Picking paint LAST is a surefire way to make your room design more cohesive and well planned. Which of these design rules will you break after watching this video?

Letting your space evolve with you is really the best advice. People want a fully finished perfected space out of the box, but that’s not how any of it works. You can’t manufacture an authentic lived-in feel, you just kinda have to… live in it.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I love that! Exactly my sentiment. I always tell my clients, live in the space for awhile and I’ll be back to finish it up. Trust, your flow evolves as you understand your space and needs 👏

I have hardwood floor in my kitchen. I LOVE it. It feels great under foot, things don't break when you drop them, and it is timeless. Everyone thinks it's brand new, but we've had it for 28 years now.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!! I have original hardwood in my midcentury home, I wished they ran the flooring everywhere!

I believe very heavily in every single one of these rule breakers. Throughout my life many of these were in our home mostly for financial reasons (i.e. hand-me-downs & can't afford full furniture set at one time.) Probably why I like this idea so much. It "hurts my eyes" 😅 to see matchy-matchy furniture, woods, or bath fixtures in a home. 😅 Just do what makes you happy in your own home. Our stuff isn't matchy-matchy, but it looks good together, and I like it. 😊

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Exactly! It’s hurts my eyes to see a matching set 😂 (which is precisely what I grew up with)

I remember all too well about 11 years ago when I did a whole house renovation and my architect talked me into hardwood floors in kitchen. I was aghast! But he kept assuring me that the wood would be protected with the finished top coat. So I did it and it turned out beautiful! Yes I spilled plenty on the kitchen hardwood floors but everything cleaned up with no problem. The floors even survived a leak from a washer (my house at that time was very small with a washer/dryer built into the kitchen). I have moved two more times since that renovation and have always kept hardwood floors in the kitchen since then.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and validating my tips Liz! You’re making an investment, choose the best materials for the job 👏

I want your shirt on my living room wall. Such a talent!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! 🙏💖

This was helpful..My bathroom is the size of a closet with a window, I want to paint it matte black..The house was built in 1974 with a black and white narrow line tiles on the wall..The bathtub walls are enclosed in white..The wall space could be fully covered with less than a cup of paint..You've motivated me to do it.. ROOMS to GO have made a fortune selling matchy matchy for those that lack creativity. ..😃🙃 See you on the next one..👍👍

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Check out my guest bathroom makeover! Sounds like what you’re describing and my walls are matte black! 🖤

@debrahill2272

9 ай бұрын

@@JulieKhuu I will check out the video..THANKS 🤚🫶

I love your design updates!!! Especially the white ceiling taboo. Free your mind, your brush will follow!!!!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I love that! Stealing it! 🙌☺️

Julie! You knocked this one out of the park! What an informative video with great energy- I LOVE your vibe!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 💖☺️

Thank you. In my new house I'm using a dark teal venetian plaster in my powder room with brass plumbing rule 1 to break, and rule 2 I'm not doing a white ceiling, I also have multiple types of wood. I'm mixing walnut and maple. You made me much more confident in my decisions.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Ooh you had me at plaster 💙

Love it Julie, rule breaker, our home...a bit of boho, modern, maximalist, minimalist, animal prints, neutral walls, antiques, live edge, on and on, room to room. You bring out the eccentric. As crazy as it sounds, it flows.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

You have just described my home to a tee! 🙌😂

@CJSCJ

9 ай бұрын

@@JulieKhuu personality plus🙏

I DO love breaking a rule! I'm having trouble mixing colors, patterns and texture together, but you're helping me get out of my own way.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Watch my “How to create your dream space series” - I go over all these design principles in detail Martha!

