Came here to say the same thing. I love that you and other young interior design influencers are encouraging purchasing vintage, antiques, thrift store and flea market finds. So much better for the environment.
Some many people want the cheapest items they can get and it's just not substantible. These items generally just don't last and end up in the landfill. When you buy something, make sure it's quality and built to last.
I think 75-80% of my home decor is thrifted, repurposed, vintage. antique. I love the stories and memories behind each item. Hunting for great finds is therapeutic for me. I love watching your thrifting videos too!
Mine too. The percentage is probably 85% for me. If what I need is so specialized/unique whatever that I can't find it preowned, it usually means it has to be ordered custom made anyway. When we renovated our kitchen the lantern style lights were newer and only the more expensive brands carried them. Plus I needed 3 and it's difficult to find three of anything. So I ordered them bespoke from an American manufacturer. All the other lighting in my house is high end bargains. I figured what I saved there makes up for the expensive of buying new, but it hurt to pay retail. My eat in kitchen banquette had to be an exact width to fit my bay window. Nothing I found preowned (or new even)was nearly wide enough, so I had to custom ordered from NC. Once I walked into a fancy store in Williamsburg and fell in love with a mirror and said, "One day" and some 15 years later I saw it on CL. The seller could see how excited I was and wouldn't budge on price. I have it in my bedroom. I love bargains and decorating.
âLone Foxâ. Is by far my favorite channel for several reasons: the content, the ideas and quality of the work and styling, Drew is the best creator, stylist, influencer but the overall kindness and encouragement with a non-judgmental yet respective personality is why I keep watching. I feel uplifted and inspired after watching one of Drewâs videos . đ„°GraceHolly from Ohio
Vintage is the way to go! Definitely set your Facebook marketplace location to rich areas for when seniors are looking to downsize. I managed to score these antique teak art deco dining chairs for $20 each. The old lady was telling me that her father bought the dining set in 1917 which would make these chairs over a century old, but they look brand new!
I love feed and wax too, but the only thing to remember when you use it, is that if you think you might want to change the stain or tone of the wood color down the line, the wax is very difficult to penetrate. So, if you ever want to change anything about the color of the wood, you have to basically sand the entire piece in order to remove the wax. Just a good thing to know. đ
Or, use Howard Restor a Finish. It's not as perfect as actually stripping refinishing, but it's also a lot less work. You end up with something that looks much nicer (makes scratches less noticeable and takes away water rings)
@@bfranklin1052 Floor refinishers would beg to differ. They hate it when you have waxed the floors and wouldn't agree the wax can be removed with mineral spirits either. So really think long and hard before waxing a hardwood floor. If you know you would never refinish and the color is absolutely perfect for you forever, go for it. Sometimes a wood floor has already been sanded a few times and doesn't even have another sand job in it so by all means wax. The English don't change floor colors as often as Americans and they are huge on waxing the hardwoods. But Americans are always deciding the floors are too warm or too cool or too dark or too light so just know waxing is going to cost you when you go to change them up.
Just finished watching XO MaCenna and the notification popped up while I just started to another video.... best believe that I will quickly abandoned anyone for Lone Fox or MaCennađđ Im sorry not sorry đ€
Hey Drew, I wanted to share something with you about that stuff you use on the wood. If you use a paint brush specifically made for chaulk paint, there's a larger one with a pointed tip you'll not use as much product as it will be on the brush & not a cloth it's easier to get into the areas that fingers can't. Store the brush in a zip lock for next project & it's ready to go .
I have used the feed and wax for years. If you have an ornate section on a piece of furniture use a stencil brush to push the product into the intricate areas. I also have used it on my cast iron bistro table on my back porch. It darkens the black and gives it a little protection from the elements. Great product.
Old English works the same I think as Feed -n-wax but without the wax. I go through so much Old English but it keeps antique woods so moisturized and makes then last.
Iâm at a complete disconnect from most of your suggestions because a $500 chair you consider a great deal and that would be my entire budget for my entire large apartment. Not all of us have that kind of money to drop on vintage and antiques, etc. I did however, on your recommendation get some feed and wax and that stuff is brilliant. You are completely my favourite decorator and designer. I love your stuff.
Drew, I am SO loving your home! You are my #1 favorite CZcamsr! I follow some design gurus (including Arvin Olano), a couple of fashion CZcamsrs, several travel experts, and a couple of perfume reviewers. Yours is the only one that I'm counting down the days until your next video, and I DEFINITELY notice when you're "late". lol. I literally don't notice that with any other CZcamsr. At any rate, I came here to say THANK YOU for explaining about lighting. As a designer and lighting specialist, lighting is about the only thing that I will tell people "no, you can't have that" if they try to go below 2700K or above 3000K (K stands for "Kelvin") for residential purposes. The sad thing is that most big box stores tend to carry HORRID lighting in the 4000K-5000K lighting, marketing it as "Daylight". I'm not quite sure why that is, but they are so blue that they wash the color out of everything in your house, including the humans! You spend so much time and money curating a perfectly beautiful home and then, BAM, you throw it all away with the selection of your light bulbs. So sad. To clear up another misconception, a higher Kelvin temperature does not equal a brighter lightbulb. It has to do with color only. Let's go back to choosing those warmer tones to make your house feel cozier and less cold. Even with grey tones in your home (perhaps ESPECIALLY with grey tones in your home) you have to add in some warmer elements or you'll wind up feeling like you're living in a cold and sterile environment. Thank you. Rant over. :)
To buy vintage or second hand, especially from someone who has died - is to honor that person's loves and hopes, imo. It shows reverence to their life.
