Love the video! My husband wanted a puffy recliner for the living room. He went on and on about this recliner he had in the 90’s and how much he loved it and wanted to find the exact same one. I was mortified but quickly realized he gives me COMPLETELY free reign to decorate the entirety of the house. He loves my choices, compliments them with a smile so the man got his ugly, puffy, yet comfy, recliner. I purchased the exact recliner he wanted but had it made in a fabulous, neutral, fabric. I throw the most chic blanket and pillow on it. It hides it well enough and my wonderful husband gets to enjoy his chair. 😊

@dw7939

Жыл бұрын

Now that's how to do it! I did the same, my husband is fine with me decorating the entire house my way. All he wanted was a recliner that fit his nearly 7' frame. We bought him the The Beast. It's hideous but makes him so happy. The monster chair has become a bit of a conversation piece and pic opportunity. My smaller women friends love to sit in it and laugh.

@SunnyGoesIn1D

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a wonderful compromise. Honestly a change in fabric and colour goes a long way for those things.

@krispaape2620

Жыл бұрын

You are a good wife! Our husbands work hard and deserve the chair of their dreams - even if we don't quite like it. We get the rest of the house. Let them have their chair.

@soccermommyNPC

Жыл бұрын

This sounds like true love to me. Awesome.

@DelilahZoe

Жыл бұрын

You just saved your marriage 🎉. Great 😂 job.

Some people prefer some color other than just black and white - like Ralph Lauren and his beautiful colors, textures and leathers. I follow him for inspiration.

Anyone else wishing for a Valentina remodel for Christmas? Would love to see your client’s remodels before and after ❤

@cherrychin867

Жыл бұрын

Oooooo! Christmas Nior

@hhhhoooojdjd

Жыл бұрын

Eh...no

Agree with everything except faux flowers. I have some really nice ones but do agree that you have to wash them so they don’t become dust collectors

@mhughes152

10 ай бұрын

Faux is faux, in my opinion. You can get beautiful flowers or branches that are real. Often in your own backyard

@Rach_-wq5me

7 ай бұрын

Me too, I think faux flowers have become so beautiful and life like you really can’t tell the difference and you can enjoy them without watching them quickly deteriorating and dropping pollen and petals everywhere, also many are toxic to pets

Love your videos, just bare in mind leather recliners are used frequently for mobility issues, not always by choice😊

@sandihedstrom4480

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, but it also made my mom lose all her strength in her hamstrings and ended up adding to her immobility. They're also not great for posture.

@fancycat

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. After having knee surgery and hip replacement it was a necessity for my father in law. Sometimes functionality is more important than how a room looks. People actually live in their living rooms

@ellestevie5917

Жыл бұрын

@@sandihedstrom4480 Absolutely depends on the injury/disability & where the chair is from. Standing on your own is always best, but when standing on your own without assistance isn’t possible, these recliners are essential. Not fun to style, but essential.

@carolynhart1241

Жыл бұрын

@@ellestevie5917 Mangled vertebrae from a grenade in ‘71 needed lumbar support in a recliner, so I have one in my living room.

@mmr1646

Жыл бұрын

@@carolynhart1241 thank you for serving!

OMG, the rate at which you crank out videos is amazing! I put your playlist on when I’m painting rooms and doing things around the house. Even videos I’ve watched before, I love to listen to your tips and just feel like it’s hanging with a friend. Have a beautiful Sunday❤

@HouseofValentina

Жыл бұрын

That is so sweet! You are hanging out with a friend!!!

@whiskersBOOSTER2

Жыл бұрын

@@HouseofValentina ❤️

Valentina did say she wants people to love their homes and enjoy coming home to them!! She is giving great suggestions to those of us who are looking to best update our spaces. Ideas coming from an experienced designer, I find Valentinas suggestions very helpful!!

I had to laugh about the leather recliners- I am a single woman and I chose to buy my double seat recliner leather love seat with the cup holders in between the two chairs 😆 and I love it. It’s in my media/tv room which was a converted garage. I don’t care if it makes my room look old- it’s comfortable and fits my needs/wants. Unfortunately the ceiling has the popcorn paint and fan with light and those are things I do want to get rid of. I am looking to get a ceiling fan with just 3 blades and no light and find someone to remove the popcorn effect. So, I do want a touch of modern worked in with my recliner sofa. Love your content and your laugh is infectious.

