How to Make Your Bedroom Look Expensive
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- In this video, I go over some of my favorite ways for to make your bedroom look expensive. These are some simple design tips that help elevate your bedroom and make it a little more custom and tailored to you.
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00:38 - Upsize Your Duvet
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04:09 - Desaturated Color Palette
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🤣”Im probably not going to be there..” thanks for giving me my first laugh of the day! Great tips!
An LOL moment for me too! "That's a whole other thing"
Got a giggle out of me too… 6:00
Lol yes. He is a crack up. I love his humour 😂
He is so fun and he always just slips the little funnies in and keeps going. Bouncy house with a rug on carpet😂
😂😂😂
I appreciate the utter self awareness of recognizing that "I think it's a good idea" followed by "of course I do; I put it in my own video." Love the inner monologue coming out.
“Want to make your space to feel more expensive?…clean!” 😂 TRUE
@@nancydietz2684 IKR?! After I clean my living room and kitchen my house always looks so much higher end... And then 5 minutes later my dog has shed all over the floor. He's lucky I love him so much, even if he does shed year round and enough that my kid asks if we could stuff a couch with the quantity.
In the past 6 months I have been upgrading my bedroom with a new duvet, pictures in frames, a new nightstand and a new rug. It's definitely achieved a more peaceful feel. But what makes it feel the best is the 5 minutes (at most) I take in the morning to make the bed. I forget how just 5 - 15 minutes a day in different parts of the house can make a difference between a cluttered or dirty room to a peaceful room.
So true! Great tip.
Thank you for the reminder that big impacts don’t need to involve buying new/more things! 🤗🤗🤗
100%!! An unmade bed makes the best bedroom look like a mess. And if you go with a duvet, making the bed is SUPER easy. It really doesn't take much to make your bed if it's just straightening the sheets and pulling up the duvet and throwing your sham pillows back on the bed.
A lazy way...because I suffer from depression or just laziness (mostly Winter)…top the bed with a sheet or quilt at night and keep it made underneath. 😃
Sometimes in the dark days of Winter, I can sleep even better due to the extra bedding cushioning below and just throw the covering in its hidey hole during the day...even better if I can fluff once a day before bed in the dryer and wash once per week during times when things get a bit down.
I know 5-15 minutes doesn't seem like much, but sometimes it is 5-15 minutes you cannot invest elsewhere. Feeding pets, showering, driving by McD for breakfast, emailing someone to handle a task for you. Saying a little prayer.
I also am improving my bedroom and have already started (great thing about the happier Summer days). A new quilt, pulling out those nice sheets from storage, seeing if I can remove/relocate some of the items stored in my bedroom so I can set the sitting area up again. (Storage in bedroom saved $$ but isn't ideal over a storage unit...sellable merchandise (part of a business), so not items to just trash/donate).
Just a thought for others who may hit life struggles which temporarily keep them feeling making a bed is too much hassle, but with time and the practice of seeing it so nice will get back from that temporary time of not having the energy while not losing the peace a made bed affords.
I hope this helps someone.
@@crystalrowan It isn't that difficult to make a bed with sheets, and a blanket either. I despise the obligatory big puffy duvet. If you buy good sheets, pillows and blankets you don't need the shams. The bed will look beautiful.
"You want your place to look more expensive? Clean." 😂😂😂 Love it!
My son pooed on the carpet a month ago, I just cleaned it up now and it looks like a different house.
My husband is a blanket hog. I’ve been upsizing our comforter for years. I’ve always liked the way it looks.
Easiest tip: Make your bed + put your clothes away (dirty and clean)! Those two simple acts really make a room feel upgraded. I always tell my teenage children that if they spent 1 minute making their bed, it would really help to make their room feel cleaner. And also, put your dirty clothes into a container of some kind. I bought a cheap, woven basket at TJ Maxx to put my clothes into at the end of the day so that I didn’t have to just put them on the floor. It really helps!
