hey hello! In today's video, we're looking at where you can save money when you're decorating and also when it's a good idea to spend a bit more. i also include some general tips at the end to help you decide when it's a good idea to save versus when it's good to spend, so be sure to watch the whole vid!
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Don't skimp on the quality of your BED (mattress, bed frame). Invest in PILLOW COVERS instead of buying a zillion different throw pillows. You can quickly switch covers for a new look, mood, or season at a lower cost. Get quality TOOLS (on sale, if money's tight), especially if you're a DIYer. Say no to dollar store gadgets or any knockoffs.
Don’t skimp on rug size. I realize the 8x10 rugs are quite a bit more than the 5x8, but you’ll never regret spending the extra money. Just trust me on this one.
I look forward to your videos. You make designing a space a practical, fun and educational experience! Well done!
Alright, a new Posh video! Your hair is still suuuuuuuper cute!
I appreciate your sense of humor! I always smile when watching your videos. Well done.
Same here and so practical!! Great information!
Well for Art I prefer buying limited art to support local or upcoming artists. One or two a year is what I go for.
BEHR is a great paint. My Dad was an interior/ exterior painter for 25 years. He worked alone by word of mouth. He was always trying to keep things as affordable as possible for customers and he tried every paint on the market ( at that time) and he always recommended working with BEHR. I have done quite a bit of painting myself as I worked with him when I wanted money and then… adult life. It’s is IMPORTANT not to buy the cheapest contractor paint! It will cost less per gallon but you will have to do at least one more coat and chances are you will have to cut in multiple times. Get a good enough paint so that you will only have to cut in ONCE! Also on the topic of cutting in, my Dad started rolling first because he found ( and I will now agree from personal experience) that he could get his roller close to the wall and it resulted in less inches of cutting in. Sometimes going down a corner I can just run a brush up and down and it’s done. If I cut in first than I run my brush up and down and usually paint 3-5 inches on other side of my corner. Also, when you think you might have run out, sometimes you can squeeze juuuust enough out of your roller to touch up those few boo boos.
Yes Behr is a great mid range priced paint. Can be color matched to the most popular pricier paint colors.
i love BEHR too! :) use it all the time
There are many ways to dress a window on a budget. Drop cloth, shower curtains and many things can replace curtains/ drapes. Restores and thrift stores are good example of ways to save. Indoor shutters, sheets and tablecloths can be made into curtains. If you buy store bought and they fall short then you can add to them many ways- curtains a section at top or bottom add lace or fabric to make them longer
Love your videos. Love your delivery and humor and your knowledge. When I found you on KZhead I began watching. I have watched every one. I love jute rugs as well for their texture and what they bring to a space. However I never feel like I get an area very clean when using one. Dirt can sift through. I do use a rug pad. Just a personal opinion
I would like to hear your thoughts on wood(the IKEA one's) countertops. Especially around the sink. But I love the look so much... I was forgetting to say... I love your videos!💖💖
Hey it's the granville island opus store! Lovely place
I love when you do this series. Thanks. Always very interesting and I always learn something!
Hi, i like this kind of video in which you explain how to understand if something Is timeless and It worth to splurge on and the fact that It often depends on how we use it
I love museum artwork. I get my favorite pieces on canvas (GreatBigCanvas always has a good sale). I got a John Singer Sargent print, on canvas, about 20x30, for $108. I took it to Michael’s, which always has custom frames for 70% off, sometimes 80%. For under $200, I have a large, beautiful classic piece of art.
Nice to see you again!! Thanks for sharing those great ideas.
I absolutely LOVE my custom drapes. Beautiful fabric and beautifully made.
As always, an informative and fun video!
Loved the advice and really loved the pace of that advice! Thanks so much.
I love the Opus store on Granville Island. I have spent $$$$$ there 😂. I love your humour, it adds to your very informative Home Decor. ❤️🤗🇨🇦
Sound advice! Thank you!
all very practical information but then again who is actually practical when purchasing furnishings. Thanks for reminding me being practical in some circumstance is not a sacrifice. Love your vlogs.
Agreed, Viv! When your cat vomits on your rug, your partner spills some coffee, and your kid runs in with their muddy shoes, you will be so glad you got the cheap one. Basic jute has been fantastic for me.
The cat almost always ends up vomiting on my rug! It’s like they know. 😊
Another great video!!
