How to Decorate Your Historic Home
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Have you ever looked at a home design magazine and drooled over the rooms, wishing you could duplicate the look but are unsure how? Today we will share with you some basic interior design principles you can implement to create your dream space, true DIY style ! This particular video deals with how to
We have a beautiful Victorian home for sale, and we’ve found that many buyers just cannot envision the space as it can be. So, we’ve decided to stage her and take you along for the ride.
Before we get started, remember, “taste” and “quality” are NOT synonymous with expensive, neither is “expensive” synonymous with taste or beauty- and yes, those are two different sentiments. The idea is to create a home that appears to be carefully curated, and filled with things you LOVE!
Then, once you have your things about you, you can use the basic principles that are constant throughout art and design to create your space.
Principle one:
Create your foundation
Principle two: use perspective/depth of field: foreground, mid-ground, background
Principle three: utilize your vertical plane. Work with tall, medium and short items in groups of three.
It really is that simple. You can use these home decor design principles you can then create exquisite vignettes that will delight your eye everywhere you look.
Create little areas of beauty that allow your eye to rest as it travels around the room. Use light to create the illusion of even more depth and height.
Most importantly, surround yourself with things you love. Make your home a sanctuary where you feel comfortable. And if you are staging your home to sell, create a space where anyone would feel comfortable.
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Fantastic video, and an absolutely beautiful home!
I love when Laine gets a little playfully salty/sassy like the bit with the desk. 😂 I adore Pearl's updated design so very much, and I hope she finds new owners who love her as she is and will appreciate her and all the hard work you put into her for many years to come!
The dining room wallpaper is perfection!!!!!
I agree
So well done! I think the hang up a lot of people have is they realize how much crap of their own they will have to get rid of in order to do this “Pearl” justice. ❤️🤣
This type of instruction with the pace of the visuals is so helpful. Not everyone has innate design abilities, and you broke it down very well. Color and space are so important, as is light. Our dining room is in the center of the house, and has no windows. There's a wide arch between it and the living room, and interior French doors on the other side, but it can still be quite dark. I've used mirrors at both ends to reflect the light, and replaced the wood knobs on the built-in china buffet with faceted crystal ones. I use a lot of crystal pieces and silver candlesticks to pick up more light. I always wanted that typical English Country red dining room, but realized we needed something lighter. We did a pink faux finish using a cranberry glaze (removing much of the glaze with a wallpaper paste brush). With our antique furnishings and the barrel ceiling, the room is magical at night. My friend says she feels like she's in the cafe from La Boheme. I have had to dial back my love of knicknacks due to my big boy cat who loves to leap up and inspect things, and will not leave silk flowers along. Hope you are feeling better, Laine. Best of luck finding the right person for Pearl. Such a special home. :)
Sizing furniture to a rooms scale is crucial-I see so many homes where the sofas and chairs are way to oversized. And usually fitting a king size bed into an older home is challenging and overtakes the space. Great decorating tips!
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I really felt like maybe it was a mistake not to have a third bedroom, thinking it was a selling point, but the office became THE selling point, in my eyes. So well done.
Oh, my!! Thank you for sharing your design techniques and providing your viewers a final review of this wondrous home.
It is a shame you have to defend your design choices, which you handled with grace.
You two are by far better than anything hgtv could offer. Well done...again.
And that peachy pink door of the bath in the bedroom, perfection! The painting is so beautiful in the bath!
Best ad ever! I love that you aren't afraid to show your dogs and the joy they give you. And thank you for this design tutorial. My long narrow living room with the fireplace in the middle of a long wall has been difficult for me.
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Your tips on decorating are amazing! Most good decorators that try to explain their methods can't articulate how they do it. Best lesson on interior design I've ever heard. Thanks!
That wisteria painted around the window of that lovely bedroom, is my favorite thing ever❣ And that closet surround is genius!
You have just proven how important staging is! People can actually see how big your furniture is and that it all fits in beautifully and comfortably then compare to thier own. Absolutely gorgeous, great work you two ❤
Wonderful decorating lessons! You gave great advice about arranging one's space! I love what you did in the study, where you brought the pink roses from outside to the little chair in the corner! Perfect balance from outside to in. I wish I could be Pearl's forever caretaker, so I hope you find someone special who will love her!❣
I'm amazed at how large it still looks after placement of all the furniture and decor! It's such a beautiful home, and everything you've done makes it truly shine all the more so now. I earnestly hope that someone will snatch Pearl up soon! What a jewel it is!
Love how books are artistically arranged and used to prop decor.
I can’t believe how rude people are! Pearl is beautiful! Love how you decorated her. Thanks for all the great decorating tips. Looking forward to your next project. You both work hard.
