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@kellyadams6543

2 жыл бұрын

No BigTwig!

@shsu7426

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Lisa, You always brighten my day when I watch your tutorials. Thank you and congratulations! -Sabrina

@deborahmatatall

2 жыл бұрын

This link does not seem to be working.🤷🏼‍♀️

@vanessafitzroy77

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa! Awesome video. The link does not work yet. Just so you know. ❤️

@hello15848

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to link planter suggestions.

The thing is, I spend way more time in my “public spaces” than any visitor ever does, and my little gathering of vintage photos of generations of family makes me super happy. Hopefully the discomfort they cause will be offset by the supreme pleasure of my company! 😉

@tabathaogost4982

2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine anyone being uncomfortable with photos of happy humans. And if they are, I probably wouldn't want them in my house.

@trinaroe5132

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It might be something you’d want to remove if the house is up for sale but I think this was the stupidest advice ever.

@coastaldiva

2 жыл бұрын

@@tabathaogost4982 😂

@lisasmith1066

2 жыл бұрын

The only people I invite into my home love my favorite tiny human (my daughter) and understand the wonderful relationships I had with my parents (both deceased) so they understand that these people are the greatest influences on who I am as a person. Don’t like my Momma? Gtfo of my house. Thanks 😊 ❤️

@jillf24

2 жыл бұрын

I did not agree with this either- nor the TV over the fireplace, if the fireplace is centered, how do you set up the seats to face a corner tv and a fireplace?

The only thing about restraining family photos in “public spaces” is when you are staging to sell. Otherwise, surround yourself with things you love.

@TheFruitarianQueen

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's our home after all!

@oomma5

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@mariaboulukos2736

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@radhiadeedou8286

2 жыл бұрын

That one low key offended me lol, I didn't think a picture of my daughter as a baby made my family and friends uncomfortable

@maxinetolman8559

2 жыл бұрын

@@radhiadeedou8286 seriously. She talks about "save that space for artwork you love"... 1st of all, photography is an ART form and I didn't pay all that money to hide them!!! Also! I don't want to look at someone's family photo when I'm pooping and vulnerable. Keep it in the livingroom!!! 2nd, there might be "artwork" that makes guests feel uncomfortable... I'm there more than them obviously. It's my space so I'm gonna do it how I want! And if you don't like it you don't have to come over!

My home IS my private space! Covid Era, apart from loved ones, made pictures all the more important. But, enjoyed this video...

I have never felt uncomfortable in somebody's house because they have family pictures. I enjoy looking at others family pictures hanging on the wall

@peony7967

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I wouldn’t enter into a stranger’s house. If I go into someone’s house I also like to see their old pictures

@jaycee-ess774

2 жыл бұрын

In total agreement. Why put other things on the wall when we can showcase and celebrate our family members by handing their pictures on our walls? Overwhelming 'yes' to family pictures on the walls and throughout the house.

@rosemarysperry2381

2 жыл бұрын

I can't find anyone else to hang my family photos on their walls so I'm it! I also love seeing family photos in other people's homes... It makes a house, a home!

@leilakadribasic

2 жыл бұрын

That was such a strange tip 🤔 You are not to have pictures you enjoy and that evoke great memories and moments in the room you spend most of your time in, but put it in the bathroom or a hallway?!?

@peony7967

2 жыл бұрын

I guess it can apply to mega mansions where total strangers coming in to do all sorts of chores. This advice doesn’t apply to o95% of the home owners in USA

Oh, Lisa, I love most of your advice but I must say this: My living room is not a public space and if someone is in there and they feel uncomfortable with pictures of my family, then they must have entered my house by mistake and are lost.

@sarahdamico8283

2 жыл бұрын

AGREE!!

@tabathaogost4982

2 жыл бұрын

100

@butterflyqueen9260

2 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@sands-tp1ul

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@77Tadams

2 жыл бұрын

totally silly. It is a really huge mistake to put photos up of your family....we get it. The family lives in the space! Maybe one photo of the whole crew together in the den....fine, but there are phones now and photo albums if people want to see all the photos of the people living in the house....or dead relatives. Im glad she said it.

I am in my late 60s, and I grew up with the understanding that formal portraits were fine in public spaces, but that photos were better in private spaces. I think we have become more flexible, but I get where Lisa is coming from. Actually, when my parents passed away I discovered a treasure trove of black and white family pictures from the late 1800s and early 1900s. I framed them with black frames and white mats to make a gallery wall in my very modern dining room. People ALWAYS spend time looking at them because they are interesting. If you display pictures intentionally, following good design, it will work.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Nancy, couldn't agree more! ESP when you have some vintage imagery of family, that's always an interesting thing to share!

My friends parents have a huge gallery wall in their staircase leading from the main living area upstairs to the bedrooms. The gallery wall shows pictures of the whole family at different stages of their life and pictures from when the kids were baby's (now grwon up) to their first grandkids. And I always loved it as a guest. It's not so much in your face on the living room, but when you are close enough to the family that they would let you upstairs you would quickly pass all their pictures. I sometimes walked extra slow to see all of them. I think this is a great idea to handle it!