I've always done my own thing, whatever felt right in the space. I decorate going towards a feeling. I always want my home to feel welcoming and cozy. Today you gave me peace about that. Thank you young lady. You gave me the freedom to express who I am in my home, after all it is my home.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

It’s your home, you know best Judith 💖🏡

Love this! I'm a rule breaker. ❤️ Thank you for great ideas and examples. Yes, I would like to see more of this. Your advice inspires me so much!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Here’s to breaking rules and saving interiors! 🙌😂

OMG. You knocked it out of the park again! So thrilled to see that I am breaking rules like you do! I once had a 1930s house it had a beautiful hardwood floors throughout including the kitchen they were all original. All my bathrooms are different and blend with the style of the adjacent room/floor. That was an encouraging and inspiring video!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Another vote for hardwood in the kitchen woohoo!!! 🙌

This is one of the best videos of yours that I have watched. Loved everything about it. Going to watch it again very soon. Thank you Julie.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much Robert! 🙏💖☺️

Thank you, thank you. I am starting a massive renovation, and you struck a note on many of the decisions that I must make in the next few weeks.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Awesome, let me know if you need any guidance Judy! ☺️💖

Brilliant Julie! These tips are so helpful. I was relieved to hear flooring in rooms can be different. I definitely have done that😅

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Haha you don’t need me to tell you it’s alright, you do you Teri 🙌☺️💖

I just want to thank you and that I appreciate these videos . I’ve been watching some of your videos for about three years now and I’ve learned soo much every time that I do. You have a consistently awesome personality and the vibe that your bring to these videos make them easy to watch from beginning to end. Professional, yet laid back. Always a step above the trend and your own personal fashion style is on point. May Good Karma and Good Fortune always hold you near. Cheers!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

You are the BEST Rodney 🙏😭 thank you so much for your continued support all these years. May I rise to meet the standards of what my viewers want from the channel! Always here for you guys!! 🫶🏻

Very helpful, as usually! Like the dark spaces.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Love dark and moody walls against light finishes 😎

Lovely creative ideas - great Julie 👏🏽

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 💖🙏

Julie,I love this video, and like all the rest of your videos, I have learn a lot from your style, which i consider very much to be similar to my way of dec😊rating. Ha! Good job Julie, keep it up. Be safe.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Decorate with heart Albert! That means taking the time to consider each piece before it lands in our space and energy 🙌💖

Great video, thank you for continuing to make such helpful and insightful content! You've definitely inspired me to break some of these rules like a dark powder room ( jungle meets neon) and accent walls (made it a focal wall using a wallpaper I loved and framing it with molding). Breaking design rules allows you to explore your creativity 😊

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! The smaller the space, the more you can do 🙌 Neon Jungle sounds crazy fun!

Love it I have been waiting for this idea of design that you seem to understand about home decor.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I’m a mixed bag and my channel reflects that aesthetic 😅

So helpful! Thanks so much 🎉

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching ☺️🙏

Love it! Your such an inspiration!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching ☺️🙏

What a great video! Thank you!!!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Stella ☺️🙏

Love love love this vid!!!❤❤❤

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Beatrice ☺️🙏

You have such sensible ideas. I've learnt so much watching your videos.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and sharing feedback Michelle 💖🙏

Great video Julie!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Chris! 🙏☺️

Love dark cozy rooms!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Me too! I always have at least one in every project/ home 🏡

i love your channel! you and i have very different tastes, but these tips are so universal

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I’m aiming for! Thank you for watching ☺️🙏

This is so good. You are my new spirit animal ❤😂🎉

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Johnny!! Hope to see you back 🙌

First class video Julie. You aced it!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 💖🙏

Great tips again Julie! Modern day hardwood is very durable amazing in my new home. So easy to clean and stays beautiful 🏡🥂

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Exactly! So durable AND beautiful 😍

Loved this video!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Becky! ☺️🙏

Great ideas to create a beautiful home!!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Hope these tips help when you’re ready Lola!

I love it all. I like to mix and match everything. Great tips!!!

