I have these four light fixtures at the top of my vaulted ceiling. I want to hang pendant lights from them, but screw the cords directly into the light sockets, and let them hang down. I searched Google, Amazon, Home Depot etc but found nothing. Anyone know how to buy lights like this? submitted by /u/Gurdy0714

Living Room Furniture and Layout Help We are unhappy with the comfort of our current couch and we think the layout could be improved, there is also a “dead zone” in front of the fireplace that we would like to incorporate. The bay window is unfortunately partially covered with the existing layout, but the TV must stay in its current position and is directly across the room from the …

Indoor Fountain I bought a house that needed a lot of work and now that we are in the final stages of the remodel, this last space is in need of something. It was a fountain at one point, now it’s just an open space that needs purpose. This is the entry to the house, right as you walk in the front doors. It does not get any natural sunlight. A pond, huge plant…

Home library ideas? Need to find a purpose for this space! We have a 1950s split level home and the lower level is composed of this large family room-esque space with a laundry room closet off of it (pictured, planning to redo this with upper cabinets and lighting) and then there is a guest bed/bath not pictured but behind the wall pictured with all the dimensions on it. Problem is we have a comfortable…

Moving into our first apartment. We lack space and interior design experience on maximizing our space, especially for storing random essentials (camping gear, classroom supplies, etc). Is it poor taste to have our bedroom in the traditional living room area? How might you arrange this space? submitted by /u/Superb-Mobile6507

Stairwell wall and banister Just refinished my stairwell with hardwood hickory and white walls. The chandelier is being changed out next. Two questions: Is the stairwell wall too empty? Any suggestions on the banister? It’s an old (70’s) oak and pine, dark stained banister. It would be almost impossible to sand&stain in-position and if I’m taking it out… It’s probably no…

Any window treatment can save this room? it’s a property that I m renting . The current blinds are on their last leg, so thinking where to go from there submitted by /u/joan_goodman

Kitchen Lighting Help. Without false ceiling. I’ve only ever lived in homes with a single overhead light (‘big light’) in each room. After reading about layered lighting, I’m trying to implement this concept in our new place. We’re looking for suggestions on how to light our kitchen space. We want to avoid a false ceiling as it would reduce height and make the space appear smaller. So far, …

Mudroom design – help please! Hi all, Looking for some mudroom design advice. Having custom cabinets installed and I want to make the most of the space. We’re a family of four with two young kids (1 and 5 y.o.), so we need storage for shoes/boots, coats, and accessories. Here’s the layout: Left door leads outside, right door goes to the garage Wall with the window is 89″ …

Window Grid Help My front facade of my new home will have black window grid lines. It’s the design/astatic of the home. They are tall narrow windows. My question is should all the other windows on the side of the home and back of the home also have window grid lines in the windows if they are a bigger windows ….more square than the rectangle ones in the front. …

DIY Scandinavian Furniture Gone Wrong: Need Help Lightening the Mood! I’m facing an issue and could really use some advice. I’m currently renovating my home and building the furniture myself. I’m aiming for a Scandinavian design style—simple, minimalist, and mostly white. However, after finishing the edge banding on this TV stand, I feel like the space became heavy and bulky, even with the white finish. It doesn’t…

How Do Different Countries Handle Interior Design and Construction? One Company or Separate Firms? submitted by /u/Ok-Volume-4693

Questions about my new home Hello guys, So I just bought a new apartment and started the renovation. But I have some doubts about the whole house, and what to do. Here I’ll put some pictures: Whole apartment (H1 as office, H2, guest bedroom, H3 main bedroom), Salón is the living room and \”pasillo\” is the hallway. Initial office design for me and my girlfriend. Main bedro…

Klearvue cabinetry horizontal lift up hinge Has anyone used this to install a cabinet door? I can’t figure out how to get the yellow clip off .. I’ve tried looking at videos but usually people are saying “don’t forget to remove the clip” and breeze over it but that’s where I’m stuck. Thank you submitted by /u/Lilahhhhh

Would love some help with living room layout. We are totally lost. This feels awkward and closed off. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/iscreamforicecream90

Would love help figuring out the space planning for our new living room, which of these three make the most sense? Hey there! Me and my family bought a house recently for our family of five and are renovating from scratch. The living room is currently mostly empty as we’re using our previous living room sofa and furniture for a TV corner downstairs (where the bedrooms are), so we’re faced with a blank canvas – both exciting and somewhat overwhelming! It’s a …

Dining table color with oak(?) floors Hi I’m looking to get a new dining table but struggling with what to get that will complement our slightly eclectic kitchen. We have oak floors (I think) with light cabinets, black hardware, and a dark island. I’m thinking of either a chestnut or walnut table. Picture of our kitchen and examples of tables I’ve gravitated towards. Any advice on w…

TV right by front door? – Need help planning narrow living room My mother and I are currently trying to decide how to best use the space in our home. Would it make sense to put the TV right by the door way? Currently she has the couch set up sideways and the TV is on the same wall as the front door to our home. I have attached a floor plan of how we thought it might look. Would appreciate any other ideas. th…

Fireplace Dimensions Building a fireplace. TV is 55” (so left to right is like 48” in reality), fireplace is 60” left to right, how big should mantle be? submitted by /u/emmajemma44

Interview Question So I recently interviewed with a company, and I’ve been asked back for a “practical interview”. From my understanding, this is a skill assessment interview but I’ve never had to do it for any jobs I’ve applied for in the past so I’m unsure what to expect, especially in our field. Any tips or insight on how to prepare for this? submitted by …