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Your trusty new design sidekick: The mood board tool is here!
Hey everyone! We’ve got a very fun update: Apartment Therapy just launched a brand new Mood Board Tool, and it’s the perfect way to bring all your dreamy design ideas to life. Whether you're planning a full room makeover or just playing with color combos, this tool lets you drag, drop, and style your space in seconds. To…
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What do you want more of in the forum? 👀
We’re coming up on a year (!!) of this community—and we want your take… What’s working? What’s missing? What would make this space feel even more useful, inspiring, or just plain fun? Tell us what you wish the forum had, if anything. Some ideas: AMA sessions with design experts or editors Interactive workshops where I can…
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Holiday (mood) board sharing 🎁
I'm starting to get in the holiday spirit over here, and I wanted to share a board I made on Apartment Therapy in case you all wanted to get one of your own started! Here's my holiday decor and gifting idea board ⭐ I needed a place to save my inspiration. Here's how you can make one: When browsing the AT site, you'll…
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What do I put on my round coffee table?
I have to ceramic pretty light blu that matches my living room. I now need some black for the 3rd piece. Help?🙂
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Basement Family Room
Hello. I'm looking to switch up the look of my basement family room, but I want to avoid knocking down any walls. Would love to hear all your suggestions and ideas!
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🛁 Big ideas in a bijoux 2.5m x 2.5m bathroom
This room used to be all tiled surfaces, cramped fittings and wasted potential. We started with a full replan - aiming to fit both a @bathshack freestanding slipper bath and a double shower into just 2 .5m x 2.5m without compromising character or comfort. ✨ The trick was to steal space where we could: A bathshack corner…
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Farmhouse Entrance Hallway Glow Up
✨ Farmhouse hallway glow-up ✨ | DIY runner, cast iron rads & IKEA hack ✨ We’ve been slowly restoring our hallway, stairs and landing — and it’s finally time to share the transformation. Out went the bulky old storage heaters, replaced with beautiful cast iron radiators from @electricastuk — instantly bringing warmth and…
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4 color plaid couch
I live in a small apartment I have a 4 color plaid couch, that I don't how to decorate around. The colors are dark blue, tan, maroon, and dark green. The colors cross each other in a striped pattern. The floor is wood, a light tan woodgrain color. The walls are light beige with a white trim. There are arches leading from…
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I live in a revamped School house, remodeled Senior Community.
Each apt. is totally different and I choose a one-bedroom, small den apt.ergo living space is one large flowing room. 🌹 It has high ceilings, elongated windows, and the flooring thru-out is dark all wood plank flooring. I need to put some character, color and my decorating style is more eclectic, bordering bohemian…
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Designing an "all purpose" room as a college student
Hello everyone! I'm starting uni in few months and I will be moving into a shared apartment. I want to transform the room there, but I'm running out of ideas fast. I tend to jump back to old ideas of mine, but I would like to hear your ideas and perspectives. This room is around 16m2, but it has to fit many things that I…
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New apartment
Hi I just moved into my first apartment.. first time I get to pick out furniture and decor. Any suggestions? Im thinking a cream color couch, or dark gray. Im also open to any suggestions for wall art TIA!
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What’s Best
low budget, elder woman lives alone with Luna, my dog and lovable companion. What should I get for my empty, small living room? I thought getting two comfy armchairs or do I go with a sofa?
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How Can I Cover This Ugly Rental Doorbell Box?
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Smallest Coolest
Why isn't there an archive of all the contests (Smallest Coolest and Small/Cool) through the years? I remember being very inspired by one of the winners way back when but haven't been able to find it. Would be great to be able to look through them now.
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Layout living room help please
I am looking to purchase new lounge & furniture that also alows easy tv viewing. The room is 4.2m wide x 3.6 deep and layout is awkward with several openings. Upon entry, living wall (partially obscured lounge) lonly 2.3 metres long. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Need help decorating living room
Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can help me. We are moving into our new place and looking for decorating ideas for the living space. It definitely needs some personal touches like plants and artwork! I'm into the organic modern look. Any suggestions on what I can do? Thank you!
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Dining table advice
Hi! I need help figuring out the color of my dining table for the kitchen. In the example in some of the pictures, you can see a black dining table was used for the model apartment but trying to see what's possible. Also, in some of the pictures the kitchen colors look different and that's because the lighting was not…
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How can I rearrange furniture to make it more friendly
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Need help with getting a 55inch tv stand for a 328 square feet studio apartment
I am not sure what is the best way to go to get a tv stand for a 55inch tv set - do I get s floating tv shelf or do i get an actual tv stand and what type
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Tiny entry
Hi, Could you help with the furniture for this entry? I would like a huge floor mirror on the left but I am not sure if that would be too big. Also, I have no idea were to put a coat rack that I still don't have. 🫣 Thanx!
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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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Help me choose between two rugs!
I'm trying to choose between two similar (but different 😂) rugs to complete a living room look. Would love some help choosing between Options A and B below. Other info if you're curious: the wood on the cream chairs is a little darker in real life than it looks in the pictures, it's more the same color wood as the coffee…
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What do you think of my ideas for a rug to match this nursery decor?
