You ought to know what I love.
Well, I love a lot of things, of course.
So let me rephrase.
Do you want to know one of the things that I love?
Okay, fine, I'll tell you.
Home decor, interior design, architecture,
the art of the home.
Wow, I love it.
I think one of my most extensive Pinterest sports
is my interior design Pinterest sport.
Let me check.
I'm going to fact check that.
Let's see.
Okay, it's not my most extensive, but it's up there.
I have 2,240 pins on my interior design Pinterest board.
That might be my second largest Pinterest board.
My largest is obviously clothing where I have 4,675 pins.
That is an absolute monster of a Pinterest board.
I think it's very common that people who love fashion
love interior design and vice versa,
because they sort of go hand in hand.
There's an art to both of them,
and it's a very personal art, depending on who you are.
I'm a very visual person,
and I think that that's why I love clothing and interior design.
There are ways to express yourself,
but there are also ways to sort of please yourself.
That sounds sort of sexual,
and I don't mean it like that.
I'm not sexually attracted to a lamp.
Thank God.
I mean, if I was, I would handle it.
But, you know, and I do what I had to do,
but I don't know, as a very visual person,
I just fucking love this shit.
It really gets me going.
It adds so much color and light to my life,
to enjoy fashion, to enjoy interior design.
So, in honor of my love of Home Decor,
and interior design,
I decided that today I would share with you
some of my favorite Home Decor trends.
They're not necessarily trends that are popular right now,
but they're trends in general,
like things that have come and gone
or things that have sort of stuck around for years and years and years.
Just things that I really appreciate in the home,
things that scratch that itch in my brain.
Like, when I see it, I'm like,
oh, I love that, you know.
Let's start out with something that also applies to fashion,
a pop of red.
I remember my dad told me,
I always say, I've told the story probably 80 times.
My dad told me once that almost everything in life
could use a pop of red.
In art piece, a room,
in a home,
in outfit,
a pop of red can really bring life to almost anything.
I would say in almost every room in my house,
I have some sort of pop of red.
I don't know why it works so well,
but it fucking does.
It doesn't work for every aesthetic.
Like, there are definitely some aesthetics that, you know,
don't work with a pop of red.
Like, for example,
the super beige,
concrete,
minimalist sort of aesthetic
that's kind of popular right now.
That would look kind of weird with a pop of red.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of that aesthetic.
It doesn't feel homey to me.
There's something cool about it.
Like, if you're going to a museum or something,
and it sort of has that kind of design,
it's kind of interesting to look at.
It has a weird feeling to it.
That's fine.
I would say a pop of red doesn't really make sense in that setting
because everything's beige usually.
But for almost any other aesthetic,
a pop of red really adds dimension to the space.
For example,
my kitchen growing up
consisted of a lot of blues
and greens and yellows,
a lot of pastels.
And it was pretty light in there, right?
The walls are white.
And my dad put a red clock in the kitchen.
And it just pulled everything together for some reason.
It just, it looks balanced.
It, right?
For some reason,
helps to balance things.
I don't even know if that's what it technically does.
Psychologically, maybe I should Google it.
Why is a pop of red so awesome?
Okay.
So according to a website that I have never heard of,
beautyeq.co.
Okay.
It has attention grabbing power
and instantly adds drama and sophistication to any space.
In a world where neutral tones have dominated for so long,
people are now looking to infuse vibrancy and personality
into their interior spaces.
Red answers that call.
You know what?
What really rings true for me is the personality piece of it.
There's something sort of balsy about adding a pop of red.
There's something sort of,
God, I wish I had a better word, but quirky about it.
I hate that word.
But there is something sort of quirky about it.
It's a sign that you're willing to take risks
that you're willing to play with color.
You know,
that goes for an outfit or for a space in the home.
So I fucking love a pop of red.
A pop of red can also come in many shapes and sizes.
A pop of red could be an entire red couch in a room.
It could also be a tiny little red clock.
It could also be a tiny little red lamp.
It could also be a painting that is composed of primarily red.
Like it could be anything.
I fucking love it.
All right, next.
Warm natural wood.
I feel like when I was growing up,
it was very popular to see new homes be constructed with light beachy wood.
Sort of gray almost looking wood.
Like if you go and tour a modern apartment in Los Angeles,
chances are the wood that's used in the home
is going to be a very pale gray looking wood.
I understand the appeal.
It's versatile.
It's modern.
It has that sort of clean, modern aesthetic.
Like I get it.
I mean, I don't, I don't love it.
I just don't love it.
I prefer natural warm toned woods.
Like my house has a lot of warm toned woods.