He did mention that. Watch the video?
Valet chairs are awesome for tidying up if you have few "half worn" garments and only few pieces of jewelry in active duty at any one time.
Imo it looks better than an open rack and there's far less of a resistance to put things on the chair; to the extend many people have just a regular chair that has been consumed by The Pile
@@653j521 I sure did. 😇 I just can’t underemphasize making one’s bed. I’ve known people who spent thousands on renovating their bedrooms, but when they showed me their new space, all I saw was their untidy bed.
Truly.. it can probably not be stated enough. The making of one's bed carries more importance than JUST design style. The psychological impact of making one's bed sets the stage for one's entire day.
When I was struggling with depression YES it was an effort to get that chore done.. but once done the feeling of accomplishment helped to break that sense of inertia.. I adopted the 'DO JUST One thing" approach.. and then you get to do JUST One thing... again.
The success of a Made Bed carries a lot more power than some realize. Hope that makes some sense.
@@faithrada Thank you for sharing 🙂
When we bought a house that required reno, the first project was the bedroom. Repainted the lime green walls and turquoise trim to a colour that was restful. Then the bedroom was relaxing at bedtime and chaos free in the morning. It took a while to finish the rest of the house, but we had calm and clean in one room. 🎉
13:00 - a very quick upgrade for a closet is simply to use matching hangers. Grouping clothes by color also has a large visual impact.
I’ve been following you for some time now, Nick, and I’m growing very fond of you. Your dry sense of humour (those asides!) keeps me laughing and your design advice is so valuable and constructive. Thank you for being you.
Ditto to all the above!! I always know your videos are going to have great information but also because you are you- your wry humor and witty remarks are a crack up. A good boost to my day always!!! You have at it and just go do you.... ha! XXXOOO
Couldn’t agree more! Love ya Nick!
A note on the "organized closet" look - get all your hangers matching. Get them second hand so we don't increase landfill, but if you choose a common style you'll find loads of second hand hangers.
I love adding a subtle pop of colour by having dark sheets and a light duvet cover. Having black, deep purple, or dark teal sheets and shams peek from behind a light cover and shams just feels special.
Choosing king duvet for my queen bed is totally something I can apply right away. Thank you for the tips, great video as always!
Test it out first, I found it so hot and heavy with king duvet on queen bed
@@MissDashwood1 Yeah, I live in the south, so I went for a king sized quilt. Perfect for here in the summer.
It's especially nice if your partner is a blanket hog. I've had a massive duvet for years just out of necessity.
I come for the tips and advice. The entertainment keeps me here.😂❤
The look on your face when you said ‘Acrylic organizer’ was simply priceless. You’re a treasure, and the ONLY CZcams design person I follow.
There IS a duvet solution for a king! It's called super king or western king and they measure 120×120"!! You won't find them off the shelves in bedding stores, however Amazon or Etsy is the solution! Just got one on Prime Day with a new down comforter measuring the same and it's a game changer!
I too have been purchasing king sized quilts for my queen sized bed purely for the health of our relationship. I have a partner that rolls like a hot cinnabon, i NEED that extra quilt 😂
And also because I live in a rental and not in my home country so its easier to hide 4 large suitcases under bed with that quilt
10:27 This is where I keep my CPAP machine 😂😅
I did place it on a decorative tray.
To be fair, those things are expensive! Who else has a $1K accessory on their night stand 😅
Yep, the good ol' Cpap has a place next to the bed too! It doesn't exactly scream luxury.. it's more like, "Oh goody, I get to sleep next Mrs. Vader"! As my husband likes to say. 😅
Desaturate your bedroom!
Yes. Yes. Yes!
Done!
Please Nick, don’t ask me to take my television out! Not just yet!
Love you. Your “quirks,” & your videos!
*Nick knows!
😊
Oops, I am an advocate for NO tv in the bedroom. Hope you will be someday. But I'm 65.
