Honestly, if you’re not leading the world in design style already, you SHOULD be. I love your practical approach, and I love that you appreciate a vast array of things and ideas. You just put into words what sums up what I feel is the most IMPORTANT thing concerning interior style: RESPECT THE HISTORY OF THE SPACE! That is brilliant. I have seen so many people ruin a home by trying to change something that was a focal point for that design. (I owned a beautiful home once that featured a skylight over a beautiful stairwell. When the house got older, my engineer husband wanted to just remove it, close it, and roof over it. BATTLE ROYALE! He did not win!) It was lovely to see Albert again, and as always, a pleasure to see you, Garrett. Have a wonderful Sunday! Love to the entire Le Chic Tribe! 🌻
Thank you so much for sharing, and for your lovely comment! What a compliment! I truly appreciate it. I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. Have a lovely week.😊😊🐶🐶🐶
Thank you Garrett, for calling attention to the white oak trend that is destroying so many big old trees. That's an issue for me because it takes lifetimes to grow those incredible trees, and only a few minutes to take them down. They are so much more valuable to me than trendy decorating.
My pleasure! Glad you found the video helpful. 😊😊😊
Oh, you are so right!
Hi Garrett, I often don't leave comments on RUclips, but I cannot emphasize how much I appreciate that you jump right into the content. You don't waste any time talking about extraneous things in the beginning of your videos and I love that. I do love the dog interludes though - keep those coming as I love fur babies! Thank you for your work - the content, effort, and being succinct!
Thanks so much! I appreciate you supporting the channel, and am glad you are enjoying the content. 😊😊😊
Thank you for emphasizing that our homes don’t need to be “labeled”. ❤
My pleasure!😊😊😊
Overhead lights stress me out! 😖Once I bought my lamps, I never went back.
Understood. Whatever makes you happy is key. I think having dimmers makes a huge difference though.
Garrett, your approach to interior design is really unique: realistic, uncomplicated and also environmently friendly. We indeed just need a space that we love, that reflects who we are. Why should we care if someone says that now for no reason suddenly something is dated, something is in?
Thanks so much Anna! Glad you are enjoying. 😊😊😊
I love your sensitivity to sustainability and waste. For that very reason we refaced our kitchen cabinets in maple (what???) because it matched a beautiful side board we had in maple and maple is beautiful and I don’t care if it’s not on trend, all wood is beautiful IMO. We also kept our granite it is so beautiful and I almost pulled it out for quartz bc it wasn’t on trend and I’m so glad I didn’t do that. Talk about waste and replacing a natural stone for fake? I have quartz in the bathroom and love it but that replaced Formica. Cabinet style, new backsplash and other updates integrated everything and we love it! Thanks for being one of the rare voices of design reason out there. And LOVE your dogs!! They’re so lucky to have you. 😁
Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed. 🐶🐶🐶
Oh I love maple! I bet those turned out great!
I love maple wood for cabinetry. It's gorgeous. We had espresso stained maple wood cabinets in our first townhome we bought and to this day they were my absolute favorite. I want the same thing in our forever house. I will also always love granite over quartz. Nothing beats the gorgeous veining in natural stone. I don't care if it's on trend or not. It'll come back eventually anyway 😅
Love these points! On painted brick- if people want the lighter look- use limewash instead. It's an easy, cheap, old world practice that actually is GOOD for masonry and ages gracefully. OR just leave it alone, because brick is timeless.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed. Please take a moment if you haven’t already to support the channel, and become a very valued subscriber.
Yes, I'm not sure who could ever think that red brick is dated. That's like saying wood is dated.
I'm impressed at how careful you are with reminding people to respecting antiques and appreciation for things that are historical. Again the emphasis to be mindful of waste and curating pieces over time being more interesting than buying everything brand new then jumping on the next trend dumping everything for the trend after that is just wasteful.
Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying.
You look very handsome with the mustache and beard ❤️. I also love that you’re on board with a mixture of “styles” in a home. A curated look is so interesting and beautiful.
I think mixing styles gives a more sophisticated and unique look.
