I subscribed by the way, because your channel is not only intelligently informative,but also because you get straight to the point !!! When I see many women starting to perform with long drawn out chatting( maybe they feel like actresses),I immediately get bored and switch to something else. So compliments to you dear lady,for immediately holding our attention. Ciao,from an Italian.
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
You actually made me laugh out loud just now... thank you, my dear lady!
@Lughnerson5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Get to the point, and . . . "Show, Don't Tell".
@keepers77685 жыл бұрын
Totally when you click on a DIY or specific topic and have to watch 3 minutes about what a “hot mess” they are or what they just ate..... bye bye
@tinav.87555 жыл бұрын
Amen to that ms Angela me too i immediately click it off...hehe!
@gelbsucht9475 жыл бұрын
I so totally agree. Can’t abide videos that actually start about 3mins in, after you‘ve had to listen to a bunch of boring twaddle about what they had for breakfast and how their day has been. Life‘s too short. This is informative, well-delivered and to the point.
@suman-by7gt5 жыл бұрын
Great, just loved it. Precise, to the point, very informative with visual examples , and NO DRAMA.
@suebowers60032 жыл бұрын
You are very talented. I love how you explain things with great pictures.
@Audrey-km9in Жыл бұрын
New to your channel & quickly subscribed. Although not usually a binge watcher, I have been, for four days, hauling you around the house, so to speak, as I purge no longer needed books & papers. I love your intelligent, warm, concise delivery - with a touch of humor in just the right places. I have learned a great deal & very much enjoyed your videos. I have the dreaded corner fireplace - truly, the bane of my existence. I hope you address this horror in an upcoming video. Thank you for a superior production!
@Designchickee Жыл бұрын
Audrey… you have seriously made my day. Thank you for your kind words. And I will add the horrors of a corner fireplace and how to fix it to my list of topics to cover! Stay tune! ;)
@Audrey-km9in Жыл бұрын
@@Designchickee ❤
@plumercrs13865 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed. Love your channel. I love the fact that you get right to the point without a lot of chatting. And the information you share is very helpful. Glad I found you.
@okashi105 жыл бұрын
I love how educational and straight to the point this video is. Great reference photos, too. Subscribed!
@vialuscious3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. I do have a dilemma that I would love to hear your take on. I have a large dining room, and there is a full bathroom opening into the dining room, which I find so uncomfortable for my guest to have to use during a meal, they never seem bothered but I hear so many home shows saying who wants a bathroom off the kitchen or dining room. I'm just happy to have a full bathroom on the main floor, regardless of where it is located. Due to the fact that my dining room is larger than my kitchen area, I am considering a remodel where I would make the dining room a great kitchen and making the kitchen a small cozy family room. You enter the house into a great room, but everyone gathers in the dining room. This would make the new kitchen area the center of the room and would allow guests to enjoy more of the house. The plumbing wouldn't have to be moved because it would just back to the plumbing wall. I wish to sell my home and I believe the awkward kitchen has been one of the main deterrents. I'd love to hear your feedback.
@amandanewman60953 жыл бұрын
Brilliant...exact and to the point....
@Donnaconrad12 жыл бұрын
I really love all of your advice. Very smart!
@Designchickee2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@veverlysumlin10705 жыл бұрын
Very informative I love how you get to the point I subscribed thanks for a great interesting video
@CB-oo9ht5 жыл бұрын
Very nice that this was actually informative. Thank you!
@janjhaze57285 жыл бұрын
You are refreshing and inspiring. I am so impressed by your ability to communicate your knowledge and creativity in design to those of us wanting to learn. Thank you for helping us to make our own spaces more artful and livable. Also know that when you give something of yourself - you receive much in return.
@terrylust4545 жыл бұрын
I just discovered you & you’re wonderful! Yes, thank you for getting right to the point!! I’d like to know what to do after spending $$$ on a designer who just flat out overdid my living room. My husband says we paid for it, now we live with it. I cringe every time I walk through the room.
@masako774 жыл бұрын
My focal point was the reflection in your glasses :)
@EricaNernie5 жыл бұрын
Good information, well-presented. No pfaffing about. Plus good examples. Well done!
