Who here thinks it would be so much fun to attend an estate sale with Garrett? Me, me, me!!!😁

Garrett, I can’t figure out why you don’t have a million subscribers yet. If the algorithm were fair, you would be there already, because YOU DESERVE IT! Best designer ever, and entertaining to boot!

Two of my great aunts are sisters and live together, and are retired. They go to estate sales, antique stores, and find marketplace stuff for me in their area and have found some amazing pieces. I am so blessed, because they have all the time in the world while I don’t. And best of all is that it’s fun for them.

I think this is One of the best presentations you have done.

Hi Garrett. I couldn't agree with you more concerning window treatments. The proper drapery is part of the show, not just something covering the window so people can't see in.

I'm building an almost 10-feet long TV bench by using two IKEA Besta TV bench frames (a 3 across and a 2 across), and using a 4x8 piece of 3/4-inchprefinished birch plywood to cover it in. The lumber yard did all the cuts to create two top pieces, two side pieces and five doors. I'musing birch edge banding to cover the plywood layers along the edges of each piece. I screwed top/sides onto to the IKEA benches from the inside. and will be drilling the appropriate holes to use the IKEA hinges. $145 for the Besta frame, $90 for the plywood, $30 for the cuts, $40 for the edge banding, and $20 for a concealed hinge kit (template for the holes, plus a specialized drill bit). Plus another $40 to get longer furniture feet - both because I want something longer than what IKEA offers, and also so that it doesn't look like IKEA. My main point is that you can use something like an IKEA piece of furniture or something from Craig's List as your base and then customize it to make it completely different and far more expensive.

​​I can't wait until I have the money for a one on one consultation. I am stuck designing my peacock room. I have the Victorian ballon chair, Victorian sofa, taxidermy peacock, grandfather clock and a collection of vintage Brazilian blue morpho butterfly trays though.

I use to love going to estate sales with my mother in Washington DC! She had an excellent eye for a good antique and I just loved to find a vintage piece at a great price. Wonderful memories! Excellent advice as always Garrett! 😊🥰❤️😍☺️🌴☀️🦩🥰❤️🥰❤️

I love that! I'm seeing Cornelius just little bits of Cornelius! And I love that for me! I hope he's doing good and you and your husband are too.

Anyone else getting Superman vibes from the iconic curl Garrett is sporting today? His talk today is a super one on budget opportunities for sure.

Vintage lamps are a great way to add character without busting the budget.

@Garrett LeChic, inspired by your closing comments, here's a brief recollection for you: When I was young & living in England during my junior year in college, I met a delightful woman of similar age, named Margaret W---, who was studying at the Courtold (spelling?) Art Institute. We became good friends & one evening at her flat, she & I were sharing various cheeses & biscuits, along with a bottle of extremely inexpensive red wine she'd selected. With a tipsy yet charming laugh, Margaret raised her glass in a toast, & said in her elegant English accent, "You know, the lovely thing about Spanish plonk is--the more you drink of it, the better it gets!" ☺️🥂🍾🥂😉

Hi Garrett - I can't believe you mentioned the Sam Vimes boots theory! Yes, I'm a diehard fan of Terry Pratchett. A few weeks ago my new-to-me dining chairs arrived from Chairish. They are so beautiful I started shaking as they were brought in. Tomorrow I'm off to an estate sale with my husband.

People should bear in mind that anything preowned with fabric/upholstery needs to be checked very carefully for bedbugs.

I just love how real you are. thank you so much for these videos. They are like going to class

Garrett, I love how you respond to all the comments. Also another great video!!!

I have two Ruggables. My dog has helped me prove they are washable and last and last. A great addition to any house with pets, children, clumsy friends, etc.

Garrett, thank you for yet another informative and entertaining video. I’ve gained so much knowledge on home decor since I’ve found you on KZfaq.Your straight forward style is honest and I love that for me!

LOVE this!!!!!! Garret; you are a design GENIUS!!!

A very good morning Garrett, Thank you for the very wonderful vlog. This is such a perfect episode for anyone who buys a house and then they have to think about the interiors and the cost associated with it, but if they watch this episode for sure they are sorted. I would like to convey that you are getting so wonderful with every episodes. Touchwood ♥️ I personally am not fond of slip covers especially if you don’t have a high ceiling but I totally understand the practicality of what you are saying. Yes one of the most expensive things that I have got done is window treatment by pulling in a designer specialised only in the drapes. It paid off very very well. Thanks to you for making me look the vintage way and yes I have collected vase and paintings and I have found a new love for vintage things and luckily I was able to educate my little family about it. The right exposure does matter. You are as usual gorgeous human and a wonderful interior designer and am so blessed to find you in this big world😍 Have a beautiful weekend and see you soon..xx

The last comment on abstract art made me smile 🥂

I can't describe why, but this was the most high-end feeling video I've enjoyed on this channel. Was it your sharing your own shopping experiences? The fact that the tips were real and not silly things you see on the internets like "have fresh flowers?" I don't know. But I felt like you are a designer I could work with.

