Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My new coffee table book Tragic Spaces is available for presale now!
tragicspacesbook.com
For questions about your pre-order please email: connect@metprinters.com
In this video, I share the specific furniture pieces I would never buy for my own home to help you avoid expensive design mistakes and impractical purchases. From armless sofas to glass dining tables, I explain why these popular items often fail in reality and offer better alternatives for a functional, beautiful space.
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*Affiliate Disclosure* ➤ Some links may be affiliate links where I receive a small commission if you make a purchase, without any additional cost to you
➤ West Elm - Elora Manual & Power Swivel Glider Recliner
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➤ Crate and Barrel - Seesaw Cream Boucle Electronic Swivel Glider
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➤ West Elm - Elora Power Recliner
bit.ly/3RfQaNO
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Tragic Spaces Coffee Table Book
01:12 - Armless Sofas
03:07 - Dining Benches
05:33 - Glass Tables
08:14 - Open Back Room Dividers
10:34 - Overly Bulky Recliners
🛋 Shop My Living Room Background
➤ West Elm - Bar Cabinet
bit.ly/3cssX6T
➤ West Elm - Media Console
bit.ly/3PMKZOY
➤ Sundays - Dining Room Table
https://get.aspr.app/SHfiD
➤ Sundays - Sofa
https://get.aspr.app/SHfiC
➤ Sundays - Amalfi Rug
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfo
➤ Sundays - Field Stool
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfp
➤ Eternity Modern - Viola Coffee Table
🇺🇸: shrsl.com/41uw7
🇨🇦: shrsl.com/41wgz
➤ Eternity Modern - Sherpa Clam Chair
🇺🇸: shrsl.com/41uwb
🇨🇦: shrsl.com/41wh1
➤CB2 - Cashmere Pillow (Brown Pillows are Out of Stock)
bit.ly/3NY8LdH
➤ Amazon - Frame Television
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➤ Amazon - Travertine Coasters
amzn.to/42OJMOx
➤ Amazon - Coffee Table Books
amzn.to/3BDWkfz
➤ Fable - All Dishware and Flatware (code: nicktalksdesign10off gets you 10% off through my link)
https://get.aspr.app/SHGHC
➤ Crate & Barrel - Allegra Rattan and Linen Task Floor Lamp by Jake Arnold
bit.ly/3MJHiuh
➤ Huey Lighting - Mini Prairie Table Lamp
hueylightshop.com/products/mini-prairie-table-lamp
🛏 Shop My Bedroom
➤ Sundays - Cloud Bed With Storage
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfm
➤ Sundays - West Coast Rug
https://get.aspr.app/SHfiE
➤ Sundays - West Coast Stool
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfn
👉 All My Socials
campsite.to/nicklewis
👋 Heads up!
My videos, descriptions, and comments may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of the links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll get a small commission, which helps me keep the lights on! Thanks!
My new coffee table book Tragic Spaces is available for presale now!
tragicspacesbook.com
For questions about your pre-order please email: connect@metprinters.com
In this video, I share the specific furniture pieces I would never buy for my own home to help you avoid expensive design mistakes and impractical purchases. From armless sofas to glass dining tables, I explain why these popular items often fail in reality and offer better alternatives for a functional, beautiful space.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCnjhet_jt-oijILXoOzCZjg/join
📚 My course: nicklewis.ca/the-course
💌 Sign up for my newsletter, The Interior Scoop: interiorscoop.nicklewis.ca/subscribe
🛍 Shop My Favourite Items On Amazon!
amazon.com/shop/nicklewis
*Affiliate Disclosure* ➤ As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase, without any additional cost to you
📥 Brand Advertising Partnerships
nicklewis@night.co
🛍 Shop This Video
*Affiliate Disclosure* ➤ Some links may be affiliate links where I receive a small commission if you make a purchase, without any additional cost to you
➤ West Elm - Elora Manual & Power Swivel Glider Recliner
bit.ly/4nC7vga
➤ Crate and Barrel - Seesaw Cream Boucle Electronic Swivel Glider
bit.ly/4ufAcly
➤ West Elm - Elora Power Recliner
bit.ly/3RfQaNO
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Tragic Spaces Coffee Table Book
01:12 - Armless Sofas
03:07 - Dining Benches
05:33 - Glass Tables
08:14 - Open Back Room Dividers
10:34 - Overly Bulky Recliners
🛋 Shop My Living Room Background
➤ West Elm - Bar Cabinet
bit.ly/3cssX6T
➤ West Elm - Media Console
bit.ly/3PMKZOY
➤ Sundays - Dining Room Table
https://get.aspr.app/SHfiD
➤ Sundays - Sofa
https://get.aspr.app/SHfiC
➤ Sundays - Amalfi Rug
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfo
➤ Sundays - Field Stool
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfp
➤ Eternity Modern - Viola Coffee Table
🇺🇸: shrsl.com/41uw7
🇨🇦: shrsl.com/41wgz
➤ Eternity Modern - Sherpa Clam Chair
🇺🇸: shrsl.com/41uwb
🇨🇦: shrsl.com/41wh1
➤CB2 - Cashmere Pillow (Brown Pillows are Out of Stock)
bit.ly/3NY8LdH
➤ Amazon - Frame Television
amzn.to/3wzEBnk
➤ Amazon - Travertine Coasters
amzn.to/42OJMOx
➤ Amazon - Coffee Table Books
amzn.to/3BDWkfz
➤ Fable - All Dishware and Flatware (code: nicktalksdesign10off gets you 10% off through my link)
https://get.aspr.app/SHGHC
➤ Crate & Barrel - Allegra Rattan and Linen Task Floor Lamp by Jake Arnold
bit.ly/3MJHiuh
➤ Huey Lighting - Mini Prairie Table Lamp
hueylightshop.com/products/mini-prairie-table-lamp
🛏 Shop My Bedroom
➤ Sundays - Cloud Bed With Storage
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfm
➤ Sundays - West Coast Rug
https://get.aspr.app/SHfiE
➤ Sundays - West Coast Stool
https://get.aspr.app/SHZfn
👉 All My Socials
campsite.to/nicklewis
👋 Heads up!
My videos, descriptions, and comments may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of the links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll get a small commission, which helps me keep the lights on! Thanks!
