is there a better way to set up my space? hi all! would really appreciate any insights on if there is a better way to set up my apartment. super rough mockup, but all dimensions should be within a couple inches of accurate (except the couch, it’s 72in on the mockup but is really more like 84). the brown rectangles are leaning bookshelves, the wife are side tables, tan us a 2×3 cell box …

Kitchen layout w/ 2 island Can you find any flaws with this design or have any suggestions as to how I can make this layout work? I would like to essentially put a 2bd kitchen island where the breakfast nook is, with chairs facing the windows (included a example of something similar to what I have in mind, excluding the sink and appliances) submitted by /u/TheFabfe…

i need advice on my layout does this flow good? submitted by /u/Any_Cap2536

Which flooring looks best in your opinion?! submitted by /u/JoshuaaColin

Need help deciding on tile layout in this corner We are renovating this coffee/bar area in our kitchen and have a couple options for tile. Apologies for the mess on the counters! Tile the back wall and bring the tile all the way down to the baseboard on the left side of the cabinets Tile the back wall and tile ends in line with countertop. Tile back and side wall with tile ending in line wit…

Which position should i keep 1 or 2 This room have bed 1 big wardrobe and a small wardrobe Which option is better for space saving and practical (1 or 2) submitted by /u/PerfectScallion8755

What kind of window treatment should I use – thinking mustard curtains or two neutral roman shades (the same three bookcases will be installed on the other side of the fireplace) submitted by /u/Relevant-Ad-602

How would you design this kitchen? I really need help with updating my 2005 kitchen. I’m having analysis paralysis and need advice from the pros. My GC is waiting for my decisions. I have pictures of my current kitchen and some photos of ideas I have. And a initial cabinet design. Here are the decisions I feel confident in: -I paid for structural engineer to come out and plan to …

Question about the industry My mom is a licensed interior designer. She has been sort of on and off over the years but is trying to land a job with an established design company (my dad suddenly passed away in 2019 so she kind of doesn’t have a choice right now). She has been applying to jobs constantly and is having such a hard time landing any role, she has a portfolio a…

Task lighting for kitchen with no upper cabinets. My new kitchen does not have any upper cabinets so I won’t have under cabinet task lighting. I also don’t have to worry about shadows cast by upper cabinets. Where would you place 4″ recessed lighting in terms of distance from the wall? I need good task lighting wihtout shadows cast by my body and also want the kitchen to generally feel as brigh…

Optimal Living Room Layout for Comfortable TV Viewing in Open Space Hello, I’m looking for some help in deciding the best living room layout for our new house. The living area along with the kitchen and dining spaces are all situated in one big open space approx 17′ by 32′. The living area measures 17’2″ by 16’10”. The living room has sufficient space, but my only worry is around sofa placement. The living room …

Before and after laundry room Remodeled our laundry room a few months ago. There was not enough storage and it wasn’t very functional. Replaced the flooring with some black tiles from floor and decor, new recessed lighting, built ins for a ton of storage, and raised the height of the washer/dryer so we could get a basket underneath the doors. Curtain from wayfair. Paint is S…

What height should we mount our tv? We just moved into our new house and are getting things situated. We’re going to mount the TV at some point and there’s been some debate on the height. I think it would be best moving it up a few inches (top of the tv is at the green line) so there’s room under it for the sound bar, etc while keeping it more or less eye level when seated. My fia…

Are these actually OK with our existing interior? We bought a house with a darkish coloured interior that we’d like to lighten up. There’s Tiles near the kitchen and entrance and a dark vinyl flooring there after. The colours (we think) are these: Hog Bristle Quarter (Main) Pewter Frame (Secondary) Hog Bristle Half (Door Frames / Doors) Natural White (Ceiling) As this house was a rental, …

Gut renovating a cream city brick farmhouse from 1865, help with cabinet selection submitted by /u/LiveDirector8279

Hello us pick a hardwood floor colour! We’re doing a renovation of a ~1500 sqft home. Putting in engineered hardwood. Most of the house is white and brown like the table legs in the pictures. Help us pick a floor colour between the 4 options in the attached. For the kitchen, we’re thinking of doing white cabinets and a wooden island with ribs like the last photo. submitted by …

How do interior designers turn a client’s vision into an actual design? Hi! I love good interior design and furniture, especially hardwood furniture like from Vitra, Maruni, Design Within Reach’ stuff, etc For my future home, I have a vision in my mind in the style, but I don’t know how to go from my vision to an actual design. I also don’t have a home bought yet, so I guess that doesn’t help. I do have furniture in…

Hi any info for design grants/ fellowships/ open calls / residencies? I was hoping we can pool this community’s info for grants, open calls, residencies, fellowships and youth programs. I will compile them to maybe a shared excel calendar. Format – Type (grant/open call/ etc) : – Program name: – Organizer: – Usually opens (yearly/monthly/random) : – Open for (residents of… / international/age): Example – Type: …

Which one do you prefer? Please help me decide submitted by /u/artidkenn

Need advice on renovating my new workshop while integrating an old mural submitted by /u/Belitanz