Are you team pillow chop?!?! Vote under this comment!

@cooky75015

Жыл бұрын

Nope ahahahah

@cooky75015

Жыл бұрын

But it doesn't bother me when other people do it to be fair

@carmenineztorres4779

Жыл бұрын

Not so many, maybe 2 or 3

@Kagiso22

Жыл бұрын

I don’t care for the pillow chop but my fiancé is an interior designer and is forever chopping pillows so I do it too now. Once the trend is over then maybe my chopping hand will finally rest😂

@cooky75015

Жыл бұрын

@@Kagiso22 😊😊😊

And this is why I don't even follow trends, I just pick what I love. I couldn't even tell you what is "trendy" right now.

@glenrushing5361

Жыл бұрын

Yes...I concur

@mightyisis6620

Жыл бұрын

I concur!

@jeanwagner7031

Жыл бұрын

Right exactly

@colicole123

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@sararichardson737

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Every home should be it’s own style and speak it’s own unique language. I love watching these vids tho it’s pure entertainment and should not necessarily be advisory. I have discovered some good products thru then though .

the thing i love about trends is that you literally dont have to follow them. you can literally do whatever you want with your house. like living like your in the early 2000's if you want.

@annuitcptis3032

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@handitover6797

Жыл бұрын

Bingo

Жыл бұрын

THAT PART!!

@glenrushing5361

Жыл бұрын

Great comment

@rosestewart8879

Жыл бұрын

Amen too that!

The reason why the TV is the focal piece in a living room is because no one wants to crane their neck when it’s time to relax on the couch and watch TV. When one has guests over they can use the television to play music or to display photos and art.

@ChantelleHale

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was the one I didn't agree with - I spent a bit of money making sure I have a good TV, why would I face my couch away from it?

@Micha-bp5om

Жыл бұрын

@@ChantelleHale exactly 😅 I don't even have space to put another sitting space in front of my sofa since my living room is the tv sofa room, home office area and dinning 😅

@lorina8699

Жыл бұрын

How about not having a TV at all.

@pumacatD

Жыл бұрын

@@lorina8699 - got rid of mine 10+ yrs ago and looking back it was one of the best decisions I made!:p

@christinawilliams008

Жыл бұрын

Right.

Ah, no trend is ever dead. They just rest in the recesses for a future tastemaker to revive....

@shannonmcquiston8833

Жыл бұрын

Haha! True, indeed.

I’ve never walked into someone home that was centered around a tv and noticed the tv. A tv to me is just another wall. When I’m in my living room it’s to watch tv. I work in my office, I eat in my dining room, I sleep in my bedroom, I cook in my kitchen, I watch tv in my living room. When we have people over it’s usually around the dining table. I just don’t think having a tv or surrounding your space around the things that are used is going to die.

@mandycallen2849

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Are TV's pretty? No. Do I care? No. lol

@hshawn00

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more and I couldn't have said it better!

@sprucicle0630

Жыл бұрын

Seriously. Interior designers live in this fantasy world where life is a cocktail party and people are dying to sit in conversational pods in their living spaces. This concept is not new, designers have been telling people to hide their TVs for years and people are like lol no.

@snaggledaggle7027

Жыл бұрын

True, and why do interior designers & pundits think a prominent TV is something to abhor & should be hidden?

@signespencer6887

Жыл бұрын

I have linen curtains and love them

I have never liked the chop on the pillows and personally never once did this to my pillows. Natural and relaxed pillows always!! Love all your predictions for 2023!!

@nataliaturner4845

Жыл бұрын

Same :)

@carolynmerritt7100

Жыл бұрын

I do not like those chopped pillows either. Not cute. Don't care about trends if i like, i pay for it, and it's my home.

@carolepeck3829

Жыл бұрын

Ddi real people ever chop pillows? Seems like it's just a designer thing.

@gailremp8389

Жыл бұрын

I just jump in a chair, I have a pillow. I put my elbow on it, and a cat comes and joins me. Is that the same as chopping it? More importantly, just how relevant to anything that is going on anywhere? But that was rhetorical. Everyone have a blessed day.. sometimes the stuff this is too funny to worry about.

@jodievukmir3187

Жыл бұрын

Same. Looks weird

Possibly, people are tired of having so many pillows and having people throw them on the floor so they can sit on the sofa. Just saying. 😊

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

My spouse is so guilty of this! I've almost given up on pillows altogether LOL

@laceywhite4380

Жыл бұрын

Lol I can see this. I’m sooooo guilty. lol

@sandieedward993

Жыл бұрын

LoVe Me A Kiva she's Kool 💝

@breeanders15

Жыл бұрын

I agree, lol

@avaa828

Жыл бұрын

@@KivaBrent Hi Kiva, not sure if it's was you. received a congrats on a new year prize.. trying to confirm. I know bots can be a thing. Always enjoy your channel.

Oh man, Linen is completely classic and timeless and only needs upkeep if you’re uptight. Its actually extremely chic to have lightly wrinkled linen… if you don’t understand this … I’ve been using hemp fabric in place of Linen as it softens nicely and is more affordable.

I must say I disagree on the linen. That style is truly timeless and do look chic even with some wrinkles. It will always work. Here in Sweden I would say velvet curtains started to go out of style in last part of 2021. Everyone was trying to sell theirs. What is nice to see is that more fun patterns and prints are coming back in style. Mixed styles also is finally here.

