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Has anyone found a wireless sconce they like? (With some style!)
We've been experimenting with different wall sconce placement in our dining room, which has more windows than wall space, without having to commit to having new electrical wiring installed. I thought I'd struck gold with this gorgeous one I found on Amazon (it comes in a set of two with rechargeable LED lights and remote)…
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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: https://www.polyandbark.com/products/verity-lounge-chair?variant=20160660373577 or https://www.polyandbark.com/products/rowan-lounge-chair?variant=20160655917129 . But would love extra ideas to complete the…
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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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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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Request for Condo Kitchen Upgrade Ideas
I have a very small kitchen which has no light. I am sharing the kitchen pics and the outside wall of the kitchen that is facing the living room. I am looking forward to getting ideas from fellow community members who are so creative (Sigh! I wish I was as creative as you awesome folks are!) Looking forward to hearing from…
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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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Sophisticated rug
I need help choosing a bedroom rug.
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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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Help me design my living/dining room
I’m moving into a new house with a toddler and new baby. Our living/dining area is combined and much smaller than we first realized! We need a dining table that can extend to fit 6 and want a really cosy living room area for the kids to play in. We have no idea how to make this space work with so many windows/doors, and…
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Nonworking fireplace, how to furnish around it
My boyfriend and I just moved into a new space. One of our rooms that we'd like to use as an entertainment room has a nonworking fireplace that is in somewhat of an awkward space. My goals for this room are: 1) to have as much seating as possible (think big comfy couch) 2) to have space for a desk 3) to hang a projector…
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Paint to spruce up this bathroom?
any thoughts on a wall color? Floor tiles are blue, vanity is dark grey. Thanks for all your great ideas!
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Worth the cost...tiny rowhouse bathroom reno
Hello! We live in a rowhouse that is on the smaller side. We have one full bath. I've been considering removing the tub for a glass enclosure but then I started thinking how this space might be configured to give us a tiny bit more room. Given how how small it is not sure there is anything that will help. Pictures of…
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Advice for pony wall/open floor plan living room
I’m not quite sure what to do with the pony wall in our living room, or how to fill out our living room with furniture/decor to make it feel less bare. I’m fairly minimalist so I like that we’re mostly uncluttered but I feel the corner of the pony wall area especially looks too empty. Any advice for the living room would…
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Studio apartment with no windows
how do I bring light into a very small studio apartment that has no windows?
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My hallway needs a mirror??????
I live in a heritage home, and feel that my hallway is in serious need of a mirror, for practical purposes, and for aesthetic purposes. But, I have a light switch to deal with. The wall are 100 plus years, lathe and plaster with a rough finish. The entire width is 30 inches, and the light switch ends 10 inches in, so if I…
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Ideas on how to split 2 rooms in 3 and and aisle
Hi! I need advise and ideas on how to better divide two rooms to get 3 bedrooms. I have 3 kids, 1 teen daughter (12), and 2 young boys (7 and 8), and about to move to a smaller home. I 'd like to get two separated private spaces, one for me (parent), and one for my teen daughter. The boys are young and can have a less…
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Configuration help...mudroom/laundry room
Hello! We are in the process of hiring a carpenter to help build us a mudroom bench and laundry storage. I've been trying to find a better way to configure. We have a peloton, washer/dryer, litter box, dog/cat feeding stations in the space currently. I'm thinking of doing something like in the sketch (peloton where w/d is,…
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Seeking COMFY sofa recs that can withstand kids + dogs
do you have one that you love? tell me about it! i'm open to all ideas. removable covers for easy washing? tough leather to resist stains and scratches? super-tech fabric that repels spills and stains? ideally looking for a big comfy sectional, but again open to anything.
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Desperate help needed with design/decor
Hi, we have a second bedroom which serves many purposes and i really struggle to design and decor. It's small without a great deal of light. It is used as cave man for my partner, office and guest room for my inlaws and friends. I dont like modern style. Do like rustic, with industrial elements...not sure how to fit nice…
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Bathrooms
I am building a house, the whole house will have grey screed flooring, except the shower floor in bathrooms. Bath and toilet will be white, but taps and basin will be black. I need to tile the floor of the shower and some walls because screed flooring is sensitive to most cleaning chemicals. What color should I tile the…
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Picture Hanging Question
I’m familiar with the general rules of picture hanging but I need objective opinions on this. I have a wall space where I intended on centering a large print, but the furniture would not be centered below it. Is that acceptable to the eye or does anyone have an alternate solution? I can’t move the furniture. I’d like to…
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Reorder and make this space more welcoming
I live from recycling. what people think of throwing away I take if I like it. There's a bit of mess but it's really complicated to keep this open space in order... HELP
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need advice on the wall art
Wanna replace the current one with something new. Any suggestion?
