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Help redesign my office
I am looking to make my home office a cozier space that fits my style better- struggling with the layout and furniture because I wfh and do need my desk w/ multiple monitors. I have attached a picture of it currently and have the following issues so any advice or different suggestions are welcome! The storage closet is…
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Kitchen wall
I was wondering if you could help me out with some ideas on how to design this wall in my kitchen. The opposite wall has the sink, oven and other storage but this wall has been baffling me. I was thinking of painting the wall with black chalkboard paint and add some led lights and storage bins on the fridges but I am not…
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I’m moving and my new place is a little smaller and less closets
I need to get a closet organizer to put is my living room. I need drawers and to hang clothes?🤔🤔
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How do I know whether to paint trim, walls, moulding, and ceilings all the same color?
Hello! I'm choosing colors to paint our new home. There is a lot of detail on the walls. We'd like a warm neutral (classic sand or pueblo by SW) but can't decided if we make the trim the same color, or white. And where do you stop? If we paint the trim and walls the same color, what about the doorways, or trim around the…
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What do you want more of in the forum? 👀
We’re coming up on a year (!!) of this community—and we want your take… What’s working? What’s missing? What would make this space feel even more useful, inspiring, or just plain fun? Tell us what you wish the forum had, if anything. Some ideas: AMA sessions with design experts or editors Interactive workshops where I can…
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Help with 1913 rowhouse tiny bathroom reno!
Hello! Moving into a 1913 Craftsman era rowhouse with one family bathroom that is TINY. My partner is more traditional/mid century modern and I'm more coastal/transitional. The thing we agree on is we need a functional bathroom with lots of storage for the two of us and when our three kids are visiting. We are in our 50s…
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Front Porch / Curb Appeal
I’m looking to freshen up this front porch. Paint the door, add some planters. Please share any ideas. Door color Planter placement/sizing House #’s Lighting Paint brick? Railings?
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A Better Fit Open Floor Plan Kitchen
I was really not happy with the science lab-like cold vibes of my original kitchen so the first step I have taken is to swap out the 4000k ceiling light with a cheap temporary fixture that supports bulbs of warmer temperatures. I feel like the floor tile compliments the adjacent cherry oak floors but then everything else…
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Seeking Advice on Choosing Between White Oak and Red Oak Flooring
Hello Apartment Therapy community! I'm in the process of selecting hardwood flooring for my living room and am torn between white oak and red oak. I appreciate the durability of both, but I'm uncertain about the aesthetic differences and how they might complement my existing decor. Has anyone made a similar choice? I'd…
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It’s missing THE SAUCE
Hi! So, this is my husband’s and I bedroom. When we moved in to this apartment and started buying furniture/decorating, I had the idea of making it a cozy and neutral room. I wanted to make it so cozy it would be a relief to come back to after a long day of work. That said, now I feel like it’s missing the sauce, you know?…
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Small living room designs
looking for floor plans for small living rooms
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Pole Wrap
Looking for information regarding the buying of Pole Wrap type materials, looking for long pieces ie 96" floor to ceiling x differing widths, wider the better, was planning on using fluted wall panels, but it can get expensive, I saw a video using the pole wrap, and it looks so much easier.
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Help me design our bedroom
hi, we are busy renovating and putting HR++ glas in our bedroom windows. We would like to take the opportunity to really design our bedroom. So any ideas are welcome. We are thinking about putting our bed against the wall with the blackrack to ensure that as much light as possible can go through the internal glass wall. We…
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Downsizing / Layout Help
hello! My partner and I are upgrading our apartment but it’s much smaller than our current place so I’m having trouble visualizing how to lay everything out. The floor plan is attached and the following items are furniture we plan on keeping. Feeling very overwhelmed and would love some inspiration/ ideas for how to make…
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Help with this art!
Hi! I was so excited to get this framed piece of needlepoint back (the flamingo). But now that it's back I feel it is too small in this bathroom. I thought it would look great because it is close to the Slim Aarons art in the nearby kitchen (a Palm Springs vibe). What should I do?! Would you repaint the bathroom (one…
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1920s hotel historic landmark
Hello, Apartment Therapy community. I've got my sought after vegan leather sofa and my chindi rugs; would like other ideas. thx
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What are the best nonstick pots and pans for induction cooktops? Expert Recommendation
I have recently moved into my first apartment and am finally building my kitchen from scratch. I am looking to invest in a good set of nonstick pots and pans, but I am on a bit of a budget. I don't want to break the bank, but I also don’t want to buy something that’ll wear out in a few months. I've researched, but the…
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Wood cladding advice?
Hi everyone, I'm working on a custom cabin project and am considering using charred wood cladding (Shou Sugi Ban style) for the exterior siding. I'm particularly interested in its durability and unique aesthetic. The cabin will be exposed to all kinds of weather — heavy rain, snow, and intense sun — so I need something…
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Where to start when picking home colors?
I'm super excited to be finally moving into an apartment where I can paint all the walls and even the cabinets. But I realized I have no idea where to start. It's a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a main room that includes a sitting area and kitchen. The floors are a basic walnut wood color and the counters are a…
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Clean decluttering
I live in Hud housing. I am disabled and was recently in the hospital. Thousing authority is doing inspections in May. I'm clean but can't lift anything heavy. Any suggestions how I can get my bedroom closet cleaned out without exacerbating my underlying health issues?