@TheMfparker5 жыл бұрын
Liked the video for the reasons other reviewers gave in depth, you got to the point, clear, concise. I’m not sure if this is really a “how to” but rather a “where” focal points should be. Very thoroughly detailed how to determine where the focal points should be. The next videos, and there seem to be, based on your listeners requests, (1) how to make focal points on a budget, simple and more elaborate and (2) how to make focal points with an upper middle to high end budget, (and go with your design terms.). Fabulous videos. Now, my one suggestion, when you’re speaking, you are the focal point. You don’t want any distractions. Look at what you’re standing in front of. Don’t stand in the middle of a doorway. You’re cut in half. If you want to record inside, but have the outside feel, get in the middle of the doorway, so you’re centered. If not, find a nice plain wall with a good color or simple pattern. You’re an excellent speaker. Look at the entire picture. Many thanks from a new subscriber.
@akuaskorner4202 жыл бұрын
Thank you this us very helpful
@VintagebyMitzi4 жыл бұрын
Wow subscribing, love it!
@VintagebyMitzi4 жыл бұрын
OMG wow such logical and clear explanations thank you.
@ingridcoke13605 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing .
@waltholman4712 жыл бұрын
I really learned so much from this video! I will look for more of your videos in the future.
@Designchickee2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@lisa_and_christian5 жыл бұрын
Wow, you're really good! Thank you for the education! Can you do a video on galley kitchens and ways to make it interesting---without feeling cluttered?
@mariecarter5615 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video. Looking forward to many more videos
@rethinkreuserecycle5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Subscribed! You helped me decide on an important focal point issue I was stuck on!
@kathrynsmith9905 жыл бұрын
My soulful home
@PennysLifeStyleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for teaching.. That’s what I’m missing warmth.. New friend be bless!
@devanshgoenka99554 жыл бұрын
hi if you can make a video on, how to put a mirror for dressing purpose in a normal size room,it would really help me to design a new space i have bought. loved your ideas thankhyou
@TM15HAKRN2 жыл бұрын
Over v.soon Wantd you to go.on.. My close friend looks like you.. Vinformative..thx😆👏
@xuanwang50874 жыл бұрын
Hi Olga, loved this video, now I can spend some time designing the focal points in our tiny flat. We are in a rental, so like to keep alterations to the minimal. Our living room (about 20 sq meters) serves as dining, living, a study, and kid’s play area with a piano. My question is how do we design focal points so it doesn’t look messy. I feel like I have too much displayed atm.
@belindaazul80395 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed. I find this vid complete guide because u started with the door up to the bathroom... with bonus tip. One thing is that youre straight to the point and make every second interesting. Thanksss
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comments. :)
@sweetpotatopie4283 Жыл бұрын
I so WISH you could slow down the images of the photos.. They are incredibly beautiful and I would like to study and take mental notes how the rooms are designed. Thanks so much!
@Designchickee Жыл бұрын
You have full control! Just pause the video. :)
@menna-tullahibrahem226411 ай бұрын
This is really an interesting and very helpful video...thank you so much
@Designchickee11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@MistressQueenBee5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Very professionally presented, in a very everyday woman language. Thank you. Really, thank you. I am your newest subbie!
@rajsingh75994 жыл бұрын
nicey explaied
@marishlorica18785 жыл бұрын
New subscriber. I love your teaching in design watching from Hong Kong
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Wow... Thank you!
@shifan63925 жыл бұрын
Very informative thank you so much
@juliannamuyaba32922 жыл бұрын
I love this channel
@Designchickee2 жыл бұрын
Awww.... so nice of you to say. Thank you! :)
@bluecraneinterior30605 жыл бұрын
Informative as always
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks for watching!
@KimJimenez5 жыл бұрын
So practical. I love your channel!
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks!
@amandaperez13415 жыл бұрын
What would you do with a long narrow hallway? Btw, I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thanks! 🤗
@zeinabfarouk90063 жыл бұрын
A big woooooooow from egypt
@debrafranco88195 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insight and recommendations! Very helpful to me.
@firstbloodwarrior38682 жыл бұрын
Your voice is kinda perfect. Easy to listen...
@Designchickee2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@SparkieNeisti5 жыл бұрын
I remember someone once said to me that 'focal points' or 'feature walls' were dated. Which is total rubbish of course
@2007dune5 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for your videos. Can you shoot something that would help us design an open space and divide it into a couple of different rooms without having any walls? Like for example open kitchen with dining area and living room.