@@FTG2EliIn the age of phones being the new TV, I no longer even turn on my living room TV. CZcams is about all I watch these days. I have the TV in the living room for the once every two months I play a video game, but that's now about it. A TV in the bedroom though might be a nice idea if you have company over that are sleeping in the living room (because you don't have a guest bedroom) and want a space of your own to watch TV at night.
@@FTG2EliI agree on the no TV in the bedroom. I am working on keeping my phone out but otherwise I keep my bedroom as a sanctuary from electronics, work, and the outside world.
Do I get points for only watching CZcams on my television in my bedroom?
I can’t. I just can’t. Not yet, anyway!
I DO have a television in my guest room, too!
Nick! I can hear the “eye roll” now!
I appreciate the comments & the “thumbs up!”
I respect the “thumbs down,” too!
Have a great weekend all! 👍👎
Yeah, I was afraid he was going to say to take it out. I'd just have to say no, sorry to that.
You are so entertaining!!! I have never felt better since I’ve cleaned off ALL the surfaces in our Master. It’s serene. Great tips. 🇺🇸
I prefer bedspreads to duvets and quilts, and I've been buying king size for years because the industry has made these items smaller over the years (no doubt to save production costs). I do the same thing with blankets. I with you on this. I have a good-sized bedroom, and I have a cedar chest at the foot of the bed in which I keep be and bath linens. And it definitely gets used as seating too. I also have a small easy chair and ottoman in a reading nook. (I'm quite short, so a diminutive chair works for me.) I use it pretty much every day. A comfy chair in the bedroom helps make the room a sanctuary.
I agree about the size, I have a queen duvet on my dbl bed and there's barely any overhang, might go up to a king!
Could you be so kind to explain for non-americans/non-native-speakers what's the difference between a duvet and a blanket? I googled, but i dont get it.
@@nanamuskuri6630A duvet is a fabric envelope with stuffing, ideally down or feathers, but can be any sort of "filling" if you envision the whole thing as a sandwich sealed on all sides. Sometimes called a comforter, it commonly has drawn over it another decorative fabric envelope which can be taken off and washed often or replaced with another differently patterned or colored one. This is called a duvet cover. A blanket is a flat piece of fabric with no stuffing and no need of such a thing, being commonly of warmer stuff or thicker fabric. Wool, say, instead of finer weave cotton or linen or silk, which duvet covers are usually made of. I hope this helps. By the way, many Americans don't know these different things any more than you. They are considered girlish and unmasculine, or beneath one's notice by many folks, even those who have them on their own beds.
@@susanprendergast7384 thank you so very much!
"blanket" was for me the universal word for the cover to put over yourself when you sleep.
So in my country it's kind of normal to have a duvet, that's why I didn't get the difference!
Thanks again for taking the time to explain ♥️
@@nanamuskuri6630 You're welcome. I was told I was a pretty good explainer years ago, so I enjoy it
Polarising age-old design conflicts such as rug over carpet etc might be a good idea for a future video and discussions. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
Thank you for pointing out the acrylic organizers! As they are being showcased in so many channels, I felt like I was the only one that felt that way. YES for chairs in the bedroom. I am blessed with a large room and the bed is very uncomfortable for me when I am reading or sketching or onlining..............Thank you Nick! I agree with everything in this video. Due to expense I couldn't afford to buy new bedding years ago. So I used the King sized covering I had on a twin! I got lost in the bed, 'in a good way'!
Omg I love the “new kids on the block, backstreet boys, one direction” era meter! Hahaha
I’ve been purchasing king sized comforters and blankets for my queen sized bed forever! My preference, as well!
My old queen-size cream quilt bedspread fit like a too-short pair of pants so I upsized to a king-size cream quilt bedspread. But because the two mattresses combined were still too thick, even the king-size bedspread wasn't enough. Sooooo, I placed the old bedspread between the two mattresses and the new bedspread on top. Voila! An American solution to Chinese sizing! Sometimes, you just have to think outsided the zippered bag!