Like if I were to compare it to something to, you know,
sort of demonstrate what the color is,
it's not quite milk chocolatey,
because it's a bit orangeier than that.
Okay, well, I can't think of something that mimics the color
that I'm trying to describe here.
So imagine milk chocolate
that had a little bit of orange added to it.
So it's a bit more orange.
I love that type of wood.
I find it to be charming.
I find it to be cozy.
You know, there's definitely a point
where it becomes too orange,
and I don't really love that.
Like light orange wood,
it's hit or miss for me.
But like a deep orangey brown wood.
That's awesome.
Also, I love when homes or spaces
maintain their original wood.
Like in my house, for example,
I've built in the 50s,
and the wood is pretty much the same.
Like the wood floors are pretty much the same.
My wood floors are like a light beige tan,
but it's on the warmer side.
It's not gray and modern looking.
And I enjoy that as well.
But the wood in my house that I'm the most attracted to
is the deep orangey brown wood.
I have it on the ceiling.
The doors are that color.
I find that it feels cozier and warmer.
And I'm ultimately looking to create a space
that feels sweet and kind and inviting,
which is not necessarily popular today.
It depends.
I mean, it's hard to say,
because there are so many people
doing so many different things with their homes.
Architects are doing a number of different things in homes
as they're building them.
But I don't see houses built with warm wood
as much anymore.
It tends to be, again,
more cool toned, more modern looking,
more sterile looking.
Okay, next we have small art on a big wall.
I've seen this done in a way that's so charming.
Like, for example,
I saw this photo on Pinterest
a few weeks ago that showed somebody's bedroom
and the bed was pushed up against the wall.
And above the bed, there's a big blank white wall.
And there was just one little painting
sort of off center over one of the nightstands.
And there was something very soothing
about the way that that looked.
Very simple.
But yet there was still this little piece of personality
on the wall, which was the little art piece.
And I'm kind of afraid of hanging things over my bed.
Like, my wall behind my bed is completely empty
because in California, we have earthquakes
and I have a deep, deep fear of a painting falling into my eyeball
or something, when there is an earthquake.
I'm not in the mood for that.
I considered putting some sort of soft tapestry or rug
over my bed because if that fell,
it would maybe scrape me up a little bit,
depending on how heavy it was,
but it wouldn't like kill me or like,
you know, severely injure me.
But I haven't done that yet.
And it's kind of not looking like I will
because I haven't done it yet.
So there's a few spaces in my home
where I have a singular small art piece hung up on the wall
in comparison to the space.
Like, I don't know.
There's something about it that I really like.
I think I like how simple it is.
There's something really relaxing about
at times making subtle, small art pieces.
Small choices that are effective
less can be more sometimes when it comes to creating
a really serene, nice vibe.
But also I think at times putting a small piece of art
on a wall that's otherwise empty
can make the space feel bigger in a way.
That's at least my experience.
Like, can kind of make the room feel larger
because there's a small piece of art
that in comparison to the blank wall of the room.
It makes it feel bigger.
I don't know if that's just my imagination,
but it can kind of weirdly open up the space.
There might be some sort of interior design scientists
that thinks that I'm wrong about that.
But I have felt that.
But I'm also about to contradict my last
favorite home decor trend with the complete opposite,
which is doing a gallery wall.
I also love an eclectic gallery wall.
I don't know how I feel about every wall in the house
being a gallery wall.
I think that that can at times feel cluttered
and overwhelming.
But I think having a gallery wall somewhere
can be really fun, but also look really cool
and be interesting to look at.
In my living room, I'm slowly but surely building
a gallery wall of sorts.
It's taking me forever because I'm taking my time
collecting sentimental pieces.
I don't want to rush it because then I'll end up buying
art that doesn't truly connect with me.
I've been sort of waiting for it to come to me.
And at random antique shops and stuff,
I will find things.
But it's taking me over a year now to start building it up.
And it's still not done.
I think it'll probably take me five years to finish.
If not more.
But I'm letting it take the time that it needs
so that every single piece on the wall can be sentimental.
But I think it's a fun design choice because number one,
it's fascinating to look at, especially if you make it sort
of eclectic.
Each little piece is something interesting to look at.
And so sitting down and looking at it every once in a while
is fun.
But also it adds so much texture and vibrance to a space.
It's like similar to adding a pop of red.
It's a sign that you're playful.
It adds personality.
But also it's really fun to collect art.
And it doesn't need to be expensive.
You can also make art.
Like you don't have to go out and buy art.
You can make art yourself for the wall.
That's actually a great idea.
Whether you're a good artist or not.
Say, you know what?
I'm going to do a gallery wall in this room.
And I'm going to make every single piece myself.
