Valentina just wanted to thank you because this video is a perfect example how we can utilize you tube to learn something from professionals. This is a university or college interior design material and you have provided it to us in a nice, cozy and relaxed way. Maybe I'm not expressing myself correctly, but my bottom line is I have just learned something that I see as a "professional level" of interior design, so thank you and please keep teaching us the same way!

I like these because they are minimal and look like they weren't planned but you know they were carefully put together. This is a good series idea Valentina, thanks.

Having studied design and worked a bit in the field I can honestly say that these designs are some of the most tasteful and beautiful I have seen. No "Hollywood " ostentation here, Just class. Great ideas As they say " You have the eye".

One thing that really opened my eyes to simplicity and design of living space was when we stayed in a penthouse in Accupulco, Mexico yrs. ago. I relaxed and enjoyed it. I sketched how the built-ins were and took photos. Our home was never the same. Travel is very instructive.

We as humans have that creativity aspect to our BEING, the joy and excitement at the outcome!

I have been drawn into the smokey accents, mood is what I'm into these years (age 66)....... I'm loving this season of the journey 🙃♥️

FINALLY!! Yes!! We need “like minded” people to bounce our creative ideas off of! I get SO excited about moving things around and creating in my head but then I second guess myself because there’s no one to talk to about it. Thank you V for bringing us into your world and bringing us into the “light”.

I agree. I call your power players my pal (plants, art, light). They are my priorities when doing my own interior designing. I bring the outdoor into indoor. Thanks for making me feel more confident.

I LOVE this series. I can’t decorate to save my life. All the specific things you can share are huge which is why I love your hauls. I look at the items in the store and it is just stuff. No ideas come to mind. Love when you show how something is placed since it NEVER OCCURS TO ME. Your videos are just lovely. BTW, please do videos on what we do when we dont’ have lots of natural light.

Love your design ideas and your husband and family are awesome. They are so supportive of you. You are so energetic and enthusiastic! So glad I found you! You make everything seem so effortless. You are a great designer. Love your Sophisticated style!

I agree about plants, art, and lighting. But I also feel that it is about how everything is placed and arranged. I can spend hours just moving stuff around until it all feels right.

@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE

4 жыл бұрын

True, sometimes it takes days, because I leave and come back, and move an item on the shelf a tiny bit, and so I keepleavibg, and edgerrin I return I see it with a new set of eyes, and I continue to adjust things inb yve room, until I get it right, and I'll know when I arrived there, when l walk into the room and I no longer have the need to move anything... 😊

@alilenoir

2 жыл бұрын

What if I don’t like art?

With this video of your observations about what makes a room unique you have taken interior decoration to another level. Magnificent examples of rooms that illustrate your points of view!

Valentina, I want to take this moment to thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us. You always put a smile on my face. Listening to your messages gives me hope that one day I can see the vision I have for my home come to life. 🙏

Yes, more decor advice. I also like a statement plant in every room. The plant can be large or a grouping of smaller plants. I really like Scandinavian and rustic modern. and whatever I can get at a yard sale that adds to my home in a good way. Thank you Marie T.

Thank you for this informative video. I bought a condo in a renovated church with huge windows bringing in tons of natural light. But I also love great art and have it everywhere. Plants thanks to you I have finally brought home a monstera. I love my home it brings me joy.

I’m moving into a new home and the hardest choice of all was the kitchen and bath counters and light fixtures. Finally Cambria Britt. And I have hardly any wall space but lots of windows. And I think I have my husband convinced that we don’t need a ceiling fan in every room and Im doing more interesting chandeliers. Making myself crazy so I appreciate your videos.

What a great idea for a series! Ohmygosh, within seconds of you talking I was "preach it girl" lol. Love this, already looking forward to the next one x

Love the fact you chose to share this in video format as well as blog. Thank you for sharing these inspiring spaces and your knowledge . Look forward to more.

Valentina, myself and my wife we love what you offer on utube! Thank you!

You made me fall in love with high contrast design (black and white). I'm in the middle of an extension and renovation and i've completely stepped away from my old ideas of beautiful design. Thank you.

The idea of a series I think is great! I'm a visual so I need to see it then I get it. As with this video I totally get it now thanks for your help! You explain everything very well. I will be putting all your tips to task! Thanks a bunch and keep them coming please!