So agree with the “paint everything that is not moving white” phase. It has totally changed my old, lovely brick and stone neighborhood😢. Crazy how several in a row are painted white? What happened to imagination, and creating your own style!
Tank God for Albert, he just calmed me down😇
Albert doesn’t let much bother him! He’s a calm 19 year old. I here you on to many brick houses being painted in a neighborhood. That would bother me too.
Garrett, you have completely changed my perspective on interior design! I appreciate your emphasis on creating more timeless spaces instead of “trendy” ones. Really loving all these pointers as we are remodeling our home. ❤️
Yay! Glad to be of help. 😊😊😊
I love the scruffy look so keep changing the looks, a bit Hugh Hefner with the robe
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LOL! Yes- but without the 'perviness'!
@@ShelleybutyoucancallmeShell I just didn’t feel like shaving my this week. It’s not a permanent thing.
@@GarrettLeChic Oh, Damn! There are going to be some unhappy viewers!
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LOVE. Another fantastic video!!!! "Warm minimalism?" You're right. I think some people want to "invent" names, and that's just pretentious.
I remember an Ab Fab episode. One of Eddie's pretentious rivals decorated in ultra-minimalism. It was just an empty white room.
So true about the brick degrading from moisture (trapped). Never paint on the outside, or bathrooms, fireplaces, kitchens, basements, laundry rooms. Wow- just leave the bricks alone, basically. You just saved a lot of people from making a costly mistake.
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Agree 100%. Completely ignoring the aesthetic side of things, unless it's in a really dry interior space, painted brick and stone can easily become a maintenance nightmare. And once it's painted, there's no easy way of going back.
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Every time I see a new LeChic video, I smile. This is one of my top 3 self-care channels on RUclips. And then... the Albert boop! My day is made.
Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying.😊😊😊
Garrett, You are so thoughtful to keep us mindful of the slow growing oak tree.
You never fail to keep us grounded when we want to go all in on a trend. Hopefully, the white oak trend will end soon.
Kisses for my fav, Albert!😘😘😘
Thank you! My pleasure. 😊😊😊
Overhead lights on a dimmer with warm light are great. I'm mourning the loss of the incandescent bulb, because no matter what they say on the package, LEDs never truly look as warm to me and you have to really hunt to find dimmable ones. I blame LED bulbs for making overhead lighting the object of scorn and derision when you never heard complaints about it before. Also, the facial hair looks good on you!
Love dimmers!
The problem I have with painted brick is that it converts a durable surface that never needs painting into a more delicate surface that will need painting forever after.
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Love your living room! It reminds me of my own personal design style I like to call “postmodern English country” because I enjoy a blend of graphic shapes against a traditional/vintage backdrop.
Yay! Thanks so much.
OMG... thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for pointing out that not all brick can handle being painting over!!!!!!!! And, it's always nice to hear you trying to teach us not to follow trends and stand up for our own tastes and resources. You are awesome!!!!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.
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I have a red brick house. Love it. My whole fireplace wall was the same color. It sucked the light out of the room. I painted it a light creamy color and I love it. I did love it before but it brought down the happy vibe of the room.
Thanks for sharing!
Garrett - Thank you for telling me that I don't need to choose one style of interior design- #Freedom. I have read, books, taken quizzes, watched videos, but I like more than one style. I more fully understand how I can incorporate them. You're a pleasure to watch. Love the pups too.😊
My pleasure! Thanks for supporting the channel. I appreciate it. 😊😊😊
I hate overhead lights. I don’t know why, but I can’t bear the things. I can’t have dimmers because I’m in a rented place. But I much prefer my lamps dotted about the room. But whatever floats one’s boat. 👍
I've HUE bulbs in all my lamps. They are dimmable without installing a dimmer anywhere. They are a bit pricey but they're LED and work forever. I've invested every year in 2-3 more and now I'm so happy. Totally renter friendly since you can just take them with you. ❤
@@JaZmine147Ooh, cheers for that. I’ll have a look at those. 👍😃
Well I say always do what makes you happy in your home. There are wireless dimmable light bulbs.