@rneustel388

Жыл бұрын

I bought the second one of these two years ago. It’s a LazyBoy (sp?), and it’s in my living room which is the only living space I own!!

@bboo7300

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! It’s about what makes you comfortable!

I’m not sure what the issue with blinds is. When you don’t need privacy you can pull them all the way up and they disappear.

@bugsbunny2357

Жыл бұрын

Isn't there quite an issue with the upkeep on curtains? I was recently considering roman shades; but there's the same issue with keeping them clean (and I have cats and one cat sheds like nothing I have seen before -- he's a professional shedder and his hair is embedded in everything).

@Justaregularoldplumbus

Жыл бұрын

I just vacuum my curtains when I vacuum my floors. I only have 3 windows in my apartment so it takes like 5 minutes lol. We can’t get rid of our ugly blinds so we keep them tucked up and hidden behind the lovely curtains (sheers + regular). Roman shades are also pretty, I assume you’d wipe them if they’re wood? Idk how you’d clean them if they’re fabric, maybe vacuum? Wash? Edit: I think the problem with blinds is most people actually use them and even keep them visible (just opened) when not in use. They’re also unnecessary if you can get curtains instead (or shades, or even prettier wooden blinds).

Wow! Valentino you used a word I haven’t heard in a loooong time! RUMPUS ROOM! “Kids go to the rumpus room NOW! Do people actually know how to Rumpus anymore?? Thanks for the flashback!😊Enjoy your Sunday!💕

Another great video. This was so inspirational. My husband and I are in out 60 s , I always want to keep updating his response is there’s nothing wrong with that but I see old, dated, it has to go. So after much planting the seed talking about it he gives in . Then when I do make the change he loves it .

Lol on the recliner! I just hollered to my hubby “ Valentina is ragging on your recliner”. I totally agree

You’re such an inspiration to me. I do Fluid Art as a hobby, and I always look for decor trends. I love your content

I love your positive energy and the very kind way you deliver your information!

Love you V! Because ceiling fans serve a purpose to circulate air, admittedly ugly, what can you suggest to replace it that would still circulate air but look beautiful? You’re the best girl at what you do so I know you have some amazing suggestions!!

I can not take my black out curtains down in my living room. My husband works 3rd shift and can only sleep in his recliner. We are empty nesters so no kids but the curtains can be pulled back. He likes them that way when he is awake. We live in a community and close to the train tracks. Our house is well insulated and with the curtains he doesn’t hear the train. I’m in the back of the house and I never hear the train. We live in West Tennessee and you know it gets hot down here. We have a canopy of trees and a well tuned A/C heating unit. The black out linings keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Our all inclusive utility bill never gets over $230 for a 3 bedroom house.

Leather recliner provides excellent support and comfort for my elderly mother. I agree about puffy recliners but don’t discount them

@sallyreno6296

Жыл бұрын

Actually, doctors don't recommend them because they are bad for circulation.

Valentine, I enjoyed watching your video while having my coffee and loved the ideas on how to freshen up around here. Honestly it felt like I was just chitchatting with friends. I love your style and am going to follow up this video with the paint video. I can’t remember the white I liked so I will rewatch. Thank you for sharing all your tips & tricks and have a wonderful week ❤

I agree, paint furniture if it becomes tired, but you still love the piece 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇬🇧xx great video hun 😊

Moving into a new apartment and I’ve been wanting to change up my style, so this video is helpful and I agree with just about everything! Thank you!

You are def my favorite channel and I have learned & implemented many of your tips. Thanks so much!

I love that my hubby doesn't like the big recliner. We bought an original 1972 recliner at an store in Dallas and had it reupholster. It looks amazing and definitely a keeper

Years ago I saw an arrangement of flowers with peonies in it. I looked close because peonies, in my experience, are always full of ants and would not want that inside. No ants. No scent. I did not realize they were silk until I got that close. Never, ever since have I seen silk flowers that realistic.

We all have likes and dislikes. But, I believe in letting people have what they like. Besides a lot of people can't afford these constant upgrades. Things have to last and that's where quality matters most.

