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The Brownstone Boys Answered All Your Renovation Questions!
In case you missed it, the Brownstone Boys joined the community to talk all things design, DIY, and renovating. Catch up on the conversation and check out this thread to get all their great ideas and advice for your home!
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Turning a pillowcase into wall art
I recently bought this amazing hand-embroidered pillowcase on a trip to Mexico showcasing a bunch of vibrant, multi-colored birds (my apartment is full of bird-themed decor, I have an obsession). It's so delicate and interesting that instead of using it as a pillowcase, I want to showcase it on a wall instead, but I'm…
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Initial thoughts and ideas?
Okay, I haven't even moved in yet, and I'm not allowed to make any permanent changes as my in-laws own this home. But I'm just itching to make renter friendly updates to this house with it's fun early 80s bones and obviously outdated scaryness! 🙀
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Plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter Answers All Your Plant Questions!
Hi! It’s Hilton Carter, plant and interior stylist and the author of several books, including Living Wild and The Propagation Handbook. I'm ready to chat about all things plants, including plant care and styling as well as designing and decorating with them. Drop your questions here! I'll be answering them live from 3 to 4…
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How to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper?
Hi all, I put this up about but it was soo difficult for me! I had the hardest time lining up the sheets and from keeping it from bubbling. Also after 2 years it's starting to come off especially this summer while it's been so humid. Does anyone have any advice on how to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper better and how to…
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I need help remodeling my bathroom 🚽
I need help remodeling my bathroom? Can someone help me with a place to start?
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Renter-friendly kitchen decorating ideas and tips?
Hi friends! I'm looking for renter-friendly kitchen decorating ideas and tips when you can't renovate but still want to make your space feel special. What things have you tried in your home that made a big impact? Something I started doing was investing in fun glassware and pitchers to have on display. This pitcher…
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How do you use rugs to define spaces in your home?
How do you use rugs to define spaces in your home? Share a picture of your favorite rug setup!
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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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Help! My bunny ate my couch!
Hello friends 🤗 my prized furniture possession is a corduroy couch from the seventies (see a photo of it from when we first moved into our apartment!). This couch has been through everything. When we first moved in I mismeasured and had to call the couch doctor to completely disassemble it and reassemble it inside my…
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Multi-use kitchen space needs help
This is section of my kitchen has become a multi-use space that could use some help. For reference, I'm a renter in a small railroad-style apartment. On top of the chef block, I store fruits and veggies that don't need to be in the fridge. It can get quite crowded up here on grocery haul days. I like storing these here but…
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hi + help me pick out hardware!
Hi, AT community! I'm Sarah, AT's assistant editor of Home Projects, and I'm hoping you can help me with a lil project of my own: I want to add a drawer pull to this table in my kitchen. (Fun fact, this Crate & Barrel table was actually a wedding gift someone gave to my parents about 30 yrs ago.) Somewhere along those 30…
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Empty Projection Wall
I use the large wall in my living room as a projection spot to watch movies, but when it’s not in use, it looks so bare and boring. I thought maybe adding a theater style curtain could be nice to cover it when not using it, but wondering if anyone has any other suggestions that might be easier than installing a whole…
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Help with choosing chairs
Hello community. I need some help with choosing the right chairs for my new table. It is quite high, so one challenge I have is that the back is often too low and same for seating. I want something interesting with clean lines. Some pictures of my actual dining room. As well, my new table from CB2! I can make some changes…
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Banquette
to build a little banquette seating into my kitchen corner and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. My kitchen is very small.
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A Home Office for my Husband
I would like to design this space for my husband who works remotely as a civil engineer. So far, we have just finished his desk. I am thinking adding one long floating shelf on the wall facing the desk for storage and art or should we do multiple shelves? We cannot repaint or rip out the carpet.
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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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Best gifts for design lovers 🎁
I love gift giving, and in the spirit of getting ahead of the holidays this year, I wanted to ask: what are your favorite gifts for design lovers? These can be things you’ve gifted before or received as a fellow design lover I’ll start! I love color, and I was recently gifted this set of Pantone postcards. They’re so fun!…
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Long hallway needs some love!
Hi all! I have this very long narrow hallway ~20 ft and its proven difficult for me to figure out how to decorate. Here are my notes/feelings: I like having the giant frames, but I think the white is too much and have been thinking about replacing with some medium wood color ones. Would sconces look cool between the…
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What's your approach to mixing patterns in your decor?
What's your approach to mixing patterns in your decor? Show us a room where you've successfully mixed patterns!
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Do you have a pet-friendly decor strategy?
Do you have a pet-friendly decor strategy? Share pictures of how you've made your home comfortable for your furry friends!
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ideas on how to add a pop of color
Hi! I am looking for a way to add a pop of color to this area where we have coffee in the morning. And ideas would be appreciated.