OMG, when you said not going far enough, I could have sworn you were talking to me! I have great ideas but I’m afraid to follow through with them. I start thinking, what if it doesn’t look like it did in my head? What if I make it worse? What if I end up creating a bigger problem than the one I’m trying to fix? And I have no one to bounce ideas off of. My bf will listen but doesn’t know what I’m talking about and would rather not give me any input.

@wilhelmina8843

3 жыл бұрын

I read your comment to my honey and he said, “So relatable”

My dog lol? You hit mail on head I want others to share in my love for my home. Light plant and art Fantastic! The plants came from you! Light I had and art I am always collecting. I love your channel.

Your video series is exactly what I'm looking for, I can't wait for your next video...glad I found you !

I so appreciate this video and your expertise. I can relate to everything you're saying. Thanks for sharing.

So fun to go back to the beginning with you ! I'm in awe of your poise and polish on camera in these early days!

For some reason lost you cause I used to watch you so far back. I think it's KZread futzing... glad to see you again. Have always appreciated your style and whimsical decorating as well as coziness to all styles you create. I agree light, plants and artwork are the dresser uppers of a room, space and even outdoor. Thank you for all your interior design advice, tips and perspectives. They are always inspiring while adding a uniqueness. Such a delight to find you again♡♡♡ will keep close♡

Thanks for this series! I really struggle with accessorizing 😩 I hope to learn from you and be able to apply some of your tips to my house 🙏🏻💙

Agree agree , lights, plants art ...your rugs can be considered art as well- Those three power players are what gives any arrangement life otherwise the rooms are static. I also agree that I can spend hours on furniture arrangement and getting that right is sometimes really difficult

Love this... You are so talented and inspirational. Also, enjoy your humor and joy. Thx!!

Spot on! The photos you shared are so inspiring... & Watching this has taught me more than I anticipated so, naturally... now I have the urge to move furniture and spruce up my small digs! Plants are definitely & always a priority here.🌿🌿🌿 Smiles, K

Only just subscribed, and I absolutely love your styling tips. I feel a binge watch coming on! Sending thanks from England 😁

Since I got a few real plants I do notice a huge change, love it. I have a black and white gallery in my family room , I love seeing the memories but I have a hard time introducing or keeping art there, we have a few colourful large pieces of art we love, help...

This was a great video, Valentina! I am an abstract artist, so of course I love all the references to how art is one of the main three cornerstones. :D But, I also was further educated about how and why those 3 are so important. Thanks for taking the time to put this together! xo

Just found your channel today and it couldn't have come at a better time, I am looking for a home as we speak and can't wait to get started on decorating. It will just be me and my "modern contemporary, mid century modern, bohemian" self.

Yes more of this series!!!!!!!

This was one of the most helpful videos I've ever watched on KZread. ❤❤❤

Bring more of this series! ❤️❤️❤️

How is it that I'm *just* finding this channel? I LOVE this content. Concerning natural light, I notice when I see photographs of rooms that appeal to me, they are always bright and have tons of natural light. Then I realize there are no window shades, just curtains, often pushed aside so as not to obscure the natural light. Anyway this video gave me a lot to think about, thank you, I'm subscribing!

@lindaweidner5124

3 жыл бұрын

Bright light through unadorned windows is great in theory...if you live away from civilization.

I love that you share design styles other than your own I am currently into color as opposed to monochromatic and love that each style is what makes us unique

I’ve just discovered you. I have been struggling between living in a “fishbowl” with lack of privacy and blocking light with privacy film on large patio doors. And... I’m definitely minimizing and adding plants. That’s been going well but would be better with... yep... better light

Thank you so much for posting this. LOVE!

I love your tips! I just discovered you and I’m been binge watching your videos! Thank you!

Just subscribed to your channel and may I say I LOVE YOU!! Thank you for this channel, this wonderful information and photos ❤❤❤

Awesome information! Makes total sense and the photos support the principles you're explaining besides being inspiring!

I love learning about decor! Great video 💗

Hey Valentina. You so speak to me and my style. Only problem is I do live in a place that has those grass mowers (cows). So I still have be practical. I am in the process of painting and adding texture with shiplap and mouldings on the walls. I will be painting my walls white and my family is freaked out. Except my husband bless his heart he said as long as I don’t paint his shop or tractors I can paint any colour I want.❤️. I am keeping my oak cabinets for a bit yet cause I don’t hate them. But..... I am going to add interest by painting parts of the cabinets black. I noticed in your videos that the inside of your front door isn’t painted black. That surprised me.

