thank you all for 100k!!! this youtube thing is so fun !! so excited to continue creating content and very soon.. decorating content of my new spot !! SMOOCHES TO ALL
Love these "Should I get it?" Videos. We get your opinions around such a variety of items. Personally I'd love a video about lamps. What makes you like/dislike table lamps, ceiling lamps, ets. What makes a good lamp?
I used to object to pink, but then I realized if it’s greyed down it works as a neutral, and I started seeing it in oriental rugs, paintings, chair upholstery on vintage pieces...So I think a hit of it works, especially with forest green and tan and browns.
same here. one tip i heard that made me more receptive to pink in interior was to take reference from nature. immediately the thought of pink roses, their green stalks and brown soil came to mind!
Don't get the IKEA "butcher block" VADHOLMA kitchen island table. It's a veneer surface. I work at IKEA and I can't let this purchase happen for people who know better. lol The acrylic TOBIAS chair is super cool though. Check out the new acrylic "STEIN" chair! (Kinda funky.)
Pink’s another warm color option. Some shades are actually a very light brown, and they look good with dark browns (e.g. chocolate) as a result. Depending on your wood tone, then, you may want one of those pinks to stay in the same color family but go light. You can go with aqua or teal if you want to contrast, pink if you want to blend. Really all depends on what effect you want to produce.
If done right Pink can really work. I have pinky coral and brown going on and its in my bedroom for bedding. It is in heavier fabric so it is got the feminine/masculine thing going on.
Agree on the diagonal legs. I know there are genuine mid century pieces that have them, but it’s been done so much that any time I see them it just gives wayfair lol
Also I feel like a desk, even a very table-esque desk, is losing room for your legs and chair to move under it when you sit there, so when they have diagonal legs it just doesn’t make sense to me. Diagonal legs look right on some wooden stools, end tables, and maybe under a TV stand (sounds very retro) as Paige said. But a desk can still look very light, airy, and mid century with tapered legs that are straight up and down, and I prefer that style in a lot of instances.
I think that's exactly it. It has just been done too many times on "cheap" stuff. Also, most diagonal legs are not a straight shape... they are usually more like an oval, growing thinner towards the bottom and/or top. I personally like sharp edges/corners more, so that could also be a factor
Exactly. From about 2005-2015 midcentury was THE style trend, diagonal legs reigned and it felt fresh and cool. Like any trend, it become overdone, mass produced, and now feels cheap.
I don’t know how you can entirely dislike a color, since there are so many shades and hues within each color family. I don’t really like yellow usually, but when paired with certain other colors, or if it’s an ochre/mustard color, it can look great. In the same way, pink and purple may not be a person’s favorite on their own, but they can always look good when properly contextualized. Also, purple can be anything from deep eggplants, to rich royal purples, to light lavenders and muted mauves. And pink can be loud fuchsias and bubblegum pinks, but it can also be a lot more subtle and muted, and go well with greens and teals. A nice teal with a light pink looks great. I think combining colors you wouldn’t normally like with ones you do in interesting ways can completely change the feel of the color and how it is perceived. I don’t love pink either, but I found home decor I love with pink in it, and it made me willing to incorporate it into my space. Having a touch of a color I wouldn’t normally choose with the colors I already love adds some nice variety and makes the space feel a lot more fun and less one-note.
I 100% agree, I think it very much depends on the context as well. I don't really Like pink, red and purple in the context of Interior Design, but I love it within fashion - and it's the other way around with blue for me.
To the person who asked about the pink walls, DO IT! I recently painted my small office a very, very similar shade of pink and I fucking love it. Immediately boosts my mood and everyone who has come through has admired it.
Thank you! It was my submission. My room is very cool and gets terrible light, so the color looks more neutral than pink. Plus all my RH furniture is neutral/cool so it would be the only real color in the room.
@@ihatehandles111 ok. The color I asked about (along with photos of my space) are a far cry from AG’s incessant use of “Modern Love” plus pom poms and polka dots. As I said above, it actually looks neutral in my space.
The honesty you expressed at 12:12 -13:09 has been on my mind for a while. Your channel is a favorite of mine because it's realistic and attainable. Your condo looks very similar to mine, and you managed to create a truly striking place that looks and feels like home. Even those who consider themselves "successful" don't have money or time that's shown on other RUclips channels, and on Instagram. I support those channels because I want to continue supporting individuals whose growth I've been privileged to witness. Then again, if I had the time and money, I would do exactly the same. For now, my motto is: anyone can fill a room with beautiful things, but not everyone can create a beautiful space. Keep it up, Paige!
Would love to see a Christmas decorating series from you Paige! Reviewing holiday good/bad decor, best holiday decor round up (with places that ship internationally)!
You see Strawberry Thief (the William Morris pattern) everywhere now bc it's in the public domain. If you want to know what's gonna trend in the next few years it's always worth checking out what's coming into public domain soon.
The Verner Panton is flowerpot lamp is ICONIC, as are several of its sibling designs. And you won't find a single Scandinavian (I actually mean the countries not the style) design lover's home without something Panton. I myself have two pieces, a large pendant lap and a side table. The flowerpot lamp is so famous that I chose to pass on it for something more unique, but I do absolutely love it. Such a classic.
Pink is a spring color - like lemon yellow and sky blue. Spring colors can be uplifting /hopeful. Some don’t like pink because it’s also associated w/“ traditional” feminine attributes like nurturing, vulnerability, innocence (or naivety) and softness (which some see as weakness).
My personal feelings regarding diagonal legs: For my 18th birthday, my dad and I drove to Denmark to find a nice desk since I was about to move to my very first own place (I live near the Danish border). I ended up getting a sleek, midcentury-looking desk with diagonal legs (!), which imo give the the entire furniture piece a really interesting silhouette. Also the legs are rather thin and having them at and angle actually makes the desk feel very stable, I can't really explain it properly.
currently watching this in my home office which has a pink quilt on the day bed (made by my grandmother!). 3 pieces of art that all incorporate the color pink, plus pink drapes 😂 the drapes are definitely overkill and I plan to replace them soon but I love the small pops of color in the art and in the quilt. Planning on painting the room a dark charcoal grey soon and I think the pink will really pop against it.
My husband hates diagonal legs so much. And Queen Anne/Chippendale/Cabriole legs. He says they all give him Nightmare Before Christmas vibes - like the table is going to come to life and chase you. He's not wrong.
