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Who's ready for our Spring Cleaning Cure?
This is a totally free, 10-day program running April 1–April 10, 2026. Every single day, you’ll get one focused assignment delivered straight to your inbox — small enough to feel doable, impactful enough to make a difference. Some tasks are quick wins. Some require a little elbow grease. But this is important: you only do…
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Spring Cleaning AMA with Maxwell Ryan!
Welcome everyone! Maxwell is in the thread now answering all of your spring cleaning questions. Don't forget to join our Spring Cleaning Cure after to keep the momentum going 🎉
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Living room layout/rearranging
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…
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Hallway suggestions
If anyone can provide visual cues it would be greatly appreciated. What has me stumped is this cool metal and lets no overlook (I know they’re a blessing but…) all the doors won’t allow for setting up a focused entryway/landing spot. Thank you in advance. P.S. Yes I tried AI and I don’t know what’s worse, my lack of vision…
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Excessive Mirrors In My Home
Hi all! Every single closet in my apartment have sliding doors and they are all covered in mirrors. Every.Single.One. Ugh! Replacing them all is not in the budget unfortunately. I am currently redesigning my bedroom and would like to figure out a way to disguise the wall of mirrors opposite my bed. All the mirror doors are…
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I need help remodeling my bathroom 🚽
I need help remodeling my bathroom? Can someone help me with a place to start?
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Designing a long narrow studio
Hello - I am actively designing my studio apartment and having some challenges with the layout - does anyone have any suggestions? In the main living area, I'd like to include a queen bed, sofa, desk and a wardrobe (Only 1 closet off the main entrance).
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removing acrylic paint (from kids crafts)
How do I remove acrylic paint from berber carpet that was spilled ?
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Challenging living room design
Hello all! I would love some advice on what to do with an odd living room space. We want seating for at least 4 people, and the only place for the TV is between the two wall openings. The aesthetic of the rest of the house is Scandinavian. Struggling with type of couch and if a sectional is best or a couch and two chairs -…
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Help! Rug for back door entry in kitchen with toddler + cats
Hi! This is my first time posting and I just recently became a member, so I hope I’m doing this right This is our main entryway through the back door, and it opens directly into our kitchen. We have two cats and a toddler, so this area gets a ton of traffic/mess I’m trying to figure out the best rug setup here and would…
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what to do with purged clothes still in great shape
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
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Introduce Yourself (Say Hi!)
Hi and welcome! 👋 Whether you’ve been hanging around for a while or just popped in, we’d love to put some names to faces and get to know each other a bit better. This thread is your official place to say hi, introduce yourself, and start connecting with fellow Forum folks. Jump in using any (or all!) of the prompts below:…
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Unique way to create privacy for large window?
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…
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Stumped on my entryway — help!
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…
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Fireplace ideas
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?
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Living room redesign ideas
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!…
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Bed Headboard to accommodate a CPAP Machine and Hose
We moving to a new apartment and will be buying a new bed frame and nightstands. Ideally would like a headboard that accommodates a CPAP machine which is recommended to be placed lower than the top of the bed. Looking for furniture or design ideas.
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Know who designed this 1970's L.A. sofa?
-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
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Green kitchen makeover
I don't understand why this is called renter friendly. It's a major demo and renovation.
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Living room design dilemmas
Can you please send me the phone number for IKEA Wednesbury thanks
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Painting Paneling
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!
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NYC apartment help
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.
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New-build apartment layout redistribution
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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431 Square Foot Studio Suggestions
Any suggestions on how to furnish this?
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Decluttering
Decluttering and organising my home especially closet. Any ideas? Even socks
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See my Mother-In-Laws Pantry Reoganization Post
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,…
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My workspace is a mess, and I’m fixing it. Join me?
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…
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Introduction
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…
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5/7 decluttering method
Just wanted to say I really appreciate the 5/7 decluttering method as described in an article by Shifrah Cornbliths!
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January Cure 2026 Discussion
New year, new Cure! We’re kicking off the January Cure right here in the Forum, and we’d love to have you along. 💛 Every day in January, you’ll get one simple task — nothing overwhelming, just small changes that add up: clearing clutter hotspots, refreshing habits, making a plan for what you actually want your home to feel…
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A quick update on commenting at Apartment Therapy 📣
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.
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Does anyone have an IKEA SALTSJÖBADEN?
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…
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How to make a small living room feel more open and cozy?
Hi everyone, I’m living in a small apartment and struggling to balance openness with comfort in my living room. The space feels a bit cramped, especially with standard-sized furniture, and I’m not sure how to arrange things better. I’d love tips on layout, lighting, or small design changes that can make the room feel more…
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Suggest best use for my space
I want to rearrange the space. any suggestions are welcomed. I am a renter, so any change suggestion would need to be something I can change back to original form, if needed. Thanks
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How to make bathroom feel warmer
I’m working with a large bathroom that feels clean but a bit empty and unfinished. I’m not planning any renovations or layout changes, so I want to rely only on accessories and styling to make it feel warmer and more intentional. I’m deciding between a few approaches and would really love some opinions: • Adding wall decor…
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Bathroom tub question
I have this big tub in my master that has cracked and need to be replaced. I don’t want a jetted tub and don’t know if i should replace with a free standing tub or go with a corner tub that is not jetted. The problem is that i don’t have enough tile to fill the area if i replace with a free standing tub. Any ideas or…
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This Bathroom didn't fight it's 1950 tiles - it finally let them shine
This is a comment on a post that does not (as of yet, or does not) accept comments outside of the forum. The bathroom is awesome, a great redo. Were I you, I would consider painting the window frame black, and to try to source some matching black tiles to frame around the mirror where it meets the wall. But then, I really…
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Continues decluttering
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…
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Excited to Join the Community
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!
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Paint and decorating advice - 1913 rowhouse
Hi there! Had a few questions about some decorating stuff and hoping the creatives here could help :) I painted the wall behind the tv and sides of the fireplace in the family room a dark blue - other people haven't liked the blue and I get it but we like the blue. I am going to put a mirror to bring in some light from the…