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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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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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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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Looking for interior design 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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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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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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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…
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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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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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Living room layout
I recently moved and the living room has this weird layout. I need advice which type of furnitures and sofa I should get, the layout placement of the sofa. I'm gravitating towards cozy/contemporary. I need a small tv center, it is for my mom when she comes to visit (often). The other room is the bedroom in which the…
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431 Square Foot Studio Suggestions
Any suggestions on how to furnish this?
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What to do with this hallway?
Hello, I need to decorate this hallway. I have these 24inch canvases to put but don't know what else to put with it or where because all 3 don't fit on 1 wall. The hallway is narrow and I have a 4year old so I am not interested in any shelfs or hooks. I need budget friendly suggestions as well. Please help.
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The Best Vertical Bookshelves that take up the least space as possible
Hi, can anyone give me advice about the a stylish & effective way to store books in a small space? I’ve been looking at those tower bookshelves (really all I’ve got room for) - any advice from people who own them or something similar about how effective they are? Or advice on another possible creative solution? Thanks so…
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Any suggestion
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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Paint or stain these beams
Very indecisive: Recently sanded these beams down to their natural beauty. Question is should I paint them white to make the room appear wider or brush a honey oak stain to match the floor or use a clear urethane?? Thanks f0 r the tips!
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Need to improve dining area
I am renting a condo with a small dining area. I was able to fit my grandmother's dining room furniture (which means a lot to me) because the table has removable leaves plus drop leaves. I just feel it is a bit dull for my taste. I am open to ideas except replacing the furniture.
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My entry nook needs SOMETHING
This is the space as you enter my small apartment (opposite the kitchen). I would love some ideas on how to maximize the space with storage without it feeling overwhelming as soon as you walk in. My style combines modern with a bit of glam x industrial. Access to the side walls is needed for the light switch and intercom.…
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What should we do with this wall?
We live in a 1914 craftsman and want to add some additional bookshelves in our living room. We are looking into modular systems but not sure what to do here. The wainscoting goes up to 26.5" and we'd prefer not to drill/mount anything on it. Love some ideas!
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Help me with accessorizing this large bathroom without making any structural changes please!
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Exterior Design Question
Most know what a spiral staircase looks like. So I have always wondered why some city garden apartments have 2 to 6 steps when many who want a garden apartment need flat homes. Masons must conform to specific angles when making concrete ramps and too often there is insufficient garden apartment space for a ramp. I'm…
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Help arranging a living room
Hi. I need some help. We bought this house a couple years ago and the living room is awkward. I haven't figured out what type of furniture or how to arrange it, so I havent invested in any furniture yet. It is just the two of us, in our late '50s. We have family that visits on occasion and on holidays. We have a large dog.…
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Does this home office setup make sense or it's too small and 'cramped'?
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Kitchen/Dining-Living Room(rectangular floor plan)
Advice on buying a kitchen table that also serves as dining table (when used) that creates a nice flow but separate to the living area. Expandable table? or one big oval table?
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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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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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What is the best mattress for back pain?
I have had the same queen-sized mattress for almost 11 years now (yikes!). It's getting to the point that when I roll over in the middle of the night (I'm a bit of an active sleeper) I can hear my back crack in like a dozen tiny pops. And I have back pain almost every day. We're looking to FINALLY replace our mattress this…
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Space in living room
would like to fix this area, it looks bare, lamp and table can go I have a new light for wall
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Tiny entry
Hi, Could you help with the furniture for this entry? I would like a huge floor mirror on the left but I am not sure if that would be too big. Also, I have no idea were to put a coat rack that I still don't have. 🫣 Thanx!
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Organizing a Studio House
I live in a studio house which has my Livingroom, office, & bedroom all in one room that runs right into my kitchen, and then my bathroom which has the only inside door in the house. It is too cluttered to take pictures of, so just imagine a large rectangular room with one room at one end with a door on it. The house has 2…
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Recommendations for hanging this oddly sized painting?
I got this painting in Turkiye recently; it's a thick paper painted with paint. The sizing is fairly odd so it's not possible to buy a pre-made frame for it. A custom frame really isn't in the budget. I attempted to hang it with sticky tack but it's too heavy and fell down within a few days. I also tried a wooden hanger…
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My first apartment
I am 76 and in my first apartment after owning 5 houses in 3 states (we built the house in Malibu). It’s confounding to have 50 years of things—mostly valued for sentiment—but some valuable art, and to have to figure out 750 square feet of grey/beige walls and some carpet with the awful grey stained wood floors found…
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What to do with a stairwell wall
what do I do with the large wall on my stairwell to make it interesting but not cluttered?
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Need ideas for cute apartment updates & renovations
Hello! I am new to the AT world and would love to see if this community could help with a design project I'm thinking about. I just purchased my first apartment and want to make some updates and other changes that are more aligned with my taste and help maximize the small space (it's 560SF). I am feeling a little…
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What color of pink is this
what color of pink is this
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Studio condo interior design
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How to protect basement walls from wear and tear
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Pink bathroom and boring kitchen!
Hi! I’m moving to a house that has a retro bathroom and a very boring kitchen and I’m keen to make them nicer. The photos are not the most recent ones. The walls are white now! The bathroom has beautiful original floor mosaics and pink tiles. It also has a light blue bath. The kitchen has very cheap cabinetry and not very…
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Accent wall design in basement
Help! I’m stuck and design-fatigued after sketching, designing, and deciding everything for my unfinished basement. I’m trying to figure out what to do with the 30ft wall with three hidden jibb doors and a gym door with a black smoked glass barn door. I originally wanted fluted wood slats, but they’re expensive. I’m…
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Do you have a pet-friendly decor strategy?
Do you have a pet-friendly decor strategy? Share pictures of how you've made your home comfortable for your furry friends!
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How to discretely include WFH in LR
This is the room but not my furniture. I will be bringing an oversized brown RH leather flat arm chair, two mid century mod lounger chairs w neutral cushion and (ugh) a realspace white 4 foot standing/sitting desk with two large monitors. The rest of furnishings I will purchase. Trying to think of how to layout room ann…