I still love what you're doing with the house. We all need to be creative within our own budget. You've inspired me to be more open to vintage. It takes time to curate.
I love all of your tips! Especially bringing in one of a kind items so our homes donât look like a Target show room. Also love not forgetting the touch ups when painting! Have a great day, Drew! xo
Much more fun to look at vintage than all new stuff. I'd rather achieve a look that has been curated over time instead of a what's in decor store and is hot at the moment. Decorate with things that make you happy and of course that look well together. TFS and Happy Friday everyone!
The "mixed metal" idea in the kitchen is almost compulsory when appliances don't match drawer pulls, etc. I'd love to find a mixed-metal pots and pans set that would bring it all together so it looked like a purposeful design!
I learned this from a woman that worked for Southerbys. Got a scratch. Use those round tins of wax shoe polish to match the wood. Buff then use your polish.
Love your design style and tips! This is such a great channel! †I will add a quick one of my own. You can also, (inexpensively) revive tired, dry wood pieces with a mixture of two parts olive oil and one part white vinegar. (Can also add a drop or two of your favorite scent of essential oil) You don't need much. Mix it well, rub it on, let it sit and soak in for a few minutes, then buff it out well with an old T Shirt. I have done this for years and have never had a problem with smell or rancidity. If you are nervous about trying it, do it on a test section first. Furniture looks amazing when finished!
I just installed the paintable outlet covers and installed a brass one for the light switch and it made alllll the difference đđ» definitely upped the look and made it more seamless. Great ideas!
Watching your channel has inspired me to experiment. I find I really like mixing up my furniture. I have vintage pieces (dresser, sleigh bed, dining table, upholstered chair, desk, ceramic vases) mixed with contemporary pieces and love the look. I also have a few antiques - a nightstand (originally a side table) made in 1849 and a large ceramic bowl (originally my grandmotherâs) that was made in 1920.
Good advice about paying attention to the Kelvin values of light bulbs! An employee at Menard's explained this to me and it changed my life! No more blue -tinged icky lights at my house!
Just realized, am of the age that most of my things are now considered vintage, with some antique. Just need to update them. You make things nice for us, things will come togeather after all, Thanks Drew of Lone Fox!
Tip 4 reminds me of the Friends episode where the friends recognized pieces were from PB but didnât want Phoebe to know they werenât antique. đ Be the âPhoebeâđ
Re: rugs and sizes, I have found rugs that are considered too small (and cheaper) that I like so I buy them and layer them over larger rugs that coordinate. I have a Moroccan rug that's larger than my big coffee table, but not enough for the living room furniture so I added a neutral 'tribal' rug under it. Also, a great way to add color to a room. I did my last living room in a Santa Fe, NM style and the colors are stunning.
Love all your ideas.... I am in the middle of building mg first penthouse and I am so overwhelmed by the difficulty of finding what I want, because I love so many different types of styles
Different styles are great! Don't match everything, especially your furniture. Color with your accents and accessories. If you love a piece and you can picture it somewhere in your house, get it. Enjoy your journey.
Oh my gosh. My home was just like that. 1928 Spanish Mediterranean. Bull nose moldings, random-plank hardwood flooring, arches, built-ins. Sigh. I moved away and I am still sad. Nice to see your place.
Touching up your paint makes a world of difference. My eyes immediately go to any little flaw. I donât think most people see themâŠIâm always running around with as artist brush doing those tiny touch ups that make a difference.đšâđš
I used feed n wax on my antique dining table and the result was amazing! I tried it on my hardwood floor in just a small spot that seemed kinda bleached out and for some reason it darkened it so that now I have a dark spot. Not sure why, but you might want to test it (which I guess is always a good thing to do) just in case it surprises you in a bad way. Again, it really elevated my table!
Do you have a full-time housekeeper? Who dusts? Love your work, love your flare, love your design soul --- In addition to a love of design, a person would need a love of cleaning and vacuuming - Checked out your site for the first time, lovely items - never seen such a massive selection of items, soon poetry barn will have competition. Your house is stunning.
Drew, I feel like I hardly ever comment, but I just wanted to share how much I appreciate your videos. I'm preparing to move, so taking notes on these tips as I plan some new decor. Thank you!
â€â€â€ i love the comment about "things being haunted". I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm a "sensitive" who feels great sadness or weirdness in building, places, bridges... and I've always had hard time at estate sales. I will try your suggestion about "giving a well loved piece a new home", and see how that works. Love your stuff!
Ok I guess that does come across as expensive but when you think of purchasing a new chair from even wayfair or target they cost you about $200 so I feel for the age and quality, this piece was worth it!
Thanks for these great tips and reminders Drew. And never apologise for giving yourself and your amazing web shop a plug. You give us so much amazing inspiration and free content, so youre entitled to plug away to your hearts content as far as Im concerned.