I'm beginning to plan my baby's nursery for her arrival this fall and am struggling to coordinate different items. I'm going to splurge on one nice item for my baby's nursery, so I selected this dresser (Camille 6-Drawer Dresser (54w x 19d") | Pottery Barn Teen). A lot of the other things will be affordable and minimal,…
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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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How do I know whether to paint trim, walls, moulding, and ceilings all the same color?
Hello! I'm choosing colors to paint our new home. There is a lot of detail on the walls. We'd like a warm neutral (classic sand or pueblo by SW) but can't decided if we make the trim the same color, or white. And where do you stop? If we paint the trim and walls the same color, what about the doorways, or trim around the…
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Help with 1913 rowhouse tiny bathroom reno!
Hello! Moving into a 1913 Craftsman era rowhouse with one family bathroom that is TINY. My partner is more traditional/mid century modern and I'm more coastal/transitional. The thing we agree on is we need a functional bathroom with lots of storage for the two of us and when our three kids are visiting. We are in our 50s…
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Front Porch / Curb Appeal
I’m looking to freshen up this front porch. Paint the door, add some planters. Please share any ideas. Door color Planter placement/sizing House #’s Lighting Paint brick? Railings?
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A Better Fit Open Floor Plan Kitchen
I was really not happy with the science lab-like cold vibes of my original kitchen so the first step I have taken is to swap out the 4000k ceiling light with a cheap temporary fixture that supports bulbs of warmer temperatures. I feel like the floor tile compliments the adjacent cherry oak floors but then everything else…
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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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Small living room designs
looking for floor plans for small living rooms
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Pole Wrap
Looking for information regarding the buying of Pole Wrap type materials, looking for long pieces ie 96" floor to ceiling x differing widths, wider the better, was planning on using fluted wall panels, but it can get expensive, I saw a video using the pole wrap, and it looks so much easier.
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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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Help with this art!
Hi! I was so excited to get this framed piece of needlepoint back (the flamingo). But now that it's back I feel it is too small in this bathroom. I thought it would look great because it is close to the Slim Aarons art in the nearby kitchen (a Palm Springs vibe). What should I do?! Would you repaint the bathroom (one…
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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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Advice on Updating Bathroom
I would like to update my bathroom but not looking to do major renovations. I'm thinking about painting the vanity white, but would like suggestions on new mirror, wall decor, paint color, hardware, etc. Also, would like opinion on possibly adding a light over mirror.
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Paint color
I have a narrow apt that only has windows in the front and back. I have high ceiling just wondering what white paint to use?
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How do I find a reasonably priced decorator in NYC???
I am about to renovate our apartment for the first time in 30+ years and I am terrified…by the whole thing but mostly by the thought of having to decorate it all once it's done. I have absolutely no eye for decor and it would probably be really helpful to hire someone to help with this but I'm trying not to overspend as…
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Help with which room to have dining room!
Hello! This is my first post so hopefully I explain my situation well. We have a colonial style home with 3 rooms at the front of the house as you walk in. If you’re standing at the front door facing in, to the left is our den with the tv. Straight ahead is the stairs to the second floor and directly to the right is the…
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Big couch - tiny space...help!
Hi - I'm new here and so excited to have found you all! I'm moving on June 15th from a large apartment with big rooms (1700 sq ft) to a very small rental space (900 sq ft). I was in a job where I hosted boarding students so I needed a large couch - but my family is just me and my daughter, and I only use one corner of the…
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Bathroom UPDATE. I'm building a similar space. What would you change about this bathroom?
I like almost everything about the space, but somehow it doesn’t feel complete. I was wondering if there’s anything you’d change about this bathroom. I’ve been thinking of a bigger vanity and maybe repositioning it away from the corner. Also, I’m a bit concerned about maintaining the bathroom shelves.
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Bedroom makeover
Any help with organizing a small Brooklyn Bedroom, I am trying to make my resume a sanctuary. I recently had a hip replacement and trying to have a peaceful bedroom. Thanks
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Turn my unused walk-in shower into extra space for whatever
I have a walk-in shower that I do not use. I want to turn it into a space for my clutter. Put extra shelves in there possibly for towels, clothes etc. Just looking for ideas & ways to hopefully save money for the remodeling. Please help!!
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How Are You Observing Good Friday This Year? Share Your Traditions!
During the reflective hours of Good Friday, deep purples and crimsons often dominate our sacred spaces. This year, consider adding a nuanced layer to the narrative—a WELL KNOWN artificial yellow rose bouquet that whispers of resurrection hope while bringing timeless elegance to modern homes. Why Artificial Yellow Roses?…
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Help needed!
I'm planning to redo my living room and want to start fresh with all new furniture and décor. I've attached a photo of how it’s set up right now. The TV is in the corner, and just next to it (which you can see in the 2nd photo) is the front door and entrance to my small house. The wall opposite the largest part of the…
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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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Help decorating entry area
I moved not that long ago so I am still working on decorating my apartment. This is the space as you enter my one bedroom apartment (opposite the kitchen and behind the partial wall is my dining room/living room area). I initially was going to use this as a dining area, but there just isn't enough room to put a table for…
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Small student bedroom
I have a fairly small bedroom 3x3.5 metres which has a medium window off centre on the longer wall. The opposite longer wall has two door one leading to the outside corridor and one into a small inbuilt closet that isn’t large enough to make anything walk in style. On the right side of the main door is a radiator. I am a…
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The right colour
help me pick the right colour red next to magenta