Those are rattan chairs from the 60s or so. Pretzel design, and worth a small fortune if restored. I have a similar pair that I pulled out of the barn after a decade just last month. I cleaned well and saturated with linseed oil, then had cushions made out of black velvet. Looks very classic with the natural rattan. Even the upholsterer was surprised how beautiful they look. That keeps them from being coastal and they fit right in my style mixed den. Such comfy chairs to sink down in with the proper sized cushions. Quality is very high for these chairs to have been abused over the decades by me and still not be rickety at all! They will be a forever favorite. 🤩
paige can you please do a video on rugs.... :( they're impossible to find (esp. vintage) unless you're willing to spend thousands. do you have any tricks?
Well… rugs are dirt cheap when we’re trading with Iran. When we aren’t, rugs are less available and pretty expensive. But it also depends what you’re looking for. You have to want the riot of color that a Persian rug will bring you- if you do, you actually can still buy some of them pretty cheap (read large, wool, costs less than new artificial fibers)- something from the ‘60s or earlier, really bright color, not super high knot count, might have some heavy wear. Odd sizes run less than common ones, on average, because there are fewer houses that can accommodate them. A modern rug with high knot count out of a city- that’ll be hard with current trade restrictions, and you’ll pay for it. If you want plainer (e.g. moroccan)- plainer is trendy, so it costs more, and you’re buying from places that tend to have lower rug production. You can probably find vintage Karastan (and some of these are nice) on offer up or craigslist or whatnot. Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani rugs essentially have no value on resale- don’t let anyone charge you as if they do. You can sometimes find really nice ones in thrift stores.
"i'm just an average gal, talking the shit" - yes yes yes! i 100% agree Wassel. also love this series, because you are interacted with your subscribers.
I do love a subtle pink moment, nothing too in your face. I wanted to have a fun legally blonde/barber feel in my wardrobe so I painted just the inside a light pink and every time I open it, it feels joyous. The only other place I have a dash of pink is amongst the many colours of my Moroccan rug. I support the pink when done right.
why I like pink/rose and you should too: adds a balanced warmth to a space without being too much like a red might be. can be quite neutral between warm and cool tones. plus there are so many 'pink' shades ranging from pale 'red' to magenta.
I love pink! I’ve had a bright pink living room with a green striped couch-very 80s, very Ralph Lauren cottage vibe, and I’ve had an orange and pink South -Asian inspired room. I don’t love an insipid baby pink, but a balls to the wall pink is amazing.
My kitchen/dining room chairs are vintage orange acrylic and chrome chairs that I got out of necessity (they were really cheap on fb marketplace and I had to move in without any furniture) and I absolutely fell in love with them. I had them for 2 months now and the more I look at them, the more I love them so I'd say YES to that look.
Loved the video! Have to agree on the colour purple! Starting to come around on pink though (slowly) if used sparsely. Would love a video on rugs. They are such an essential part of a room and besides the boho white, fake/printed persian and geometric (none of which I like) there doesn´t seem to be much out there at the moment. Would love your thoughts!
I have a total aversion to USM Haller furniture. I went to high school in Switzerland and all my friends' parents (if they were what one would call something like upper middle class) had this very similar style in their homes that all ended up looking very similar. All very white box type houses, white walls on both the inside and outside of the house, and very specific mixture of furniture. And all of them, without exception featured at least one USM piece because it's simple, practical and customizable *but* also because it's a choice that shows that you're well off. It's a Swiss manufacturer so it's like a code among Swiss people indicating some sort of no-nonsense "good" taste.
I love love love watching these videos where you give your opinion on what people are thinking of buying!!! Please keep doing them. None of the other design RUclipsrs are doing it, and that is what I find really refreshing about watching you!
After years of loving and pining over drafting tables, I can now die happy knowing you approve. Seriously, your style is impeccable and a constant inspiration as I continue to refine my eye for design. And, whatdoyaknow, I'm in need of a new desk.
Regarding those “Bentwood” :) chairs…that blue fabric makes them look like they should be on a porch or sunroom. If they are to be used in a Living Room setting upholstering them in a colorful rich tweed or animal hide might be a fun option? Love your videos Paige❣️
19:42 I’m personally obsessed with the vintage IKEA Lykta lamps and I’m glad to hear you like them too! I crossed my fingers and searched for one in thrift stores for MONTHS and I died on the spot when I miraculously managed to snag one for $6 about a month ago. They come in so many different colors too, enough that anyone could probably find a color they enjoy. $80 for a pair of them is a good price, I know it would cost me $80 to buy a single one of these lamps off Etsy.
I’m decluttering things that I’ve had for almost 30 years in my attic. I found a San Francisco ash tray from the sixty’s. My son who smokes….you know smokes… asked if he could have it. I instantly thought of you! My exact words were, “yes!!!! It’s great to have some vintage things in your life, just not all vintage. It’s great to have a nice mix of different things” This literally happened about an hour ago! Have an awesome day. Now I have to restart this video, cause I missed the beginning writing all this! 😅
*color and style* . Red is a color I would typically give a hard pass on. However, I was struggling a bit on my fall re-fresh palette. I found three lumbar pillows with a paisley print for $3. I pulled items with similar colors for a complete Autumn look and nothing is kitsch. I have been on the hunt for an authentic oil landscape art piece for years. I scored on today at the thrift store for $13. She's not huge, but she's damn pretty and I admire her. It definitely takes time to curate a space. For me, I value my thrifted treasures and staple items because the tell my story and reflect my vibe. I love walking into my home at the end of work day and feeling *ahhh* , this is my home and I created this.
me reconsidering painting my living room pink after watching Paige’s recent video… 😂 I’m looking to go for a dusty/muted pink which I think will sit nice against my wood skirting, doors & picture rail.
@@thegirlabides6851 yeah I think pink could definitely warm up a space! I go back and fore on it thinking, what if I get bored of it? But our room has some other colours in furnishings, like mustard & green which I think can help change it up.
You're right about the IKEA small space table. It's not that comfortable but I loved the design and function!!! It was great in a smaller Brooklyn apartment. I just sold the table because I relocated to an even smaller space in Manhattan.
100K! Congrats Paige. So deserved. You're my favorite and interiors are my life also. I'm sending some entries for a "Should I get it?" video as soon as I sign off YT. Lamps lamps lamps!
Would LOVE a YT video about how to decorate for fall/Christmas/holidays without it looking like everyone else’s or just kinda basic. Like your style but holiday, please! I’m on a tight budget and I honestly would love to hear what your throughts/suggestions are on what to buy/look for on the small budget that I do have!