Great fix! Congrats to you!!!
I sized down and had a pile of moving quilts. I store them under my mattress, making it a bit taller and firmer.
Exactly, I have a cal king and it’s hard finding anything to aesthetically covers the mattress because of the thickness. If I don’t use a bed skirt (hard to find a good fit for the height of my bed frame) I put a comforter on the bed frame and the mattress on top. Works well for me.
@@chrism9294 Isn't it interesting that, nowadays, nothing normal fits. People have vehicles too large for shrinking garages. Clothes on Amazon have to be labelled "True to size" because, apparently, size doesn't matter to the manufacturers. People are getting more obese even as airplane seats get smaller. Gosh, I thought stuff like this wasn't supposed to happen in capitalism. LOL
I work a lot harder on decorating the shared living spaces in my home & neglect the bedroom as a designed space. Kind of funny, my husband is the opposite, he will leave the living or dining room more cluttered or messy, than our room. Combined- we clean and take care of all the spaces 😊. I am inspired to work a bit more with the bedroom design. Thanks for sharing your opinions - and facts. Let’s face it - they’re were a lot of facts shared here.
I rent a two bedroom condo with wall to wall carpeting. I have an area rug in the living room which I plan on switching to the master bedroom when I find one I like for the living room. I also want one for the dining area. I hate not having hardwood floors but to make the beige wall to wall kind of disappear, I really love area rugs.
I went for navy blue for my bedroom and it makes it feel so calming and cosy. Doesn't make the room feel small either
Similar.. succulent by sw.
You are so funny Nick and very entertaining. I have people look at me strange on the train when I suddenly laugh out loud watching you! Great videos and design tips! Keep up the good work.
Hubby and I each have our own queen comforters on our queen bed :) Interestingly enough, speaking of closets, my hubby and adult kid were talking, and them saying they'd prefer armoires or wardrobes to a closet. I already use an armoire for some of my things, and I love it. Small condo, very little closet space... the armoire fits inside an alcove just perfectly :)
Both fold in half and side by side .....🇩🇰
Coverlets for life. Way easier to launder and no shifting filling.
This is my goal. A programmable thermostat so my bedroom is the perfect temperature for sleeping every night of the year, and a simple machine-washable cotton waffle weave blanket or two that will be all the warmth I need. Pile the insulation on the walls, not on the bed!
Just a tip if you live in an earthquake zone like me, please use canvas art or something light weight like a patterned rug, macrame or whatever hung above your bed in case it falls during a quake. Glass pictures with frames are going to fall and break your face. I have put nails on both sides of the pictures so when things start moving they won't go side to side, but lets be honest when your iron becomes a projectile you need to run. Since Nick lives in Vancouver he should be well aware of the need for this even though it isn't like LA with a quake every month. The big one is now due in the Pacific Northwest.
I love bright colors, but I tend to go for softer colors to help promote the feeling of rest so lighter or desaturated colors make sense to me.
Thanks Nick . I would add smells. Nothing ruins a room more than a musty dusty odour or a scent that is so strong even the animals wont go in.
Could you please do a video on rug sizes and placements? How big should a bedroom rug be? Should it always go under the bed? What about an open plan with living and dining in the same room?
Yes to this. The rug thing is so confusing!
I have expensive bedding, and two dog crates. They pretty much cancel each other out.
More lovely content as always, Nick!
Please do bathroom next and then kitchen! 😍 this is a great series
You are so spot on and so funny! Love the tipps and your confidence . My absolute favourite design channel! A big fan. Thank you!!!
@ 4:51 LOL!!!! I enjoy your videos and all your ideas, but absolutely loooooove your subtle sense of humor,.
