Wood Veneer Inconsistencies https://preview.redd.it/dd6cffo4cs8d1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d835e056d2f1190f0751e60429ffb1ddd3f7b7a7 I’m curious about the inconsistencies that are appearing in the wood veneer on these panels. From my initial research, I have heard this called a “shadow” that is a naturally occurring effect in wood. Does anyone have additional i…

Laundry/Mud Room Cabinetry Design We are having to replace our washer/dryer, so thought we might go ahead and renovate our laundry room and need ideas! We want to deck out the wall shown with cabinets and use the opposite wall more as the mud room. Sink can go anywhere on the counter and we already know we want a 15″ height cabinet above the single-unit washtower. How would you …

Awkward living room, need help! My living room is very long and narrow and I have no idea how to lay things out! I included the floor plan with exact measurements and the pictures also show how I currently have it laid out. The last pic shows the wall color and flooring in the room. The only other way I can think to arrange the furniture without blocking the door/walkways is t…

Where do I start with my art portfolio I am looking forward to take afmissions in some art school(universities) in the USA but have no idea how and where I start for my portfolio. I have watched some yt videos and I feel like I have 0 experience or exposure. Please I need tips! I don’t think it is related to the issue but I want to take a bachelor’s course in interior architecture so…

Questions about Professional Interior design Portfolio Just some background info – I’m a designer with 4+ years of experience. The current firm I’ve been working in since I graduated from university only works on residential, custom homes, and multi-residential projects, while I’ve always wanted to pursue commercial / restaurant/hospitality designs. Now that I’m applying for a second job, I have so…

Burnt Out I’ve been a designer for a while now and my current place of employment has me extremely burnt out in this field. I have a degree in ID, so I’m limited on what I can do. I currently work in the remodel field. What other jobs could I look into that would work with my degree? submitted by /u/ResultCritical6764

Any ideas on space utilization? Moving into this apartment and am trying to plan how I can fill up the space. This is what I have so far, any suggestions? I’d probably move the dining table back a bit more. Should I keep the desk in the living room or switch it with the chair in my bedroom? The balcony is facing the southeast, with the east to the left and the south to the r…

CoB or SMD lights? I am currently building my own home and very confused whether to go for smd or cob for double height living room with stairwall and passageway around it. The lighting in bedrooms is also a dilemma. Can you guys suggest if going alone with cob would be good or do I need Smds too. submitted by /u/4Pot_smoke20

Should my floor tiles run horizontal (photos 1 & 2) or vertical (3 & 4)? Help please! I can’t decide submitted by /u/waldeinsamkeit_1

Advice for painting a high gloss ceiling Hey everyone! I’m in the middle of doing a bathroom renovation. I’m almost done, and essentially just need to paint. I really want to do a super high gloss mirror like ceiling but not too sure how to achieve this look. I went to Home Depot and asked and they said to just get the normal high gloss paint, but I’m not sure if this will be enough to…

Thoughts on my current progress 80s/90s/2000s retro basement? submitted by /u/PeeB4uGoToBed

Is the mirror too much? I can’t design if this space works with a gallery wall of black and white photos with sconces + a mirror or if I should just do that wall of photos. Added a terrible drawing as reference. Disclaimer: the blinds will be gone soon and pleated curtains (ivory or deep brown will be going in) submitted by /u/Reasonable-Care5614

To paint or not to paint? We are strongly considering painting these cabinets white. Someone recently mentioned to me that they will be really hard to keep clean because of the detailing in the cabinet. We would be using a professional cabinet painter to paint them. Any thoughts, advice, criticisms? FWIW, the walls will be a warm white and the floors a neutral mid-tone w…

Help picking a faucet Hi, I will be buying the Kohler Edayln Faucet by Studio Mcgee and can’t decide whether to buy the brushed brass or polished nickel. I really love the warmth of the brass but have it everywhere in my house and I worried it may be going out of style. I haven’t picked cabinet pulls yet but thinking along the lines of unlacquered brass or antique br…

What color hardwood? I need to pick my stain color tomorrow and I’m very undecided. I would love to hear peoples preferences between the five color samples in the picture. My home has an open floor plan with modern look. submitted by /u/bantam_draper15

Should I add to this wall painting I have this section of wall under our pull out bed. It was originally yellow but I’ve painted this black and white geometric design but was considering adding g gold (or even grey) by outlining the black shapes or painting some of the shapes solid gold. Any thoughts??? Should just leave it or should I spice it up a little and add some gold or ot…

Black, a short lived phenomena in interior design? Hello home owners and interior designers 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m building a house and so many people around me recommend a black kitchen, black amenities etc. I have to admit it looks modern and sharp, but will I like it in 10, 20 years? All my kitchens so far were „timeless“ in light colors. Please share your experience with black kitchens and black amenitie…

Should i add an island here? The first 4 pictures is a layout of my current apartment different views. I have been thinking of adding a height table or table island but I am indecisive as to whether it would look good or too much. I attached 3 options. I like option 2 because it’s real marble, and even though i don’t need extra storage i mainly like it because it’s not on w…

Kitchen in a renovated Victorian apartment, Ashley Gardens, Westminster, London, UK. By PAD and Erik Munro. submitted by /u/ManiaforBeatles

Help knowing where to look Disclaimer, I read the rules and I’m not sure if this is the place to ask, so if not or I offend someone I’m sorry and I can remove. I’m also not a student in school per se but I am a new young homeowner, so also very much a student. I have a vision for the basement, but no technical ability to design the room functionally. There are several im…