@louisaruth

Жыл бұрын

@@pi1810 my experience as a warehouse and store receiver tells me you are right. only people with more dollars than sense would spend money on curtains that keep neither the warmth in nor the sun out.

@BunnyViva

Жыл бұрын

privacy is my main reason for curtains, and I love the lookof linen

@viscontialice

Жыл бұрын

I, too, totally disagree on linen. Their wrinkles are one of the beauties of linen, in curtains, towels, sheets, table linen and in clothing.

@amritaarya2453

Жыл бұрын

True. We are doing the same here in Denmark. I think we Scandinavians have a different vibe.

@krisy-in-italy

Жыл бұрын

I think style is so different here in Europe than in North America. We appreciate different things and linen is something that will never go out of style anywhere in Europe.

You just keep using your hands as much as you want to! Emotionally connected, artistic, passionate people use their hands to communicate.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@vaderladyl

Жыл бұрын

Only frigid people are afraid to use their hands.

@ccchill6129

Жыл бұрын

And, I love your nails!

@Kinypshun

Жыл бұрын

@@ccchill6129 yes, that makes it even more fun!

I agree with all these EXCEPT you can see dust and debris on dark wood/materials waaaay easier than on light wood/materials. A layer of white dust on my black furniture is so much easier to spot than on my white and beige furniture and that's a fact.

@clarejenkins2422

Жыл бұрын

Just what i was about to say ... lighter furniture hides the dust!!

@frandoherty

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you! Especially when it comes to flooring!!! I had ebony floors and they showed every piece of dust, dirt, smudges etc. we changed to a very light natural wood color and you can never see dirt now!!!! even with vehicles this is true! Black Cars show dirt and debris like no body’s business! When I’ve had medium / lighter colored vehicles it shows a lot less dust!

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

@@clarejenkins2422 the problem with “hiding the dust” is that it doesn’t magically make the dust go away… you still have dusty furniture, only now you can’t see it. For people who have allergies, lung issues, or environmental sensitivities in general, it’s better to see the dust so they know when to clean.

@clarejenkins2422

Жыл бұрын

Ummm I just dust regularly

@epiphanyperry1877

Жыл бұрын

I think her point is that dark floors and furniture highlight dust a d dirt. If you don't have the time to dust daily it will be very noticeable

I love picking + choosing trends that call to me. Tbhhhh, I would love a non-tv space. It really throws me off seeing a large, black screen in my curated space.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

that's the way to do it! I had a non-tv space for a long time and I didn't see a problem with it. I still saw enough tv on my phone!

as a Scandinavian I can say -we don't always have light wood, we mix wood tones, and I think medium tones are most popular in general, I used to use very light with very dark , now I love light to medium tones

@vaderladyl

Жыл бұрын

Sorry that your lovely culture has been turned into a cliche in this country.

@seanorth

Жыл бұрын

I’m Swedish and I totally agree. US people tend to think all of our homes look ”Scandi” style and here they totally do not. We have go so much variation in styles.

@gurlbye9942

Жыл бұрын

@@seanorth I think reality is in fact the opposite of their expectations. I rarely ever see “Scandinavian style” interiors here in Sweden unless I look at the staged homes for sale in Bjurfors. lol The actual very swedish look we all know here in Sweden is not as minimalist and bleak as North Americans expect it to be.

@stinehansen191

Жыл бұрын

Norwegian here. And Yes wood in general.

@blushandberries624

Жыл бұрын

Norwegian here too and yes, it is generally about wood in all shades, using the natural light smart in rooms and color from nature - like beige, green, blue, sand, etc. Not just white. The last years pastels and more happy colors have been very popular in the scandi style

I disagree about matching your decor to your house style. Sometimes the juxtaposition looks really cool to do it that way. I think the thing to avoid is to make things look to costume-like. If you like industrial, you don't want it to look like an actual factory. If you want a beachy theme, don't lay a bunch of lobster traps around the house. If you want a French theme, you might not just throw a picture of the Eiffel Tower on the wall.

@jennysimons2865

Жыл бұрын

Yup. I lived in Europe and cool funky kitchens in 400 year old homes rocked. I think not over designing with a theme is more the problem.

@bitrudder3792

Жыл бұрын

I have an aversion to “theme” decorating, and most people who “juxtaposition“ opposing styles between architecture of the home and the decor end up with a garage sale look. Or fake. But it can be tricky in this world when the actual exterior of the home is kind of fake. Or if you live in an ancient structure and you don’t want to live like someone Who lived in those eras. I do love harmony as well as loving my own preferences. My home exterior says Texas contemporary colonial limestone on the front and the back says Elevated farmhouse with siding, and the interior is all contemporary with an unexpected courtyard and little bit of traditional pastiche.… But not everywhere. So I am embracing this contemporary Life Forms home, among the last by this innovative builder before they closed down. blatantly suburban. Obvious signs of being built in 2001. (surfaces reflect the limited palette available at the time of building, as do light fixtures). So I’m just embracing that. And doing it better. I managed to avoid everything “Italianate“ which is a blessing. I don’t love my tile, but I don’t hate it either because it smacks of fake Italy. it’s neutral enough to flex. Contemporary upholstered furniture with antiques and transitional pieces. Plants and a neutral, fairly high contrast palette. A few dark brown walls to tie together the tones in the tile and the cabinetry. Plenty of soft white: Simple curtains. Berber area rug. Leather chairs. Glossy piano. Kitchen counters. they reflect plenty of light back into the rooms. Different wood tones, mostly low grain. I don’t know what I would call my style, it’s more about the feeling I get when I see the cream, the dark brown, The rich cognac, like an ice cream sundae with chocolate and caramel on top of vanilla ice cream. It’s hot here so its ok that there is a slight tropical/traditional feeling, what people might call British colonial but without all the layers of stuff. But then go down the hall and there’s modern stuff in the office, and yet the color helps at all flow. Light maple and cream furniture create the effect with the walls, and it hits the spot. I resisted this color scheme for the longest time because I thought it was too...I don’t know, too “ Z Gallery.” but it really isn’t, because it has the stuff we love to use in it, and I love looking at the colors more and more every day. I need to repaint the upstairs next, and I will probably try to make it sort of cohesive but not use dark brown very much. It costs a lot to paint these days, so I’m taking my time and really thinking it out (like I did with the dark brown and other light neutrals downstairs).

