9 THINGS I'M NEVER BUYING AGAIN FOR MY HOME
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Ok seriously nobody asked but today I'm sharing NINE things I'm never buying again and why. These videos are always so much fun and truly a learning moment for me and hopefully for you too.
I linked my alternative options and recommendations down below just in case you are feeling inspired:
Art behind me: bit.ly/3B23RUy
Vase: bit.ly/3Gu6dMK
burl plinth: bit.ly/34wSzeE
Cotton woven rug: bit.ly/34C24ck
Favorite patterned neutrals: • STOP BUYING UGLY RUGS ...
Favorite neutral rugs: • RUGS TO STOP BUYING AN...
My home featured on Studio Mcgee studio-mcgee.com/make-life-be...
Horizontal bookcase: bit.ly/3GtXx9o
Vertical bookcase: bit.ly/3oo427e
RH nightstand:rh.com/catalog/product/produc...
RH dupe nightstand: bit.ly/34is4Kb
Similar vibe nightstand: bit.ly/3AUldCr
Amazon mohair blankets: www.amazon.com/shop/arvinolan...
H&M Affordable wool style blanket: bit.ly/3HoDJp4
Faux tree RAVE REVIEWS bit.ly/3Lci05U
Fav luxe Citizenry linen bed bundle: bit.ly/3GTGTB8
I swear by my Amazon sheets my fav affordable option
Affordable linen sheets: amzn.to/3FMXKnF
Affordable linen duvet cover: amzn.to/3rCvjDY
Luxe super fluffy duvet insert: bit.ly/3fHkP0B
Affordable duvet insert alternative: bit.ly/3AnbxQY - Jak na to + styl
Such a good reminder that design is a process! We can’t always have everything on point at all times. We all have to go through trial and error. I was going absolutely nuts when I would buy something and it didn’t work out, but it is what it is!
And that its totally OK to make mistakes and not like something as time goes on!!!
So true,thanks for the reminder.
Definitely but we need to be conscious of money badly spent,which can put a dent on your financial well being, and the stuff that is going to end up at a landfill if it cannot be repurposed or donated.
I’m a native Las Vegasinian
I love thrift shopping and refurbishing and diying I’m a single mother of 3 I have to save every penny so I can pinch when we can!!
I love watching your videos!!! You just make me happy
Dear Arvin, Congratulations on being a feature with Studio McGee!!! 🎉
Thank you also for continuing to bring great content to us. Really appreciate you sharing your honest experiences on trend and home decor. All the best!
That's what I'm here for :)
I sincerely ADORE how you educate us plebs on your art. 🙏
I know you just said you hated IKEA, but their Vindum shag rug is the most comfortable rug my feet have ever touched. It was at a friend’s house and I just wanted to lay on the floor. Bought one for my own living room and it doesn’t shed at all - even with two crazy cats clawing it! Plus it is speckled/heathered so it hides all dirt.
Kallax is perfect for areas you don't care about being "designy" though. I love them for my craft room, and our gaming room. Face it, a room full of board games, video games, D&D minis, and Marvel movie posters is never going to look chic, and it doesn't have to.
RECORD STORAGE
IKEA is more affordable than many of the alternatives. I’ve used my Kallax as closet organizers in two apartments with bins in each of the cubbies. I got them when I lived in a ridiculously small studio apartment with a tiny closet. I also got a wardrobe and a daybed. I had no furniture to start with and I was so happy to have an apartment that was functional and cozy. That said, since then, I’ve purchased a bistro table from Pottery Barn and a sofa from Crate and Barrel. I’ll upgrade when I can but I’m happy to have solid wood furniture from IKEA.
Many decor influencers talk about saving enough to purchase quality in your style. IMO saving money and knowing what your style is takes time to cultivate. In some situations, they are at odds with one another. You know your style but don't have the money, or you have a budget but not sure if the style is a trend or a treasure. Until I'm comfortable when the budget, quality, and style factors meet, I would purchase affordable and functional furniture in the meantime. You and I have the same decor philosophy.
I feel like it’s easy to rip on ikea but you are spot on about functionality. At the end of the day your home has to be functional not just aesthetic. I think ikea does an admiral job of being functional and trying to work in some aesthetic options (or basic cheap things that you can hack to match an aesthetic). I respect them more than RH which offers way too much faux wood items for insane prices.