And over the course of however many years,
whenever you have a weekend free,
you could paint something or, I don't know,
carve something out of wood,
whatever, however creative you want to get.
And slowly but surely build up the wall.
I actually just received a gift that somebody made for me
for my birthday.
It's like this plank of wood.
And they glued a bunch of sentimental items onto it.
And I'm so stoked about it because I'm going to hang that up
on my gallery wall.
And it's weird and it's random and it's special
because it's from someone that I love.
And it's so cool that I have a place to put that.
And I like that it's weird because it adds to the
eclectic feel of the gallery wall.
You know, I also have paintings on there for my dad
because my dad paints paintings.
And his paintings are beautiful and like so,
so soothing and palatable and like easy to look at.
But I've also collected some art that's weird, you know,
weird and kind of uncomfortable to look at.
And I like the juxtaposition of like having all those
different things on the wall.
And I'm excited to continue building it.
But anyway, there's a misconception about art
that art needs to be expensive or that it needs to be purchased
from like a super highly acclaimed artist who's selling
things for, you know, $100,000.
It's like, no, that's ridiculous.
You can go to the art fair.
You can go on Etsy.
You can go to weird antique shops.
You can paint things yourself.
I think when people think of art, they think of something.
It's like an overwhelming, stressful,
thing to buy.
I mean, I was very fortunate that I was given my first
pieces of art for my home, for my dad,
because he paints paintings.
So it was, you know, easy.
But when it came to buying other art, you know,
that wasn't painted by my dad,
I remember being really intimidated at first.
Like, oh my god, am I going to have to spend like
insane amounts of money on this?
Not the case.
There are so many great artists that are selling their art
for affordable prices.
There are so many ways to create art affordably at home.
I mean, it's still a little pricey to buy the canvases
and the paint and stuff.
But compared to buying, you know, something from like
a super prestigious gallery or something like that,
it is nothing in comparison.
You can get creative with how you find the art for your home.
But I think it's very worth it.
Whether it's a small piece of art on a big wall,
or it's a gallery wall, it's worth the search.
But I do think it's best to take your time with it
and find things that are truly special to you.
Like, when you look at a piece of art,
you know whether or not it evokes emotion
and you, like, you can feel that.
I think it's important to wait until you find those pieces.
Like, for example, I was recently at an antique shop in LA
and I was just shopping around like not really looking for anything
in particular, just kind of spending the day there.
And I found this super, it's actually posted a picture of it
on my Instagram.
This like very weird sort of portrait,
like kind of semi abstract looking portrait of some guy.
And the second I saw it, I felt very attracted to it.
I was like, oh my god, I love this.
I love looking at this.
It's like kind of weird and it gives me this like weird feeling
and I like it.
It's almost like trying on a wedding dress.
And you're like, oh yeah, that one, that's the one.
Why it's just like my god is telling me that that's the one.
It's the same thing with art.
And that's why it's such a long process
because you have to wait until you get that feeling.
But it's worth it because I think a home filled with sentimental objects
is timeless and you'll be able to live with those pieces
for the rest of your life.
Instead of buying, you know, maybe art that's trendy in the moment
that doesn't really mean that much to you,
but maybe looks kind of cool.
And then getting sick of it in a year
and wanting to throw it out and replace it.
And that's just, you know, wasteful and ideally,
it's, you know, nice to buy things that mean something
so you can keep them forever.
I'm also sort of developing that philosophy with fashion
because for a long time, I was in the trend cycle
constantly buying trendy things
and I wasn't really aware of not only how that was personally detrimental
to my experience every day in my closet,
having this like overwhelming amount of stuff,
but I also wasn't really thinking about the ethical side
of like over-consuming clothing.
And I'm trying to be as responsible as I can,
the older I get with consuming less for my own well-being
and for the well-being of the world, you know?
And so I don't know, that's why I'm just very passionate
about getting better about being patient
when it comes to shopping for things
and waiting for something to come along
that actually means something or is special
or something that's going to have legs in your life
that you see yourself enjoying for years to come.
Okay, next we have stripes.
I fucking love stripes, not just in the home though,
also with clothes.
I'm realizing how much overlap there is
with what I enjoy in fashion and what I enjoy
in interior design, home decor, et cetera.
I fucking love stripes.
The other day I saw a picture of this cute little beachy couch
that was white with red stripes on it.
Oh my god, obsessed.
I was like, that is an amazing couch.
If I had like in my imaginary beach house in my head
that I don't have, that couch is in that house.
I love stripes.
I love striped pillows.
I love striped sheets.
The sheets on my bed right now are white with light blue stripes.