Agree....I dislike family photos all over the walls. I keep my special photos in my office. XOXO Doreen

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for family photos... But not in the living room!!! 👏🏼 I don't wanna feel your cousin staring at me through a photo!! No thanks!!! 😆🤣

S3:E12 "Friends & Family" in Schitt's Creek, in which the plot surrounds the Roses' gigantic family portrait from their old mansion now in a tiny motel, demonstrates Lisa's rule #5 so well.

Am I the only one who doesn’t want family photos in my bedroom? I have some in other areas of my apartment (and they’re public), but my bedroom is a place to relax and at times, my family stresses me out more than anything else in my life. 🤔🤔

@andreakeding7188

2 жыл бұрын

I like my family photos in scrapbooks. I feel like all the pictures are watching me. My first house I bought had owl wallpaper. Solid owls, rust and brown foil. Good thing it was our third bathroom. Didn’t use it til the wallpaper was removed!

@hennahannnah

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer my family photos on my electronic devices rather than on display in my home. There was a fleeting moment when I wondered if the lack of photos appeared odd to visitors, but I decided I really don’t care what they think about that. My apartment is just under 1000 sq.ft. and I think family photos look cluttered in this space.

@77Tadams

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like staring at photos anywhere in my space. I leave the photos in albums and on my electronic devices to share with people if they are curious. I have the photos in my phone and it makes a great display.

@melissarichard8920

2 жыл бұрын

But think about your guests, do you want your family to stress them out too. I say burn it all and just copy a magazine photo so you don’t choose the wrong “personal” style. The best “personal” style is whatever decorators tell you to do. Never think for yourself.

@suestern344

2 жыл бұрын

And I’m not putting family pics in the bathroom !

The thing designers seem to forget most times is that outlets are on the walls. If you “float” your furniture most times you are creating tripping hazards with cords.

I agree about the photos. Put them in a hallway and make a gallery wall. It makes more sense and looks great. My mom taught me this through her decorating and I've just always done it that way. It's pretty cool too because you can give your kids a history lesson about their ancestors too. 😉 Unless you're the queen of England, don't put a huge picture of yourself and your family above the fireplace. Its tacky and uninspired jmo.

lol i'm sorry, did i hear correctly, are we now viewing living rooms as ''public spaces''? it's your space, hang whatever you want and feel happy spending your days surrounded by

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Željka!! When I say "public spaces," I'm talking about the rooms that the guests will be in your home the most!! 😁 You can totally decorate your room ANY way you want, this is just my thoughts on this topic!!!

I like to have a few family photos in my living room and my bedroom. Those are precious memories.

I can see where she's coming from with the photos. Having like a big main pic of your whole family or a couple of little ones throughout the room is fine, but I work as a nanny for a family that literally has photos of them on every square inch of every wall and it's incredibly overwhelming. I'm talking giant 50-photo collages on every hallway, pics by the kitchen sink, giant canvases, and even a pic in the bathroom. They stare at me while I'm on the toilet and it's super awkward. Keep that shit to a minimum

@diannt9583

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be overwhelming. I have two small ones, something like 6 by 10, in the living room. They're not moving.

@Nihilistictendencies1

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. No pics of anyone in the bathroom...but my living room is not a public space.

@lindaann5860

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed when I saw the family picture restriction recommendation. While attending an Open House realty tour, I recognized several people in a photo on a credenza. I thought oh that’s Dr. So and So…then I recognized a famous Director of many adventure films. A very interesting home tour. But like most, I agree with live with what you love comments. Mom, Dad and the gang and other loved faces! Love You Lisa!

@mariaboulukos2736

2 жыл бұрын

WHY though? Unless someone is selling their house, their choice.

@shayram89

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Photos in public spaces are odd. Keep you living room to a minimum with the family photos. This space should be an opportunity to create new memories, not sit and reflect on old ones. If guests are interested in viewing photos from your recent vacation, they will inquire and the moment is sweeter when you share those photos.

Retired Interior Designer is laughing and nodding and totally agreeing with EVERY point that you made!

Oooh I can’t go along with personal photos in public spaces. No. Just no. My home is not a gallery, it’s a HOME. I have never felt uncomfortable seeing family photos in someone’s living room. Lisa is a designer…that’s her perspective… that’s what we’re here for, but I will always have select family photos in my living spaces. Only exception would be if I’m staging a home for sale.

@MyFocusVaries

2 жыл бұрын

As long as everyone's wearing clothes!

@sharonannelarkin9534

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. This is design for designers, not for people living in their homes.

@emwhit1330

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I think personal photos shouldn’t be cluttered or everywhere but I like seeing people family pictures and they certainly have never made me feel uncomfortable. I think some people clutter a bunch of personal photos but if they aren’t cluttered then I think family photos makes a space more personal and makes it feel like a home not a hotel. And it’s not a “public space” a living room is still personal.