I think this is spot on! I've moved a lot in my life as a military brat and personally. The first thing I do when I'm leaving is remove my art, because it's how I disconnect from a space. I also put up my art asap when I move so if feels like home!

Just discovered your channel and binged watched several episodes. I love your style and really appreciate you sharing all your knowledge and insight. Excited to make some changes in my house. 😁

@dnllmaurer1

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I love her style. It's a perfect juxtaposition of simple elegance, charming allure, unique art & a touch of finesse. Every shot feels inviting & is visually intriguing yet the space is balanced to support practical function.

You are so right! We do need to talk to someone about it or help us through it!!! 😄

Lighting is everything... the rest completely falls right in place, especially if you have a good creative eye, your confident about your style and remembering that it is YOUR room and what you are about... Right? Love this video idea.,. It will help many..🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

Valentina! You are like Nike. Just doing it! Keep going you have something very special. Not just your eye, but your spirit. Love your work and your vision.

I've just hit that subscribe button. Thoroughly enjoying it! My brain is definitely thinking up lots of idea and how to decorate my space. You're so inspiring! Thank you

My issue is dealing with a long narrow lounge room. Enjoying all of your content Valentino thank you very much.

YES! More series. You are great!

Absolutely loved this content and look forward to more! I struggle in a few areas with focal points in an open floor plan. I think in a wide open space its a bit more challenging for me to direct the focus and create impact in an organized way.

i just saw your video for the first time & i loved it! cant wait for more. all videos i watch everywhere have high ceilings & alot of natural light, i love & they are the best, but i have low ceilings& hardly any light. ive seen many videos , but thought with your great vision, you might have different unique ideas for us with low light&ceilings. thank you so much!!

@bitrudder3792

4 жыл бұрын

Low ceilings are super common in places like England where people are tarting up ancient homes and apartments and embracing the coziness of the low ceilings. You might find some inspiration in some of the shows of designers working in those spaces! Another idea is to look at modest mid-century modern styles and Frank Lloyd Wright. I grew up in a MSM home and my parents used a lot of horizontal lines (long, wall-mounted tambour-door medium walnut cabinets and open shelving to both store china and to visually connect the dining area and the living area, and low leather Danish armchairs on casters, for example. Early in marriage, on an extreme budget and furniture styles that would NEVER go together, and rooms too small AND too low to follow that advice, and very little natural light, I used art, editing and inexpensive fabrics to drape windows, add seat cushions to "cross pollinate" colors around the house and surprisingly got lots of compliments despite these challenges. We didn't even have room for plants, much less enough sun for them.

@kimberleetobyansen9822

4 жыл бұрын

@@bitrudder3792 than you so much for responding!!!!

You remind me of a gal once on the tv show Storage Wars. Your videos stand out from all the others. You know how to speak to your audience well & you deliver what we what to know👍🏻🎯 Thank you! Keep talking 😄 your vids are beautiful & pro grade!

I liked this video before I even watched it 😆 now that I’ve actually watched it I really like it!!! Thank you!

Thank you for posting. Great food for thought.

LOVE these tips!!! I am struggling with spaces that have multiple purposes. All of our living areas are not large and serve at least 2 functions. Like - living room is for watching tv, kids to play, mud room. Dining room - for eating, my office and kids to play. Kitchen - cooking as well as laundry room. I feel challenged with making them look good :(

Hi Valentina. Will you be speaking to us about when the room(s) don't have sufficient light? My kitchen is great, but my living room is rather dark. Thank you!

I love modern clean lines and mute colors, but I always end up using Color in the art, pillows, flowers and on the walls but love this look.

I have the most amazing huge vintage painting above my livingroom sofa , purchased for just $5 at a thrift store ! I also tend to decorate with my kids art work

@linda8485

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, you have put me to shame. I have said for years that I just can't afford artwork so the walls have remained empty. I'm going to start frequenting our amazing consignment stores out here in Palm Springs CA. Maybe...I'll enjoy the hunt.

Thank you! It's important to know these things. I call up my best friend and tell when get something new .And we share back and forth picture online of lamps and house hold items.

Yes give us more. Ty

Thank you for sharing! Love your style!!!!!