4:33 I hadn't thought about that with the old furniture. Also, shout out to not damaging actual valuable antiques.
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When we remodeled our new home we went with Rustic Oak look LVP flooring due to the fact that we live in the country, have big dogs and wanted something durable. We also remodeled our kitchen, the perimeter cabinets are a pale sage green but the island is walnut and we love the contrast of both the cabinetry and the flooring to the island, it looks really good. I love mixing woods, there isn't too much in nature that will clash.
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I grew up in an old home and always had the overhead light, as well as various table lamps in a room. I can't comprehend not using what I grew up calling "the big light". I feel like nowadays people have a ton of pot lights put into their ceiling (which I absolutely detest) and I think it is the worst lighting I have ever seen (and it looks ugly). A large overhead light (with a dimmer) as well as other lamps in the area makes a room so lovely and cozy.
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"It's literally Organic Modern without the vessel collection." I laughed out loud. I love how you put things.
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Another great video from you with sensible/practical design advice. I particularly agree that most of the social media designers seem to have to chase each trend or do something "controversial" to keep up the viewer likes and clicks. Please keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. New video tomorrow, Sunday. 😊😊😊
Todays white oak will be tomorrow’s cherrywood
Possibly. Things come in and out trend all the time. I love sensibly mixing wood tones for a unique and curated look.
Completely agree with you on the attention-seeking tricks used on social media. Glad you are keeping it professional and grounded in theory.
Thanks much! Glad you are enjoying.
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Thank you, I hate when ppl box themselves in with “minimalism” or whatever else. I love so many elements from diff styles and mix a bit of everything. For so long I was confused wondering what exactly my label was.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.
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Purchased a home with a two-story fireplace that had the horrible orange/red color brick....had to go! Had it professionally painted black, it is gorgeous and definitely dont regret it.
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Albert is looking so good! I love when he makes an appearance ❤
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Oak trees are a keystone plant - they provide food and shelter for a disproportionately large number of animals, birds, and insects/pollinators. They are absolutely critical to the ecosystem, and the more left to grow, the better. I’m not saying no one should use oak ever, of course, but it’s good for the world to include wood from faster growing trees or grassy plants like pine and bamboo.
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loving all the fabulous tips and cheeky commentary - so much fun. And, the "stubble" look suits you very well!
Glad you are enjoying!😊😊😊
At first I thought you just tumbled out of bed and hadn't shaved yet. But I am really digging the facial hair! I wouldn't have expected to like it, but it's really attractive. Can't wait for it to grow in !
Great show today. You nailed it on the trends!
It’s not going to be a permanent thing lol.
Garrett 🤣😂🤣 your cracking me up. I just watched you rant in the last two videos. But I'm feeling the same way about all the items you mentioned. It is overload, and those items are having a moment. This year its light wood and then it will be back to dark ect,ect,ect. You can make yourself crazy trying to keep up. And that Violetta marble. Not my cup of tea, but I agree with you, maybe in small doses. Thank you for being sensitive about the trees and the waste for the sake of ascetics. Love seeing your cute pups too !
Thanks for sharing! Glad you are enjoying. 🐶🐶🐶
The purpose of brick is not to have to worry about upkeep, as in having to paint. Does it eventually have to be painted again, even sandblasted? Ugh!
It’s a great material. Very durable and stylish. Not inexpensive.
As usual, great video. But I really just wanted to comment that the bit of facial hair/stubble looks really good on you!
Reading the comments, I see lots of us females like your facial hair! Hope you keep it, at least for a while!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊😊😊
Another great video Garrett. You know that 10 years from now everyone is going to say that white oak is dated and very 2022/23 and dated. As for myself, when we renovated our home we installed a rustic type oak LVP for the durability we live in the country and have large dogs. We also renovated the kitchen and installed a walnut island, in the living room we still use Teak tables (yes it's dated but we love them) I love mixing woods and none of it clashes.
