bad interior design trends (& what to do instead!) pt. 2

would love to see a video where you talk about spaces that don’t match your preferred aesthetic but are still successfully designed! like examples of say farmhouse done right or something.

I actually love the sh*t talking because explaining why something is bad is genuinely insightful

Can we talk more about good design that isn’t expensive?

cried with gratitude for the rational comments about the pure evil of colour-coordinated bookshelves

I agree with your points but I love how when you said "good design does not need to be expensive" you inserted a picture of a 200€ folding chair

I'm obsessed with your insight on authenticity and designing within the parameter of your budget, as a new grad I always see people fill their new apartments with cheap mass-produced furniture/decor and I wish there was more nuanced advice for them that isn't only saying "buy vintage." It would be amazing if you could make more videos in this space - like how you would go about fully designing a space given certain parameters

I agree that the architectural elements of a house should be consistent inside and out. Where l differ is in the aspect of not having an alternative to an expensive natural material. Engineered timber and luxury vinyl planks are far more durable in high traffic areas with children and pets etc compared to natural timber flooring. Additionally easier maintenance. I know because l've had both. As for velvet from natural fibres, in Australia, one metre of velvet from 89% cotton and 11% polyester is $110.00. So assuming a tub chair needs 8 metres, the fabric alone is $880.00. This is the starting point. You need to purchase an existing tub chair and then pay for the frame to be professionally upholstered. I would guess that 85% of your viewers live in modest homes with an average income of $50,000 - $70,000 AUD. The cost of living does not allow for the average home to afford luxurious items. I think you are on a slippery slope of making interior design elitist. The financially average, and modest person wants the best that they can afford without going into further debt. If we all adhered just to natural materials most people would have to be minimalist and only have pine furniture. Wool, silk, linen, leather, oak, walnut, beech, birch, Victorian ash, hardwood, rubber wood, stone, marble, porcelain, brass and copper are all expensive. Bamboo and glass are the only truly budget friendly natural materials.

Authenticity! I can't afford hardwood floor today for my little house, but instead of buying cheap wood-look vinyl now, I'm saving for real wood in 6-12 months. Good design requires patience. Will I get a good ROI on installing hardwood floor in my tiny, boring, box of a home...? Who knows. But I will enjoy it for as long as I live here.

I loved the way you articulated why these trends aren’t good instead of saying “just don’t.” When you were talking about the color coded bookshelves and the full spectrum being unsophisticated I found it very validating! Great video. 😊

We are making a lime-washed interior and I thought your criticism was going to be that none of the walls in your pictures were actually lime-washed. They were just painted with a paint made to look like lime. We are painting our whole house for like 10 euros with agricultural lime that we slake ourselves and which bubbles like a cauldron like the Romans used to do. And we are doing it because we are insulating our walls with hemp and lime so our house will breathe and our house will be eco friendly. Lime-wash is good for killing mould, bugs, and is pretty fire resistant, unlike the paint in the pictures. Real lime-wash is magical. That paint is like fake marble tiles and wood print luxury vinyl flooring.

Would you consider doing a video on subscriber submissions? Either reviews or responding to “how do I do x with this space?”

I love the distinction between fake and authentic velvet! the difference is huge.

I've seen quite many people making their "design trends that need to stop!" videos and I like the way you're doing it: picking things that I actually haven't heard anyone talk about yet but definitely are ripe for discussion, and giving it a fair critique with actionable suggestions for alternatives! Love that. I design 3d model houses as my hobby and I definitely have used things you have said in videos haha

While you obviously don't have to like polyester fabrics, I just wanted to point that not all polyester velvet is created equally. There are massive differences in quality and not all polyester velvet looks and feels as cheap as the velvet on some of the pictures you featured. Personally, I hate the cheap kind and feel neutral on the better quality polyester velvet. Best quality of good quality polyester velvet is probably that it tends to be more scratch resistant with cats.

Did I just watch design content on YouTube that is professional, insightful and helpful? Am I hallucinating?

Couldn't agree with you more on the color coded rainbow book thing. What is that madness? You're a treat to watch Noah! Your voice is sooo soothing.

Spot on with jewel tones as a way to cheaply convey luxury.

When I got married my husband had an old 1930s couch. We had it reupholstered in a green velvet blend of some kind. It lasted through children and dogs. I know it had polyester because of some hot liquid damage. Not all fabric blends look cheap. It was a great choice.

As an architecture student I typically agree with authenticity of materials, and for most things I agree, but I have come across lots of faux wood flooring that I can’t even tell is fake unless I’m feeling it with my hands. When choosing vinyl flooring you have to be picky with what you end up with, and you have to look through the bundles and make sure that there isn’t much variation in the pattern. The key is to let it blend in, because if it stands out then you’re going to be too focused on it

So recognisable! I always hated laminate and the weird velvet with chrome furniture. And people didnt get that, it is so commonplace. Now i know i am not alone.