@lucybraun8969

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Lisa on this one. My living room is more about displaying cool art. Family photos of people unknown to visitors don't make the room feel inviting to guests the way that art does that they can comment on. If you don't have guests over, family photos are okay, but I like my living room to be about entertaining, and I save family photos for my office space where a glance at a familiar face is more to my liking when I take a work break.

@Pamela-B

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFocusVaries haha! Yes!

Great tips. I hate the way people put their TV above their fireplace. When I had a fireplace I never did that. Did not want to have a conflict. I want to only be looking at my fireplace. These were all great comments today. Excellent.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you could agree with me on this Darlene!! 👏🏼 Weirdly enough, this layout is pretty common which I'll never get why... 😝 Thank you so much for watching, happy you enjoyed all these tips!!! 💙😘😘

I actually love seeing personal photos in people's homes. It shows what they love. And you can learn more about them and their experiences.

“Stop putting your furniture against the wall” and them you show a photo (sectional) that’s all against the wall. Why? Because sometimes against the wall really works best for living.

@aprilf7606

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed this too. I have a long narrow living room with entrances on both ends, and if I put my furniture in the middle, it would completely block the natural traffic pattern. It seems like the "no furniture against the wall" rule would apply more to large rooms.

@citticat2

2 жыл бұрын

My living room is long and narrow so I have no choice - but I did have a space to float an accent chair. I love the look of "floating" furniture.

Lisa, I watch your channel religiously and love your advice. One of the things that stood out in this video was that most of the examples of “do this” rooms had furniture against the walls or windows and that seems contrary to your first “don’t” which was not to put furniture against the walls. What am I missing?

@tinawalker5335

2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping she actually answered your question lol.

Hi Lisa, I admit that I felt a little left out in this video as the tips seemed to be for large homes. Such as don't put living room furniture against the walls. I'm sure if someone has a small living room at least one chair or sofa will end up against a wall. The no family photos only makes sense IF you have a separate family room aka the living room is really your parlor which isn't the case for many homes and even then it seems a little exaggerated. I doubt people would mind seeing a small photo or two say 4x5 or smaller in a frame along with other items like on a shelf or side table. I'd just try to avoid making the photos a focal point. As for the fireplace... well my house won't have one. My parents do and it is over their fireplace as there are shelves on both sides. They normally watch tv from the kitchen or dining table which is a little higher up. I am going to instead have counter height storage built into that wall to mirror the height of the kitchen peninsula opposite it so my TV will still be a little higher that sitting eye height. This is important for me since my house will be very small and I don't want to store everything in the kitchen cabinets!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Christopher!!! I am loving everyone's feedback about this topic!! I get that a small space may require a couch to be against a wall and that rule COULD be dismissed depending on the scale of your couch/sofa...

@rosem4119

2 жыл бұрын

@@LisaHoltDesign Hi Lisa, could you please advise me, is it still ok to take curtains all the way up to the ceiling even if there is a big space (730 meter space) from the windows frame to the crown molding? And what can be done if there is not wood support behind the wall to hold the rod?

@Kath-Erina

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosem4119 im sure it's almost impossible to find curtains that are 7,3 m long 😳

@rosem4119

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kath-Erina I agree but if it's ok to leave that space, I could check if someone can make them for me.

@floraidh4097

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have a small house with limited wall space except in my public spaces. It's really the only space to put photos of the family. I agree that it's weird when someone has their walls plastered in family photos but only if they're all professional and from the same day, but that weirdness is the exception not the rule.

I enjoy looking at family pics when I go to someone's home.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

To each their own Ms Knucb!! Everyone's opinions bout this is all across the board!

one of the most positive people on the internet! just watching you makes my day Lisa!

Lisa, I love that “ star” shirt with Jacket and your new frames. Always looking chic! ⭐️

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Annette!!! Had to dress up a bit to celebrate the Dezign Club launch!!!! 🌟🤩🙌🏼💛💛💛

Cozy lighting can help your mood. It’s really important especially if you live alone.

I always enjoy your videos. Sometimes I disagree, though. For example, I don't consider my home to be a public space. It is not a dentist's waiting area. I don't see why I can't have my personal pictures displayed throughout. The only visitors I get are friends and family and they DO want to see my kids' pictures displayed.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

When I say the living room is a public space, I mean that all your guests are going to be in that space.. They are not going to be in your bedroom!! LOL 🤣🤣 Totally up to you on what photos you want displayed in your living room though!! 👏🏼 But trust me, I have been to some living rooms that I wish the photos were elsewhere!!! 😅

@tinydancer7426

2 жыл бұрын

@@LisaHoltDesign Well Lisa, you don't have to look at them!

@DDspaperworks

2 жыл бұрын

My mom had photos of ME in our living room that I wish she had put somewhere else!!!!!! 😏😏😏

@xsta-eu3oy

2 жыл бұрын

@@LisaHoltDesign why would I want to look at my own family photos? That's why I am displaying with my guests.