My heart sank when I saw vintage is before 1999. I remember offending someone 20 years when I called something vintage and because of her age, it hurt her. I guess today I get my payback. đđ But, I love vintage things and antique things. They add so much to a room.
Great tips as usual, Drew. I think we all need to contact Feed and Wax. Drew does so many plugs for this product. They need to pay him. It is a great product. I found some in a country store years ago. I wouldn't use anything else. Love you, Drew!!!
I appreciate you so much. I need to take a leap. I an amazing space and its empty and off. Wish you lived near. This has been wonderful to watch. Thank you. Monica
Drew, love your videos and on your comment on vintage and antique you are correct I have furniture from my grandfather home first set he bought from 1915 have claw feet & metal wheels from hutch dining table and dressers , always have been into furniture, items that are old for the past 40 years my room is all Asian inspired prices from my Japanese aunt from marriage pre-occupied Japan and newer they are all made to last not like todays â hot trends â
Wow. These were actually usable tips. I am really good with decor and I've done many of these things instinctually, but having all of these good tips in one video is a nice reminder that I can refer back to whenever I'm doing a room. Thank you!
Very handy. I've followed a lot of these tips in my new bedroom makeover and it's made a huge difference to the resulting premium look and how I feel about being in the room. Thanks!
I work a side job to have some fun money once in a while.. It is super fun to go looking around at the last day of Estate sales where people lower their prices and want to get rid of everything that is still on the property. Sometimes yard sales at a neighbor's house or refurbishing roadside find can work for some of your decor ideas! Im a single parent on a budget, so definitely a bargain shopper and i like unique items that bring everything together.
While I love that you promote buying second hand and vintage, you still spend WAY more than most of us could ever afford. For me, thrifted means less than $10, maximum $20. But then you add $500 worth of brass handles, or spend $2000 on marble backsplashes, or recover a thrifted chair with $300 fabric and a lot of us just can't relate. You used to do such great diy projects that looked amazing and were really cheap. I don't expect you to spend less for your own house, but maybe you could still throw in a few diy videos for those of us that have to count the pennies?
He still does really great DIYs, he just did a mushroom lamp recently. His budget is vastly wider than mine but heâs shown us how to improve our spaces on a budget and itâs okay that heâs branching out and spending a little more now. He doesnât throw it in anyoneâs face and still encourages everyone to act according to their budget. I typically donât defend people but Drewâs mentioned anxiety over expressing real costs when he splurges on items and he is a real deal designer now. Everything doesnât have to be thrifted or diyâd. its okay to save up and splurge on timeless pieces that will last.
@@georginaadams4826 đ it just makes me so sad to see comments like these. Believe me, I get it. I want to create grand items for pennies but thatâs just not realistic, especially in this economy. Thrifting has shifted drastically since 2020 now that so many people have decided to become full time resellers/furniture flippers. And he should feel free to splurge in his home too. I just wish more people would be slower to anger over these things. Under $500 is still inexpensive for great furniture. Especially now.
i love your channel... we just moved and i'm busy buying couch, desk, rug, gallery wall, and even though we are only going to be here for a year, i'm totally nesting
My ceilings are coved and the curve comes all the way down to the trim. It would be hard to hang curtains from the top of the wall due to the curving walls. Also, my windows are generally in the middle of the walls so while I could finagle a longer curtain it would look broken up. I've found that hanging the curtains right at the level of the trim, which is at the bottom of the curve, works best.
True... I founded so amazing piece in thrift stores... sometimes I don't keep them cause it's like haunted haha but yes they definitively bring a lot of caractere in my home
Really good tips! I would have added plants or greenery of some sort, so so important to make a room feel alive and fresh and you are so good at that in your decor. You are a true wizard when it comes to decorating! Love from Sweden â€
No - can keep up with u on money....... Antiques and everything is so darn expensive these days. Keep what you have and use them in other areas...... Don't go spending money you don't have. Thank you drew....... Great video to learn things!!!!!!!!. â€đ
You are so charming and down to earth Drew. Youâre an absolute delight and a font of helpful information. Thank you for sharing yourself, and your artistryđ»
You are so smart about antique pieces. They are well made and have so much character. Love the curtains to the ceiling too.. Iâve done both ideas and it changes the room! Love built inâs too đđđâ€ïž
Pieces that stand the test of time are worth it, like his under $500 chair. I am willing to save to get something in that price range that would most likely cost more new, today. Thank you for your tips Drew and your home has come together so beautifully.
I was in Goodwill and locked eyes on the most beautiful little hutch,6' tall and 4' wide. She looked pitiful and filthy. Pulled out the drawer... stamped 1953 Mahogany. $39 cleaned up beautifully and most complimented piece I own. Just used the feed and wax on her and she's glowing! Found the feed and wax@ Home Depot for #10.