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NEW APARTMENT WHERE DO I START
We are moving into a 2 bed/2 bath condo. We want to paint the entire apartment ballet white. We need area rugs on 75% of the floors. Not sure about furniture but we like very clean simple mid-century modern, (think West Elm.) The small open kitchen has black quartz counters, (hate them, HELP!), white marble backsplash…
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Help! Awkward Fridge Location
I'm just about to move into a new apartment. It's a heritage home and is beautiful and has lots of character! However, the kitchen is on the smaller side. The landlord brought in a dishwasher and and put it in place of where the fridge was, and moved the fridge just outside of the kitchen - around the corner now in the…
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Still catching up on the Cure? These cleaning tools can help
Who here is still working through the Cure? 🙋♀️ Good news: We just announced the winners of the 2025 Apartment Therapy Cleaning Awards! After testing tons of products (and tackling more messes than we can count), we rounded up 30 of the absolute best cleaning tools out there. Check out the winning products. They might…
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Kitchen design layout of island
I am remodeling my condo and am currently working on the kitchen design. Please see attached, I want an island and am trying to figure out the best way to place. Currently, it seems to close in the kitchen area and am considering moving it farther out into the dining room. Any ideas are appreciated and helpful!
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How to design a home
How to design a home into a luxurious home
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Advice on Updating Bathroom
I would like to update my bathroom but not looking to do major renovations. I'm thinking about painting the vanity white, but would like suggestions on new mirror, wall decor, paint color, hardware, etc. Also, would like opinion on possibly adding a light over mirror.
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New bathroom DIY project!
I am trying to think of creative ways to upgrade my bathroom DIY style. I can't actually change the physical set up of the room, but can paint, use peel and stick tiles, wall paper, etc. I live on the upper east side in NYC (pre-war building) that traditionally has a very 90s style. I am looking to make this more modern…
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Painting a garage door
We are putting on white siding with charcoal trim. I would like to paint the garage door, it’s currently just a simple white door. I’d also like to paint the front door the same colour. Any ideas of what colours would look good? Has anyone painted their garage door and have any pictures to share?
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What Color Shutters for My White House?
Hi! One of my shutters got blown off this morning in a windstorm, which is finally going to force me to replace all of them. The previous homeowners installed ones that were too short so it's been on my to-do list anyway. I'm wondering what color I should get for this house, and also whether or not I should put them on the…
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Stainless steel countertops?
Hi there, My husband and I are about to extend on our London flat, which means we will be designing the kitchen from scratch. It will be open plan with the living/dining room. We are avid cooks and entertain a ton. We are considering stainless steel worktops for all/some of the kitchen as we like an industrial look, but is…
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Paint color
I have a narrow apt that only has windows in the front and back. I have high ceiling just wondering what white paint to use?
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Reasonably priced decorator in NYC??
I am about to renovate our apartment for the first time in 30+ years and I am terrified…by the whole thing but mostly by the thought of having to decorate it all once it's done. I have absolutely no eye for decor and it would probably be really helpful to hire someone to help with this but I'm trying not to overspend as…
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How do I find a reasonably priced decorator in NYC???
I am about to renovate our apartment for the first time in 30+ years and I am terrified…by the whole thing but mostly by the thought of having to decorate it all once it's done. I have absolutely no eye for decor and it would probably be really helpful to hire someone to help with this but I'm trying not to overspend as…
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Help with which room to have dining room!
Hello! This is my first post so hopefully I explain my situation well. We have a colonial style home with 3 rooms at the front of the house as you walk in. If you’re standing at the front door facing in, to the left is our den with the tv. Straight ahead is the stairs to the second floor and directly to the right is the…
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Big couch - tiny space...help!
Hi - I'm new here and so excited to have found you all! I'm moving on June 15th from a large apartment with big rooms (1700 sq ft) to a very small rental space (900 sq ft). I was in a job where I hosted boarding students so I needed a large couch - but my family is just me and my daughter, and I only use one corner of the…
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Bathroom UPDATE. I'm building a similar space. What would you change about this bathroom?
I like almost everything about the space, but somehow it doesn’t feel complete. I was wondering if there’s anything you’d change about this bathroom. I’ve been thinking of a bigger vanity and maybe repositioning it away from the corner. Also, I’m a bit concerned about maintaining the bathroom shelves.
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1 bedroom
Hello all, I have 2 adult sons, but recently needed to move. The bedroom is only 11.6 by 17.6 , they are very tall about 6' 3 in height . Can I fit 2 queen beds , or better with 1 king size bed, I'm also willing to get something that doubles like a big couch to bed at night. Please help . Their height is what makes me…
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Kitchen walls
Hi, I'm Sherry I'm from Northeast Philly,PA. I have the ugliest blue walls, dirty, in my kitchen. I have Stainless steel appliances and medium brown cabinets. What would be a nice cohesive paint color for my kitchen?
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How do I get my space featured on Apartment Therapy?
I’ve put a lot of effort into designing and organizing my apartment with a cozy, modern aesthetic, and I’d love to have it featured on Apartment Therapy. Does anyone know the submission process or tips for increasing the chances of being selected? Are there specific photography styles, room types, or design themes that the…
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redesigned kitchen has less space than before
I recently had my small galley kitchen redesigned and although there are more cabinets, I have less space for storage. It's the same thing with my new fridge, going from side to side to French door with two lower freezer drawers.