@xsta-eu3oy

2 жыл бұрын

@@DDspaperworks there are photos and then there are embarrassing photos

I agree with the tv and fireplace ! It's so frustrating trying to lay by the fire and straining to watch a movie with the family 😭

We have a big framed caricature of the proposal we brought from abroad (where it happened), framed on a wall in our living room, always makes our guests laugh. 😅 Also if we move the furniture from the walls it will all get in our way, it only works for huge rooms not a humble condo 😆

I’ve also found taking a video of a space and looking at it on screen can help identify any areas that could be better styled or designed. Thanks for all the tips, I managed to check all off the list as already something I already do, but it did help validate my design logic 😆 I can understand that some people will not appreciate the point about personal photos. I think that they could be displayed as works of art or in beautiful frames as a design statement, but too many in a prominent place might be a bit overwhelming. I personally have all mine in our hallway as a gallery wall and in bedrooms, but wouldn’t be at all offended to walk into a home with personal photos in a living space.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Debbie!!! SO happy you enjoyed this video and could relate to some of these tips!! 🙌🏼💕 Everyone is going to display their family photos differently, keeping them out of the common areas is just a design preference!! Trust me, you don't want to know how many terrible photos I have encountered in different homes and projects... You'd probably agree with me too!!! 😬🙈😅

Lovely lisa loved the lighting tip and the family photo tip. I agree i did this amazing family gallery wall in our upstairs hallway. I always treasure them at nite before bed. I love the look of a nicely decorated house. My husband has his family and dog pictures on his dresser. It looks great!!!

Great tips as always Lisa!!!!! I agree with family photos in more private spaces. I read this many years ago, considered the pros and cons and decided it was the way to go. We have black and white professional photos of our sons-I believe the style was called baby body parts, and they are in our bedroom hung in a gallery wall style. Absolutely love it and so timeless too. We have our extended family photos and our sons senior and personality graduation photos in black frames with white mat boards hung in the main hallway. The colorful photos are made cohesive by the unifying matboards and frames. I also have a few favorites pictures of our parents and grandparents wedding days framed in my home office. - This is a funny little thing I've noticed about having photos in the hallway...Many times someone has gone to use the guest bathroom in the hallway and emerged with a comment to the rest of the group about how great the photos are in the hall etc. Having the family photos to peruse in the hall is nice for people. So if they happened to go MIA in the bathroom for a bit, they were simply held up enjoying all the photos down the hall! Or just have some fantastical art !!! smiley face

LOVED THIS! I in a new home and I'm loving the clean simplicity of it. So designing my LR to be a comfortable, stylish space! I plan on putting photos in the hallways and bedrooms, so I totally agree. So this video resonated with where I personally am in life!

One of my favorite things to see in a home are the family photos. I do like the consensus that you don’t need to go overboard and have them plastered everywhere, but definitely feel a designated wall is the way to go.

Our tv HAS to be above the fireplace. The room is small and weird. It only has 3 sides a fireplace wall, huge slider, open to kitchen and one usable wall. I can’t block the fireplace w a sofa. I’m happy with it up high. It is what it is. Who cares.

@MyFocusVaries

2 жыл бұрын

There are tv hangers with a mechanism that lets you pull the TV out and down to a lower level while you're watching

I have a gallery wall of family photos going up my open staircase and into the upstairs hallway. I also have two living rooms on the 1st floor. The family room where we have the television has no family photos. However the sitting room has no TV......a piano instead. Above the piano is a gallery wall of more family photos. People rave about our family photos. Taken professionally in a less posey way... put in black and white.... framed with matting looks like art. I saved the wedding photos for our bedroom and instead opted to keep our wedding album in the sitting room in case folks ask about our wedding photos. I also keep a pretty box of family pictures from years ago for visiting family to delve into when we're chatting about the old days.

Mantle mount TV mounts are made specifically for the fireplace so that TVs can be pulled down to eye level and pushed back on top when not in use. I have one and love it, as my family room is very symmetrical and having two off focal points just feels wrong.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great way to solve this S A!!!! 👍🏼 Thank you so much for sharing this, I love that we can all share ideas in the comments for everyone to learn from each other!!!🥰 Ahh I Love my community fam!!! 💕❤️✨

Our “public” space isn’t *that* public! Besides, our living room is the only room with enough wall space to display the 24”x19” oval portraits of my husband’s great-grandparents (c.1860) and our Edwardian panorama of Niagara Falls.

@normabaker5837

2 жыл бұрын

I think historical photos like you are describing are an exception to the rule. Beautiful, unique antique frames, lovely septic tones compared to some of the "scary" school photos that my kids had done? Go for it.

@Jen39x

2 жыл бұрын

1860 portraits of great-grandparents are antiques and don’t count

I'm always so glad that you mention design suggestions for small spaces - thanks for including us!

