11 Living Room Design Mistakes You NEED to STOP Making! Interior Design Mistakes & How to Fix Them!

Рет қаралды 73,722

Күн бұрын

Does your living room look "off" but you have no idea how to fix it?! You're probably making these small living room design mistakes without even realizing it. I'm going to teach you how to stop making these living room design mistakes and how to fix them!
Struggling to design your home and want it designed expertly, affordably, and quickly? Then you need to check out my new design course Design It in A Day! Learn more about it here: www.kivabrent.com/design-it-i....
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Rug Orientation
1:37 Rug Size
3:49 Art Height
5:14 Art Spacing
6:08 Art Nesting
7:06 Proportion Vs Scale
8:21 Color Scheme
9:38 Pillows
11:45 Televisions ( I made a typo, don't come for me!)
13:22 Coffee Table Size
14:08 Coffee Table Shape
__________________________________________________________
SHOP MY HOME & MY DESIGN FAVORITES:
Amazon Storefront: urlgeni.us/amzn/kivastorefront
STAY IN TOUCH:
Instagram: kiva.brent...
Pinterest: pin.it/3qxdYKO
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@diywithkb?lan...
🎵 Music is from Epidemic Sound
I am not currently accepting any Interior Design clients.
Interested in collaborating on KZfaq or Instagram? Please send business emails to diywithkb@select.co. No INTERIOR DESIGN INQUIRIES.
__________________________________________________________
The images used in today's video do NOT belong to me. They belong to the following creators: Rooms with Style, Houzz, Reddit, NW Rugs, Rugs USA, The Spruce, Martha Stewart, Wall Street Journal, Athena Calderone, Vaheed Teheri, Domino Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Houzz, creative juice, Burke Decor, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Decoist, Elle Decor, Homes and Gardens, DecorPad, Houzz, IKEA, Wayfair, House Digest, Reddit, Ebay, Decor Pad, Nancy Mitchell, Dabito, Posh Pennies, Medium, Home Stratosphere, My Domaine, Jessica Helgerson, ARHAUS, Crate and Barrel Canada, Dabito, Manolo for the Home, Joss and Main, and Home Depot.

Пікірлер: 239

@cecehopkins4663 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I couldn't figure out why my living room was off balance. I needed to move my rug in the opposite direction. Who knew?? Well, Kiva knows!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

I hope that helps!! Thanks for watching :)

@tammybrennan2040 9 ай бұрын

@@KivaBrent💞 your channel 💞🦋

@brendagregoryyuen4923 9 ай бұрын

Very, very helpful Kiva! Would love a bedroom version of this too, please. Thank you so much for helping us learn the ropes. :). take care.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

I can definitely do that!!

@franjones5312 9 ай бұрын

I love how practical Kiva's advice is. Nothing outlandish or unaffordable. Some suggestions don't cost anything at all, such as re-orienting rugs, and removing excess pillows. So simple! Would love to see a bedroom version.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!! I’m working on the bedroom now :)

@KB-hs7vh 9 ай бұрын

@@KivaBrentI’m looking forward to it! 😁

@shylo-jean 9 ай бұрын

Who needs Feng shui? When you have Kiva! Such small design fixes with large beautiful outcome !👏👏👏

@estrellabibic9291 9 ай бұрын

Hi , I would love a video on eclectic home interior do's and don'ts , not everyone can commit to a certain style and I think that's where eclectic interior comes in , some of us would like to have a home filled with stuff we love but need some help on how to make it all go together 🙏 love your videos , lot's of love ❣️

@mummyisis 9 ай бұрын

Please do a bedroom version! I'm struggling with my furniture and art work placement and would love some inspiration!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

I’m on it!!

@poojashah5958 9 ай бұрын

Glad I am not making any mistakes coz I have been following your design tips since two years 💕

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you're here!! 💕

@jenniferclyde8911 9 ай бұрын

The only problem with knowing these things is now you’ll see them everywhere 😂😂 especially the height of art 🙈 Would love to see a bedroom version, and also the color theory video, did I miss the link? I may have lol

@icalledthevoiditwent2voicemail 9 ай бұрын

I love how this channel has slowly but surely become your own. Also, your real humor is such a great feature.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!! That means so much :)

@KatieB33 9 ай бұрын

This is the best information I’ve ever received and now I can see exactly why some things look great in my home and others are just not quite right. It makes perfect sense when you know! Thank you. Yes a bedroom one please. I only found out recently why my bedside tables were never right, that it needs to be level with the top of your mattress or within a few centimetres. So I bought some off marketplace that are completely different to my bed frame but it looks great!