@rosehavenfarm29695 жыл бұрын
I have binge-watched your videos. Thank you for getting to the point! I don't have unlimited time to watch YT, so I thank you for a concise format. We are considering moving our kitchen from the back of the house to the front. Our 70's ranch is plain, poorly laid out, and uninspiring. (We purchased the land, the house came with it!) The current kitchen is a small, dark, walk-through galley style. The room we are considering is larger, brighter. The utilities in the basement are right below, so running them up to the new room will not be difficult. We would probably remove some walls, change windows, and even move the front door! My point is : thank you for talking about focal points. This helps me immensely in thinking about what-goes-where in the new spaces. New sub. Best wishes to you.
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@aquafina65445 жыл бұрын
My apartment has 3 flrs. But the 1st thing you see is stairs and the living room. There is no space you just kinda fall into the area. Its hard to make one focal point with this type of layout. If you come in from the back or kitchen the wall in front has to bee focal but my stove and ill placed cabinet and a doorway are there. I am painting my door this summer so i can spruce up my curb appeal. I guess what im asking is how or what can i do to break the space up a bit so that you dont just fall into the space? I was thinking of making a small faux foyer by hanging curtains from ceiling to floor wall to wall completely enclosing the living room. Like a faux wall. This way when you walk in you see the stairs and beautiful soft curtain wall. Idk.
@katebefore305 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info. How would this translate to an open plan space that contains kitchen/dining, living room, entryway & children’s play space, without looking too busy? Thanks!
@celesteinman563 жыл бұрын
Im blessed to have a wood stove. :*
@TheOmar13895 жыл бұрын
very informative tip .... thank you
@amberschen11243 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos! The question, my living and dining share a long wall. Should I create 1 focal point with a huge art in the middle or 2? behind my couch and on the long side of the dining table. Thank you!
@shifan63925 жыл бұрын
I found the channel I was searching for
@zahria4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful lesson. Thank you so much. Only it’s hard to apply in my tiny place. I have a tiny hallway that is filled placing a small commode. Open the door and you walk pas the table which can only be on the left and you look at the back window front which actually is the whole wall. You walk right into the balcony door. My hallway to the bedrooms consists of doors and is 1m wide and 2 long. The floor in my shower is 90cm x 1m11cm ( 3 feet?) with no space beside the sink. Also there are no little corners. Just straight . And for a American person it must be hard to imagine : ) But I will try to at least make a point at the spaces where I can place something. This helped so much.
@Designchickee4 жыл бұрын
Great... glad to hear it. Good luck!
@themidlanhousebuyercom4 жыл бұрын
Hi. I love your videos, and I was wondering if you have ever recorded anything talking about the distribution of a colour pallet throughout the house. Is it possible for instance, have greys, wood, black downstairs and have “classic blue” (colour of the year) in one of the bedrooms? Many tanks for the excellent content again. 🙂👍🏼
@aquafina65445 жыл бұрын
Hi. Im a new subbie. Can you give ideas for apartments and tiny budgets?
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
I'll add that to my list! Stay tuned and thank you for the suggestion!
@mrsmucha5 жыл бұрын
@@Designchickee Yes that would be great!
@Fatima-fq9gr5 жыл бұрын
aqua fina YES THAT'S SOMETHING I ALSO WANT TO SEE.
@LilMizzLae5 жыл бұрын
I subscribed SO fast 😂 GREAT content!!
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Wow... thank you!
@cathy54195 жыл бұрын
I really likethis. I agree with the other statements, too much personal info just doesn't do it for me. I also agree with the comment of liking to see information on smaller homes. I think the content of this video can definitely apply to smaller homes, but something specific for small spaces would be great. I have a question on the lines of a smaller home. Our entry is into the living room. The door is to the left of the long room and the furniture, because of window placement, is set to the left of the living space. Consequently, there is an open space to the right of the furniture and directly in front of the door. I have art work above the couch which is on that wall, but I don't know what to put in the space in front of the door which is to the right of the couch. I feel like whatever I put needs to flow with the entire wall and everything I try seems to confuse me. Currently I have a sofa type table with a mirror sitting on it. Unfortunately the mirror doesn't sit at the appropriate height to see yourself. I wondered if a tall floral option would be good fit. What do you think?
