Interior Design Basics You Need To Know

In this video I am sharing the basics of interior design and why you need to know them!

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Welcome to the channel, I'm Garrett! I am formally educated with a degree in interior design. My husband and I are also real estate investors. Our videos cover many styles (not just my own), and everything from ultra luxury to the budget friendly design. We want you to have a good time watching our videos while learning a great deal of useful, and practical information.

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[grat]

Yes! Finally someone giving practical advice for hanging art when you live in a house and not a museum.

[leslikuyweski]

With so many YouTube decorators, it's so refreshing to find one who is actually trained and knows what works and what doesn't. Thank you, Garrett!

[Rubiastraify]

This was very helpful! I like symmetry, but am also aware that one heavy chair on one side of the room could be balanced with two lighter chairs ("airy") on the opposite side.
I also appreciate that you identify that you are *trained* in this area; although many things can be left to "personal taste", it's important to note that there are principles to design that are aesthetic, and not just "personal opinion".

[ThePeasantsDaughter]

This is why you’re my favourite YouTube designer. Please keep making interesting and unique content like this, sometimes small and seemingly obvious things aren’t! My husband and I have been binging your channel as we renovate our historic farmhouse. Thank you ❤️

[lisarhoades]

Great basics video for someone who is starting out or revamping a space. How about a vid on scale of baseboards, mouldings and door trim?
Have to comment, Garrett that your attention to the pace of your videos is one of the many reasons I subscribe. Many other "decorators" speak too fast and appear that they are watching an egg timer and content gets lost in their hurried delivery. You are gifted in the ability to be clear and concise within your allotted time.

[elisadelgado]

Scale is so hard to do correctly and you explain it in a way that makes it easier to understand. Thanks so much!

[aimeerodriguez]

Thank you for saying all furniture doesn’t have to fit on my rug. I do have about 50% on it but was feeling like a major design failure by not finding a rug big enough. Now I can sleep at night. 😂😘

[LucyLemmon]

I felt like I was in my first year of interior design school. You really covered the elements & principles of design in a succinct and clear manner in just 13 minutes--loved it! Keep it coming Garret--love your channel!

[tracydas]

Thank you so much! I feel like I just had a interior design class. I am going to try to evaluate my living room with fresh eyes keeping these principles in mind

[RoxieEE]

You're a great teacher, Garrett, do you know? Thank you so much for this. FINALLY, someone actually *explains* the hanging curtains at the ceiling thing, instead of just dictating it. Bless you for that! Also, love your outfit, in this video - so elegant. The quality of your pullover comes through even in YouTube-grade video.

[patriciacasalrodriguez]

The tip about scale and proportions is essential. Something to consider when we try to recreate a space that we see in a picture or a book, lighting is also very important and in my opinion is one of the most difficult to balance the right way. Good video!!

[mellostation]

THANK YOU for this!! Especially mentioning hanging artwork higher or in line with architectural features! I also never understood the whole eye line “rule” I would hear from others. In my opinion, I like things that catches me to look up because I feel like we’re always looking down at things—phones, computers, etc. Anything that makes me keep my head up a little bit more automatically makes me feel “lighter” too.

[aliciakelly]

I do not understand how you don't have many many more subscribers. Such great info. I have learned so much from watching you. Thanks Garrett!❤️

[tinasuedendy]

You continue to educate and clarify in such a refreshing manner, Garrett. Thank you for dispelling the “art hanging rule” for height. I could not agree more with how you need to look at the architecture and consider other factors. I also love how your kids have fur.

[jessmtnz]

Thanks so much for an actual rule on the curtain "fullness!" I knew mine were too thin, but couldn't figure out appropriate measurements to prevent in the future. LoneFox shared a great tip for eyelit curtains to look fuller. Put toilet paper rolls between the hidden sections and they always look full. The only issue is if it's a smaller window, I had to cut them down because when opened, the curtains were taking up 50-70% of the window space and not allowing light in.

[umadhanushkodi]

Love love love this video! It was so informative, especially the segment on drapery. I love that you really know your stuff and have concrete tips on how to make design and planning work. Also really appreciate the explanation of scale. This was like attending a really good classroom. Love your videos more and more every week! Keep them coming Mr leChic!

[girle]

My big complaint on all those shows on HGTV is that on the reveal, they mostly do nothing to elevate the windows. It mostly looks like they go to Target and grab some shades or curtains with grommets and call it a day. I have even seen them sew up some paint drop cloths to be a budget saver.

[jenniferrobinson]

I'm in the middle of purchasing my first flat and I just save all your videos. I've watched for a few months now, you have so many tips that are actually useful and it's a rare thing to find. I love that most things you say can apply to every design style as well (I think you'll hate my flat as I toe the line between eclectic and tacky loool) . Big love from the UK ❤️

[mariacabrera]

I love how you break it down to percentages & explain why⚖️ You definitely know how to explain design to a regular person🙋🏻‍♀️

[alicewild]

You have come such a long way in such a short time. I get so much out of your shows and your shows are getting so much more enlightening everytime I watch.