So I like diagonal legs, but only if they’re authentic vintage. Diagonal legs are very common on 1960s ercol furniture (a british furniture company), it’s almost one of their trademarks. Pink I can like in the right spaces, mixed with green sometimes I think it looks nice. Have you seen Farrow and Balls colour setting plaster? 🤔
Love your channel! Congratulations 🎊🎉 on 100 K subs. I have a lot of authentic Mid century modern pieces in my mid century modern home. I know they’re genuine because I bought them new during the mid century so, yes, that makes me an old lady. Haha! I’ve lived in this same house since the sixties. Rock on !
You should start an IG and just post photos stuff you own that’s vintage and original (or features of your house). Maybe give a little story about when you bought it or any memories associated. I’d follow that!
I love your videos Paige! Have to give an anecdotal about rugs though after hearing your advice here. I bought a vintage, or second hand rug from Marketplace once, looked so great, so clean, I brought it home and rented a full size carpet cleaning machine, it was the blackest blackest black water x3 passes over this thing and then some. Carpet fibers hold onto everythinngggg and you never know if people wore shoes in their home, had pets, etc, etc so I highly recommend buying only new rugs. Used patterned rugs are hard to gauge if they're clean or dirty as the pattern just gets uniformly darker. Perigold and Pottery Barn, Floyd, West Elm etc. Were my best luck for rugs.
Dirt is a fact of life, and if everything bought everything new we would have even more waste in our landfills than we already do. I buy used rugs, get them washed yearly, and enjoy the authentic vintage beauty. (If you have severe allergies it might be a bit different.)
Hey Paige! Love your videos 😊 would you share with us your story, how you started in prep styling and design and maybe general tips on how to start in this field? Also I resently saw an article in AD about what the job as designer actually looks like on a daily. Maybe you could give a little view of your day-to-day job reality. This would be very interesting 😊 have a great day!
Congratulations on 100k! I love binge watching your videos and I just got my first apartment so I’m watching them all over again. Can you please give us some rug and headboard recommendations 🥹
My grandpa had a MCM dining set back in the day. The chairs had diagonal legs and I stubbed my toes repeatedly. But I absolutely adore the look of the set (looking back). So, stubbed toes is another reason to avoid diagonal legs. 😆
I had that exact shade of pink in my childhood bedroom and it's so nostalgic to me. I'll most likely incorporate pink in my future child's room or possibly a smaller bathroom/office. I think if it's not overly done in a bright pink, it can look so good. Love all your videos Paige
Oh my god I jumped when I saw the USM haller in your thumbnail. Swiss quality at its finest, extremely heavy and completely customisable. I bought a new one in March and I have pictures of it saved on my phone so I can look at it every now and then. Haha! Best purchase ever made and an architect’s favourite
Speaking of basement couches… I would love a video on basement styling tips! I want mine to look like more than just a forgotten tv room where teenagers would hang out.
I was shocked to find out you dont like pink. But with the way pink is used, or underused in decor in the US, I cant blame you. Mexico loves pink. Theres a shade of pink called Mexican pink and its used a lot in traditional artisan crafts. Lots of people have pink houses, bathroom tile, walls, Mexican embroidery, etc. I recommend you check out Luis Barragans Casa Estudio, or other Mexican designers for pink inspo.
Here are some arguments for pink and angle legs… let’s go. I have started to like pink as an act of rebellion against a society that taught me to hate all things “girly”. So while pink and purple will never be my favs, I can now appreciate them in new ways. Plus pink can complement so many shades that I tend to like. For the legs, they’re sturdier when at an angle. Also, so much of (modern) homes have 90 degree angles, that this tilt can be something different.
Those rattan chairs!😍 Not a fan of blue though…I wanted to paint one wall in our small guest bathroom in a pinkish tone but just could not find the right mix. I then decided in one 15’ wall in our large open living/dining/kitchen but again, just not finding it. I’m now leaning more terra cotta because I hung a very large original canvas painting with some of the warmer tones. We live at the beach and everything is starkly bright so it’s nice to have the warmer tones. My husband wants nothing but white so I don’t consult him…😆
I also don’t like diagonal legs. Somehow makes it look cheap and dated to me, but I really don’t know why. Pink on the other hand is a great color! I think it goes with so many other colors that it can act almost as a neutral, depending on the shade.
pink contrasts really well with green (plants especially) - super popular I feel like in tropical settings / interiors (think of Cara’s AD home tours… makes sense that you didn’t like her place due to it having a ton of pink and purple 😂)
Would love some recommendations of interesting planters. I’ve been looking for hanging planters that aren’t like a boho explosion. I just want a not macrame hanger that looks cool
The first lounge chairs would look lovely in a burnt orange to contrast with the teal walls (assuming they already own the chairs, the photo was taken in their own home, and were only asking for upholstery advice). The colourful mirror frames with the bubble design is so cute! Agree on the mushroom lamps. The one your friend bought is definitely on my wishlist. Congrats on the 100K! 🎉
Pink. Well, pink walls are kind to the complexion. I'd avoid Pepto Bismol pink but once I did have our bedroom painted a calm pink and it worked; at the time, it was fashionable too. But pink textiles, etc.: too Barbie!
I would love to hear your feed back on how to incorporate wood floors in my living room and dining room, but I don't want it in my kitchen. What would be a great transition? I have grandkids, pets, and sloppy men always dropping things in.jy kitchen, so I want a kitchen floor that will do two things, 1. Transition well, and easy to clean unlike wood floors. Thanks a bunch. I really hope you can get back to me.
ooo I missed this video series. i love seeing the vintage IKEA. i'm so surprised people sent paint colors but yah it makes since should I buy this paint can to paint my room. does that count as a pop of color or no? I feel like it doesn't b/c the color envelops the space.
I don't love a muted, pastel sorta pink....but I LOVE a pop of neon hot pink. Like in some artwork or glassware. I think a bright pop of highlighter hot pink does a similar job to a pop of red or pop of neon yellow. As long as the other colors in the room are more sophisticated. But no judgement towards you for not liking pink lol everyone has a color that they just don't vibe with.
video on rugs, please! i have to agree with you on diagonal legs because it looks very trendy to me. i typically avoid diagonal or pieces with too curvy of lines, unless it’s a really neat sculpture. i think rn i’m liking masculine pieces for big furniture and touches of femininity through art and smaller pieces, like lamps etc.
