Don't forget to please follow me on Instagram xx instagram.com/ninatakesh/

@chriswu8351

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. I’m waiting for your backyard reveal!👍

I think interior designers get complacent when talking about furniture placement ie "just move it away from the wall!". The reason being that they only get hired by people with enough money to live in homes with significantly larger room sizes than the average person. Which is fine, but it's silly to apply the visual logic of sofas etc in a 20 x 30 foot(or more) living room with an average persons' living room. I used to be a butler in L.A. The last house I worked in had a living room that was 40 x 60 feet. Floating furniture in that space made absolute sense, however in my on site apartment, my furniture was against the wall because my living room was 10 feet wide. One other thing to consider is whether the backs of your furniture are attractive enough to be shown. If you have the space to float your furniture, make sure that there is some design flair on the backs as well, eg fluting, a folded crease running down the middle, quilting etc. And yes, T.Vs above fire places are just tacky as hell as well as being way too high.

@yeahno9380

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with you on the furniture thing. Another thing that slightly annoys me, is when designers say to hang curtains as close to ceilings as possible. Which I get it does make a difference but then curtains end up being short and don't look as nice. Majority of curtains only come in 84in lengths. And tend to cost a small fortune or are like unicorns when found in longer lengths. I most times have to add extra fabric just to get a long enough curtain if I hang them even halfway to ceilings. Or maybe it's just me🤷🏾‍♀️.

@kiwiwanderingusa9988

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeahno9380 Again, people with the money to hire interior designers also have the money to have custom drapes made to length. One house that I worked in paid over $10,000 for curtains in one large room. And yes, they were up to the twelve foot ceiling and they looked lovely.

@yeahno9380

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiwiwanderingusa9988 that's sounds about right. A friend of mine had custom drapes made for some windows in their home that cost close to $1000. And they were pretty close to standard windows. It just seems sometimes some designers are a bit out of touch with the average person when they are giving tips. Not knocking on them and obviously some only cater to certain $$$clientel$$$. But what's the use of some of these tips if most ppl don't have access or can't implement them Imo.

@venu4301

3 жыл бұрын

If your pocket doesn't support You shouldn't be seeing this, beautifing home is a costlier affair. Nevertheless if the people living in the house are beautiful it doesn't matter . You need not care..

@lindakincaid4530

2 жыл бұрын

@@yeahno9380 , I've tried to use all these point in my home. My curtains are high and wide on my windows, but they are about 5 inches below my 5 &3/4 inch crown I installed. I used 96inch curtains, they touch the floor (I have 9ft ceilings) and got them at Home Goods, TJ Max, Marshall's and Ikea. You can find taller curtains at Ikea like 109 and maybe I should have gone for them, but I didn't. I'm happy with how they look for just an average house.

Looking forward for a video on creating focal point in each room. Specifically living and kitchen in an open concept

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Hello Nina T, thank you for crystallizing into one video all of the interior design elements that I love whenever I see them in homes or in blog posts but never could tell why I loved them. Thank you so much.

Thanks for all your tips. You’re amazing.I’m painting my walls soon. I was thinking on going white but I wasn’t sure in what tones but after watching this video now I know what tones I should use with all the natural light I get thru out the the entire house. Thanks so much.

So glad I came across your channel Nina! (I have been binging all your videos for the past 2 weeks). You’re so very beautiful, chic and elegant and knowledgeable! I’ve learned so much!!

Finally we get to hear your great tips again! I really enjoy that type of content instead of "best of Ikea" items. The reason I started watching your channel was for decorating advice and this is one of your best videos so far. Please share more of your valuable decorating tips; these are priceless.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your supportive and kind comments. I definitely love teaching more than anything else. So stay tune for lots of great tutorials to come.♥️

I really appreciated your comments on the focal point of a room. I’ve never really thought about it, but now I will. Thanks👏👏💜

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! My pleasure

Thank you for your amazing advices ! Really need more advices from you ♡♡ great job ! Keep it up !

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that means a great deal.

These tips were so helpful thank you for sharing this information.