@JulieKhuu

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you for watching ☺️🙏🏻

Incredible video! I think i took 30 screenshots for inspo! Thank you Julie!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Ann! 💖🙏

Loving your inspiration

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Tracey 🙏☺️

This is a great great video thank you

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏☺️

Great video!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Susan! ☺️🙏

Thanks Julie, this is an awesome video. So much food for thought. I am rule breaker as well.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 💖🙏

Our girl fired up today! Lol. Great job Julie, and thanks!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Haha yes I am 🙌

Loved your Leapord top. Nd Vid😆💖 Kitchen in wood... Undoubtedly

Loved this video

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Mary! ☺️🙏

I have an accent / feature wall in each bedroom. The trick is to add a couple accessories to connect with the feature wall: throw blanket, wall art, votive tealight candle holders. Fantastic content on this video 👏

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

The trick is not a trick at all, just be intentional YUP 👏🙌

Hi Julie 👋🏼 I loved this content of breaking the rules. Like you said go with your gut and do what you like, at the end of the day is your house and only you and your family are the ones that need to like it💕. I want to break a rule putting a rocking chair in my family room. I love rocking and even though I don’t see it in the designers book, I’m going for it ! 😊

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Go for it! It’s going to be the BEST seat in the house I’m sure! 🙌

thanks for the screen shot opportunity on the bathroom hardware pairs !

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

You got it Carol! Thank you for watching 🙏☺️

So good. Thank you.

@JulieKhuu

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Brittney 🙏🏻💕

I love hardwood in the kitchen. I’m in a home that’s open concept and small. I decided not to paint the dining room wall an accent color cause of your videos ❤Thanks for the video.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I can help direct your intent Leticia 🙏💖

I'd like to know more about how to choose items that are not matchy matchy but look good together. 😊

I really love this video the pictures that you used are A1😍, I think I loved your colour breaking rule; which feeds my eclectic nature. I would love if you could do a video on picking window treatments colours to blend/contracts with your interiors, this is really making me dizzy 😵‍💫 as I don’t know if I should go with the walls or furniture

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I have a few videos on window treatments, check them out Nana! 👍☺️

@nana23ac

9 ай бұрын

@@JulieKhuu ok I’ll have a look through, and thank you for sharing your experience with us, I’ve become more confident in my design decisions, since watching your videos 💜

I’ve had hardwood in my kitchen for 25 years n have never regretted it. And yes I heard u can’t put wood in kitchen from many 🤷‍♀️

Hi Julie ! Choosing paint last? Nope didn’t do that! I did what you said chose a neutral furnished from there and have changed wall paint colors in each room over time or wallpapered. I am thinking of interior paint work now and I am more certain of my color scheme to go with upholstery and wood and overall vibe. I am tending toward neutral greens instead of yellowish beiges. Did not know about that fifth wall. It was always white. Not anymore. Problem is when you paint your ceilings you high light those pot lights or light fixtures that have always been white to melt into the ceiling 🙁. Not buying new new light fixtures though. Thank you Julie! Great info here! 🥰❤️

@judywood4530

9 ай бұрын

Good to know about pot lights! I hate white ceilings, so now I know that I do not like pot lights, either.

@youbetcha108

9 ай бұрын

@@judywood4530 look at design magazines to see what they do with the pot lights and colored ceilings. Maybe they paint those too! 🤔. The pot lights give you dispersed lighting but they can be overdone. Problem with ceiling light fixtures is that if you have 8 foot ceilings they bring it down while the pot lights don’t. I know. I have low ceilings and ceiling fans! Gotta watch it in my house! Don’t rule out pot lights. They are a useful lighting source.

@emiliebova

9 ай бұрын

You can paint the pot light rims to match ceiling color.

@youbetcha108

9 ай бұрын

@@emiliebova that would help a lot!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I always remove the can lights and paint the trim to match the ceiling 🙌

I heard your voice and as a compliment you sound maad I have subbed Love your content 🎉🎉🎉🎉I too find but not by design - and it is awkward- that I paint the walls last after looking at the furniture and light

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub and support! ☺️🙏

Rule one yes, paint last. But that was so difficult for when we built this last home. Builder required paint color to be chose….Before I purchased all my living decor. So of course now I’m repainting all the rooms another color.🤦🏼‍♀️

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Yup, that happens ALL the time 😩 Which is why the pros know that you must choose paint after the big ticket items are in so everything vibes

I have never liked my furniture to match, because I can't make up my mind on what color or theme I want to go with. I think that is the artist in me. MORE COLOR is better.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I’m inspired by color as well! Gimme more always! 🙌

Totally agree!! Specially with the dark rooms! So sexy and sofisticated! Thanks for the video, Julie!🔥 as usual ❤

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Sexy, chic, what’s not to love?!! 🙌🖤

Thanks !

