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Nonworking fireplace, how to furnish around it
My boyfriend and I just moved into a new space. One of our rooms that we'd like to use as an entertainment room has a nonworking fireplace that is in somewhat of an awkward space. My goals for this room are: 1) to have as much seating as possible (think big comfy couch) 2) to have space for a desk 3) to hang a projector…
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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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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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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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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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Organizing Displaying Sweatshirts
I've recently gotten into buying more sweatshirts and am running out of room to keep them. I live in a small NYC apt and my decor style is very maximalist. I find that when I have things out and about on display I use them more bc they're easy to grab. IE I have purses mixed into bookshelves Any clever ways on…
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Sharing our 1 bedroom with our 7yo daughter
Hello Apartment Therapists! We’re renovating a 13’ x 16’ bedroom in our 1-bedroom NYC apartment. My partner and I share this space with our 7-year-old daughter, who currently sleeps with us in our king bed. However, in our new apartment, we want to create a private play space and eventually a spot for her to sleep in her…
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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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Hiding an air conditioner in plain sight
Does anyone have any ideas of how to hide a window unit AC in plain sight when not in the window? We take our AC out of the window at the end of the season every year. We used to hide it behind our couch but that’s no longer an option. I was thinking of having box made so that would mask the unit and it could double as a…
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(NYC) 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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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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How to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper?
Hi all, I put this up about but it was soo difficult for me! I had the hardest time lining up the sheets and from keeping it from bubbling. Also after 2 years it's starting to come off especially this summer while it's been so humid. Does anyone have any advice on how to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper better and how to…
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Looking for a designer for 750 sq. ft 1 bedroom apt in Riverdale
Hope to hear from you. I have my own antique pieces but need to do a mix - Just message me. Thanks! Baileeb
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What's your favorite way to spend time with/meet new neighbors?
I'll share a few of mine, but I want to hear yours! 1. Some friends (including some familiar AT faces!) and I recently had a progressive dinner where we walked from apartment to apartment for each course — it was so fun! 2. Movie nights outside/in the park. 3. Sometimes I go to a running club that meets bi-weekly in my…