Floor-to-ceiling curtains I've been doing for fifty-five years lol but I still love it when I do it in a friend's home and then mine's are blown away, especially in small rooms
I love everything you showed in this video n alot i have already done. But all u showed me opened more ideas thank you n i love vintage n used furniture â€ïž
Yesss, I absolutely love your style. Congratulations on your new venture w/ Desenio! Desenio has made my life so much easier!!! Love your style, changing the world one space at a time. đ
Don't forget your thrift stores peeps, I recently found MCM barware for $3.00 - $6.00..everything I purchased is valued at over $400 right now! I find amazing things, also still in the box from 40 to 50 years ago. You can be frugal but PATIENCE is key. Don't stop trying. Eventually you have "wins".đ
You suggested we look at your shop which I gladly did. You have wonderful items to view to buy or gift. One of the items I wanted to review as a possible gift for a group was/is the horned spoon with the drain holes in it. They are sweet and petite. My POINT really is the description has a surprisingly number of typos. I donât usually comment about typos but the unusual number warranted the comment as I know you are a perfectionist. Happy day to you.
Another good one Drew. Thank you, I love it when you post your shopping trips to the Long Beach Veterans flea market and your trips to the Rose Bowl. I so enjoyed those places when I lived in LA
I would consider âvintageâ something that is 40 years or older and something that is 20 years old as âcollectableâ. Right now, in Bakersfield, California, antiques are âdirt cheapâ. A 1900 coat rack and umbrella stand (complete with drip pans) that cost $200 in 1985 can now be found for $400 and it has increased in age by 35 years! A very ornate Victorian tall desk is selling for $600 and in 1985 you could not touch it for less than $400. Stores that sell second hand furniture are good places to shop. I just bought two matching upholstered wing-back chairs for $200 and, from the same store, a carved âHenredonâ brand side table for $55 and a tall Âœ hexagon curio cabinet for $130. At the Goodwill store I found a coffee table with leaded glass inserts for $20. In 2014, at the Salvation Army, I found a sofa and matching love seat for $165 which was a younger, exact copy, of the sofa and love seat I had bought at J.C. Pennyâs, in 1998, when my children were babies. All my table lamps in brass, porcelain, and glass have come from swap meets, Salvation Army, and Goodwill. I bought my first nightstand lamp (50Âą) at a swap meet, 40 years ago, when I was in high school.
Thank you for the ideas. I particularly love the IKEA shelves that you so beautifully made to look like they were built by an old time carpenter. Just stunning.
Thanks for the tip of Feed & Wax. I have one antique piece that I will be purchasing this for. It looks so dried out so canât wait to give it new life! â€đ
Vintage is not only more soulful, but much more sustainable. Thank you for promoting this plant-loving form of recycling, Drew!
Came here to say the same thing. I love that you and other young interior design influencers are encouraging purchasing vintage, antiques, thrift store and flea market finds. So much better for the environment.
Iâm so happy about this too! It really gives the home character. If you love the piece, itâs sure to love you back!
Some many people want the cheapest items they can get and it's just not substantible. These items generally just don't last and end up in the landfill. When you buy something, make sure it's quality and built to last.
I love mid century.
I think 75-80% of my home decor is thrifted, repurposed, vintage. antique. I love the stories and memories behind each item. Hunting for great finds is therapeutic for me. I love watching your thrifting videos too!
same!â€
Yes! My house is like that, too!. And we always get compliments.
Mine too. The percentage is probably 85% for me. If what I need is so specialized/unique whatever that I can't find it preowned, it usually means it has to be ordered custom made anyway. When we renovated our kitchen the lantern style lights were newer and only the more expensive brands carried them. Plus I needed 3 and it's difficult to find three of anything. So I ordered them bespoke from an American manufacturer. All the other lighting in my house is high end bargains. I figured what I saved there makes up for the expensive of buying new, but it hurt to pay retail. My eat in kitchen banquette had to be an exact width to fit my bay window. Nothing I found preowned (or new even)was nearly wide enough, so I had to custom ordered from NC. Once I walked into a fancy store in Williamsburg and fell in love with a mirror and said, "One day" and some 15 years later I saw it on CL. The seller could see how excited I was and wouldn't budge on price. I have it in my bedroom. I love bargains and decorating.
â@pippadawg7037 I love the uniqueness it seems like your home hasđ My home đĄ is very old & used to be a barn & all of the homes on the same side of my street were at one point part of the land but was sold off over the year's. We've filled it with antique furniture from estate sales. My husband found our home but knew I could do something special with it & we made an offer soon as we walked in. We always get compliments because the outside doesn't compare to the inside. The all exposed brick fireplace wall, beams on the ceiling, & actual man cave†We're passing it down to our children, never selling itđâ€ïžđ©·đ§Ąđđđđ©”đđ€
As the manager of an Antique ShopâŠThank You for tip 5! Preloved items have so much more character than mass produced items. â€
âLone Foxâ. Is by far my favorite channel for several reasons: the content, the ideas and quality of the work and styling, Drew is the best creator, stylist, influencer but the overall kindness and encouragement with a non-judgmental yet respective personality is why I keep watching. I feel uplifted and inspired after watching one of Drewâs videos . đ„°GraceHolly from Ohio
Vintage is the way to go! Definitely set your Facebook marketplace location to rich areas for when seniors are looking to downsize. I managed to score these antique teak art deco dining chairs for $20 each. The old lady was telling me that her father bought the dining set in 1917 which would make these chairs over a century old, but they look brand new!