I would love to see I video of your advice on where to hang art through out your home. I buy art and it sits in a corner for ever because I have no idea where it should go!
I agree with you on the diagonal legs. I LOVE pink though. But natural pinks. It's a color in our skin and everywhere in nature. Fruit, flowers, the sky before sunset. A blush pink is basically a neutral imo. Hot pink is only good for tiny accents here and there.
Hi Paige! I would love to hear your review of RH furniture (& collections). It’s “luxury” but tbh I think a lot of things are basic & wanna hear what you would & wouldn’t buy!
Me too. I always wonder why people would choose a main sofa in leather. I’d probably get it as a side chair, if I wanted include leather for aesthetics. Right now I have a leather couch cushion cover.
As a warm person I loved growing up with my families leather sofas because of the cold. It was so refreshing to move your leg to a new spot and its nice and cold lol
i like diagonal legs on the barstools i have for a tall table in my small studio apartment, because it feels like the chairs are less bulky than they would be with straight legs. Besides that i prefer straight legs on most other things as well. Love your vids!
I live in Copenhagen and the flowerpot lamp is all over Fb Marketplace. I would definitely have gone for the orange mushroom lamp instead - way cooler! 😍
With respect to leather sofas... as long as they have clean lines, are real leather, and are basically neutral (black, brown, cordovan) then you can't really go wrong. I own a black leather sofa from Crate and Barrel that I bought "gently used" at a local estate auction, and I have never regretted it. It's probably the only piece of furniture I haven't switched out or grown tired of over the past decade. With that in mind, I always say, "Go for it!"
That first chair is cool, but it deadass looks like a pretzel.... xD I'd lean into it and pick a beige linen fabric and draw little irregular white dots on it to represent the salt. Then they would be some cool ass pretzel chairs.
The red sofa reminded me of something. I used to have an ikea couch that had plain canvas slipcovers. Winter was coming, so my husband and I decided to buy red corduroy covers, just to warm up the place. As soon as I put them on I was appalled. I can't tell you how much I hated them. I almost started crying. Part of it was my regret over buying the slipcovers. I immediately took the red covers off and hid them. Later we gave the sofa to my sister-in-law, along w both sets of covers...so maybe she got some use out of them.
I am with you about pink (and several purples)! My colors are olive/sap/chartreuse, rust/orange and warm browns and black. Personally, I go for midC design, plus a bit of Bauhaus and vintage Asian and Mid-Eastern accent pieces and patterns in my tiny 1940s home. Pinks and purples are just difficult to incorporate into a warmer style, yet they work much better in others' preferences. I agree about sourcing vintage rugs! Also a peeve about pink and purple... tennies, trainers, running shoes... why do the colorways assume women's sizes should be in Barbie Dreamhouse shades? Just no. Love your channel!
I like a pale clear apricot color or a more dull ballet pink or dusty rose in combination with your signature colors! Could be a good accent even if not the main color. I am not a pink girl myself, but I like a more sophisticated pink in moderation. Hard agree w/ you on the shoes! I wanted some Xero HFS running shoes, and I ponied up for the light gray ones even though the turquoise blue was on deep sale in my size. It was too loud, but not exactly a catchy neon accent that I might incorporate. For a really long time, I felt like it was hard to find sportwear at all in anything but black and Barbie colors, when I would prefer interesting details and patterns but in a white-and-black combo, or with pastels or earth tones instead of the barbie colors.
@@twobluestripes It's super sweet how we care so much about color, whether it's designing our interiors or anything else. I used to force myself to include pinks I liked/tolerated (pale apricot or dull ballet pink, as you describe :)) in collages or paintings I was dabbling with. I always was okay with the results and you speak a good point about trying some things that aren't assured to be right, yet end up satisfying in the end. One of the things I like about RUclips is the collaboration and sharing of ideas. Thank you!
thank you all for 100k!!! this youtube thing is so fun !! so excited to continue creating content and very soon.. decorating content of my new spot !! SMOOCHES TO ALL
Loved u from the beginning. I’m moving soon too so can’t wait to steal ideas
Yay!! Congratulations Paige, such an awesome milestone! Love your videos, thank you for sharing your insight with us :)
Your new digs!? YAY!!!!!!!!
Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳 love you and your videos sooo much 😍💚
Whenever I see a new video from you I do a little happy dance. Congrats on hitting 100K
Love these "Should I get it?" Videos. We get your opinions around such a variety of items. Personally I'd love a video about lamps. What makes you like/dislike table lamps, ceiling lamps, ets. What makes a good lamp?
This!!!
Yes! i am questioning all my pendant lights
😮😂😅@@AFrameReno
I used to object to pink, but then I realized if it’s greyed down it works as a neutral, and I started seeing it in oriental rugs, paintings, chair upholstery on vintage pieces...So I think a hit of it works, especially with forest green and tan and browns.
same here. one tip i heard that made me more receptive to pink in interior was to take reference from nature. immediately the thought of pink roses, their green stalks and brown soil came to mind!
Don't get the IKEA "butcher block" VADHOLMA kitchen island table. It's a veneer surface. I work at IKEA and I can't let this purchase happen for people who know better. lol
The acrylic TOBIAS chair is super cool though. Check out the new acrylic "STEIN" chair! (Kinda funky.)
Pink’s another warm color option. Some shades are actually a very light brown, and they look good with dark browns (e.g. chocolate) as a result. Depending on your wood tone, then, you may want one of those pinks to stay in the same color family but go light. You can go with aqua or teal if you want to contrast, pink if you want to blend. Really all depends on what effect you want to produce.
If done right Pink can really work. I have pinky coral and brown going on and its in my bedroom for bedding. It is in heavier fabric so it is got the feminine/masculine thing going on.
Agree on the diagonal legs. I know there are genuine mid century pieces that have them, but it’s been done so much that any time I see them it just gives wayfair lol
I love those two but they had been overdone to death and on pieces that shouldn't have them on.
Also I feel like a desk, even a very table-esque desk, is losing room for your legs and chair to move under it when you sit there, so when they have diagonal legs it just doesn’t make sense to me. Diagonal legs look right on some wooden stools, end tables, and maybe under a TV stand (sounds very retro) as Paige said. But a desk can still look very light, airy, and mid century with tapered legs that are straight up and down, and I prefer that style in a lot of instances.
I think that's exactly it. It has just been done too many times on "cheap" stuff. Also, most diagonal legs are not a straight shape... they are usually more like an oval, growing thinner towards the bottom and/or top. I personally like sharp edges/corners more, so that could also be a factor
Exactly. From about 2005-2015 midcentury was THE style trend, diagonal legs reigned and it felt fresh and cool. Like any trend, it become overdone, mass produced, and now feels cheap.
