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Small bar space in design limbo
My 1974 ranch house included a small wet bar space. Due to budget restrictions, I am limited, but I wanted to do something fun and add personality to this lackluster space. I was thinking of adding a maximalist style print wallpaper with a high gloss complimentary color for the cabinets, but I would love/welcome some other…
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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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Living Room and Dining Room Decor Suggestions
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Indoor Zen Garden Ideas – Looking for Inspiration!
My boyfriend is really passionate about the idea of incorporating a Zen garden into our future home. He loves the calming ritual of raking sand and the aesthetic of bonsai trees and rocks. While we have the budget to create something special, we live in a major metropolitan city, so outdoor space isn’t likely to be an…
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Contemporary
How can I transform an average looking apartment living room to a chic and contemporary living room?
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ROOM DESIGN
I NEED TO DESIGN BEDROOM INSIDE THIS HALL IN A CREATIVE WAY
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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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Moving into this space
I'm moving into a new apartment and feel like there are so many possibilities for arranging and maximizing the space. This is how the current tenant has it set up (see photos), but I'm looking for alternative layout ideas. Any suggestions?
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What are your go-to tips or favorite items for making a home feel cozy and uniquely yours?
To make a home feel cozy and uniquely yours, I believe it's all about personal touches and creating a balance between comfort and style. One tip is to mix textures think soft throws, plush cushions, and cozy rugs to add warmth. Another key is lighting; soft, warm lighting can make a room feel instantly more inviting.…
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Sharing our 1 bedroom with our 7yo daughter
Hello Apartment Therapists! We’re renovating a 13’ x 16’ bedroom in our 1-bedroom NYC apartment. My partner and I share this space with our 7-year-old daughter, who currently sleeps with us in our king bed. However, in our new apartment, we want to create a private play space and eventually a spot for her to sleep in her…
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Help redesigning a tiny kitchen
Hi folks, Any ideas on how to remodel this kitchen into something more functional? The enclosed kitchen is 7' long and 7' across. The wall for the dining room is 9'1" I can't afford to knock out that wall, however I can reposition the fridge and stove as well as move the sink along the counter on the same side. My biggest…
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Is this too bold?
Renovating our kitchen. The Cambria Inverness Bronze will be the countertops, the large black/gray/brown will be the floor tile, and the charcoal subway tile will be the backsplash. What to do about the cabinets? Painted cream, white or black? Wood laminate? Solid wood might be too expensive. I want the kitchen to feel…
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Drop Your Biggest Houseplant Questions Here!
Calling all new (and prospective!) plant owners! We want to address your biggest concerns in an upcoming plant guide. Drop your burning questions about buying, growing, and caring for indoor houseplants below — we'd love to hear from you!
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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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Seeking advice: furnishing a 12 m² bedroom
Hello everyone! I'm new here and just beginning to learn the basics of interior design. My partner and I recently bought a house, and we are starting from scratch with furnishing and some DIY renovations. We would love your advice before committing to any major decisions, starting with our main bedroom. Context: We live in…
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High Back Deep Sofa Recommendations
I am looking for a large, comfortable, soft sofa that is deep and has a high back for my living room. I have not been able to find one. Please let me know if you have any recommendations!
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Small chair for bedroom reading nook
I want a designated space in my bedroom for reading. I need advice on a comfy chair that wont take up lots of space in my bedroom (dont want it to look cluttered). Any suggestions?