The senior lady, please
Wow that is so awesome. I would love yo own somethibg like that, good score!!
The 'elderly lady' was telling me....
I love feed and wax too, but the only thing to remember when you use it, is that if you think you might want to change the stain or tone of the wood color down the line, the wax is very difficult to penetrate. So, if you ever want to change anything about the color of the wood, you have to basically sand the entire piece in order to remove the wax. Just a good thing to know. đ
Good to know! @laurenzopie7922 thanks for the info
Mineral spirits will take off the wax without having to sand it down.
Or, use Howard Restor a Finish. It's not as perfect as actually stripping refinishing, but it's also a lot less work. You end up with something that looks much nicer (makes scratches less noticeable and takes away water rings)
@@bfranklin1052 Floor refinishers would beg to differ. They hate it when you have waxed the floors and wouldn't agree the wax can be removed with mineral spirits either. So really think long and hard before waxing a hardwood floor. If you know you would never refinish and the color is absolutely perfect for you forever, go for it. Sometimes a wood floor has already been sanded a few times and doesn't even have another sand job in it so by all means wax. The English don't change floor colors as often as Americans and they are huge on waxing the hardwoods. But Americans are always deciding the floors are too warm or too cool or too dark or too light so just know waxing is going to cost you when you go to change them up.
Just finished watching XO MaCenna and the notification popped up while I just started to another video.... best believe that I will quickly abandoned anyone for Lone Fox or MaCennađđ Im sorry not sorry đ€
I know right? Always always MaCenna's and Drew's videos before all others. My 2 very favorite YTers đđđđđ§Ą
Same here!
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Hey Drew, I wanted to share something with you about that stuff you use on the wood. If you use a paint brush specifically made for chaulk paint, there's a larger one with a pointed tip you'll not use as much product as it will be on the brush & not a cloth it's easier to get into the areas that fingers can't. Store the brush in a zip lock for next project & it's ready to go .
Hey, thatâs a great tip. Thanks!
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Glad I could help you out with this âŁïž
I love the way your house is coming together. Can't believe it's been a year since you bought it. I love your style.
I have used the feed and wax for years. If you have an ornate section on a piece of furniture use a stencil brush to push the product into the intricate areas. I also have used it on my cast iron bistro table on my back porch. It darkens the black and gives it a little protection from the elements. Great product.
I used it on my brothers leather sofa when my dog scratched it. It was an emergency use but got rid of the scratches.
Old English works the same I think as Feed -n-wax but without the wax. I go through so much Old English but it keeps antique woods so moisturized and makes then last.
@@SMRT79 Feed and Wax will give the wood a shine that lasts much longer than Old English. I used that prior to finding the feed and wax.
You are by far the best ( and my favorite) decorator out there! I love that your decor is unique, and your home doesnât look like everyone elseâs.đ€©
Iâm at a complete disconnect from most of your suggestions because a $500 chair you consider a great deal and that would be my entire budget for my entire large apartment. Not all of us have that kind of money to drop on vintage and antiques, etc. I did however, on your recommendation get some feed and wax and that stuff is brilliant. You are completely my favourite decorator and designer. I love your stuff.
Drew, I am SO loving your home! You are my #1 favorite CZcamsr! I follow some design gurus (including Arvin Olano), a couple of fashion CZcamsrs, several travel experts, and a couple of perfume reviewers. Yours is the only one that I'm counting down the days until your next video, and I DEFINITELY notice when you're "late". lol. I literally don't notice that with any other CZcamsr.
At any rate, I came here to say THANK YOU for explaining about lighting. As a designer and lighting specialist, lighting is about the only thing that I will tell people "no, you can't have that" if they try to go below 2700K or above 3000K (K stands for "Kelvin") for residential purposes. The sad thing is that most big box stores tend to carry HORRID lighting in the 4000K-5000K lighting, marketing it as "Daylight". I'm not quite sure why that is, but they are so blue that they wash the color out of everything in your house, including the humans! You spend so much time and money curating a perfectly beautiful home and then, BAM, you throw it all away with the selection of your light bulbs. So sad.
To clear up another misconception, a higher Kelvin temperature does not equal a brighter lightbulb. It has to do with color only. Let's go back to choosing those warmer tones to make your house feel cozier and less cold. Even with grey tones in your home (perhaps ESPECIALLY with grey tones in your home) you have to add in some warmer elements or you'll wind up feeling like you're living in a cold and sterile environment. Thank you. Rant over. :)
Thank you for your rant. Itâs very useful to me. Will write down your parameters to incorporate in my new homeâ€ïž
To buy vintage or second hand, especially from someone who has died - is to honor that person's loves and hopes, imo.
It shows reverence to their life.
I still love what you're doing with the house. We all need to be creative within our own budget. You've inspired me to be more open to vintage. It takes time to curate.
Such great tips and these aren't just plucked from the design sky, but a lot Drew has shown throughout his own home.
I love all of your tips! Especially bringing in one of a kind items so our homes donât look like a Target show room. Also love not forgetting the touch ups when painting! Have a great day, Drew! xo
Your hair, your eyes and your jewelery match the decor in the background of this video ! Youre a true professional and I love your videos.