@fancycat

Жыл бұрын

Shorebaby exactly. Most people do not have the budget to replace floors, lighting, ceilings. They are paying for food, gas, college etc.

@katie8325

Жыл бұрын

Then why watch this video? Blows my mind when people choose to watch videos like this and then complain in the comments. Just live your life.

@fancycat

Жыл бұрын

@@katie8325 yep. Just live your life

@enna4986

Жыл бұрын

GarrettLeChic on utube.

@evelynniemeyer1119

Жыл бұрын

@@enna4986 Thank you :)

I have some of those things you talked about and your right I need a change. Thank you for this video😊

Love your show. I have those old outdated pillows on my family room. My mom made them in the 90’s, tapestry pillowcases, can’t get rid of them.

I want the recliner in the thumb nail. I love curating my house with things I love and use, we use recliners while enjoying tv together and they sit below Franz Kline type paintings. Life needs to happen in our homes and a little decor flexibility can add more than the perfect look.

@dw7939

Жыл бұрын

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For the most part I love everything you do, although I myself am a very traditional furniture buyer/decorator etc., but most chairs paired with sofa in a living room in a lot of pictures/or from decorators now a days are NOT comfortable....I want all I own and use for comfort as well as for design a very traditional comfortable homey decor....so you feel you can sit for hours watching a movie!!

Omg, the couches @ 3:43 are the most beautiful I have ever seen.

We live in the Westetn Colorado desert so it is very impractical not to have ceiling fans in certain rooms. Instead, I am changing over my ugly ceiling fans with wood and giant lights to very sleek, white fans with small wall hugging lights (because my husband loves top lighting) and this helps to deminish the impact on the room. They are not very noticeable when they are the same color as the rest of the ceiling. I think that sometimes a ceiling fan is needed to move air and cool the room, so totally get rid of them isn’t always practical. That said, we are going to replace the fan in our vaulted foyer with a chandelier because that fan really serves no purpose.

@SunnyGoesIn1D

Жыл бұрын

There’s always an aesthetic solution to these kinds of problems and I think you nailed it

@thevictorianedge5465

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my ceiling fans. When menopause hits you want fans from every angle like a hurricane going on. My fan stays. My heavy curtains stay. My country-SouthernLiving style stays.

@cynthiahansen2341

Жыл бұрын

Please tell where you found simple white fans!!??? I am struggling to find!

@franjones5312

Жыл бұрын

@@thevictorianedge5465 Absolutely agree about the fans. I'm going through menopause in Texas. We were still having 90-degree weather in October. The high temps are bad enough. Throw in menopause and, whew, don't know what I'd do without that cool air from the ceiling.

@DelilahZoe

Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly said. We LIVE in houses and need to be comfortable AND eco-friendly. I like ceiling matching fans, too!

Venetian blinds never go out of style - I live in the HOT south - ceiling fans are great down here too !

I love you guys Valentina. I also love the subject matter of all things interior design. However, it does not take into account things like functionality and maintenance. We do not all get massive discounting when purchasing and we pay full retail for everything. We also have to live in our spaces and a lot of us have ongoing damage caused by animals that roam throughout our houses with their fur and claws.

@michellebaker793

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly why I haven’t even thought about new furniture yet. As soon as the kids are grown and the animals are gone- we go shopping!

All these tips are truth! Love that you are being honest. 😊

Thank you! So insightful and warm, highly appreciated Valentina ❤

So glad to see that you’ve got less dark gray in that room!

I agree with you 100% in this video!!! You are so funny in communicating this topic 🤣

Love this video, laughed so hard right along with you! Can't wait til the next!

The issue I feel is not antiques or curtains that makes a room feel old ,but poor quality furniture ( avoid IKEA at all cost!) , clutter , over accessorizing, and the most important neglecting your interior. Invest in quality pieces if you can they will always look good whatever the latest trend.

@mmr1646

Жыл бұрын

I like IKEA actually. But you have to be picky about what you purchase from them. I’m happy with th birch sideboard I bought for my tv in the family room. It upgraded the room for sure even though it was from IKEA. And actually, the piece I bought was recommended by Valentina I think this past summer.