I have a vase in my room that I'm looking at right now
as I'm recording this that has red and white stripes on it.
I just love stripes.
I think that they're so charming.
I think that they're timeless.
I think that they add a lot of, again,
dimension and sort of texture to the room.
It's a pattern that I don't think I'll ever get sick of.
Whereas there are a lot of patterns that are more trendy.
Like when you go on, you know, the popular home decor websites
and you know, you're looking around at stuff
that has patterns on it.
A lot of times you'll see things like wonky or regular patterns.
I wish I could describe it better.
I don't really know how.
Okay, I just Googled patterned throw pillows
and I'm gonna click the shopping tab
and I'm gonna describe to you some of the things that I'm seeing
that to me are not as timeless as like some of the things
that I'm seeing as timeless as like some simple stripes.
Okay, when it comes to patterns,
I'm seeing a lot of modern takes on florals.
Like abstract sort of takes on florals.
This to me is trendy and will not last for very long.
I'm seeing some classic timeless in my opinion,
florals, which I actually do appreciate.
I'm seeing some, I don't even know how to describe this.
Like kind of mid-century modern geometric shape patterns.
I actually appreciate those sometimes
but I don't think that they're super timeless necessarily.
They're a bit too stylized maybe.
Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of like different geometric shapes
and stuff.
And I just feel like for some reason those are,
those patterns feel trendy to me and they don't feel time-to-time
and there's something about like stripes to me
where it's like, it's such a great pattern
that will never ever get old.
It adds that dimension to the space
and the way that you want a pattern to add dimension to the space.
But it's timeless and I don't know, I love it.
Okay, next we have unique wallpaper.
Wallpaper is challenging because, you know,
wallpaper that we notice,
wallpaper that's weird tends to be very maximoist in a way.
Like there's a lot going on, there's a lot of color,
there's dense pattern, like it can be very overwhelming.
However, I think when it's done right,
it can be so epic.
For example, in this hotel that I stay in sometimes in New York,
there's this incredible wallpaper in the bar
and it's basically this gold wallpaper.
I know this already sounds wild, but just stick with me.
It's this gold wallpaper and it has all these little drawings
of New York City on it, like hand-drawn looking people
and stuff walking around.
I'm obsessed with this wallpaper.
It's weird, it's unique, it's unusual.
I haven't seen it anywhere else,
but it's so cool and it makes the space feel so warm and cozy
and it's fun to look at.
Like every time you look at the wallpaper,
it's something different because there's all these different illustrations
of New York and like every corner of the room has a different
sort of little illustration and it's so fun.
And I don't think I'd ever get sick of that.
The problem is though, is that some wallpaper is trendy
and you will get sick of it.
And so that's why there's a fine line between, you know,
unique wallpaper that I like and unique wallpaper that I hate.
Like it's kind of hard to explain like exactly what makes
a wallpaper bad and what makes a wallpaper good.
I think when it comes down to picking a weird wallpaper,
it's about asking yourself, what am I going to like for years to come?
I think that that's sort of a good mentality to have
when it comes to decorating one's home.
It's like you want to take risks to an extent so that, you know,
your home feels personal to you and your tastes.
You know, most of us have sort of unique tastes.
If we were to really allow ourselves to express them,
but a lot of times, you know, we tend to play it safe for many reasons.
Let's say, you know, you're renting a home and you can't go
and put wallpaper up.
So your force to sort of stick to the white walls that are in your home.
I lived in apartments for so many years and that was the case
where I was like, I'd love to add something to the space,
but I can't because I don't own this place.
I can't do that.
That's one reason.
If you own a home, it might be sort of a dream of yours
to like do something weird to the kitchen,
like paint the cabinets green or, you know,
put in some eclectic weird tiles,
but it's sort of stressful to take those design risks
because if you plan on selling your home down the line,
certain design choices can be polarizing
and can prevent somebody from buying the home.
So there's so many reasons why it's sort of frightening
to make these sort of risky choices when designing the home.
Like you can do whatever you want with the furniture,
but when it comes to the walls or tiles or countertops
or whatever, you know, you kind of have to pick and choose your battles
and I think wallpapers the same way.
But I think if you're willing to take some risk
and you're excited to take some risk,
it can be very rewarding as long as you're asking yourself
throughout the process.
Is this something I'm going to like indefinitely?
Next, exposed shelving.
I love when you can see storage.
Okay. Like, for example, in a kitchen, you know,
just having a bunch of exposed shelves with cups
and plates and all these things out for display
or maybe even some sort of cabinet that is storing,
I don't know, again, it could be storing plates and cups.
It could also be storing little knickknacks,
sentimental pieces, things like that.
I love this for multiple reasons.
