Oh my gosh the kitten and dog playing ❤️❤️❤️

Please adopt the kitten, she looks so happy in your home and with your dog 😭💗

Im so glad i’m not the only one who watches interior decor content and thinks like… its so beautiful but how do they pull off cozy movie nights or tv marathons sprawled out with friends or s/o’s 😭😭

7:45 LOL!! I love this impromptu entertainment in the background!

Linguistic note: there are at least 3 sounds that can be used for the T sound in curtain. They're all equally correct so don't worry about it. It's less common to emphasize the T with an aspirated sound, which is the one that feels weird and exaggerated to you. Typically we only get that strong T (with a little puff of air) before a stressed syllable. The more common sound is softer, like the T sound in butter. The T can also more rarely be "dropped" and replaced with a glottal stop, which is like the in-between sound in "uh-oh." These are all just cool regional variations.

i love that you talk about regrets instead of just glossing over things you don’t like-it really helps me out when considering these things myself!

I’ve made a lot of mistakes with rugs, too. Mainly buying cheap rugs. They never hold up and I get tired of them quickly. The best rug I’ve ever had is a wool blend, solid color rug. I also bought a vintage runner for my entry way and I absolutely love it. I’ve also made the mistake of buying furniture that is very comfortable for myself and my husband and kids but too low and soft for older family members. My parents and my in laws would visit but they would not have a place to sit that was comfortable for them. They need something a little firm that is not too low to the ground. I know it’s my house but I want my guests to be comfortable, too. I’ve bought the wrong curtains so many times! I’ve been replacing all of my curtains with off white pleated curtains. I buy them a little long, and hem them to the perfect length myself. It’s made a huge difference to hang them high and wide. It looks so much more sophisticated. Picking the wrong paint color is by far my biggest regret. The main rooms in my home all want to be different colors than what they are now!

love that while you're discussing your uncomfortable couch, your pets are having the best time ever on it.

Good morning 😊. Been there done that unfortunately its the way we learn. In my almost 45 years, I learned we just go in circles buying the dame things over and over again 😂.

have a book collection tour next ^^

Omg I love the cat and doggy playing together ❤️ 😍

One thing I've loved doing with potted plants is thrifting baskets and plopping the pots & their water dishes inside the basket. It's been a great way to have cohesive plants in one place, and the added texture is nice too. Most thrift stores are overrun with baskets and sell them for $2-5 each. Then I can use a cheap pot and recycled water tray inside.

This is very validating! I buy stuff on offer up or Facebook marketplace place and it’s always a 50/50 shot that that piece of furniture will look right in my space. I’m sure I drive my husband nuts, but I’m constantly moving furniture around and changing things out. But it has led me to pieces of furniture I now love. Thanks for making me feel less crazy! Happy Birthday!

I have to say, I love the wisdom you have in regards to decor at such a young age and your demeanor is amazing. The things you've already discovered takes a lifetime for some. In fact, as much as I love walking into a home decorated for comfort, peace, and tranquility, I wasn't quite sure how to accomplish it until I reached my thirties lol. Oh, and your fur babies are adorable. You've gained a new subscriber. 😉 You're on a wonderful road. Keep absorbing!

I actually made my own coffee table from a piece that was left at an apartment I moved into. It had those trendy metal legs on it. I feel like someone had made it in shop class, and I have it new life with sanding it down, staining it, lastly lacquer. I have it new life and I’m very proud of my coffee table ^-^

the way i SQUEALED the moment i saw your living room, i’m truly OBSESSED

0:06 immediately died of cuteness overload

this is random, but I'd love to see a video about your fashion/style/wardrobe. You always look so put together ^^

Chris catching strays for that sponsor spot 🥵😅😅 jkjk love you guys happy pride 🌈 EDIT: Happy Birthday too!!

Your voice is so smoothing I can watch it over and over again every time.

You’re not saying curtains wrong, you’re just saying it with a different accent to the people who are commenting 😂 people can be so picky about language, but language is mostly just about communicating, so if you understand the person you probably don’t need to ‘correct’ them 😉

Enjoy your special day, Benji. Although we are the ones who receive the gift of your relaxing, informative, and creative content,

5 to 6 years ago, when I used to watch conan grays videos, he used to look a lot like you and used to wear these types of clothes and sit in front of the cam facing us. He was much more childish back then thought. I don't listen to his new music anymore as his genre has changed but this vid reminded me of that time. Also i love your pets and love how they get along so well.

You guys make a beautiful couple. Your house, your pets, your voice, the deck car the plants name it, you guys you guys are the best. Happy birthday !

In Australia we mostly say "cur-tains" with the "t" but not strong "r". But some more "Occa" accents will say "keu-ns". Thanks for the video reveal! Though, I do like glass table-tops and shelves for small spaces to add more "space". They can reflect nice greenery from outside as well. IKEA has great microfibre dusters and cloths that keep them clean very quickly with just a wipe-over (unless people have little kids in the house!).

