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Cleaning and Organizing Editor Stephanie Nguyen Answers All Your Decluttering Questions!
Welcome to the first day of Apartment Therapy's Decluttering Cure! This free 14-day program will guide you on how to start decluttering your home, and by the end you’ll achieve a tidier space in just two weeks. (Sign up now if you haven't already to get each assignment delivered straight to your inbox.) Whether it’s your…
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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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Poll Time!
We're so happy you're all here in the Community and would love to hear from you. Out of the options below, which is your favorite so far?
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Designer Anita Yokota Answers All Your Decorating Questions!
Hi! It’s Anita Yokota, licensed family and marriage therapist turned interior designer and the author of the top-selling book, HOME THERAPY. I'm ready to chat about all things design, wellness, decorating, and renovating. Drop your questions here! I'll be answering them live from 3 to 4 pm ET on Tuesday, July 30.
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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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Vintage highchair refurbish
I have an oak press-back highchair that I got 40 years ago second hand, when my son was a baby. It's not an antique but was called an antique reproduction at the time. Now my daughter has just had her first baby and I am planning on having it stripped as the finish is uneven, damaged in places and the tray a replacement…
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Mirror wall DIY
Just wanted to show off a mirror we built over the weekend. Love how it turned out.
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How About The Whys Behind Decluttering..
The psychology of clutter/hoarding is interesting and need more of the why behind the behavior and the whys to stop and get out of the behavior…. For people who have lived with it for years and just are in overwhelm to do much, I want more ways to make it easier to let go. Part of my issue is that I think everything is…
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FLUFFY duvet
My duvet is all flat and leaking feathers :( Do you have any suggestions of fluffy duvets you love?? Or how to keep them that way?!
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Feng Shui and Your Home - House Therapist here to help.
Anyone Feng Shui or Holistic Design curious? Send me your Questions!! Hey all, I'm Abby and I am a House Therapist specializing in holistic interior design and styling based in Feng Shui. I love AT and would just love to reach out to more people through this platform. I think of Shui as a way to partner with your space to…
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Which organizers do you prefer to buy from the dollar/discount store?
Lately, it feels like everywhere you look super discount retailers (like ALDI and Dollar General and Dollar Tree) are selling home organizers — from bins to baskets and beyond. I like my organizers to last, so I don't mind paying higher prices for a sturdy one that solves a major problem for me longterm, but it seems the…
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(Other📍) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the general regional board. This board was created so that everyone in other regions could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to…
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(London) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the London board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where specifically are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your…
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(CA 🇨🇦) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Canadian board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home best…
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(Southeast) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the SE board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home best Feel…
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(West Coast) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the West Coast board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home best…
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(Midwest) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Midwest board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home best…
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(Northeast) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the NE board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: Where are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home best Feel…
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(Boston) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Boston board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: What city are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home…
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(Cali) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the California board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: What city are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home…
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(NY) Start here and introduce yourself!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the New York board. This board was created so that everyone could connect with one another. Let's start with some introductions using the prompts below: 👋: What’s your name? 🌍️: What city are you joining us from? 🏓: What are some of your favorite hobbies? 💬: Pick five emojis to describe your home…
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Making space for 2 kids, 1 large dog (120 lbs), and 2 adults in a 900-sq-foot, 2 bedroom apartment
I am expecting my second son, due this March, and need some tips on how to make our son's currently bedroom work for two! Anyone have any small-space furniture ideas or products that double your storage that would be good for us? Any tips at all would help! Thanks!
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Remove or mitigate cat smell
One of our beloved cats urinated inside a plywood cabinet. The mess sat unnoticed. Once found, I tried baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, steel brush, and enzyme urine deodorizer. Any other suggestions?
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Eclectic Maximalism
My name is Heidi and Heidi starts with H. I love my bright, funky, colorful home. I rent, so no painting walls, but I've manage to fill it with tons of patterns an colors. I collect 50s and 60s glassware, smiley faces, art and the letter H….lots of Hs. I have midcentruy modern pieces combined with contemporary. I have a…
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Peel and stick
I rent, and the kitchen floor is old and tarnished. Has anyone used the peel-and-stick tiles? Are they worth it? Also, what about a kitchen backsplash peel and stick any ideas, espically if your landlord is not keen on them
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Nursery transformation
Changing an unused spare room into a woodland wonderland Before: After: We added new flooring, did new trim, wallpapered, painted, and added furniture and love.
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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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Eclectic studio in historic Oak Cliff neighborhood
A cozy bohemian jungle with more than a touch of DIY home accessories.
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Favorite places to shop for vintage and home decor around NYC?
