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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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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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Kitchen update in a rental
We just finished an update to our rental kitchen that hasn't been updated since the building was built in 2007 and quite honestly even then there were no design decisions. It felt like it was whatever was least expensive was picked. We took down the cabinets to sand, prime, and paint with a beautiful Sherwin Williams…
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Tiny NYC Rental Kitchen Inspo (Share Yours!)
Sometimes design challenges inspire the most creativity, and these tiny NYC rental kitchens are proof. 👏 Are you dealing with a small footprint? Lack of storage? Outdated fixtures? Get inspo from some of these previous house tours — and thread your own to keep adding to this list! 1. Lisa covered the backsplash with peel…
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Suggestions for lighting for dining/kitchen table
I’ve recently moved into a new home and my kitchen table is in a decent-sized room that also serves as the entryway. The room is 17x11 ft. The issue is that the room only has two wall sconces for lighting. While I’ve added a small table lamp on a nearby shelf, it’s still too dim for kids' activities and for eating. Does…
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Any recommendations for kitchen storage shelving?
Hi there! I recently got married (yippee) and now have real 8-piece sets of bowls/plates/etc and a few new appliances. I live in a Brooklyn apartment and while my kitchen is pretty generous, I'm still butting up against space issues. I'm looking for a shelving unit to take up some negative space in my kitchen + provide…
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Maximizing small space on a budget
Hello, I just recently purchased my first investment apartment and was wondering if I could get any help with the layout. I only want to be putting in the kitchen so whoever rents it is able to bring in their own furniture. I am however still trying to utilize the space as best as I can. The current disposition doesn’t…
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Renovate a very small kitchen
I have an 8'x10' kitchen that is twenty years old. Would like to replace cabinet doors, countertops, remove some storage area, replace a supersize refrigerator..
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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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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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Best pantry organizers for under $100?
What does everyone use to organize their pantry? Do you have an organizational process for where you place things? Since I'm just getting started, I'm ideally looking for budget-friendly recommendations. Maybe something easy to tackle like these baskets or something similar: I'd really love to know what has worked for you,…
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Tips on how to paint your kitchen cabinets?
Has anyone ever braved the DIY of painting their kitchen cabinets? I'd love to hear your experience and an honest opinion on whether it's a project worth tackling yourself. I know everyone recommends sanding/priming first, but what else is there to know? Any tips to 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!
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Give me your best spice rack organizers 🌶️
You're all slowly inspiring me to keep things a bit more tidy behind the scenes at home (yay!). During a recent cabinet cleaning, I realized that my spices are a mess! I have some on a lazy Susan next to the stovetop, and the rest are in a cabinet. What are the best spice rack organizers you all love and use? Something…
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Galley kitchen question
Hi everyone, This is a picture pre moved-in. We love our place and this is the most counter space we've had in a kitchen. I don't mind having a galley kitchen as well and it opens up to a space we using for dining. the only thing is the end of the galley (circled in blue) appears awkward to me. How you would style this…
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How do you organize your fridge to avoid waste?
How do you organize your fridge to avoid waste?
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Recipe Chaos!
how do y’all organize your recipes?? I print out my faves from nutritionists and then stack into categories, but that’s where they stay. Big piles of paper!! SO much to look thru when I need one. Would love to know how everyone else manages. Thanks for the help!
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Decluttering & Organizing Your Kitchen
Hey everyone, One day, I was making my dream bubble tea in the kitchen. As I was washing ingredients, the sink got clogged, and I realized how chaotic the space under my sink had become. That incident pushed me to organize my kitchen better. Here are the tips I used: Under the Kitchen Sink Stackable Bins: I started using…
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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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Under the kitchen sink organization!
Hello design-y friends! Does anyone have photos of their organized cabinets under their kitchen sinks? Mine is currently a mess of various cleaning materials, buckets, trash bags, etc etc etc. Thanks!!
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Moving to smaller space
I'm moving to a smaller space. Getti.g rid of giant furniture and years of paper memories. Looking for suggestions for an office setup, older eat in kitchen and lack of dining room.
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Looking for a kitchen designer in Chicago for small condo
Hi, We're looking for a designer for our very small kitchen in a vintage condo in Chicago. We'd like to possibly re-use our current Ikea cabinets—either paint them or just get new fronts. Open to possibilities!
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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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Show us your kitchen!
I've shown you mine, now, I'd love to see yours!
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What's your favorite (and least favorite!) area to organize in your home?
I'll go first: I love folding sweatshirts (it's so niche but I feel super relaxed while doing it) and loathe reorganizing my spice cabinet. I wish I had a drawer, but all I have is a super tiny cabinet so I haven't quite found a way to organize it yet. (Open to suggestions!)
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What's the best way to display cookbooks?
I have a ton of cookbooks that are in piles around my apartment! I don't necessarily mind it, but I feel like I often forget to use them because the piles are scattered around my small apartment and not in my direct view. I'd love to see how other people display their cookbooks 🤗
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What easy DIYs should I do to my kitchen
OK, I have a teeny tiny kitchen (spot the mini fridge!). The cabinets don't close, the floor tiles are loose…. there's a lot I want to do! What easy DIYs would you suggest to make an instant difference? I'd love for it to be light, bright, and even a little bit more modern haha
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Help me choose new hardware for my kitchen!
Hi, therapists! I'm Megan, Apartment Therapy's Home Projects Director, and I am here today with a Q I'd love your help with! I'm considering some new pulls for my kitchen cabinets. The current silvery ones are the pulls that came with the house, and they're fine — but I think they're not the best fit for my mid-century…
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Open concept kitchens: Love 'em or hate 'em? 🤔
Open concept kitchens: Love 'em or hate 'em? 🤔 Share your reason(s) why!
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Dollar tree
which is the cabinet rack at dollar tree
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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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the magical powers of peel-and-stick in my rental kitchen
first time using peel-and-stick on cabinetry and it went surprisingly better than expected! I want to try tackling the beveled-edges next, but happy with the progress so far. Does anyone have any favorite peel-and-stick brands they'd recommend?
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Colorful Kitchen/Dining Room Chairs?
I would love fun chairs for the dining nook off of our kitchen — ideally colorful ones, but also open to white ones! I'm planning on getting a fairly basic rectangular walnut table, and this is my chandelier. My style is colorful and transitional but leaning toward modern, and every painted chair I find is either too…
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Kitchen Cabinet Help!
Hi all! Welcome to my NYC tiny kitchen — it needs some help and I'm hoping for your suggestions on what I can do to spruce up this space? But first, should I do something different with the cabinets? They feel dated and misaligned with my family's style. I'd love any help!