@mulliganstew72 Жыл бұрын
Can you hang the mirror higher?
@randy-U.I.O.G.D.5 жыл бұрын
I love this video. I have a question. Upon opening the main entrance door which is located on the right side of my VERY small home, you can see in order the living room, dining room, center staircase and the kitchen in an open space desing. In creating a focal point for each part, which side should i place them, opposite side of the door or same side of the door? THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE. 😁
@wjm67493 жыл бұрын
Hi, I noticed the beautiful dining room that you showed with the two large lamps. Could you let me know where I could purchase the table. At 3:34
@Snail_Nailz5 жыл бұрын
Whats your thought about focal points with large open living (entry, dining, living, and kitchen) all without walls to differentiate?
@angel190935 жыл бұрын
Excellent lessons! Do you have ideas for how to paint and decorate around a red brick fireplace? The red of the brick isn't so ugly that it needs tobe painted. I would like to see how to keep it.
@marthas81085 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have an long, open floorplan. Open kitchen, then dining, then the livingroom, then the sunroom with view. How many focal points should I have? One per "room?" I have trouble figuring this out, since every room is visible from every other. Anyone's tips are welcome - -thanks!
@veronica15425 жыл бұрын
I loved it! I do have a question, how I can do if I want to have a very nice light fixture, but also a fan, I’ve been looking for a nice fan with light, but not success 😞
@htownshanna5 жыл бұрын
Veronica Ruiz That’s been an issue for me as well. I would love a beautiful light fixture but I live in Texas and I need my fans especially in my bedroom!
@suebowers60032 жыл бұрын
Hi Olga, I have some dilemmas. My living room is about 14' high with the red brick fireplace all the way to the ceiling which is at the peak of the cathedral ceiling. 3 dark color beams, with 5" dark stain wood trim baseboard in dining and living areas. The living area (with fireplace) floor is Brazilian cherry which is next to yellow/brown/gray travertine tiled floor in the dining area. I can't make up my mind if I should change the baseboard white or not.
@victoriaring38465 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so informative. Thanks
@saidahaque78724 жыл бұрын
I like it.
@fancycat5 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you.
@janeann33314 жыл бұрын
What happens if you’ve got an open layout and so your entry, living, dining and kitchen all together?
@eunicemutoni9814 жыл бұрын
Hey, I like your videos cause they are very informative. So have a question; how can I decorate a double height living room while making it cozy and inviting?
@theacase8738 Жыл бұрын
Any suggestions for a small apartment that has an open kitchen to living room? Bedrooms and bathrooms flanking each side.
@dorinmazilu79965 жыл бұрын
HELLO, I love your design lessons videos I have a design dilemma with our living room Over 6 months, looking for ways to decorate, but nothing feel right. Probably the sofa is at fault, feels like it overloading the room, but is too late to change it, and I realy like it. So please let me know if this room can be saved with right decor. Thank you !
@victoriaring38465 жыл бұрын
New sub. Really enjoy your design ideas.
@katieharris4125 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@amelzaia51965 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the informations
@mariamuniz32965 жыл бұрын
Wish YOU were were local to me... I’d hire your talent in a second.
@ayobamiabdullaholuwaseun79425 жыл бұрын
Fantastic 👍👍👍
@andreawales19382 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful. At 6:56, however, you mispronounced "settee" as "set-AY" instead of pronouncing it as it is written -- "set-TEE." The closed captioning ("asset a") couldn't figure our what you were saying.
@claudiacables17645 жыл бұрын
Can you talk about how to decorate a joung professional’s first spartment?
@ViolinShy5 жыл бұрын
Question : how can you use cement and wood tastefully all over the house
@IfYouMeetAWolf5 жыл бұрын
I recommend checking out Scandinavian interior design and look at hygge decoration. We use light concrete and wood all the time :)
@janemadarang74535 жыл бұрын
Love this video...
@mohammedafsar54375 жыл бұрын
I like your vedio. They are very much informative and helpful. Kindly suggests , is it good ideas to put tiles on walls in dinning room and living room. looking forward to see vedio on my request.
@merrywalsh28095 жыл бұрын
Well done! Just subbed. 👏
@Designchickee5 жыл бұрын
Merry Walsh Thank you!!