I could only put my tv above the fireplace, but bought a Mantle Mount. Great solution. Allows you to pull the tv down to a perfect height/position. Works on a hydraulic system so super smooth movement.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

OH, That's a great idea! I'll look that up for others tuck in the same position!!!

Oh Lisa! I love you. But this was not fun realistic for so many of us on a couple points. I'm in a lovely home of 1050 sq ft, family of 6. We don't have public and private space! 😂 1 bathroom too so not even that is private. Well, I mean it has a door and lock... 😂 I even work from home and have clients in all the time. They always compliment and ooh and ah my family photos. I'm also not sure it possible to not have my couch against a wall. 🤔 Maybe..🤷‍♀️ it's a small living room and we need seating for 6 or more.... You are delightful and helpful and I adore you style.

They make awesome moveable tv mounts so you can place above the fireplace and move down for viewing! Works out perfectly in our home. When entertaining we often use it to showcase digital art so it isn’t just a black screen.

Lisa provides 3 points of light on our dezign problemos!!

Generally agree with you, Lisa, but I have to throw the flag on the personal photos in public spaces. They are often conversation starters. And while I don’t do gallery walls, my babies and my bride/daughter in a silver frame shouldn’t make anybody uncomfortable. If it does, I probably don’t need to know them. 😉

THANK YOU! I never understood why people are mounting their TVs up near the ceiling! Even if there isn't a fireplace below it. So happy you addressed this, now I don't feel crazy ha

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Def not crazy!!!! 💕

Residential living rooms are for living your life. These are NOT public spaces. Surround yourself with the artifacts of your life and values, including photographs. These objects are far better than mass produced art junk.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

JNG!!! I am a BIG fan of getting pieces for your space that will last and mean a lot to you!!! 🙌🏼

Knitted cozy electric cover had me laughing out loud. Thank you so much for sharing your professional advice and enthusiasm. LOVE LOVE your channel! :)

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Pauline! Thanks so much!

Thank you for stating the obvious in regards to TV over the fireplace.. your ABSOLUTELY right!

@LisaHoltDesign

Жыл бұрын

YAY! Any time!

I never thought of painting an outlet plate before - what a fantastic idea 💡! Thanks Lisa 😃

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad there are different ways to change out these UGLY outlets!!! 🤪 Thank you so much for tuning in this morning Marnie!!! 💞

@vaderladyl

2 жыл бұрын

I remember way back in the day when people painted the outlet covers the same color of the wall or covered them with the same wall paper on the wall or even buying decorative plaque covers that replaced the generic outlet covers.

I absolutely disagree with you. You’re home is not a public space, it’s your sanctuary. You don’t have to please anyone but yourself. The people who come to your home are family and friends. If friends feel uncomfortable about your family photos, well that’s their issue; and maybe then they shouldn’t come over.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I am loving everyone's candid thoughts about this!!! Thank you so much for sharing your input on this Chelsea!! 🙌🏼 It seems like we all have a variety of opinions on this tip which is TOTALLY fine!!! 😁🥰

@Nic2Blk

2 жыл бұрын

@@LisaHoltDesign Exactly!

@babypackrat9118

2 жыл бұрын

I think I would rather watch Chelsea's tips. Don't do this...don't do that...getting tired of Lisa's preaching.

@sz.994

2 жыл бұрын

@@babypackrat9118 What the HELL did you click on the video for if you didn’t want her advice? Bozo alert.

@genesisdandasan4605

2 жыл бұрын

I think this video is for someone wanting to redecorate their home. If you are redecorating or doing a home makeover this is a very good video, you don’t have to watch it if you are ok with whatever.

I really love your energy on a Saturday morning! Thanks for the tips!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

It's launch day Candace, I'm in such a cheerful mood this morning!!! 🎉🥳🥂 Thank you so much for hanging out with me this morning!!! 😘

Okay I too am struggling with a couple points from this video. I'm moving my family of six into a very small apartment for the next couple of years, so we will have to put our couch along the wall, and we won't have any spaces but two bedrooms for photos (granted I don't have tons because kids grow so fast I can't keep up!), But I do know what she means. I've been in homes where there appeared to be almost a shrine to each child, and or pet in the living room. It can feel awkward after a while. All of that being true, I have also been to homes, my husband's great grandmother's for example where I found every photo enchanting and captivating. They went back almost 100 years! This is Lisa's professional opinion, of course you can take it or leave it. I'm glad she shared it here!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

All you can do your best Kristina!! 👏🏼 Everyone designs their rooms very differently, and this is just my professional advice!! 😁 Thank you so much for understanding that while having your OWN opinion on these tips, having differences + hearing each other out is what makes design FUN!!!! ❤️🤩 Thank you so much for the kind words and candid thoughts, I really appreciate all the support!!! 🥰✨✨😘💗