@joansmit5782 9 ай бұрын

Thank you…as an artist, this concept of eye-level is SO important! I once lost a commission because I recommended the client move another piece they had already hung…absolutely on the height opening and ON the side opening of the bathroom door…because the husband was taller than normal. WTH. Wasn’t sad to lose that one!

@PelvicHealthMatters-ee9vu 9 ай бұрын

This is awesome! Bedroom version, then kitchen version, then bathroom, please and thank you!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Wooo! I’m so excited to film all of these!

@bella61567 9 ай бұрын

Of course we want a bedroom version! ;)

@rbrame62 9 ай бұрын

Would love a bedroom version. Thanks Kiva ❤

@marymidwestill5697 6 ай бұрын

Kiva, your videos are so useful! Love your energy & your ability to present tons of info by moving right along, while also elaborating as you go, with examples, verbal & pictorial, to clarify the concepts you share with us. ("Aha, I get it!" I regularly exclaim to myself. What wonderfully approachable advice!!!)

@lisadawson2652 9 ай бұрын

Professor Kiva in action I’m loving it ❤

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Yay!! So happy to hear that

@girassoiseacucenas 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support useful video! Practical concern though: if art is at eye level, small kids can easily reach it, and do unspeakable things to it. Which is why we hang large paintings higher at home.

@dinalarocca5974 9 ай бұрын

BEDROOM VERSION - yes, please! Thank you for all the helpful tips 😊

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

On it!! Thanks for watching :)

@Designsyn7 9 ай бұрын

Perfect advice, sprinkled with humor and warmth!!!!!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!!

@lisadawson2652 9 ай бұрын

Team bedroom version 👌🏾

@rnvideo4332 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kiva! Your video helped me to finally understand the difference between scale and proportion! I had a designer look at my living room, and she said that the scale and proportion were off. I asked her to explain what she meant and how I could fix it, and she only wanted to sell me furniture :(.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Oh no! I’m so sorry that you had that experience.

@pollodinero 8 ай бұрын

Love Your Channel Great Work

@carolepeck3829 9 ай бұрын

As I watched your post I was pleased with what I have done correctly and what I might rethink.

@hareemixx 9 ай бұрын

i'm taking my sweet time designing my space since i'm learning so much from your videos. Thank you so much!

@hesherette 9 ай бұрын

love your videos Kiva! I am getting more serious about totally revamping my space + your tips help me so much as I'm picking out new furniture, artwork etc!

@shylo-jean 9 ай бұрын

Love the pillow decorating tips, such good sense! Gonna go shopping 🛍

@marilyn6905 9 ай бұрын

Had to mention....LOVE your GREEN LAMP!

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 9 ай бұрын

This specific content can really help you more knowledgeable and wise in decision making with regards to your home decors and styles. 🥰

@stellalouca4537 5 ай бұрын

One of the best ❤❤❤

@kaydixie5727 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you for posting!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful!!

@karenkeefe2160 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the information!❤

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Of course!!

@memphis2375 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!great ideas!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Kiki-py5nk 9 ай бұрын

Your channel always motivate me to clean and update my house! Easy to understand what to do! Thank you for your tips!!!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much for watching!! 💕

@chrisbrun6085 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you! I really like how you explain things: so to the point! And yes please make a video about guidelines for bedrooms, too!

@amymiller9339 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic tips, thank you so much Kiva!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Amy!! 💕

@pman2916 9 ай бұрын

As always, great tips Kiva🙏💙

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 💕💕💕

@Angela-pi6zc 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Of course!!

@NYouTubeFan4ever123 9 ай бұрын

Yes Kiva please do a Bedroom version of this video & Thank you for sharing!!

@wendywolfe398 9 ай бұрын

So helpful!,

@claremiller9979 9 ай бұрын

These videos are so helpful for planning, we're moving soon and I'm plotting out what I want our two living areas to look like 😁 I'll get it right the first time!

