I'm team laminate because it's durable, cheap and I don't treat it as precious as I would something that was expensive. I've had this all my life and never had any issues. Thanks for this video🙏
I have had wood and stone and engineered stone. I agree with you, laminate is best because it's cheapest, it's durable and I don't have to be careful with it
You mean laminate for the countertop or the flooring? For the kitchen not in a million years. Dekton, Neolith and the like for the win. No liquid absorption. Much more anti-bacterial, super easy to clean...it's more expensive but it's absolutely worth it. For flooring yes, unless you have heating floor.
@@pman2916 i agree with both. Laminate floor ac 4 survives a lot. Not as good looking as real wood but ok. Laminate countertop is good in the other areas of the Kitchen. Dont like it next to the sink because risks of water damage. The nicest thing about laminate is that is easy to replace because of the price if something happens to it
As someone who has cleaned others houses for years, I get so upset when they weren't thinking of the cleaning lady when they chose that bath tub or whatever it is.
Super helpful info, thank you! And also timely as we are in the design phase of a big kitchen remodel. This is very helpful to whittle down choices… fussy cleaning is not how I want to spend my time! 🙏🏼😀
Thank you for mentioning silicosis! I hope other countries ban it too asap. The alternatives can easily replace the dangerous stuff. Love your work, love from Australia 🥰
It's not dangerous unless you're hacking at it all day with a diamond saw. It is absurd to me that because construction workers are too lazy to wear respirators while building it that it should be banned.
I was most excited to learn about the new grout! We will eventually need to regroup our floors and that will be a wonderful replacement for the bathroom and kitchen! I hate grouted tile, BTW, I don't know who thought it would be a good idea for kitchen countertops.
Thank you for this very informative video. It is very helpful to know the ratings to consider for tile, laminate flooring, etc. A great video to reference for future home projects. ❤
Good assessment 👏🏾 I also agree that it takes more effort to maintain furniture with legs. I have the vanity featured in this video. It replaced an older one that had a base. I asked the contractor to leave the base and it creates a barrier; dirt cannot accumulate underneath. I know that there has to be a "formal " name for this. It's not a new idea and it works like a charm
@@penelopepitstock yes in Sweden this kind of countertop used to be standard untill the 90s. Then the small under mounted or overhang sinks with wood laminat or stone countertop became the thing so now people in Sweden are throwing away all of the old stainless steel combined countertop and sink. Really a waste because they are strong and simple to clean and buying a new in the same style is really expensive
I am getting plantation shutters and linen blend sheer curtains. I want lower maintenance and have something aesthetically pleasing. I’m all for that since I live in a small home with my small family and dogs. It’s a constant struggle to maintain. Especially as there’s a lot of white and beige.
Another great and informative video Reynard, please keep them coming. With the absence of both children and animals, I believe looking after a stone or wood countertop is a breeze!. It's not so much about these materials being 'high maintenance'...it's more about 'respecting' the high investment you made purchasing them. Personally I have had both 'high maintenance' work tops, floors...and a low maintenance dog (even a wooden floor!). And they all cohabited quite happily together!. Although I would definitely agree, leather sofas are now a no go for me. I always say to friends who are thinking about purchasing leather sofas/chairs, to be aware of the 3 'S''s....Scratches, Stretches and Staines. All good if your home is a 800 year old castle with stuffed animal heads, and you want that aged 'patina' but otherwise avoid, cos this is 'high' maintenance and a emotional trip.
What would be a good flooring option to keep our dog from slipping and hurting herself? We are on a (probably uneven) concrete slab and want to do luxury vinyl in the kitchen/dining areas, but I really worry about my dog!
When my parents bought the home i grew up in, not only was carpet everywhere, shag in the kitchen 😂 And a different color carpet in each room....🙃 those were the days! Confusing decor and bad choices days....lol
Carpeting had a few benefits. It kept thedwelling quiet and you could walk around in your socks. It prevented slips and padded a fall. It could also hide concrete flooring or mismatched flooring. And it could cost less than sanding and polyurethaning wood floors. Also the fumes from polyurethane last a long time and are very dangerous. Carpeting was a less expensive way to handle a lot of flooring issues. With the fabulous easy clean fabric materials out there now I think it could make a comeback.
