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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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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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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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Living Dining Room Ideas for Furniture That's a Little Too Small But Has to Work for Now
Hello hello! I am new here and new to my current apartment. We moved into a much bigger space and now the furniture we have feels too small. For now we have to make it work, but I can't quite work out the best layout for the living-dining room. We have: 48" round dining table and 4 chairs 33.5" x 27" arm/lounge chair 87"…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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angled plan i want the best furnishing solution
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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west elm couch needs a facelift
DD taking this 6 yo well loved west elm piece to new grown up apt. How can we freshen it up? structurally fine.
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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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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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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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Help! I have no design skills...suggestions? ideas?
I bought this little house! I think it has potential, but I just don't know what to do! I think boho would be a nice direction to go. What do you all think? It's supposed to be a 2 bedroom, 1 bath - but I think it'd be nice to have it more so as a 1 bedroom with an office/library space.
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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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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…
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wall paint colors high rise apartment floor to ceiling windows lake view
I live in a high rise apartment with floor to ceiling windows and lake view (blue). What colors would be good for walls? I do not like white walls. Thanks!
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Intro tips and resources?
Hi folks, my wife and I are finally getting around to learning how to make our small home (1500 square feet) more beautiful. What basic tips or intro resources can I examine to start building my skills as an amateur interior designer?
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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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Bedroom redo
I have a spare bedroom 12x12 and want to repaint and make it my personal zen space. Will use as a spare bedroom/ office space. Need to repaint. Have a few pieces of furniture. Thinking of a light green color but what do you suggest? What type of decor can I use for this room?
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Sophisticated rug
I need help choosing a bedroom rug.
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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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Any suggestions to spice up my kitchen?
Hello! I rent a place with nice kitchen amenities — but I'm thinking about either painting the wall color or even putting a peel & stick backsplash as the walls get scratched up with extended use. I'm not sure what color or faux tile type would look best in this kitchen! Any suggestions?
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What to replace carpet with
Newly bought home with open floor plan, has lovely hardwood floors except in living room which is carpeted (no hardwood underneath). Wall-to- wall must be removed-as do those valances, but what do we replace the carpet with? Am thinking some sort of ivory or cream ceramic tile, as this might look intentional. (No tile that…
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Rearrange bed
hi. can anyone suggest how do I rearrange my bed as i am smoking so im thinking to move the sofas ? ? Or bed? 😅
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Accent Chair Recommendations for Small Living Room
Would love some help finding a great accent chair for our space :). We have been looking into something like these: or . But would love extra ideas to complete the living room :D