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Dreaming of an Apartment Therapy home feature? Drop your questions here! 🏠
Ever wondered what it takes to get your home featured in a House Call or House Tour on Apartment Therapy? This post is for you! Whether you're in the middle of a home project or have already completed one, read on for some of our top FAQs and best tips on standing out and getting featured. Frequently asked questions:…
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Living Room Layout
Hey all- moving into this apartment and the living room has an odd layout. Any suggestions on the best way to design it so that it utilizes space but also doesn’t seem cluttered
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Spiral Stairway!
PLEASE HELP with this awkward spiral stairway.. needs decor and or color BADLY! I’ve been renting for 3 yrs now.. only thinking i would b here for no more than 2 yrs.. but signed another lease and can’t take this tiny Philadelphia studio plain white!!! I’m on a budget but can’t take it anymore!! Thanks so much! Do! Theresa!
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How Helpful Is Apartment Therapy for Small Space Decorating Ideas?
Hey everyone! I’ve been browsing Apartment Therapy for tips on decorating my small apartment. Has anyone here tried their ideas or followed one of their room makeover guides? Just wondering how practical their advice is in real-life spaces. Would love to hear your experiences or favorite tips!
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Hi-- exciting new changes!
Hello- I am Ashley (F, 27) and for the first time ever I am moving in with a boyfriend. I have always had a really unique and fun boho, colorful, comfortable style and I have been really really into making my home as comfortable as possible. My sweet sweet boyfriend is a 28 year old man who has also never lived with a…
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Help redesign my office
I am looking to make my home office a cozier space that fits my style better- struggling with the layout and furniture because I wfh and do need my desk w/ multiple monitors. I have attached a picture of it currently and have the following issues so any advice or different suggestions are welcome! The storage closet is…
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It’s missing THE SAUCE
Hi! So, this is my husband’s and I bedroom. When we moved in to this apartment and started buying furniture/decorating, I had the idea of making it a cozy and neutral room. I wanted to make it so cozy it would be a relief to come back to after a long day of work. That said, now I feel like it’s missing the sauce, you know?…
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Help me design our bedroom
hi, we are busy renovating and putting HR++ glas in our bedroom windows. We would like to take the opportunity to really design our bedroom. So any ideas are welcome. We are thinking about putting our bed against the wall with the blackrack to ensure that as much light as possible can go through the internal glass wall. We…
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Downsizing / Layout Help
hello! My partner and I are upgrading our apartment but it’s much smaller than our current place so I’m having trouble visualizing how to lay everything out. The floor plan is attached and the following items are furniture we plan on keeping. Feeling very overwhelmed and would love some inspiration/ ideas for how to make…
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1920s hotel historic landmark
Hello, Apartment Therapy community. I've got my sought after vegan leather sofa and my chindi rugs; would like other ideas. thx
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Where to start when picking home colors?
I'm super excited to be finally moving into an apartment where I can paint all the walls and even the cabinets. But I realized I have no idea where to start. It's a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a main room that includes a sitting area and kitchen. The floors are a basic walnut wood color and the counters are a…
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NEW APARTMENT WHERE DO I START
We are moving into a 2 bed/2 bath condo. We want to paint the entire apartment ballet white. We need area rugs on 75% of the floors. Not sure about furniture but we like very clean simple mid-century modern, (think West Elm.) The small open kitchen has black quartz counters, (hate them, HELP!), white marble backsplash…
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Help! Awkward Fridge Location
I'm just about to move into a new apartment. It's a heritage home and is beautiful and has lots of character! However, the kitchen is on the smaller side. The landlord brought in a dishwasher and and put it in place of where the fridge was, and moved the fridge just outside of the kitchen - around the corner now in the…
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Stainless steel countertops?
Hi there, My husband and I are about to extend on our London flat, which means we will be designing the kitchen from scratch. It will be open plan with the living/dining room. We are avid cooks and entertain a ton. We are considering stainless steel worktops for all/some of the kitchen as we like an industrial look, but is…
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1 bedroom
Hello all, I have 2 adult sons, but recently needed to move. The bedroom is only 11.6 by 17.6 , they are very tall about 6' 3 in height . Can I fit 2 queen beds , or better with 1 king size bed, I'm also willing to get something that doubles like a big couch to bed at night. Please help . Their height is what makes me…
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Help me with this wall!
So I live in a basement apt. I made this cat staircase out of shelves so my cat can get outside but I don't know what to do with the rest of the wall. It's got a weird window. It's in my living room and my main source of light. Any suggestions for window treatments, wall ideas (paint, paper, decor etc). I rent so must be…
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Small Living Room - design ideas?
Hi all!! I have just moved into a new flat and the living room is quite small, since its rented with the furniture it’s not super straightforward to swap it but I am a bit stuck on how to best furnish the room, any suggestions? I am thinking of adding shelves to the area above the sofa as well! (Excuse the mess!)
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Struggling w dining/living space.
Hi everyone, I could really use your help figuring out how to divide this space—I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed!😰 Here’s what I’m thinking so far: I'd love to place a round extendable table (that becomes an oval) in the windowed corner—ideally something in rosewood, Arne Vodder–style. On the wall next to it, I plan to…
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Studio Design Help! 400SF
Hello! I am in desperate need of some expertise. I am moving to this 400 SF studio apartment in Brooklyn and would like the space to feel enjoyable to be in. I have pictures of the floor plan and design inspo here. I would like to use a loft bed to free up space, any recommendations there would be lovely. And any…
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Crazy apartment layout- how to furnish??
