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Hi everyone! I'm coming to you with a dilemma that has haunted me since I moved into my apartment: my stubborn entryway. It opens up to the living room on one side, and the other leads down a hallway to the rest of the apartment. The problem is that if I want the front door to open up fully, I only have about 12 inches of…
I like the 2 chairs at either side of the fireplace but the 2 couches are too long to put together. I think my only option is a new couch or just leave it as is. I will include several pictures from different places in the living room. We use all even though there’s just 2 of us. First 2 pics are older the last one is…
I’m considering a white wash on the bricks. Surround only? Or also the floor? It was white 44 years ago when we were in our 20s and moved in and I preferred an “natural” look and I stripped it. Just a wash not solid paint. Any thoughts? And is there a design site where I can view it?
hi everyone I was hoping to get some ideas to help bring this space together. We have a huge living/dining room that’s practically all windows. The furniture is a little small for the space and looking to add something to bring this space together, maybe more seating ? Or rearrange the furniture around the room ? Not sure!…
I'm moving into a new apartment and there's floor to ceiling windows which is great, but it's on the second floor so it's pretty exposed to people on the street. There are built-in blinds from the top of the window, but during the day, I wont want those closed as I'd like the natural light to come in. What are some ways I…
-Dimensions (79"L x 30"D x 22"H) -Purchased Melrose Avenue (design district), Los Angeles, 1970s -Steel cylindrical posts, dark walnut or rosewood rails, sled base, decking is black canvas -Originally, three independent seat and back cushions (total 6) were covered in linen. Futon is not original to the piece. Thanks! AG
Can you please send me the phone number for IKEA Wednesbury thanks
Hi guys! I just moved into an apartment in NYC and feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment, it feels bare and like the furniture does not fit into the space. If anyone has any advice/ tips I would greatly appreciate it.
Before anything else, we want to thank you for your help. We would like to modify the floor plan of this new-build apartment by turning three adjoining bedrooms into two more efficiently sized ones. The apartment is on the ground floor, and we want all the bedrooms to have access to the rear terrace, which should be…
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Decluttering and organising my home especially closet. Any ideas? Even socks
I am not a professional organizer, but those mixed containers of items at the bottom I would move to eye level so easier to look through, and put things that are very easy to grab - potentially the pastas on the lower shelf. You can see them when you are after them. For the paper plates, of which there are several types,…
My current environment has officially hit a breaking point. Between the cable chaos under my desk, stacks of old sketches, and a digital file system that makes no sense, I’ve realized that the visual noise is actually killing my productivity. I’m starting a deep-clean and reorganization phase today, but I don’t want to do…
Just wanted to say I really appreciate the 5/7 decluttering method as described in an article by Shifrah Cornbliths!
Hi All, I just retired and happened to stumble on your amazing site and I also joined the much needed Cure Program. Any one have some thoughts on the best thing/place/people to donate/sell a closet full of really nice clothes that are still in great shape? Much appreciated - Lily
three years ago this year, and I started decluttering. I hadn’t thing away for 20 years. So I started my journey of I room to room. I have a three bedroom but the different purposes. During the process I lost a lot of weight I was more active than I was when I was working so I had to go through my clothes I didn’t realize…
What's an easy cleaning trick you love? I've been meaning to up my cleaning game but wanted to get some advice!
Hi, I'm new here, I'm a wheelchair bound woman that lives in an apartment complex. I've adapted to most challenges here, with 1 exception. I am not permitted to make any modifications… my bedroom closet doesn't work for me. I have reorganized multiple times and as my health conditions change, it just gets worse. I've begun…
I've been dealing with carpet moths for the last few months and have spent hours researching/trying to get rid of them. Luckily, I think I've got them under control—it seemed to be one main rug that had them—but I just came across this piece by @LizzyFrancis sharing her experience, and… 1) Lizzy, I feel for you so hard!!!…
I don’t mind cleaning, once I get motivated and I’m really good at procrastination. I live in an 800 sq ft one bedroom with den(office) condo. bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, den, open concept living/dining. I work full time. I was spending a whole weekend day cleaning. Two months ago I asked co-pilot ( Microsoft’s ai) to…
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I'm getting up the nerve to paint our hallway and our bedroom after that. It's covered in paneling originally put in in the 60's. I'm getting ready to paint it an off-white. Any words of wisdom (do's or don'ts) for a novice panelling painter? All help appreciated!
Hi everyone 👋 I’m excited to join the community here at Apartment Therapy! I’m here to connect with like-minded people who love style, creativity, and self-expression. I work with Outfitbydk, where we focus on comfortable and trendy fashion—especially oversized t shirt styles that are perfect for everyday wear. We believe…
Miss the original comment section. There's also now no link from each article to this chat forum. No idea how to find comments on this article if there are any.
Hey everyone. I recently bought a new SALTSJÖBADEN sofa from IKEA and put it together, but the back and armrests aren't lining up. I went to the local IKEA and found their floor model and am seeing the same thing. I was wondering if this is normal? I complained about it but they told me they talked to corporate and was…
Hi everyone! I am happy to join the Apartment Therapy Community. I really enjoy home decor, especially wallpapers and wall styling. I’m here to learn, get inspiration, and share ideas with others. Looking forward to connecting with you all!
Just to say that it is heartening to see your page on Minnesota.I cant do much from Scotland But thank you for that .Support is so important Lets hope it will all end soon. Cait
Hi NY friends! Where do you like to shop for your homes in and around NYC? Any favorite thrift/antique or home goods shops? I live upstate now, but every time I go down to the city I wished I had a list of new (and old) places to shop around because I get overwhelmed by all the options. It would be fun to crowd-source the…
I find it so exhausting decorating and trying to find the time to craft this years cutest catches before it is "too late." What is your cutoff date for baking, sending Christmas cards, and making your crafts?? I have been dissatisfied if everything is not wrapped up by December 10-15…I really want for those I love to know…
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I’m Apartment Therapy’s Editor-in-Chief, keeping an eye on all things lifestyle and trends. Based in East Orange, New Jersey, I'm obsessed with organizing, gold accents and hosting theme parties.
I left teaching in 2001 to start Apartment Therapy and help people create homes that are beautiful, organized, and healthy. Now, I call a lovely Brooklyn apartment home where I live with my daughter.
I run the Apartment Therapy community, which means I get to hang out with all of you! I also write about color and design, and as a designer, I love helping people bring personality into their homes.
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