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How can I make this house exterior have a Japanese feel
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Living Room Design Help
I'm working with a blank slate here, and have a vision — but I need to know if this will look crazy. My husband is very against, and I was so so sure this would look great, but now I am second guessing. This will be a living room and dining room. There is a fireplace in the center of the room. There are two dark olive…
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Help! Living Room Design
We are having a bit of a dilemma with our new home. The plan is to add storage options on either side of the fireplace and put the TV in the middle. However, the sofa on the left will be too close and the view won't be great. Ideally, we don't want to block off the bay window. Any ideas are greatly welcomed as I am stuck…
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Making sumthin outta nothin
How to make it work with what you got
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Ideas to add living room seating
Looking for design ideas to add more seating in our living room. Currently, the sofa is directly across from the TV. I feel as though the fireplace is hidden with this chase sofa we have, and I would also like to add more accent chairs for additional seating. I'm not opposed to getting a new sofa. I'm feeling a little…
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Bathroom Refresh
Hello, everyone! I've recently taken over my parents' old house and I can finally do something about this bathroom. My mom's given me free reign to do whatever I want, which is awesome! I really don't like the color of the walls and have been dying to do something about it, but the problem is that I hate painting, so I…
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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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Help: Solve a Tricky Living Room Layout
This room has me stumped! The angled fireplace, the empty wood floor near the mantel, and the rug that’s just… there. I’ve tried a bunch of layouts, but nothing quite works. Photos are attached—how would you approach this? I’ve tried a few different things and none of them are comfortable. I also posted what the staging…
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Help choosing chairs and coordinating counter stools.
Hi everyone, I have an open concept apartment and I trying to pick new chairs/ 48 inch round table and matching counter stools. I’m trying to get this right , but I am torn between traditional/ modern farmhouse and more modern style. I ‘ll post a pic of my new sofa on order and my adjacent kitchen. I’m getting rig of the…
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Design Question: Decorating My Room – Need Ideas and Advice!
Hi everyone, I’m in the process of decorating my room and could really use some help and inspiration. I’m not entirely sure which direction to go in, and I’d love some suggestions from the community! Here are a few details about the space and what I’m looking for: 1. Large Room: I have a spacious, open-concept room (20x25…
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Choosing a rug/rug color for bedroom
Hello!! I moved into a new apartment a few months ago and have been trying my best to decorate and to have it feel homey. I recently put up mauve (faux) velvet curtains. The room has touches of pink and purple, red, and other colors. My issue is trying to figure out an area rug that can tie the whole place together and…
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Firns
How to maintain
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under stairs
decorate under stairs
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What color to reupholster a bedroom chair?
I scored an awesome chair at goodwill for $3. I just need to reupholster it but I have zero clue what color. I’m going to put it in my bedroom and add a little table beside it. Here is a painting that I’d like to use a color from.
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Renter looking to bring color to the kitchen nook!
Hi! Since I rent and where I am I can't find nice peel and stick backsplash solutions, I would love to paint the kitchen "nook" all one color to divide the area. For reference, the colors I have throughout the house are greens, terracotta/pinks, yellow, orange, pops of blue. I was leaning towards maybe a juicy color, but…
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Where to find coordinated colors online?
I used to find these in all the paint stores, but I could only find this one out of the 3 local paint stores I stopped by today. Where online can I find three-color paint combination suggestions like these?
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Plants, how many is too many?
I think I have overdone plants in my house, in your opinion how many plants per room is too many? I was listening to a podcast about Feng Shui and the host said that 3 plants per room is enough. Thoughts?
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Kitchen ventilation and airflow
Hello . I recently came across this forum and found it helpful. I have posted some pictures of my kitchen. I reside in an apartment which has a small kitchen . It is surrounded by walls from all 4 sides with an entrance door as the only opening. Ventilation and air flow is the main problem. It gets very hot and humid…
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family room the size of two small spaces
I no longer live in a small space, but many of the apartment-sized suggestions are appropriate for my large family room. It's actually the size of TWO family rooms. There's a large sectional (12 feet) that we bought along with the house in front of a large (12 feet) bay window, but the other half of the room has almost…
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Small entryway
looking to make my entry way more stylish and functional
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New duplex apartment in Spain
After almost 2 years since reservation its almost ready. Living/dining/kitchen approx 400sq m with 120 sq m balcony overlooking River and sunset. Looking for design ideas. Existing orange L shaped sofa only. Thinking natural hues an dark blue . . . Ideas v v welcome
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Thoughts on Fandeliers?
I would love to know what you all think of fandeliers — are they yay or nay in your book? And if you are a fan (lol), do you have any you love?
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Where to buy quality Faux Plants?
I have several real plants…but there's a few spots in our space that don't receive natural light (like the storage nook under our stairs) that would still benefit from a leafy green accent 🌿 I've tried a few options available online but wasn't happy with the quality. Anyone know of a website to purchase quality faux…