Yes I knew my rug was too small! I’ll need to change it. Thanks lovely

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Thank you for this crucial info !!!!

I love your videos. I am renovating my house and this video is such a great help!! Thank you!!!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

My absolute pleasure and I am so glad this was useful. ❌⭕️

Great tips. I will keep all in mind while helping my daughter decorate her new home.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Joey!

Excellent! Thank you. I realize, though I hung my drapes above the windows, I should’ve put them up to the ceiling. And thank you for clearing up about rugs. I didn’t know the rules, now I do! Great video.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful I am so glad it was helpful! 😘

Hi Nina! Wow! I made at least half of the mistakes you mentioned!! ! 1.I'll be returning my 5x7 area rug I recently purchased for my 9x9 sectional ( I really liked the colors and style of the rug and yes, I'm cheap! the price!!) 2. I'll be bringing out the rollers and paint brush. 3. I will raise the curtains in my dinning room. 4. I was planning on changing out a hanging light fixture that is outdated! Well I'll be busy this week! No wonder I'm not getting that feeling of somewhat of a Designer look... even though I have a very nice home and furniture. Thank you so much Nina! You must have read many of our minds!! Wishing you and yours a Blessed Holiday!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Henry, I am so pleased that you found this video helpful and that you’re able to exchange the rug. Definitely make these changes in your home will look absolutely stunning. Thank you for watching!

Hi Nina! Do you have, or can you make a video on how to create a focal point either room by room or generally? Thanks!!!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Love that idea!

@shahidiwooddecorator6850

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qY2u0dSfidXIj7g.html

Very helpfulvideo. I pushed furniture away from the wall, made sure furniture was at least partially on my rugs, and put paintings at eye level for those visitors not quite as tall as I am. I probably need to work more on getting a focal point in each room, however.

@NinaTakesh

2 жыл бұрын

No way!! You just made my day!! So glad. I wish I could go to everyone’s house and do the same thing. Lol

Love your outfit 👏👏

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

_Great advice, expertly presented!_

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank you!

Excellent ideas I really enjoyed watching this video thank you 😊

@NinaTakesh

2 жыл бұрын

So glad! Xx

Thank you , excellent ideas 😍

@NinaTakesh

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Xx

You look great, the shoe's tho😍 Thanks for all the tips!!!

@margaretmestas1481

3 жыл бұрын

Ps wish I would have seen this before I got my coffee table... Fine in the store, got it home and placed an almost had to walk on the furniture to get around it!😁 Great tip to measure!!!

Hi Nina love your hard work and thanks for all tips n tricks .❤️ From INDIA

Thank you for your videos

I definitely have a couple of these. I had played around different tv placements and couches for 3 years. But, on top of the mantle is where it works best. I have two other walls (one is opposite the fireplace and another is opposite a huge window, where it probably should be). Opposite the fireplace felt awkward because there are two entry points and it makes me watch those instead of the TV. And, opposite the windows allows people to see what I am watching from the outside and I don't like having my back sitting against a huge window - bad feng shui!). And practical reasons, I placed my couches against the wall. It is ok, though. I live alone...but if Nina ever stops by, I can easily move the furniture a foot or two away from the walls. :)

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

You are the cutest!!! Sometimes we are very limited as to where we can put the TV. I definitely understand that it’s not as easy as it sounds. I believe you made the best decision under the circumstances. ❤️

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes we are very limited as to where we can put the television. I do believe you made the best choice considering the circumstances. You are very cute 🥰

Oh I hate seeing any cables! My biggest pet peeve

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too!!