I bought a bar height table because I thought I would love it. I like sitting at them when I go out to dinner or for drinks. I literally hate the table. So I completely agree with you on that about having one in the home
Yes, I agree! I hate them. Even in a bar, it's uncomfortable. Give me a booth!
I imagine that tall tables don't work if you have a family member or frequent visitor who uses a wheelchair.
Hi Arvin! I have a bar height table from All Modern, and I love it! It only seats two, so not necessarily a dining room option. I live in a studio apartment, so having that height difference helps differentiate my spaces.
Arvin you are totally allowed to dislike Ikea. Nothing wrong with admitting it isn't your style. 💖
Yay, Arvin’s back! I didn’t realize how addicted I am to your videos until you took a week off 😂🤍🤍🤍 I love these because it’s always a check for me as to whether or not I’m on the right track with my home decor purchasing, and I love when I pass with flying colors 😂🤎🤎
Hahah miss you too!!!! Sometimes we all need a little time off. And so happy you loved the video.
Estaba pensando igual 😂😂😂😂
Wow! Congrats on your feature!
My sister had a bar height table with chair stools. She was 4'11". She had to get a step stool to sit. Really. She did. Gotta agree on grey wood. It just looks dull and dirty to me. (i don't like grey anything, tho)
Congrats Arvin!! Growing and it’s showing. All your hard work is paying off 💪🏼❤️
Thank you
Congrats on the feature! Well deserve, my dear. I had a pub table in my small condo. But as I'm older now, I find them to be uncomfortable to sit in for a long period. I now have a dining table from the 40s and comfy padded chairs. It also goes better with my vintage decor.
I’m 50/50 on these. From a purely style point I agree on the kallax but I think they serve a purpose especially for kids rooms. I’m the opposite on Grey wood on the other hand. I completely love the cooler tones and really don’t like anything with dark wood or walnut. It’s all personal preference. Love your videos !!!
TOTALLY it is preference :D
I agree I love Grey wood more then regular wood. I can’t even explain it when I see regular wood furniture I automatically think of my grandmas house.
My mom and I love watching your videos! We’ve learned so much from you and we adore your sweet personality and design expertise ♥️♥️♥️
Great video! Happy to see you back! Congrats on the Studio McGee layout🤗
Congrats to you Arvin! I am so happy you’re getting the recognition you deserve. You are a one of a kind creator and we’re so lucky to have you grace our screens! Xo
A flooring store can order any size carpet for an area rug, and if the manufacturers don't cut and bind to size ( some do)there are businesses that do it. They pick up your carpet from. The store, cut and bind it and return it to the store. It's a charge by the linear foot and you can get those wonderful fibers that have the stain proofing incorporated with the fibers in the extruder so they litteraly cannot absorb stains!! I had one made for my daughter. She would put it on the driveway, hose or pressure wash it off, let it dry , flip it over let it dry on the back, and bring it back in the house. In summer on a 100!° day it will dry both sides in a day. Great fir dogs and small children. Cheaper in larger sizes than purchasing area rugs. Also carpet remnants can be used for this purpose! Make sure they are triexta fiber!!
To me my favorite find during 2020 was this channel. Gave me some good laughs and so much inspo... it was just more or less a thousand subscribers- and still love this... I’m always waiting for the next video.
I just love watching your channel. I learn so much from you. I love the way you shoot from the hip with your comments and I can feel the honesty. You are amazing.
Keep the tips coming!
Soooo good! Especially the tip about the burnt sienna linens. Love the idea of earthy tones, browns, and toffees in place of that. 💯
!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY and CONGRATULATIONS, ARVIN!!! 🥳🎉🥳
Congratulations on your feature, it’s been wonderful to see your style evolution. You’re all grown up now but somehow still down to earth. Wishing you the best this year!
Bravo Arvin! The features of you is only the beginning. From the day you started your channel, watching the rug show, I knew you’d go far. I’m glad you got to unplug and enjoy your birthday. It’s great seeing how much you’ve grown and I have no doubt you’ll continue to grow. Xx
Congrats on the feature Arvin! You totally deserve it and there is so much more to come for you!! 🥰
Congratulations on your Studio McGee feature. You deserve having your work acknowledged. You rock Arvin.
Congrats for the Studio M. piece. You deserve it, much love ❤️
I absolutely agree that grey wood things definitely look cold and sad. I love your taste in home decor and you give great advice!
Congrats Arvin! Well deserved recognition! 💕. I just replaced my pub height set and the new "normal" one looks so much better!
