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Do you have any renovation regrets?
Hi, Apartment Therapist community! I'm AT's home projects director, coming to you with a Q that I think many of us can relate to: If you've done a renovation in the past few years, is there anything that you regret? I'm working on a story on renovation regrets and would love to get your thoughts! I'm focusing specifically…
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Favorite storage coffee tables?
I'm desperate for a new coffee table with storage (small space problems), but I can't decide what I want! I love this lift-top one from Urban Outfitters, the wood and mid-century style are gorg. But the comments that it doesn't close flush worry me. Do you have any that you love??
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Maximizing small space on a budget
Hello, I just recently purchased my first investment apartment and was wondering if I could get any help with the layout. I only want to be putting in the kitchen so whoever rents it is able to bring in their own furniture. I am however still trying to utilize the space as best as I can. The current disposition doesn’t…
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I need help with two focal walls in living room
So our living room has two focal walls that face each other. I've already decorated the wall on the right with a painting over a mantel. I'm trying to decide what to do with the other wall. Maybe… A picture gallery? Some floating shelves? Gold leaf wall art/decor, like this one? I want the room to look balanced and not too…
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Renovate a very small kitchen
I have an 8'x10' kitchen that is twenty years old. Would like to replace cabinet doors, countertops, remove some storage area, replace a supersize refrigerator..
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DIY Design Tips for a Stunning Home
What are your favorite DIY projects or design tips for making a home more beautiful and functional?
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Need Advice: Physical Card or Ecard for New Home Congrats?
Hey everyone, I’m bummed that I can’t make it to a friend’s new home party, so I want to send a congratulatory card instead. I’m debating between a physical card or an ecard. A physical card feels more personal and something they can keep, but it might not arrive in time. On the other hand, an ecard can be sent instantly…
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Vintage highchair refurbish
I have an oak press-back highchair that I got 40 years ago second hand, when my son was a baby. It's not an antique but was called an antique reproduction at the time. Now my daughter has just had her first baby and I am planning on having it stripped as the finish is uneven, damaged in places and the tray a replacement…
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FLUFFY duvet
My duvet is all flat and leaking feathers :( Do you have any suggestions of fluffy duvets you love?? Or how to keep them that way?!
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Making space for 2 kids, 1 large dog (120 lbs), and 2 adults in a 900-sq-foot, 2 bedroom apartment
I am expecting my second son, due this March, and need some tips on how to make our son's currently bedroom work for two! Anyone have any small-space furniture ideas or products that double your storage that would be good for us? Any tips at all would help! Thanks!
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Remove or mitigate cat smell
One of our beloved cats urinated inside a plywood cabinet. The mess sat unnoticed. Once found, I tried baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, steel brush, and enzyme urine deodorizer. Any other suggestions?
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Peel and stick
I rent, and the kitchen floor is old and tarnished. Has anyone used the peel-and-stick tiles? Are they worth it? Also, what about a kitchen backsplash peel and stick any ideas, espically if your landlord is not keen on them
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Waiting for some advice
I have been living in my house for several years now, and recently I feel that the door is a bit monotonous. I want to add a decoration to embellish it. I think some people will put flags on both sides of the door frame. I think I can give it a try, and I am someone who likes military surroundings. How about having an…
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What to do with this large attic guest bedroom/entertaining space?
Hey there! I'm hoping for some help with designing my large open attic space. We moved in recently and are renting from friends, so we have lots of agency to make the space our own. Right now, as you can see, we use one side for work, and then we have a big open space in the center where we will place a sleeper sofa and…
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Suggestions for an add niche in my living room.
My builder-grade house has an odd niche in the living room. I am looking for ideas on what to do along the width of the wall to make it more functional and look nice. Built-ins may be the right idea, but I can't figure out how to make built-ins look right in a modern house. When I first moved in, I was overwhelmed by all…
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Do you use any AI interior design tools?
I am wondering if you are using any AI interior design tools that are actually helpful, not 'just for fun'. I am using the design generator in planner5d a lot and I love it, but I'm sure there are more handy tools out here that I should try. Any tips?
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What are the top interior design styles that are trending in 2024?
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Front Porch Ideas?
Hi! My poor front porch is in need of some assistance. I plan on trying to power wash the brick and generally cleaning it up. But any ideas for giving it more curb appeal? I was kind of thinking about painting the alcove walls and maybe even painting the tile in front of the brick?
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Help updating powder room (1/2 bath)
We are looking to do a few updates in our first floor powder room - wallpaper, mirror, and lighting fixture. What are your thoughts between the two wallpapers, and what are your recommendations for a new lighting fixture and something to make the mirror cuter?
