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How do I update around this old bathtub?
Hi AT! I need some of your ideas, please. My condo's en suite bathroom is mostly original to the build - 1993. I cannot afford to do a complete reno, and will need to live with this grey-ish cream fibreglass bathtub. My budget will allow me to redo the tiles and the floor, and install a recessed light over the tub. The…
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Kitchen Backsplash
We have a very rustic kitchen. Our house is an 1800's log home and we really like the old rustic style( barnwood, distressed etc). We also like the old primitive country style( ex: old coffee grinder). Can't figure out the backsplash. I cannot decide which tile would look better. I do like old primitive country farmhouse…
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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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Carpet Beetles
I actually think these are WORSE or as bad as moths. I got married late in life and my husband insisted we live in his century old house instead of my more modern home. As my home was vacant except for all of my furniture, furnishings etc. I took a few things (clothes) and allowed my home locked but unattended, essentially…
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A Fond Farewell to Our Forum
Hi everyone — we have some bittersweet news to share. We're closing the Forum at the end of the month. Two years ago, we opened this space, hoping it would become a place where people who love home could find each other. We've watched strangers help each other redesign rooms, debug IKEA hacks, and talk through decisions…
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Small Seattle living room, two very different hosting needs — does a single solution even exist?
Hi everyone — finally posting because my husband and I are genuinely stuck and this community always seems to have the most creative ideas. I'm Siv, my husband Mike and I live in a tiny house. Our living room is about 15×12, which we've convinced ourselves is "cozy." In reality, it's just small, and every piece of…
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Don’t know how to make this apartment my HOME!
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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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Revival Rugs
I ordered 3 rugs from Revival and quickly returned 2. I thought they looked a lot better online than in person. Overall, they had a cheap feel due to low thread count and fiber content. The Tschudi rug looked good online as an entrance rug, but in reality it looked and felt like a bathroom floor mat. The Soloba rug was a…
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Rearrange furnitures: add or take out something. Im not sure what to do with my living room. Help !
hi guys! Im in desperate need of your help. I own a 1930’s home and even though i love the house im lost when it comes to designing the living room. Not sure what i should keep and what i should remove, and also add. The rug for sure need to be tossed, would love to get advice on what kind of sofa (color too) and rug…
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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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Need help rethinking our kitchen
Hi all, my boyfriend and I moved in together last year and we're redoing our home, one room at a time. Our kitchen, as most rentals go, needs a lot of TLC. Like, our cabinets all have 3 shelves which makes it hard to store stuff like our toaster etc. in it and that leads to clutter on the counter. I'd love some ideas on…
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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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Window Covering Advise
I would appreciate some ideas for window coverings. We are in a heritage home, our dining room windows face north. The woodwork and windows are original to the home. They will not be changing, and the paint colour was recently applied. It is Benjamin Moore Wenge - I was after black, and my husband brown. Wenge was the…
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Carpet/clothing moths SOS
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!!!…
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Discussing the article: 5 No-Brainer Ways to Have a Nice-Smelling Home This Spring
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/nice-smelling-home-spring-37389843 I liked this article! It was helpful and upbeat in tone. Under the section about candles and room sprays it also mentioned simmer pots which I’ve always meant to try. Since I am sensitive to lots of spray fragrances I think I will actually do this one…
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Discussing the article: 5 No-Brainer Ways to Have a Nice-Smelling Home This Spring
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/nice-smelling-home-spring-37389843 I liked this article! It was helpful and upbeat in tone. Under the section about candles and room sprays it also mentioned simmer pots which I’ve always meant to try. Since I am sensitive to lots of spray fragrances I think I will actually do this one…
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The Spring Cleaning Cure is here!
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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Curb appeal
hello everyone! I need your expertise on what to do with this front yard. As you can see it is not big at all. I have changed to front door paint from off white to blue. Added some plants and stones as well. But right now i feel like it made the space smaller. I am thinking of just cementing the whole front or maybe pavers…
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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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TV too high
We live in a tiny 42 sq meter rental in Italy. Our kitchen and living room is one open space. The landlord put in this huge TV very high because outlet and hook ups are also very high. How can we fix this and not make TV the focus point of the space.
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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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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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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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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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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