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi love!! Im back.🖤 You look good in the stubble. I live in Chicago's historic Old Town and I recently saw an amazing late 1890s/1910s (3story mini mansion) brick home painted in deep, forest green with black trim/windows🖤🖤🖤 It was absolutely devine!! We all need to stay away from all-one-color woods everywhere. It's going to look like the dated homes from the 70s with wood panels for every wall😨😂
It’s great to have you back! Thanks for sharing. 😊😊😊
Garrett! Love the facial hair♥️ and YES!!!! i have dimmer switches in every single room in my house. So cozy. Hi Albert!
I love dimmers too!🐶🐶🐶
I have really been enjoying your channel. Your design advice is very practical for the average person and applies to anyones unique style. I also appreciate your emphasis on sustainability.
Awesome, thank you! I appreciate you watching, and all your support. Much more to come. 😊😊😊
Nice bristles, Garrett 😊Thanks for video as always!
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We have all our overhead lights on a dimmer this really makes the mood and not too harsh. Our kitchen has light white oak cupboards. Aww..Albert ❤. I am so with you about red brick. I would love a red brick house, but in Canada most homes are wood. However, I’m not fond of red brick inside the home. “Look for things you love, don’t follow trends or design styles.” .. Never a truer word spoken Garrett…Lastly, your rugged look is growing on me! 😊❤🤗🇨🇦
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the video.😊😊😊
I couldn't believe someone didn't have dimmers on their big lights! I had 17 put in throughout the house , hall, and use them everyday. Partially for mood, but also my eyes are a little sensitive to light compared to most people. Yes to the ones in the kitchen and personal bath and shower too. I even put one in laundry room, screened in porch, yep! And walk in closet too. You don't think I am going to actually decorate the laundry room and not add a dimmer do you? 😂
Great idea! I think dimmers can work in pretty much every room. You can alter the light to the mood and effect you want to give at any given moment. 😊😊😊
A little cheeky today Garrett 😁 I love it. I agree to surround yourself with things you love. Decorate for yourself, not others.
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Great content! Dimmers are the best and I love mixing wood tones. I feel like one wood tone is one note and flat.
Thanks so much Tracey! I agree on the wood tones. 😊😊😊
Good Morning Garrett,
Before I began, today you looked ❤
The subtle stubble 😍
So beyond all of the nice loving things including 2 dashing boys presence 🐶 is all makes a morning good:)
It was such a fantastic session and finally a relief for all the commoners who want their house to look nice and comfortable but get trapped in all these labels.
I hope more and more people come across your video who is getting their houses done or are even slightly interested in design, because education means evolution not same o repetitive jargons.
Thank you for the enlightenment coated with your cheekiness🥰
Have a wonderful weekend lovely human.xx
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Ramani! I always look forward to your inspirational and supportive comments. It means so much to me that you recognize all the hard work which goes into all the videos. I value the time of others very much and strive to make content that is not only fun, but helpful to everyone around the world. Have a wonderful week!🤗🤗🤗
@@GarrettLeChic 🤗🥰thankyou, keep shining!!
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Hello 👋 we legit bought brick molds and made our own bricks for the exterior of our house for our bay window area and we painted it white we absolutely love it. Albert is adorable being a happy fur baby. Awesome video and that’s why, I follow you because you inspire my design 😊
Thanks so much! I very much appreciate you sharing and supporting the channel. 🤗🤗🐶🐶🐶
Awww the babies are so sweet! And love the advice, and totally agree about the engagement angle for painting brick.
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Like the unshaven look on you Garrett.
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Bonjour Garrett ! I love that your started your vlog with a wonderful chandelier. I have 2 of them, one smaller in the entrée and one fabulous one in the dining area. Got those a few years ago and my friends told me that I was "mad" and although it was not their taste it is mine and I love it. Guess what .... now many of them just love the shine of the crystals and they love it. It is gorgeous, it makes me happy and I think the most important quality of your decor is : it has to make you happy every day. Mine makes my heart sing, It is curated, took me years to achieve it and the is no trend in this world that would make me change my decor ! Thank you for sharing this vid. with us. Kisses to Albert (such a sweetheart). - Rosalind -
Bonjour Rosalind! Sounds very nice. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🐶🐶🐶
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Thank you for the encouragement to mix styles. I always say mine is eclectic. I have many pieces that are from different times in my life. I love them all. What exactly is eclectic anyway?
