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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?
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Open cabinets
I'm looking for some creative ideas . I have open cabinets in my rental and I want to cover some of them but I don't like the idea of curtains. Has anyone done something creative to cover open cabinets? I don't have a ton of money so I'm looking for inexpensive or diy(somewhat simple or not requiring special tools).
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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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Fireplace Dilemma
Help! I inherited this dated ultra wide fireplace that dominates my family room. It’s so wide I feel like it makes the ceiling feel lower. Any suggestions for updating it would be greatly appreciated.
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Artificial Flower Recs
I like using fake flowers in my home, especially these tulip ones I found on Amazon that sit on my desk. I put them in an old Kate Spade tumbler that I've since lost the lid and straw for. I think it looks great. I'd love to know if you like to use artificial flowers too, and if so, tell me your recommendations of ones…
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Help! My bunny ate my couch!
Hello friends 🤗 my prized furniture possession is a corduroy couch from the seventies (see a photo of it from when we first moved into our apartment!). This couch has been through everything. When we first moved in I mismeasured and had to call the couch doctor to completely disassemble it and reassemble it inside my…
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Help with this art!
Hi! I was so excited to get this framed piece of needlepoint back (the flamingo). But now that it's back I feel it is too small in this bathroom. I thought it would look great because it is close to the Slim Aarons art in the nearby kitchen (a Palm Springs vibe). What should I do?! Would you repaint the bathroom (one…
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Help me design our bedroom
hi, we are busy renovating and putting HR++ glas in our bedroom windows. We would like to take the opportunity to really design our bedroom. So any ideas are welcome. We are thinking about putting our bed against the wall with the blackrack to ensure that as much light as possible can go through the internal glass wall. We…
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Downsizing / Layout Help
hello! My partner and I are upgrading our apartment but it’s much smaller than our current place so I’m having trouble visualizing how to lay everything out. The floor plan is attached and the following items are furniture we plan on keeping. Feeling very overwhelmed and would love some inspiration/ ideas for how to make…
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NEW APARTMENT WHERE DO I START
We are moving into a 2 bed/2 bath condo. We want to paint the entire apartment ballet white. We need area rugs on 75% of the floors. Not sure about furniture but we like very clean simple mid-century modern, (think West Elm.) The small open kitchen has black quartz counters, (hate them, HELP!), white marble backsplash…
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Small living room designs
looking for floor plans for small living rooms
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1920s hotel historic landmark
Hello, Apartment Therapy community. I've got my sought after vegan leather sofa and my chindi rugs; would like other ideas. thx
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Pole Wrap
Looking for information regarding the buying of Pole Wrap type materials, looking for long pieces ie 96" floor to ceiling x differing widths, wider the better, was planning on using fluted wall panels, but it can get expensive, I saw a video using the pole wrap, and it looks so much easier.
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Help! Awkward Fridge Location
I'm just about to move into a new apartment. It's a heritage home and is beautiful and has lots of character! However, the kitchen is on the smaller side. The landlord brought in a dishwasher and and put it in place of where the fridge was, and moved the fridge just outside of the kitchen - around the corner now in the…
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Advice on Updating Bathroom
I would like to update my bathroom but not looking to do major renovations. I'm thinking about painting the vanity white, but would like suggestions on new mirror, wall decor, paint color, hardware, etc. Also, would like opinion on possibly adding a light over mirror.
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Multi-use kitchen space needs help
This is section of my kitchen has become a multi-use space that could use some help. For reference, I'm a renter in a small railroad-style apartment. On top of the chef block, I store fruits and veggies that don't need to be in the fridge. It can get quite crowded up here on grocery haul days. I like storing these here but…
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Big couch - tiny space...help!
Hi - I'm new here and so excited to have found you all! I'm moving on June 15th from a large apartment with big rooms (1700 sq ft) to a very small rental space (900 sq ft). I was in a job where I hosted boarding students so I needed a large couch - but my family is just me and my daughter, and I only use one corner of the…
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New bathroom DIY project!
I am trying to think of creative ways to upgrade my bathroom DIY style. I can't actually change the physical set up of the room, but can paint, use peel and stick tiles, wall paper, etc. I live on the upper east side in NYC (pre-war building) that traditionally has a very 90s style. I am looking to make this more modern…
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Kitchen design layout of island
I am remodeling my condo and am currently working on the kitchen design. Please see attached, I want an island and am trying to figure out the best way to place. Currently, it seems to close in the kitchen area and am considering moving it farther out into the dining room. Any ideas are appreciated and helpful!…
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Bathroom UPDATE. I'm building a similar space. What would you change about this bathroom?
I like almost everything about the space, but somehow it doesn’t feel complete. I was wondering if there’s anything you’d change about this bathroom. I’ve been thinking of a bigger vanity and maybe repositioning it away from the corner. Also, I’m a bit concerned about maintaining the bathroom shelves.
