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January 2025 cure program
Hi, my name is Valerie and I just joined. I signed up for the April cure…but missed the January one. Does anyone know if I can get the information from that or is it too late? I look forward to learning from these discussions and from all of you. Thanks!!!
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The right colour
help me pick the right colour red next to magenta
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Is it difficult to install Victorian floor tiles?
Hi everyone, I’ve recently been looking into adding some Victorian floor tiles to my hallway and front path. I love the classic black and white chequered style with a border – but I’ve heard it can be a bit tricky to lay them properly, especially when it comes to patterns and symmetry. Has anyone here tried installing…
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Small Living Room - design ideas?
Hi all!! I have just moved into a new flat and the living room is quite small, since its rented with the furniture it’s not super straightforward to swap it but I am a bit stuck on how to best furnish the room, any suggestions? I am thinking of adding shelves to the area above the sofa as well! (Excuse the mess!)
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Painting High Gloss Veneer Furniture
Hello AT Friends! I need help please. I have my Nana's bedroom furniture which I loved. But to a point. The trouble is the entire set (2 wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing table) is high gloss dark wood veneer. I want to paint it it all as it's very dark and heavy looking but have no idea where to start. Do I try a…
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Small Closet Solution
I am looking for a small closet solution. I need a hanging bar with a shelf above it and some drawers on the side. The top shelf has to be 431/2” long, and the height 71”. I live in Canada so I’ve found my closet solutions to be limited while shopping. The options are mostly ugly white wire shelving with a hanging bar.
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Color matching help
I feel like I'm somewhat color blind at times. I'm redecorating my living room and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to pair colors. I'm going for a coastal, neutral calming vibe with a hint of nancy meyers. I love blue, it needs to be my main accent colour. I'm planning on painting my walls a light sand color,…
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Different lighting fixture
I want to change our pendant lighting in our large eat in kitchen, beginning with this one over the table. I really like nature inspired style, like rattan, wood, or nature shaped. There is a matching fixture at our front door, that is flush mounted. Any ideas?
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I built a Reading Nook under my stairs
this space is in what was a storage closet that I’m turning into a little library/office for myself!
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Struggling w dining/living space.
Hi everyone, I could really use your help figuring out how to divide this space—I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed!😰 Here’s what I’m thinking so far: I'd love to place a round extendable table (that becomes an oval) in the windowed corner—ideally something in rosewood, Arne Vodder–style. On the wall next to it, I plan to…
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Help Me Balance My Living Room with an Off-Center Fireplace
Looking for ideas on how to style my living room with an offset fireplace? I’m a renter, so any suggestions should be renter-friendly. The white shelf above the fireplace is part of the build and cannot be removed. Additionally, the fireplace is on a vaulted ceiling wall, which adds some unique design challenges. I’d love…
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Art Studio in tiny space
Hello. I live in a tiny space. It’s basically two 11 x 11 rooms with a bathroom and hall in the middle. I have lived here 15 years and have always used one of the rooms as a living room and the other as a closet and sleeping area. 3 years ago I started watercoloring and spend several hours a day painting. Unfortunately I…
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Studio Design Help! 400SF
Hello! I am in desperate need of some expertise. I am moving to this 400 SF studio apartment in Brooklyn and would like the space to feel enjoyable to be in. I have pictures of the floor plan and design inspo here. I would like to use a loft bed to free up space, any recommendations there would be lovely. And any…
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Living Dining Room Ideas for Furniture That's a Little Too Small But Has to Work for Now
Hello hello! I am new here and new to my current apartment. We moved into a much bigger space and now the furniture we have feels too small. For now we have to make it work, but I can't quite work out the best layout for the living-dining room. We have: 48" round dining table and 4 chairs 33.5" x 27" arm/lounge chair 87"…
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Crazy apartment layout- how to furnish??
I’m about to move into my FIRST big girl apartment and I couldn’t be more excited- the apartment is kooky and charming and teeny tiny with almost no right angles. How do I fit a bed? A couch? Storage?? And, more importantly, WHERE?? (Of note: the photo of the living room is of a different unit with the same layout, in my…
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Legging storage ideas please
My legging collection is taking up valuable drawer space folded flat and I can't see them when one is on top of the other. How do y'all store your leggings??
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Is the furniture layout good enough? Any different ideas? And any tips on type of furniture?