Much more fun to look at vintage than all new stuff. I'd rather achieve a look that has been curated over time instead of a what's in decor store and is hot at the moment. Decorate with things that make you happy and of course that look well together. TFS and Happy Friday everyone!
The "mixed metal" idea in the kitchen is almost compulsory when appliances don't match drawer pulls, etc. I'd love to find a mixed-metal pots and pans set that would bring it all together so it looked like a purposeful design!
Ohhh I love the idea of a mixed metals pot set! Ofc you could buy individually, but a set would be so easy!
Great tip on muting wall color. De intensify color in walls up or down. I love thrifting. You are so generous with ideas!
I learned this from a woman that worked for Southerbys.
Got a scratch. Use those round tins of wax shoe polish to match the wood. Buff then use your polish.
Love your design style and tips! This is such a great channel! †I will add a quick one of my own. You can also, (inexpensively) revive tired, dry wood pieces with a mixture of two parts olive oil and one part white vinegar. (Can also add a drop or two of your favorite scent of essential oil) You don't need much. Mix it well, rub it on, let it sit and soak in for a few minutes, then buff it out well with an old T Shirt. I have done this for years and have never had a problem with smell or rancidity. If you are nervous about trying it, do it on a test section first. Furniture looks amazing when finished!
I just installed the paintable outlet covers and installed a brass one for the light switch and it made alllll the difference đđ» definitely upped the look and made it more seamless. Great ideas!
Watching your channel has inspired me to experiment. I find I really like mixing up my furniture. I have vintage pieces (dresser, sleigh bed, dining table, upholstered chair, desk, ceramic vases) mixed with contemporary pieces and love the look. I also have a few antiques - a nightstand (originally a side table) made in 1849 and a large ceramic bowl (originally my grandmotherâs) that was made in 1920.
Vintage, antiques, and re use and rescues are great for the planetâŠ.heart and soul.
Good advice about paying attention to the Kelvin values of light bulbs! An employee at Menard's explained this to me and it changed my life! No more blue -tinged icky lights at my house!
Just realized, am of the age that most of my things are now considered vintage, with some antique. Just need to update them. You make things nice for us, things will come togeather after all, Thanks Drew of Lone Fox!
Tip 4 reminds me of the Friends episode where the friends recognized pieces were from PB but didnât want Phoebe to know they werenât antique. đ
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Re: rugs and sizes, I have found rugs that are considered too small (and cheaper) that I like so I buy them and layer them over larger rugs that coordinate. I have a Moroccan rug that's larger than my big coffee table, but not enough for the living room furniture so I added a neutral 'tribal' rug under it. Also, a great way to add color to a room. I did my last living room in a Santa Fe, NM style and the colors are stunning.
Love what you did with the mantle. I enjoy your videos. Love your energy and the thought you put in a project. Love' ya.
Love all your ideas.... I am in the middle of building mg first penthouse and I am so overwhelmed by the difficulty of finding what I want, because I love so many different types of styles
Different styles are great! Don't match everything, especially your furniture. Color with your accents and accessories. If you love a piece and you can picture it somewhere in your house, get it. Enjoy your journey.
Oh U have my dream home! U have decorated superbly to my liking too!â€
You're enthusiasm is infectious. I have channeled your talent when helping people rethink their spaces and belongings. So thanks!
Oh my gosh. My home was just like that. 1928 Spanish Mediterranean. Bull nose moldings, random-plank hardwood flooring, arches, built-ins. Sigh. I moved away and I am still sad. Nice to see your place.
I love your style Drew. Keep it up.
All great tips! I especially love the pottery, wood, and vintage.
Touching up your paint makes a world of difference. My eyes immediately go to any little flaw. I donât think most people see themâŠIâm always running around with as artist brush doing those tiny touch ups that make a difference.đšâđš
Loved all of the ideas!!! And Happy Birthday Early (again)!!! đđ„łđ
So many great ideas, my dear. Love your channel.
Im obsessed, can you come to Italy and do my house in the mountain village please ? You are beyond â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
I used feed n wax on my antique dining table and the result was amazing! I tried it on my hardwood floor in just a small spot that seemed kinda bleached out and for some reason it darkened it so that now I have a dark spot. Not sure why, but you might want to test it (which I guess is always a good thing to do) just in case it surprises you in a bad way. Again, it really elevated my table!
Do you have a full-time housekeeper? Who dusts? Love your work, love your flare, love your design soul ---
In addition to a love of design, a person would need a love of cleaning and vacuuming -
Checked out your site for the first time, lovely items - never seen such a massive selection of items, soon poetry barn will have competition.
Your house is stunning.
".....Because it's >your< home..." And that's the inspiration I needed. Thanks, Drew. â€
Drew, I feel like I hardly ever comment, but I just wanted to share how much I appreciate your videos. I'm preparing to move, so taking notes on these tips as I plan some new decor. Thank you!
I aspire to the Lone Fox look- curated, classy, and timeless. Your house looks SO fabulous!