Brown is the color of wood, dirt, and some stone. I don’t see how anything that references nature can be out of style. I love muted earth tones. The room you showed with the brown sofa? The sofa isn’t the problem - the problem is that truly creepy art above it. I do completely agree about matching interior design with the area and the style of the home. Our house is in the woods/mountains, so it’s a little rustic (hence the warm browns!). Finally, I also agree about TV-centric living rooms. We put our TV on the wall over an antique bar and then hung up curtains over it made from cool Argentine fabric I brought back from travels, so if we aren’t watching TV, we can just slide the curtains closed.

@Lotna

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you about the creepy art above the brown sofa; I was wondering if anyone else noticed its' creepiness.

@gordonm6128

Жыл бұрын

Yes a woman with her legs spread and some man or something getting ready to come up from behind… extremely odd picture

@annuitcptis3032

Жыл бұрын

I see what your saying about the hideous art...looks like an orgy..🤮

@cs4849

Жыл бұрын

@@TakeBackTheMoralOrder , “Gay, sexual degenerates”??? What the hell? Why would you even leave a homophobic comment like that?

@gordonm6128

Жыл бұрын

@@cs4849 huh? I never said that? Read my comment goofball

Okay, I have an opinion on the chopped pillows! I’ve noticed that when I chop my pillows, my guests tend to not to fully lean back and relax in the pillows and on the couch. I think they don’t wanna mess it up, even though I don’t care and WANT them to relax. Maybe it’s not as inviting because you can clearly see that the person put work into it. Would love to hear anyone else’s thoughts!!!

@bre7931

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@Savannaxx

Жыл бұрын

You have some respectful guests 😂 mine would nose dive into the couch. But I definitely agree w this!!! I’ve had that happen.

@TCB39

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe just tell your guests to relax. Simple.

@jacklynnmjackson2383

Жыл бұрын

Who's still chopping? Really!

I disagree about the TV. I find it uncomfortable to have to keep turning my head sideways or sitting awkwardly so I can see the TV that isn't centered in the room. I understand that we want to connect with each other in our spaces as well, but these kind of layouts can be physically uncomfortable for everyday life

@vassybaby16

Жыл бұрын

Right?! If I even tried to propose this to my husband he would laugh at me and he’s pretty easy going with all these trends

@nana820able

Жыл бұрын

The TV can be turned off for visiting but how often is that really? We spend far more time watching TV than entertaining guests which is usually family anyway.

@pysq8

Жыл бұрын

Ergonomics should be the cornerstone of home decor, in my educated opinion. 😅

@amykrueger-smith5461

Жыл бұрын

Right my friends visit 2x a week. I watch TV EVERYDAY almost all the TIME I am home. That's why my chairs ears arranged around the TV. Who are these people who constantly have t I be poised n ready fur guests. So much though that u are uncomfortable with the way u use ur TV the rest if the time

@YourMajesty143

Жыл бұрын

You're missing a significant point, which is that now with the advancements of swivel mounts, why would you arrange your stationary furniture around your TV, when you can adjust your TV to face your furniture whenever you plan to watch it?

I for one am happy the all grey trend is over. Grey is a cool color and when you mix grey and white it just made the space feel cold and not inviting. I love the warm neutrals

@pysq8

Жыл бұрын

I still love grey with pink from it trending like 20 years ago. 😅

@lovelife9332

Жыл бұрын

I have dark gray sofas with neutral colors and pops of emerald and it is so cozy. My walls are taupe and my place is not sterile looking at all. I would prefer a beige sectional to lighten up the room since we live in a small condo. Any suggestions?

@shannonmcquiston8833

Жыл бұрын

Ugh! I am so tired of gray. Someone near and dear to me has half her house in gray. Gray clothes, maybe, but house interiors? No.

@TrishDigginsDesign

Жыл бұрын

I like a balance. Some cool tones and a little warm. I’m in a hot climate so too warm is… TOO WARM. LOL

@bonniemcmaken3966

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I am so glad I'm not in the market for a home because all the houses coming up for sale are just 800 shades of gray. It feels sterile, cold, and uninviting and if I had to buy one I'd feel the need to change it right away. That's not to say I hate gray. I have charcoal, slate, and deep gray countertops. I love gray - I just don't want EVERYTHING gray.

Oh! You leave my linen alone! On the other hand felt weirdly proud that I have never chopped a pillow!

my pillows have always been chilling. no chopping happening here. LOL!

I love how they show nothing but more modern homes. If everyone listened to them we'd go broke and waste a lot of time.