I don’t know how you can entirely dislike a color, since there are so many shades and hues within each color family. I don’t really like yellow usually, but when paired with certain other colors, or if it’s an ochre/mustard color, it can look great. In the same way, pink and purple may not be a person’s favorite on their own, but they can always look good when properly contextualized. Also, purple can be anything from deep eggplants, to rich royal purples, to light lavenders and muted mauves. And pink can be loud fuchsias and bubblegum pinks, but it can also be a lot more subtle and muted, and go well with greens and teals. A nice teal with a light pink looks great. I think combining colors you wouldn’t normally like with ones you do in interesting ways can completely change the feel of the color and how it is perceived. I don’t love pink either, but I found home decor I love with pink in it, and it made me willing to incorporate it into my space. Having a touch of a color I wouldn’t normally choose with the colors I already love adds some nice variety and makes the space feel a lot more fun and less one-note.
love this so much! thanj you for sharing
I 100% agree, I think it very much depends on the context as well. I don't really Like pink, red and purple in the context of Interior Design, but I love it within fashion - and it's the other way around with blue for me.
To the person who asked about the pink walls, DO IT!
I recently painted my small office a very, very similar shade of pink and I fucking love it. Immediately boosts my mood and everyone who has come through has admired it.
Thank you! It was my submission. My room is very cool and gets terrible light, so the color looks more neutral than pink. Plus all my RH furniture is neutral/cool so it would be the only real color in the room.
I also once had a pink office, I wrote my master thesis in it. Got an A!
@@thegirlabides6851 Pink walls just reminds me of Alexandra Gater, one of my least favorite popular design youtubers lol
@@ihatehandles111 ok. The color I asked about (along with photos of my space) are a far cry from AG’s incessant use of “Modern Love” plus pom poms and polka dots. As I said above, it actually looks neutral in my space.
@@thegirlabides6851 Hahaha the fact that you knew what I meant means I can trust your design instinct then. I'm sure it'll be cute.
The honesty you expressed at 12:12 -13:09 has been on my mind for a while. Your channel is a favorite of mine because it's realistic and attainable. Your condo looks very similar to mine, and you managed to create a truly striking place that looks and feels like home. Even those who consider themselves "successful" don't have money or time that's shown on other RUclips channels, and on Instagram. I support those channels because I want to continue supporting individuals whose growth I've been privileged to witness. Then again, if I had the time and money, I would do exactly the same. For now, my motto is: anyone can fill a room with beautiful things, but not everyone can create a beautiful space. Keep it up, Paige!
Would love to see a Christmas decorating series from you Paige! Reviewing holiday good/bad decor, best holiday decor round up (with places that ship internationally)!
Oh, yes please
Forever obsessed with pink 💗💗💗
The right pink can make a room feel so cozy and womb-like. I love pink accents in decor
I vote for little neon magenta accent in a room (like on a book cover etc) in otherwise neutral room.
You see Strawberry Thief (the William Morris pattern) everywhere now bc it's in the public domain. If you want to know what's gonna trend in the next few years it's always worth checking out what's coming into public domain soon.
The Verner Panton is flowerpot lamp is ICONIC, as are several of its sibling designs. And you won't find a single Scandinavian (I actually mean the countries not the style) design lover's home without something Panton. I myself have two pieces, a large pendant lap and a side table. The flowerpot lamp is so famous that I chose to pass on it for something more unique, but I do absolutely love it. Such a classic.
I immediately thought Nemo lamps....so yes to a kids room :) I LOVE these videos and your quick real responses and suggestions! Keep 'em coming!
Pink is a spring color - like lemon yellow and sky blue. Spring colors can be uplifting /hopeful. Some don’t like pink because it’s also associated w/“ traditional” feminine attributes like nurturing, vulnerability, innocence (or naivety) and softness (which some see as weakness).
Interestingly enough, a 1918 trade publication suggested pink for boys and blue for girls. It was later reversed.
My personal feelings regarding diagonal legs:
For my 18th birthday, my dad and I drove to Denmark to find a nice desk since I was about to move to my very first own place (I live near the Danish border). I ended up getting a sleek, midcentury-looking desk with diagonal legs (!), which imo give the the entire furniture piece a really interesting silhouette. Also the legs are rather thin and having them at and angle actually makes the desk feel very stable, I can't really explain it properly.
I like the legs. The small drawer on one side is throwing me off.
currently watching this in my home office which has a pink quilt on the day bed (made by my grandmother!). 3 pieces of art that all incorporate the color pink, plus pink drapes 😂 the drapes are definitely overkill and I plan to replace them soon but I love the small pops of color in the art and in the quilt. Planning on painting the room a dark charcoal grey soon and I think the pink will really pop against it.
Pink and gray is yummy as well as pink and taupe or brown.
Drapes sound fabulous not overkill
My husband hates diagonal legs so much. And Queen Anne/Chippendale/Cabriole legs. He says they all give him Nightmare Before Christmas vibes - like the table is going to come to life and chase you. He's not wrong.
Wow that makes me realise thats why I hate diagonal legs too. It feels like the furniture is plotting to move around.
That's beauty and the beast subconsciously choosing his furniture.
😂 love all those legs but this comment made me lol. Can see his point!
Oh my god, that’s the perfect description of why I hate those types of legs!
I mean a lot of them look like legit animal legs, I do find those a bit weird when I look closely!
Those are rattan chairs from the 60s or so. Pretzel design, and worth a small fortune if restored. I have a similar pair that I pulled out of the barn after a decade just last month. I cleaned well and saturated with linseed oil, then had cushions made out of black velvet. Looks very classic with the natural rattan. Even the upholsterer was surprised how beautiful they look. That keeps them from being coastal and they fit right in my style mixed den. Such comfy chairs to sink down in with the proper sized cushions. Quality is very high for these chairs to have been abused over the decades by me and still not be rickety at all! They will be a forever favorite. 🤩
paige can you please do a video on rugs.... :( they're impossible to find (esp. vintage) unless you're willing to spend thousands. do you have any tricks?