I didn't know the hazards of quartz counter tops! This was a great video full of useful information but I have to admit I rewound to watch the kittens a few times haha 😊
Thank you, really great information in a condensed video!! Do you have any thoughts on what would be a good choice of flooring for kitchen and dining areas that would keep a dog from slipping and hurting themselves? We want to do luxury vinyl, but I'm so afraid of my dog really hurting herself! Also, we are on a (probably uneven) concrete slab... house built in the 1950's in the U.S., so that is also a consideration. 😬
The cleaning tools today permit easy cleaning even around those tight fitting free standing tubs. If you like them get them. I don’t like them for safety reasons. But I’m sure that they are not so hard to clean around with the right tools.
Love your videos, learning so much from them. Wanted to get your thoughts on quartzite as a countertop? Wanted to get its pros and cons. Are they similar to granite?
Thanks for the breakdown! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
Wonderful video. The only thing I disagree with is saying velvet is a high maintenance fabric. This is so incorrect. Velvet is one of the hardiest fabrics available, this is why we have so many examples of antiques still upholstered in their original velvet. It’s easy to clean and lasts a long time.
Very interesting. Do look up the pronunciation of the words "preface," "granite," "acid," "porous," "laminate" (as a noun; you're pronouncing the verb), "velvet," and "patina." Your accent is charming and the quality of your voice is soothing. However, for the sake of professionalism, it is necessary to look up and correct key terms used in your profession and always get them dictionary perfect (your pronunciation of "patina" is common, but incorrect; the pronunciation of a person who never properly learned the word and is guessing, rather than someone who learned the word as a professional in the area of finishes or just a well-educated native-speaker). Checking your pronunciation before recording is like checking a mirror before going on camera. (Native-speaker tip: use "tall" for animals, people, plants and buildings: entities that "grow" in height organically or as they are constructed. Use "high" for things that don't "grow": the pile of carpet, the height of furniture or cabinets, the altitude of planes or other flying objects.)
I'm guessing you only speak English? His English is EXCELLENT for a non-native speaker. He sounds very professional, in fact much more professional than most well educated native speakers in USA such as news anchors, government officials and even some lawyers. If however, you want him to sound like a professional pain in the a** like yourself then I suppose your advice would be helpful, though he may lose subscribers because we enjoy his good design advice as well as his soothing voice and beautiful accent.
I'm team laminate because it's durable, cheap and I don't treat it as precious as I would something that was expensive. I've had this all my life and never had any issues. Thanks for this video🙏
I have had wood and stone and engineered stone. I agree with you, laminate is best because it's cheapest, it's durable and I don't have to be careful with it
You mean laminate for the countertop or the flooring? For the kitchen not in a million years. Dekton, Neolith and the like for the win. No liquid absorption. Much more anti-bacterial, super easy to clean...it's more expensive but it's absolutely worth it.
For flooring yes, unless you have heating floor.
@@pman2916 i agree with both. Laminate floor ac 4 survives a lot. Not as good looking as real wood but ok. Laminate countertop is good in the other areas of the Kitchen. Dont like it next to the sink because risks of water damage. The nicest thing about laminate is that is easy to replace because of the price if something happens to it
This is an excellent video. Many designer homes use materials that look good in the picture or video but are a nightmare to clean and maintain!
Like marble kitchen countertops! 😂
As someone who has cleaned others houses for years, I get so upset when they weren't thinking of the cleaning lady when they chose that bath tub or whatever it is.
Of course they weren’t.
