Excellent advice- sometimes we need to embrace what can seem outdated and not be so quick to change or dismiss. In the long run it will be more interesting and the quality is often better. Thank you Garrett and Happy New Year! 😊☺️🥰❤️🌴☀️🦩🥰❤️

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Happy New Year. 🎆

Only concern, for me, on first room and a Roman blind is the window and the beautiful leaded glass feature at the top.

@archibaldy1929

5 ай бұрын

That’s what I thought. Too special, too much character to cover.

YES!! 🙌🏻 I’m the biggest advocate for dark wood. I just got a 1930s Walnut Burl dresser! My friend was going to give it to Goodwill. I had to pay him for it because he had no idea what it was. ❤️🐩

Two of the rooms u showed r Craftsman Homes. The first one u showed was 1920’s Craftsman. YES! Let’s bring back both Craftsman and Arts and Crafts time period of detail quality!!!! I am SO tired of the off white drywall open boxes that are the trend 😳.

I admire the way you are so honest about your thought process. While at first you didn’t like the first room, you then saw its potential. Love your authenticity. It makes you a true artist. Thanks for all the great advice🌟

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

In the first room, I would replace the rug with a cream one, in the tone of the ceiling and larger in size. I absolutely agree about everything else.

@juliettebobcat704

5 ай бұрын

I did like the idea for the gray Roman shades.

Since you mentioned minimalism, my complaint with it is the lack of art and color. It’s not healthy to live in a cell. I like simple, clean spaces, but show some love.

Yes, bring back the mood!! I work in a hospital i can't take all of these sterile environments.

Off topic, but your sweater is beautifully fashioned. As well, the color is flattering. On topic, I always enjoy and learn from this type of video you produce.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying.

Missed this video 🤷‍♀️ redoing my home this year and need the help

I really like videos like this, where you go through and point out what is good and what you would change. I like hearing your thought process, and it is easy to learn with the visuals!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

So glad to see color again. The world is full of color. Never understood why anyone wanted to live in a space that looked like Kansas before Dorothy got blown over the rainbow.

I'd put posh navy fabric velvet tailored valances or something to bring out the lead pattern in the windows without trapping the heat inside. I might be totally wrong, but I think it would be good contrast. Maybe navy rug. Maybe indigo instead of the navy blue idea. I dunno.😮😮😮

Love the video and your style and especially the “curated interesting” term. Was watching another designer recently who advised “don’t decorate with grandma’s whatever” . I looked around my space and I had quite a few of grandma’s and great grandma’s whatevers mixed in. Most in the 100 years plus or minus category and with a story. Predicting these items will still be interesting long after today’s mass produced decor (whether high end or from Target) has long hit the landfill. Happy New Year!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I think mixing new with some vintage is very elevated and very timeless. I love to mix modern with some vintage and traditional elements. However, on this channel I don’t push my own design style. We discuss how to work with a multitude of styles because I love seeing people create or adopt a style that makes them happy.

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The all wood room, the first room…add some shoji screens and Japanese accents or art, but simple, and off white accents and make a great Japandi or Japanese room! It already screams Asian and minimal Asian accents will be beautiful

No to the dark, moody vibe. I live in New England, where it’s dark for 8 months. I want light colors in my house. Even with lots of windows, my home suffers from dim light much of the winter. I am on a very tiny lot, so have shutters in the bedroom, dining area, and kitchen out of necessity. That robs me of light as I keep the bottom half shut. I feel color is the place where I can get moody worked in, in artwork and textiles.

Ok first you are pulling off that sweater and the color. Loving it! Second I am so happy to finally see the darker wood tones coming back since I have a lot of them. Hope you had a wonderful Holiday.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! Hope you did as well.

The initial wood panelled room made me think of Halston's Montauk house (as seen in the TV show). He had large white paintings and white sofas with the wood paneling, and it was (naturally, given it's Halston's home) chic.

That first room, I’d decorate it differently but the wood 🤌💋

Really good video and I love that for me.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Can we start with Garrett's sweater? What a beautiful color and style. And the tips were fabulous, as usual.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!😊😊😊

I love moody rooms!! I don’t have a lot of natural light, especially in a PNW winter. I have embraced warm lighting and love the ambiance. ❤❤❤ Another wonderful video.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Glad you enjoyed.