@Justaregularoldplumbus

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I can spot a cheap 2013 ikea Pinterest remodel from a mile away, so much more dated and sad than nice antiques. Although I agree w Valentina that it’s not my preference to have a themed house with ALL old furniture from the same era, it’s better to mix and match old pieces w character with updated more minimal pieces. My mom is a retired interior designer and her house is lovely with quality pieces but it’s all early 2000’s Tuscan style!! I’ve been goading her to mix in some different styles (French country, warm neutral minimal, etc), replace some of the Pottery Barn style matching sets with more actual vintage pieces, and to minimize her clutter. It looks a lot fresher now than before I started doing that.

I purposely bought an old (used) Victorian style lacy bolster pillow. Love the softness and the old off white color too (looks great with my white lace edged cotton pillowcases! My home is 1906 but I skip other frills- so it’s lovely. I pair that with a gray throw, a warm brown furniture grouping, and touches of bright teal and copper.

@AlexShiro

Жыл бұрын

Now that sounds elegant, with a few statement accents. Winning.

You're terrific! Loved this video. Right on! Thankfully I am on the right track...except I can't part with my cherry wood ethan allen pieces. But you are right....they are not making it anymore because people aren't wanting it. Oh well...have enough black and white pieces to blend in. Love your humor and enthusiasm!!!

You hinted at a video coming and I'm hoping it is the one of the old house in the country (that belongs to your client, I believe) with the herb garden just outside. You mentioned it might include all the tips you are covering today! Excited to see that one! Great job, Valentina!

I love our leather recliner - not the puffy one with cupholders, but a beautiful caramel color brown. I was kind of surprised when you said they were out of style and make your home look old?

@olive3700

Жыл бұрын

We have a leather sofa with rounded arms and matching chair in a beautiful, rich brown color with a hint of red -- matches the mahogany inlays in the entertainment cabinet perfectly. LOL. It was extremely expensive in 2005, still in brand new condition -- I don't find it creepy at all. The square arms on newer sofas look cheap to me, as though they're made of plywood.

@thevictorianedge5465

Жыл бұрын

I like recliners. I like the old style. I detest modern. I like curtains, so any creepy peeping toms wantabe will be deterred. I don't like black and white and modern so apparently this ain't the channel for me.

@dorothydecesare1607

Жыл бұрын

Maybe when Valentina or someone she loves, has aches and pains that are melted away by sliding into a comfy recliner she will change her mind about them. Not sure what the point is in having all the money in the world to redecorate ad nauseum to ‘update’ the look and be left with a room that one cannot relax and feel comfortable in. Need to strike a healthy balance imo.

@thevictorianedge5465

Жыл бұрын

@@dorothydecesare1607 yes! Comfort any day over a stale, sterile, cold and uninviting room.

Agree with you on all this .. specifically can’t tolerate valances of any kind , second the big puffy Michelin man recliners (sofas) are a No go. Had to add undersized Artwork

I am the woman that LOVES a recliner- my husband hates them 😂

As usual I love the content! I so enjoy grabbing a cup of tea and watching every time you post. My husband has never asked for a recliner because he knows better🤣 Unfortunately he loves ceiling fans. I've warned him that one of these days he's going to come home to a beautiful light fixture it it's place and 1 for our bedroom is just waiting for the electrician to come! Next will be the living room. After I do these things he usually admits that you and I are right.

@carolynhart1241

Жыл бұрын

I replaced the ceiling fan in our bedroom with a beautiful crystal and linen light fixture. We nearly died from the heat. It turned out that the temperature was impossible to balance in the house and our bedroom is on the hot end. A fan was the only answer, it works. The fans in the house balance the temperature.

I ❤ your tips and tricks. Thanks for keeping it real.

We don't like a lot of pillows on our couches and only have one - for my head when I lay down - and I just got my new, updated pillow from CB2 on Friday - yay! Got the Xand pillow, love it. We do have a few throws though. They are next to be replaced.

The recliner section is making me laugh so hard!!! That pic with it in the launch position!!! LOL

Great video, love all the pics of examples and humour

An unusual tip for the Frame TV… I put one in my bedroom but not in my den (yet). It keeps my bedroom feeling calm and luxe and I didn’t have to put any kind of media furniture to accommodate it. Since most people expect to see TVs in a den, it’s easier to work it into a cohesive look. I’ll eventually put one in my den too, but I think it was more bang for my buck in my bedroom.