Wow! I loved this. Thank you Laine! I'm a minimalist by nature. I'll find amazing items but then think 'I'll just have to clean it.' My living room literally has a couch & lamp. I find houses like this super beautiful but when I've tried to mimic it, it looks like someone emptied their thrift sale in my house! I'll keep these lessons in mind.
BTW, I didn't see the comments on the office but when you said them I laughed, who actually thought the shelf was the desk?! 😅
Right?!😂❤
Pearl was beautiful before staging! However, now even those of us who do not have your eye and talent can see just how lovely it would be to live here!! Thank you for all of the decorating lessons!
I think I have fallen in love with Pearl even more now!! Laine and Kevin, you both have done a fabulous job with her! I wish I could afford her!
It was obvious the built in cabinets weren’t a desk! And your rooms are large… on camera my 3500 sq ft craftsmen also looks small.
You decorate beautiful. You work hard and bring these homes back to life! I can’t wait to see the others you purchased in the beginning of your journey on You Tube.
You’ve taught me so much. And I appreciate more than you know! Learning from you makes me feel like a pro! ( I’m not) lol
My husband is even putting down a vapor barrier In the raised part of the foundation that isn’t out basement. Why? Bc you taught me how important it is. I was able to get all that alligator shellac smoothed out… denatured alcohol… and steal wool… you taught me. I’ve brought back all my original door hardware and crystal door knobs. I knew how to tell if upstairs trim was always painted or if I should strip it… I’ve learned period appropriate items to use. And now I get to learn how to better decorate with all the antiques and pottery ( ironstone)… antique quilts and oil paintings… silver… brass… I’ve I inherited and collected.
Don’t let anyone make you feel like you need to defend yourself! You’re way too good for that. You work too hard… and you guide so many of us
Perl is beautiful. She has plenty of room. Everything always looks smaller on camera. Her spaces are everything they should be. The lighting is stunning! Anyway… good luck. She will sell soon. It’s just a hard economy with interest rates right now. Hold tight for what you deserve for all your hard work. Can’t wait to see the others you purchase a couple years back!
God bless and thank you for everything I’ve learned from watching your channel
Wow! What an amazing comment. Thank you for that. This my me feel like we’re not just shouting into the wind. Bless you!
Exquisite. Eclectic without being fussy about it. There is a consistent ease and airiness to it. Great job, y’all.
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Love it when you educate us.🥰 Design class was a blast.
I've been decorating with antiques in my own home for years and just realized I've been following some of these rules and didn't know it, lol. I'm big on creating balance with color and good symmetry, otherwise a room will drive me crazy. Still, I learned some new things, like grounding the wood table with a rug when you have a wood floor. I'm getting ready to decorate my dining room and just decided yesterday I should put a rug under the table. 😂😂 Thanks for a clear, concise, and helpful decorating lesson.👍
This is a work of art. It is so refreshing to see people who appreciate and love the beauty of history. Love all of your beautiful antiques styled in this home.
THANK YOU ! Showing how pearl could be style will help a lot of people. Pearl is a one of a kind and the right person will be so happy to have her! What you two have done to save pearl in every room is amazing !!!
THE DINING ROOM!!! BEYOND GORGEOUS... SIGH ...
The entire house is lovely but I could happily wake up in that yellow bedroom for the rest of my life. Outstanding!
Wow, Pearl is gorgeous! Thank you for all the tips on decorating, I love every room. I hope this will help sell Pearl, I just wish I could buy her!❤
Thank you for the design lessons. I don’t do to bad but I will improve after seeing this. Can’t believe Pearl wasn’t bought the first day she went for sale.
Pearl needed the vision brought to life. Now that people can see it, they’ll do her justice. Win- win!
Every room is gorgeous. I love the wallpaper and tile throughout the house and the pantry is so inviting. Having the refrigerator and microwave in there allows the kitchen to continue to look like it's original period. I enjoyed your tips and tricks. I don't like putting furniture up against the walls unless the room is too narrow, and I enjoy turning furniture slightly out of the corners to add depth and surprisingly more space. You both did such a great job.
Laine, 😊 I Love this video. Pearl is such a wonderful example of you and Kevin’s talent. Your design and construction abilities are amazing. I’ve been following you for some time now and can’t think of enough adjectives to describe how much I admire your perseverance and hard work. The end product certainly speaks for itself. Watching from PA. USA.
And the light fixtures = stunning! And Laine, you are a stunning lady as well, and smart as hell! A delicious combination 😊
Well I wouldn't be surprised if someone wants to buy Pearl fully furnished! You've styled this house better than any other business could have, well done! I agree that people tend to put big ol' furniture in a room, it's okay if the room is big enough for it. Great lessons.
Pearl is absolutely gorgeous Laine. Your knowledge and sense of style is wonderful.
Thank you for the design education. I enjoyed watching your process. Pearl is so adorable & I am sure the right caretaker will be along soon.