10:00 - Seattle vibes ❤

*snort* 😆😜I had to run to the window to check my makeup LMAO

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Oh how I wish I could upload a pic. I have those same windows. I have a made to order, honeycomb shade that opens from the top OR bottom. I normally pull up to close and leave the leaded glass windows to show off at the top.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Hi Betty! I’m glad to give you my opinions, but of course I would have to see the space, windows and shades as well as discuss it with you. If you would like a consultation please go to: intro.co/garrettlechic 😊😊😊

Hi Garrett 😀👋 okay I'll admit it... I gave your video a like right away because of that beautiful bunrt Orange colored sweater LOL HUGS 🤗

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks so much. 🎄🎄🎄

Hi Garrett! Love the wood room and agree with your assessment. I WOOD love to have a meal at that table. Id like to have MAPLE syrup and pancakes FIR breakfast with a CHERRY glaze. To PINE for a room like that, yes. Its gorgeous. OAKie dokie then! Thanks Garrett!

@beauteoussounds1156

5 ай бұрын

Plus, keeping things that honor the original room can save you CASHEW can use for other decorative items! (Hehehe I like you AND Garrett!)

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

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@JacyndaMinor

5 ай бұрын

My birch ash is just so glad to cedarkness is becoming more poplar! 🫠

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

@@JacyndaMinor 🤣🤣🤣

@beauteoussounds1156

5 ай бұрын

@@JacyndaMinor “My birch ash” is now in my permanent lingo library and will be appleied regularly!😂🤣

Would inside-mount blinds work in the windows in the first example? That would leave the beautiful trim still visible.

I love wood, but that first space has too much of it for me. I would have to pick either the walls or the floor, but i could not live with both. But... if its high-quality, then i couldnt rip it out or permanently alter it either. The ceiling looks a little Japanese to me, and I think I would lean into that. Cover a lot of that wood flooring with tatami mats or rugs that give a similar vibe. Then Japandi furniture/decor and bring in some plants. Or....more likely....get overwhelmed and live with it and hate it for 20 years and then sell it.

I get it! Very relaxing, a place to chill. A black bottom pool in a backyard to go with it! WOW!

Thank you for adding joy to my life this past year. You are a great teacher. Happy New Year.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you are enjoying. Happy New Year!

I have dark wood from the 2000’s. We built our home; I still love it.

Hi Garrett, so rightly put, sometimes it takes time for the design to grow on us, hence don’t be in rush to discard things in the name of OH ITS OLD FASHION!! There is so much to learn and any chapter you for sure can make interesting. Thank you for the video.xx

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.

I’m so glad that dark wood is coming back. I have always had dark wood in our home. Our bedroom is moody but inviting and comfy, however our sitting room is lighter but with dark wood accents. I love the colour of your sweater, suits you to a tee! Have you changed the frames on your art pieces in the back ground? Have a very Happy New Year and many many more to come 🤗😘❤️🇨🇦

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Carole! The frames are the same. Have an awesome New Year.

I love this video, Garrett. Having you slow a room and have you talked about it. More like this ❤

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

❤️ love the advice…. Hope you and your husband & the “kids” have a Happy 😃 New Year’s…. Thanks for sharing… I have some binge watching to do…. lol

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Wishing you and yours good health, much success and happy decorating in your new home in your new state in the new year. Although I’ve finished decorating our new house (finally), with your good counsel, I still thoroughly enjoy your videos. Perhaps, one day, I’ll sign on for a half hour of your time to meet you and show you what I’ve done! ❤️🇨🇦

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year! I’m always going to make fun and helpful videos no matter what stage one is at with their home. I look forward to a consultation with you. It would be very nice as you have been such a big supporter of the channel.

I like the wood paneling and everything but I do not like the chandelier. That's what makes it looks wrong at first. It messes with the ambience. For the neutral room, I just can't get with that one because I hate the rust colors. I don't like the 70s with those neutrals with the umber.

Everyone I've talked to is so over the mass-produced/ trendy trends. This year is the year for finding your style, not just picking which trends are your favorite. I made this mistake in years past, and no matter how beautiful my home was to everyone else, I HATED it! I received many compliments because it was atheistic, but not me. I've been with you from the beginning and always said your advice is timeless and unique. You know you must currate a space over time by layering your treasures, not a quick haul from a store to keep up with the Jones'. Love you Garrett 💙

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate your support. I’ve always advocated not jumping on trends unless one has really thought about it, and can truly say they love the trend and will still be happy with it when it’s no longer trending. Personally I love timeless and specially curated design, but I think it’s always great to take inspiration from trends and learn from them.

I agree with all in this panel room. 😂

As I am cultivating good taste by being a member of the Le Chic family I think the rug in the first photo looks as if it came from ALDI.❤

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Glad to help.