Number one, it inspires you to have fun
with objects that would normally be maybe basic or boring.
Like, for example, if you have exposed shelving in your kitchen,
that might inspire you to go out and instead of just buying,
you know, basic white plates and cups and things like that,
maybe picking out something fun,
that sort of adds some color to the space.
I love that.
And I also love when things that are being used on a daily basis
are easily accessible.
And when they're just sitting out on exposed shelving,
you can just grab it. It's so easy.
But also, I like when things that are used on a daily basis
are a part of the design as well.
You know, it might take a little bit more digging online
or whatever to find cups or plates or bowls or, you know,
silverware that you enjoy.
But it's so worth it to find something unique and personal to you
because again, it can add to the space even more.
I don't know, I try to pick even the most mundane of things
that can somehow add to the space.
And that's not necessarily like a priority for everyone, right?
Like some people are like, I don't give a fuck.
I don't care what my silverware looks. That's fine.
But if you're somebody who enjoys it,
it's these small little mundane details
that we tend to forget about.
Like, oh, what my cups look like? Who cares?
But like, for the same price as a normal, you know,
basic drinking glass, you could find something with a bit more character
and then have them out for display in this open shelving
in like what a gorgeous, you know, situation that is.
But also too, I love exposed shelving and like a cabinet,
for example, maybe with clear glass doors on it or something
because you can display various nick nacks
or sentimental items or whatever in a way that sort of keeps them safe
and I don't know, tucked away into the cabinet.
I just, I think it is cool.
It makes the home feel more human in a way
when you can see everything out.
Like in the kitchen, being able to see plates and cups
and all these things in open shelving,
it's like you're seeing the living elements of what's in the home.
It looks more homey. It feels more cozy.
Or maybe with a cabinet with glass doors,
it allows you to have this piece of furniture in the home,
which is great and functional.
But also, it allows you to sort of display things
in a way that gives that piece of furniture some different
piece of furniture, some dimension.
It's not just like this block of a cabinet,
just sitting there with its doors closed
and no one knows what's in there.
There could be a portal to Narnia,
which would actually be so fun.
When I was a kid, all I fucking wanted was some sort of portal
in my house that would take me to another world
because there's so many great kids' stories
that include that concept, like core line,
one of my favorite movies, a whole time, whatever.
There's this little door in the sitting room
of the house that core line goes through
into another world.
Unfortunately, that world that she goes to is evil.
However, I love that idea and wow,
I wish that that was real.
Okay, next.
A pop of color in unique places.
Okay, but let me elaborate.
Having a weird colored toilet, okay?
Like a randomly a red toilet.
Or like instead of like a glass,
sort of white sink,
it's a like forest green glass sink.
Or you know, a tub having like weird colored tiles on it.
Or taking basic appliances that we know and love
and spicing them up a little bit.
Like we're used to metal door knobs,
but maybe all the door knobs are red.
Like that's so cool.
I love that.
It adds so much character, it adds so much color.
I don't know, like I just think it's so cool.
And I mean, obviously these are things that are not,
like you can't, like most people are not going to go out
and like replace their toilet,
their white normal toilet to go get like a green toilet.
But let's say, you know, your toilet breaks or something
or your door knobs are shitty and you need to replace them anyway.
I don't know, it could be kind of fun to get weird with it a little bit.
Yeah, I haven't integrated any fun pops of color in these ways.
But whenever I see it, I'm elated about it.
Like I'm giddy about it.
For example, there's a store in LA.
Actually, I interviewed Emily Bodie,
who is a fashion designer.
And she has a store for her clothing in LA.
And the toilet, if I remember correctly,
is green with like a black toilet seat.
And it's so cool to me.
And I remember when I saw that, I was like,
oh my god, I wish I would have done that in my house.
It's just fun.
Okay, next we have jewel tones.
Okay, I'm going to read the technical definition of jewel tones
from the nowhere nation.com.
Jewel tones are colors and tones that are derived
from gemstones such as sapphire, ruby, and emerald.
Typically, jewel tones have a high level of color saturation,
which makes them dynamic and eye catching.
Historically, precious and semi-precious gemstones
have been used to signify wealth, status, and royalty.
And so when we see these jewel tones interrupted
into modern designs, they instantly give a sense
of distinction and regalness.
I don't necessarily agree with that last part.
Like, I don't like jewel tones because they make the space
feel more royal or wealthier or more regal.
Like, I just don't align with that.
Like, that's not why I like them.
The reason why I like them is because jewel tones
tend to be deep and rich and warm.
And it sort of mirrors the same sentiment
that I had towards warm, natural wood in the home.
I think rich, deep colors help to create a cozy environment.
