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House Tour: This “Cookie-Cutter” Apartment Got the Most Unbelievable Renter-Friendly Makeover
Have a question about the renter-friendly hacks in this space? Ask it here and join the discussion! Head back to Savanna Fernandez's apartment tour
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Curtains - how should we hang them?
Hi! My boyfriend and I just moved into our new space. It's an older building that has lots of beautiful wood moldings. We have two windows in our bedroom, I'm hesitant to hang curtains within them because I don't want to block the natural light during the day. But the moldings are nearly at the top of the ceiling so I'm…
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Open concept Living Room and Kitchen
I don’t even know where to begin! It’s an amazing space, but I’ve never lived in an open concept space. Ideas? Inspiration? **Note: I can’t paint the walls! 😭
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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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My entry nook needs SOMETHING
This is the space as you enter my small apartment (opposite the kitchen). I would love some ideas on how to maximize the space with storage without it feeling overwhelming as soon as you walk in. My style combines modern with a bit of glam x industrial. Access to the side walls is needed for the light switch and intercom.…
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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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Where do you start
I’m moving in a couple weeks and I have no idea where start packing. Help!!!!!!!
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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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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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New bathroom DIY project!
I am trying to think of creative ways to upgrade my bathroom DIY style. I can't actually change the physical set up of the room, but can paint, use peel and stick tiles, wall paper, etc. I live on the upper east side in NYC (pre-war building) that traditionally has a very 90s style. I am looking to make this more modern…
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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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Help Me Balance My Living Room with an Off-Center Fireplace
Looking for ideas on how to style my living room with an offset fireplace? I’m a renter, so any suggestions should be renter-friendly. The white shelf above the fireplace is part of the build and cannot be removed. Additionally, the fireplace is on a vaulted ceiling wall, which adds some unique design challenges. I’d love…
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Rented mobile home in Socal
We are renting a 1000 sq foot mobile home in Socal. I'm tired of the blandness after 4 years. What can I do to decorate without spending a lot of money and making structural changes? I can't change paint color, flooring, kitchen tops, etc. Thank you.
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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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Any suggestions to spice up my kitchen?
Hello! I rent a place with nice kitchen amenities — but I'm thinking about either painting the wall color or even putting a peel & stick backsplash as the walls get scratched up with extended use. I'm not sure what color or faux tile type would look best in this kitchen! Any suggestions?
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Help! Office Makeover Gone Wrong—Need Advice on Wall and Drawer Color Options
Hello everyone! I recently painted the walls in my "little office space," and I absolutely hate how it turned out. The blue ended up being completely different from what I expected. My desk is an IKEA DIY project, and I thought painting the drawers the same color as the walls would make them blend in nicely—which it does.…
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ISO Rental Ceiling Fixture Replacement Shades
Hi folks, I live in a pre-war rental, and these ceiling fixtures with glass shades are in every room- even the kitchen. Been searching for replacement shades or globes, but can only find complete fixtures- just need a better shade option. Would have to work with center screw/ cap hardware- distance from ceiling to shade…
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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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Making a Temporary Furnished Sublet Look Like a Home
Hello, design enthusiasts! I am subletting a furnished bedroom + dressing room in a cozy Brooklyn townhouse for the next six months while I take time to look for my own apartment in a new neighborhood. I don’t have any personal furniture, but I added inexpensive curtains, bedding, decor, and a rug (all from Amazon!) along…
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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…