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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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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…
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Open Concept
How do I put bright colors together in a open concept apartment ?
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Ideas on how to split 2 rooms in 3 and and aisle
Hi! I need advise and ideas on how to better divide two rooms to get 3 bedrooms. I have 3 kids, 1 teen daughter (12), and 2 young boys (7 and 8), and about to move to a smaller home. I 'd like to get two separated private spaces, one for me (parent), and one for my teen daughter. The boys are young and can have a less…
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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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Configuration help...mudroom/laundry room
Hello! We are in the process of hiring a carpenter to help build us a mudroom bench and laundry storage. I've been trying to find a better way to configure. We have a peloton, washer/dryer, litter box, dog/cat feeding stations in the space currently. I'm thinking of doing something like in the sketch (peloton where w/d is,…
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Worth the cost...tiny rowhouse bathroom reno
Hello! We live in a rowhouse that is on the smaller side. We have one full bath. I've been considering removing the tub for a glass enclosure but then I started thinking how this space might be configured to give us a tiny bit more room. Given how how small it is not sure there is anything that will help. Pictures of…
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Odd shaped den/office guest room ideas
I live in a classic 1 bed Chicago apartment from 1901 so the rooms are all shaped odd (but with tall ceilings and a lot of character) and I have this den under the stairs that I have used as an office but want to add some sort of sleeping arrangement for guests. I can move my desk to the large blank wall and give myself 6'…
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New ceiling fan or just new light fixture?
I have a dated ceiling fan with lights in my bedroom. I love using the fan and enjoy the way it lights the room, but I am tired of looking at it. Should I upgrade to a newer one or try a regular light fixture and just by a standalone fan for those times when I need the air?
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Bathrooms
I am building a house, the whole house will have grey screed flooring, except the shower floor in bathrooms. Bath and toilet will be white, but taps and basin will be black. I need to tile the floor of the shower and some walls because screed flooring is sensitive to most cleaning chemicals. What color should I tile the…
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Blank wall ideas
I have a huge blank wall in our great room (living room & kitchen). I have no idea what to do with it, putting a huge painting will cost too much and might be hard to do. We already have a photo gallery wall upstairs so maybe something else. 🤔 Need ideas, please. 😫
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Theme of the home being n human being
Dear all, i have invested more than 30 years to discover being n human being and I’m looking that to be reflected in my 6650 square feet apartment. I’m looking to express it through paintings sculptures. Can anyone share what ideas will allow for that. Also artist who can create that? Thank u ..looking forward to hear your…
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Desk/console/secretary with chair in corner of living room
For various reasons, we need to have a work station (desk, secretary, etc.) in an area of our living room. You can see in the photo (left upper corner) that we just have a random small desk and chair but are looking to have it coordinate and blend better with the rest of the living room. It does need to be functional—-it…
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Family room interior design
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Trim Transition
I am planning on painting my living room walls, base board and crown molding all the same color. My issue is…what do I do when I reach the hallway?? Do I just stop abruptly? For example, where the living room baseboard meets the hallways baseboard, I just have two different shades meeting each other at a point?
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Help with decorating a hallway/long wall
I'm looking for ideas for what to do with this long wall in a narrow hallway and bedroom. I've found it intimidating to figure out how to use this space, so it's just been left blank and it could really use some life.
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Galley Kitchen / Foyer Update
Looking to update this galley kitchen with new cabinets, countertop, wall backsplash and flooring. Any design recommendation and color way recommendations would be helpful. Need to figure out a good flooring color that flows nicely from the wood foyer color. I would also like tips on the wall decoration between the…
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Paint to spruce up this bathroom?
any thoughts on a wall color? Floor tiles are blue, vanity is dark grey. Thanks for all your great ideas!
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how to up date my 1970 kitchen.
I would love to rip everything out and start new but that's not an option at this time .my walls are fabricated stone with barn yard wood panel in the middle of each section it looks kind of cave like. My husband did all the work himself and I guess at that time it was really the in thing and he did a really nice job but…
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Wallpaper
I live in an apartment, I want to use wallpaper in my bathroom. Is there a wallpaper that I can use and not worry about the wallpaper tearing up the wall if removed.
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Home Office Dilemma
I have a small space off my bedroom 4’10” (147) by 7’ (213) that I'm using as a home office and am looking for ideas on how to spruce it up to improve both its functionality and design .
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Ideas, thoughts on how to update my cozy apartment
Hello everyone, first time posting, but have been following AT over the years. I will be moving soon to my cozy lil apartment. Here's some pics of the very 1985 (when it was built) kitchen, open plan living area. I love the older style of this place and the bag rendered walls, but that kitchen?? hahaha, it will work for…
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Help! Office Makeover Gone Wrong—Need Advice on Wall and Drawer Color Options
Hello everyone! I recently painted the walls in my "little office space," and I absolutely hate how it turned out. The blue ended up being completely different from what I expected. My desk is an IKEA DIY project, and I thought painting the drawers the same color as the walls would make them blend in nicely—which it does.…
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Advice for the layout for my art studio space
Hey everyone wanted to ask if anyone has advice for this space. Apartment living, open concept for the kitchen and living room - part of which I turned into an art studio space. I need some more workable table space - right now I struggle with the flow and don't feel it works right now. I'd love for it to feel cozier and…
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Elfa Shelving Challenge
I’m setting up some Elfa shelving in my new home office, which I brought from my previous apartment. At the bottom are two cabinets that are not the same height but I need them to be the same height to create a large display surface for a LEGO model still in process (you can see it on the right cabinet). I have a way of…
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Arranging a studio
hello I’ve been trying to figure out how to maximize space and organize my studio , I’m struggling and trying to add things but not sure how to arrange it
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Entry way needs love
Hi There! We recently moved and got way more space that our furniture can cover! Im so excited to decorate but i've have no idea what to do in this entry way that is cozy, welcome but also functional as we have a 5 year old too! The super tall wall with the bench feels so daunting me to! Please help!
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help changing dining chandalier and centered , balcony refresh
florida 1980s condo needs a refresh starting with smaller projects like changing hanging lamp and have centered as well as doing something with balcony.. plz help thnx in advance
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I really need help!!!!
hi everyone! I need some help on how to decorate my living room where my furniture and what not. Right now I’m just working with what I have. I just have a futon as my sofa and I’ve got two chairs that match and I have bookcases and table. I just don’t know where I should put everything for it to flow right. Please excuse…