@annebaron322 9 ай бұрын

Wow that was awesome. Just built a new home all the formulas for calculating art work was super helpful. Definitely going to be referring back to this video.

@juicebox86 9 ай бұрын

Super practical. Thank you!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@Stellaperez658 9 ай бұрын

Great video! So helpful! One of your best videos! Thank you. Yes a bedroom version!!!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@gloriamarrow5500 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I truly enjoy all of your videos. I find that I learn so much from you.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!!

@stefanielimpo7087 9 ай бұрын

This is fabulous advise thank you KB!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! 💕

@loudiamont190 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Kiva for doing such a great job☀️Lots of love from France😘

@robynemme2458 9 ай бұрын

This was super helpful. Thank you!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So happy it was helpful!!

@angelapruisman536 9 ай бұрын

Easy, useful tips...thank you!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So happy you found these useful :)

@user-rq5jo5eq6z 9 ай бұрын

Full of very quality advice! Thank you

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@jackiebrown6577 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Very very helpful. 👍💗

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So happy it was helpful!!

@HR-re6mr 9 ай бұрын

Always super helpful!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! So happy to hear that :)

@janellimarie 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Learned so much from this vid! I’m making a lot of design mistakes. 😬

@MsBluebug 9 ай бұрын

This is so helpful; thank you!! I would love a bedroom version. Love your videos!!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💕

@carolannnoble3981 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative video which gives key direction/proportion for items. So very helpful!😊

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!! :)

@lauriealmaeena8713 9 ай бұрын

Good one Kiva ! Thank you and YES I would like to have a bedroom version of this .😊

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

You got it!!

@christinahand973 9 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 💕

@KrishanTrotman1 9 ай бұрын

Such an informative video. Need to watch it again!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much for watching!!

@marthatassi293 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the segment on pillows. I've been struggling and now I have a plan.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Yay! So glad that part was helpful :)

@susanfindell6154 9 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@HelloThere12341 8 ай бұрын

When my businesses become successful. I will build my dream home for myself and my daughter and fly you to my country to decorate the entire home 💗 love your content.

@traceygartrell3419 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Tracey!! 💕

@rachaelbruesch6306 9 ай бұрын

Yes Kiva, I definitely want you to do a fix your bedroom video! 😊

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Will do!!

@lindawhitaker5484 9 ай бұрын

Best instructive video I have ever seen!! Thank you!!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@badwolftally2367 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kiva! I was looking around my living room and after your video, I am fairly proud of myself.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

That’s amazing!! I’m sure it looks beautiful :)

@jlbnerdy 9 ай бұрын

Please share more wisdom like this! Our new couch is arriving in a few hours & I now know how to place it on the rug....very much appreciated! Also, have you done a video on where to get larger rugs for reasonable prices, online & also in store? Thanks!

@stefanhodges6068 9 ай бұрын

Kiva, thanks to you. I have avoided those common mistakes, because i've been following for years. Once I get it to where I'm comfortable, I will share my progress. You're a friend in my head

@jenniferjohansencastro8483 9 ай бұрын

I love your outfit! Thank you for all the amazing tips.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jennifer!! 💕💕

@suspage 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful tips! Yes, a bedroom version would be great. Thank you.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! The bedroom version is coming soon :)

@newluhu 9 ай бұрын

Hi, kiva, tatally agree !!! 👍🏼👏🏻

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Hi!!

@Angie-ci1lp 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting informative. You gave me a lot to think about.Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏🏽❤️

@KivaBrent 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 💕

@Caren-bo4uw 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Very interesting points. I have been struggling with getting a new coffee table. I have a better idea of what I should be looking for now!

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So happy it was helpful!! 💕

@IvySunKat773 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kiva. I was just saying that I want a new sofa. This helps a ton.❤❤❤

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Yay!! So happy it was helpful :)

@nancyfoster620 9 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s a lot of useful tips you packed into this video, thank you so much. I need colour advice so I’m going to go check out your colour wheel video. 🎨

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

So happy you found it helpful!! 💕

@TheXxjackchopxX 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for time stamping! My living room needs so much help

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

I’m sure it looks wonderful already!!