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching love!

@Stormy7573

9 ай бұрын

@@JulieKhuu MY pleasure 😊😊

Thanks.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching ☺️🙏

Your hair looks so pretty. ❤

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Margaret 🙏💖

Thank you

@JulieKhuu

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching Renee 💚

Rugs!!! Matchy all around the house I LOVE breaking that rule!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

The best way to give each room its own personality 👏

I love your designs even though I'm not a maximalist. I am surprised that your on screen aesthetic; the walls, couch & plant don't look to me to be an example of your great tastes.

I chose my paint color first because I wanted the walls to be the basis for everything as a bold, very deep, slightly blue leaning green! But I hadn’t chosen any other items at that point

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

When inspiration strikes, you just go with it! 🙌😍

I am also not a fan of matchy, matchy, and I also like mixing antiques and modern, different wood tones, different fabrics design.. My design style is more like a mixed bag of anything I like and more of an eclectic style of decorating. I have hardwood in my kitchen, my living room has carpet, and my dining area has 18 x 18 tiles. I have a collection of Asian/Oriental small items and Buddhas that in my eyes blend perfectly well with my other things. Thanks for this video that affirms my non-sense style of decorating is acceptable.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I have 7 different floors in my 1900 sf home 😅 I love it and it works for my style! Do what you love Lydia 🙌💖

"I am a maximalist." Sitting in front of a bare cream wall and light couch and nothing else. 😂

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

By design so I don’t scare away the minimalists 😂 Check out my House Tour playlist for proof 😉

@cd2659

9 ай бұрын

@JulieKhuu I figured something like that or incase your outfit clashed with the decor.

I love your taste 🎉

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

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I love accent walls. I like colors, but I get (more) depressed when my living space is too dark, and a lot of the colors I like tend be dark. So I love a lot of bright white… and an accent wall. Though I fully agree that textured feature walls are great

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I love a fully thought out feature wall to create hierarchy in a space 👍

Love my kitchen hardwood. No moisture issues. Who spills something and leaves it lying there on any kind of floor?

Always Julie im inspired so thank you. My question is about putting cloth on walls instead of wallpaper. What's the rule and can you make it look amazing ??

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I love this look with starch! It’s so easy to apply and remove, especially in a rental. Treat it like wallpaper, I made a video on the ultimate guide to wallcovering for more tips!

If these photos are all your designs??? You're GOOD.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

None of these photos are my designs Anne, I wish! 😊 I credit the designers in each, they’re tagged on the images

Hi julie!! I am from Philippines and I am really a fan of all your videos.. i just made some repairs on my current home. Its almost done but Im still not yet done with my paint coz im still undecided which color should i use. For now, i just had it coated white as a start. Would love to hear your input

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Watch my paint videos to help you get started. Check out my new favorite neutral paints video if you are taking your time to furnish and need to paint first

Here's my design idea. I'd like a black and white room with white walls, black ceiling and black floors.

@melissarose6447

9 ай бұрын

Do it!! I painted 2 rooms' ceiling with Behr's Limousine Leather (which is a black) in a matte finish so there is no shine, and it looks so good!!!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Chic! And everything else in the interior plane can get wild Talisa! 🙌

Thanks Julie, again I learned something. My question "do appliances need to match, with the same brand name?" I want a Bosch dw, but have Samsung fridge stove, etc (my kitchen is open concept)

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Nope. I keep them in the same finish, but not the same brand. Choose the best brand for the job Kirbie 🙌

@kirbiejohnson4475

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

7:23 Hi Julie, do you also recommend doing this for small rooms with little natural light? For example, dark grey walls

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I love this dark and cozy look. But if your finishes/ furniture is dark already, I would think twice. Dark walls need contrast to really come alive 🖤

Let me ask you I have a beautiful gold frame old era design but my master suite has Westhighland White paint color. I want more of a beautiful color paint to pop the frame. Any suggestions. My bedroom furniture is cherry. Your videos always inspire me to try new things in my home. Thank you Julie

I have Agreeable gray on walls. What color would look good on the ceilings?