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How do I find a reasonably priced decorator in NYC???
I am about to renovate our apartment for the first time in 30+ years and I am terrified…by the whole thing but mostly by the thought of having to decorate it all once it's done. I have absolutely no eye for decor and it would probably be really helpful to hire someone to help with this but I'm trying not to overspend as…
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Paint color
I have a narrow apt that only has windows in the front and back. I have high ceiling just wondering what white paint to use?
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Painting a garage door
We are putting on white siding with charcoal trim. I would like to paint the garage door, it’s currently just a simple white door. I’d also like to paint the front door the same colour. Any ideas of what colours would look good? Has anyone painted their garage door and have any pictures to share?
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redesigned kitchen has less space than before
I recently had my small galley kitchen redesigned and although there are more cabinets, I have less space for storage. It's the same thing with my new fridge, going from side to side to French door with two lower freezer drawers.
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Wall art help 🩷
I recently redid my living room wall with family heirloom pictures and some of my favorites. I’m just not sure if it looks well put together. Thoughts? Constructive criticism/ feedback welcome 🩷
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hi + help me pick out hardware!
Hi, AT community! I'm Sarah, AT's assistant editor of Home Projects, and I'm hoping you can help me with a lil project of my own: I want to add a drawer pull to this table in my kitchen. (Fun fact, this Crate & Barrel table was actually a wedding gift someone gave to my parents about 30 yrs ago.) Somewhere along those 30…
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The right colour
help me pick the right colour red next to magenta
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1 bedroom
Hello all, I have 2 adult sons, but recently needed to move. The bedroom is only 11.6 by 17.6 , they are very tall about 6' 3 in height . Can I fit 2 queen beds , or better with 1 king size bed, I'm also willing to get something that doubles like a big couch to bed at night. Please help . Their height is what makes me…
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Struggling w dining/living space.
Hi everyone, I could really use your help figuring out how to divide this space—I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed!😰 Here’s what I’m thinking so far: I'd love to place a round extendable table (that becomes an oval) in the windowed corner—ideally something in rosewood, Arne Vodder–style. On the wall next to it, I plan to…
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Small student bedroom
I have a fairly small bedroom 3x3.5 metres which has a medium window off centre on the longer wall. The opposite longer wall has two door one leading to the outside corridor and one into a small inbuilt closet that isn’t large enough to make anything walk in style. On the right side of the main door is a radiator. I am a…
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Bedroom makeover
Any help with organizing a small Brooklyn Bedroom, I am trying to make my resume a sanctuary. I recently had a hip replacement and trying to have a peaceful bedroom. Thanks
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I need help remodeling my bathroom 🚽
I need help remodeling my bathroom? Can someone help me with a place to start?
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Crazy apartment layout- how to furnish??
I’m about to move into my FIRST big girl apartment and I couldn’t be more excited- the apartment is kooky and charming and teeny tiny with almost no right angles. How do I fit a bed? A couch? Storage?? And, more importantly, WHERE?? (Of note: the photo of the living room is of a different unit with the same layout, in my…
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Awkward home office corner
I work from home full time. I have some space in my office but I am not sure what to do with it. I thought about putting a relaxing chair in there so I could read while on my lunch break.
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Plug in lights to hang from ceiling
My 1953 ranch style home does not have any overhead light fixtures in the living room. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking I really need a plug-in type lamp (swag?)to hang from the ceiling to replace a floor lamp in one corner. Where can I buy one in a mcm or bohemian style? Not Amazon, please.
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Excessive Mirrors In My Home
Hi all! Every single closet in my apartment have sliding doors and they are all covered in mirrors. Every.Single.One. Ugh! Replacing them all is not in the budget unfortunately. I am currently redesigning my bedroom and would like to figure out a way to disguise the wall of mirrors opposite my bed. All the mirror doors are…
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Banquette
to build a little banquette seating into my kitchen corner and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. My kitchen is very small.
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Help Me Balance My Living Room with an Off-Center Fireplace
Looking for ideas on how to style my living room with an offset fireplace? I’m a renter, so any suggestions should be renter-friendly. The white shelf above the fireplace is part of the build and cannot be removed. Additionally, the fireplace is on a vaulted ceiling wall, which adds some unique design challenges. I’d love…
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Hospital bed for comfort .
I got a hospital for comfort, but how can I hide the metal under the bed? I took the rails off, but the wheels and under bed still looks rough!
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Help needed!
I'm planning to redo my living room and want to start fresh with all new furniture and décor. I've attached a photo of how it’s set up right now. The TV is in the corner, and just next to it (which you can see in the 2nd photo) is the front door and entrance to my small house. The wall opposite the largest part of the…