@TheXxjackchopxX 9 ай бұрын

@KivaBrent It's on its way I have just been intimidated about hanging up art so the walls are blank but these tips really helped a lot :)

@iamokay5676 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining the difference between proportions and scale! Now I can be smart around my husband who usually have no clue anyways...

@changeyourshoes123 9 ай бұрын

wow! this is comprehensive. i have a friend who is very decor challenged with no ‘eye,’ and God she could benefit from these rules!!!

@AlexHider 9 ай бұрын

A round coffee table is really the goat

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Yesss! 👏🏽👏🏽

@heaventhompkins460 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KivaBrent 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!! I appreciate your support 💕.

@skabettispaghetti5451 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@KivaBrent 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 💕

@emiliebova 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I think I will add some art over the tv. Too much blank wall above it!

@user-ry8up1gj6r 8 ай бұрын

Love the blouse

@clairevinet3557 9 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏🏼

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Of course!!

@patwilkinson2182 9 ай бұрын

Great tips

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@vintageRXcess 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic information. I look forward to the bedroom version. Full disclosure, the tv in the bedroom is the same size as the one in the living room 👀

@izishillboldon6036 9 ай бұрын

You are good. No, you are damn good. No again, you are damn great. No one more time, you are the best ever. I truly enjoyed watching this video and came to the conclusion that I don't know anything about decorating. I still searching for a house but will contact you as soon as I find the right one. I love your presentations.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much!! I hope you find your dream house soon :)

@SilverSeaOT7 9 ай бұрын

Yes, bedroom version would be great.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

On it!!

@RitaVernoy 9 ай бұрын

Yes to😊 the bedroom version.❤

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

On it!!

@Geronimo2Fly 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic advice! Thank you! When you do the bedroom version, please talk about the size of the bed. I'm having a new master bedroom built, and I'm not sure whether to get a queen, king or california king. I'm worried a king will feel too big, but then again a queen might feel too small. I assume the size might depend on what other furniture I put in the room? I need help! Thank you!

@Ad-Lo 9 ай бұрын

Woooo…. Please do a separate video on proportion and scale. Thank you.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

I can definitely do that!

@davidjones9146 9 ай бұрын

Dining room version of this please!!

@nicoleeversley9503 9 ай бұрын

Love this. Can we have bedroom tips

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Yes!! Coming soon!

@25mere 9 ай бұрын

Yes, please add a bedroom version.

@KivaBrent 9 ай бұрын

Will do!!

@JonathanCurtis 9 ай бұрын

I’ve finally gotten my home to a state that I love love love… and now we are moving in 9 days… hoping my living room will be a drag and drop!

@justdefacts 8 ай бұрын

I dislike the disruption to space that coffee tables create and never find them that functional either. I much prefer end tables or a narrow console behind a sofa.

@Lotna 7 ай бұрын

2:31 this interior is truly an eyesore

@apples_and_orchards3205 9 ай бұрын

Hey Kiva, Love your vids girl and Ty so much for always thinking of us ppl who have a very slim budget to put it kindly lol. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to get Arron Paul’s Idaho cabin Look for less that is if that’s even possible lol . But I’m sure if anyone can tell us how it would be you ! His cabin Is one of my all time favorite homes ❤ @DIY with KB Also there’s a home called “Wolf Creek lodge” that designer Anne Marie Barton helped with and it’s scrumptious! If I could have a dream home, it would be the mix of those two homes. I can’t even imagine both of these homes or just vacation homes for people. 😮

@paula9661 9 ай бұрын

I contemplated the idea of the coffe table. I want the space between my tv and couch for following yoga videos or dancing. I dont want to be having to move a table back and fort all the time. A table will be more in the way than helpful. So, I decided not to have any tables. I have a nice tray I put in the sofa for drinks and good as needed. I wonder if there any idea of how to make the space function while leaving that space open

@fignpachy 9 ай бұрын

Can we get info/links to the items shown? The frame shown on “frame size” is beautiful. Thanks for all the info. Love your videos

@mistydevillier2197 9 ай бұрын

First off, I love your channel ❤️. One question, we are building our forever home and the cathedral ceilings go from 17' to 23'. I'm putting a piece of art 8'×6' on the north wall. What would be a good height for my situation?