Super helpful info, thank you! And also timely as we are in the design phase of a big kitchen remodel. This is very helpful to whittle down choices… fussy cleaning is not how I want to spend my time! 🙏🏼😀
Thank you for mentioning silicosis! I hope other countries ban it too asap. The alternatives can easily replace the dangerous stuff. Love your work, love from Australia 🥰
It's not dangerous unless you're hacking at it all day with a diamond saw. It is absurd to me that because construction workers are too lazy to wear respirators while building it that it should be banned.
@@Channel-gz9hm Just like asbestos
I was most excited to learn about the new grout! We will eventually need to regroup our floors and that will be a wonderful replacement for the bathroom and kitchen! I hate grouted tile, BTW, I don't know who thought it would be a good idea for kitchen countertops.
Epoxy grout has been around for a long time. I think you have to be careful where to use it so Google it bf you decide where it should be used.
Thank you for this very informative video. It is very helpful to know the ratings to consider for tile, laminate flooring, etc. A great video to reference for future home projects. ❤
Your videos always hit the nail on the head! What great content. Thanks again!
Good assessment 👏🏾 I also agree that it takes more effort to maintain furniture with legs. I have the vanity featured in this video. It replaced an older one that had a base. I asked the contractor to leave the base and it creates a barrier; dirt cannot accumulate underneath. I know that there has to be a "formal " name for this. It's not a new idea and it works like a charm
Im about to install a 90s secondhand stainless steel countertop with a bump in front so spill dont reach the cabinets before it wipes up :)
Excellent choice! No germs for you!
@@evanor1296 what a great idea! As a frequent spiller this would help me a lot 🤦🏻♀️🤣
@@penelopepitstock yes in Sweden this kind of countertop used to be standard untill the 90s. Then the small under mounted or overhang sinks with wood laminat or stone countertop became the thing so now people in Sweden are throwing away all of the old stainless steel combined countertop and sink. Really a waste because they are strong and simple to clean and buying a new in the same style is really expensive
Wonderful video! I love the perspective of maintenance for interior design! A video on design choices to keep the bedroom tidy would be amazing
I am getting plantation shutters and linen blend sheer curtains. I want lower maintenance and have something aesthetically pleasing. I’m all for that since I live in a small home with my small family and dogs. It’s a constant struggle to maintain. Especially as there’s a lot of white and beige.
100% agree on the furniture legs!
Love the content. I'm still going with the Free standing tub.
I learnt so much on organization from your channel thank you
Another great and informative video Reynard, please keep them coming.
With the absence of both children and animals, I believe looking after a stone or wood countertop is a breeze!.
It's not so much about these materials being 'high maintenance'...it's more about 'respecting' the high investment you made purchasing them.
Personally I have had both 'high maintenance' work tops, floors...and a low maintenance dog (even a wooden floor!). And they all cohabited quite happily together!. Although I would definitely agree, leather sofas are now a no go for me.
I always say to friends who are thinking about purchasing leather sofas/chairs, to be aware of the 3 'S''s....Scratches, Stretches and Staines. All good if your home is a 800 year old castle with stuffed animal heads, and you want that aged 'patina' but otherwise avoid, cos this is 'high' maintenance and a emotional trip.
Furniture leather is also coated and feels like plastic.
What would be a good flooring option to keep our dog from slipping and hurting herself? We are on a (probably uneven) concrete slab and want to do luxury vinyl in the kitchen/dining areas, but I really worry about my dog!
Fabulous video thank you.
Thank you for another great video. Just wondering if you left concrete floors out for a reason?
When my parents bought the home i grew up in, not only was carpet everywhere, shag in the kitchen 😂
And a different color carpet in each room....🙃 those were the days! Confusing decor and bad choices days....lol
Carpeting had a few benefits. It kept thedwelling quiet and you could walk around in your socks. It prevented slips and padded a fall. It could also hide concrete flooring or mismatched flooring. And it could cost less than sanding and polyurethaning wood floors. Also the fumes from polyurethane last a long time and are very dangerous. Carpeting was a less expensive way to handle a lot of flooring issues. With the fabulous easy clean fabric materials out there now I think it could make a comeback.