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Wall bed in living room??
For several reasons, we’ve given up the bedroom of our 1/1 to our 1 year old (everyone is sleeping so much better). The plan is to get a Murphy / wall bed for our queen size bed and I’m finding myself wanting some inspo on how people have styled and configured their open living/dining/kitchen room area to also be a…
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Artificial Flower Recs
I like using fake flowers in my home, especially these tulip ones I found on Amazon that sit on my desk. I put them in an old Kate Spade tumbler that I've since lost the lid and straw for. I think it looks great. I'd love to know if you like to use artificial flowers too, and if so, tell me your recommendations of ones…
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Need Help with Wallpaper for Bathroom
I am obsessed with the idea of using wallpaper to elevate my dark (and drab) half bathroom. The walls were painted a deep purple by the previous homeowners and the best way to describe the space is "cave like" due to the color. It's just not my style! After seeing this roundup of the best wallpapered bathroom redos, I'm…
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Wall art help 🩷
I recently redid my living room wall with family heirloom pictures and some of my favorites. I’m just not sure if it looks well put together. Thoughts? Constructive criticism/ feedback welcome 🩷
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Where do you source fabric?
I'm working on a project that requires making a custom headboard and doing some reupholstery. Where do you all like to source your fabric from? I can get lost on Etsy for days. Do you have any favorite textile designers/vendors? Design by Sarah Brown Interiors
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Re-designing my childhood bedroom, NEED IDEAS!!!
My room is pretty messy right now and I have no motivation to clean, so I used an app to render my room into 3D and it's pretty accurate in terms of my layout and the room itself. None of the furniture is accurate but rather used as placeholders for my real furniture, though my real furniture is all white. If you're…
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How do you find furniture alternatives/dupes?
How do you find furniture alternatives/dupes?
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Entryway decor suggestions
Hi! I just moved into my first solo apartment and am getting stuck on decorating the main room. Any advice for decorating this entry way - particularly the large empty wall? I have a gallery wall set up in the room it leads to with a lot of records and small paintings, so I’m thinking of having bigger pieces on this wall…
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Studio apartment, mid century modern
Hello everyone! My wife and I are transitioning to a studio apartment and we’re excited to embrace a mid-century modern style. We’re looking for a designer or organizer to help us maximize our space while maintaining that lovely vibe. If you have any recommendations, we’d love to hear them! This is our layout, we will be…
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Help with refreshing Dresser w/ wallpaper
I have a white dresser that I bought from FB Marketplace a few years ago, and I'm looking to give it a new look. After using Google Lens, I found out it's the Kylie dresser from Raymour and Flanigan. Recently, I found a beautiful dark brown side table at a thrift store, and I want to refresh both the dresser and my white…
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Suggestions for Wood Walls
Will be moving into a new home next week and one of the first projects on my list is the walls (plus ceiling in one room) and trim. (NOTE: Furnishings shown in pics aren't mine.) The only thing I'm sure of is that I want to lighten up the space, but am open to any and all suggestions on how to make that happen.
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Shower curtain recommendations?
Hi everyone! I have a strange dilemma. My landlord-special apartment has a cute, stall-sized shower. I really want to replace our shower curtain (they get icky, and I hate the color we initially chose for the space, etc) with something more along the lines as what's sold at Quiet Town Home. But since our shower is…
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Portable washer and dryer
Does anyone have a rec for the best portable washer and dryer for apartments? My neighbor was asking me for recommendations, and I'd never used one before. She said in Europe they're frequently used: Thanks!
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Need advice on furnishing a 2000s condo
Hi! I'm moving into a 1 bedroom condo that was built in the early 2000s and has some strange design choices. I'd love some help figuring out how to make this space livable and workable for two people without spending a ton of money. My partner and I both work from home. I'm required to use a desktop, but he usually just…
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Excessive Mirrors In My Home
Hi all! Every single closet in my apartment have sliding doors and they are all covered in mirrors. Every.Single.One. Ugh! Replacing them all is not in the budget unfortunately. I am currently redesigning my bedroom and would like to figure out a way to disguise the wall of mirrors opposite my bed. All the mirror doors are…
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Favorite mattress toppers?
Hi friends, I'm buying a new bed soon, and would love to feel like I'm sleeping on a cloud. Or on a pile of sheep. Do you have a mattress topper that you love? If so, please share!
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Peel and stick backsplash?
I'm v curious to try some in my kitchen but I don't even know where to start! I'd love a zellige tile look. Do any of you have any recs or inspo photos you like?! TIA!!
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Can you share your favorite peel-and-stick renter-friendly countertops?
Can you share your favorite peel-and-stick renter-friendly countertops? I need some inspiration!