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Help me with this wall!
So I live in a basement apt. I made this cat staircase out of shelves so my cat can get outside but I don't know what to do with the rest of the wall. It's got a weird window. It's in my living room and my main source of light. Any suggestions for window treatments, wall ideas (paint, paper, decor etc). I rent so must be…
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Tell me I found a jewel
I got this piece amongst one other and I think i did really good. I'm considering flipping and need more info Help
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Where to shop for colorful bed sheets and bedding?
Hi! I just spent a good chunk of my weekend searching for new bedding, and I was surprised by how difficult it was to find something I loved. I ended up buying these striped sheets from Piglet in Bed, but I'd love to know where you all buy your fun sheets and duvets. Thanks! 🙂
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Living room
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Help decorating entry area
I moved not that long ago so I am still working on decorating my apartment. This is the space as you enter my one bedroom apartment (opposite the kitchen and behind the partial wall is my dining room/living room area). I initially was going to use this as a dining area, but there just isn't enough room to put a table for…
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Small Living Room - design ideas?
Hi all!! I have just moved into a new flat and the living room is quite small, since its rented with the furniture it’s not super straightforward to swap it but I am a bit stuck on how to best furnish the room, any suggestions? I am thinking of adding shelves to the area above the sofa as well! (Excuse the mess!)
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Different lighting fixture
I want to change our pendant lighting in our large eat in kitchen, beginning with this one over the table. I really like nature inspired style, like rattan, wood, or nature shaped. There is a matching fixture at our front door, that is flush mounted. Any ideas?
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Color matching help
I feel like I'm somewhat color blind at times. I'm redecorating my living room and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to pair colors. I'm going for a coastal, neutral calming vibe with a hint of nancy meyers. I love blue, it needs to be my main accent colour. I'm planning on painting my walls a light sand color,…
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Painting High Gloss Veneer Furniture
Hello AT Friends! I need help please. I have my Nana's bedroom furniture which I loved. But to a point. The trouble is the entire set (2 wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing table) is high gloss dark wood veneer. I want to paint it it all as it's very dark and heavy looking but have no idea where to start. Do I try a…
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Studio Design Help! 400SF
Hello! I am in desperate need of some expertise. I am moving to this 400 SF studio apartment in Brooklyn and would like the space to feel enjoyable to be in. I have pictures of the floor plan and design inspo here. I would like to use a loft bed to free up space, any recommendations there would be lovely. And any…
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long wall over couch
Hello I have a very long wall over my couch and cannot figure out a picture arrangement- go large or gallery wall? Thank you
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My most dreaded room, the office.
Hi friends. First and foremost, thank you for your time and input. I want to redo our entire apartment. I’m tired of how drab it is. It’s a new construction so decent bones? With that said I would like to stick to advice that is renter friendly. Him and I like Japandi style. However, I also really like atomic age (mid…
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Help with open concept living/dining/kitchen paint
Help! We are moving into a new house and I'm stuck on what paint colour(s) to use. It's currently painted a dark grey (think steel), and the floors are a luxury vinyl that is grey/brown with cool undertones. The undertones are accentuated by the paint, and I would like to warm up the space. We want it to feel warm and…
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Rented mobile home in Socal
We are renting a 1000 sq foot mobile home in Socal. I'm tired of the blandness after 4 years. What can I do to decorate without spending a lot of money and making structural changes? I can't change paint color, flooring, kitchen tops, etc. Thank you.
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Is the furniture layout good enough? Any different ideas? And any tips on type of furniture?
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Help me to design my new entryway please
I moved to a new home and I would love to help me decorate this space specially the wall against the door.TIA
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Wallpaper to compliment bathroom tiles
need help with some ideas for wallpaper to use in this small bathroom. My house overall is a converted barn and style in between country and modern.
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small space
Hello, my name is Aida and I need all the help available to decorate a small apartment on a tight budget
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Help with planning layout!
Hey there! I would love any suggestions on how I can plan the floor of the living room (vardagsrum in Swedish) in my new flat! The angeld wall makes it awkward, but I want to embrace the quirkiness. The ceilings are tall, typical in turn of the century apartments where I live. I would live to have a sofa, tv, an arm chair,…
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Submitting a magazine story.