Like, something that comes to mind is my grandfather's house.
He has warm wood walls.
Okay, like the walls are wood.
Like, he lives in sort of a cabin vibe.
And that paired with lots of jewel toned pieces,
like, you know, dark reds and deep yellows and deep greens
creates this cozy space that feels homey and feels comfortable.
That's not to say that I don't enjoy other palettes.
You know, like, I also really enjoy something lighter and brighter.
Like, I mentioned earlier, sort of a beachier theme.
Like, when I think of like a beachy home,
I think of like, washed out wood on the floor,
maybe white-paneled walls, blues, like light blues,
maybe faded red, maybe minty green,
like, sort of that sort of palette.
It's a bit more pastel because it's all sort of washed out
and worn from the sun and from all these things.
Like, I love that vibe too.
That is phenomenal.
And that is completely the opposite of jewel tones.
But I would say, for the most part,
I tend to enjoy sort of jewel tones.
In my own home, though, I actually mix kind of any sort of color.
Like, I have like a lot of pastel sort of pieces.
Like, I have like light minty greens in the house.
I have pastel blue in the house.
I have like, beiges and tans going on too,
mixed with jewel tones.
I kind of did a mixture of everything.
I like the depth that the jewel tones bring
to my house and the coziness that it brings.
And the saturation of the colors
makes things so satisfying to look at.
And so I love some jewel tones in the home.
Next, we have weird details.
And this sort of, again, mirrors the sentiment of like
having a green toilet or a red sink or like red door knobs.
Unusual details are just so fun.
You know, there are little things in your home
that just make you smile when you see them.
I've seen so many cool ideas on Pinterest.
Like, for example, bent spoons as drawer pulls.
Instead of using, you know, the sort of standard little pulls.
I saw someone who took vintage spoons, bent them,
and then screwed them onto the drawers
so that it's this like interesting detail that adds character.
But it's also cool because it's taking vintage spoons,
which, you know, maybe are kind of gross and like rusty
and like aren't going to be used anymore.
And turns it into something new and useful.
And I love that vibe.
Other things are like, I don't know,
maybe a little house phone that looks like a duck.
Like, if you watch Jersey Shore at any point in your life,
you probably remember the duck phone.
Their house phone is this sort of duck-shaped phone.
And it's weird, but it's also functional.
Like weird but functional shit is so fun.
Again, like maybe your door knobs are shaped like fruit.
Weird little details like that.
Just bring so much joy.
They bring so much joy when you see them.
Like, every time you go to open a door or something
and you have a weird door knob, it's like, oh my God, that's so fun.
Or every time you go to open a drawer in your house,
like, oh, I love my little spoons as drawer poles.
Or whenever you go to make a call,
well, nobody really uses a house phone anymore.
But let's say you do use a house phone for some reason.
Oh my God, I love that my little house phone looks like a duck.
You know, like that's funny, but also it's special.
Like you're not going to want to throw that out.
Because it brings joy.
Or even like, let's say you're a really big Harry Potter fan.
Okay, maybe in your bathroom, like you have a little hung up map
from Harry Potter.
Like that's a little weird fun detail that I don't know.
Like it's personal to you and it makes you smile when you see it.
But it also kind of looks cool too.
I like shit like that.
Okay, next.
This is so obvious.
But I really prefer for the most part vintage furniture.
For many reasons, number one, I think it immediately removes you
from the trend cycle because similar to fashion furniture
also has trend cycles, right?
And so if you're going to buy new things,
a lot of times they're trendy, they're of the moment.
And I don't know, I think that that's the,
that's also why I love vintage clothing.
And a lot of times I prefer vintage clothing because
when you shop for vintage stuff, you're sorting through
such an eclectic mess of things.
Like there's every aesthetic, every trend
that you can imagine all in one place.
And you're not going to be as swayed by what's trendy
because there's no trends present.
I mean, unless you're at like a highly curated space,
like a really curated vintage store,
but buying things used, whatever.
It's just not only are you giving something in other life,
but also you're making a choice about a piece of furniture
from a more genuine place.
Like instead of choosing it because it's trendy
and it's cool right now, you're choosing it
because you just genuinely like it compared
to everything else that you're looking at.
Like I feel like vintage stuff is just cooler.
Like I feel like the designs are just more interesting.
And maybe that's like just because it's a novelty.
Like I went to a lot of furniture stores,
both new, you know, creating new stuff
and places selling vintage stuff.
And I felt like I was so much more inspired
by the vintage furniture stores
and the prices were the same.
I mean, at times the vintage stuff is actually more affordable
if anything.
Like taking the cost of things out of it,
I just think vintage pieces are more interesting.