Well… rugs are dirt cheap when we’re trading with Iran. When we aren’t, rugs are less available and pretty expensive. But it also depends what you’re looking for. You have to want the riot of color that a Persian rug will bring you- if you do, you actually can still buy some of them pretty cheap (read large, wool, costs less than new artificial fibers)- something from the ‘60s or earlier, really bright color, not super high knot count, might have some heavy wear. Odd sizes run less than common ones, on average, because there are fewer houses that can accommodate them. A modern rug with high knot count out of a city- that’ll be hard with current trade restrictions, and you’ll pay for it. If you want plainer (e.g. moroccan)- plainer is trendy, so it costs more, and you’re buying from places that tend to have lower rug production. You can probably find vintage Karastan (and some of these are nice) on offer up or craigslist or whatnot. Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani rugs essentially have no value on resale- don’t let anyone charge you as if they do. You can sometimes find really nice ones in thrift stores.
oh my gosh. I have this same problem. please help us Paige!
Yes also interested!!
Yes please!!! I lost hours of my life searching for a rug and am still iffy about my purchase
Ikea has a e selection of wool rugs and handmade rugs and they introduce new ones every season. They are often such a good price for the size.
"i'm just an average gal, talking the shit" - yes yes yes! i 100% agree Wassel.
also love this series, because you are interacted with your subscribers.
I do love a subtle pink moment, nothing too in your face. I wanted to have a fun legally blonde/barber feel in my wardrobe so I painted just the inside a light pink and every time I open it, it feels joyous. The only other place I have a dash of pink is amongst the many colours of my Moroccan rug. I support the pink when done right.
why I like pink/rose and you should too: adds a balanced warmth to a space without being too much like a red might be. can be quite neutral between warm and cool tones. plus there are so many 'pink' shades ranging from pale 'red' to magenta.
I love pink! I’ve had a bright pink living room with a green striped couch-very 80s, very Ralph Lauren cottage vibe, and I’ve had an orange and pink South -Asian inspired room. I don’t love an insipid baby pink, but a balls to the wall pink is amazing.
My kitchen/dining room chairs are vintage orange acrylic and chrome chairs that I got out of necessity (they were really cheap on fb marketplace and I had to move in without any furniture) and I absolutely fell in love with them. I had them for 2 months now and the more I look at them, the more I love them so I'd say YES to that look.
Loved the video! Have to agree on the colour purple! Starting to come around on pink though (slowly) if used sparsely. Would love a video on rugs. They are such an essential part of a room and besides the boho white, fake/printed persian and geometric (none of which I like) there doesn´t seem to be much out there at the moment. Would love your thoughts!
I have a total aversion to USM Haller furniture. I went to high school in Switzerland and all my friends' parents (if they were what one would call something like upper middle class) had this very similar style in their homes that all ended up looking very similar. All very white box type houses, white walls on both the inside and outside of the house, and very specific mixture of furniture. And all of them, without exception featured at least one USM piece because it's simple, practical and customizable *but* also because it's a choice that shows that you're well off. It's a Swiss manufacturer so it's like a code among Swiss people indicating some sort of no-nonsense "good" taste.
I love love love watching these videos where you give your opinion on what people are thinking of buying!!! Please keep doing them. None of the other design RUclipsrs are doing it, and that is what I find really refreshing about watching you!
After years of loving and pining over drafting tables, I can now die happy knowing you approve. Seriously, your style is impeccable and a constant inspiration as I continue to refine my eye for design.
And, whatdoyaknow, I'm in need of a new desk.
:-)
Regarding those “Bentwood” :) chairs…that blue fabric makes them look like they should be on a porch or sunroom. If they are to be used in a Living Room setting upholstering them in a colorful rich tweed or animal hide might be a fun option? Love your videos Paige❣️
Could also call them “cane furniture” i guess.
19:42 I’m personally obsessed with the vintage IKEA Lykta lamps and I’m glad to hear you like them too! I crossed my fingers and searched for one in thrift stores for MONTHS and I died on the spot when I miraculously managed to snag one for $6 about a month ago. They come in so many different colors too, enough that anyone could probably find a color they enjoy. $80 for a pair of them is a good price, I know it would cost me $80 to buy a single one of these lamps off Etsy.
I’m decluttering things that I’ve had for almost 30 years in my attic. I found a San Francisco ash tray from the sixty’s. My son who smokes….you know smokes… asked if he could have it. I instantly thought of you! My exact words were, “yes!!!! It’s great to have some vintage things in your life, just not all vintage. It’s great to have a nice mix of different things” This literally happened about an hour ago! Have an awesome day. Now I have to restart this video, cause I missed the beginning writing all this! 😅
*color and style* . Red is a color I would typically give a hard pass on. However, I was struggling a bit on my fall re-fresh palette. I found three lumbar pillows with a paisley print for $3. I pulled items with similar colors for a complete Autumn look and nothing is kitsch. I have been on the hunt for an authentic oil landscape art piece for years. I scored on today at the thrift store for $13. She's not huge, but she's damn pretty and I admire her. It definitely takes time to curate a space. For me, I value my thrifted treasures and staple items because the tell my story and reflect my vibe. I love walking into my home at the end of work day and feeling *ahhh* , this is my home and I created this.
me reconsidering painting my living room pink after watching Paige’s recent video… 😂 I’m looking to go for a dusty/muted pink which I think will sit nice against my wood skirting, doors & picture rail.
The pink was my submission and I'm still really considering it. It does look more neutral in my space and it could use the warmth.
@@thegirlabides6851 yeah I think pink could definitely warm up a space! I go back and fore on it thinking, what if I get bored of it? But our room has some other colours in furnishings, like mustard & green which I think can help change it up.
You're right about the IKEA small space table. It's not that comfortable but I loved the design and function!!! It was great in a smaller Brooklyn apartment. I just sold the table because I relocated to an even smaller space in Manhattan.
I love when you give your opinion on design trends (eg the black trim dilemma, please include more of these along with the items!) ty ty ty ty!!! Xoxo
Once i started thinking about pink as “light red” I fell in love with incorporating it everywhere. You just have to find the right shade
100K! Congrats Paige. So deserved. You're my favorite and interiors are my life also.
I'm sending some entries for a "Should I get it?" video as soon as I sign off YT. Lamps lamps lamps!
Would LOVE a YT video about how to decorate for fall/Christmas/holidays without it looking like everyone else’s or just kinda basic.
Like your style but holiday, please!
I’m on a tight budget and I honestly would love to hear what your throughts/suggestions are on what to buy/look for on the small budget that I do have!
That’s actually a fun video you could do : “how I would style my house with unlimited budget”
Yes !