When it comes to design I think a challenge (rule I seem to break) is mixing and matching styles mcm and traditional furniture, with cultural pieces and artwork as well. This mixing also happens a lot when you have a partner with different tastes and the slight pressure to want modern conveniences and style in a 1950s house. Sometimes I just like all the styles but all at once can seriously clash, how can you mix stylishly?

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I find that a cohesive color palette ties it all in! Check out my video on choosing the right color palette for your home for more tips on mixing and matching different styles!

Help! My husband refuses to get rid of our popcorn ceilings in our 1959 ranch home. Nor will he cover them. I will be painting the walls soon.

Julie, how do I incorporate a dark walnut coffee table within my Japandi inspired open concept that has White European Oak furniture? I also have light Oak hardwood floors. I want the space to look cohesive but realize it's looking flat with just the one wood tone. Please advise! Thanks!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Use an area rug to break up the wood tones so each have their own personality and don’t bleed into the next

Furniture sets - still love them but never more than one piece in each room. IMO, it creates continuity through the home. Like cousins. But bathrooms and kitchen need to be triplets 😂 not sure why, maybe because they're fixed objects (cabinets, shower, etc.)

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Haha that’s a great way of looking at it Barbara! 💖

What height should your nightstands be? Can they be taller than the height of the mattress?

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

My preference is that they’re very similar in height, maybe 1-2” difference at most

I have hardwood in my kitchen and it is awlful. It was installed 20 years ago.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Oh no! They probably didn’t do a great job sealing it 😔

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@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

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@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

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re flooring.. what if its the same medium? For example, i want to change my bedroom carpet to hardwood, but to match is not working out. transitioning from wood to wood .. does it have to be the same. what if you can see the bedroom floor from the common space. should it match?

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

It should match, but if you can’t get a close match, change it up completely so it doesn’t feel like a mistake

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@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

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@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

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Does all of the door hardware need to be the same metal color thru the home?

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

This one’s up to you. My preference is yes, so that all the common areas have consistency. But I’ve also been known to change up door hardware when you’re entering a special space, say a closet or powder bathroom

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@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Charmaine ☺️🙏

Rules ARE NOT meant to be broken. Rules are there to guide people who don't have the experience/talent to come up with the solutions themselves.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Which is what I said right before I said to break them lol ☺️

@oltedders

9 ай бұрын

@JulieKhuu "meant to be a roadmap" was squeezed in between a dont bother and a probably wrong anyway. Weak at best.

Is the tree behind you real? If not, where did you get it!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s from easyplant/ Schefflera Amate, I don’t do faux in this house ☺️💚. Check them out, I did a video on plant hacks a few weeks back!

As far as I know in Vastu, that is the father of Feng shui, only white ceilings are allowed.

@vaderladyl

9 ай бұрын

It is the same in Feng Shui but I guess if you don't follow that specific rule, go ahead and have a colored ceiling. I follow F.S. but hate painting ceilings so I have mostly white ceilings, great for F.S., not so much for style.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

I am a designer first, a Feng Shui practitioner second ☺️

Who has more than one bathroom?!

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

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Ditch all that Feng Shui nonsense!!!😅😅😅

@vaderladyl

9 ай бұрын

To you it is nonsense, for others is a great philosophy. Let us be.

@starveartist

9 ай бұрын

@vaderladyl you are free to be afraid of cardinal directions if you want to be 🤣🤣🤣

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

You do you 💖

Do u go out at all😂😂😂😂😊

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

Have you seen my IG? 😂

Rule: Break all the rules.

@JulieKhuu

9 ай бұрын

💯🙌