I don't know why.
I just find the design to be more intriguing.
I don't know.
Next, I like things that are a bit and perfect.
For example, vintage tiles that are maybe a bit faded
or chipped, vintage pieces that are maybe a bit worn out.
Maybe they have a few stains on them or something.
I love this type of character.
My mom hates it.
Like when I was decorating my house,
she was like, Emma, that thing's beat up.
Like why do you want that?
I'm like, no, but I like it.
It's cool.
Like she's not really down for it.
She likes things to be clean and new and whatever.
Not me.
I like things that have texture.
I have tiles in my kitchen that are,
I believe they're fuck.
I don't remember if they're vintage.
I think they might be vintage.
And so they're all like a different sort of color slightly.
And then on top of that,
the way that they're put in the wall
is sort of imperfect.
Like they're a bit wonky.
And that was done on purpose.
Because there's something very cozy and very human
about things that are imperfect a little bit.
There's something comforting about that in a space.
It's sort of like, you know,
when you're in one of those super, super modern homes
that, you know, every like line is perfect
and everything's perfect and everything's spotless in a way.
Being in a home like that,
you tend to feel uncomfortable.
You're like, oh my god, I feel like I can't be normal in here
because the space is almost intimidating.
When there's little elements of imperfection in the home,
it actually makes you feel,
at least in my experience,
more apt to wanting to just live normally in the home.
Like it's fucking weird to be intimidated by your own home.
Like if something's super modern, perfect, whatever.
It's just intimidating and weird.
So I like when, you know,
a piece of furniture has some stains on it.
It's like, okay, great.
Well, now I can go and stain it some more
and it doesn't matter.
Or like if something, you know,
has like a little rip in it, like, you know,
a couch has like a tiny little rip in it
or something or it has some worn out areas.
It's like, there's something really comforting
and inviting about that.
And it feels like a space that you want to live in,
which is the whole fucking point of a house.
Like it's not this like display.
It should be a livable, warm, cosy home, in my opinion.
Okay, next we have Chrome details.
I fucking love Chrome.
For example, my nightstands are their wood
with like a outline of Chrome.
And then the legs are chrome.
And the little handle to open the little cabinet
is Chrome.
And I don't know why I just fucking love it.
I also have like a lamp in my room
that I'm looking at right now that's like this red sort of
kind of looks like a big light bulb.
Almost and it has a red base.
And then this massive sort of light bulb on top
with this big chrome sort of,
I don't know, you know, like a light bulb has metal
on the bottom.
It sort of looks like that, but it's Chrome.
Love that.
Whenever I see furniture on Pinterest
that has some sort of Chrome detail,
whether it's Chrome legs or like a Chrome trim
or doesn't even matter.
I just love Chrome.
I love a big Chrome lamp.
Like I just, I love Chrome.
I like how it feels sort of weird and futuristic,
but also kind of vintage at the same time.
Like there's definitely a lot of Chrome happening
in mid-century modern designs.
But in that sort of makes it feel retro in a way.
And it does feel retro.
But it also feels cool and like futuristic.
And I like the reflectiveness of it and how it like,
I don't know, just feels sharp and clean and nice.
Like I prefer Chrome over brass or bronze.
That's not to say that I don't have those things in my house
because I actually, I do actually have quite a bit of bronze
and brass.
Like I kind of have every metal in my home that you can imagine,
but Chrome is my favorite.
I don't know, I just love it.
Sort of going back to having like one small piece of art
on a big wall.
I really like when statement pieces are allowed to shine
in a room.
It can be really tempting to want to do more.
You know, want to like overwhelm your dresser
with a bunch of little trinkets and objects and things like that.
Or you know, decorate every single wall with a bunch of stuff
or take every blank surface and just like put a bunch of stuff on it.
But it can be really nice to approach it with a less
is more mindset.
For example, obviously, I've already discussed sort of taking
a painting and putting it on a blank wall,
letting that one piece shine, let it be a statement,
whatever.
But I'm more talking about with objects,
like maybe finding one really cool vase
and putting that on the top of your dresser.
Instead of having like a bunch of different knickknacks
and candles and all this different stuff,
getting one really cool statement piece
and letting that light up the space, you know?
Or maybe keeping the design in your bedroom, very simple,
but having a really interesting statement bed frame.
You know what I'm saying?
Letting certain pieces shine by not going all the way
maximalist, you know?
And just jam packing your space with a bunch of
eclectic weird things.
There is something really fun about that too.
And so I don't necessarily want to,
I'm not shitting on that by saying that I like this other thing.
But I do think that there's something really special
about the balance of having things be simple
but then having these statement pieces that really get to shine.