I put a chair in my bedroom and added a throw and a nice pillow. One day I threw a sweatshirt that I had been wearing onto the chair and my dog immediately claimed the chair and the sweatshirt! Everytime I grab the sweatshirt to wash it, my dog gives me the evil eye until I return it to the chair! Yes, my 5.5 lb dog rules my house.
I get it ! Color coordinating blanket across the foot of the bed for one of my small dogs - she likes the window view & also cool breeze during her nap time . What we do for love ... 🐾🐾💙
Back in the 60s my dad had my Beatles and Stones posters framed for me! I loved it!
You have so many great ideas plus once again your sense of humor was on fire. You are so witty. I always get great advice and an lol while watching your videos. 😂
I have a seating area in my large bedroom and i never sit there so you got that right for sure. But also, as you said, it looks inviting to have a nice place to sit. Great tips.
One of my favorite channels!
I totally agree with this approach and happy to have done it the "right" way!
Thx!
Wow Nick, you were on a tear here. As always, great ideas and suggestions. I went back to my own bedroom after the video...actually looked pretty good according to your advice. Thanks again
Great advice, as always! I hope this day brings you JOY as you've brought joy (with a wee bit of snark) to all of us!
Thank you Nick for bringing so much joy AND personality to decorating. My home flooded and as I’ve been packing up to move out for the redo, it’s been so motivating to listen/watch you - been through all your videos, thanks for the company and inspiration!
Great ideas! Love your humor! You make me laugh with your candid comments! I am in the middle of a total home remodel (yikes) and scooped up some good styling ideas from you! So glad I found you! Thanks, Nick!
Your videos are addicting, I'm sitting there absorbing the info and then you make me laugh too!!! Its a twofer!
I have a little corner in my bedroom for a wing chair, away from where my husband works in his home office. I close the door and have many phone conversations there without disturbing him.
So glad i have that chair in there!
Love your videos. So glad that you share your light.
When can we get a full tour/view of your space. I’ve loved and have watched you for a few years now and really only get to see a styled corner every time. Would love to see how you incorporate your many tips in your own home!
YES! Lol I agree!
No shade, LOVE you Nick; but he always seems to be OVER a design style/decor/colors and suggests that things he recomended two months ago are now starting to feel outdated.
It's because his house is not a home, it's a set. I can never be happy chasing the trends and making sure it's in style. comfort is key
Their job is to sell the idea of an ideal home. But I agree, an ideal home isn't filled with branches and lamps. It's honestly where you feel most comfortable
I love this guy. His videos are educational and very funny at the same time.
As always, thank you for the great tips--but also for the chuckles along the way. I always get a kick out of your funny comments and asides. Thank you, thank you!
Yes! Sizing up on the duvet helps to minimize fighting over the covers, too.
Thanks to you, I invested in really good towels and sheets (from Brooklinen) and I went nuts buying rugs. After my cheap new flooring got dings in the first few days, i layered different rugs all over throughout my tiny home, nowhere us it more plush then around the bed. I consider the ability to walk around cleanly barefooted on soft carpets to be the ultimate luxury.
Great tips Nick!
Oh my God, I love love love you!! Always bang on, and motivating, Thank you Nick! (ok, I'm going to tidy up now-ish)
Thank you for making me laugh. You are a tonic, I like your suggestion and that you don't dictate.
HI Nick. I just have to say, what a great guy you are. This is the first time I've ever seen one of your videos and I really enjoyed your humorous, yet practical approach. I'm-a gonna go watch the living room one now... 🤗
Recently painted my room from yellow and orange (from the last tenant) to cream and a rust accent wall. So much more peaceful and elevated. This video is now making me think about a rug though!
I love all of your videos. They totally make sense.
This is one of the most enjoyable of your wonderful videos. I laughed my way through, along with learning a few things. 😊 Thank you!