Same with the couch. I’ve always enjoyed lounging at friends’ sectional couches but never had one myself. Finally got one and worth every penny for all the naps I’ve taken on it.

I definitely don’t pronounce the T in curtains. It’s like if you’re from Toronto you don’t say ToronTo, you say “Turrono”.

(No shade, at all - but, for young "kids", looks as if you guys have a little money!!! You have a lot of nice plants, books, decor, etc. - I'm glad you do! ❤ ) Your house looks great!! It looks as if you don't have as many plants as you used to: You may have seemed to "curate" your plants? Looks beautiful! ❤

OMG! The pets playing in the background was so adorable! 😍

Happy Birthday Benji! Loved the doggy and cat playing together! Nice birthday shirt! And I agree about the carpets! The thin ones that move around are really annoying! 🫠

okay, any person complaining about how words are pronounced need to stop. Language is ever evolving and there's no correct way of saying something so long as its intent is communicated and understood.

Happy Birthday! You are so well accomplished for 25! Your parents must be super proud of you. ❤

Happy Birthday Benji! Nice present Chris. Our taste certainly changes throughout our lives based on our budget, exposure, and experiences...so fun to see you and Chris evolve in this way 🩵

Haaaa - I know, right? Your animal companions are having so much fun! ❤❤❤

I remember commenting on your video a long while back where I recommended grouping things for decor, and it's amazing how far you've come! Your space looks so refined and lovely!

Happy birthday benji, I love the shirt too! The colors are so incredible. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, i live in my first house and just built my boys their first bed outside mine and have redone the space numerous times in a week so you always make me feel less coocoo for needing to get it just right. Lots of love ❤

Agreed with everything in this video!! Not me eyeing my scratched up glass coffee table throughout the video 🫣🥸

Pleated curtains provide some soundproofing too. The heavier theater type curtains use the folds in the material to absorb sound. I live in an apartment with typical vertical blinds. I added pleated floor to ceiling curtains to help soundproof noise and also lower my energy bill.

Happy Birthday Benji. I hope this year is the best yet ! Keep up the good work! 😁😁

Agree 100% with all recommendations. I love my big Pottery Barn white skip-covered sofa. I bought it on FB Marketplace. Two slipcovers (one custom made). Super comfy foam/down cushions. Perfect for my 6’2” husband’s long legs and I add lumbar pillows for me.

matching shirts with josh o connor; chris and benji, your tastes are immaculate

Very helpful video, Cute dog and cat playing together so lovely!

happy birthday Benji!! thank you for sharing these really useful tips - i’ll definitely keep in mind when building my home space ^-^

Hey Benji, Happy Birthday to you dear! Thanks for sharing this video, and happy growing and decorating.

currently hand sanding a dresser to restain for my apartment and getting sooooo excited to decorate once it’s done listening to this video :) such calming vibes every time i watch ur videos

your home is such a gem. I love the calm, cozy and inspiring vibe it radiates.

Happy Birthday, Benji !!!🎂🎉🎊

Happy birthday Benji!! 🎉 Have a great day!!!

Happy birthday Benji enjoy your day. Love your content

Happy Birthday - I noticed the great shirt immediately! Thanks Benji ;)

I have a vintage wool rug from the 90's that my husband and I got for free from his Dad. I love the pattern on it. It's very traditional and ornate, but it has medium sized tassels on both of the short sides of the rug. I decided to put it in the bedroom under our bed and it was the best choice. I can still enjoy the look, but since the bedroom is low traffic, the tassels stay relatively in place.

Happy birthday Benji!!!

Happy,Happy Birthday 🎉Wish that you have many,many more years to come.

aaa happy bday benji! I love the side stories on ur shirt and new plants you'e into >< also the pleated curtains sound rlly cool I never thought of that to elevate a space

Happy Birthday! I found this post very helpful. Thank you.

Love the video and happy birthday!! I've definitely been through scratchy, cute jute rugs

ahhh happy birthday! thank you sm for the video, your commentary on the rugs was so interesting

so agree with rugs! I tried about 6 before I ended up going with a jute one...I love it and it was so cheap. I find it fine to walk on but yes, it uncomfortable to kneel or do floor excercies on. And YES...the low back couch...most people actually use their couch for relaxing not just a piece of sculpture.