Arvin, it is always a joy to watch your videos. It lights up my day. Congratulations, Arvin, for the Studio MCGee article. You deserve much to be noticed, your home is so beutiful! Greetings from Germany!
Congrats on the Studio McGee shoot! It looks amazing! Keep up the great work, I and so many others love watching your videos! You give me inspiration on decorating my own space, because we have a similar style. I love everything you’ve done with your home and love seeing all your new pieces! 🤎
So proud to see you’re thriving and succeeding in an industry where there are so many people in it! So inspirational. Any tips on where you normally find your florals like the one in the vase behind you or on your console table in your bedroom?
So Very Excited for your Studio McGee feature. I am generally not a Target shopper but you are piquing my interest. Congratulations on all of your success (and your engagement)! Blessing to you both.
Hi Arvin, love your channel and your advice. There is nothing wrong with a design sense that changes over time and I have enjoyed seeing yours evolve since you started your channel. I do think it is always better to decorate with what your heart and soul are drawn to. I have been swayed into buying some things that were trendy at the time, but I got sick of those items so much faster than things I bought that may not be “what everybody is doing now”. I have always been drawn to warm tones and interesting different types of items like vintage, artistic, or just cozy. For the most part, I have had most of my current pieces for years and find my home inviting and cozy.
Congratulations Arvin. Well deserved. Glad to have you back. Nobody asked but I love the outfit. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and expertise with me.
Arvin, I have been with you since the start!!! So happy for all your success!
Yasssss!! En pointe with every single point! Your style is next level this year, refined, mature and appropriate. Keep it up darling!!
I have quite a few sheep skin rugs in my home and I love them. Forever cozy and fluffy with no shedding!
Maybe it was just wasn't the right rug for us?! it shed a lot
Congrats on your McGee moment!!! LOVING that journey for you!!! XO
CONGRATULATIONS on your photo shoot! So so exciting and much deserved! Bravo! 💓👏👏👏
Learning so much from you… really appreciate you Arvin.❤️thank you for all these ideas.
Congratulations! I am so proud of you. You really are tenacious. You will go far.
Oh, Arvin! Splendid as always! I love to see how your style evolves. And YES, refined! My current design dilemma is rugs over carpet? We're in a rental and can't rip the stuff up. Ah well, in the meantime I'll watch more of your videos.
I'd go for it! Apartments are tricky because you need to fit in so much in one or two rooms. Rugs are a good way to divide your dining area from your office area from your lounging area so it doesn't feel like you're always in the same space. Just keep them small enough so they don't overwhelm the area.
Layered rugs is a great look. Just make sure you use a good rug pad. They make pads specifically for rugs placed on top of rugs.
When I lived in Italy 12 years ago, I got a beautiful Persian rug from Iranian Loom that is thick and absolutely amazing, and believe me.. it looks new, just like if I purchased it recently. Exactly the same color, texture, etc
I have a Persian rug that I purchased on eBay knowing it was previously used (and some areas show a bit of wear / colour discolouration (from the sun). I would love to replace the rug because I now gravitate to earthy palette but I am having a hard time finding a reasonable replacement because I have two dogs (although they are perfectly house broken [rare] accidents do happen when diarrhea strikes etc.). Plus the old Persian rug is so luxuriously thick ..... And every time I vacuum with my Dyson it still looks great. So I continue to be undecided (and I keep looking).
So happy for you and your Studio Mc Gee experience! Well deserved👏🏼
Thank you Alvin! As always you delver. Very educational. Love you!
Oh my gosh, I was just looking at jute rugs so I am so grateful for your review. We have 2 dogs and a cat so now I will be taking rugs off of my wishlist. Congratulations on the article feature - well deserved! Also, you look fire today. 🔥🔥🔥
Arvin might delete this comment but the machine-washable Ruggable Re-Jute rugs may be worth a look 😅🤫
@@SaraWhiteChi Lol I wont' delete it!! I've never tried those :P
Avoid jute at all costs! They look amazing in editorials, and work fine for low traffic areas, but wear terribly like Arvin said, and I've found them to trap dirt and dust far more than other materials
Dear, doggie or cat pee ruins hardwood floors, just get washable rugs I'm disabled and believe me very nose sensitive... That Smell Would Have me in the ER Quickly... I use Tide Pods x4 in 1 Ultra-Oxi For that Exact Reason....& Wash my Rugs with a shampooer for dogs with The Green Clean added in to get rid of All things spilled or smells once every six months in Wall to Wall Carpets as this Little Tiny Male unneuerted Dogs are the worst at peeing !!!! Washable Rugs are the best on top to Protect the floors, the valuables, and one's Sanity
Actually I love jute rugs and I've always had one in my home in some space. Right now I have one in my dining room and I have no problems. We are empty-nesters and have no pets, but on Sundays, my daughter and her family with three teenagers and a small dog come over, and it's fine. It might be because there is just about 2 ft around the table and chairs, so it's not getting full on traffic. I just really love the look.
