The Biggest Interior Design Mistake

In this video, I am breaking down the biggest designer mistake that I see over and over again! Yes there are lots of mistakes that I have pointed out on this channel, but this one is the one I see all the time. So get out those storage containers, it's time to talk clutter!

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00:00 - The Biggest Interior Design Mistake
00:59 - Store Your Items
02:17 - The Living Room
05:30 - Kitchen
08:55 - Bathroom
10:43 - Bedroom

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[the_eerie_faerie_tales]

Don't forget storage for the VHS tapes and the 6-disc changer stereo 🤭

[MichaelBrown.U.K]

Imagine Nick tells his friends/family he's coming to visit. "Oh god he's coming, hide EVERYTHING"

[cliftonmcnalley]

As a designer and a person that cooks, I say make the kitchen function first and foremost. I don't worry that my food processor is 30 years old with a discolored housing. If I bury it in a cabinet, it's not useful to use. I think it's much more important if you have a smaller kitchen to NEVER sit anything on a countertop because it's "cute" or "on trend". If you need quick access to an appliance or your wok, style them as best you can and relegate all "decorations" to other rooms to get rid of clutter in the kitchen.

[ozvoyager]

When it comes to clutter my biggest bugbear is "bed junk" - a crime typically committed by interior designers and slavishly copied by homeowners trying to be chic. You know what I mean: all those extra pillows, bolsters and cushions that decorate a bed for no good reason, since they are NEVER used or even intended for use. They're supposed to add a luxe feel, but they just look ridiculous since they're entirely superfluous and, more often than not, they stray into silly, with loads of tassels, sparkles, questionable embroidery and faux fur. Most of which would be instantly recognised as kitsch in any other setting, yet somehow becomes acceptable to some when they're placed on a bed. Moreover, all this junk has to be tediously removed before you can actually use the bed (at which point it needlessly clutters up the rest of the room - and at the very point when you're actually using it!), then laboriously replaced in the morning, adding minutes to bed-making that nobody really has. Whoever invented "bed junk" should be named and shamed and forever mocked for the offence. And any designer or decorator who perpetuates bed junk should hang their head in shame. A bed can look perfectly nice with just a duvet and a couple of pillows. Two extra pillows for reading in bed if you must, and at the very most. Anything beyond that is a bed junk crime.

[serenasaystoday]

I'm really bad at keeping things in storage because I'm very much an out of sight out of mind person. Keeping things out in the open forces me to assess what I really need and get rid of the rest, and also motivates me to ensure the things I do need look good. But it's really hard to avoid clutter. The struggle is real!

[roxroxroxgrace]

Nick: Who has a DVD player anymore?
Me: *side-eyes my VCR*

[carinab.]

Love this guy so much. I mean seriously, I am sick of these trendy videos where all the youtubers basically just copy each other with their "advice" that sound great but don't work. With Nick, I feel I get real life experience advice.
I also love the way he expresses his "hate" towards certain things, that he is aware that it's only his opinion and you can still follow your own path.
What fun and interesting 20 minutes on my Saturday afternoon.

[sue]

The bonus to storing all of those items is that cleaning goes much faster. Great video.

[jessbarnes]

I love bookshelves filled with books. I value books and believe it encourages kids to just flick through them. Additionally I believe they add character and homeliness to a living space.

[KEJosephFavorites]

This design advice sounds so simple, but it makes a HUGE difference.

[CamilleReal]

Man! I learned the open shelves thing the hard way when my husband and I first moved in together. If it's open, he's going to fill it with paper, junk, cups, wrappers... (sigh). So all of our furniture pieces must be CLOSED. It detours him from just putting stuff where ever.

[JWG]

Stereo / Game consoles / Audio equipment is not on display.. its open because HEAT kills them.

[cs]

First, I completely agree. Although I have a couple of open shelves in the kitchen, they only hold pottery and nice glassware. In general, clutter just makes me antsy. I’d add this - don’t just stow away things that ought not be displayed, but seriously consider whether they deserve a spot in your home at all. Most people have too many clothes, too many toiletries, too many gadgets, too much kitchenware. If you pare down, it is much less of a problem to stash things away that don’t need to be out and you don’t need tons of storage.

[maryegerton]

This is a great video! I hate, loathe and despise clutter. It makes me feel overwhelmed and kind of anxious. I’m no minimalist but I believe everything should have a place.

[jenniliberty]

Basically, organization doesn’t mean minimalism. Have homes for your things 😊

[Pope_Khajiit]

4:28, generally it's not a good idea to hide your soundbar inside a cabinet. Otherwise the sound isn't going to be heard properly and what would be the point of a soundbar then? Actually, never hide your soundbar - it needs air!

Also, electronic devices (gaming consoles, media players, routers) should have plenty of airflow because those things get hot! Keeping them trapped inside will more likely cause them to overheat and possibly suffer damage.

[lauriemorris]

I this video. 🤩 I'm not a minimalist but since I moved into a smaller house 3 years ago I've become acutely conscious of stuff, junk, and clutter. Until this house I always used the space under the bed for storage. Here, I decided I no longer wanted to sleep with all my unused, ill-fitting clothes that I might wear 'someday.' When I got rid of all that crap I felt so free. I also got a different bed frame a little lower to the ground, so no boxes will fit under there. It's like a breath of fresh air - no more pretending that 'someday' I'd need any of that crap.This is not a new house but it was recently renovated before we moved in. It's got a galley kitchen with some open shelving and I love it. I store everyday items in matching bins which are so easy for me to reach. My dishes and glassware are stored in deep kitchen drawers which, IDK, might sound weird but for the first time in my entire life this short person can reach her damn dishes and drinking glasses!! There's an enormous kitchen island, with absolutely nothing stored on it. My coffee maker, toaster oven, etc. are on the opposite wall, where the open shelving is. My bathroom has a large counter space with nothing stored on it. Seeing it clear of clutter makes me happy. Everything is stored away. I've had bigger houses and newer houses, but in this house I've gotten a handle on clutter and it feels great.

[JagannathandPrema]

People don’t have medicine cabinets anymore because every time you close it, there’s a monster behind you. IT’S SCIENCE.

[mpersan]

I’d love to see a video on your ideas for giving a builder-grade home more personality once it’s built!

[serendipityshopnyc]

Hey, I like being able to see my books and DVDs all the time. My visitors also seem to like it: they're often a conversation starter. Not everything needs to be hidden behind doors. Exactly how much needs to be stored is a personal matter. But I have to agree about clutter on the coffee table etc. Horizontal surfaces really attract junk.