DESIGN HACKS! 5 Things Every Living Room Needs | Julie Khuu

DESIGN HACKS! 5 Things Every Living Room Needs | Julie Khuu

This design hacks series covers all the basics you need to furnish a room, complete with styling tips to layer the space over time. Today, we are talking about 5 things every living room needs to help support the way you live and function. Do you agree with my tips? Is there anything I’m missing that’s a MUST-HAVE item for you? Comment below and let me know!

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0:00 Introduction
0:08 5 THINGS EVERY LIVING ROOM NEEDS
0:52 STEP 1: Determine the function of the room
1:14 CONVERSATION AREA
4:12 COFFEE TABLE
5:24 OVERHEAD LIGHTING
6:06 RULE OF THUMB Recessed canned lights may be placed every 7ft apart (approx 22m) for optimum illumination
7:24 FOCAL POINT
8:49 AREA RUG
10:39 STYLING WITH EXTRAS

[JulieKhuu]

I believe the conversation/ seating area is the MOST important factor when it comes to setting up the living room. Get the scale right, the proportions correct, choose the most comfortable support you can find and the rest will come easy. Agree or disagree?

[dikshagaur]

Julie please do a 5 things every entryway needs video! I am torn between putting a long bench vs a console table in my limited entryway space!

[natvtxn]

Since we're all interested in design, obviously we're visual learners. You give us several pictures of examples like no one else. Thank you for taking the time to research and put these videos together for us. We not only see what you are referring to, but also the many different design styles. Thank you! 🥰

[margaretmartine]

I totally agree with your list! Thank you!
I think that ambient lighting needs more attention than just a quick mention. I also have a feeling that many would benefit from an episode on how to style that TV focal point which I’m sure is the very common arrangement in most homes.

[tkerce]

interior design has always been a passion of mine. I remember as a little girl dreaming of redesigning my moms house and becoming a fabulous designer. Although I don’t design for pay, ID is still an obsession of mine. When I’m not working or with my family I’m doing research. I have learned SO much from you. So much. And because of that I have the most fabulous house in the neighborhood 😆 (a work in progress but still fab). I adore you Julie. Thank you so much!!! Perhaps I’ll book a design appointment with you… I have a few areas I’m stomped on

Happy Mother’s Day Julie!

[debbiezullo]

After five years and three new puppies, last week I finally bought a 9 x 12 area rug for my living room which is a open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen area. It adds so much warmth and makes this house feel more like a home. Happy Mother’s Day Julie. Thank you for another fabulous video. Take care💕

[ndgrandma]

Thank you, Julie, for all your great content! You are a great instructor- you explain things so well, speak clearly and you have a wealth of information to share with us. Thank you so much!!!

[amo]

Julie, you ara AHHHMAZING!

I love your channel, and you are, by far, the best "teacher" in Interior Design on youtube. Also like Norma Bates mentions, the pictures (with your explanations) makes it all so simple and easy to understand.
Congrats!!! Keep the great work!

[tricia]

I had to stop the video and just say THANK YOU for telling us the proper spacing for overhead lighting! I have been trying to pin down this piece of info. for years, and had never been able to find it! It has been the missing piece to me finishing a new design i am working on for my home. Thank you for always getting down to the nitty gritty on measurements! ❤❤❤

[barbarapacquer]

Julie, great content. 👍 You are so knowledgeable & I appreciate your wisdom and willingness to share it with us. I love seeing people like yourself that have found their perfect niche. Blessings!

[donnaschindlbeck]

Another great video Julie! Even though I have overhead lights in my living room I seldom use them. I must prefer table or floor lamps. Much more intimate and easier to see or read by.

[debrajohnson]

Great tips! Love learning the basics + extras! Thanks Julie!

[MercyBeautyOfStyles]

It’s always good to learn from the Pro❤❤ you always give us interior design 101 lesson 😘😘😘

[lahomajohnson]

Doing a refresh in my living room so I love the ideas !

[EvelynM-vlogs]

Way back when in 1984 the first thing I bought for my first apartment was a coffee table - because it was awesome. I still have it, its a hollywood regency rams head coffee table and I still love it. The second thing I bought was a sofa and the third was a rug. I don't have the sofa or the rug but will always have and treasure my showstopper of a coffee table. Back then I laughed that I did not have a couch but I had a coffee table!

[maureenreibel]

Just moved into a new home and your videos are awesome. Love the content on your channel!

[margaretjudice]

Great ideas in this video. I agree with you. For me, I always have blankets in my recliner for the dog and I. I need to work on the living room. Thank you for sharing!

[singlehandedbeauty]

Such a helpful videa! I never thought about a sofa table as a way to cover the back if a sofa. Very clever!

[Tweeza]

I loved your list - I have covered the bases but I love seeing the examples showcased 😊

[kathleenintile]

This was a great video! Thank you for all the great information :)