Moving into my first apartment, advice to make the living room cosy/cohesive? (see caption) living room current furniture/decor for living room Hi everyone! I’m moving into my first (rented) apartment in around a week, and tbh I’m stressing out over how I can make the place nice while on a budget. My particular area of concern is the living room – I don’t really have much furniture to go in the room yet (see pic 2), and it’s a fairly l…

Does this room configuration make sense? New house! Hi we recently bought a house that had a weird closet and sitting room and weird master. The previous owners used the “primary bedroom” as a sitting room with a master closet attached (this is the room you walk into from the hall). We think it would be best to demo the WIC and bump out the hallway closet so this new room will have a flush wall. …

What floor do I use for my Spanish Pueblo style home? This is the original wood floor. However, there is damage so we will be covering it. What color wood should we get? We will be working with empire today to supply and install our floors. Our wood floor choice will also be used in the adjacent bedroom, hallway, and stairs. We are avoiding modern looking floors and want to lean into the Spanish Pu…

I just bought the sectional and coffee table, do you guys think one of these tv stands go good with it? Please throw in suggestions if you like submitted by /u/schoolcraftraised

Hoping to get some input on chandelier-ing 🙂 https://www.reddit.com/r/interiordecorating/s/7KHwzFD0rI submitted by /u/SwimfanZA

Ottoman or no ottoman? Partner and I cannot agree on whether or not to keep the ottoman. I don’t like that it looks clunky and the dimensions of the ottoman don’t fit in with the chaise corner. He wants it so that it can be a large lounge couch. I think that we can get a different ottoman that may not match the fabric perfectly but could still be cohesive, beautiful, …

Shiplap Edge? Sorry if this isn’t the right place. Existing cabs and counter will not remain but the layout/will be the same as far as where the counters will end Like the title says, I am looking for some input on where we should terminate the shiplap. The spots in the drywall on either side of the stretch of cabinets and countertops was where the previous o…

Can I cover up the space under the dishwasher with a filler panel? Just installed a new dishwasher. I was wondering if it’s advisable to cover up that gap under the dishwasher with a filler panel to match the rest of the cabinets? Or if I have to keep it unobstructed? submitted by /u/tree_ad

Parents kitchen is cramped and hard to work in. I’ve designed them a new layout that doesn’t move the plumbing. I wanted some feedback on if this is better or not There is a “island” that is between the kitchen and living room. It takes up way to much space and my parents want it gone. A wheelchair can’t get around it submitted by /u/Lunarrow0

Help with painting door I want to paint the door a navy blue, but the white window grid is on the inside of the window, so I can’t change the color of that. Should I paint the whole thing blue or leave the frame around the window white? Or do I just paint the door white? I’m just worried about navy conflicting with the white grids. Also side note: the trim will be whi…

Kitchen renovation with green zellige tile backsplash in a Spanish Revival house in Highland Park, Los Angeles. By Bungalowe. submitted by /u/ManiaforBeatles

This is the color of all the trim, cabinets, and solid core doors in my 1960’s house. I am thinking of using the colors I included. Should I restain the wood? Leave it? Paint it? All the cabinets and woodwork are solid wood and original to the home. submitted by /u/its_all_good20

Tray ceiling colors Hi folks, I am painting this bedroom sea salt (light green). I am planning on painting the “band” under the crown sea salt as well. But I am wondering if the semi gloss white (crown) will clash if I do a standard flat white ceiling. Thoughts? submitted by /u/IllustriousYoghurt39

Porcelain Tile Install Hi everyone, getting some porcelain tiles installed How does the placement and layout look so far? submitted by /u/Various_Discipline98

Help, Interior design institute course Hello, I want to ask about the interior design institute course. Has anyone taken it and found a job afterward? I live in Massachusetts and my English is not very strong. I have some skills in interior design and have been posting my designs on my Homestyle account for over a year. I want to take this course to gain more expertise. What do you t…

Is faux brick water resistant and easy to clean if it is over the kitchen countertop? submitted by /u/pseudocfoch

How to draw coving in floor plan? How to draw a coving in the floor plan including legends, window and skirting board? https://preview.redd.it/xhx3m0uk91dd1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a511401f049147e3b6613f0f1a7d7603a6fcb5a2 submitted by /u/Chacd_kicks

Picking couch and rug I sincerely need help in deciding which couch + carpet combo would be best🥲 I’m moving into my first apartment in October and am currently planning out what to buy and getting ready. Please take into account the apartment is all white, extremely bright. My first thought was to lean into that, but I also thought perhaps the totally black rug migh…

Advice on podcast room design I got a new client asking for a design for a podcast room, i have done interior design before but never designed a podcast What are your general advice? submitted by /u/Danyal_A_

Art sizing recommendations Looking for a piece of framed art for in between these two lamps in my office. The width of the interior of the frame is 46.5 inches. Any size recommendations? submitted by /u/ev34jcnw