I just subscribed, hello from Australia! Yes, all your design points I agree with and it doesn’t matter if you live in a small apartment or large house there’s tricks of the trade. I just love your gracious manner and surrounds, but professionally your matter of fact definite no no’s, under no circumstances at all advice was amusing and very likeable! You are the Dr Dray of interior design, with a penchant for IKEA. ☺️

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Anthe Crawford thank you so much. You just made me smile! ❌❌

Great video! Thank you!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. Just joined you today. In the last pic there's no focal point, how would you create one given the same place and pieces

Amazing advices Nina🎈🌹🎈🌹🤗❤

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

In my new home in the family room the only place the tv can go is over the fireplace, but there is now a tv mount that comes out and down to move it to eye level. Doubt you could do this when the fireplace is on, but works most of the time. It at least appears to solve the neck issue when it is lowered. Going to do some research.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

That is great! Yes definitely be careful with the fireplace being on! Also there are arms that can tilt the fireplace downward too. 😘

Great tips Nina. The pictures helped. Do you think you can do a video on colours? How do we match furniture to the wall? How to find cohesive colours that work with one another. What colours will suit light and dark timber floors? There are so many whites. Is it ok to mix cool and warm whites? So many people are going for greys these days. Is this a trend that will stay for long? What are the new ‘in’ colours in interior design?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great video idea. Thank you for sharing and will definitely consider it for a future KZread video

Hi, want to say I'm lovin white blouse with black leatherskirt outfit so much I would love take a picture with you in gorgeous outfit!!

I'd like to buy a cowhide rug. How do I place it when I have a three seat sofa?

Hi Nina. I love your channel. How do you hang curtains if the ceiling is the angled roof-line with a semi-circle window over a square window?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Wow, that is very tricky. I would need to see a diagram before I answer that. A new video is coming out in two weeks that addresses curtains, so make sure and tune in! 🖤

Hi Nina, Nina here as well :D I have a question for you: What to do when your space is so small that if you move furniture away from the wall, you literally are facing the wall across without any room in the middle? Is this not a rule that only can be applied to large spaces?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nina, great name! I hear you and I have seen a lot of comments about people with small spaces complain about not being able to float furniture. I will do another video on how to tackle that issue! ♥️

@ninabee4895

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh Isn't it :D :P? looking forward to it. Happy New Year to you

Nina, such great ideas, as usual! Please consider doing a video on how to layer texture in a room that has a large textured rug to settle the room. The difficulty is adding too much texture with pillows, drapes, etc. Thanks VERY much! :-)

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and will do!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thank you for watching.

Hi Nina, Thank you for sharing the new 2021 paint colours. We moved to a small town to a small bungalow in Port Dover. I am a neutral person and have gone off the grey. We have three plus one bedrooms two bathrooms. The basement is finished and pretty open besides the bedroom, washroom, and laundry. The laundry is not finished. Desperate to paint and would like to keep as neutral as possible although it is a lakeshore town. I am a care giver for my two 91 year old parents who are living with us. Please could you help with some ideas.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

How wonderful and commendable that you are caring for your parents! I am certain your parents adore you and appreciate your love. I would stick to warm neutrals since they will always be in style. Try a warm white throughout the house and perhaps one accent color for a featured wall. Since your space is small don’t use too many colors as it will be choppy. Good luck 🥰

Hi Nina I m big fan of yours.can u z guide me .I just build a new house with black and white tile theme ,just like yours Can u plz tell me best paint color of sherwin williams which goes with black and white

I love your painting in your bedroom at the beginning of the video. Where is it from? Great video!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much it’s from a local artist here in Santa Monica California. Thank you for watching ❤️

Hi Tina. I have a small apartment & the focal point is a full length sliding window. 105 inch W* 84 inch height. Can you please tell me where I can get the ceiling track & the drapes to get a designers look? Thank you🌹

I need an advise please, for the mood board, do you make separate ones for each room or just 1 overall moodboard for the whole house? Thank you

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one for each room 😘

Oh wow I love your leather skirt

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi Nina. How would we have plants inside our home without looking cluttered?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Place them sporadically and artistically and they will look beautiful

When it comes to curtains What do you do when a radiator is under the window how long does the curtains or sheers. Also if I want to put panels what is the right process

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

If there is a radiator you should use roman shades instead! Thank you for watching! xx

Thank you so much. Dimitria

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

So welcome xx

Awesome tips! I was familiar with all of the tips that you mentioned, but am definitely guilty of hanging my art work too high😭 In regards to hanging art, does 'eye level' pertain to the center of the art piece OR the top of the art piece?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Center of art piece!! Thank you for watching!! xo