@beautypablotamarini73154 жыл бұрын
Marbelous, magnificent.🎉🎊👏 You force me to think and accomodate and apply all of this in my home. This video is base, 90% of all what I need. I like you bcs you are continiously traing to reach emprovement in our homes and perspective in many ways. I'm that kind of person who day by day try to reach improvement, better home. But, with almost sll stuff I've already have. T H A N K Y O U YOU ARE REALLY THE BEST
@Designchickee4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you for the kind words. :)
@diannewilson40495 жыл бұрын
how do you add colour more modern elements in a shaker style interior white walls and pine natural with a warm glow quite open concept with some parts of house seperate like back sun room and study
@ranielcang28924 жыл бұрын
Hello. can I ask if it is ok to put 2 large wall art beside a mirror in a small living room? thank you
@angelaberni88735 жыл бұрын
Every room I walk into the first thing you see are large windows with square glass panes in wood.
@plbarber5 жыл бұрын
We have recently moved to a log home and I'm having trouble decorating the whole space I'd like to start with the entry way. I don't want to make the space too "cabiny" themed. The entry way is mostly drywall with large beams and beautiful staircase, the exposed beams are aged honey pine. There are two large wall areas with a dormer window above the front door. Any suggestions on paint colour? It is currently a very very bright yellow. Any suggestions on art work and decor?
@highlaner485 жыл бұрын
In our new condo, you walk through the kitchen to an open plan living room/dining room. The “u” shaped kitchen on the left has the cooktop at the head and the leg between the kitchen and dining room has a four seater counter height bar with the sink close to the end of the leg. The right side has a pantry wall with the oven closest to the front door. What do i do about a focal point? Please not the sink with dishes in it!
@deborahhenderson47294 жыл бұрын
Hi Im moving to Spain to live the villa has no entry hall the door opens in to the open plan dining room lounge kitchen where do i start. There is a fire place but its off set . There a breakfast bar dividing the kitchen
@iriemabayo59393 жыл бұрын
We just bought a house and our masterbath is not laid out nicely. When you open the door the first thing you see is the toilet bowl. What can i do to atleast draw away the attention of seeing the toilet right away?
@laurachima71854 жыл бұрын
We bought a Lakehouse that is completely empty. I have one room that is a “bedroom” but we are having a slider patio door to the deck in this room. It has a full bathroom and the laundry room is off this room too. I’d like to make it a den/game room ( play cards...) but need a bed or something guests could sleep on. Help! What kind of furniture would I put in this room?
@mikemai85684 жыл бұрын
Hi, My bathroom has countertop on left and toilet at the end along with window. My bathtub is on the right and storage. Would it be great if I rearrange my bathtub along the window?
@denisemarch44865 жыл бұрын
Hello I’m a new subscriber and I’ve been marathoning (is that a word?) your videos. Great information. I have a space that I desperately need help with. How can I get a picture over to you?
@sharfaakassiem5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! 💯💯
@amykrueger-smith54613 жыл бұрын
When u walk into my tiny (480 sq ft) house u see the line up of cupboards . not much I can do there. Then when u turn left to go into my space u see a wall of windows. Tall white velvet curtains with a beautiful view. To the left is a halfway with my TV n a console to the right is a wall with 2 club chairs n a gallery wall. Under the windows is a gray velvet couch. What do I make as a focal point? There is not a full wall around the TV n the opposite wall is one that u are sitting at facing away from (the club chairs) . so what d I I use a a focal point??? Im really confused
@maishaaddai10525 жыл бұрын
What do you if a the fireplace is bricked and stops short half the way of the entire wall?
@shalabhpandit83103 жыл бұрын
GOOD ...LIKED...Can you help me...I am moving to an apartment which I bought...when I enter my apartment...open its door which opens into the living room and bang straight at the end of living room is the kitchen...when I enter the door ...there is no wall in front...only kitchen is there...entrance door is at the extreme end of wall and after entrance the living cum dining space comprise of space in front and on right side...on left is wall only...I can also send photograph...how can I create any dynamic focal point here....can you help?...I am free India
@matc54able5 жыл бұрын
What can do with a front door leading directly to an open living room of around 15 sqm?
@pejisan3 жыл бұрын
My fireplace is not centered on the wall but it is the first thing you see walking into the living room.