How To Add Character To Any Home (Even the most boring!) 🤩

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[LindasOnlineIntel]

You are one of the most intelligent designer/influencers out there. As a designer by training, I love your approach!

[takecourage]

As a Brit I don't vibe with the obsession with panelling at the moment. I agree panelling can often be beautiful but in the UK, it's a feature that denotes a period home of a certain age and brings that context with it. I can see why people want to add a bit of grandeur and interest to their homes, so I don't want to yuck anyone's yum, but if overdone for me it can feel a bit out of place and like interior cosplay, much like how I wouldn't decorate Farmhouse if I lived in a modern apartment. Just my opinion ofc, and I'm not an interior designer!

[dianastandardtime]

I definitely agree with the curtains tip and would like to add to it!

When I walk around my neighborhood, I notice when people are only using 1 set of blackout curtains. It feels weird to see the 'dark lining' exposed to the outside-- it almost looks like trash bags as curtains. I would suggest using a double rod to do 2 curtain layers (one solid and one sheer) to mask the dark lining facing outside.

Also take the time to iron your curtains. It's so much nicer not looking at a wall of wrinkles!

[marjojohannasutinen]

My favourite tip here was the vents. I love what you’ve done with yours, what a change! 😍

[futuredr]

You are truly excellent. You know your stuff. You know what you're talking about. I appreciate you taking the time to go into detail and do the research on these videos. It means a lot. I have been redesigning and building homes for years so I know you know your stuff and I just wanted to share that. Thank you for your videos, they're really well thought out and very well done.

[HollyTriedIt]

I know most people prefer warm light, but I always swap out the bulbs to daylight when I move it. It feels brighter, crisper, and happier to my family.

[janetbof]

Vivian do you think wall molding would look silly over our lightly textured walls? How would you solve this issue? Love your style & videos. Thanks.

[robertjames-life]

We’ve always invested in solid wood interior doors, a great upgrade to any house- almost as good as a kitchen or bathroom upgrade

[carak]

Yeah!!!! Such a treat when you upload ❤

[Christoff]

Im just finishing renovations in my place. Thank you for the advice about baseboards and door handles. Taking a break now, but back at it soon😅. Love all your videos, I'm always learning something new.

[Ali-yhq]

No don't stain the door! I love the variation in the grain and colour ❤

[deltatango]

I like when ceiling trays have a ledge type moulding with warm, dimmable LED strip lighting hidden above it to help the ceiling glow.. sometimes gives a skylight effect.

Also just love ornate moulding on the ceiling in there.. 😍 I know you’re a moulding gal 😉

[cheryl]

I love your style and excellent tips as always 😊

[happyx]

I look forward to your videos because I love your style, and I always learn at least one new thing! Thank you. 😊

[knjiznicaospregrada]

I love your channel and the effort you put in picking photos and editing. I find your advices very smart and useful and also, you are funny! You go, girl! 😄

[ernayulia]

Always be inspired after watching your videos.Thanks:)

[lizpetruzzi]

Great video! I love layering molding - I started doing this because the beautiful, wide molding I wanted was a budget buster. Now I find it creative, cost effective and the results are wow!

[charliecat]

I like the idea of adding the trim/molding to a flat boring door. I've never thought of doing that.
My husband and I have used it in our dining room. It really does add what I call class, for want of a better word. 😊
Love your videos. Will you ever be showing more room makeovers? I recently came across your rental bathroom makeover from a while back. You did such a nice job, and on a strict budget.

[luciaroncakova]

Great video 😊 can you please make a video about mixing wood tones?🙏🙏 I struggle with that 🥴

[LouciferFlump]

The moulding on the door tip is pure genius. I think I’m going to try it coz I’ve hmmm’d and haaaa’d about getting new doors with a little more character to them! Why bother??!! This is *so* doable….and much cheaper!!! ❤👌🏻

You can also paint your vents the colour of the wall. I’ve got dark coloured walls: dark green, dark purple and black. Especially if your walls are dark, you hardly notice them if you paint them (mine are quite small vents, however, high up towards the ceiling).