@youbetcha108 good point! And i will always love carpet in bedrooms. I have brick in kitchen/liv rm and its a great option and low maint.
Great video- great information & well delivered. Thank you.
I didn't know the hazards of quartz counter tops! This was a great video full of useful information but I have to admit I rewound to watch the kittens a few times haha 😊
Just realised, I've been watching your videos for months and never subscribed!
Sorted, with notifications on 😊
Loved your T shirt. May I know where can I purchase something similar
Great video, good information. Thank you.
Thats my thing with wood floors theyre beautiful but I'm so worried about having to keep them up and baby them with spills etc
This video was very informative, thank you.❤
There is an updated formula for the engineered stone for the australian market. I am interested to hear about the performance of it vs the old one
Thank you, really great information in a condensed video!! Do you have any thoughts on what would be a good choice of flooring for kitchen and dining areas that would keep a dog from slipping and hurting themselves? We want to do luxury vinyl, but I'm so afraid of my dog really hurting herself! Also, we are on a (probably uneven) concrete slab... house built in the 1950's in the U.S., so that is also a consideration. 😬
The cleaning tools today permit easy cleaning even around those tight fitting free standing tubs. If you like them get them. I don’t like them for safety reasons. But I’m sure that they are not so hard to clean around with the right tools.
Love your videos, learning so much from them. Wanted to get your thoughts on quartzite as a countertop? Wanted to get its pros and cons. Are they similar to granite?
Quartzite is awesome, basically the same rules as granite but usually far more beautiful; had in my last house will do again next reno
Yup beautiful stone, much easier to maintain compared to most natural stones but really expensive.
What are y'alls thoughts on concrete counters?
Difficult to form up, hard to fully seal, very unattractive.
Thanks for the breakdown! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
Today I learned that my granite countertops are supposed to be re-sealed every year … after 14 years 😅 They still seem fine to me! 😅
Wonderful video. The only thing I disagree with is saying velvet is a high maintenance fabric. This is so incorrect. Velvet is one of the hardiest fabrics available, this is why we have so many examples of antiques still upholstered in their original velvet. It’s easy to clean and lasts a long time.
How about sintered stone?
Stainless steel scratches, doesn’t it?
Yes. It’s a patina. It’s also the best antimicrobial surface out there. Along with copper silver and gold.
Starting by equating home design with partner choice 😂😂😂 Very brave. Let me grab the 🍿
Def a risky move 😅
My tub is in one of those tight spaces, but since it’s a low traffic area and we keep it clean overall (never shoes) it status clean.
Very interesting. Do look up the pronunciation of the words "preface," "granite," "acid," "porous," "laminate" (as a noun; you're pronouncing the verb), "velvet," and "patina." Your accent is charming and the quality of your voice is soothing. However, for the sake of professionalism, it is necessary to look up and correct key terms used in your profession and always get them dictionary perfect (your pronunciation of "patina" is common, but incorrect; the pronunciation of a person who never properly learned the word and is guessing, rather than someone who learned the word as a professional in the area of finishes or just a well-educated native-speaker). Checking your pronunciation before recording is like checking a mirror before going on camera. (Native-speaker tip: use "tall" for animals, people, plants and buildings: entities that "grow" in height organically or as they are constructed. Use "high" for things that don't "grow": the pile of carpet, the height of furniture or cabinets, the altitude of planes or other flying objects.)
Get bent
Really....??
Wow talk about picky, to say nothing of bossy.
Seriously? People from different English speaking countries all pronounce their words in unique ways. And I’m saying this as an uncouth American. Lol
I'm guessing you only speak English? His English is EXCELLENT for a non-native speaker. He sounds very professional, in fact much more professional than most well educated native speakers in USA such as news anchors, government officials and even some lawyers. If however, you want him to sound like a professional pain in the a** like yourself then I suppose your advice would be helpful, though he may lose subscribers because we enjoy his good design advice as well as his soothing voice and beautiful accent.
Lots of great information. Thank you.