10 SURPRISINGLY CHEAP HACKS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE
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Looking for some simple ways to make your home look more upscale on a budget. I'm sharing my best cheap home hacks to make your home look more expensive! There are some things that might make your home look cheap or less high-end, and with these budget home decor tips and styling hacks, you can make a big impact!
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I have impressed my visitors (ok, my mom) with my organized spice jars. And she does think I have my life together. It works!
My mom is my "visitors" too 😄
Mine just thinks that I’ve lost it lol 😂
😂😂😂
🤣🤣😅love this
😂😂😂😂 love it tip taken maybe it shall work on my mother Inlaw 😂😂
I can't tell you how much your channel has helped me. I have ADHD and have struggled my entire life with organization, which as a woman has made me very self-conscious. Your videos have been such a huge help, especially the decluttering one. I've been able to take some of your suggestions, tweak them to what I know works best for me, and my apartment has actually started looking really nice, which has been a massive confidence boost. So I wanted to say a big thank you for all the effort that goes into your videos.
You can reach those goals you’ve decided will improve your life! You got this!,
@@jenniferd264 Thank you for your kind words!! Progress is definitely being made, and I'm choosing to take pride in that!
Well done. I am a work in progress. Baby steps so not to get overwhelmed. Take care
Your not alone, I am the same have never been organized and when I tried before I would get distracted while in the middle of working on it. Watching her videos has really helped me as well that even my husband has noticed the difference. We can both do this and its going to be awesome!!!
I so feel you @Rachel S!!! I've been depressed for 10 years, and now when finally out of it (with a partner and child added to my life) I kind of "woke up" to a WORLD OF MESS!!!! It's insane, and.. .Yeah... Don't know where to begin. Glad you've found help, I hope for the same ^^ GL to you!
My friend saw her farmhouse signs, "Live, Love, Laugh", "Gather", "Eat", ect. in a photo and immediately took them all down. 😉 So yes, seeing your home in a photo gave her new perspective.
I had a horrible fight with my husband this morning. Watching your video for the first time made me laugh and smile 😊 . I fold my bathroom towels like you do, “spa style” and my mother in law commented on how fancy I fold. Made me giddy inside. Thanks for brightening my day. Sub earned!
Honestly I think keeping my dining room table clear like she does would make a huge difference not just with a clean appearance, but also to be available as a workspace. When she was showing the folding I realized if I kept the table clear maybe I'd actually save my back and not mind folding laundry so much 🤯
One day I tossed my chunky/ oversized cardigans in a nice basket just to clean up really quick and realized they looked like blankets. It looks super cozy and I'm not going to bother hanging them anymore haha.
😲😲genius!!! Gonna do that from now on makes total sense!
And inviting!!
Great idea
That may actually be better for your sweaters because hangers can stretch out the shoulders.
That’s so clever! I’m going to try that right now...
swapping out the hardware on furniture is the same tip for clothing: you can change the buttons on a cheap coat to make it look better.
The picture taking of a room idea is GENIUS!
I love it!: "YES IT DOES ALL BRING ME JOY!"
My spice rack game is about to get REAL, loved the recommendation
Yes paper!!! I desperately need this video. I have too much paper clutter!
im sharing a video on tips for paper clutter too on tuesday :)
Enjoyed the tips & tricks; truly, I plan on trying them~ may I suggest folding your bath towel on your table like you did your sweaters instead of your bathroom floor ~ 🤷♀️
That part made me 🤯🤢
And I thought everyone in her country does it. Thanks for your comment.
@@arpitamathur9905 floors probably immaculate too
I love impressing hypothetical visitors too!! LOL!🤣
The thermostat thing won’t work for most people because it actually has a temperature gauge on it. If you cover it up, it won’t be able to accurately measure the temperature in your house and that could cause a higher bill.
Which I always found odd. My mom's house is a Tudor and has a very high Cathedral Ceiling in the Living Room. So that room was always cold. The thermostat is in the Dining Room where the kitchen door was. So how being so close to the oven was it getting an accurate reading?