We know what book you are talking about. Even if you can AfFORD it, don't bother. And, you are so right about crystal-"nobody wants it" but I always get compliments on mine. Especially about my Waterford King's Bowl. I found it at an estate sale about seven years ago as I was waiting in line to buy a $1 leather bound book.The bowl was sitting on top of a stack of pillows and sheets near the check out--$15. I got to the check out and they said "$8." Everything was half off that day. Took it to the car and went back in to buy more stuff!!! Last week, I taught my 7 y.o. nephew and 5 y.o. niece how to find a Waterford mark.

I have an ikea sofa in my cottage and it’s lasted for years! I wash the cover as needed and it is very sturdy!

Every time I watch your videos , I can’t help but grin. Your content is very informative and your sense of humour pairs it well 😊

Hello Le Chic family…. Enjoyed the video and the comments…..haven’t had a lot of time watching lately but when I do…. This family is my favorite ❤️…. Thanks for sharing 😊

@Garrett LeChic, thank you for your thoughtful & resourceful recommendations! As always, sending much appreciation to you! 🌿💐🌿😊💚😘🌿💐🌿

Your example on drapery, invaluable to me.

Hello 👋 I love decorating with highs and lows and I just discovered that there’s a legit IKEA store the Massive one here in PR not just the small showroom one I’ve been going too 🙄 great video, I just love your channel 😊

I'm a mom of 3, I welcome every tip you have for budget friendly that looks good and lasts! 🩷 Edit: 16:19 drink your home beautiful 😂

Love the book page art idea!

Estate sales are the way to go, especially on the last day - 50% off day! I have decorated much of my house with wonderful Midcentury items and Arts & Crafts antiques. Items at estate sales have been treasured and are usually in great condition.

I love your recommendation of using old books to source for artwork! You suggested that for me during my private consultation! I love that for me!🖤

I love plantation shutters in houses. How about you?

One of your best! The tip on framing artwork from used coffee table books -- genius!!!

Another really useful video, Garrett. Thank you so much!

Ruggable rugs! Great if you have pets!

You are speaking my language on the washing part of these first two items.

Garrett, coffee table books end up in flee markets and garage sales (husband just stated this)! Your sensible advice is welcome. I will be contacting you about design services soon even though mid century modern is not your thing - we are baby boomers and this is one design aesthetic we can agree on. I do appreciate your design aesthetic because (in my twenties) I loved Delft ( blue and white), crystal (Canadian = pinwheel), Monet (ala Impressionist = soft, dreamy office/studio art). I know that you will be fabulous and subsume your inclinations to help advise me.

Nice estate sales in Southern California are few and far between. I would love to incorporate those treasures to my transitional design style

I tuned in as soon as the notification popped out😂🎉🎉🎉

I love that I continue to learn from you.

Terrific tips! Especially framing pictures from a book.

One trick I used was getting inexpensive curtains ($25-30 per pair) and doubling them up, i.e. putting one pair on one side of the window and another pair on the other side. There's semi-sheer, so an individual curtain looks a bit thin, but doubling them makes them look far fuller. Because I rarely close them (they're wall decor, not window treatments) since I there with shear curtain on a double rod, I haven't bothered stitching them together. I was also picky about the fabric, and kept looking I found curtains with a poly-linen blend that look pretty close to more expensive linen curtains.

This video is really useful Garrett. Thank you

Can’t wait!

Are your drapes supposed to round the corner on the rod or better yet how far away from the window edge should your drape end.

I was just looking at my sofa cover going, "Hhhmmmm". Ha ha.

Great advice! ❤

I thought your IKEA design video reinforces the points you made here, almost anyone can have a beautiful space. It is more about thought and creativity and less about money

Great video! Love this for me❤️

As always, excellent video. Your ideas are innovative & useful. Thanks for another entertaining & instructive video 🌸

New-ish to your channel and first comment. Love your videos!

I'm so happy I found you!

Can you talk about non toxic sofas, furniture, etc

Garrett honey those framed pictures behind you ... I had almost the exact same in my room as a kid. You have absolutely superb taste... you should be a consultant for celebrities. I am not bragging okay I am friends with a celebrity who has a living room that could use a makeover but she is always touring and lives out of a suitcase.

Love the video and love your hair 👌🏻😻

Actually modern librarians ware the worst destroyers of books. My local library has been purged of John Updike and filled with Danielle Steel.

Your pieces are so lovely...

Thanks for doing this one!

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We were quoted 18k for Roman shades 😭 absolutely not. I will be checking out your Amazon store!!!

Hi Cornelius.

You should do a subscriber re design. ... Design ideas for rooms for your subs!