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Help with color for shutters
My 1991 home’s shutters desperately need a new color and paint job. I am leaning to some shade of green or dark blue. The siding color is tricky, it’s a beige with cool undertones. I would love paint color suggestions! Thanks in advance
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Wood Furniture Care
What are the best practices for maintaining wooden furniture to ensure longevity?
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New apt, small rooms
Lvg room is corner unit w/ small windows on two sides. 13x13 ft. Have 42" round table n chairs. A recliner. Drop leaf table. Small bookcase. TV flat-screen. Small china cabinet. Turquoise accent pieces. Suggestions? Is there a library of room decor?
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Bookshelves & Wainscoting
Hi, there — I am looking to get new bookshelves and have library wall in my office, but I have this beautiful wainscoting on the walls that I don't really want to cover. How should I style this appropriately that still highlights the wall molding and gives me ample bookshelf space?
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Looking for a designer for 750 sq. ft 1 bedroom apt in Riverdale
Hope to hear from you. I have my own antique pieces but need to do a mix - Just message me. Thanks! Baileeb
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decoration for bathroom
What makes sense to brighten up my bathroom, knowing there's steam constantly making it damp?
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I added a cute DIY scalloped wood apron to my work desk. What should I do with it?
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waterproof fabric
looking for a way to waterproof a scarf and a shawl so I can use it as a Table Runner
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Help! What do you think about this painting?
hello all! I've posted about this in past discussions but it was my original goal to color my entire bedroom in blue. so far, I've painted the walls blue and purchased a blue comforter (still on the hunt for other blue items!) but I had an empty wall and, instead of painting the canvas blue, painted it bright red. do we…
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What's a design hot take you stand by? 🔥
I'll go first: I love open shelving in kitchens. Yes, things get dusty, but I don't mind a little extra cleaning to be able to see what's in the kitchen. What's your hot take? P.S. Be nice! We're not yucking anyone's yum :)
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Update needed?
Overall I like my living room but recently realized that the couch, ottoman and two chairs are 23 years old! Is it time for an update? I am open to suggestions and would consider reupholstery (I'm embarrassed to admit that I have never had it cleaned!). Also, with all the pillows on the couch, every time we entertain they…
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Mural Wall Resources
Hi all! My dream is to do a mural wall in my bedroom, I'm thinking top half of the wall be the mural, then a chair rail/molding and paint that down to the baseboards. I'm looking for options that are good for rental space. Peel and stick wall paper would be the best. Would love to know if anyone has any great suggestions…
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Rug Recommendations (Please!)
I want to buy a rug for my bedroom but since living in my New York City apartment I've found that between a dog, bunny, and humans in a super small space, our rugs tend to get ruined quickly. I've vowed to take care (!! fingers crossed !!) of my next rug and I think by purchasing more of an investment piece it'll force me…
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Optimizing my WFH office nook
I'd like to optimize my WFH office nook to be more pleasant, more intentionally created. I've been using this for 2 years since coming back to work post-baby, and decor/ambience has not been my priority most of this time. I am currently 2-3 days/week here. This is a space in our basement family room, so there are a number…
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What thrifting tip would you tell a beginner?
I love vintage/thrifted items, but I've never gone thrifting because it overwhelms me! If you're an experienced thrifter, what advice would you give me to get started?
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What’s your best tip for making a small space look and feel larger?
What’s your best tip for making a small space look and feel larger?
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Picture too small for wall what can I add ?
My aunt painted this picture of my daughter and I have it hanging in the room I work in but it’s too small on it’s on. Advice on what to add ?
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What's the best way to display cookbooks?
I have a ton of cookbooks that are in piles around my apartment! I don't necessarily mind it, but I feel like I often forget to use them because the piles are scattered around my small apartment and not in my direct view. I'd love to see how other people display their cookbooks 🤗
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What's the best piece of decorating advice you've ever received?
I'm curious if anyone has received design advice that really stuck with them. I'm inching toward the finish line of a renovation project at home, and I'd love to hear any words of wisdom you've been told while decorating/completing your own project. Let's hear it! 👇️
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What easy DIYs should I do to my kitchen
OK, I have a teeny tiny kitchen (spot the mini fridge!). The cabinets don't close, the floor tiles are loose…. there's a lot I want to do! What easy DIYs would you suggest to make an instant difference? I'd love for it to be light, bright, and even a little bit more modern haha
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What's your go-to paint color?
