Add Charm to a Charmless Space: Apartment Friendly + No Reno

Aww you literally made the video we suggested! I appreciate that a lot and it really helps 😊❤️ I live in Singapore so it’s mostly ultra modern high rise apartments. And it’s a tropical island, so sadly a beautiful faux fireplace will never make sense here. But YES to mixing vintage and contemporary! Btw, congrats on almost reaching 5000 subscribers! That’s quick but very well deserved 💕

When a former colleague moved into a very sterile apartment, she used warm wood furniture, old Persian rugs and paint to do exactly what you’re recommending here. She created a comfortable, carefully curated home that belied the plain walls. That was 20+ years ago. To this day, her home is a favorite of mine.

Perhaps in a separate video, can you expand on the point of considering your exterior environment to inform your interior decisions? Like where is the line before a space becomes too “theme-y”? How does one incorporate older items in a way that doesn’t feel like a historical recreation (especially for those that prefer vintage/antique styles)?

Just love your creativity and how something simple can be changed with a little creative thinking of decor❤️

I'm so tickled that I found your channel Christina. I have such a modern home and miss the details of a more cottage style home. The idea of bringing in a mantel to add some romantic lines into this rectilinear, modern home makes my heart sing. I'm so excited to start looking for one. EEEE! Thank you!!!

Love your voiceover voice, it's very calming 😊

Great ideas and visuals! Your focus on the intuitive aspect is just what I am looking for.

We moved into our newly built home last September. I had some "character" pieces, but I've been vintage shopping to borrow some history and depth from other people's old possessions. It's a fun, on-going journey. The secret sauce for the cinnamon bun. :-) Great music, BTW.

Such good content and education Miss thang ❤

love this one!!

Love this video as always Christina!

Wonderful, Christina :) It's Zen and the Art of Interior Design! Deep insights yet fully accessible tips - thank you. Home can be anywhere we decide to create a home. The ultimate 'secret sauce' (one of my hubby's favourite terms, too) is infusing your home space with your best self through the care you put into it. Spending time deliberately contemplating and lovingly putting together the evolving artwork that is your home puts you in that flow zone and in touch with its essence (it whispers prompts to you about what it wants you to do on it). Even if all you do is move a piece of artwork into just the right spot. Your home 'thanks’ you for your attention, and you can hang out together within it like a couple of besties enjoying each others' company. This leaves a feeling, an energy, that pulls every other detail together and 'just feels good' to you, your family and your guests. A cared-for, well-curated home develops not only its own character (and therefore charm) but its own distinct soul.

Thank you for taking time to make your videos. You are so genuine and I love your ideas.

This was so helpful and inspiring thank you!

Yes, see you tomorrow lol. Decisions decisions. :)

Your videos are informative and fun to watch ❤

I love everything about your approach to design! Can't wait for the next video....

You always have such great tips. Thanks for sharing.❣️

Very informative thank you, the examples were all beautifully designed, very inspirational

Love the emphasis on mixing contemporary with vintage pieces. Also your point about lamps in a room. Lighting with lamps create a wonderful ambiance in a room. Thanks Christina. Xx