I totally agree about the duvet! I downsized from a queen to a double and I use my queen duvet and I love it 😍
For keeping things organized, I love an organized room, but every so often I get overwhelmed. Between ADHD and sometimes depression, things accumulate on my bed stand. And then it's overwhelming to get it organized again. But then when I do organize, it's calming. Sometimes it's a vicious circle.
Love your point about color saturation 👍🏻 I bought a house that had a deep green accent wall in the bedroom. It made me uncomfortable. I’ve always been pleased with green walls, so I opted to paint the entire room a soft & luminous green. What a lovely difference!
Even in small bedrooms benches are great if they can double as storage! Great for blankets or shoes!
Great tips!! I always enjoy watching your videos. You are so funny and entertaining at the same time. I recently found you on CZcams and so glad I did. Thank you❤️
I was excited to see your new video upload!
I went from a king to queen bed. I was not going to part with my king pillows so I kept my king size comforter and shams. It looks so much better than it did on the king bed! It definitely does make the bed look more expensive.
I’ve been using a kind comforter on my queen bed for years and I love it! It makes for such a cozy feel.
It also makes it easier for two people--one is less likely to steal all the covers. :)
I 100% agree with the upsizing the bedding for your bed works. I have always done this. In the UK, I feel you never have enough to be comfortably warm in bed if you have a double/king bed and duvet. Plus it looks soo much better when the bed is made up and its a great place to add some colour to the room and give it character as I stay natural on the walls/floor.
To oversized the bedding on a king bed, use 2 twins or even 2 queens and each covers half of the bed. Double duvets (one duvet for each partner) is coming in northern countries (ie Iceland) so each sleeper has their own duvet and there are no blanket hogs.
That sounds wild to me- I typically sleep alone and already it sends me into a tizzy when I wake up somehow tangled in my one sheet and one duvet 😅
Great tips! I am one of those people with brighter walls (Benjamin Moore Wildflower)! 😮 I love the crisp neat contrast with the white woodwork. We also have lots of window to break it up. A rug with pale beige, light bleu and pink with a touch of Navy tones the color down and give me a ton of accent options throughout the year!
Have a great week! 😊
I once rented a bedroom in a beautiful beach house and it has been painted the most beautiful deep blue. I loved it so much I had white bedding and drapes, it was awesome. Now I’ve got boho with a muted pink and natural tones. Love it too.
Great video! Thanks Nick! ❤
Wonderful tips Nick! I've been doing the king blanket and quilt on a queen bed for years (we have a high queen bed) and love the draped look and feel it brings to my space. I also have framed art over the bed and on adjacent walls. Also have a lot of textures, throw blanket, accent pillows, waffle bed blanket, quilting, carpet, and floor to ceiling linen draperies (a must have for a lux look). I do have enough room for a end of bed bench and a sitting chair. But I do think the room would benefit by ditching the chair, so I'm thinking that over. I recently purged and reorganized my closet (what a game changer when you're getting ready every morning) and need to install my puck lights in there to complete that area. Since I have storage in my night stands (highly recommend them) to tame all the bedside clutter, keeping the night table for evening essentials only. All of these features create a very lux look and feel to my space, so your tips were very validating in that I seem to be on the right track. BTW, we have never had a TV in the bedroom, as we want it to be a peaceful and relaxing place. Thanks again for the video, keep up the great work!
Love 😂, love 😂, love 😂your sense of humor! Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips!
love love love your videos...enjoyed with a big smile
I never thought of oversized duvets. Thank you
Why do I love Nick so?!! Your personality is so fun!!!!
Hey we listen to you because we respect your professional opinion, love your style! I’m inspired
I love your videos. Great suggestions always. ❤
I've been doing the "king on a queen bed" duvet/comforter thing for YEARS. Lots of draping, plus I have a cast-iron bed frame, and I put my bed at an angle in a corner, so the damn pillows ALWAYS fell on the floor. Not anymore. I bought king-sized pillows for the shams, and they stay in place and keep the bed pillows from falling through the headboard. And it looks hella good! I also have a designated seating area with a fireplace (totally sexy!) where I have an overstuffed loveseat & two ottomans. Lots of textures, lots of warmth. And no, I am not Gwyneth. I live in Ohio, and having a humongous house is doable here!