The secretary desk: I splurged on one in 1983, still love it, still using it. It’s been through many homes over its 39years, always useful.
I am a serial organizer and always find something in your videos to add to my obsession. 😉
Thank you for another amazing video.
My great grandfather build a secretary desk that I’m using as a vanity. It’s ver 100 years old and standing strong. I’ll never part with it.
Hypothetical guest ALWAYS make me "tidy up."
Careful with clear spice jars: some/many spices are sensitive to light and can lose nutrients this way! If you want to use clear jars, I think it’s better to store them in a drawer or cabinet that’s mostly shielded from daylight
Also, if you live in a humid area, you might want to opt for plastic lids. I live in the south of the US, and any spice jars I have had that were metal rust fairly quickly.
Taking a photo is an awesome way to check things out.
Your 'don't buy something because its inexpensive, but save up for a better product' also works well for fashion.
That Mid Century Modern desk is beautiful
SO, just to clarify ... Marie Kondo is not a minimalist ! She’s about keeping things that “spark joy” and having a place for everything 😜 she has like a purse for every outfit, etc. ❤️love your video
Do you Really need to put down Marie Kondo?!
Was just about to write this haha! 😄She's not a minimalist and I love that coz I'm not either but I've learned to only keep things I really love.
"Marie whatever her name is" wow. Ew
@@sometzge I said the same thing 🙁 That was rude and disrespectful
I also found that comment distasteful 😠
I like your ideals about the photos but I am taking it further. I am going to use the photos when I am looking for something for my room. I am see something I like and now with the photos I can see how it would look before I buy it
Keeping your counters as clear and clean as much as possible is another tip. I added a paper towel rack to the inside of my kitchen counter door to get them out of the way but yet still be accessible. I also added hooks to the inside of my kitchen cabinet doors to hang potholders, bottle brushes etc. Leaving that stuff on the counter just makes your kitchen look low end and cluttered.
Great tips! I'm not a minimalist either, however, I am decluttering & simplifying & found Marie Kondo's folding method for clothes amazing for our family. We can see everything in our drawers & it saves so much space!!
Yes...I do/did these:
Repackaging products, decluttering, repainted hardware in kitchen, plants, not buying unnecessary small decorations, roll fold towels and clothes. 🌞
same!
I am on the minimalist road, but books are NOT included. And yes, books bring me great joy.
Maybe I should consider this.. I can't get rid of books, even if I don't really read them anymore.
@@lovelyhumanbeing261 I wonder if u can borrow books from libraries or not
@@snowhite7310 I think so. I actually just went to the library ^^
Same. I’m on a minimalist journey as well, but the books are staying. It brings me great joy just to look at them. The smell of new books is my favorite smell in the world. I sniff my books so much that my kids have started doing it when they get books too 😂. I have a dream of one day having a study or library room in my house because I can’t think of anything more relaxing than sitting in a comfy chair, surrounded by books 📚❤️
The freeze frame 😂 editing perfection 👌🏻
I'm just so happy to this video from someone who actually has a decent spice collection.
I love the tip of saving your money for higher-end items and avoiding the lower cost budget items. I'm so guilty of doing that! Then, my house is cluttered of things that I don't really love and I talk myself out of buying things I probably could have afforded if I had just passed on the insignificant items in the first place!
I'm so guilty of that! I finally had to ground myself from going into home goods stores!
Stopped the video at 11:00 minutes, and just spend an hour folding all my towels. And now i can't stop smiling because my towel drawer looks so neat an nice. Since i only use a few at a time, the next time folding them will get much faster. This just made my day :-D
Taking pictures before you clean is such a game changer!!!
I have the same spice bottles! During spring break I changed out all my spices....oh my goodness it made a huge difference.
While you're considering putting your cleaners in new nice glass bottles also consider switching to a more eco friendly cleaner 😉 most of the ones in stores are not biodegradable
I use white vinegar for practically ALL my cleaning. Economical, environmentally friendly & totally effective.