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I’m happy to hear that you are loving your style because at the end of the day that’s what really matters.😊😊😊
Love the Five O'Clock shadow!!
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Garrett, you had me at “massive crystal chandaliers”. ❤❤❤
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Great video!!! In my area when we see homes with painted brick, usually it is to cover up cracks from foundation slipping. Fix the foundation and leave the brick alone, just my opinion 😊.
Hmm….Very interesting. Something to definitely watch out for and for people to have professionally checked out. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊😊😊
You are my favorite interior design influencer. I so much agree with everything you are saying. Its as if you are speaking my mind :)
Wow! Thanks so much. I truly appreciate you supporting the channel, and I’m so glad you are enjoying the content.😊😊😊
I love the light from overhead lights but my house doesn’t get a lot of natural light. Most of our lights are on dimmers but I usually have them all on full blast anyway.
I’m happy you do what’s necessary to make your space work for you.😊😊😊
Never thought of over sculpturing...Thank goodness, I haven't!
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Love the drapery treatment. ALBERT ❤️❤️❤️😍❤️😍
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Due to headaches and sensitive to bright lights, I don't turn on my overhead light. I utilize low light and candles.
Understandable.
I like Garrett with a 5 o’clock shadow. It’s subtle, yet defines the jaw ✨
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I love this, thank you! Seriously i just take all your advice and opinions to heart. And the way you explain and talk about things just makes it so enjoyable. I even listen to your videos like a podcast when im driving to work 😁
Yay! I’m so glad you are finding the content helpful, and appreciate you supporting the channel. 🤗🤗🤗
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“Are you actually ok?” Hilarious!
Love me some Albert! Sweet little face❤
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Thank you for talking about sustainability. I encourage designers and homeowners to specify Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. There are differences in how different companies manage forests.
Absolutely!
Hello LeChic Fam! Garrett lovin' your new look. Hi, sleepyhead Albert. You're so adorable.
Per usual your inspiration your photos are on point! I always use my overhead lighting. The dimmer switch, yes please! One in the bathroom for a peaceful soak in the tub 😌 Very nice!
Until next time, hugs xx
Lol it’s not a new look. My skin was sensitive this past week so I didn’t shave. Thanks for watching, and for all your support. 😊😊😊
@@GarrettLeChic Oh, ok 😊. One of my favorite actors, Jamie Dornan said having to shave every day is an abomination..😅😂
Love the video! Albert is so adorable!
Thanks so much!🐶🐶🐶
Your pup babies are precious!💚
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Always enjoy hearing such well thought-out opinions.
Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying.
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Lol Garrett "I just exposed all of them"
Personally, I painted mine because it was really cheap brick, has no historical value, and they're honestly erroding. It was a lot more work than it was worth considering I never cared for the look anyways. We're probably just going to replace all the brick in a few years.
Great really like your style and taste Garrett !!!
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I tend to think of a structural piece, or a bold element in a room, as the star of the show and the other items in the room as the supporting cast.
Agreed! It can easily become a focal point.
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So what you're saying is I should add "core" to warm minimalism to make it a style. That's how works, right. Add core to any word and it becomes a style.
Not saying that at all.
Dimmers are your best friend. I have them on all my overhead lights (including kitchen and bathroom). If I'm cleaning or cooking, on high. I use them on my lamps also. When I'm reading, they're on high. When watching TV or visitors, lower. Most of us look better in dim lighting. I really don't know how anyone can use a room without a ceiling light. Try painting a room or rearranging furniture in the evening or nighttime without a ceiling light. You may as well do it blindfolded.
I also dislike defined labels. I want the style to reflect me.
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I have a red brick fireplace that I have been trying to love for 2yrs now, but the colors are so saturated and contrast the rest of my spaces in a bad way. I will be painting it at some point. It's in an empty room that I will furnish once every other room is completed. I would like to see if there is a way to desaturate a bit, maybe using a white wash method. Anyways, love your videos! I have red brick on the outside of my home that I love and will not touch for sure.