I noticed your bedroom coffee table shape is circular. What determines the shape to choose for a room? I live in a small apartment and have an oval glass top coffee table but thinking perhaps I should get a round table.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

My coffee table in my bedroom is round because it sits in a round area of the bedroom that is perfectly circular. You can certainly bring in an oval if your room is rectangular. If the area is square a round would be more appropriate. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching xx

''move everything away from the walk Me in my tiny British end of terrace house with rooms that are 9ft long and 10 ft wide: 😭😭😭😭

Please consider doing a video on how to pick white wall colors :)

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea thank you for sharing

@lorip5677

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh Thank you for considering. I’m trying to create a modern scheme to include decor and furniture with neutral colors (white, black grays and abstract artwork). Trying to find a white or maybe an off-white that casts a very warm gray like a snowbound color. It’s so tricky. :)

Focal point...lol. Most of us don't have the money nor the space for a focal point. The focal focal point in my bedroom is the window and drapery. Same for living room. Great ideas for Grande homes. I can only dream. I wish you'd come to my house and show me how to do it If only I could afford you.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Donna you are too kind!! If you were in Los Angeles I would. 😍

@Donna-vh5ym

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh // no...long way from LA....in the Texas Hill Country, so if your ever out this way...please let me know. I think you'd love it here, and If love you here...💙💜💙💜💙.

My decor is very busy, my walls are packed with art work but I tried to have my surfaces clean. I know I have a lot of stuff, I am a fashion designer and love to make things out of nothing, I am getting better on not making everything a project, I do get complements of my decor by strangers, like my cable guy or alarm person.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

I love artwork. I am sure your home is just beautiful 😘

@otreborfashionscene5986

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh Thank you so much for your reply. I am flatter, I hope you and your love ones have a safe and healthy Christmas

Great tips! I didn't know the one about creating a focal point for each room. I also do not like when a house has no sense of harmony. I think there's a way to create a home with visual interest in each room, but I think it should still have a flow.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful!

I dont know what is more attractive, her work or her...

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Ryan Grant thank you Ryan. You are the cutest 🥰

@RGrant2504

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh oh god don't get my hopes up like that

Most of your points cover large appartments and bunglows . How do you take a furniture away from wall when space is an issue? The same goes for Rugs too.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

I will make another segment on small spaces. Please stay tuned.

Great program. And You are extremely stunning in that amazing leather skirt.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!

When you say eye level, is that the center of the piece or top?

@joycekao3590

3 жыл бұрын

Center

What about a gallery wall? Is that an exception to eye level?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

That is a very good question. In that case what you want to do is spread them so that the middle of the gallery is at eye level, and then you can go as high and as low as you like.

@midlifemom5829

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh , thank you!

Hi Nina! Don’t know how to hide the cable wires of the tv!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

There are several ways. One is to poke a hole behind the wall and run it behind the drywall. Another would be to get a slim cable cover Hope that helps.

@liferangbirangi4259

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh Thanks dear ! Great tips!❤️

I made 100% of these mistakes. Idk what to do about the livingroom TV above the fire place. I have a long room and can't imagine it to the side

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Natalia, I hope you found the video helpful! I understand your dilemma. Sometimes our only wall happens to be above the fireplace which makes it very difficult. Play around with the idea of moving the television and changing up the furniture placement. You will be surprised with what you come up with. Thank you for watching ❤️

@jsimp4050

3 жыл бұрын

Your tv is fine above the fireplace. I have issues with my living room layout as well. People can say it’s tacky etc. But most people do not live in “show” homes. We are living in our homes. That being said, if I ever decide to sell my home and stage it, I would take the tv down and not have one there at all. But for day to day living, if u can’t move it, don’t. ☺️

Wow, you are fierce.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

What are we supposed to do if literally the only place to hang a tv is above the fireplace? Sometimes there isn't an option!

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

In that case you can buy a swivel arm that allows you to tilt the tv downwards. Hopefully that will help ♥️

@thetroothhurtz

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh Will do thanks Nina!