A recent post about choosing paint colors at home got me thinking: Do you have a go-to paint color? If so, what is it? I have never reused a paint color, but I recently painted my dining room in what I think might be the perfect white for my home (Blank Canvas by Behr) and it looks so good that I want to use it in our…
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Deciding a color’s
I can’t seem to pick the right colors to paint my apartment.
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Help finding the right area rug
The area rug in my living room needs to be replaced. My couch is a butter yellow, two chairs upholstered in a red and gold tweed. The current rug is red. I really like the colors in the living room. I’m uncertain about what to replace the red rug with. Should I stay with red or go with a pattern, etc.?
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Help me fill a blank living room corner!
Hi all! I'm Blair, AT's senior style editor. I'm having a decorating conundrum, and would love any input! I LOVE my current apartment, but I've struggled with the layout — my bedroom is massive, and the living room is fairly small. One corner of the living room specifically has stressed me out for so long. I have no idea…
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Open concept kitchens: Love 'em or hate 'em? 🤔
Open concept kitchens: Love 'em or hate 'em? 🤔 Share your reason(s) why!
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ISO bedroom accent wall ideas
I gave my boyfriend full decorating power in our bedroom… and he chose to paint our walls white! After getting him to paint the ceiling a soothing green, the design's been stuck in a pretty minimal spot since then. He LOVES how empty it is, whereas I'm dying to add more things in. I've finally got him on board with the…
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Help me "fix" this lamp
So I was on a fringe kick a few months ago and added fringe to this lamp's lampshade… and then gave the fringe a weird "wavy" trim. I don't think that fringe was the right DIY direction to take this lampshade in, but now I'm not sure what to do next! I could just take the fringe off entirely and leave it as-is, but I kind…
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Dollar tree
which is the cabinet rack at dollar tree
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Let's hear your favorite product recommendations!
What's something you've purchased for your home that you absolutely love? Has it improved the way you live in any way?
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How do you like to mood board? ✨
📷: Rebecca Atwood Designs
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Paint, wallpaper or both?
Hi therapists! Could use some help. Our dining room paint color bores us. We want to create a moodier vibe but not clash with the neutrals throughout the rest of our open concept home. The chairs are teal, all of the accents are brass/gold and most of the walls are windows. Should we pick a glam wallpaper (in neutral or…
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Name something you'd like to see more of in homes 👇
Pattern-clashing? Color? DIYs? Something else? Tell us what you're gravitating towards these days 💬 📸: Esteban Cortez
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Which AT home tour lives rent-free in your head? 👀
We love seeing all of your inspiring spaces and want to know which ones you love, too! 🏠️: Mila Moraga-Holz
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Awkward blank space under windows -- help!
The windows along my studio apartment's back wall extend the full width of the apartment (about 20 feet). But there's this awkward blank wall space between the bottom of the windows and the floor that I'd love to do something interesting with. As you can see in the photo, I do have a through-the-wall AC unit in the middle,…
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Do you prefer one BIG statement piece of art or a gallery wall?
When you're choosing art for your home, what do you gravitate toward? Does it depend on the room you're decorating? I would love to hear what you think!
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What's your favorite (free!) way to instantly refresh your space? ✨
Comment your favorite tips to instantly give a room some new life. 👇 🏡: Abhilasha Sinha
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Symmetry
i have a build in bookcase on one side of a front window but am questioning whether to install another one on the other side to make it symmetrical. Thoughts?
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What should I hang on this powder room wall?
I have been trying to decide what to hang on this powder room wall (to the left of the mirror) for literally years now! The other wall (above the toilet) has three frames for kid art. Any ideas? Thank you!!
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I can't decide which accent wall color looks best in my home office
I work from home and have always wanted to paint the wall behind my desk in a dark shade of green, but I'm being extremely indecisive - help! Took advantage of a recent paint sample sale to buy a bunch of different options, which are numbered in the picture. My desk faces the center of the room so this wall is mostly a…
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Any favorite dining chair recommendations?
I've been searching high and low to find dining chairs for my dining table. It's the Kensington Table from Arhaus with a marble top and a honey stained base, and I'm open to colored wood, upholstered chairs, etc.! I think I'd say away from anything natural wood toned, since it'd be tough to match the honey finish, and…