The reason to leave labels on cleaning supplies is they are poisonous. If you have children or have them visit, consider leaving in OG container and put them in a basket on a shelf in linen closet. Read a couple labels. Its coded by poison control and if you ever suspect a child drank a cleaning agent, grab the bottle and take it with the kid to nearest ER! Docs with check code on label and immediately know how to counteract the poison they swallowed. FYI
True! You can also use some that are concentrated like Blueland's tabs that save tons of space!
@@christinevolin7030 whoa, I did not know that, thanks for spreading important info!!
@@christinevolin7030 when I switch even dry goods in my pantry to jars I usually cut the label or directions off and stick it IN the jar or to the back side. So its neat but I can also remember what it is and how to use it
Your hypothetical spice thing made me laugh so hard. I pull out my oven and clean under it every Monday for that hypothetical "what if someone randomlypulled out my oven for some reason"...
COULD happen, right😂??!!
no way ! you truly do that?
@@shayk.393 yes I do, it pulls out really easily so it only takes a couple minutes to do. I dont know why but in my head if someone were to pull out my oven and it be clean under there they would think I had my life together even if the rest of the house was falling down around them haha
See...that 'visitor' is helping you keep that area all neat and clean!! Thank you hypothetical visitor!!!
@@savannahmartinez3985 I do clean under my frig 3 - 4 times a year. Have not pulled out stove for 2 years. Yikes, I'm sure I need to!
Hypothetical visitors 🤣 right now that's as close as we r getting lol! 🙃🇨🇦💕
You're a lifesaver Kallie....can't believe I've only just discovered your channel here in the UK, but I'm so glad I have. I fully understand the benefit of a master running list and weekly journal (brilliant idea) I love a good list! You are definitely keeping me motivated to clear my clutter.....especially in and out of lockdown. Thank you 🥰
I do the same with spices, makes a big difference❤️. The same with flowers and houseplants. And that desk is gorgeous!! ❤️ Awesome tips. I've got some binge watching to do here!
I loved this video, and I noticed how I’ve recently updated my home using many of your ideas that you just shared! THANKS GIRLIE
I’m about to be a first time mom, and I’m SO glad I found your channel! Your decluttering and cleaning tips are really helping me and my husband get ready for baby!
Congratulations!!! Enjoy every moment..they are tiny for such a short time!!
@@denasharpe2393 Thank you so much! 😊
Congratulations! Do you have a name selected yet? I like names. If the last name will be Duke, how about Delaney for a girl or Dale for a boy?
@@lallred1911 Her name is Bethany! :)
I love the spice jar recommendation. Not only does it look better, but it is also much easier to find what I want. Thank you so much.
That is one of my favorite tips too 🌸
@@BeGoodtoYourselfbyMargo I love this one, too! My spices are all labeled and in matching jars. I have a few extra jars in case I buy something different. We reno'd our kitchen 2 years ago, and I had them build me a spice cabinet with 3 drawers to fit my bottles, which are all labeled on the lids with chalkboard marker labels. It's the most organized I have ever been, and I LOVE it!
The rolled towels makes my towels look so much neater and I can store more in one place. Thank you!
Love the organized spices 🙂
Great tips!! Listeners should remember that thermostats need the air circulating around them so they can do their jobs. Replacing with a modern one also is not expensive.
I was wondering if the thermostats are supposed to be covered; if they are detecting the temperature of the home/floor of the home they are located on.
The cardigan folding method is great! And you did it one handed!
I told all of my towels like this! Once you do it a few times it’s easy peasy! Also I’ve been on Fetch since the first time it was mentioned her! The points add up quickly!!
I bought the same glass bottles for my spices and I am the same way YES IT BRINGS JOY and YES I PLAN FOR HYPOTHETICAL VISITORS TO BE WOWED by my organizations
Loved the spa fold of the towels
Your video was a great guide to pointing out specifically how to upscale my living space... And I love that you mentioned flowers and plants... Thanks a ton💚💚💚🌱🌱🌱
Omg i just folded all my towels into spa towels, they stack perfectly and save space, and look amazing!
