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Do you prefer a minimalist or maximalist approach to decorating?
Do you prefer a minimalist or maximalist approach to decorating? Why?
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When decorating, where do you like to splurge vs. save? 💰
I'll go first! I like to spend a little more on hardware, especially if it's in an area that's used all the time like a kitchen. What are some of your go-to splurges vs. saves?
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Help me choose new hardware for my kitchen!
Hi, therapists! I'm Megan, Apartment Therapy's Home Projects Director, and I am here today with a Q I'd love your help with! I'm considering some new pulls for my kitchen cabinets. The current silvery ones are the pulls that came with the house, and they're fine — but I think they're not the best fit for my mid-century…
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What's the best way to repaint metal?
I recently bought this beautiful vintage floor lamp, but hate the color they restored it in. Its neither here nor there for me. I would have preferred a chrome vs matte-ish silver(this photo makes it look much better haha). If anyone has experience repainting/spray painting metal and whats the best brand and best way to…
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Help me style/decorate my bookshelf!
Hi everyone!! My name is Hollis, and I'm the Email Manager here at Apartment Therapy. I recently moved into a new apartment this fall, and one of the last projects I've been meaning to do is to style my bookshelf. It's sort of half-there currently — I'm thinking about adding some sort of dried flowers to the taller section…
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Renters who can't paint, what's your fave way to add color to a space? 🎨
📸: Natalie Jeffcott; 🏡: Summer Svenson
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Seeking COMFY sofa recs that can withstand kids + dogs
do you have one that you love? tell me about it! i'm open to all ideas. removable covers for easy washing? tough leather to resist stains and scratches? super-tech fabric that repels spills and stains? ideally looking for a big comfy sectional, but again open to anything.
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Jewel tone sofas that don't break the bank?
I just bought my first house and I'm taking this opportunity to buy a new sofa. I'm really interested in jewel tones (greens, blues, purples) but also trying to not spend too much. Any suggestions?
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New bedding??
I just got this striped bed from a MDW sale and I'm so excited…what kind of bedding would go best with it? I want to mix some fun colors and patterns!
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How to add more plants to my windows?
My DIY table has run out of space and the only place left to add more plants would be on the walls or against the window. What do you suggest 🌱
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Zero Energy Entryway
We have a very blank entryway that says "welcome to our home, I guess." We have a large closet nearby for coats and shoes, so we don't need to use this space for storage. We like the green bench and the rug (washable, because dog). What could liven this area more? My design crutch is always plants, but this space gets zero…
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This space needs some life
We just added this bench to our upstairs hallway. Part of me wants to paint the wall black, but the other part wants a colorful wallpaper. What are some of your thoughts on making this space more appealing to the eye?
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Help with the last piece of this tiny nursery?
Our new baby is coming any day now and this tiny nursery is almost ready. But I can’t decide what goes on this last wall next to the rocker. We’ll probably park his bassinet there for the first bit after he leaves our room. But what about after that? An art print with a big basket underneath? Or is wall shelving more…
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do we dislike this blue light?
my dream is to have an all blue room but I think I've taken it too far. does anyone have any recommendations for blue-colored light bulbs that aren't blinding?
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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…
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Problem areas I need help with
I have two areas I can’t quite figure out in my new apartment and would love some help. Any creative tips, ideas, or thoughts. One is my entryway with a shoe cabinet and art over top and the other is my kitchen area. No clue how to approach these areas. Was thinking maybe a breakfast nook for the kitchen area? Thoughts!
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Primary Bedroom Help
ok….I am helping my sister-in-law with her bedroom and my brain is a little fried on this project so ANY help is appreciated! She loves her wallpaper so that is staying as is all the furniture (the chair will probably go). The help I need is figuring out what to do regarding window treatments and the adjacent walls that…
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west elm couch needs a facelift
DD taking this 6 yo well loved west elm piece to new grown up apt. How can we freshen it up? structurally fine.
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Advice for Framing a Pillow
Hi all! I have a medium-sized square pillow that my grandmother made for me, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to frame it. Has anyone had experience doing this? What kind of frame would be best?
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Kitchen fresh up
Hi, I am hoping to find help on how to give a new look to this kitchen . We are moving in mid April and I am not a fan of the backsplash and over look of the kitchen. I like sage green looking kitchen with gold finishes . Since we are buying this place we won’t have a big budget in to make those changes right the way. Any…
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Hanging Art in Narrow Spaces
My living room walls are just 2.9 meters apart and already have artwork on them. I have about 4 smaller pieces which I’m thinking of displaying but don’t really know if I should given the current number of the pieces already on the walls. Thus I’d be grateful for your recommendation as to how to hang the other pieces if…
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Help! I have no design skills...suggestions? ideas?