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Can modern style be cozy and homey?
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I really need help!!!!
hi everyone! I need some help on how to decorate my living room where my furniture and what not. Right now I’m just working with what I have. I just have a futon as my sofa and I’ve got two chairs that match and I have bookcases and table. I just don’t know where I should put everything for it to flow right. Please excuse…
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Open Concept
How do I put bright colors together in a open concept apartment ?
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Desk/console/secretary with chair in corner of living room
For various reasons, we need to have a work station (desk, secretary, etc.) in an area of our living room. You can see in the photo (left upper corner) that we just have a random small desk and chair but are looking to have it coordinate and blend better with the rest of the living room. It does need to be functional—-it…
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Help! Office Makeover Gone Wrong—Need Advice on Wall and Drawer Color Options
Hello everyone! I recently painted the walls in my "little office space," and I absolutely hate how it turned out. The blue ended up being completely different from what I expected. My desk is an IKEA DIY project, and I thought painting the drawers the same color as the walls would make them blend in nicely—which it does.…
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Blank wall ideas
I have a huge blank wall in our great room (living room & kitchen). I have no idea what to do with it, putting a huge painting will cost too much and might be hard to do. We already have a photo gallery wall upstairs so maybe something else. 🤔 Need ideas, please. 😫
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Theme of the home being n human being
Dear all, i have invested more than 30 years to discover being n human being and I’m looking that to be reflected in my 6650 square feet apartment. I’m looking to express it through paintings sculptures. Can anyone share what ideas will allow for that. Also artist who can create that? Thank u ..looking forward to hear your…
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Elfa Shelving Challenge
I’m setting up some Elfa shelving in my new home office, which I brought from my previous apartment. At the bottom are two cabinets that are not the same height but I need them to be the same height to create a large display surface for a LEGO model still in process (you can see it on the right cabinet). I have a way of…
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Combined living and dining room needs update
Dear community, we like to make our living and dining room more stylish and also better to use. Right now, only 3-4 people can sit together in the living area. Also, everything looks a bit cluttered and not really making use of that room and the nice view of the outside. If you have any ideas on how to improve with…
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Family room interior design
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Galley Kitchen / Foyer Update
Looking to update this galley kitchen with new cabinets, countertop, wall backsplash and flooring. Any design recommendation and color way recommendations would be helpful. Need to figure out a good flooring color that flows nicely from the wood foyer color. I would also like tips on the wall decoration between the…
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Cozy Nook + Storage Space?
Hi! This is my first time looking for any design advice so let me know if I'm missing any information! I've got this nook in my house that opens up to a living space/kitchen. At first, I thought about making it a workspace for crafts/sewing but now, I'm leaning more into making it a reading corner. I'd love to include…
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Got a design dilemma? Share it here, and we’ll create a visual solution for you!
Alright friends, we're talking design dilemmas! We all have them. Whether it's picking the perfect paint color, arranging furniture in a small space, or finding a way to make your rental feel like home, we’re here to help! Drop your design dilemma in this thread, and our team will create visuals and share ideas to inspire…
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Help with decorating a hallway/long wall
I'm looking for ideas for what to do with this long wall in a narrow hallway and bedroom. I've found it intimidating to figure out how to use this space, so it's just been left blank and it could really use some life.
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Trim Transition
I am planning on painting my living room walls, base board and crown molding all the same color. My issue is…what do I do when I reach the hallway?? Do I just stop abruptly? For example, where the living room baseboard meets the hallways baseboard, I just have two different shades meeting each other at a point?
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how to up date my 1970 kitchen.
I would love to rip everything out and start new but that's not an option at this time .my walls are fabricated stone with barn yard wood panel in the middle of each section it looks kind of cave like. My husband did all the work himself and I guess at that time it was really the in thing and he did a really nice job but…
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Advice for the layout for my art studio space
Hey everyone wanted to ask if anyone has advice for this space. Apartment living, open concept for the kitchen and living room - part of which I turned into an art studio space. I need some more workable table space - right now I struggle with the flow and don't feel it works right now. I'd love for it to feel cozier and…