I like your films. I like the old house tours and the reconstructions. I love your blouses. They are always so pretty. Keep up the great films.
Love your style. Sometimes you have to show someone that items fit into a space. Most people can’t see it without help.
We live in a 100 yr old farmhouse. The fun part is the rooms can be flexible. Our guest room does not have a closet, but our dining room did. We use our huge dining room area as a living room. Our parlor could be a bedroom if we chose as it has a closet also. Old houses are cool this way. But in real estate, a bedroom has to have a closet. 😊 But once you move in its yours to do as you wish.
How do you guys always make perfection more perfect? 💚💜💚💜
Wow Laine! You have knocked it out of the park again! I especially loved learning about the design elements: height, color, foreground & background! Beautiful as always but really interesting too❤
Laine, what a spectacular, informative, educational, and very needed video! This fantastic training is truly something that everyone can use over and over again inside their homes. You have definitely confirmed many things for me today. Pearl is going to sell quickly now that it has been beautifully and tastefully staged. As I'm sure you are very aware, in today's world, many people unfortunately do not possess the keen ability of visualization in a vacant house, so staging has not only become important but also mandatory. Myself, I prefer visualization, which allows me to envision where my things would go and/or be placed. This is another great video, L&K! Thank you both for all that you do! GOD bless!
Yes!!
Wow Laine, you killed it. Pearl will sell in no time now! I know I’d buy her fully furnished if I could!
me, too
I think you have “Staged” the house Beautifully and it should sell quickly now! ❤
Pearl was so stunning before but the styling really makes her sing a sweet song!!!! I was waiting to see where the recreated crown was going to end up, and I love it in the bookcase if the office!! ❤️ I wish I could move in here.
I would love to go shopping with you just to observe!
Please do more videos like this! I found it so helpful. Thank you for sharing your principles and techniques you use to make these spaces so beautiful. Your style and taste are amazing; it feels so charming and quaint but not stuffy or dusty and overcrowded. I’d love to see more tips and tricks you use to go shopping for theses items and styling them in a historic home.
I love what you did with Pearl! The office is a wonderful place, the old wood is a perfect masculine contrast to the other rooms. Those people who comment thoughtlessly don't deserve Pearl.
Pearl looks spectacular! I'm amazed that most people don't know the basic elements of design. It seems so easy to just go to the furniture store these days and pick out some generic, trendy pieces without really knowing if it will work in your space or not. I'm an eclectic maximalist too, and it adds so much interest in the home, IF it is styled correctly.
I love your whimsical decorative touches of the ballerina slippers that magically appear throughout the house 🤍🩷🩵
Thank you so much for taking the time to create such a detailed tutorial!!!! It feels like a masterclass in decorating. Pearl looks beautiful both empty and adorned. You do amazing work and are so inspiring. Did I mention Our Restoration Nation is my favorite CZcams channel? : )
Thank you so much!
@@OurRestorationNationmine too.
This nation needs you two. ❤
Stunning finish. You're an amazing interior decorator. Outstanding antique collection too❤
I love all of the wallpaper in this house-so pretty…
Beautiful job decorating it! And thank you for the decorating tips! I love picking up items when out at thrift, vintage or antique shops. My favorite thing to do is wander around an antique mall for hours especially on a rainy day!
You guys must have the best collection of antiques. Looks great! I was gonna say I love the Raphaelite theme, but I looking it up to double check I guess it’s Pre-Raphaelite. The sort of Greek goddess romance & natural feel is really pretty & timeless. I like how light & practical everything feels. I can see how the camera affects things because that queen bed looks so small until it pans past and also the dining room wallpaper has so much more color up closer. Enjoy ur channel! 👏🏻😸Rule of thirds & harmony are probably my favorite design elements that can be applied to any art/design form.
It's all lovely, but the dining room is still my favorite💗
Great Job! Love It! I’ve been in Antiques my whole life ( my parents are Antique Dealers) so, I love what you’ve done! I consider myself a over the top maximalist… I have Antiques for every Holiday…we’re getting ready to move next year so this helps me figure out how I should stage my spaces, thank you!
This was so helpful and I am dying over that dining room (the light fixture!!! and the perfect wallpaper). I love everything you did. Laine you are a very gifted teacher. Thank you!
It’s beautiful! I wish that we had the money to buy it and were old enough to retire there. Not trying to be evil, but I wish the people who were supposed to buy it would see it and try to buy it again. I would tell them it was double the price, bless their hearts.😊💜
I loved this house, but without furniture, it was hard to picture how the space would work. I'm sure this will help sell the house. It looks amazing.
I'm going to use your tip on breaking up wood floors with a wood dining table. They are both the same shade of oak, so I need a rug. Thanks.
You are so talented! Thank you for sharing your process. It’s just magnificent. I’m so inspired.
This home is gorgeous! We wish we lived there! We d buy it in a heart beat!!!!