Whenever I am having a bad day babe, you brighten me up and make me giggle. Thank you so much, you are the best! 😘😀
Congratulations Arvin on all your success you are so stylish and I love your personality! I went to college for interior design, and I consider myself a designer. You are such a breath of fresh air I must say I found you on Karen brit chicks video and I subscribed
ahhhh yay!!!! LOVE KAREN
Congratulations on your Studio McGee opportunity !!!!! What an amazing moment 😘😘😘😘😘 I love your style 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
We have a regular dining table and a bar height table that we got from Big Lots (BL-102-1). I have this nook set up with bar decor (neon, beer tin signs, etc.) It's great for sitting at when I'm doing something alone like on my laptop and it unfolds to seat more people which is great for when we host parties. It usually sits parallel and facing the wall, but when I pull it out and unfold it I turn it perpendicular so it still has a little cozy bar feel. It's a very versatile table and I recommend it for anyone with small spaces!
Super Awesome! Congratulations On The Feature!!!
Arvin, your feature on Studio McGee is well deserved! Always enjoy your channel and your content.
This specific post just shows design is a process - ever evolving.
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LOVE this list even though I've been guilty! 🙈 Really appreciate your honesty in saying hey, this free, gorgeous Citizenry blanket isn't working for my real life / pet life. I'm anti-fake plants too - I think it was drilled into me growing up? - but I've really come around to dried/preserved florals and greenery. You can get color, texture and crazy shapes with no light, no maintenance, no bugs. And I lol'd at "too boho" - it's a process but we have to check our grown selves from slipping back into too much UO Home. xo
Oh yes you are so right about those sofas ..my work thinks those things are the cats meow and buys them for all their locations and they NEVER last!!! So happy for you !! The cover looks wonderful!! Your tips today on this video were just great...
I have to say I agree with every one of your points, especially the bar height tables and faux trees. Great video.
I have a bar height table, and this lines up with thoughts I've had for the last year. I'm over it. Thanks for the validation!
We have 3 dogs and have def had to learn the hard way what kind of furniture and decor we can have. Honestly anything upholstered that can’t be cleaned easily is a no go. We also have our everyday blankets and pillows and our “fancy” blankets and pillows we only bring out for guests.
Great video. Also, I love what you’ve been doing with your haircut lately. Looks really good.
I agree on all accounts and i do have a burnt Orange pillow and a rusty orange sheet in my bedroom 😅 but i love them! Can i just be desert modern instead of college boho dorm room 😂
Always a pleasure catching up with your videos.
I love all your videos and a huge congrats on studio McGee feature!! Goals 🙌
First…love your channel!! Lol. We resorted to TWO (!) bar height tables with chairs for our small apartment. Living room/kitchen combo. They are set up to separate the two spaces and provide us with much needed counter prep space and for dining. Works very well to define the spaces. I live in an old brick urban apartment building. Keep up the great work!
The gorgeous copper orange color in your Studio McGee pics is not an accident. The lounger under you is exactly the thing. I can hear it, colors are coming.
Definitely working with strong earth colors this year!!!
You make our lives happier. Great video. Congratulations!!🤗
Hey , thanks for another awesome video! Your office and bedroom look amazing. You are spot on about dogs and rugs!!!! Not a ikea fan. Weird place to shop. Got to go one way!!!! Cheap. Thanks again, Kathleen
You're a God send - I always learn so much from you videos 😊
So good to see you again! My husband is 6’7 and it is so hard to find furniture that is comfortable our high table actually is more comfortable for his legs but my kids do dangle their legs so funny and true :-)
I just bought an eyelash woven shag rug from Target (Project 62) and love it. No shedding and luxurious feeling. Would highly recommend it.
loving the light!