Ow oooow!!!!! I love that you're talking Blueland. I have been using them for years at this point, and love them so much!!!!
So I like diagonal legs, but only if they’re authentic vintage. Diagonal legs are very common on 1960s ercol furniture (a british furniture company), it’s almost one of their trademarks. Pink I can like in the right spaces, mixed with green sometimes I think it looks nice. Have you seen Farrow and Balls colour setting plaster? 🤔
Hot pink and neon orange together hits so right, and you love a pop of neon. That's my arguement for pink haha.
Love your channel! Congratulations 🎊🎉 on 100 K subs.
I have a lot of authentic Mid century modern pieces in my mid century modern home. I know they’re genuine because I bought them new during the mid century so, yes, that makes me an old lady.
Haha! I’ve lived in this same house since the sixties.
Rock on !
You should start an IG and just post photos stuff you own that’s vintage and original (or features of your house). Maybe give a little story about when you bought it or any memories associated. I’d follow that!
I love your videos Paige! Have to give an anecdotal about rugs though after hearing your advice here. I bought a vintage, or second hand rug from Marketplace once, looked so great, so clean, I brought it home and rented a full size carpet cleaning machine, it was the blackest blackest black water x3 passes over this thing and then some. Carpet fibers hold onto everythinngggg and you never know if people wore shoes in their home, had pets, etc, etc so I highly recommend buying only new rugs. Used patterned rugs are hard to gauge if they're clean or dirty as the pattern just gets uniformly darker. Perigold and Pottery Barn, Floyd, West Elm etc. Were my best luck for rugs.
Dirt is a fact of life, and if everything bought everything new we would have even more waste in our landfills than we already do. I buy used rugs, get them washed yearly, and enjoy the authentic vintage beauty. (If you have severe allergies it might be a bit different.)
Paige, you're at 100K subscribers!!!! Congrats!!!! I always look forward to your videos
Hey Paige! Love your videos 😊 would you share with us your story, how you started in prep styling and design and maybe general tips on how to start in this field? Also I resently saw an article in AD about what the job as designer actually looks like on a daily. Maybe you could give a little view of your day-to-day job reality. This would be very interesting 😊 have a great day!
Congratulations on 100k! I love binge watching your videos and I just got my first apartment so I’m watching them all over again. Can you please give us some rug and headboard recommendations 🥹
My grandpa had a MCM dining set back in the day. The chairs had diagonal legs and I stubbed my toes repeatedly. But I absolutely adore the look of the set (looking back). So, stubbed toes is another reason to avoid diagonal legs. 😆
I had that exact shade of pink in my childhood bedroom and it's so nostalgic to me. I'll most likely incorporate pink in my future child's room or possibly a smaller bathroom/office. I think if it's not overly done in a bright pink, it can look so good. Love all your videos Paige
Oh my god I jumped when I saw the USM haller in your thumbnail. Swiss quality at its finest, extremely heavy and completely customisable. I bought a new one in March and I have pictures of it saved on my phone so I can look at it every now and then. Haha! Best purchase ever made and an architect’s favourite
Speaking of basement couches… I would love a video on basement styling tips! I want mine to look like more than just a forgotten tv room where teenagers would hang out.
Yes do more of these! I’m moving into my own first place and wish I could call you up for advice!
I can do mini diagonal legs, like for a bookshelve or media console, but the desk ones look like bambie legs to me
I was shocked to find out you dont like pink. But with the way pink is used, or underused in decor in the US, I cant blame you. Mexico loves pink. Theres a shade of pink called Mexican pink and its used a lot in traditional artisan crafts. Lots of people have pink houses, bathroom tile, walls, Mexican embroidery, etc. I recommend you check out Luis Barragans Casa Estudio, or other Mexican designers for pink inspo.
Here are some arguments for pink and angle legs… let’s go. I have started to like pink as an act of rebellion against a society that taught me to hate all things “girly”. So while pink and purple will never be my favs, I can now appreciate them in new ways. Plus pink can complement so many shades that I tend to like. For the legs, they’re sturdier when at an angle. Also, so much of (modern) homes have 90 degree angles, that this tilt can be something different.
Those rattan chairs!😍 Not a fan of blue though…I wanted to paint one wall in our small guest bathroom in a pinkish tone but just could not find the right mix. I then decided in one 15’ wall in our large open living/dining/kitchen but again, just not finding it. I’m now leaning more terra cotta because I hung a very large original canvas painting with some of the warmer tones. We live at the beach and everything is starkly bright so it’s nice to have the warmer tones. My husband wants nothing but white so I don’t consult him…😆
I would LOVE a video about duvet covers/linen/bedsheets. How to design a good bed. Love you!
Please make more of these! It’s so entertaining and gives me inspiration for my new apartment, which I’ve barely filled with any furniture yet.
I also don’t like diagonal legs. Somehow makes it look cheap and dated to me, but I really don’t know why. Pink on the other hand is a great color! I think it goes with so many other colors that it can act almost as a neutral, depending on the shade.
This channel should come with a warning. I bought a vintage lounge chair under influence. Be careful out there
Yeahhh, right? After 5 videos i bought 2 vintage pieces in fb marketplace haha
lol I love this
What kind of chair?!? Show us
@@twobluestripes it's Yugoslavian, part of Osijek iii living room, works with nth in my studio nor I have space for it lol
i feel like touches of pink softens a space so paired more intense colours its great
pink contrasts really well with green (plants especially) - super popular I feel like in tropical settings / interiors (think of Cara’s AD home tours… makes sense that you didn’t like her place due to it having a ton of pink and purple 😂)
Agree. If I lived in a tropical place I'd embrace pink wholeheartedly. But I don't, so...:)
Congratulations on 100 K subs! 👏🏻Hope all your dreams come true! 🙏🏻
Would love some recommendations of interesting planters. I’ve been looking for hanging planters that aren’t like a boho explosion. I just want a not macrame hanger that looks cool
The first lounge chairs would look lovely in a burnt orange to contrast with the teal walls (assuming they already own the chairs, the photo was taken in their own home, and were only asking for upholstery advice).
The colourful mirror frames with the bubble design is so cute!
Agree on the mushroom lamps. The one your friend bought is definitely on my wishlist.
Congrats on the 100K! 🎉
tissue pink by Benjamin Moore is such a non-pink pink I would suggest. Great for complexion and photographs as not pink. I loooove it
Watching your channel has made me interior design obsessed. Great Video!