I bought this little house! I think it has potential, but I just don't know what to do! I think boho would be a nice direction to go. What do you all think? It's supposed to be a 2 bedroom, 1 bath - but I think it'd be nice to have it more so as a 1 bedroom with an office/library space.
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Open Floorplan Living / Dining Area Q
Hi, all! I live in a 1950s home that was renovated by the previous owners in 2018. The living / dining / kitchen space is all open plan, which I love, but it's presented some interesting layout conundrums. It's a long narrow space, making it a awkward and I think limiting, but that's why I'm here, to get some advice. The…
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How would you design this small studio apt (with seperate kitchen)?
I'm having a hard time to come up with ideas where to put everything and how to make this small space look good. Now it just looks old and rugged, but I'm not allowed to do any permanent changes, so I need to fix this by decorating. I'd need to fit a bed and a tv here at least and find out where to store my books and…
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wall paint colors high rise apartment floor to ceiling windows lake view
I live in a high rise apartment with floor to ceiling windows and lake view (blue). What colors would be good for walls? I do not like white walls. Thanks!
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Intro tips and resources?
Hi folks, my wife and I are finally getting around to learning how to make our small home (1500 square feet) more beautiful. What basic tips or intro resources can I examine to start building my skills as an amateur interior designer?
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Dining Room Strife
The image is my dining room currently.. which is giving me angina. The chairs + table is a must stay for me. The rug is a main source of pain for me, especially since its the same color as the walls, however, I am having trouble finding a new rug due to the bold colors of the chairs. Truly any and all help to make this…
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Bedroom redo
I have a spare bedroom 12x12 and want to repaint and make it my personal zen space. Will use as a spare bedroom/ office space. Need to repaint. Have a few pieces of furniture. Thinking of a light green color but what do you suggest? What type of decor can I use for this room?
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Sophisticated rug
I need help choosing a bedroom rug.
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Help me design my hallway, please
hi all, I’ve recently moved in to a new appartement. I went from renting to owning, and excited to making the place my own. I want to accentuate the high ceilings and character of the place with some timeless elegance. The hallway needs to have plenty of shoe storage as well as space to hang coats and bags. Let’s have some…
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Any suggestions to spice up my kitchen?
Hello! I rent a place with nice kitchen amenities — but I'm thinking about either painting the wall color or even putting a peel & stick backsplash as the walls get scratched up with extended use. I'm not sure what color or faux tile type would look best in this kitchen! Any suggestions?
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What to replace carpet with
Newly bought home with open floor plan, has lovely hardwood floors except in living room which is carpeted (no hardwood underneath). Wall-to- wall must be removed-as do those valances, but what do we replace the carpet with? Am thinking some sort of ivory or cream ceramic tile, as this might look intentional. (No tile that…
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Rearrange bed
hi. can anyone suggest how do I rearrange my bed as i am smoking so im thinking to move the sofas ? ? Or bed? 😅
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Accent Chair Recommendations for Small Living Room
Would love some help finding a great accent chair for our space :). We have been looking into something like these: or . But would love extra ideas to complete the living room :D
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Request for Condo Kitchen Upgrade Ideas
I have a very small kitchen which has no light. I am sharing the kitchen pics and the outside wall of the kitchen that is facing the living room. I am looking forward to getting ideas from fellow community members who are so creative (Sigh! I wish I was as creative as you awesome folks are!) Looking forward to hearing from…
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My hallway needs a mirror??????
I live in a heritage home, and feel that my hallway is in serious need of a mirror, for practical purposes, and for aesthetic purposes. But, I have a light switch to deal with. The wall are 100 plus years, lathe and plaster with a rough finish. The entire width is 30 inches, and the light switch ends 10 inches in, so if I…
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Studio apartment with no windows
how do I bring light into a very small studio apartment that has no windows?
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Desperate help needed with design/decor
Hi, we have a second bedroom which serves many purposes and i really struggle to design and decor. It's small without a great deal of light. It is used as cave man for my partner, office and guest room for my inlaws and friends. I dont like modern style. Do like rustic, with industrial elements...not sure how to fit nice…
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Nonworking fireplace, how to furnish around it
My boyfriend and I just moved into a new space. One of our rooms that we'd like to use as an entertainment room has a nonworking fireplace that is in somewhat of an awkward space. My goals for this room are: 1) to have as much seating as possible (think big comfy couch) 2) to have space for a desk 3) to hang a projector…
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Curtains - how should we hang them?
Hi! My boyfriend and I just moved into our new space. It's an older building that has lots of beautiful wood moldings. We have two windows in our bedroom, I'm hesitant to hang curtains within them because I don't want to block the natural light during the day. But the moldings are nearly at the top of the ceiling so I'm…