What an absolutely brilliant idea! Yes! We need to chat about every bit!! 😂

This is so true, we want and need someone to talk to about the way we style our homes (because most of the times men don't care much). It takes the whole planning/decorating thing from stressful to fun :) I have a question that I'm hoping you can answer in a future video: I love the traditional/"Victorian Mansion" architecture and style, but also the farmhouse one. How do I incorporate elements of both in a balanced, classy and cohesive way (especially when I live in a small house built according to the 70s fashion)? Great video btw, very helpful!

Such great advice, I'm moving in 2 weeks. Thank you xx

You are awesome! Simple and insightful.

Love your pictures!

This is a great idea of series, like this a lot. ☺☺☺

Great video, tremendous basic concepts that go far! Thank you.

Valentina your advices are very helpful, I’m more colorless person I only like white, beige and light sand color, right now I’m straggling with finding the right center piece for my living room coffee table. As well as finding the right ceiling light for my bedroom and living room, my apartment it not that big, I’ll appreciate any idea from you ❤️

Very true!

I think the 'bones' of your house can dictate what style of furniture and decor you choose. Eg my home is 'French manor' so I opt for more traditional looking pieces and I do agree with 'light' playing a major role in how a room looks. Light changes with the seasons and so changes the look and feel of a room. Anyway I really enjoyed this and I love your channel. Love from Australia. xxx

Yes more videos like this. This is great!!😁❤️

Love the series. Loved the pictures that correlate with what you were saying. You could also do this when decorating a room and show what the green plant added to the room or look how this red chair pops but yet goes with the rest of the room, etc. I have difficulty in what pictures I should hang and in what rooms. There are no decorating shows on TV anymore like there used to be. I loved to watch them! Now everything is a game or a realty show and I hate it!!

Thank you for your precious work. Love from Hamburg

Cool video! I love play with things moving around our apartment. We have a lot of Art , because i paint and we buy originals from other artists. This is difficult for me to styling , because all are strong and we love them for different reasons. Plants are an ingredient that i did'n consider! Thanks!!!

So true, I try to talk or share with my husband, either he spaces out, gives one-word comments, or say's something like, "get to the point". which to me means, I'm not really listening. :0

Beautiful work. very creative and classy.

Love this video! Interesting examples. Enjoyed your views.

My hubby kindly drops me off at the Mother Ship (Homegoods) on a regular basis and tells me to have at it, which makes up for his lack of great interest in how I decorate our home :)

@callynt

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@ToeKnife166

4 жыл бұрын

Same mind couldn’t care less about interiors

@susiequebec1207

4 жыл бұрын

If he didn't care, then he would not be dropping you off at the famous mother ship. He just doesn't want to pick stuff out. It is great that he trusts your judgement!

@UB2004

4 жыл бұрын

It's my zen place too, where I go when I'm stressed and all the gorgeous things make me happy x

@Person-mh6xq

4 жыл бұрын

A1 I’d be afraid to see how you live. Our interiors have an emotional effect on us.

Love all three ideas!

LIGHT + PLANTS + ART = DECOR SUCCESS!

Love your new series

I like the style to your videos as well. Note the map with straight black lines, your white sweater with black dots, grey eyes, wall, natural plant and necklace....very well planned out!😁

Valentina: you could make melting ice exciting. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for interior design. Such fun learning from you!

I love your style!

Excited to come across your channel-) Great content without extra fluff! I'm great at working with scale and proportion in a room but when it comes to my apartment, I draw a blank and I can't get the focus back. I'm looking for a side table and can't find the right style and size for the space

Plants do bring the decor to a whole new level. New subbie here💞 xoxoChelly

I just love your channel

These pictures are incredible

Hi Valentina, I enjoy watching your videos and have picked up a few tips. Especially since we are moving to a smaller apartment. You hit the nail on the head, talking about ideas, finds, etc....with someone other than your husband is fun and refreshing. So here's one of my dilemas, my new living room is long and narrow and goes right into the dining room and out to the balcony. Regarding lighting does the light fixture above the living area and the dining area have to be the same, since they are in line visually?

GREAT video with very helpful information. Thank you

This was super helpful!

I can’t wait for episode 2! You are amazing Valentina❤️

I enjoyed this video- thanks! I'm a minimalist and am lucky enough to have lots of light. What's your view on mixing neutral tones? Creating a warm toned bedroom but in love with a grey slipper chair with gold accents. How do you get balance right? More in this series please!