Gift for my girlfriend my girlfriend once said to me that she would love a good, informative book on interior design. So my question is, which books have you liked or found very helpful? She is about to graduate, not a beginner, so it should be something advanced Thanks 🙂 submitted by /u/Independent_Rip_5532

How do you like this handcrafted fireplace? submitted by /u/LifeguardLittle4251

Playing with ai submitted by /u/Similar_Ranger_7977

Design my living room I feel like the room doesnt blend well… let me know what I should change or add to make this space feel more cozy and cohesive. I want to remove the canvas because its too small, i also want to decor the couch and as well was thinking the rug is too small (5×7). I like wood but i think the coffee table is a bit big What do you guys suggest? …

Pink basement ceiling I want to paint my basement ceiling retro pink by Behr – has anyone painted a ceiling this color? Or pink in general? submitted by /u/meggys420

Would you have designed the room diffrently? submitted by /u/Away-Appeal2150

How to add character/charm Forgive me if this isn’t the right place to ask this. So,.I grew up in a 1860s folk Victorian (at least that’s the best my dad could figure out) house. It was under renovations for all of my childhood (you never know what you’re gonna find when you take down the 70s faux wood paneling to upgrade the wiring). But my dad loved restoring that house…

Paint color suggestions for small bathroom I have a small bathroom that we would like to paint. We originally painted it white, but the white looks too harsh and almost looks unfinished in this space…like it’s drywall that needs to be painted. The taupe color spot is surprisingly the same color we have in the hallway beyond the bathroom (pulls more cool grey in the hallway) but in the…

help! advice! what do i do! hi! for context, i’m 22 (Femme NB)— i have always had a knack for decorating and planning my rooms from my childhood home to my current apartment i share with my partner. i could spend hours or even days drawing out a layout to scale and meticulously placing each piece of furniture, picking out color combinations, matching wood, and figuring out…

Opinion for bifold closet I added privacy laminate on the glass to bifold door and i am not sure if i like it. This is in my kitchen and closet faces a wall. What do you guys think, clear glass or frost? submitted by /u/Educational-Push-130

Need help: I cant design on apartment living room + kitchen layout I have a living room with kitchen annex. I need more space in the kitchen so i want to install kitchen island but i dont know where i should put it in the middle or by wall? eventually i could just rearange kitchen to create an L shape but this is most cost heavy and i dont know if i would like how it looks from the couch next to a wall in the m…

Statement wall.. Drawing a blank “SOS” – this wall First thought moving in was “oh it’s begging to be a statement” …Problem is, I don’t speak wall. So I’m hoping one of your brilliant minds can translate The rest of the living room/kitchen (conjoined/open concept) is heavy on earth tones, which almost makes me want to do something bold and colorful. Picture a full-on flower w…

Help me choose a coffee table? Hi Folks, I got a new couch recently and I’d like to replace my coffee table as well. I can’t decide which one to get. My couch is ivory colored, tv table is white (with one side black), and the rug is also whiteish. (I don’t have kids or pets at home so easy for me to keep it clean 🙂 ). Any suggestions please which coffee table should I get? …

What color should I paint this fireplace wall for an accent wall? I am thinking a deeper sage green to make it pop? submitted by /u/Kanne1266

Where can I find amazing curtains? Hey y’all. Looking for recommendations on where to buy some cool curtains to add some color to my all-white rental. Looking for some floral or coastal modern curtains and Roman shades in seaside blues and greens. I like this site but don’t see anything I want for my space… would love recommendations for other places to look because Google shop a…

Burrow vs. west elm + other companies for solid wood 6 drawer dresser I would love to hear opinions from people who purchased solid wood dressers from the companies mentioned above! submitted by /u/szuuz

Tutti Flutey Project I’ve been helping on. Seems like fluting is really getting popular these days. Fans of glass front cabinets in kitchen? submitted by /u/HockeyfanF1

Re-entering the Interior Design industry – need advice / resources Hello! I’m re-entering the Interior Design market. I’ve previously been an Interior Designer for 5 yrs, took 2.5 years in a different industry. Curious about the tools we are using now and where I can brush up on my AutoCAD skills for free? Or, even better if anyone has a CAD test that they can share (privately if needed) where I can get a feel…

Conservatory extension with garden views added to a four-bedroom Georgian Villa, Brixton Road, Lambeth, London, UK. By OMMX. submitted by /u/ManiaforBeatles

Just a silly complaint After a long day at work, my comfort time is a cup of tea and some random design show. Now I turn on the tv when I get home and every single night it is one of the myriad of stupid real estate shows, Beachfront or Lakefront Bargain Hunt, House Hunters,Love it or List it, Lottery Dream House, etc. You know the ones, the shows that cost them almos…