STOP BUYING THESE FOR YOUR APARTMENT | DECORATING MISTAKES & WHAT TO GET INSTEAD

Nobody asked but in today's video we are talking about things you should stop buying for your apartment. Through conversations with some of you and my own personal experiences I've learned A LOT. As always these are just my opinions so take it with a grain of salt.

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[pxwjuvr]

New sub! I am clearly not the target audience here... mil vet, mechanic, engineering student... but I wanted advice on decorating after my ex left and this channel has been amazing for that. I still have a long way to go and lots to learn, but your videos have already improved the feel of my entire home. Thanks so much Arvin!

[maryandrews]

Arvin you are just so adorable I can’t fathom anyone even Miss Wootey Whoo saying anything negative to you. This Grandma enjoys your upbeat and fun personality. Thank you!!

[PNPN]

Can you teach us how to scale furniture according to the size of the room. I think this is where most people go wrong. Thanks.

[ericaquint]

I like places like IKEA and Target for specific items, but I’ve grown out of buying all of my household items from there. I love a good vintage Etsy or thrift store find

[SecondHandJan]

RH, crate and barrel, Pottery barn sometimes made poorly and cheaply. I've had items get ruined or break down after spending thousands. Have had some ikea pieces wear extremely well and look untouched after 10 years. Go figure. I think mixing cheap, low, high and middle end probably most practical thing to do. Buy wisely!

[Jess_Smith]

I think my pride and joy finding from marketplace was this dining set of a table and 4 chairs. I looked it up and the table alone retails for $1, 420 and each chair for $399 - I got everything for $20 and I still can’t believe it! It’s in PERFECT condition!

[ricardslodge]

I would be interested in seeing you style a space outside of your own personal style

[busybecky]

Your laugh absolutely kills me 😂🤣The best!

[thisuniquechica]

Arvin, it’s just you. IKEA is pretty well-organized. But your point is still VERY valid. We really shouldn’t design completely with ALL IKEA products.

[matshidisomaema]

Nobody asked but I just love you, you always know how to make people feel happy, love watching your chanel dear ❤️❤️

[littlelisaftw]

YES! My boyfriend tried to talk me out of the Harmony couch I had to have, tried to point me towards cheaper options. There is too much waste as is, why not buy the couch I want for a few years, not a few months.

[babsngabs]

Wow! The green of the vase and picture really brings out the beautiful mix of tones in your new side table. That burled wood piece was really a great buy. Great job!

[lindseykenemer]

My Craigslist find was a brand new pottery barn toscana 60” extending dining table. I saved 1k off sticker price! My husband and I rented a uhaul van and drove over an hour away to go pick that thing up! It was a 2020 miracle.

I agree with everything you said, we made the same mistakes. We moved across the country and bought all ikea and then slowly got rid of it all. Over the 6 years we’ve had 3 couches, 3 media consoles and 3 dining tables. It seems like you’re saving money in the beginning and we were but in the big picture it’s such a waste. Granted we started in a super small space so those things wouldn’t work in our current larger house so sometimes it hard to plan.

[sheilasoule]

Down with a migraine when I saw ARVIN OLANO posted a new video! Definitely cannot get enough Arvin!
More! more! more! Love your approach & personality!

[shelleyraposa]

The "earrings" on the green vase really grew on me during this video. It looks fabulous on the burl wood pedestal!

[kimsmith]

You are spot on here Arvin, it's mostly vintage for me, I like Granny furniture which is classic, , quality and often affordable. Thanks for sharing!!

[bearbeitertollhaus]

Best advice ever! Do it right the first time! I did that with my sofa and never regreded still enjoying it 6 years later!
❤️ Karoline

[ST-umdq]

Agreed, just moved into my first apartment and the sofa was something that I wasn’t willing to compromise on. Bought the perfect sofa at the pottery barn outlet for half off! No regrets

[lmyr]

I have to thank you Arvin.. been in the dumps since my dog passed and watching your vids really cheer me up! Big hugs and keep up the great work!

[nadia]

I totally agree mixing peaces of furniture from different stores and different prices to make it very authentic to your We live in our homes not in showrooms!I always buy what I really like within my budget!!! I invest in large peaces especially the bed and sofa for comfort !!! I almost always able to tell whether I will continue liking certain items for a long period of time, and that's what I go for !! I am obsessed with your videos Arvin, thank you