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In this video I’ll go through the most common mistakes people make when designing their living rooms as well as my best design tips so you can elevate your living room.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Purchasing All Furniture From One Place
02:24 - Skillshare Sponsor
03:18 - Artworks or TV Too High
05:39 - Too Much Furniture
07:28 - Too Small Rugs
08:28 - Too Small Artworks
09:02 - Plan Ahead
09:50 - Incorporate Color or Contrast
10:41 - Add Greeneries
11:01 - Use Multiple Light Source

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[reynardlowell]

Also let me know what topics you want me to cover next. The most upvoted comment/topic suggestion will be made into a video in the upcoming weeks.

[eliadefilho]

Rugs are a great way to bring uniformity on a living area. But as a father of two, a toddler and a baby, being very alergic myself, and living in a very hot and dusty city, I got rid of all the rugs I used to have, they were more trouble than it was worth it...

[thegayteen]

Your material is insanely educational. Nobody else breaks down design concepts on YouTube quite like you, and in a usable way.

[tryphena]

The speech pacing and speed is so comforting. I can still manage to eat, listen and ABSORB everything you are saying ❤❤❤❤ great video!

[TheLadyOfTheNorth]

I watch your videos for stress relief, you have a soothing voice. This is my stress relief channel

[pbear]

Great Advice and tips. I was very lucky several years ago to have a neighbor that was an interior designer he offered me several tips that you've discussed. They were very valuable over the years. As I've gotten older, I've leaning more to a cleaner minimalist style and I'm finding I'm more comfortable with open blank spaces.

[thesolitarybee]

Hey there Reynard, I loved todays ‘new look’ video. Can you show us how you declutter and sort catch all drawers and how do you store bedding towels and seasonal clothing to include coats.

[maii]

Great video!!! ❤️❤️ I really like these educational videos so much! And seeing you in front of the camera is a nice change too! Thanks!!

[camellia.r]

Haha I'm kind of guilty of buying everything from the same store and end up having a showroom as my home! Love your style and tips, always looking forward to seeing your videos !

[theblessedlife]

Next video suggestion is Flow of the room.. it’s a very important aspect which often we don’t understand, atleast it’s difficult for me. This video was very very helpful. Thank you

[shaneharris]

I learned the not buying things from the same store the hard way and didn't really know how everything would look once it was in the living room. I bought a large sectional and matching oversized chair and the space felt more cramped, so I had to put my chair in my bedroom to free up some space. Now, the majority of people watching your videos probably live in apartments, and chances are most of them are smaller spaces. I HAD to have a sectional cream color sofa and I don't regret buying that, but I have to always have that taking up the majority of space.

I want to bring in more style, texture, and natural elements into my space and know what to look for, but I have a lot of issues trying to find things without spending thousands and thousands of dollars finding rugs, artwork, and furniture pieces that match the space. I don't know the sizes of the wall art gallery I saved from pinterest. I'm struggling with finding color cohesion because I want color, but also keep it neutral, but also bold and dynamic. I know it's possible and I'm going to get some help because I have scoured the internet and I'm still stick trying to find solutions.

[NotEntirelyCalm]

The rug size thing is something I've only realized and learned through interior design videos on youtube but it makes a huge difference! I wish I could convince my parents of it too lol, they're still stuck on thinking that the carpet needs to fit between the sofas and have a bit of border space 😭

[WandafulWrldWide]

Glad to see you post a video again, Reynard. Thank you for always presenting beautiful and thoughtful content. ✅

[Rebecca-creates]

Creating a room with a fireplace on the only solid wall. The other walls have doorways or windows. Even harder is this space is very small. Love all your videos and wish there were more😃

[subhassini]

Your calm voice and soothing music, take this video to next level. Am big fan your video recently...

[georgewithmore]

All these tips are really valuable and hit the spot! Experience has shown me that actually applying each one in the wisest way can lead to the most beneficial results, especially the point of buying the furniture from different places and choosing the color palette using contrasts wisely. I bought a lot of my furniture pieces at DWR, IKEA, and other stores but my Bellini sofa from Manhattan Home Design is my most precious item. With them, I wanted to set up an environment that was dynamic enough to avoid monotony. Thank you for sharing this!

[nimfadg]

Hi Reynald. Thanks for validating what I had done in my small space in terms of design and dimensions although I'm no interior designer. I have but a few guests every now and then and I get elated over their unsolicited impressions of my style here. More power and inspo for your viewers.

[glennwilliams]

Thx Reynard. I have adopted many of your tips and shared knowledge across all your videos. Topics of interest i wouldn’t mind seeing are, curtains and sheers v’s panel glides v’s verticals, v’s shuttters v’s ventians. Pro’s n con’s for timber floors over carpet. Colour combo matching couch, cushion and room decor to varying types of occupants, i.e. the broody male bachelor pad to a couple’s pad etc. Keep up the great work mate, kicking goals. 👍🏼

[debbiemartell]

Amazing video. Your tips are outstanding and I love your calm, soothing style of speaking 😊

[icilike]

I like the way you illustrated the DOS and don'ts of hanging artwork. So obvious that even I can understand your point. Thanks.