Will short curtains look silly? Hi all. I’ve moved into a rental property, and the blinds currently installed are white and very flimsy. I’m sensitive to light and noise, and the bedroom faces out onto the street. I’d like to remove the white blinds and hang some blackout curtains. The only issue is, the radiator is directly underneath the window, so I won’t be able to get f…

Help! Small kitchen dilemma Do you Prefer Kitchen A or B? Before you choose read below: I love the idea of integrated seating in kitchen A, however the area for stools from edge of counter to wall/window behind is only 26” (recommend standard is 32”) I’ve squeezed every inch to try and make this work. Total kitchen area 12ft X 11ft What do you like better? submitted…

White or Stainless fridge? Me and my fiance are torn between going with a white or stainless fridge. Here’s is a picture of our kitchen space. As well as pictures of the matching KitchenAid fridge in white and stainless. Please help us decide which one we should go with. Thanks for everyone’s opinions and help! submitted by /u/boraokay

Rug Opinions? Please help! Looking for a new rug for our living room and not sure what to get. I’m leaning towards getting a sisal/ seagrass rug. I want something super light and neutral. Going for a subtle coastal vibe (attached a pic for inspo). We’ve got dogs and baby, so I need something easy to clean. I’ve done wool; holds too much dog smell overtime. No jute; cannot…

Is it possible to become an Interior designer even if you don’t have any backgrounds for it? submitted by /u/Ereitional96

What is fair to charge for designing a small showroom? I have an art and design backround but, have never put that into 3D interior design. I understand the scope of pricing for any design work can vary ie. Do you really just want a logo or, do you want a full brand with a marketing plan? My husband asked me to design a small showroom for his business (12ft x 20ft) and, I think it will be a fun oppo…

Need Advice: Kitchen Lighting plan https://preview.redd.it/wp8ms6s7m5ce1.png?width=619&format=png&auto=webp&s=b938baa58b07401f7b8838fc811322762c428281 Hi everyone! I’m planning the lighting for my kitchen, which is approximately 10 square meters (~112 sq ft) with a ceiling height of 2.6 meters (~8.5 ft). I’m considering using Philips Hue smart spotlights and pendant lights. Do yo…

Kitchen-dining-living Room im going to move into a new apartmen the kitchen/dining/living Room is a bit small any other ideas how to get kitchen, sofa and a dining tabel for at least 6 people into this room? submitted by /u/w4ler

Need help with furniture layout Moving into my first home and could use some advice on furniture placement. Top image is the floor plan. Bottom image is my first attempt at arranging the furniture (blue dots are the power outlets). Any tips would be appreciated! submitted by /u/user1974385620

What shower head are the best? We cannot decide which shower heads are the best. Black ones show limescale, metal ones are a nightmare to clean, white one look weird…any recommendations? I am looking for a modern look. submitted by /u/ASMRUnicornFarts

What color barstools fit this kitchen? Me and my partner are looking for barstools for our kitchen. I was wondering if you have some suggestions for a specific color that would fit this kitchen? Currently contemplating black or green, but I have zero knowledge on color matching. What would you do? submitted by /u/KazigeKerel

Which dining table to choose? We want to get a new dining table because this one is kinda full of scratches, can’t see on this picture but they’re very visible when light hits it. We’re very unsure of what color/material would look good. I tried putting some other tables on top of the picture on canva but you can tell I’m not good at it and I don’t think it is a good compari…

Room Layout Help Hi all! I’m moving out of my dorm room soon, and I’m racking my brains over which layout might be best for the living-/bedroom in my new flat. Some details/parameters: I’d want to accommodate a bed, desk (remote work), and a “living room” area for napping, reading a book, hosting friends etc. There’s a small chamber/room in the hallway, so I do…

I have 3 years to learn on the side what’s the best and cheapest way to learn interior design(not decorating) and be accredited with proper licensure? I am currently based in canada but will be moving to USA after 3 years submitted by /u/ChoicePound5745

What do you like/dislike about this living/dining layout for a 2 bedroom 860 sq foot home? Any suggestions greatly appreciated as construction is about to begin. Small home but still want people over for holidays submitted by /u/stopitlikeacheeto

Splitting paint and tile on bathroom wall I’m trying to do something similar to the walls in this picture in my guest bathroom. I have navy paint and rustic white (wooden looking) peel and stick tiles. I don’t know the right terminology, so I haven’t been able to find what I’m looking for on google. What do you call the split design (Paint on top, tile work on bottom), and also what do …

Struggling with Small Room Layout: Need Help Maximizing Space and Style submitted by /u/LankySquash23

Island placement Hello comunity, Im having trouble placing my kitchen island. the idea is to include a dining table with the island. However, I’m stuck with this design so far and I feel like i boxed myself into certain ideas that dont allow me to advance and make improvements any ideas on what to do with the kitchen island so that there is enough space around i…

Need help with living room layout + sofa color Hi everyone! I just moved into my new appartment so I’m looking for advice on how to arrange my small living room and which sofa color to choose. My apartment is quite compact, so I’m trying to fit in a cozy living space along with a small workspace. Layout Options: Option 1: Desk and chair behind the sofa, opposite the TV. Option 2: Desk on…

Paint colours – walls and ceiling same or different? We are renovating and keen to know whether people are tending to use the same shade of white / neutral paint on their walls and ceiling? We are planning to use Dulux natural white on our walls but unsure whether to also use this for ceiling and skirting / trim. submitted by /u/Ethan1122