@anneporter123

Жыл бұрын

Yes, most homes were not built by Frank Lloyd Wright or have 50 foot windows. They are great photos but most of us need to know how to make a 10 by 12 foot box interesting.

@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218

Жыл бұрын

Best comment 🖤

@snaggledaggle7027

Жыл бұрын

@@anneporter123 Exactly! And who keeps up with 'design trends' on a yearly basis? Very wealthy people, I guess, but that ain't the general population!

@anneporter123

Жыл бұрын

@@snaggledaggle7027 I'm only here because I recently had a whole new house to do. Then I got hooked on these videos, but I still have to do what I can afford and what I can find and what I can even fit. But the videos are interesting.

@JC-uc1nb

Жыл бұрын

@@snaggledaggle7027 I have been to extremely wealthy homes . Cold. That’s all I have to say.

My realtor warned me not to get dark toned wood floors here in Arizona because we have dust getting in the house all the time as well as regular dust storms, and it shows up really easily on dark floors. That's why my floors are blond wood even though that wouldn't have been my preference.

“let go of the idea that everything needs to be perfect in 2023” ughhh i needed to hear this. it’s my biggest struggle when trying to decorate

I LOVE wrinkly linen curtains!!! I don’t care if they’re in style or not. Well, wrinkly linen anything. It’s beautiful.

I love your decorating ideas KB! and as for "Chopping your pillows" I'm in TOTAL agreement with you! I've HATED that look since someone came up with it. Why would anyone want their decorator pillows to have rabbit ears!! Keep up the good work :)

Disagree that Light wood shows dust more readily than Dark wood furnishings...I find the OPPOSITE to be true.. Do agree with value of attempting STYLE COHESION between Interior & Exterior of Home as well as LOCATION/ GEOGRAPHY.

I've never done the pillow chop, seems ridiculous to me. I do the upright on chair, laid back pillow on couches. Btw the bulbs don't arrive dead, they ship them uncharged to make their life span as long as possible

So, when I was in design school we took a color theory class. In that class we learned about how color effects how we feel about a space. Not just emotionally, but physically. Cool colors make things feel slower and further away. Warm colors make things feel faster and closer. I think where people go wrong with dark spaces is leaving the ceiling white. That makes the ceiling feel really low because it is generally a warmer color than the walls.

@Morgan-ky9nh

Жыл бұрын

Huh? Are you saying white is a warm color and a white ceiling makes the ceiling feel lower?

@Nivimary

Жыл бұрын

White ceiling makes the room look higher. Painting the ceiling lighter than the walls makes the room look bigger. Wearing black also makes you look thinner than wearing white.

@TeamPerryArtIdeas

Жыл бұрын

@@Nivimary I agree, Nivimar.

@TeamPerryArtIdeas

Жыл бұрын

As opposed to a dark ceiling with dark walls, for that cozy, Russian prison feeling.

@BklynNY471

11 ай бұрын

​@@TeamPerryArtIdeas😅😅😅😅

No pillow chop! I'm so relieved it's going out. It's too obvious, too styled. Am I allowed to lean against it, do I have to carefully place it somewhere so I don't disturb the chop, is it art? Pillows should be poofy and comfortable. I completely diagree about the look inside having to match where you live, but then I have this thing about making rooms into theater sets. I think your rooms should be yours, and if you love the beach but you live in Brooklyn, you should have a beachy home. It'll make you happier, and your home should always do that.

@TrishDigginsDesign

Жыл бұрын

Amen! I’m a big city interior design loving girl stuck (for now anyway) in the suburbs. My home interior will NEVER be like the general suburban home, but outside it is. I think it makes for a nice surprise when we have guests!

lol literally did not know the pillow chop was a big enough deal to make it onto a trend list. I've never thought much about it before but I think I'm anti-chop? I know the TV is not "supposed" to be the focal point but I want most seating facing the TV to watch without turning my head or eyes for hours. also will be living by myself so that obviously makes a big difference in my priorities lol

Here we are 4 months into 2023 and everything you have mentioned is STILL TRENDING😅 and it's not looking like its slowing down. These were your personal opinions, people like what they like and will do what they want.

I somehow completely missed the brown memo in 2022. Two years ago, I ditched a brown reclining sofa (I know) in favor of a pair of denim love seats. They are like jeans for my living room. Comfy and easy to style in every season.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

jeans for the living room! I love it!

@KiraMinaMusic

Жыл бұрын

You have the Jouch?

My style is eclectic and one of my favourite things is when something I really like goes out of fashion. That means I can get it used or even for free. BTW I hardly ever chopped my pillows, though I did when I staged our house for sale. I love puck lights in cupboards but we have vintage floor lamp that needs to be rewired, so I am getting one of those battery operated light bulbs, thank you for the tip.

“Chopped” pillows just look weird! Those points are scary!! Pillows with ears 😅😅😅!

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Omg don't come over to my house then. All of my pillows have ears 😂. I'll never look at them the same way again!

@RIXRADvidz

Жыл бұрын

never understood the reason behind chopping pillows, it's not attractive at all

@macealred4135

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I HATE chopped pillows!

@YemayaIndigo

Жыл бұрын

I hateeeee it! 🤣

I totally get what your are saying about matching your décor to where you live but I live in Texas and I refuse hang metal lone stars on the walls or toss cow hides over the back of my couch. You can pry the Art Deco vibes from my cold, dead, hands. lol

@vaderladyl

Жыл бұрын

That is such a Texan cliche. Not everyone does or should do that to their homes.