â€â€â€ i love the comment about "things being haunted". I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm a "sensitive" who feels great sadness or weirdness in building, places, bridges... and I've always had hard time at estate sales. I will try your suggestion about "giving a well loved piece a new home", and see how that works.
Love your stuff!
"Not expensive" and "under 500 Dollars" do not fit together in my world.
Same
Ditto
So glad someone said that. I thought I was the only one who counted pennies at the end of each month
Yeah my budget is more under 50 dollars
Ok I guess that does come across as expensive but when you think of purchasing a new chair from even wayfair or target they cost you about $200 so I feel for the age and quality, this piece was worth it!
Feed n Wax is fantastic. It's better on teak than teak oil. I found that it also cuts down on dusting.
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The whole time I was watching XO MaCenna I was thinking wouldnât it be cool if Drew posted today too!!đ„°
Thanks for these great tips and reminders Drew. And never apologise for giving yourself and your amazing web shop a plug. You give us so much amazing inspiration and free content, so youre entitled to plug away to your hearts content as far as Im concerned.
I cannot believe what Erica did with that wall! Did she put together the bookshelves herself or did she hire it? Absolutely lovely!!
My heart sank when I saw vintage is before 1999. I remember offending someone 20 years when I called something vintage and because of her age, it hurt her. I guess today I get my payback. đđ
But, I love vintage things and antique things. They add so much to a room.
Great tips as usual, Drew. I think we all need to contact Feed and Wax. Drew does so many plugs for this product. They need to pay him. It is a great product. I found some in a country store years ago. I wouldn't use anything else. Love you, Drew!!!
Love your vibe, enthusiasm, and vision.
I appreciate you so much. I need to take a leap. I an amazing space and its empty and off. Wish you lived near. This has been wonderful to watch. Thank you. Monica
Drew, love your videos and on your comment on vintage and antique you are correct I have furniture from my grandfather home first set he bought from 1915 have claw feet & metal wheels from hutch dining table and dressers , always have been into furniture, items that are old for the past 40 years my room is all Asian inspired prices from my Japanese aunt from marriage pre-occupied Japan and newer they are all made to last not like todays â hot trends â
Wow. These were actually usable tips. I am really good with decor and I've done many of these things instinctually, but having all of these good tips in one video is a nice reminder that I can refer back to whenever I'm doing a room. Thank you!
Very handy. I've followed a lot of these tips in my new bedroom makeover and it's made a huge difference to the resulting premium look and how I feel about being in the room. Thanks!
Thanks for reminding me of my bottle of Feed-N-Wax that was buried under my kitchen sink. I forgot how good that works!
I work a side job to have some fun money once in a while..
It is super fun to go looking around at the last day of Estate sales where people lower their prices and want to get rid of everything that is still on the property.
Sometimes yard sales at a neighbor's house or refurbishing roadside find can work for some of your decor ideas!
Im a single parent on a budget, so definitely a bargain shopper and i like unique items that bring everything together.
While I love that you promote buying second hand and vintage, you still spend WAY more than most of us could ever afford. For me, thrifted means less than $10, maximum $20. But then you add $500 worth of brass handles, or spend $2000 on marble backsplashes, or recover a thrifted chair with $300 fabric and a lot of us just can't relate. You used to do such great diy projects that looked amazing and were really cheap. I don't expect you to spend less for your own house, but maybe you could still throw in a few diy videos for those of us that have to count the pennies?
He still does really great DIYs, he just did a mushroom lamp recently. His budget is vastly wider than mine but heâs shown us how to improve our spaces on a budget and itâs okay that heâs branching out and spending a little more now. He doesnât throw it in anyoneâs face and still encourages everyone to act according to their budget. I typically donât defend people but Drewâs mentioned anxiety over expressing real costs when he splurges on items and he is a real deal designer now. Everything doesnât have to be thrifted or diyâd. its okay to save up and splurge on timeless pieces that will last.
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@@georginaadams4826 đ it just makes me so sad to see comments like these. Believe me, I get it. I want to create grand items for pennies but thatâs just not realistic, especially in this economy. Thrifting has shifted drastically since 2020 now that so many people have decided to become full time resellers/furniture flippers. And he should feel free to splurge in his home too.
I just wish more people would be slower to anger over these things. Under $500 is still inexpensive for great furniture. Especially now.
i love your channel... we just moved and i'm busy buying couch, desk, rug, gallery wall, and even though we are only going to be here for a year, i'm totally nesting
My ceilings are coved and the curve comes all the way down to the trim. It would be hard to hang curtains from the top of the wall due to the curving walls. Also, my windows are generally in the middle of the walls so while I could finagle a longer curtain it would look broken up. I've found that hanging the curtains right at the level of the trim, which is at the bottom of the curve, works best.
True... I founded so amazing piece in thrift stores... sometimes I don't keep them cause it's like haunted haha but yes they definitively bring a lot of caractere in my home
Really good tips! I would have added plants or greenery of some sort, so so important to make a room feel alive and fresh and you are so good at that in your decor. You are a true wizard when it comes to decorating! Love from Sweden â€
Happy Birthday Drew! I hope that you had a great day! â€đ
I love how you explain why the drapes need be hung high. I just love you. Very talented very impressive. â€â€â€â€
No - can keep up with u on money....... Antiques and everything is so darn expensive these days. Keep what you have and use them in other areas...... Don't go spending money you don't have. Thank you drew....... Great video to learn things!!!!!!!!. â€đ
You are so charming and down to earth Drew.