Pink. Well, pink walls are kind to the complexion. I'd avoid Pepto Bismol pink but once I did have our bedroom painted a calm pink and it worked; at the time, it was fashionable too. But pink textiles, etc.: too Barbie!
Random but I really appreciate the effort you put into ads in your videos 👌 it’s always aesthetically pleasing
❤️ u Paige, you’re so entertaining and funny. I love how real you are with all of your comments.
I would love to hear your feed back on how to incorporate wood floors in my living room and dining room, but I don't want it in my kitchen. What would be a great transition? I have grandkids, pets, and sloppy men always dropping things in.jy kitchen, so I want a kitchen floor that will do two things, 1. Transition well, and easy to clean unlike wood floors. Thanks a bunch. I really hope you can get back to me.
ooo I missed this video series. i love seeing the vintage IKEA. i'm so surprised people sent paint colors but yah it makes since should I buy this paint can to paint my room. does that count as a pop of color or no? I feel like it doesn't b/c the color envelops the space.
More of these pls!
I don't love a muted, pastel sorta pink....but I LOVE a pop of neon hot pink. Like in some artwork or glassware. I think a bright pop of highlighter hot pink does a similar job to a pop of red or pop of neon yellow. As long as the other colors in the room are more sophisticated. But no judgement towards you for not liking pink lol everyone has a color that they just don't vibe with.
I love those pretzel bamboo chairs!! Especially in combination with the blue! Great find
Ha! I love your comments (slide off the leather sofa) and great "pretzel" description! I'll keep looking for something else you've said :)
I have some black walls in my home and I painted the trim black also. It makes the walls taller.
video on rugs, please! i have to agree with you on diagonal legs because it looks very trendy to me. i typically avoid diagonal or pieces with too curvy of lines, unless it’s a really neat sculpture. i think rn i’m liking masculine pieces for big furniture and touches of femininity through art and smaller pieces, like lamps etc.
also, lol at your reaction to the tissue paper box cover
I would love to see I video of your advice on where to hang art through out your home. I buy art and it sits in a corner for ever because I have no idea where it should go!
Love the chairs and the blue fabric.
Omg. I have that exact Ikea vintage table since 2014. And she liked it. So now I feel cool!
Thanks! I’ve been looking for sofas for my bedroom suite and I’ve always wanted a red sofa. Thanks for talking me down the ledge!!!
I agree with you on the diagonal legs. I LOVE pink though. But natural pinks. It's a color in our skin and everywhere in nature. Fruit, flowers, the sky before sunset. A blush pink is basically a neutral imo. Hot pink is only good for tiny accents here and there.
Hi Paige! I would love to hear your review of RH furniture (& collections). It’s “luxury” but tbh I think a lot of things are basic & wanna hear what you would & wouldn’t buy!
would love a run down of some jute/sisal rugs (preferably for the bedroom!)
Congrats on 100k subs! You go girl!
My biggest “no” is leather sofas: cold and un enveloping in the winter, sticky n sucky in the summer
Me too. I always wonder why people would choose a main sofa in leather. I’d probably get it as a side chair, if I wanted include leather for aesthetics. Right now I have a leather couch cushion cover.
I would like to see a canvas awning stripe on the bamboo.
As a warm person I loved growing up with my families leather sofas because of the cold. It was so refreshing to move your leg to a new spot and its nice and cold lol
i like diagonal legs on the barstools i have for a tall table in my small studio apartment, because it feels like the chairs are less bulky than they would be with straight legs. Besides that i prefer straight legs on most other things as well. Love your vids!
I would buy that leather sofa! It's gorgeous!!!
I live in Copenhagen and the flowerpot lamp is all over Fb Marketplace. I would definitely have gone for the orange mushroom lamp instead - way cooler! 😍
With respect to leather sofas... as long as they have clean lines, are real leather, and are basically neutral (black, brown, cordovan) then you can't really go wrong. I own a black leather sofa from Crate and Barrel that I bought "gently used" at a local estate auction, and I have never regretted it. It's probably the only piece of furniture I haven't switched out or grown tired of over the past decade. With that in mind, I always say, "Go for it!"
Congratulations on 100k, well deserved 👏👏♥️♥️
That first chair is cool, but it deadass looks like a pretzel.... xD I'd lean into it and pick a beige linen fabric and draw little irregular white dots on it to represent the salt. Then they would be some cool ass pretzel chairs.
Congrats on 100k!
thank you!! thanks everyone!!
Paige, how do you get the tissue box into the round holder?
Love these videos! Congrats on 100k, so deserved
The red sofa reminded me of something. I used to have an ikea couch that had plain canvas slipcovers. Winter was coming, so my husband and I decided to buy red corduroy covers, just to warm up the place. As soon as I put them on I was appalled. I can't tell you how much I hated them. I almost started crying. Part of it was my regret over buying the slipcovers. I immediately took the red covers off and hid them. Later we gave the sofa to my sister-in-law, along w both sets of covers...so maybe she got some use out of them.
I am with you about pink (and several purples)! My colors are olive/sap/chartreuse, rust/orange and warm browns and black. Personally, I go for midC design, plus a bit of Bauhaus and vintage Asian and Mid-Eastern accent pieces and patterns in my tiny 1940s home. Pinks and purples are just difficult to incorporate into a warmer style, yet they work much better in others' preferences. I agree about sourcing vintage rugs! Also a peeve about pink and purple... tennies, trainers, running shoes... why do the colorways assume women's sizes should be in Barbie Dreamhouse shades? Just no. Love your channel!
I like a pale clear apricot color or a more dull ballet pink or dusty rose in combination with your signature colors! Could be a good accent even if not the main color. I am not a pink girl myself, but I like a more sophisticated pink in moderation.
Hard agree w/ you on the shoes! I wanted some Xero HFS running shoes, and I ponied up for the light gray ones even though the turquoise blue was on deep sale in my size. It was too loud, but not exactly a catchy neon accent that I might incorporate. For a really long time, I felt like it was hard to find sportwear at all in anything but black and Barbie colors, when I would prefer interesting details and patterns but in a white-and-black combo, or with pastels or earth tones instead of the barbie colors.
@@twobluestripes It's super sweet how we care so much about color, whether it's designing our interiors or anything else. I used to force myself to include pinks I liked/tolerated (pale apricot or dull ballet pink, as you describe :)) in collages or paintings I was dabbling with. I always was okay with the results and you speak a good point about trying some things that aren't assured to be right, yet end up satisfying in the end. One of the things I like about RUclips is the collaboration and sharing of ideas. Thank you!