Is there a link to submit a story idea? Thanks Doug Portland OR
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Awkward Wall
hi! I’m new here and hoping for some advice from some seasoned members. I work from home and I’m at home….a lot. Because I’m home so much, I fixate (to put it lightly) on the things about my house that don’t work and make impulse purchases to quell the cabin fever in my soul. I am currently fixated on my formal living…
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angled plan i want the best furnishing solution
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Creative Ideas for Refreshing and Updating Living Room and Sun Room
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Dining Room Strife
The image is my dining room currently.. which is giving me angina. The chairs + table is a must stay for me. The rug is a main source of pain for me, especially since its the same color as the walls, however, I am having trouble finding a new rug due to the bold colors of the chairs. Truly any and all help to make this…
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Help me design my hallway, please
hi all, I’ve recently moved in to a new appartement. I went from renting to owning, and excited to making the place my own. I want to accentuate the high ceilings and character of the place with some timeless elegance. The hallway needs to have plenty of shoe storage as well as space to hang coats and bags. Let’s have some…
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Hoping to get an honest opinion on my kitchen
I recently had my cabinets re painted. I wanted to avoid “super trendy” option so I stuck with Pure White and added Tricorn Black on island and Hood. I have black mist granite on the counters. I splurged on unlaquered brass hardware. My issue is that I feel like the sink wall ( all white ) is lacking … I have tons of light…
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Combined Kitchen / Dining space - how to furnish?
Hello! We have a combined kitchen / dining space. We just got a "new" (AptDeco) dining table. Currently we have an old kitchen table in the far corner near the windows. We want to replace that and possibly do a breakfast nook. We thought we could do a small circular table with a bench or a couple of chairs. Would love to…
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Primary Bedroom Help
ok….I am helping my sister-in-law with her bedroom and my brain is a little fried on this project so ANY help is appreciated! She loves her wallpaper so that is staying as is all the furniture (the chair will probably go). The help I need is figuring out what to do regarding window treatments and the adjacent walls that…
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Wall Art Advice!
I just got back from a trip to Madrid, Spain, where I couldn’t resist buying this colorful silk scarf. The chances of me actually wearing it are…admittedly slim (scarf styling is NOT my forte), so I’m toying with the idea of getting it framed and hanging it on my living room wall. It’s a little bit more out-there compared…
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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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Ideas for a living room nook
Hi AT! I'm hoping you can help with some design ideas for this recessed nook in my living room. I've been outfitting this turn-of-the-century apartment over the past few months, and this is the one spot I just can't figure out. It's about a 3'x3' space -- obviously not a ton of room, but it's a cool feature, and I'd hate…
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Looking for creative ideas to design my modern living room!
Hi everyone! 😊 I need help designing my 4x5m living room with a 3m ceiling. The floor is with black marble with white veins (I’d like to keep it), and there’s a double windowed door on the longer wall. I’m aiming for a modern, elegant, and cozy space that includes a dining area behind the sofa. What I’d love: A stylish…
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Problem areas I need help with
I have two areas I can’t quite figure out in my new apartment and would love some help. Any creative tips, ideas, or thoughts. One is my entryway with a shoe cabinet and art over top and the other is my kitchen area. No clue how to approach these areas. Was thinking maybe a breakfast nook for the kitchen area? Thoughts!
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Open Floorplan Living / Dining Area Q
Hi, all! I live in a 1950s home that was renovated by the previous owners in 2018. The living / dining / kitchen space is all open plan, which I love, but it's presented some interesting layout conundrums. It's a long narrow space, making it a awkward and I think limiting, but that's why I'm here, to get some advice. The…
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Advice for Framing a Pillow
Hi all! I have a medium-sized square pillow that my grandmother made for me, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to frame it. Has anyone had experience doing this? What kind of frame would be best?
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1970s off white wall colour for hallway
Hello I am painting my windowless small hallway in an off white colour. My style is 1970s relaxed with plants and wall hangings. Magnolia just seemed to rough. The hex codes I have are not available locally and I need to decorate today. I live in the Uk so paint is either Dulux , Leyland, Farrow and Ball or the other one I…
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Hanging Art in Narrow Spaces
My living room walls are just 2.9 meters apart and already have artwork on them. I have about 4 smaller pieces which I’m thinking of displaying but don’t really know if I should given the current number of the pieces already on the walls. Thus I’d be grateful for your recommendation as to how to hang the other pieces if…
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Kitchen fresh up
Hi, I am hoping to find help on how to give a new look to this kitchen . We are moving in mid April and I am not a fan of the backsplash and over look of the kitchen. I like sage green looking kitchen with gold finishes . Since we are buying this place we won’t have a big budget in to make those changes right the way. Any…
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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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How would you design this small studio apt (with seperate kitchen)?
I'm having a hard time to come up with ideas where to put everything and how to make this small space look good. Now it just looks old and rugged, but I'm not allowed to do any permanent changes, so I need to fix this by decorating. I'd need to fit a bed and a tv here at least and find out where to store my books and…