Thanks for all the design tips. Hard to believe that someone thought storage cabinets are going to be a desk. The office is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you find a buyer soon.
You made this house look so rich. It almost has a New Orleans vibe. Thanks! Mare S.
Another beautiful restoration. I adore this sweet home. As always, you've also done a wonderful job decorating...love the wallpapers!
It’s perfection! No other words. I hope you find a buyer soon, but they may want to keep all the furniture and decor!
What a beautiful job ya’ll did to bring new life to Ms Pearl💜 Also I was showing my hubby this video and said “ See‼️‼️. I too design much like Lainey‼️‼️‼️”
That pantry is amazing and makes since to out microwave and fridge inside.
You guys do amazing restoration! It’s inspiring to see old properties saved. You guys rock!!
Love, love, love the office-favorite room in the house, which is an extraordinarily high bar with that kitchen! ❤❤❤
My only suggestion is a big pot or vase of sunflowers wildflower etc... in the kitchen
THIS video is my all time favorite. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE how you decorated and styled this home.
Especially the Living room
Love the colors and beautiful wallpaper.Pearl looks incredible.
Love the new look for miss pearl.
One word…..GORGEOUS!!!!
Y’all are the best at restoring old houses and decorating I’ve ever seen. You can tell you both love what y’all do! Love y,alls videos,❤️
I love everything about this home! You’ve given it life with your decor and made it feel so inviting. Scale is so important, as well as keeping the style of the home in mind when designing and decorating! Great job!
Always love visiting your channel when time allows, love older homes and restoration, you two do a beautiful restoration on the homes🎉 you purchase. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely amazing decorating design in Pearl! I love it so much! 😊❤❤❤😊 You did such a wonderful job, Laine and Kevin!
Beautiful decorating. Beautiful home. I thought the kitchen was my favorite room but now I’m absolutely loving that office! Truly every room is a masterpiece. If I could move to Natchez I’d buy it in a second!
Thank you both for sharing. I picked up so much valuable information and you did an amazing job staging this home. Anyone would be prevailiged to own this home.
Beautiful. Perfection. Cozy. Happy. I love every detail. ❤
i love so many things about this ...i love your style of decorating and how you explain it
It’s funny, but as I listen to your principles of design, I realize I have instinctively done the same with the principles of 3….only I have referred to it as layering. I also try to put interesting elements all around the room….because even though they are pieces I own & already appreciate, it helps me to enjoy them over and over again. Thanks for all the beautiful ideas.
Laine: your vision is so, so good for old homes. This is the most inspirational and practical video I’ve watched. Love that you buy bargains: me too.
The rooms are gorgeous, warm, unique, period appropriate, full of charm and understated class and style. Your blouse is lovely, too ❤
Kevin: thank you for slowing down the panning and showing off this place’s beauty!
I cried yesterday as they tore down a wonderful century old home a half a block away yesterday in my little town and today I needed this. Thank you for all your work!
Pearl will find a great new owner! ❤
Love your home so pretty ,best thing is your bed with the bird carved on it 😊
LOVE LOVE LOVE (rule of 3) ...did I mention LOVE???
Hi Kevin and Laine - Your home is soo soo beautifully decorated!! Such a wonderful job you have done. I have to say though, one of the features of this home that you painstakingly designed and installed, is the bathroom tile in the master bedroom. You did something similar in another home and it is beautiful and so worth your efforts. I pray that you get the perfect buyer very soon. ♥️ From Tennessee.
Now that I know the rule of 3, I look for it!
In floral design, you can use 5 or 7 as well. The explanation I got years ago was something about odd numbers being more restful to the eyes.
Such a beautiful restoration. It will sell this weekend for sure
What a perfect jewel! Someone is going to want the house and the furnishings! Thanks for all the eye opening facts of interior decoration.
You look so beautiful today. Outshining the beautiful pearl.❤
Loved watching Pearl get her restoration! Can’t wait for whatever is next!
gorgeous!! Pearl is a dream home!
Thank you Lane and Kevin
I want every piece of furniture in the parlor! And then some! Gorgeous pieces! ❤ And this room is huge. I don’t get it when people say “ my furniture won’t fit,” there’s this thing called a measuring tape… it’s easy to figure out. Also if that’s really the case, it’s a great excuse to buy all new furniture. Why is that a bad thing? Lol
This home is beautiful and timeless.
Great job! You all did a beautiful job on this home :))
Absolutely beautiful. I have a couple of questions: (1) Have you ever sold some of your staging furniture and items with a house? (2) What books do you recommend for decorating a room with a Victorian theme?
Yes! We’ve actually sold 3 fully furnished. I’m afraid I don’t have a good book to recommend though.
I have sold one mostly furnished. I provided a list of items to purchase as a separate document: the buyers checked off which items they wanted and gave me a separate check.
Hope this helps.