Our living space is open concept, it came with built-ins on both sides of the fireplace, so we had no choice but to put theTV right above it. We just had it installed as close to the mantle as possible, it is not too high, not too bad.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I just don't get why builders force this type of layout!! 😅 At least the TV isn't too high and you could find a way to make it work!! 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you so much for watching and sharing this Victoria!! 😘💗🥰🥰

Your videos are the best. Hands down. ♥️♥️♥️

I agree about not having family photos in the living room/den, but I think scenic photos from family vacations are a great alternative to art you’d buy. Strangers don’t know the significance but you will, and no one has to feel uncomfortable seeing kids or wedding pics or any of that.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

That's a GREAT idea Amber!! 🙌🏼 It's a perfect conversation starter without all the faces on the wall staring at ya!!! 🤣

@amberbanuelos7053

2 жыл бұрын

@@LisaHoltDesign thanks!! I keep my kids’ photos primarily in the hall up the stairs, though I’ve framed a couple pieces of their artwork for “public” spaces. But we live in Colorado and love traveling around this beautiful state, and while traveling I get some pics of the mountains and scenery. Always makes me happy to see where we’ve been and it’s fun for guests to see places we’ve enjoyed 😊

You are absolutely right about family photos ~~ Very professional advice ~~👍👍

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you could agree with me on this Myoung!!! Thank you so much for watching!!! 🥰

I adore you!! So fun to watch!!! And....I LOVE THE DEZIGNCLUB!!!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

YAYY Ranee!!! SO glad you are enjoying the DezignClub!!!! 😍💋

The more I watch your videos and the more it’s evident that you’re not taking smaller spaces into consideration. No couch against a wall? 30-36 inches for traffic patterns? Hahahahaha if I don’t put my couch against the wall my space is going to feel even tighter and I’ve got a love seat and one chair that share an end table. And you can forget a coffee table!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Zaz Dut!!! I do my best to make videos for ALL types of spaces - big and small!! 🤗 These videos are very general tips, but every space is going to have different tips in play.. I do have a few videos about small spaces, I highly recommend checking those videos out for your smaller living space!! 😉👍🏼

@zazdut2536

2 жыл бұрын

@@LisaHoltDesign I have… but even then your reference pictures seem to be for bigger spaces. I’ll continue watching since I find most of your videos are great in general (especially the different style breakdown videos and the ikea videos) but your tip videos just don’t feel applicable to normal people (who actually live in their homes)

Love your honesty and energy.

This was just sooo helpful to me (and really satisfying to checkist watching it again). I still haven't nailed the lighting. But I'm getting there. Thank you so very very much.

I mostly agree … except for the family photos. I don’t have any “public” spaces in my home … it’s MY home! Not an office, not a library, not a hotel room. Anyone who is uncomfortable seeing a photo of my dog or me and hubby on a hike - probably isn’t welcome in my home!

Thankyou Lisa!🙌🏻👌🏻👏🏻😘

Omg! I love this video! I keep on ticking the boxes haha! Must have watched all your videos when we were building the new house. Three layers of lighting make a huge difference esp in the evening. Visitors said it makes the house really cosy ☺️. And yes, no personal photos in the living room, just big wall arts

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Lighting makes a WORLD of a difference, amiright Hayley?!?!! 🤩💡 I'm OBSESSED!!! 🙌🏼 Thank you soo much for sharing your thoughts and the cozy vibes over!!! 🥰💕

😂 I love the “ gangs of light switches” 🤣

Love your videos - great tips and advice. Super helpful and Wow do I need help!!!

Lisa … always exciting to see what’s next on the agenda with you . You nail it and keep it simple …. Touring and a book is a definite for the next accomplishments . Love from sunny Florida ☀️

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Monique, Thank you so much! Yes, I'm planning on touring with the dezignclub, did you sign up this weekend?

When we were thinking of buying our current house, it looked like the previous owners were giants. All their big bulky sofas, beds and tables were way out of scale in a 1970s ranch house 😂

I feel grown up- at 37 and have plants in nice pots lol and actually take care of them. It's been a year now and I'm loving it haha

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

YES Tessa!!!! Nothing feels like adulting more than taking care of your plant babies!!!! 🪴💚🤗

I totally disagree when it comes to family photos. My home isn't open to the public it's open to family and friends. I'm not a fan of having family photos hung on the wall, but displayed on bookshelves, piano, sofa table etc. adds a personal touch. My guest have never been uncomfortable looking at my family photos, and if they were they're not the kind of people I want in my home. If the house is for sale then I agree there should be no family photos. Furniture looks better if it's not up against the wall, but not all living rooms have the space or the layout to make it possible. At the end of the day it's all about functionality and what makes you happy. That said, the other tips you gave were great.

