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Empty passageway wall
We have a large wall space that is empty and we can’t figure how to decorate it best. It is 8’6” wide and 4’ from the couch making it a passageway. We don’t think we can add any furniture as we don’t want to make the walkway narrow. We’ve considered adding a big mirror but for some reason it doesn’t seem to work. We also…
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Building a similar bedroom. What are your likes and dislikes about this design?
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Small apartment
I recently moved into a 680 apartment from a 820 square-foot apartment. The current apartment I into has very little cabinet space very little counter space. There is no pantry and no microwave. I am trying to figure out how to fit all my kitchen appliances into this apartment plus everything else I have.
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How Can I Cover This Ugly Rental Doorbell Box?
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New apartment
Hi I just moved into my first apartment.. first time I get to pick out furniture and decor. Any suggestions? Im thinking a cream color couch, or dark gray. Im also open to any suggestions for wall art TIA!
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Ways to decorate and adapt apartment for couples we with dual mobility devices
How to make a plan for an apartment or tiny home that is designed and organized for a couple using a walker by one and a manual wheelchair by the other.
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A Home Office for my Husband
I would like to design this space for my husband who works remotely as a civil engineer. So far, we have just finished his desk. I am thinking adding one long floating shelf on the wall facing the desk for storage and art or should we do multiple shelves? We cannot repaint or rip out the carpet.
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Layout living room help please
I am looking to purchase new lounge & furniture that also alows easy tv viewing. The room is 4.2m wide x 3.6 deep and layout is awkward with several openings. Upon entry, living wall (partially obscured lounge) lonly 2.3 metres long. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Smallest Coolest
Why isn't there an archive of all the contests (Smallest Coolest and Small/Cool) through the years? I remember being very inspired by one of the winners way back when but haven't been able to find it. Would be great to be able to look through them now.
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Turning a pillowcase into wall art
I recently bought this amazing hand-embroidered pillowcase on a trip to Mexico showcasing a bunch of vibrant, multi-colored birds (my apartment is full of bird-themed decor, I have an obsession). It's so delicate and interesting that instead of using it as a pillowcase, I want to showcase it on a wall instead, but I'm…
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Do you know any website that can do dopamine interior furniture
i want to design my home in dopamine style. Do you know any website that can do dopamine interior furniture
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Need help decorating living room
Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can help me. We are moving into our new place and looking for decorating ideas for the living space. It definitely needs some personal touches like plants and artwork! I'm into the organic modern look. Any suggestions on what I can do? Thank you!
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-best floor color when lettuce has been dropped and stepped on a few days
HomeDepot Lifeproof luxury planks/tile - What are some of the best grey luxury vinyl tiles and planks that a (small!!) piece of lettuce on the floor, stepped on for a few days, will be less obvious? (Laughing to overcome my uncomfortableness.
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terrazzo slabs for counter tops in kitchen and bathroom
I am in the process of remodeling and want to use terrazzo slabs on all the counters- kitchen and bathrooms. Looking for your thoughts…
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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 even call this empty space in the wall and what do I do about it?
I struggled to make a title to explain but I just purchased an apartment that has an empty window-like space between each bedroom and the main room. Ideally, I'd like to somehow make it a window since now it's just open. It looks like the last owner had nailed some sort of material to cover it since there are a lot of…
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Small kitchen
Hi. I have a small kitchen located at the back of my condo. It has no window and I've removed the upper cabinets to create the illusion of more space. I want to create a jewel box effect with a gorgeous dramatic wall color and possibly color drench the entire room. I'm looking for suggestions as to what color or colors to…
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Small Bedroom
Hello everyone! This is my newly painted bedroom with my new bed. It’s a really small room (the picture has basically the whole room in it). I was wondering if you guys have any ideas or furniture recs. I would love to find a bookcase, a chair, and a bedside table. I’m going for an eclectic, slightly boho vibe and I’m…
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Dining table advice
Hi! I need help figuring out the color of my dining table for the kitchen. In the example in some of the pictures, you can see a black dining table was used for the model apartment but trying to see what's possible. Also, in some of the pictures the kitchen colors look different and that's because the lighting was not…
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Spiral Stairway!
PLEASE HELP with this awkward spiral stairway.. needs decor and or color BADLY! I’ve been renting for 3 yrs now.. only thinking i would b here for no more than 2 yrs.. but signed another lease and can’t take this tiny Philadelphia studio plain white!!! I’m on a budget but can’t take it anymore!! Thanks so much! Do! Theresa!
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How can I rearrange furniture to make it more friendly
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What do you think of my ideas for a rug to match this nursery decor?
I'm beginning to plan my baby's nursery for her arrival this fall and am struggling to coordinate different items. I'm going to splurge on one nice item for my baby's nursery, so I selected this dresser (Camille 6-Drawer Dresser (54w x 19d") | Pottery Barn Teen). A lot of the other things will be affordable and minimal,…
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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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Rug Suggestions
Could you suggest rug designs/colors for my dining room? (6 x 9) Light? Dark? Neutral or statement? https://ruggable.com/products/gracie-sakura-indigo-medium-pile-rug https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/union-rustic-huberty-hand-woven-performance-geometric-rug-w004760419.html?piid=760572359…
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Need help with getting a 55inch tv stand for a 328 square feet studio apartment
I am not sure what is the best way to go to get a tv stand for a 55inch tv set - do I get s floating tv shelf or do i get an actual tv stand and what type
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Renting a new apartment and need ideas for living room furniture
Hi! I'm moving to a new apartment (small) at the end of June and am struggling to figure out how to furnish the living room (boy/girl decor). Here are screenshots of the living room with staged furniture, but I'm trying to avoid a white/beige couch because of constant upkeep and staining (lived experience). I've also…
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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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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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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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Painting Apartment cabinets
has anyone painted their cheap mass produced rental apartment kitchen cabinets?
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Hi-- exciting new changes!
Hello- I am Ashley (F, 27) and for the first time ever I am moving in with a boyfriend. I have always had a really unique and fun boho, colorful, comfortable style and I have been really really into making my home as comfortable as possible. My sweet sweet boyfriend is a 28 year old man who has also never lived with a…
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Bathroom Shower Curtain
I see in several of your shower curtain pictures with a valance, or a cornice board, across the top of the shower curtain - where can I purchase these items? The valance, the board, or the shower curtain together? Thank you.
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Ideas for this oddly shaped open living/dining room & kitchen?
Hi there, my girlfriend and I are moving in together for the first time and we both really want to make our new apartment our home. We've signed for a place that has a ton of character already and we're very excited for it, but we're struggling to figure out how to arrange the living room. The difficulties are that: A)…
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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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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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Living Room Layout
Hey all- moving into this apartment and the living room has an odd layout. Any suggestions on the best way to design it so that it utilizes space but also doesn’t seem cluttered
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Riad interior design
How to decorate a riad
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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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How to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper?
Hi all, I put this up about but it was soo difficult for me! I had the hardest time lining up the sheets and from keeping it from bubbling. Also after 2 years it's starting to come off especially this summer while it's been so humid. Does anyone have any advice on how to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper better and how to…
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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?