@selwatchesyt

Жыл бұрын

Same. Nothing but traditional and country homes here but I absolutely refuse 😂

I built a country french cottage. I live in the country and i am french. All other homes in this rural area are original farm houses, over 100 years old. I almost fell in line, but i have a lot of beautiful french antiques that must stay. So...I have decorated to reflect my heritage and it makes me happy. Thank you for a wonderful video!

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

I love that!

@bellathereader1328

Жыл бұрын

We built a French country semi cottage in Texas. I really don’t like the Texan look, which is heavy with dark woods and a ranch feel. We modified the exterior but it still fits in with the neighborhood, yet has a European touch. The interior is light and airy. When neighbors visit, I’m sure they are a little surprised but we do get compliments on our styling and it’s our dream home and I love it

@bamasher4384

Жыл бұрын

@@bellathereader1328 good for you! Sounds beautiful and welcoming! Gotta do what you love!

I love the pillow advice because that is what I've always done. I just hate the big stiff pillows that sometimes come with some couches, and I always give them away. I like soft squishy pillows. I lucked onto the idea of putting a smaller insert into the pillow cover by accident awhile back when I grabbed a pillow cover out of the stack that was too big. I instantly loved it! Chopped pillows just look silly to me.

'Karate chop' in pillows, here in Germany is out since the 70th 🙂 . I fully agree with you, that the interior style should match the living environment. I do live in an old house in a very small village, so Industrial, Costal or Midcentury style wouldn't make sense. But I don't like farmhouse, so I found my own style, which is not inspired by any trends, but timeless. I love your content, because the view to overseas opens my mind, and it's very interesting to see, how many cultural differences there are.

@roserose-qx2yu

Жыл бұрын

Thank you👍

@vaderladyl

Жыл бұрын

The re are so many more styles you can do on a village house than just farmhouse.

@simmiedavissimmiesings8185

Жыл бұрын

I want to see your aesthetic

@1paradox

Жыл бұрын

@xenta Are there any German interior design channels you would recommend?

@quosoon4709

Жыл бұрын

We woud like to see your style as well

I disagree about brown. While making a room look heavy if everything is dark brown if you mix the browns in different tones and add beige or other neutrals the look is beautiful

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

fair point, Brian!

@Kagiso22

Жыл бұрын

Then you have weirdos like me that don’t like brown. I can tolerate ash brown but I cannot stand dark browns. Probably because my parents house has had large expensive dark brown furniture for as long as I’ve been alive

@vaderladyl

Жыл бұрын

I love brown. Such a soothing color for me. I have a bit of every wood color in my home all over the house as I love natural wood tones so much.

@lnruiz2003

Жыл бұрын

McGee does a lot of different brown tones, I love it.

@mysticfox1563

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, too traumatized by the 80’s to do brown and beige.

Your home is your comfort zone and not the designer's game of switch.

I have a mixture of dark wood and light wood furniture at home and i do like the mix and balance of both.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

It’s a wonderful mix!

I love your comments on "maintaining our homes should be less effortless!" and "You do you!"

Finally my cushions and pillows are in fashion! I never got the chopped look!

I had a cleaning business for 22 years and I can safely say that the darker the surface...the more dust will be apparent, lighter surfaces don't show up dust like a dark surface does.

My mom, born in 1938, always decorated with natural items, natural light, potted plants, wooden bowls, etc. And also loved items. To me decor trends can come and go, but as long as you incorporate natural items, and you have your chosen items displayed neatly, and it’s not overwhelming, then you can have any style, any palette that you want. But I do agree-as would my mother-the living room should not be focused on the tv. My mom always called it the ‘boobtube’. She watched tv sometimes but she preferred reading or socializing, or being outside. Love your videos! I appreciate you keeping it real and your wonderful expertise.

That green picture in the one slide when you were talking about brown……I was like wait, go back, let me look at that again! hehe. 😊

I just discovered you, and I love you. Everything you said yes! *Except for linen curtains no: Sure choose a fabric that's easier if your eye can't tell the difference but I sure can. And to be clear; they aren't just pretty. Just like cotton or any other fabric it can be woven or quilted to be insulating to keep a place warm at night or cool in the day, and make sure people can't see in at night. They can also be woven as transparent to allow cooling filtered day light. As for the wrinkles, - If someone out there has had this experience or not, please chime in - Just hung linen or any natural fabric from animal protein like silk, without ironing it first, then yes, like clothes, they are going to be wrinkly. But even if you didn't iron them, as time goes by, the weight of the fabric hanging there, combined with steady open airflow (as opposed to folded or heaped in a pile somewhere), naturally dewrinkles the natural fabrics and they stay dewrinkled as long as they are hanging. So if the only reason someone says they don't like linen is how much work they are; I am not understanding. Rather I am guessing those curtains haven't been hanging there for a long time at all? Beyond an initial iron they should be effortless. But sure, otherwise, if you like plastic go for it. Some people used to keep the plastic on their sofas to protect the upholstery no matter how uncomfortable it was. Now we make fabrics out of plastic. But they will never feel, look, move, or fall like natural fabrics.

oh my gosh! two things I could never understand 1) the chopping of the pillows 2) decorating your home in a way that doesn't reflect where you live. Like you said though, to each his own. At the end of the day we all love what we love.