Hi Garrett love your new 👓 glasses. Love those pictures behind you. Great content as always 👏🏼Hope you had a fab Xmas 🎄 & wishing you & your family a very happy New Year & great success for your channel in 2024 🐶🐶🙏

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s going to be a big year for the channel. Thanks for your support! Happy Holidays. 🎉🎄🎁

I really like that color sweater on you!!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

Happy new year 🎉 to you and yours and your dogs 🐕

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Same to you.

Garrett…..what a great color on you!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Another great LeChic lesson. Thank you Garrett.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Love your channel. Great style but also you’re so funny and adorable. Stay blessed

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I’m really glad you are enjoying the channel. 😊😊😊

I think the wood paneled room needs a large modern paneling or textured wall hanging. I personally like a style that fits the home’s architecture but I respect the fact that they kept the paneling. I grew up in a modern wood and brick house and loved the natural materials that needed no repainting.

I like this critique format that highlights your thought process. I hop you’ll do more!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Hello! I hope you and hubby had a fantastic Christmas.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Happy new year Garrett! Love your channel! I’m going to be doing a moody black living room/ kitchen / dining room (all one room) in an A frame cabin with a huuuge tall triangle window next to it, giving the drama!! My mom doesn’t understand lol. She loves white and bright spaces. I’m just gonna wait till she comes over for the big reveal because she’s going to love that for ME! 😂❤

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate your support. Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for another great video! I really appreciate the “inherented” vibe of the pieces in your moody room examples.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

😊So nice to see you back after the holidays, Garrett! (And you know I love your videos!)

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Speaking of material, would you consider talking about some uses of materials in the house? I love how slate tile looks, but not one ever talks about it. I’m also curious about bamboo.

Yay! I love moody❤

Love this video. What do you think about doing videos dedicated to room types. Bedrooms, dining rooms etc. asking for selfish reasons.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I like and have done them.

Happy new year from Australia

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Same to you!

Great advice as usual. And i like your turtleneck!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!😊😊😊

LOVING the villain era vibes

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

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(looks around my traditional crossed with industrial/steampunk front room in tan neutrals with black, gold, red, and purple accents and a lot of dark wood) I appear to be on trend again. Huh. How about that? (laugh)

I miss Albert so much 😢... great video

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

I know. My husband and I and his brothers miss he every day. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

What is your art work that is behind you! I love the colors in them. Who is the artist?

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! The artist information is in the description section, and normally can be found at art galleries.

Wonderful advice and great about the wooden furniture! My house has Arts and Crafts/Craftsman furniture in most rooms and it feels cozy and even goes with midcentury touches.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

Hello 👋 I liked the first room , but the minute I saw the window treatment, I said nope Garret is going to point that out. I keep hearing about the moody room vibe a lot and I love that for everyone else, but it’s not for me it would legit put me in a mood a bad one 😂I’m all about embracing my bright lights and spaces. Great video as always.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

OMGosh, thank you from the bottom of my heart, a house I close on tomorrow has paneling in the family room, that is high end paneling, I hate it though, the room has cheap flooring, it will all change, I could embrace the paneling, but it will take time, it looks real close to this room, barf. I have and am still trying to figure out what to do with that room, Jesus take the wheel.

@GarrettLeChic

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! If you would like my opinion on the paneling and room or any other room in the house I’d be happy to have a consultation with you. Bookings are available at intro.co/garrettlechic 😊

I love watching your videos. Thank you. You have impeccable taste. I love your floor lamp behind the chair. May I ask what brand it is or where can I find one? We are remodeling our entire 1st floor & that is something that would be perfect in our formal living room.

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying. It’s actually a Ralph Lauren table lamp. 🎄🎄🎄

I loved your rant and of course, I love you and your channel! Thank you for all of your insight!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

You have a fantastic design. Love you ❤

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

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Garrett, unfortunately this hartred towards traditional style is a fact. I can totally understand that people are different, many really love an ultra modern space but there is no sense in saying that traditional is over, old fashioned or whatsoever. Traditional will NEVER pass!

@GarrettLeChic

5 ай бұрын

Of course traditional is here to stay, but what I have found is that there is relatively equal dislike across the board toward various design styles. It’s fine though. Different strokes for different folks.

Normally I love and agree with everything you say but that first room with the wood paneling and 1970s dining room table…..UGH!! It was dark, dated and dull. Even the ceiling was awful. I will admit that as far as wood paneling goes, the paneling in that picture was not bad. But, it was still pretty awful, dark and dank.