Liked this as soon as I heard VEGAN LEATHER. ❤️🌱❤️🌱❤️🌱❤️

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Yay. Thank you for watching.

Please clarify tv height because 65 inches is not eye level but you said place it eye level when seated which wouldn't be 65

Wait...when she said paint your walls last...did anyone else LIKE the color of the room along with the furniture it showed along with it??. I did.!!!

Yes, one of my pet peeves is hanging pictures too high! I also don’t know why people paint their ceiling white with colored walls. The ceiling should be a lighter color of the walls. I’ve even seen professional designers make that mistake.

@jimifiedler7667

3 жыл бұрын

I agree about hanging pictures too high. However, when you have low ceilings and little natural light, white ceilings reflect the light, making the room brighter. Also, as a do it yourself kind of girl, I would not want to repaint ceilings.

I am breaking the tv over the fireplace rule. My living room has too many issues. One wall is the fireplace with windows on either side, to the left is open to dining room, so no wall, to the right is a huge sliding door and the only other wall is across from the fireplace. If I put the tv there instead of the sofa, u would have to put seating to the sides and turn your head to watch tv. Therefore, it’s staying over the fireplace! And yes, it’s way to high. Oh well. 😁

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

I totally get it and we certainly can’t love walls lol. There are tv brackets that can pivot out and downward if that helps. Thank you for watching 😍

🎉

Can you please consider doing a video on coffee table styling and how to pick accent pieces that tie in the space?

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

That is such a good idea. I love coffee table styling definitely will do that soon ❤️

But Tina , we see that big designers like Studio McGee always hang it above fireplace ! Yes, I think the same like you , it’s gonna be high 🙃

I was not aware that each room should have 3 light source

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful

I despise my fireplace above the fireplace , however in my living room it’s the only place ! What do you do when you ask your 6 ft 6in kid to hang your art pieces for you ? Patch the holes and repaint , it’s funny now but not then . I guess what I’m saying is... yes interior design is important however these pet peeves are not life altering !

Please give tips to hide cords. I have cords everywhere. Thank you for your content. Love it.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

There are many simple cord cover sleeves you can buy that will help you hide cords. I will link one on my Amazon page ❤️

What is going on with editing. Sound editing began crazy. However, this is not the only KZread channel that has issues. Sound and fil editing don’t jive. WTH. Get your $$$ back. This is not exceptab

Thank you so much for making so informative video,please don't making such videos nina.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

top mistake: not coordinated design & selection of pieces/colors, etc

Im conflicted with the advices in this video. Nina clearly tries to project a image of class, elegance, and taste, something very relative but I acknowledge is a matter of trends, which in most cases here are for wealthy households, not for the average Joe and Jane family. And wealthy families do not watch YT videos, they simply go and hire people like Nina. The result is a content that looks pretentious and is rendered useless in many aspects. Yes I agree the TV should not only be away from fireplace but also not in a living room.

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your perspective and understand where you’re coming from. I must disagree that advice given on this channel is not specifically for those living in large homes with an endless budget. I often mix high-end with low end items and hanging art for example at eye level on any wall irrespective of its zip code is good advice. Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment.

What’s beautiful about a picture of crumped paper? You have good taste generally but your art work tends to be aweful

@NinaTakesh

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry you don’t love the art. Art is in fact very subjective. Thank you for watching

@stinaljungstrom8691

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh I really like the art! 😊 Great video. I did not know about those white colours. I thought if the room was dark you should warm it with a warmer white because then the room is often placed in a direction so the light is already a bit cold in temerature. Anyway... test paint is always a good idea. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

@AbiNomac

3 жыл бұрын

@@NinaTakesh - yes it is subjective but it’s clear you aren’t picking it for it’s appeal rather to match furniture. So it’s not really about the art is it. Nice blouse btw.

@willettes7301

3 жыл бұрын

@abe wow did you get up on the wrong side of the bed. We get it you know like her art work.

@willettes7301

3 жыл бұрын

You reply is awful!