I adore your videos even though we have a very different style as decorators. I just want to point out that proper drapes have a function that may get more critical as the reorganization of covid and other global politics continues. We have seen a huge jump in fuel prices and drapes really do help control home comfort when used properly. Who is teaching kids how to draw them on the south side in the mornings in the winter and close them when the windows are no longer capturing heat? Good quality drapes can and should be laundered and UV rays controlled where needed. I think they will be rolling back into style in no time …

@dianaschoen4485

Жыл бұрын

Im buying some soon just for that purpose! Energy savings!

Yes black and white everything way to go!

I bought a tatty old chest of drawers at auction for £5, painted it black and swapped the knobs for chrome ones, it looks fab!

I have 8 ft ceilings. So I bought 96 inch pottery barn linen blend drapes and installed them next to the ceiling. It does make the room seem taller. I bought new pottery barn linen blend drapes thru EBay at half the price. They look great.

Love your tips and tricks Valentina

Be careful about popcorn ceilings because some have asbestos and you do NOT want to do that yourself or breathe that. A home inspector can do a test or you can buy a test yo make sure your ceilings don't have asbestos before you do any work. If they do you MUST (by law) have that taken out by professionals.

“ the fiberfill that's gotten kind of chunky, 😖🤣. I love the humor and drama, makes watching so much fun. You speak the truth!! 😂

LOVE your old recliner solution!!!

I laughed along with you on this video! So on point about the recliner lol! When my husband's old poufy recliner had seen better days, we compromised and got one of those more modern, slim recliners, not so bad....and may i suggest the pottery barn pillow inserts, reasonably priced and great quality. Have a great weekend..PS love your outfit today!

@veronicagonzales4781

Жыл бұрын

😂

@mrnt1257

Жыл бұрын

Many years ago my ex and I were furniture shopping. He wanted a recliner and I didn’t. We went to Ethan Allen (are they still around?) and the designer showed us wingback recliners that you wouldn’t know were recliners. I still have them.

You had me rolling laughing, girl I love you.

You are so much fun, love your videos!!!

When we moved into our renovated new home my husband insisted on a recliner so I made sure it was a stylish Italian brand which cost the earth but it looks good.

My coffee table was my dads so I can’t get rid of it. I painted it flat black and I just love it!!!

@yvonneoy3124

Жыл бұрын

How do you clean it?

OMG!! I have that exact ceiling fan that you showed! We bought the house we're in a few years ago and it had 6 of those ceiling fans. Ugh! We've been getting rid of them as we update each room.

Love to hang out with V😀 and learn new tips and tricks

Okay I hear ya ~ ditch the faux floral arrangements. I live in a tropical area and have 3 that fit the decor but I’ve had them for 17 years and 6 moves. You’ve convinced me to say out with the old 🌸

Don't apologize your spot on 👍👍👍

I love how you make yourself laugh 😂

This is fabulous and hilarious video. I 💯 agree with you on all of your tip's, Valentina. 😀

@carolyngrotaers4454

Жыл бұрын

Sorry Valentina, l can't text you on Telegram. I don't have this set-up.

Thanks Valentina, I really love and appreciate your advice. I just take what I need and leave the rest, which is what I hear from your message, it’s your home and you should do what you need to do to make sure you love it. I don’t understand the negative comments saying you are shaming them, and they have to change things they still like or can’t afford to change??? PS, I love your colours and style, it looks very chic and luxe. 👍❤

I need the fan with the lights, I live in South Florida and even if our a/c is blasting all day that fan helps so much lol

I agree with everything you have said here (#truthbombs); however, I need my bedroom ceiling fan - this is the best way to counter the hot flashes and the lack of a breeze on humid summer nights.

You are like the Vogue catalog I get inspired but never plan to ware those clothes they advertise. Thank you for your hard work.

Thank you for sharing this video

You are so right about recliners lol put my husband’s in His tv room…yeah 👌

I like my 2 silk flower arrangements and intend to keep them 😊

Love your videos! I've changed out the blankets, and pillows in my living room and even added larger items you have suggested while removed the knick knack things....but we still have those orange looking oak floors. Any suggestions for a rug or paint color if I have chocolate brown couches that would minimize the orange tone? I'm also stealing the blanket over the arm trick. Thanks again for all of the tips and links to great updates!