On a budget such a thing is totally possible here in Ohio even in the big cities. But, "Shh!" don't be telling people how cheap it is to live here or they'll all want to move here and the cost of living will be jacked up sky-high. Just keep telling them how uncool it is here, how totally not chic.
@@susanprendergast7384 LOL! My bad! It's totally uncool to live here...not chic at all!
One last comment on the bedroom…
It’s desaturated. It’s warm. It’s relaxing. It’s clutter-free. My bed is anchored with a nice rug.
The first thing I do when I get out of bed in the morning is MAKE MY BED!
There is a great video on CZcams of a “5 Star ⭐️ General,” I believe, giving a commencement speech. It’s a must-see as ALL of @NickLewis videos are must-sees!
As I still “work from home,” (I won’t give the point of the speech away), it’s an important step in starting your day!
Have great days all! 😊
Nick, you bring me joy ! 😄
love the painting in "add a rug"
A deep-night colour is an option I prefer for bedroom walls. Presently I have a deep chocolate ganache, but also have used navy blue, hunter green and charcoal gray to near black. Never got around to trying purple, but that would be interesting as would red. The outer space-like darkness is great for deep. Light absorbing ceiling paint in deep-shades much darker than builder's white also helps to create a near light-free environment. Other than perhaps a library/den I wouldn't do the rest of the rooms that way, but I love my cave-like bedroom.
Loved my purple-based red with dark purple accents. Currently have a dark purple with gray & white accents. Love it!
I used SW Anchors Aweigh in my bedroom, and even though the LRV is super low, it was too vibrant, especially with direct daylight. Definitely switching to a desaturated color. Thanks for the advice!
This is such a fine blend of decorating tips and stand up comedy!
4:48 I like saturated colors in the rest of the house but I chose to do desaturated colors in my bedroom because it is more relaxing, which i think is important
Thanks you're so awesome!😊
Hang a ceiling to floor curtain with nice large rod if no doors for the closet
I thought the idea was to get only the down duvet one size up. That is, if you have a queen size bed, you still buy a queen size duvet 'cover', but you stuff it with a king size down duvet.
Or, you stuff 2 down duvets inside a duvet cover of the same size.. I've heard that too.
I think that may depend on the climate more than anything. Where we live it's extremely hot and I can't imagine putting two duvets in one cover, we would roast!
The first suggestion on your list is key, so thank you for passing it on. I accidentally bought a king-size duvet cover for my queen-size bed about 20 years ago. And wow, it looked great when I put in the bed, so I didn't return it. I've been buying kings ever since, and I often recommend it to friends.
Thank you for all these great tips 😊new follower and loving all the good advice and I had to take a second look you remind me a bit of drew 😊I follow him as well so thanks for all the goodies on here
Nick, you continue to provide excellent ideas and food for thought in home decor. But the real reason I continue to watch your show is your sharp sense of humour mixed with a soupcon of attitude and self deprecation. Clearly, you know your stuff and let us know that if we want to hold onto that novel wooden spoon rack with enameled spoons from every national park in the country, we should just have at it! Your tone and expression are flawless. Thank you! (I don't have any spoons to display.)
"I'm probably not gonna be there". Good one, Nick. Got a big laugh out of me.
Sooo…. If you have the king bed there is no way to get that lux look. The king coverlets, duvets, etc are too small. I finally found an actual matelasse bedspread that is over sized and drapes to the floor. I love it! It may seem a bit out of fashion but it’s perfect. I have dust ruffles but I would not have to have them, it’s that large. Washable and dry-able. Win win.
1:53 we have a superking on top of a king. It’s lovely! As well as a king on top of a queen in the quest room. Highly recommended.