I own an authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda, and it is sublimely comfortable! I’d wanted one for years prior to finally pulling the trigger just because I love how versatile and customizable it is with the hooks and the endless configurations. I promised myself I’d love and keep it even when it inevitably fell out of favor again. And I do agree that time has come - it’s overdone and derivative at this point, so naturally it’s become trendy to beat up on this sofa. But the #1 reason I see repeated ad nauseam is “it doesn’t look comfortable” and this just isn’t the case. I think people are confusing the lower end dupes for the real deal, because the B&B Italia Bellini is soft, luxurious and utterly exquisite. I’ve had guests sleep on this couch and they always remark on it being one of the most comfortable sofas they’ve ever encountered. I myself take long naps on it every week. So, I feel inclined to defend the (authentic) Bellini in this regard! I also can’t help but feel sad that dupes and an overabundance of knockoffs have corrupted design classics like the Bellini and Ettore Sottsass’s Ultrafragola mirror. The Memphis movement is fascinating and very niche, and the Ultrafragola is a piece of functional art that was never intended for mass market use. 99% of what you’re seeing on IG consists of cheap replicas. You can’t lump these in with the authentic pieces, and I wish more people would call for the end of badly made, hastily assembled, fast furniture knockoffs, vs coming for the original pieces which at this point are icons of design and IMO timeless. If you’re buying an authentic Bellini, you’re most likely buying it for life. So instead of canceling specific designs, let’s cancel wasteful trend cycles and imitation/fast furniture with zero regard for quality or sustainability.

@r-e_mii

Жыл бұрын

There are dupes because not everyone can afford to spend close to 10k if not more on a sofa. They want the look but not the insane cost especially in a time when inflation is still high & the economy, unstable.

Wait, not a word about bouclé?! 😅This was so fun - like your nails 💅 PS: I'm keeping my puck light lamps (w/remote) until battery-operated bulbs come down in Kelvins.💛

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Haha boucle goes in and out of style so much that I can't keep up! Also, thank you! That's smart, by the way.

My home is decorated with timeless antiques. That's how I like it.

I think you’re always right about these things! You are very good at observing the trends regardless of your own preferences, which I really appreciate. Not many people can be that objective!

I have a Mario Bellini sofa and it’s ridiculously comfy! I’ve slept there multiple times even. But of course to each their own! I totally agree that it got overdone, and I’ve seen multiple people selling some on marketplace, probably for that reason. For me it was never about the trend though, I loved it years back (it was my dream sofa) and I refused to let that dissuade me from getting it when I purchased my place in 2021

@momccormick7

Жыл бұрын

Preach! I agree it’s overdone at this point (especially some of the more unconvincing replicas) however we own an authentic B&B Italia Camaleonda and it is one of the most comfortable sofas I’ve ever sat on. It’s exquisite and soft and perfect for long naps. I think a lot of people are confusing the lower end dupes for the real deal when they claim these pieces aren’t comfortable.

@debkuz

Жыл бұрын

Bellini owner here and I agree 100%. Bought it in 2021 because I loved it, became a crazy trend after and is soooo comfy.

Can you do a deep dive video on what styles are suitable for suburban homes? Transitional is the obvious choice but what other fun styles don't seem out of place in a suburb where many of us live?

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

This is a phenomenal video idea, Geoff! I'll add this to the 2023 list! Happy New Year, by the way!

@TrishDigginsDesign

Жыл бұрын

This has been a real lesson - we moved out of a condo I’d done mostly industrial and modern - a lot of it got sold or traded when we moved into a brick traditional. Not all, but it just looked contrived and out of scale in a more traditional house, so we kept the “favorite” pieces and blended with some softer styles. Working well! Other styles can certainly be done, with care and consideration for the proportion of the setting. 😊

Never ever chopped my pillows. Found it hilarious in all the pics.

You’re so fun to listen to! I’m not that into interior design-but I always watch your videos all the way through

Oh. If linen curtains go out of style then I might be able to find them thrifting and get low cost linen for historical costuming.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Yesssss!!!! Manifesting this for you!

@mulliganstew72

Жыл бұрын

Just scored a pair of Pottery Barn linens for 6 bucks!

Great design ideas and tips! And..if you don't like KB design ideas, do you! It's all about originality in trends, mix,mash "tweak" make your home comfortable and beautiful and Kiva is on point with her ideas!!!

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Shylo, you hit the nail on the head!!! Always do what brings you joy! I'm just here to provide some insight.

I love how you talk in 2x speed. You say all the things in half the time, really keeps my adhd brain focused

Wow, I had no idea pillow chopping was a thing until today, and here you are filling me in on it! I hate it. I saw a sofa with like fifteen chopped pillows on it, and it looked like a bunch of abstract cat heads staring at me from the depths of the couch cushions.

I love the idea of a focal point other than the TV in the living room....mine is a huge art piece 😍😍😍 the TV is in an entirely different room that's kinda small and I love it

@stinehansen191

Жыл бұрын

Same here. 🥰

Thanks for your tips! I could never understand the rationale behind the chopping of the pillows thing. It looks so unnatural. I always just left mine the way you're describing for 2023. Too much light wood IMO also looks bland, and over doing too much brown is depressing - for me that is. Bottom line, we each need to go with whatever makes us happy, regardless of trends or what anyone else thinks. 👌👍

@opallise2605

Жыл бұрын

Right! Only own what you love!

Loved this commentary! Totally agree - too much of anything (light wood tones or the same wood tones or brown or chopped pillows, etc) is never a good thing!