@ktay2124

Жыл бұрын

A tip the paint guy suggested was to subtly put the color you want to minimize into the room. Use a pillow with pops of that color, vase, art etc.

Great video! Loved it!

I’ll send to my Mom as she wants to update the house (structurally) but these are very easy tricks to help

I removed heavy valances and heavy curtains and replaced with new lighter panels hung wider and high. couldn’t believe the difference in the light coming in!. In my new house I removed slat blinds right away

Absolutely agree with everything you said 👏

I was with a girlfriend for a couple years and moved in with her. Went from my energetic, minimalist downtown apartment with my clean lines/metal/glass/leather theme to her suburb and had to get used to the Live Laugh Love thing with the poofy big box store brown recliner couches and massive flat screen TV that sucked all the space out of the room. And I just realized our decorating styles mirrored our personalities. And our personalities made us break up!

You're so cute! I love these "look old" or "mistake" videos. What do you think about plantation shutters?

I manifested a white kivik love seat and Chase on fb market for $60. I just called up ikea for the sectional attachment bracket, turned it into a sectional and switched out those cheap 2” plastic legs to some nice 4” mid century legs. It was so dirty my arms hurt for days from bleach soaking the covers and spot treating the stains. But it’s beautiful now! Great finds on market place!

Love it Valentina! Have you thought about doing a meet and greet?

What kind of lighting do you recommend for the bedroom? I have bedside lamps, but what about when I’m hanging out in my room and it’s not bedtime? (I don’t know what to replace the ceiling fan with haha or if it needs replacing at all). I have a small space so my bedroom is also my desk area, and hangout area

The gasp was HILARIOUS!😆🤣😂

I had those old cherry orange cabinets! I hated them and buying new ones would have costs thousands, so I painted them and installed new hardware. It looks like a totally different kitchen and I love it 😂

thank you for the video!

Couldn’t agree more! You had me lol.

Right on Valentina ✌🏼😊

I only watched half of this,as I don't agree that things make your house look old.I think you should have around you what YOU love and makes you and your family happy.Sure I get that if you want to update your interior look, some of these suggestions are relevant.But to my mind, often this just leads to boring white and grey ,cold looking rooms.Which I might add, is the impression that the living room in this video is giving me! I like wood, warm colours and a cosy feel.

Love the passion! 😂❤

I’m a 60+ woman and love my recliner because it loves my aching back. What are the best alternatives for me. I’m going to be redoing my upper level and throwing out most things.

Lol, I just updated my ceilng fan/light, what a relief!😅😅

I came home one day to a 2 piece leather recliner set, a single and a double seater. The double seater has cup holders, that’s right. My husband bought them while I was at work, yep. 😮 We still have them, but at least the color is light gray instead of dog s--- brown. Good thing I love him a whole lot. Anyhow, you gotta pick your battles-I guess. 😅

Love how you called old tube screen TV’s “big bottomed girls” 😂 I’m a big fan of the thin, framed tvs that you can turn into artwork when the TV isn’t being watched. Hoping that’s our next upgrade once we buy a home.

Great video! But these days I’m craving for color and added colorful pillows to my white sofa! My living room does have ikea pieces as well it’s the putting together of old and new! Please have a video for that! My family room is super contemporary though! But the living and dining do have some pieces for accent it also depends on the style of the house cannot fight with the interior architecture still keeping it modern and fresh!

I disagree about the artificial floral. Hobby lobby has some very realistic floral pieces. They are expensive but worth it. I use them sparingly like a single magnolia blossom mixed in with some greenery in my foyer. So don’t throw out all artificial flowers. There are some good ones.

@Patrick-kt5mc

10 ай бұрын

I agree with you however it also depends how they are arranged in a vase that makes a big difference. I think a proper arranging can make them look more realistic.

@Rach_-wq5me

7 ай бұрын

I totally agree, faux flowers are beautiful without the mess and toxicity to pets

I have a new modern fan but I have to have a fan in my bedroom. I am hot blooded!

@Person-mh6xq

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!