You get to sort of enjoy the serenity of like a simple space
while enjoying some statement pieces.
You know?
Next, we have unique glass.
Okay.
It's like so random, but I am so attracted to weird glass.
Like a shower that has, you know, those big glass blocks
that you can't quite see through, but it lets the light through.
I love stained glass actually.
Yeah, any sort of like textured glass
that makes this so that the glass is not fully transparent.
Like you can't see all the way through, but it adds texture.
And it still lets light in, but you can't see all the way through.
I love textured fun glass.
That's definitely like kind of more of a retro thing.
Like that's not really happening as much anymore.
But I fucking love it.
And every time I see it, I'm warm and fuzzy inside.
And I don't have any glass like that in my house.
But like my entry table by my front door is made of a bunch of glass bricks.
But that's not really what I'm talking about.
I'm talking more about like fun windows and stuff.
I mean, I think it can also work in like a cabinet
because that's something with like a window.
I like weird windows and weird glass, but especially in the window form.
So nice, because it lets the light in, but you can't see through.
And it adds so much character.
It's just so, oh, it's so cool.
I'm thinking about like if I could add that to my house, like where would I do it?
Maybe in a cabinet, definitely not in any of my windows.
Like it doesn't really work with the design of my house, but in some,
it does and it looks fucking awesome.
Okay, last but not least, we have no throw pillows.
Okay, this is not only for convenience.
This is also for aesthetic and for look.
Like for so many years, I always had throw pillows on my pad.
Like growing up, I always had throw pillows on my bed.
At least one, like it started with the pillow pet.
I had a little pillow pet on my bed growing up.
And I got a little bit older and started to really get into getting creative with my space.
I like begged my mom to take me to TJ Max.
So I could get some throw pillows for my bed.
And I got so many and it clogged up my bed.
And I would throw them all into the ground and it was so fucking annoying.
And now I've graduated to having a bed that has no throw pillows on it.
I have like one little tiny stuffed bear on my bed.
And that's it.
It's just the pillows that I sleep on.
And not only do I love the simplicity, like how it looks, it looks really...
I don't know, there's something like really charming about the way that it looks.
It's just fully just functional.
But also, I think it is less trendy in a way that will make it timeless.
I really love it.
Even on couches though and stuff, I think unless a throw pillow is functional,
I think on a couch it is nice to have like one or two comfortable throw pillows
so you can lay down and stuff on the couch.
I actually think that that's nice.
When I say no throw pillows at all, I'm more referring to the bed.
But now I'm thinking about where other throw pillows are present.
And it's like, it's not quite raining true.
Like I do think a couch could benefit from max two or three little throw pillows
that add to the comfort of the couch.
I think excessive throw pillows are just so sad.
I can't handle it anymore.
They're inconvenient.
They're frustrating.
And they are usually trendy to a point where you're like, I just want to donate these.
Like I don't even like these anymore.
The less throw pillows, the better.
I fucking cannot stand when there's too many throw pillows.
And I'm like, what do I even do with all these?
Like I have to, and then you know, you just end up throwing them on the ground anyway.
I'm all about function meets fashion in all areas of life.
Like if something's not functional, I don't know, I can't get behind it.
When something's not functional, I know it's just a trend for the most part.
I remember on example being like those super mini little thin scarves
that were sort of like early 2000s vibes that you know, you'd sort of wear in the summer.
It was almost like a summer scarf because it's not keeping you warm really.
It's just sort of like an accessory.
Those are cute.
Like play around with it all you want, but it is trendy.
Like that's not like that's already on its way out.
You know what I'm saying?
Or like the double belt trend where people were wearing like two belts.
Again, like that's not functional, that's not going to stand the test of time.
It's going to look goofy at some point.
And listen, I'm not saying there's anything inherently wrong with enjoying these trends.
Like if you really, really, really love it, fuck yeah, just do it.
You know, but also I think it's good to think critically about the trends that we choose to participate in
because we don't want to buy shit and then have it just collect dust.
You know, I guess that's my PSA of the day.
And I'm not trying to be like, I'm not trying to tell you what to do.
You can do whatever the fuck you want, but I'm more speaking to myself.
Like I'm trying to be better about not overconsuming.
You can do whatever you want.
Fuck it's not in my business what you do.
Okay.
So those are my favorite home decor trends.
I hope that you enjoyed this.
And let me know what your favorite home decor trends are.
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Let me know if you want me to do a version of this where I talk about my least favorite home decor trends.
Because if I'm this judgmental, I'm not judgmental in a mean way that I'm judgmental in a fun way.
Okay.
There's a fucking difference.
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