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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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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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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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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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Living Room and Dining Room Decor Suggestions
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Fix this bedroom space
I have a 1960 chest. I would like to add a white dresser or I dont have any idea how to place furniture around this small space. Please help
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Help Designing the Space
Hi there - it's my first time putting an apartment together; i have a lovely space, but need some help thinking about how to design it. I have a pintrest mood board; open to suggestions on how to keep costs down. (https://pin.it/NHoZMLFIL) board
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Help! I have this beautiful bathroom Reno almost done!
I am struggling finding the right storage solution for this 35 inch wide 16 inch depth space next to this mid-century vibe vanity in my newly renovated bathroom. I’ve waited years to do this bathroom and it is absolutely gorgeous and we love it so I want to make sure that I find the right solution. I have searched for…
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Open concept but two distinct areas living room and tv room
I have an open concept but two different areas living room and two different uses. I tried to incorporate aspects into both rooms. What else should I do?
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Dish drainers
I recently purchased a dish drainer and utensil holder for what I thought was a stand-up disc drainer but the dish drainer clips to something that hangs on the wall what is the other piece I need
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Designing Apt without Much Light and Clear base Colors
Our new apartment has very a yellow/orange ish floor colors, not much natural light. We would like to find creative ways to design the living room and dining area in a way that will contradict a bit, but my wife and I are really not that good. We currently own a sofa (bright gray), and a chaise (brown), but everything else…
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Heat Pump
My apartment is 805 square feet. My furnace works very well. The AC was rebuilt in 2020. My air conditioner works very well. BUT… The air conditioner can't keep up in the hottest days of summer. Not by much but it's getting a little harder each year. Plus… I like to can foods in the summer which increases the heat I need…
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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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Bathroom wall treatment
We moved into a 1940's home and the bathroom walls were painted light gray with texture. It looks like they mixed spackle with the paint and maybe used a broad putty knife to apply it. I want to change the walls. How do I do this? I was thinking paint, maybe wallpaper, but how do I get rid of the texture?
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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…