I watch your video on TV and then come back and watch again on my phone to give you a double view. I adore your channel... plus Nick's. The two best. Thank you for providing us with great content!
you are a good follower :)
Ive been in residential remodeling for 5 years. Home Depot or Lowes paint will require additional coats, especially if you're going from dark to light. but even just changing lighter colors - the money saved on cheaper paint is very quickly lost in installation cost. Since labor costs are usually more expensive than the paint itself - I always recommend a higher quality paint for remodel projects. I have found Benjamin Moore "Regal Select" to be the best product that delivers the highest value. I recommend this product for ALL remodeling wall paint projects. You WILL save time if doing it yourself, or money if hiring out labor. Same goes for ceiling paint. Benjamin Moore is my go to, as opposed to cheaper Home Depot paint products. Same goes for cabinet or trim paints. Benjamin Moore "Advanced" formula is an excellent product. Your Home Depot brand paint products will not work well for remodeling projects. New construction is different. these HD products may be acceptable for new construction - but I highly recommend Benjamin Moore Regal Select for any and all remodeling! of course... this is just my opinion. hope this helps :)
I left a comment about BEHR paint, but o have to mention the most beautiful paint and nicest I’ve ever used, it’s called Manor Hall and it has a finish like velvet and the richness changes during the day with the light. It’s stunning. With the money!!!!!!
Flooring was our big thing in our new home. Good quality carpet (in the UK), is a game changer :) Also, nice laminate that is resistant to "life" is a must!
Solid advice. Thx.
As a painter. Buy small pots of paint for samples if you're not sure about the colour. Also in my country, I've never heard of a designer paint. We have like brand paint and cheap paint
BEHR - 3 or 4 coats. Regal Select - 1 or 2 coats. depends on what resources you have. more time or more money? I would always recommend Regal Select. you'll save lots of time for a little extra money.
Re: draperies. I'm so glad I can sew. This is especially true since I live in an old cottage way up in the north woods. Did I mention I'm flat broke? The draperies I made are of suede fabric with an insulated lining. They keep me from freezing during our long, cold winters. But you really do need to get them wide enough to look good. An absolute minimum for heavy fabric is twice the width of your window. If you choose ultra sheers they may look best with four times the width of your windows. Don't skimp! Nothing makes your room look cheap faster than cheap draperies.
Thank you for another concise informative video. We have had a house built and will be moving in soon - I have decision burnout and now I need to buy furniture, on a budget, to go with a contemporary style home. Please recommend dining and living room furniture and may need a bed for guest bedroom. Greetings from the Okanagan!
Please make a video on decorating and upgrading fireplaces 😍😍😍
The tips were spot on about the paint. Also your last slide had a nice Lighting fixture( round bubble type) where is that from?
Complimenti for your videos. My daughter bought Ikea curtains, which are perfect from floor to ceiling for her house; 3mt height. Thank you for the info
I LOVE watching your videos. You make designing fun and affordable on a budget. I love Studio McGee, but I don’t have the $$$$$$. 🙌
For paint, you can often wait for a sale and buy brand name paint 40-60% off, or if someone you know is a painter or contractors they can get 50% off all the time for you maybe
I think I snorted out loud with “piVOT” Friends reference! I agree with all of your comments! 😂😂😊❤😊
That scene still makes me laugh and I’ve seen it more than I care to admit!
I'll be moving into a newly built apartment soon but the kitchen was already chosen for me. And yeah you guessed it, it has this awful laminate countertop 😕 I really want granite countertop, but I'm not gonna have the budget for that for another few years 🤷🏼♀️
Did you work at at framing store or at a Frame Store? 🤣🤣 I am so funny! 😂 Great video! I couldn''t agree more on flooring (and anything that you can't asily remove like tiles). It makes such a big difference and it's not easy to change if it gets damaged or start to wear too fast! Great video 💕
Granville Island. I used to go to ECAID across the street!
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I actually did splurge on 2 throw pillows 😂 but I could Not find these exact pattern, fabric and even texture anywhere and we don't have but 4 total pillows so we're more than happy with that decision. ❤ I see them daily and😊glad I spent$100/ each.
I've done this too! Sometimes cam be worth it
I’ve spent more than that per pillow! The right throw pillow can really make a huge difference (when looking for something very specific).
Granite at Lowe’s is a reasonable price, and includes installation in the price.