Omg you are so right. Especially about the pillows. My couch is as comfortable as it can be. I really don't like stiff homes. I've always been relaxed because I feel like more comfy your home is more your guests feel welcomed. I don't want people coming over and be scared to sit or lay. And thank you for this video sweetheart.

You are so positive and fun! Me personally I like mixing styles (farm, boho, contemporary) whatever makes me feel comfortable and good.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Always do what makes you feel comfortable! Also, thanks, Maria!

@jacklynnmjackson2383

Жыл бұрын

"Me" ?

Never liked the chopped pillow.. sticking with my tv where it is…I finally got a frame tv so it can blend in, and I agree with your comment on the King of Queens. Best show ever.

I've never chopped my pillow I've always left them naturally fluffed

A bulk of this I disagree with, but the advice is helpful overall. My mantra is this, do what works for you, as long as your space is tidy, if it makes you happy go for it but living a life chasing trends is not it. Seems exhausting just thinking about it.

I actually like the wrinkles, I enjoy the texture they add to a room

I am watching this in my dark brown leather reclining sofa, with light brown IKEA living room furniture. Plus the nearby dining furniture and some other pieces are brown woods. Hahaha I didn’t realize how much brown I really have! I have a lot of other colors in the space so it doesn’t feel dreary to me. Love the Earthiness with pops of color. But overall I agree with your predictions!

I love your style when sharing this information. I also love how fast you speak and your delivery is awesome!

“This sofa took over the world” bless your heart 🤣

I'm all in on appropriate deco for your location. We're in central Florida, so our home has a Spanish/Italianate exterior, and for our interior we're going for a rustic-industrial, tropical vibe. Like Ybor City/St. Augustine/Flagler Railroad style. It's slow-going, but we chose it because we love it, so I'm not too worried about trends anymore. That said, I'm so over chopping pillows, glad to hear there's a revolt against it! LOL

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that, Stephanie!!! What's the color scheme in your place?

@stephro74

Жыл бұрын

​@@KivaBrent We went round and round on colors, and finally settled on mostly lighter neutrals and white for furniture, with pops of red and rich turquoise in accessories. We've varied shades of those in some areas like the dining room, where we have a rug that has more muted tones of coral, warm gray and aqua, and a bowl on the table that's a deep teal. We've been mixing in some rustic metals as well - like bronze, brushed and shiny copper, and iron. To be honest, it's taken me some time to be able to incorporate these colors with success, and some places still need some work. It does go well with the tropical plants, warm white walls and dark brown wood floors when we find the right pieces. I think we've nailed it in a few places, like the foyer and dining room. The colors are bright, so it's easy for things to get out of hand and look slightly cheap, too busy or just not cohesive, especially in an area like the living room. It definitely takes some editing, suggestions are welcome!

@vaderladyl

Жыл бұрын

I live in Central FL too and I have my house styled in an Eclectic style with a mix of modern and antique, perfect for my 1981 house with a bit of Craftsman features.

@vjhreeves

Жыл бұрын

I, too, live in Central FL, in a traditional southern cracker style house with 3 porches. Yep, my interior is traditional/transitional.

I've never done that chopping pillow thing. 😳 I've been watching everyone doing it on KZread for years but I never did that because our cushions are flat but they are the most comfortable pillows. I love taking my afternoon nap on my couch. Also, I don't understand with so many pillows on the couch.. where do people sit? Hardly any space left for someone to sit comfortably with 10 cushions on a small couch.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

This is so true 😂. Pillow mountains are a real thing lol .

Battery light bulbs! What a revelation. First time I've hear of them and I'm going to get a ton of them. Thank you for letting me know about these =)

I've never chopped my pillows. I always liked the pillows fluffy and inviting

I live in north Florida where the majority of homes are generic suburbans built in the 80s. My home has traditional millwork but I hate traditional design. I don’t have the income to change all that so… I’ll be working in my bohemian modern aesthetic bc I just can’t with the builder grade traditional millwork in my townhome. I get what kb is saying though. I wouldn’t make my home beachy when I live far from the beach but I don’t think so many first home owners should be locked into Traditional/Country style bc builders lack creativity either.

I agree with all of these! Especially styling your home for where you live. I so badly wanted the farmhouse style...but I live Vegas. There aren't any farm houses here. 🤣 now I'm having a decorating block since I have away all my farmhouse decor

Thanks for the update! Always enjoy your insights! Well, I was never a fan of the chopped pillow. Haha. So I guess I am going to be on trend now. But I am a huge puck light fan. I have sensory processing disorder and that trend turned out to be a life changing discovery for me. Turns out I can tolerate more light in the room if it is tucked under shelves and cabinets and not directly above me or next to me. So I might not be cool anymore, I am just gonna a be a puck light lady for life 😂

My first time watching your channel. Love your honesty, and that you don't care if something is "out" you are still going to use it if you love it! I grew up in an Italian household, I think it's weird if people don't talk with their hands. You do you!!!

I think relaxed pillow trend coming from the point of view that is u have pets, or people who actually use couch all the time, perfectly arranged pillows are not sustainable. So unless u want to keep arranging ur pillows all day, just let it be.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

My dog chops the pillows with his butt because of how he sits on them 😂

Nice video! A great design and a healthy space for the family is a great combination.

The holy grail has been uploaded 🥰 I look forward to these videos so much!

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Amber, this made my day!! Thanks so much for watching!