Your Bedroom is just so beautiful and cozy and comfortable 👍
Omg love all your videos , I have never enjoyed a you tube channel more …. Its been my calm and relaxing time watching all your videos 🤍
Happy birthday Arvin..........lot of good vibes....having so much watching your video ....bring me joy all the time....xoxo
Oh Arvin! 310k subs! I was here when u started! Congratulations on your success💖💖💖
You are the best! Love your videos, ideas and suggestions. Congratulations on the Studio McGee feature! I’m not a fan of IKEA either.
Hey Arvin, yess I purchased a bar height table and immediately regretted that decision once seeing it in my home. It’s totally impractical in a residential setting. But I love it in my favorite sports bar.
I have a bar hight table one that looks exactly as the first pic you displayed but with leather chair with back rest. It fits perfect in my very large kitchen, and gives a balanced feel. Note, not my dinning room but kitchen. It’s in a beautiful mahogany wood and I’m very happy with it.
On color schemes, I can’t stand burnt orange and red in any home furnishings. I am proud to say, my color scheme are as you mentioned, browns, beige, but only one green material chair. Don’t like too much green unless its from plants. The metal fixtures are pewter/dark bronze and some platinum such as faucets, door handles and kitchen cabinet handles and lightings with mahogany wood and beige/white birch wood furnishing. Everyone who visits me say my home gives them a calm relaxing feeling. I tell them it an all natural color scheme environment. I do so enjoy your video. We mostly have so much in common when it comes to decorating a home.
I definitely feel like wood tones will always be a personal preference. I have always gravitated towards cool tones, white and bright colors peppered in. Warm wood tones I feel work well with beiges/earthy tones and such which just won’t ever be my vibe but I understand why people enjoy it.
Arvin, congratulations on the Studio McGee interview! It was wonderful just like you! ❤️😍👍🏼
You are amazing. Love your style, but most of all your sense of humour. Happy Friday
Congratulations love love love watching you ❤ happy happy belated birthday 🎂
Hi Arvin, since you asked about our treasure rugs, I have a very cute Beni Ourain rug. I bought it on one of my trips to Morocco. It is so beautiful that I only use it when I am on vacation back to my apartment in Spain. I rent my apartment to Airbnb so I don't leave the rug for my guests to use ooops sorry. Also, I have a beautiful killim rug from Afghanistan that I use in my small living room. It is a dark rusty red and beige with some green touches here and there. I love it because it reflects my personality and is reminiscent of all the good moments I had in the Middle Eastern countries and Turkey during my stays.
Yessss I’ve been waiting for an Arvin vid for a minuuuute!!!
HI, I recommend the Safavieh shag rugs, specifically the Milan for a comfortable walking space (they don't shed!)
Thank you for the info on the jute rugs. I live the look but I also love my rugs to be cleanable. Our pets are very potty trained but it doesn’t always stop the occasional puke.
I love love love your style and I love even more that some of the things you wouldn't buy again are due to its incompatibility with having dogs. As someone who loves having a nice home but has had to make some painful compromises due to having two doggie babies I completely get it. I would love to see a video on things you love and hate that are pet (or small kids) friendly or not friendly!
Yes! On the orange linens! It’s too jarring for my eyes. How exciting being featured, 🥰
Congratulations on your feature, even though we’re not surprised. You’re awesome! Great review as always Arvin. 😃
Congratulations Arvin👏🏼well deserved!
Been here since you were at 60K subs. So happy for you and your journey Arvin!
thank you for being here
Glad to see you back from Australia
OMG!!! STUDIO MC GHEE AWESOME @! You look timeless , grand, stylish, and I WANT that coffee table book with you on it!!! So deserving, so luxe, so impressive. You go!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Loved this one. You always make me laugh. Congrats on the Studio McGhee photo shoot. So cool
Big Congrats on the feature with Studio McGee! Best wishes to you on these endeavors.
Oh that blazer is everything!! Love!
Congratulations on the Studio McGee feature!! I bought a studio McGee bench because of you. You deserve everything you've earned and more!
Great points. There is a way to do Sienna though that is definitely not collage dorm.
Congrats of the Studio McGee feature! Well deserved! Always here for the opening dance moment! xo
Arviiiiiiiin !!!! Welcome back ✨🥳 So happy that you took some time off. Great video. I laughed so hard regarding the fake tree comment. 😅
So proud of you!!
I have a bar height table in my home. It’s not my ideal piece of furniture, but the only thing that fits in my small space. I hope to have more options in the future in my future home 😊