Really great tips on where to spend and where to splurge. The one item I do not agree with is paint. Paint quality does matter. It doesn't mean you need to go for the rolls royce model but hardware store paint is crap. I used to work in a paint store, I know the quality and differences and I decided I didn't want to spend $90 a gallon on repainting my rental apartment. BIG MISTAKE. All the walls had to be skim-coated due to tenant damage so had all been newly primed (white). I was painting white paint over a white primer in a hardware store grade of paint and it took 3-4 coats to achieve a consistent look without streaking and flashing. I ended up spending more $$ on extra gallons of paint, than if I had just bought the good stuff. Lesson learned the hard way.
Totally agree
I just had my apartment painted. I’ve always used Benjamin Moore paints. But this time, I used “ben”, their lowest cost paint ($45/gal), as I’m not going to be living here in ten years, so splurging on their $65/gal paint wasn’t worth it for me. Also, it’s just me. No kids or pets, no wild parties.
Thank you for using the word “spending” or “splurging” and NOT “investing”. There seems to be a thing in interior and fashion to call every expensive purchase an “investment” even when you know it will lose value the moment you buy it.
I definitely see your point! I guess they mean investment in the sense of it "serving you" for a long time and not feeling like a mistake? So a different definition of value And like you said, not every expensive purchase is worth it!
Should I splurge on the tupac print though? And also giggling to myself about the distressed woman who hates her countertops :) My big regret is purchasing good west elm linen curtains but not getting enough panels/width so now it just sits here staring at me like some wrinkly toilet paper :/ -Amanda / Rollins Residence
I would actually suggest splurging for rugs…things that you use the most often/touch the most you tend to want to last longer-and for pet owners/parents its just being practical. Besides Ruggable rugs, natural materials are the easiest to clean and won’t matt up or irreversibly stain.
totally right
Are there any super affordable interior designers/architects that can assist with my new home to get it functional and feeling like a home in Australia brisbane area? Thanks
Would having skinnier drapes look bad on a window? I have linen-like cream curtains and beige-green blackout drapes that are about 1.5 times the width of the wall, but the room is a bit awkwardly shaped and on one side of the wall the window is very close to the wall, with plenty of wall on the other side of the window, and I feel like the drapes on the left side, even when gathered, take out too much of the window and block out too much light. I've been considering trimming them to be skinnier or removing the drapes altogether and leaving just the sheer cream curtains, even if they cost me a lot of money since they were custom-made. Would that be a design crime? :))
I recommend you watch her videos about curtains
A way to get beautifully framed art for less go to your local art auction!
The hair color
Wow, crazy how that gorgeous painting only cost 5 bucks 😮
Our curtains are correct in size and we have plenty. But. My husband absolutely refused to place them correctly so they’re awkwardly hung right over the top of the window and some of them drag onto the floor. It’s a Victorian house and he wanted to use the holes already in the frame from whoever placed whatever before us and said the wall above isn’t strong enough to place anything on. But hey. I didn’t want this house and it was a horrible home buying experience. 12 years later and I still resent every penny it into a home I hate. Gorgeous house though…
aw I am sorry! 💗
Why can't I get your links to rug?
I’ve found lots of original paintings by local artists for practically nothing!
Bad idea to get a crappy sofa
Does she look different from previous videos?
The magic of hair dye
Lol love your stuff, but hugely disagree on one. The designer paint. It's not about the label, it's about the durability. We run a wood refinishing business, and we can and will only buy BM paint. It's piece of mind, just like the counters.
Well said
New tip for art: you can create your own art using an AI tool like DALL-E or Midjourney and then print/frame that. This lets you do custom things like create a Renaissance style portrait that features you and your dog, for example, or an impressionistic rendition of the park down the street.
Agree with everything except the paint. I’ve had Farrow & Ball on my walls for over 10 years & not a scratch. Cheap paints are watery & take 5 times as long to apply. They can never be mixed to look the same as designer paints. Cheap paint is a waste of time & money in my experience.
This is true
Bad idea, do not skimp on paint!!
Right? How much are you really going to save anyway
Behr is not a cheap paint and works great for a mid range. I had used it for decades with no issues whatsoever.
@@jeffbiddle1956 More than 25 to 30 dollars or more on some, so yeah. Any savings add up.
Excellent video…except one thing: Curtains. If you know the correct height to hang them and the correct length, they should be then you can find good looking curtains from retail stores. True you won’t get the more formal headers, but can get away with rod pockets, grommets, etc.