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Side tables
I need advice for bedside tables that work well with a king size bed with a large olive green headboard.
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Best bed pillow recommendations? ☁️
Does anyone have a bed pillow they absolutely love? I've tried a few different ones and I can't seem to get it right! I bought this one from Target after sleeping on it at a friend's place. She said she used it in her guest room, but mine feels rock solid and not the same at all 😂 I keep waking up with neck pain. Welcoming…
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Do you have any outdoor spaces or balconies that you’ve decorated?
Do you have any outdoor spaces or balconies that you’ve decorated? If so, how'd you go about making it look good but also useful?
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How do you style your shelves or bookcases?
How do you style your shelves or bookcases? Post a picture of your favorite arrangement!
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Need some ideas for my next dorm!
I will be a senior next semester and love decorating my room a little different each school year! The problem is that I want the room to feel new but do not want to buy too many new pieces! Below is my last dorm room. Any tips? I am definitely a cottage core girly 🎀
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What are your favorite ways to add color to your walls (sans paint)?
I have this big blank wall in my hallway, and I want to add some color but in a renter-friendly way. I'm thinking of installing a picture rail to hang a tiered gallery wall, but would love any ideas on how to jazz up a blank wall without a paint brush!
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When moving, what's the first room you tend to unpack/decorate?
When you move into a new space, what's the first room you tend to unpack/decorate? Do you have a go-to? My friend and I were just talking about the intricacies (and woes) of moving, and it has me wondering if anyone follows a specific formula. If so, I'd love to hear about it! I tend to unpack the kitchen first, so I'm not…
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What's your biggest home decor bargain?
I got this chair for $0 free off the curb — it was leftover from a garage sale the day before! I can't believe no one wanted it! One deep clean later and it's as good as new.
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Best place to shop for outdoor furniture/decor?
I want to give my backyard a little love! Where are your favorite places to shop for outdoor furniture and decor? 🏠: Carina Casanovas
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Any hope? Upscale? Or haul for junk pickup?
After buying a house 3 years ago (huge purchase 🤪) slowly been able to purchase /change some things . Our dining room furniture is currently my husbands grandmas passed down and I can’t handle this sideboard /buffet for another day . Toss or is it salvageable ?
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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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How can I rearrange to make it more friendly
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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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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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Rug Suggestions
Could you suggest rug designs/colors for my dining room? (6 x 9) Light? Dark? Neutral or statement? https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/union-rustic-huberty-hand-woven-performance-geometric-rug-w004760419.html?piid=760572359…
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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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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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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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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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Help me choose between two rugs!
I'm trying to choose between two similar (but different 😂) rugs to complete a living room look. Would love some help choosing between Options A and B below. Other info if you're curious: the wood on the cream chairs is a little darker in real life than it looks in the pictures, it's more the same color wood as the coffee…
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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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Riad interior design
How to decorate a riad
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How Helpful Is Apartment Therapy for Small Space Decorating Ideas?
Hey everyone! I’ve been browsing Apartment Therapy for tips on decorating my small apartment. Has anyone here tried their ideas or followed one of their room makeover guides? Just wondering how practical their advice is in real-life spaces. Would love to hear your experiences or favorite tips!
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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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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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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…