@genapaddock8098

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love looking at family photos … It tells your story …

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about this tip!! 🙌🏼 This is what makes the community so fun, everyone shares their candid thoughts about how they interpret these tips!! 😇 I agree on putting away the photos when having your house on the market, it could definitely be a safety issue... And you're SO right about the end goal: function and doing what makes you happy!!! 🤩💕✨ That's what it's all about! 👏🏼 Thank you so much for leaving this sweet comment and for watching, I love chatting it up with you guys all the time!!! 😘💜

@miszBEB0x

2 жыл бұрын

Great constructive feedback! I love it and agree

Wonderful suggestions, Lisa! Thanks so much! 🙌🏻❤️😘

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

C M!!! Thank you so much for tuning in with me this morning!!! 😘☕️💓

Yes, centre the grouping in the middle of the room. It will look bigger and also more cozy. The funeral parlour look of furniture against the walls is unfriendly.

Sometimes the fireplace is the focal point of the room and it would look odd to put the tv anywhere else. How would you get around that?

Lisa, you are so right about the photos. Self-evidently, they should be in a family album!

💕 your videos, great tips, quick and to the point!

Love your advice on personal photos and TVs. Drives me bananas.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad we can bond over this Sallie!!! 🥰 Thank you so much for watching!! 🙌🏼💖💖

Everything in this video needed to be said! And another for me are words on walls....eeesh.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes Phyllis, I covered this in trends that need to GO!!! 🙌🏼 Word art is a NO for me!!! 😬

Some really great advice. Outlets standing out like sore thumbs is one of my pet peeves. Lowe’s and HD sell outlet covers that can be painted. If you have wallpaper, cover them with the paper. It makes a HUGE difference. ❤️ Shirley

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

YES Shirley!!! And funny enough, I JUST posted a video about wallpapers!! 🤣🤣 Using wallpaper over your outlet covers is another amazing way to hide them!! 👍🏼

I love your videos but I disagree with the TV being over the fireplace. It made all the difference in the world for our living room. And the hardware is adjustable so can move it out, left, right, down up and it is been a good move for us. I personally don’t like two focal spots. One the fireplace the other the TV with another piece of furniture since entertainment centers are out…

@be5952

2 жыл бұрын

It is tricky because many houses (even big ones) have no other practical place to _put_ a big TV. It also has to do with: 1) How high your fireplace mantel is, and 2) How far away from the TV you're sitting when you're watching (i.e. the further away you sit, the higher the TV can be without you getting neck strain).

Lisa, thank you! It had to be said! Personal photographs (especially glam pics of weddings) in the living room are absolutely not right! If you have to display them use the family room, or a personal office, or a library, or the bedroom. But a living room, or a dining room (especially a formal dining room), are not to be cluttered with personal pics. Its just tacky. Display instead a beautiful painting, or a sculpture, or a collection of carefully curated art objects, etc. This is where you can express your style and taste and not the family altar!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I am SO with you on this K B!!! I'm glad we could bond over this! 😆👏🏼 Decorate your space appropriately with the room! And I'm not saying I hate family photos, I just feel like family photos fit better with a family room or hallway!! 😊

Thank you for the photo tip I wish more people would share this one. I've heard this tip from others actually and moved my gallery wall from the entry to my office. They also said to save the family galleries for cozy spaces but their reason was for privacy. In my case anyone who came to my front door knew exactly who and how many lived in my home. Now I have a mirror in the entry (duh 😂) while the family gallery is tucked safely out of view in a space meant only for true guest.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!

@loriwald9532

2 жыл бұрын

I like how you explained this. I am just starting to look into decorating/designing at the age of 50 and planned to make a wall gallery of pictures since I couldn’t afford to when I was younger. I want them in my living room, but now will make sure they aren’t seen from the front door.

Ooh! Can't wait!

I love your videos so.please keep.them coming. I learned alot about interior design from you.

It was never ever the idea of builders, electrians, and cable guys to put the TV above the fireplace. No one wants to wire the most awkward outlets in the house. The honour of that idea is for designers and the homeowners who follow them. Someday the reality that people watch TV and the design for that must be dealt with, will finally sink in.

When you have sports fanatics in the house that do not want kids or dogs blocking the screen from their games the high hung TV's with no sports room, well you have to make it work.

@coastaldiva

2 жыл бұрын

I dont like the tv too low for same reason you say. People and low lying activity blocks the view

Hello. I had to laugh at the large pieces of furniture and too much of it in that small space. It reminded me of my Aunts living room.😜

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

LOL oops Dolsie!!! 😬😅

I hate having my tv over the fireplace but it's literally the only place it can go as I have no other wall. Thank you for all your great videos and can't wait for the dezignclub!

@erikabraga100

2 жыл бұрын

I completely get that, same as “never put your furniture against the wall”. Sometimes the space is so small that you literally can NOT do this as the walls are to close and if you try not to put against the wall you can only fit 2 chairs, but you have a family of 4 !?!?! So I say the tips are AMAZINNNNNNNNG AND GREAT but not doable for everyone

@cathylehman7538

2 жыл бұрын

Since my house is MCM, I have 9 windows and a marble mosaic fireplace. I mounted my big screen on a swivel mount in the corner between two windows diagonally. I created a space for it. Tv is rather tucked away until I want to use it.