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Help with open concept living/dining/kitchen paint
Help! We are moving into a new house and I'm stuck on what paint colour(s) to use. It's currently painted a dark grey (think steel), and the floors are a luxury vinyl that is grey/brown with cool undertones. The undertones are accentuated by the paint, and I would like to warm up the space. We want it to feel warm and…
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Help me to design my new entryway please
I moved to a new home and I would love to help me decorate this space specially the wall against the door.TIA
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long wall over couch
Hello I have a very long wall over my couch and cannot figure out a picture arrangement- go large or gallery wall? Thank you
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Rented mobile home in Socal
We are renting a 1000 sq foot mobile home in Socal. I'm tired of the blandness after 4 years. What can I do to decorate without spending a lot of money and making structural changes? I can't change paint color, flooring, kitchen tops, etc. Thank you.
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Help with planning layout!
Hey there! I would love any suggestions on how I can plan the floor of the living room (vardagsrum in Swedish) in my new flat! The angeld wall makes it awkward, but I want to embrace the quirkiness. The ceilings are tall, typical in turn of the century apartments where I live. I would live to have a sofa, tv, an arm chair,…
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Fireplace Dilemma
Help! I inherited this dated ultra wide fireplace that dominates my family room. It’s so wide I feel like it makes the ceiling feel lower. Any suggestions for updating it would be greatly appreciated.
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Previous maximalist/vintage collector, now chronic pain makes all homemaking/cleaning very difficult
Hi, I would love some advice on de-cluttering/simplifying/cleaning tips. I used to have shelves full of knick knacks, gallery walls, lots of treasures. Now I have fibromyalgia and 3 back surgeries in the last 5 years. I'm trying to limit the amount of stuff on the floors so I can use the robot vacuum. I'm also one of those…
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Wallpaper to compliment bathroom tiles
need help with some ideas for wallpaper to use in this small bathroom. My house overall is a converted barn and style in between country and modern.
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angled plan i want the best furnishing solution
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Submitting a magazine story.
Is there a link to submit a story idea? Thanks Doug Portland OR
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My most dreaded room, the office.
Hi friends. First and foremost, thank you for your time and input. I want to redo our entire apartment. I’m tired of how drab it is. It’s a new construction so decent bones? With that said I would like to stick to advice that is renter friendly. Him and I like Japandi style. However, I also really like atomic age (mid…
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small space
Hello, my name is Aida and I need all the help available to decorate a small apartment on a tight budget
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Buggs
how to get rid of bus that li her for good including roaches and patio bugs
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Plug in lights to hang from ceiling
My 1953 ranch style home does not have any overhead light fixtures in the living room. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking I really need a plug-in type lamp (swag?)to hang from the ceiling to replace a floor lamp in one corner. Where can I buy one in a mcm or bohemian style? Not Amazon, please.
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Hi There!
Introducing myself and wondering how someone with two jobs gets the time to declutter and get rid of stuff that your partner says they can't part with. I am a fan of southwest decorating and I love bohemian as well.
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Living room
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Awkward home office corner
I work from home full time. I have some space in my office but I am not sure what to do with it. I thought about putting a relaxing chair in there so I could read while on my lunch break.
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Awkward Wall
hi! I’m new here and hoping for some advice from some seasoned members. I work from home and I’m at home….a lot. Because I’m home so much, I fixate (to put it lightly) on the things about my house that don’t work and make impulse purchases to quell the cabin fever in my soul. I am currently fixated on my formal living…
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Combined Kitchen / Dining space - how to furnish?
Hello! We have a combined kitchen / dining space. We just got a "new" (AptDeco) dining table. Currently we have an old kitchen table in the far corner near the windows. We want to replace that and possibly do a breakfast nook. We thought we could do a small circular table with a bench or a couple of chairs. Would love to…
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Hoping to get an honest opinion on my kitchen
I recently had my cabinets re painted. I wanted to avoid “super trendy” option so I stuck with Pure White and added Tricorn Black on island and Hood. I have black mist granite on the counters. I splurged on unlaquered brass hardware. My issue is that I feel like the sink wall ( all white ) is lacking … I have tons of light…
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Spring Cleaning Cure 2025 - Tasks & Discussions
Longer days, warmer weather, and that undeniable urge to refresh your space — it can only mean one thing: The Spring Cleaning Cure is back! 🌸🧹 We’ve already sprung forward with Daylight Saving Time, but the best way to really welcome the season is with a deep clean that makes your home feel brand new. Join us for this…
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Ideas for a living room nook
Hi AT! I'm hoping you can help with some design ideas for this recessed nook in my living room. I've been outfitting this turn-of-the-century apartment over the past few months, and this is the one spot I just can't figure out. It's about a 3'x3' space -- obviously not a ton of room, but it's a cool feature, and I'd hate…