Youâre an absolute delight and a font of helpful information.
Thank you for sharing yourself, and your artistryđ»
Thank you Drew for this great top 10 list, very helpful! Looking forward to using them.
You are so smart about antique pieces. They are well made and have so much character. Love the curtains to the ceiling too.. Iâve done both ideas and it changes the room! Love built inâs too đđđâ€ïž
Pieces that stand the test of time are worth it, like his under $500 chair. I am willing to save to get something in that price range that would most likely cost more new, today. Thank you for your tips Drew and your home has come together so beautifully.
Thank you so much for tip #8!! As an artist it blows my mind that sometimes art is so neglected as part of someone's home.
Your home is a showcase â€. Thanks for all the tips ! I just love your style đ
I was in Goodwill and locked eyes on the most beautiful little hutch,6' tall and 4' wide. She looked pitiful and filthy. Pulled out the drawer... stamped 1953 Mahogany. $39 cleaned up beautifully and most complimented piece I own. Just used the feed and wax on her and she's glowing! Found the feed and wax@ Home Depot for #10.
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Your home is coming along so lovely. I love your channel always so inspiring.
You are my absolute favorite decorating channel! Everything you do is so tasteful and beautiful. Your DYI projects are absolute "money". â€â€â€
Thank you for freeing my anxiety about art and color. I try to compliment co -existing oil prints which is close to impossible.
Floor-to-ceiling curtains I've been doing for fifty-five years lol but I still love it when I do it in a friend's home and then mine's are blown away, especially in small rooms
I love everything you showed in this video n alot i have already done. But all u showed me opened more ideas thank you n i love vintage n used furniture â€ïž
PERFECT TIMING FOR THIS VIDEO!
Could you offer some ideas for where to buy curtains?
Your friendsâs black built-in bookcases are gorgeous!
Yay another LF video â€
Yesss, I absolutely love your style. Congratulations on your new venture w/ Desenio! Desenio has made my life so much easier!!! Love your style, changing the world one space at a time. đ
Best decorating advice I ha e ever seen.
Beautiful your work is exquisite. Do you design peoples homes? I am seldom impressed and you blow it out the park! I am a fan
â€ïž love your channel, the floor to ceiling curtain tip is a must !
I actually love old pieces. đ€
Don't forget your thrift stores peeps, I recently found MCM barware for $3.00 - $6.00..everything I purchased is valued at over $400 right now! I find amazing things, also still in the box from 40 to 50 years ago. You can be frugal but PATIENCE is key. Don't stop trying. Eventually you have "wins".đ
I had never heard of Feed & Wax and purchased it on your recommendation. It really is amazing! Thanks so much. â€
You suggested we look at your shop which I gladly did. You have wonderful items to view to buy or gift. One of the items I wanted to review as a possible gift for a group was/is the horned spoon with the drain holes in it. They are sweet and petite.
My POINT really is the description has a surprisingly number of typos. I donât usually comment about typos but the unusual number warranted the comment as I know you are a perfectionist. Happy day to you.
Another good one Drew. Thank you, I love it when you post your shopping trips to the Long Beach Veterans flea market and your trips to the Rose Bowl. I so enjoyed those places when I lived in LA
I would consider âvintageâ something that is 40 years or older and something that is 20 years old as âcollectableâ. Right now, in Bakersfield, California, antiques are âdirt cheapâ. A 1900 coat rack and umbrella stand (complete with drip pans) that cost $200 in 1985 can now be found for $400 and it has increased in age by 35 years! A very ornate Victorian tall desk is selling for $600 and in 1985 you could not touch it for less than $400. Stores that sell second hand furniture are good places to shop. I just bought two matching upholstered wing-back chairs for $200 and, from the same store, a carved âHenredonâ brand side table for $55 and a tall Âœ hexagon curio cabinet for $130. At the Goodwill store I found a coffee table with leaded glass inserts for $20. In 2014, at the Salvation Army, I found a sofa and matching love seat for $165 which was a younger, exact copy, of the sofa and love seat I had bought at J.C. Pennyâs, in 1998, when my children were babies. All my table lamps in brass, porcelain, and glass have come from swap meets, Salvation Army, and Goodwill. I bought my first nightstand lamp (50Âą) at a swap meet, 40 years ago, when I was in high school.
I have a large leather drum as a side table, in the window, and I put feed and waxâ€
Thank you for the ideas. I particularly love the IKEA shelves that you so beautifully made to look like they were built by an old time carpenter. Just stunning.
I wish I knew someone to install a Billy bookcase in an awkward corner of my apartment. Those that are handy are so fortunate.
Omgosh - I forgot what the Upstairs of your house looked like and Iâm so happy you showed clips!!!
Thanks for the tip of Feed & Wax. I have one antique piece that I will be purchasing this for. It looks so dried out so canât wait to give it new life! â€đ
Very timely advice for me because I am buying a house soon. Esp the Billy bookcase hack.