I love that you talked about design according to the way the space already looks. I have told my friends before that when I design a space I spend some time in it so it can tell me what it wants to be. They all thought I was crazy. 🤪

@hikerhobby1204

Жыл бұрын

I agree! When someone tells me they bought new furniture for the house they’ll move into in a few months I cringe. No, you have to sit and look at it for awhile!

@jbailey1435

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣I do that with snow I try to build a snowman and it ends up a dog or chicken, what ever the snow tells me it wants to be!!

@sararichardson737

Жыл бұрын

Exactly a house/space will actually tell you what to do.

Things like placement of the TV I think have more to do with what space you're working with, habits of the people in the space, whether you live alone or with others, etc. than following trends. It's nice to see the TV go away so that it's not the focus, but it's not practical for some spaces. If I had a bigger home, I would put the TV in a separate room. I think it's very awkward to put a TV in a place that's not comfortable for watching.

First video I saw of yours and I subscribed, great content!! Thank you 🥰

I agree. The relaxed pillow thing is a head scratcher.

That's funny I was trying to look at simple pillow configurations for beds on pinterest yesterday and I felt the pillow chop looked dated compared to the ones that looked effortlessly (even if it took effort) placed. Now you're saying this, so that is interesting. That said, I've always liked a more relaxed look. Glam is the polar opposite of my personal style - so the chopped pillow isn't for my own home even if it was still "on trend".

I have never followed design trends. I do what I like. What I liked was mid century modern and weird quirky stuff and finding that when I was furnishing my home was near impossible based on where I lived (and we weren’t to the reproduction stage), and so, I went with the feel of pre-WWII English Countryside (if not mid century modern styling, I love a turned leg, I love detail in my furniture but don’t like the fussiness of brass tacks or pin tucking in soft furnishings) and have used a more transitional sofa and chair (later saw my chair on the Property Brothers with the brass tacks). I use substantial looking pieces (even if some actually measure smaller and take up less room ( for the most part because they convey comfort versus delicacy). (Had I been able to get the wood mid-century modern pieces I’d have hacked that with different soft furnishing mixing styles, which is what I’ve done with the look I have.) I’ve updated the look in many ways while maintaining the feel. Save for people who think old stuff is old lady, most really like my home. It’s warm and inviting. Had a teen live with me for a couple of years and her teenage friends loved it. I’ve always accented with black and have always had some black furniture, I like dark woods, white baseboards, I have black French doors, and I like greyed out colors. I’ve watched what I love and use, including colors, come in and out of fashion. When everyone went grey, I went taupe for my sofa and creamy milk chocolate for my walls, potter’s clay in the bedrooms (because it’s taupe not grey), and cantaloupe in the dining room and a neutral nearly peach but not quite (reminiscent of “Magnolia” used in the UK for decades… very popular during the period for which I’m trying to emulate) that plays well with the melon. I use all the decorating tricks in the book: antiques, thrift stores, repurposing, using height to create balance and comfort, I move various colours around the room subtly. I harmonise colours between rooms. I repeat textures. I repeat shapes (I happen to love arch shapes), and in a room full of square furniture I always make sure I have at least on round piece. I have three in my living room (two tables-one is a wood stool acting as a table-and a ceramic stool), and they are positioned to also move the eye around without the person being aware of the decorating behind that. My advice is learn about decorating, learn what you love, and break the rules that make sense breaking.

I loved every second of this video. I think people forget that interior decor is ART. ❤

I REALLY love that your delivery is NEVER pretentious! Love your content!!! You are inspiring! Keep talking with those hands! ✋ 🤚

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! All I want is for people to feel happy in their homes!

Great content but I'm really here to say, "Awesome glasses this lady is wearing!" I love everything about them, they are so stylish.

@KivaBrent

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much!!

Agree 100% on nixing the contrived pillow look, and letting the architecture and setting of the home speak through the decor. As for the TV, would never have one in a social space like the living room. Great video!

Happy New Year KB! Love all your videos! 😍 Can you do a vid on how to style vessels and pots with stems or how to incorporate natural plants. Mine always look like they're lacking something.

I love that you talk with your hands. It is captivating. Plus your nails are beautiful.

In an ideal world (meaning being able to afford more than a 1-bedroom co-op in NYC!), I would turn a second bedroom into a TV space and the living room would be TV-free. But the way it is, I have no choice but to keep the TV in the living area, and, given the (lack of ) space, dead center too. That's why I like a TV cabinet, despite the design gurus' contempt. It's furniture, a hutch for other items too, so the TV appears less obvious. Even so, having grown up with ugly console TVs, the sleek type we enjoy today strikes me as beautiful, like a piece of art---and you can get a TV that scrolls through actual images of art.

@merliciamelius8709

Жыл бұрын

I love your point people need to realize these design trends they make up dont apply to everyone because where you live influences your style

@mulliganstew72

Жыл бұрын

I adore a TV hutch with a hidden TV!

I never bought into the chopped pillow and thought it was really dumb. I like my plump pillows especially lumbar pillows. A lot depends on your furniture design. How it feels when you sit on it and if you need support or are using it for snuggling into the sofa or chair.

My pillows have been hanging out since I had kids 😂😂 Guess I’m now in the trend lol..

Thank you, thank you, thank you for validating my assertion that we should celebrate where we are instead of trying to mimic someplace else. There is nothing that is more jarring than walking from the boreal forest outside into a home decorated like a Greek or Italian Villa.