I understand. I would only suggest having a licensed contractor take a look at it first to see if it’s ok to paint, and if so I would have it professionally done of course.
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Albert is precious as always ❤❤ Is it okay to say that you look extra handsome with the facial hair Garrett... your husband must be loving it 😊
Thanks so much! My skin was sensitive this week so I didn’t shave, but neither of us are fans of permanently having facial hair. 😊😊🐶🐶🐶
With the advent of this new organic modern style limewash paint seems to be the latest trend. Could you paint the exterior of your red brick house with that or would it wash off after a couple rain storms? I've never used the stuff myself but I understand it's permeable to water just like most bricks and mortars.
I’m not sure off hand. It’s something that would need to be researched.
Awwe sweet Albert❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love your content, Garret!!
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Very good points! Thank you and hello to the pups! lol 🐕🐕💞
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Glad you mentioned the possibility of damaging exterior brick or stone by painting it. I understand staining it would be better.
Yes people need to get expert advice in my opinion before painting brick outside, and even inside. If it is appropriate, the work should be done by the appropriate licensed contractor.
Those exact words about a dimmer switch came out of my mouth just before you said it. I also have a dimmer switch in my kitchen for when we are entertaining.
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You must have the correct bulbs. Some bulbs are too harsh. Dimmer switch is a great option.
Agreed! With or without dimmers people need to be aware of the lightbulbs they are using in a given space.
I just don't like the way overhead lights case their light. I much prefer lighting areas of a room It is much more soothing to me
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My very first comment I’ve ever made on your channel…. Just had to say that I love your goatee-to-be. Keep it!
Thanks for commenting! My skin was sensitive this week so I didn’t shave.
Thanks so much for the part of minimalism! As a decade long minimalism the entire discussion revolving around 'minimal aesthetics' is annoying. My home is very eclectic, mostly tradtional mixed with mid century elements. Most of it is thrifted and while it's curated, my home is definitely not stark and white (or 'warm minimalist' for that matter).
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing.
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ALBERT ❤❤❤ and great design advice!!!! I love that for me 😍
Yay! Glad you are enjoying the channel. 🐶🐶🐶
Another awesome video, thanks Garrett!
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Another great video - I love how passionate you are about your likes & dislikes! Lovely seeing your furry 🐶🐶 boys they are so cute. I too buy what I like & style how I want regardless of other people’s tastes. Have a great week 🙏🐶🐶🐶🤩
Thanks so much for watching Sharon! I hope all is well. Have a wonderful week too.
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Love this video ! AND the new facial hair 🙂
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the video.😊😊😊
with the exception of deep cherry stain, I like all wood tones. It doesn't all need to be bleached out light.
Agreed
We painted our brick fireplace white years ago. Do we get comments, yes, But not negative comments. It looks great! So, I get it doesn’t matter to you but I don’t care if you like it or not, we do. My favorite color is blue, like you, however, I wouldn’t use it as much as you do. I don’t care because it is what you like. Love your show w, Albert too.
That’s great! Sounds nice. I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. 🐶🐶🐶
Thanks for sharing….I have been working long hours…. So I binge watch today….😂
Sorry to hear that! I’m glad you are taking time to catch up on the videos. That’s so nice of you!😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing all your great ideas and thoughts
Thanks for supporting the channel!
As soon as this video started, I kept saying, "dimmer... dimmer... dimmer." Of course, I knew you were getting there. I just like to talk to my computer. Love your take on varied wood. As far as brick goes... I love red brick. I love painted brick too... not stark white, but maybe an off-white or some kind of wash.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel, and I really appreciate your support. 😊😊😊
Again - such a great teacher!
Thanks so much Amy!
Ooo love the facial hair
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I don't like it when people paint brick. Just like I don't like it when they paint wood furniture.
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One more thing …. I‘m noticing far too many olive trees in interior design videos…. Love them in Italy though…- love your videos 👍
Fiddle Leaf fig is surpost to be the new olive tree.... my REAL 5 year old 6ft one is going to look so dated but I am not going to be getting rid of it!
Agreed! Thanks so much. 😊😊😊