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Best pans for cooking?
After a few great years with my beautiful Caraway pans, I'm searching for something new! I suspect I've turned the heat up too high while using my pan because the non-stick isn't really non-stick anymore, and it's looking burnt 😣 What pans are you all using in the kitchen? Do you have one you really love? Let me hear your…
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Any tips or Inspiration
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SUGGESTIONS ON HOW BEST TO HANG ART ON INTERIOR WOOD PANELING
Any sturdy solutions to hanging wall art on pine/fir interior wood paneling, without damaging the paneling too much?
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I need suggestions how to decorate wall. I cannot center console because
I cannot center console so please don’t suggest that.
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Tips on how to paint your kitchen cabinets?
Has anyone ever braved the DIY of painting their kitchen cabinets? I'd love to hear your experience and an honest opinion on whether it's a project worth tackling yourself. I know everyone recommends sanding/priming first, but what else is there to know? Any tips to share?
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Looking for similar lamp (living room end tables)
This is a lamp from Pottery Barn that I really love, but am hoping to find something less expensive. Any suggestions for something similar —- It is great because it pulls together some soft blues and whites in the room, isn't stark/bold n color, and is on the narrow side (narrower than 14.5 inches, the width of the end…
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Pet spaces
I have 5 dogs on an acreage. They get muddy from being outside and need a system for bathing and drying that is in the house. I have a combined kitchen/laundry/utility room that I will be remodeling, as it can't handle today's plumbing/electrical demands and it's not up to code.
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Sectional recs! What’s the best sectional sofa?
I've had the two-piece modular Mello sofa from Article for years now, and it has served me well, but I've been craving a change (thinking maybe not leather but open to hearing your recs!), and I'm wondering what other sectionals everyone is loving. Do you have a sectional sofa recommendation I should know about? Thanks in…
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Galley kitchen question
Hi everyone, This is a picture pre moved-in. We love our place and this is the most counter space we've had in a kitchen. I don't mind having a galley kitchen as well and it opens up to a space we using for dining. the only thing is the end of the galley (circled in blue) appears awkward to me. How you would style this…
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Stomach Sleeper Problems! Best mattress for stomach sleepers?
I have been a certified stomach sleeper forever, but I still haven't found the perfect mattress and pillows for my sleep style. What's the best mattress for stomach sleepers?Can any of my fellow stomach sleepers offer some recommendations? 😴
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Help -- my living room is impossible!
My LR is a real challenge — a smallish, narrow, darkish but centrally located room with 5 doors/doorways and 4 windows, a major crossroads in my apartment and the first room you see when you enter (no foyer). At the moment, we're trying to use it for conversation, dining and TV watching, but really the TV is the main use…
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What color do you want to paint your cabinet but are scared to try?
What color do you want to paint your cabinet but are scared to try?
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Bedroom
hello! I have a room with a tiny cupboard that doesn’t actually fit anything in it. My room has a sloped ceiling on one side. Any ideas on how I can add more shelving, hanging areas? I was thinking maybe recessed shelves in the sloped wall side? The room is too small to add a piece of furniture like a cupboard. Thank you!
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What’s the best sofa for small spaces?
What’s the best sofa for small spaces? Are there any brands that are better than others, affordable, or just look super stylish in a small space?
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How do you use statement pieces to enhance your decor?
How do you use statement pieces to enhance your decor? Show us your most eye-catching piece!
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BED PLACEMENT
45 Degree angle coming from a corner of the room, will it open up more space or will it add to cluttered look? Thank you kindly Shirlee Ann Christopher :)
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Painting a basement
Im looking to turn a rental basement into a small home gym. I need to make it pretty first. I got a quote from a local handyman for $1950. This seems like a lot. I have no faith in myself to complete the project myself. Is this a reasonable price. Painting and drywall to cover insulation
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money plant
Does a money plant really bring good financial luck🙂
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Sofa that will hold up to animals?
We'll be sharing our new space with our grown daughter who has a large, short-haired dog and one long-haired cat. Any ideas on types of sofa or sofa covers that will hold up to heavy use and lots of hair?
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Designer Anita Yokota Answers All Your Decorating Questions!
Hi! It’s Anita Yokota, licensed family and marriage therapist turned interior designer and the author of the top-selling book, HOME THERAPY. I'm ready to chat about all things design, wellness, decorating, and renovating. Drop your questions here! I'll be answering them live from 3 to 4 pm ET on Tuesday, July 30.
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living room design
give few suggestions to design my living room. I like pastel colours and contemporary modern theme . would also love to have few cane designs