I use Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon hand soap & hand cream in the kitchen so I took an empty one, removed the label & put my Dawn Platinum dish soap in it. Now, it's all matchy matchy and in a dollar tree little basket at the sink. Much better than the Costco-sized container of dish soap that would have been there otherwise! Heather xo
The “housekeeper” at 10:12 makes me laugh, no matter how many times I rewind!
I swear Kallie you always have the best tips, I always look forward to u you put Sunday videos 💕😊
Love how different this content is! I haven’t heard anyone else giving these ideas. Thanks!
Really great ideas. I love the look of minimalism, but it is just not how our family wants to live(cue guilt). You had some great suggestions on upgrading. The ones that hit home were the changing out of containers, folding and saving for a good piece that is perfect.
Hubby does heating and air and when I tried to cover the thermostat a long time ago he said that’s a big no no because then it can’t function properly. The thermostat needs to sense the temperature in the room and it can’t do that correctly if it’s covered up. So if you want your temperature to stay accurate then you really shouldn’t cover up the thermostat, even if it’s an eye sore. It’s better to just upgrade the thermostat if you can.
Great tips! I want to go fold stuff now! Happy Sunday! 👍💕🌸
Thank you, Kallie 💕
Glad you mentioned folding! It does make such a difference in how your place looks. Also well folded items are less wrinkled when you pull them out to wear them.
I discovered the rolled towels when we lived in a tiny house and it was the best way to get all my towels to fit in the cabinet.
All excellent ideas. I accidentally clicked the picture of a room in my house that I didn't know was awful. When I looked at the picture I realized that was junk. I got a chance to go through it clean it up in 5 minutes the corner was so nice
Funny you should mention Marie Condo...lol She became famous before children. Once she had children she finally understood what Moms go thru with having a lot of stuff in their homes.
Welcome to the
real world!!
Not at all. As a minimalist mom I can assure you that Minimalism and being a mother just go together so well and makes my life as a mother stress free, my kids stress free and I have more time for my children and husband.
My third child is due in september 😬
Been doing the towel roll for 2 years....love it
Who else paused this video to go re-fold all the towels in their linen closet? =D Thanks, Kallie! I love these types of videos.
Bahahahahahahaha 😂 YESSSSSSSS I did!
Bathroom revamp
me :)
Paused, and started walking to the linen closet but then realized I didn’t want to miss anything! Video over, comment posted, and away I go! 💐
Sorry, can't talk right now. I have to go run upstairs to refold all my sweaters! 😁
Anyone else cringing at her folding that towel on her bathroom floor?
So nasty!
YES 😱
It Spiked my OCD!!!
And the wrinkles in the sweaters she's folding! 😱
Oh my gosh YES!!
KALLIE, you are so intelligent with all this stuff. Love your videos
yes!!!! switch out pulls!!!!! makes a big difference!
Thank you for giving me an idea especially on how to fold clothes and towels.
Your editing skills have seriously improved! Good job Kallie!
I so appreciate what you share with us! I'm looking forward to the decluttering paper! I need some serious help!
Redoing my spices brought me so much joy and its the single thing I get the most compliments on 😂
That hat trick was very clever u just turned the whole wall into an art piece , i love that!!
*Folding* . I did a MAJOR de-cluttering of my closet and dresser drawers using the Kon-Mari Method last year. I am happy to say that 1 year later, I continue to fold and organize my clothing using this method. It was a game changer and totally worth the extra effort.
Me too! 😃
I love this ! Thank you 😊
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for all the great tips! Always look forward to your posts!
Going to re-do my spices now. Loved these!!! Thanks! Great video!