@lucybraun8969

2 жыл бұрын

All by myself, I mounted my tv on a wall that is adjacent to the fireplace wall. What an undertaking! If you choose to wall mount a tv, I highly recommend enlisting help. Those brackets are heavy to hold while you drill.

@lucybraun8969

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathylehman7538 I like that my tv is mounted on an arm bracket that can be brought out in the room if I want to watch tv while on my exercise bike in the next room, and then it can be put back against the wall when I'm finished working out.

Have to join the chorus of those who disagree about family photos. I certainly don’t want them scattered all over the place, but I enjoy seeing a small cohesive collection of framed personal photos- either table top or as a gallery wall. It’s also a chance to add color, texture and style with the choice of frames. Too many photos tends to start looking very cluttered.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Photos CAN feel cluttered depending on how many photos are being displayed!! Totally agree Pippin! 🙌🏼 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this tip, I love reading what you guys have to say about these tips!!! 🥰💞

I really enjoyed this. Very practical tips!! The tip about private pictures in living room makes sense to me because I have a home office and have clients coming into my home (even though I have a separate office). So in my case this works!!! Definitely going to follow this tip!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

This tip is PERFECT for a space like yours Helena!!! 👏🏼🧡 I don't want people thinking I hate family photos lol, I just feel like it would be creepy to have a distant uncle stare at your guests in your home!!! 😆

I freaking love this lady, her videos feel like university lectures in a fun and fast way, its just very informative

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

This means SO much to me Clau - thank you!!! 🥰 It's like everyone is joining design school LIVE every Saturday!!! I LOVE IT!!! 🤣💕❤️

I agree with you on family photos. They belong in the hallway and need to have a cohesive aesthetic.

I adore Lisa!! I watch every single video she puts out!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Aww I appreciate all your support Debi!!! 🥰 You have no idea how much you guys mean to me!! 💗🌟 Thank you so much for watching and supporting all the videos!! 🤩💖😘😘

Love the video as always! And I agree re the living room is a public space… I think people can apply a little balance and add some personal pics but should think about which ones…. I’ve seen plenty of…. Interesting shots in people’s living rooms that I’m sure have special meaning to them but they don’t always ‘deliver’ the intended sentiment to a visitor!!!!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Amanda!! 👏🏼 Balance is super important, and IF you display a few photos, at least make it wholesome and NOT creepy!! That's all I ask!!! 😆😅💚💚

I adore you :) it is the rare occasion that I really enjoy the personality of the expert advice, not only are your tips spot on, you have fun teaching us! and, I know I said this before, but I love your speaking voice (I told you last time you are a twin voice with Tea Leone!) thanks again for being SO awesome! will check out your website :) xoxo and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! -Donna

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

OOOh, thanks so much Donna! Are you part of the Dezignclub yet? you'll love it!!!

I love these tips! Thank you, Lisa!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

YAY I am so happy you enjoyed this video Silke!!!! Living rooms are SO much fun to design, amiright?!?! 🤪🧡

Love this woman’s energy and advice!

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you for the sweet words Sandi!!!! 🥰 You are just too kind!!! I hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend!! 😘💖✨

I am so addicted to your channel. Learnt so much from your content. Please do a video on basement decor, especially with little to no natural lighting.

@lucybraun8969

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I'm thinking to do a transformation of my basement this winter.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Abdul!! This is an amazing topic to discuss in the Dezign Club!!! 🙌🏼 I know basements can be very specific, and I will be covering more specific design solutions over there!!! 💁🏼‍♀️💜 If you're interested, sign up here www.thedezignclub.com/ !!!! 💕✨😘

I have to smile. If you saw the house in which I live, you'd never believe that I watch designers. It was my mother's house for about 50 years. Although a large house, it was filled with a massive amount of stuff, some nice things and many things she didn't want to "waste" by discarding. I have been donating, trashing, rearranging and trying not to lose my mind during the two years since her passing. One day I am going to put some of your good advice into practice. Really, I am. In the meantime, I'm so glad this is not 2-way video, lol.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Lisa!! I am so so sorry about your mother's passing, I am sending lots of love to you and your family. 💕❤️😘 It definitely takes time to edit your home and to make it how you want, it's not all going to happen overnight!!! You got this!!! 🙌🏼 I hope these tips on my videos help guide you in the right direction when the design process is there!! Thank you so much for being so vulnerable to me and the community, this is why I love talking to you guys!! We're like family!!! 🥰💖✨😍😍

I know no TV over the fireplace. But you can use a mount that pulls it down to eye height while in use and has a temperature sensor in the handle. You can turn that TV into art when not in use so I’m ok with mine now that I’ve found this solution.

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

This is a really good solution if you cannot create a new focal point in your living room, thank you so much for sharing this Renee!!! 🥰👍🏼

Great tips❤️ Loving your energy❤️

@LisaHoltDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!!!! I am so glad you guys can see how much fun I have making these videos!!! 🤗💖✨