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Hot take: most dining rooms don’t look “cheap” because of budget… they look cheap because of THESE mistakes.

And I’m guilty of almost all of them.

Especially the one nearly everyone defends (but designers avoid at all costs).

I just did a full dining room makeover for under $1,000—and the before vs after is kind of shocking.

If your dining room feels “off” but you can’t figure out why… this will explain it.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/NUJYYYi4ABg

Tell me honestly—are you like me, and guilty of any of these mistakes?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

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I have to be honest… some of the 2026 living room trends surprised me.

For the past few years, we’ve all been told to keep everything neutral, minimal, and “safe”… but that is officially starting to change in a BIG way.

Designers are now saying:

patterns are back (and not just one pillow…)
COLOR is replacing “sad beige”
and one trend at the end of this video completely flipped how I think about decorating a living room

I just posted a new video breaking down the biggest living room trends for 2026—and which ones are actually worth trying in your home.

If you’re thinking about updating your living room this year (or even just swapping out a few things), you’ll definitely want to see this.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7B2uzCiovuo

And I’m really curious—
Would you ever try pattern layering or are you sticking with neutrals? Comment your thoughts below!

1 month ago | [YT] | 10

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1950's Kitchen Design - is it the most beautiful, most functional, or weirdest decade for kitchen design? Vote below, and check out my latest video for all the kitchen designs from the last 100 years!

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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1970's Kitchens: Were they the most beautiful, most functional, or weirdest? Vote below:

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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Exploding backsplashes, brutal stains, and mismatched seams:

Learn the BRUTAL truth about quartz countertops - that NO ONE else is gonna tell you, all in my latest video: https://youtu.be/XjfYg4cqS2E

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

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Which bathroom trend will we say goodbye to in 2026?
(check out my latest video for the full scoop - https://youtu.be/qIfQVPwsbOM

2 months ago | [YT] | 7

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Anybody else just now taking down your Christmas Tree?
Who else is a little bit sad putting your Christmas decorations away? Hit the like button if ya feel me!

2 months ago | [YT] | 28

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What is your favorite 2026 Kitchen Trend? Check out my new video with more trends and ideas to inspire you: https://youtu.be/8idRWaSjAS8

6 months ago | [YT] | 11

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What is your favorite bathroom trend for 2026?

6 months ago | [YT] | 9

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Ready to see what bathroom design will look like in 2026?

From natural stones to bold statement tiles, these trends are changing everything about how we design our bathrooms.

Watch the full video here 👉 https://youtu.be/CHjV3RpXeZo

Let me know in the comments which trend you’d actually try in your own home! 💬

#BathroomDesign #BathroomTrends2026 #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #PennyModern

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