Great filming/editing!..."stop! freeze!"🙌🏻
When you take pictures of your space, flip it! We’re so used to seeing things the way you are but you have a better insight into what other people first see when it’s backwards
Love the folding techniques
I always enjoy your videos, love your discoveries, tips, tricks, wit and humor. I've repackaged my laundry products into all white containers that I've cleaned and re-labeled for a more clutter free and cohesive look. The bathroom and kitchen products have been recanted too. I know this isn't necessary for everyone but I realized a while ago that I operate better with less visual clutter. Sometimes little things can have big impact. I'll try the folding techniques, too. My methods need an upgrade. 😃 Thanks! ❤
As usual I love the scrunchie on the wrist!
BFC: “You should get plants...”
Everyone with cats: “😂😂😂”
Lol sorry, couldn’t help it! I would LOVE to have more plant, but I have MAYBE two places that I could display them where my cat wouldn’t mischievously knock them over or eat them 🤷🏼♀️
Yesss! My cats have eaten an entire tree. Sorry, mine all are all faux lol
Our cats don't touch our plants 😊 If you get a chlorophytum, cats can happily chew on it, the plant wil survive and it's the number one air purifying plant according to NASA studies ☺️
That's ok....a home w/o a cat is like a house pretending to be a home!!!
Yeah between my cats eating/knocking them over and me and my husband not watering them, we are not a plant household
So agree! I can’t even get flowers anymore. There’s only one big plant that we have that our cats amazingly don’t touch. Lol
Thank you for all these tips... I’m a “shover of towels ! “ I will try my best to follow your clear instructions!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you I needed some inspiration. TFS ❤❤
Covering your thermostat can actually cause it to not properly heat or cool your home (can’t sense the temperature correctly!).
I think about this everytime I see someone covering their thermostat
As soon as I heard her say that I had o check comments 😂 I’m like no, U can’t do that...
@@kelseywagner4483 I do that in summer, when no heat's on.
Find a summer hat with a lot of holes in the weave above the hat band for air circulation
My son-in-law is an electrician and he said many times when people call about problems with their air running all the time in the summer or their heat not running enough in the winter, he gets there to see something covering the thermostat!
The editing of this video is amazing!
I loved this video. So many good tips and ideas. Good taste in furniture. Sofa sectional and computer desk are beautiful.
Great video! Thanks for sharing these tips!
Love brand free bottle look! Been doing this for a while since we make our own stuff and it brings us so much joy, “Marie, whatever your name is!” 🤣
I don’t think posting receipts on your walls, especially ones from Dollar Tree, makes your house looking expensive 🤔 Also, covering the thermostat with a hat will make your temperature be off in your home since the sensor is being covered from accurately sensing what the temperature is.
Yeah and thermostats don’t make your home look inexpensive
Those receipts are inside the cupboard I believe
Awesome tips. Thank you so, so, much. The spices, great hack and makes them look so much neater in my kitchen.
Wohoo! Thanks for the good frugal tips!
"And yes, Marie whatever-your-name-is, it all brings me joy." LOL
And you and your lovely family bring lots of joy to many of us!! Thank you
Thank you so much for these tips, especially the spa fold for towels in the bathroom. Just wondering why you appear to fold towels and clothing on the floor instead of on a clean, higher flat surface. …
Thank you for sharing how you do things, I always learn from you. Your spice's look so good - well done!💛💛💛
I just love your ideas! I use so many of them! ♡♥︎♡
Just find a reusable store near you where you can bring your own jars, then you won’t have to worry about transferring products yourself or what to do with their bottles once you’re done with the product. ☺️
yes! i just started doing this. such a game changer
Is that a Canadian thing ? I have never heard of such a place. How awesome that would be !
@@lindalentz5093this method can be done at most stores that have bulk bins, where you buy by the oz or lb. Weight your empty container to get the tare weight. Then add the product you want to your empty container. Then, at the register the container weight is subtracted by the cashier.
We have nothing like that in our town and it's not small. Wish we did though.
Can you do a house tour video please?!
Thanks for the code girl!
Thanks for sharing these tips❤❤