I’m about to move into my FIRST big girl apartment and I couldn’t be more excited- the apartment is kooky and charming and teeny tiny with almost no right angles. How do I fit a bed? A couch? Storage?? And, more importantly, WHERE?? (Of note: the photo of the living room is of a different unit with the same layout, in my…
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Is the furniture layout good enough? Any different ideas? And any tips on type of furniture?
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Help with planning layout!
Hey there! I would love any suggestions on how I can plan the floor of the living room (vardagsrum in Swedish) in my new flat! The angeld wall makes it awkward, but I want to embrace the quirkiness. The ceilings are tall, typical in turn of the century apartments where I live. I would live to have a sofa, tv, an arm chair,…
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angled plan i want the best furnishing solution
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My most dreaded room, the office.
Hi friends. First and foremost, thank you for your time and input. I want to redo our entire apartment. I’m tired of how drab it is. It’s a new construction so decent bones? With that said I would like to stick to advice that is renter friendly. Him and I like Japandi style. However, I also really like atomic age (mid…
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small space
Hello, my name is Aida and I need all the help available to decorate a small apartment on a tight budget
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Problem areas I need help with
I have two areas I can’t quite figure out in my new apartment and would love some help. Any creative tips, ideas, or thoughts. One is my entryway with a shoe cabinet and art over top and the other is my kitchen area. No clue how to approach these areas. Was thinking maybe a breakfast nook for the kitchen area? Thoughts!
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Hanging Art in Narrow Spaces
My living room walls are just 2.9 meters apart and already have artwork on them. I have about 4 smaller pieces which I’m thinking of displaying but don’t really know if I should given the current number of the pieces already on the walls. Thus I’d be grateful for your recommendation as to how to hang the other pieces if…
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How would you design this small studio apt (with seperate kitchen)?
I'm having a hard time to come up with ideas where to put everything and how to make this small space look good. Now it just looks old and rugged, but I'm not allowed to do any permanent changes, so I need to fix this by decorating. I'd need to fit a bed and a tv here at least and find out where to store my books and…
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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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Frustrated in a Apartment Addition
I’m inquisitive about looking in to the coding of permits issued. I have heard from surrounding neighbors that this 35+ house turned triplex has had a parade of tenants. I’m on the top floor created for a mother-in-law suite. Very little insulation, improper ventilation and many unusual things are unknown to the current…
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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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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: or . But would love extra ideas to complete the living room :D
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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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Studio apartment with no windows
how do I bring light into a very small studio apartment that has no windows?
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Open Concept
How do I put bright colors together in a open concept apartment ?
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Need to improve dining area
I am renting a condo with a small dining area. I was able to fit my grandmother's dining room furniture (which means a lot to me) because the table has removable leaves plus drop leaves. I just feel it is a bit dull for my taste. I am open to ideas except replacing the furniture.
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Odd shaped den/office guest room ideas
I live in a classic 1 bed Chicago apartment from 1901 so the rooms are all shaped odd (but with tall ceilings and a lot of character) and I have this den under the stairs that I have used as an office but want to add some sort of sleeping arrangement for guests. I can move my desk to the large blank wall and give myself 6'…
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Where do you start
I’m moving in a couple weeks and I have no idea where start packing. Help!!!!!!!
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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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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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Wallpaper
I live in an apartment, I want to use wallpaper in my bathroom. Is there a wallpaper that I can use and not worry about the wallpaper tearing up the wall if removed.
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Ideas, thoughts on how to update my cozy apartment
Hello everyone, first time posting, but have been following AT over the years. I will be moving soon to my cozy lil apartment. Here's some pics of the very 1985 (when it was built) kitchen, open plan living area. I love the older style of this place and the bag rendered walls, but that kitchen?? hahaha, it will work for…
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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…
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Arranging a studio
hello I’ve been trying to figure out how to maximize space and organize my studio , I’m struggling and trying to add things but not sure how to arrange it
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help changing dining chandalier and centered , balcony refresh
florida 1980s condo needs a refresh starting with smaller projects like changing hanging lamp and have centered as well as doing something with balcony.. plz help thnx in advance
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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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Hardwood vs. engineered wood for apartment
Trying to figure out which is better for our 1200 square foot apartment…thoughts? experiences you might have had? Please advise!!
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Ideal layout for this living room?
Hi, I am looking for guidance on the ideal layout of this living room. It is 10'9" x 18'0' as shown in the floor plan below. Please ignore the current placement of the couch in the screenshots below, I am just including these pictures to further illustrate the room layout, specifically how the kitchen flows right into the…
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Creative Ideas for Refreshing and Updating Living Room and Sun Room
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More book shelves than books
like a lot of apartments in NYC, our family’s home has a lot of clutter. 2025 goals of making a dent in things… starting with our large built-in bookcase. Planning to purge this weekend… which is good in terms of de-cluttering but bad in making it even more obvious that we have more bookshelves than books. Curious to know…
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need advice on the wall art
Wanna replace the current one with something new. Any suggestion?