Hi NY friends! Where do you like to shop for your homes in and around NYC? Any favorite thrift/antique or home goods shops? I live upstate now, but every time I go down to the city I wished I had a list of new (and old) places to shop around because I get overwhelmed by all the options. It would be fun to crowd-source the…
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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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Waiting for some advice
I have been living in my house for several years now, and recently I feel that the door is a bit monotonous. I want to add a decoration to embellish it. I think some people will put flags on both sides of the door frame. I think I can give it a try, and I am someone who likes military surroundings. How about having an…
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What to do with this large attic guest bedroom/entertaining space?
Hey there! I'm hoping for some help with designing my large open attic space. We moved in recently and are renting from friends, so we have lots of agency to make the space our own. Right now, as you can see, we use one side for work, and then we have a big open space in the center where we will place a sleeper sofa and…
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Suggestions for an add niche in my living room.
My builder-grade house has an odd niche in the living room. I am looking for ideas on what to do along the width of the wall to make it more functional and look nice. Built-ins may be the right idea, but I can't figure out how to make built-ins look right in a modern house. When I first moved in, I was overwhelmed by all…
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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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Kids Bedroom
When the kids visit us at the cabin they have room filled with toys and books that look out on to the lake. A cosy chair in the corner for snuggling up and reading. Everything in this room is thrifted except the beds.😀
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Do you use any AI interior design tools?
I am wondering if you are using any AI interior design tools that are actually helpful, not 'just for fun'. I am using the design generator in planner5d a lot and I love it, but I'm sure there are more handy tools out here that I should try. Any tips?
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SMALL SPACE IN PARIS!
Since 2020, my husband and I have been living in Paris, France. We used to travel frequently, so we didn't have much information about housing in Paris. At the beginning of 2022, we started a project to purchase a small apartment for ourselves. Renovation Our apartment is located in northwest Paris. It's conveniently…
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What are the top interior design styles that are trending in 2024?
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Front Porch Ideas?
Hi! My poor front porch is in need of some assistance. I plan on trying to power wash the brick and generally cleaning it up. But any ideas for giving it more curb appeal? I was kind of thinking about painting the alcove walls and maybe even painting the tile in front of the brick?
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Help updating powder room (1/2 bath)
We are looking to do a few updates in our first floor powder room - wallpaper, mirror, and lighting fixture. What are your thoughts between the two wallpapers, and what are your recommendations for a new lighting fixture and something to make the mirror cuter?
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Finally knocked a few home projects off the list this weekend
My wedding is coming up next weekend, and while almost all of the T's and I's are crossed and dotted there, I still needed somewhere to put my anxious energy — so we finally 1) installed an IKEA lamp that has been sitting on our dining room table for months, 2) installed a magnetic knife block, finally clearing counter…
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Best pans for cooking?
After a few great years with my beautiful Caraway pans, I'm searching for something new! I suspect I've turned the heat up too high while using my pan because the non-stick isn't really non-stick anymore, and it's looking burnt 😣 What pans are you all using in the kitchen? Do you have one you really love? Let me hear your…
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My Love Affair with Candle Making
Hey there! I’m Hannah, and I just have to share my passion for something that has completely captured my heart—candle making. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just dipping your toes into the wax, there’s something incredibly magical about creating your own candles. It’s not just a hobby; it’s a way to express yourself,…
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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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Pantone Color of the Year predictions?
What are everyone's Pantone Color of the Year predictions? As someone obsessed with color, I love seeing what pops up yearly and enjoy following all the color forecasting. Does anyone have a prediction? If not, what color would you love to see in the spotlight?
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What's your favorite seat in your home?
I just saw this TikTok from Timm Chiusano where he sits in every single seat in his home, and it got me thinking… what's the best seat in your own home? I adore my velvet armchair from Burrow (which makes me feel like the Sleepytime Tea Bear every time I curl up in it).
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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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Storage Locker - Condo/Apartment
Does anyone here who has an on site storage room/locker (approx 7'x4' cage) have suggestions for organizing all the 'stuff' just shoved in. I have a shelving unit but it is 'stuffed' as well.
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What's the best renters insurance?
What's the best renters insurance? I'm needing a policy for my apartment and want to make sure I'm getting something good!
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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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How To Fold Clothes Really Nice
Does anyone have any methods for folding clothes really nice?
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Any tips or Inspiration
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Upstairs Reno - Bedrooms / Laundry
We recently renovated our guest bedrooms and turned the hallway into a laundry area. We raised the ceiling and did an exposed beam look + added sky lights to brighten it up. We are really happy with how it turned out.
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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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SUGGESTIONS ON HOW BEST TO HANG ART ON INTERIOR WOOD PANELING
Any sturdy solutions to hanging wall art on pine/fir interior wood paneling, without damaging the paneling too much?