10 Home Decorating Rules that changed my life!

Incorporating these 10 home decorating rules into my room makeover process has truly helped me design rooms that make sense and look great. I hope you find these helpful, too!

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00:00 Intro
00:47 Rule 1
02:12 Rule 2
03:39 Rule 3
04:44 Rule 4
07:05 Rule 5
08:35 My Canva Mood Board Templates + Mini Course!
09:32 Rule 6
10:48 Rule 7
12:26 Rule 8
13:28 Rule 9
14:09 Rule 10

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Christina Dennis
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Music: Epidemic Sound
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[vickinoeske]

I've been decorating homes a long time, but it's good to know that most decor rules never change. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks.

[jaclyngannon]

I’ve gotten a few raised eyebrows from friends recently after turning my mostly grey living room into a blue and green space. This totally makes me feel justified in my “crazy colours”! I mean, I love it, so that’s the most important thing, but the fact that there’s actually a reason behind why it works makes me happy.

[merryhunt]

Here are two color ideas that few people mention. 1. Go with your favorite color. One color comes in so many tints, shades and hues that it will give you plenty of choice. 2. Choose colors that make you look attractive. If you would never wear a color in a garment, don't put it on your walls.

[paulortiz]

Change the refrigerator door's swing! So while the door's is open you can put stuff on the counter. Or take from the counter to put in the refrigerator!
Why flight the wall next to the refridgerator???!!!

[MyFocusVaries]

Great tips, so well laid out. Thanks. I can attest that it's worth testing paint in the room. A friend LOVED our kitchen colour and wanted it for her son's room. We convinced her to borrow some leftover paint to test a patch. What looked liked crisp apple green in our otherwise white, south facing kitchen looked like swampy mud monster in her north facing bedroom with wood floors.

[DrMaryVision]

This video was perfection. Thorough, but not too in-depth. It’s always a good sign when I don’t skip through the video because the points are sometimes too repetitive on other channels 😅. One thing that I learned many years ago: you can get a lighter version of a paint color by asking for 50% (or 25% which is even lighter) at the paint store. It is repeatable and sometimes the paint chips aren’t quite what I need, but oh so close! Also you can vary the same hue (?) in adjacent spaces depending on the amount of light, sun etc, which is less scary than adding another entire color for us amateurs!

[andreawales]

Thank you for the tips in this video! The only thing I would change would be using green checkboxes and checks instead of red. Green says, "Go!" Red says, "Stop!"

[jerurenteria]

The red CHECK MARKS are throwing me off! Haha! I don’t know if it is a Go or Don’t do it

[carolentringer]

1. Use properly scaled furniture and art pieces.
2. Make decor feel balanced with visual weight.
3. Repeat elements to feel cohesive. (about 3 times)
4. Choose a color scheme. 60% walls, 30% other, 10% accents
5. Choose a variety of texture - smooth, furry, nubby
6. Choose a focal point.
7. Create a floor plan on paper or computer to lay out furniture placement.
8. Source from a variety of places.
9. Details: cohesive metals knobs, hinges, hooks.
10. Sample paint on the walls. 2 ft by 2 ft minimum - look at it for a couple of days before committing.

[lindarosborough]

I have loved your content for years, Christina — following you here, on Instagram, and your blog. You do great work!

I’d like to suggest something. Maybe have the course pricing clearer: i.e., $29 US or $29US / $39CDN. I understand that most of your viewers and customers are from the US, but your fellow Canadians could benefit from knowing the price upfront, rather than getting to the checkout page and having to do the currency conversion.

Please accept this suggestion as a bit of feedback. I am not complaining, or wanting to cause you distress. I know putting yourself out there can result in nasty comments and criticism. This isn’t meant to be that — I think you’re great and I love your style and tips!

[elizabethharalson]

My blue on blue BOHO style bedroom is my hip style ( I'm 66yo, just an old gypsy artist type)It's the most comfortable space, like a cocoon. Don't listen to negative people when you know that feeling of contentment.

[bonnieblanc]

You may want to reverse the way the refrigerator doors open. They should open so you are allowed access from the room, not from the other side of the fridge.

[meganhuggins]

Rules, what rules? Decorate to whatever floats your boat, you’re the one who lives there, so be your kind of comfortable, not someone else’s. 😊😊😊

[katrinaassoumou]

I love all of you and your husbands designs. Thank you both for sharing these videos with us. Keep up the great team work. Amen

[TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

I definitely agree with rule number 4. Color palette has a huge role for your entire home decor. Aside from distinction, it can immediately set up the mood for you and you guest. 💖💖

[atjennysplace]

Great tips. Have loved watching your interior decorating talents grow. Thanks for sharing

[jebageorge]

Thanks! Great tips! Your rooms look better and better!

Would love to see a video on how to pick the right paint color… whole house color palette … accent walls..etc

[TheNiftyNester]

I'm always inspired by how much you've leveled up over the years! With time and practice, we can do it all 😊

[heidibee]

Been watching your channel for years, and this is in my top 5 favorite vids of all time! So informative - and we all know your methods are true because they're TRIED! You have worked so hard - just awesome. Thank you!

[AleksJ]

Painting the samples on a piece of bristol board is SUCH a good idea! Less damaging/permanent to the walls, and you can label the paints so that you won't forget which is which (like I usually do haha!) Thanks for the great tip!