I’m dying with love for your new kitty!!! Ahhhh! So cute playing with your wee little doggie! ❤

Loved this Video! Happy Birthday 🎉Benji 🎉❤🤗🐾🌿

love this content sooo so much. I'd love to hear more of your opinions or ideas about home decor and design

Comfort in couches really depends on your lifestyle though. Some people I know don't even have a full-length couch, just smaller seating options or like a vintage chaise, and it works out great for them as it matches the way they live. They like being active most of the day, rarely lounge around, and prefer sitting to read or drink tea on their spare time rather than watch tv. For them, firm seating is actually more comfortable than a big, soft sofa. For me that wouldn't work though. My partner and I love cuddling with a movie or taking naps on the couch, so we chose a wide, deep, and soft one that we love. However, I notice our choice having downsides - it's not ideal for guests to sit upright for long periods. A deep seat means shorter people can't get lumbar support and put their feet on the ground simultaneously, and not everyone feels comfortable putting their feet up on another person's couch (even though I don't mind my guests' clean feet on mine). So your sofa choice should really depend on what you use your living room most for. If you mainly host people or don't lie down to relax - a beautiful, narrow, firm sofa might actually be better for you than the so-called "comfy" choice.

Very helpful vid! Instantly saved it to my 'moving out tips' playlist

Happy Birthday Benji! 🎉

I feel you on the glass coffee table. I have a patterned black glass dining table and omg, invariably will speckled with finger/hand prints, cat paw prints (I have 3 cats) and peppered w dust. No matter what kind of wipes/glass polish i use, it is always smudged with something. Never again.

Happy Birthday, Benji!!

Hapoy Birthday Benji!🎉🎉🎉

Happy belated birthday! What a handsome shirt on a handsome guy! Thank for sharing such beautiful content. All of the best ❤

You are so soft spoken, and with great advice

Me anmd my mom love watching ur videos!!! I have taken a lot inspo from ur home and plant pots to style my home :))

Very useful advice, can personally relate to almost all the points you made, ultra cute kitty, and last but not least, lovely voice and style of speech, very soothing and calming! 👍👏

I say curtain the same way. A lot of people where I am in VT say our 'T's like that with words like mountain, fountain, etc. I'm biased but I think it just sounds a lot softer and nicer

Happy belated birthday Benji 🎉!

I like a roll arm sofa , so much so , that my last 3 have been that type. So comfy and durable. I am rough on sofas,as that is always my go to spot when I'm home. I totally agree with you on glass table tops. They are really high maintenance. I've had both a coffee table and a dining table with glass tops , NEVER AGAIN! I ALWAYS buy terra cotta flower pots. They're great for flowers and plants, they can be used inside or outside , they are cheap at Lowe's, Home Depot and Walmart and they get a really appealing patina as they age and endure the elements. The one drawback is that they are a little heavy but you cant have everything. Off subject, I love the shirt!🙌

happy bday benji!!

Thanks! Great tips! Happy Birthday!

benji you are speaking my language about the rugs!!!! I have an old flat weave tasseled 😅 rug that moves around ALL THE TIME thank you for suggesting the felt!!!

Happy birthday 🎉 Benji ❤. Love ur vids and ur aesthetic. Ur vibe is so comforting as well as ur voice. And can we talk about the animals playing in the background 😢

Happy birthday!!! Love the shirt! 🎉

Your shirt looks so good omg 💖

Happy belated birthday 🥳 great tips! Thanks.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!, I couldn't focus on your content, Theo and the kitten were so distracting LOL😍

More videos of you talking us through home design ideas / thoughts! Love this type of video from you!

i love how you just quickly & randomly mentioned your shirt lol so cute 🥰

I just moved and have been referencing your house endlessly for my interior choices. I really appreciate this video! Can you do another one with your bookshelves please?

Happy Birthday to you💝💐🎂. I love your shirt. I cant wait for your next video ❤

I bought 2 down-filled sofas from Pottery Barn. Spent $6k. And I regret them! They are toooo soft. They are too low (older and disabled/pregnant guests have a hard time getting up). They are comfy to lounge in but you end up lying down (pretty comfy to sleep in) but HORRIBLE for sitting. Also the down has flattened (I have stuffed down pillows into a lot of the cushions). Because they were so expensive my husband thinks we need to keep them forever. Also I hate the rounded arms! Whyyy did I buy these? I believe they are the Turner sofas.

Omg thank you for calling out the aesthetic only seating 😂🙌🏼

Yesss! A corduroy couch!!! I also want the same 😊

It was great to share things you have learned along the way 😀 The dog and cat playing in the background was fun too 👍🇨🇦

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

Happy Belated Birthday! 🎂Have a wonderful year

Your place looks cozy. Reminds me my grandparents home! 😊

Happy Birthday! I agree with all of your points, especially the glass tables. They're a nightmare to clean and Im always afraid I'm going to trip and end up plunging head first through one (I"m clumsy)

Tbh, glass is so fragile and I feel like it's not friendly for pets and kids. I feel u. Btw, happy birthday Benji 🎂I'm enjoying my 25 and hopefully u will find a lot of happiness 😊

Happy Birthday Banji🎂🎂🥳🥳🌹

Hey Benji, i love your videos. Very entertaining and educational. And I great that you feature examples from other content creators. I would be even greater of you give the source for the awesome examples so that we find them as well. ❤

Happy birthday Benji 🎉😊

Happy birthday Benji ❤

Happy Birthday!!! Love you big tall plant!!! That what I wanted!