Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today's video, I’ve broken down the common design mistakes that often lead to "rich person" homes feeling soulless and impractical. Join me as I share tips on how to avoid these traps and instead create a space that feels personal, well-proportioned, and truly lived in.
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - They Think A Bigger Home Means Better
03:06 - They Don't Mix Humble Materials With Loud Ones
05:06 - Nothing Personal
07:32 - They Choose Items That Are Difficult To Use And Clean
09:00 - They Don’t Live In The Space Before Finishing It
11:05 - They Prioritize Size Over Proportion
13:11 - They Confuse Newness With Quality
14:48 - They Equate Brands With Quality
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➤ Sundays - Amalfi Rug
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➤ Eternity Modern - Sherpa Clam Chair
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➤ Huey Lighting - Mini Prairie Table Lamp
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➤ Sundays - Cloud Bed With Storage
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➤ Sundays - West Coast Rug
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➤ Sundays - West Coast Stool
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In today's video, I’ve broken down the common design mistakes that often lead to "rich person" homes feeling soulless and impractical. Join me as I share tips on how to avoid these traps and instead create a space that feels personal, well-proportioned, and truly lived in.
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
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - They Think A Bigger Home Means Better
03:06 - They Don't Mix Humble Materials With Loud Ones
05:06 - Nothing Personal
07:32 - They Choose Items That Are Difficult To Use And Clean
09:00 - They Don’t Live In The Space Before Finishing It
11:05 - They Prioritize Size Over Proportion
13:11 - They Confuse Newness With Quality
14:48 - They Equate Brands With Quality
🛋 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!
