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Should backsplash lines flow in the same direction as the lines in the counter tops?

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Should backsplash lines flow in the same direction as the lines in the counter tops? Hello. We are STILL trying to figure out our back splash. The veins in the counter to run horizontal. Is there a rule of thumb for how the flow of the backsplash should be? For example, the one on left I consider vertical where the one in the right is considered horizontal. submitted by /u/KaleidoscopeOk2677

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Need advice on desk positioning in room vs daylight to eyes

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Need advice on desk positioning in room vs daylight to eyes Hello everyone, I’m facing a small problem with the light source coming into my room. To clarify, this is not direct sunlight, but rather indirect, which of course is still bright. The problem I am currently having is that my left eye is getting daylight while the right eye is not. It sounds a bit excessive, but I spend most of my daytime in fro…

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Any tips for studying interior design in australia?

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Any tips for studying interior design in australia? Hi all, im looking for advice on what I should do. I’m an artist, taking courses for studio art in California as an International student. I mainly want to be a set designer for film, but interior design has always been in mind too. It was one of my dreams to study and move to Australia, and right now I see an opportunity. I wanted to know good …

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Wood windows

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Wood windows We will be using wood/aluminum clad windows on a coastal home. We are debating – Fir windows with painted trim, fir windows with minimal fir trim, or painted windows and trim. Any thoughts on black vs white if we go painted? I feel like sticking with natural wood windows is a simple way to go but I don’t want to take away from the bay view. Also…

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Question about hiring Interior architect firm

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Question about hiring Interior architect firm Hello everyone, I am starting a 24/7 open gym business, and I want to hire an interior architect firm for designing and building the interior, but I have some questions about the process. Lets say I hire the firm and they build the first venue for my business then it becomes successful, so I want to open another venue in another district. In th…

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Color help! Yellow Living room color w/ fireplace

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Color help! Yellow Living room color w/ fireplace The TLDR: the wall is yellow and we don’t like it! We want a color to brighten and expand the space. Colors shown are samples we had lying around – not committed to these specific colors. Brick and carpet will likely remain “as-is”. We just bought our house (yay!) it was meticulously maintained, but it is dated. However, the seller freshly pai…

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I don’t know what to do with this space in the corner

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I don’t know what to do with this space in the corner Redecorating my small room so I recently bought a desk, shelves, and bed frame from FB marketplace. I need any idea of what to put on the wall and underneath the window. I live alone and starting a vinyl record collection so thinking of using a Vinyl record stand and using it as a nightstand. I would like to have a stool or accent chair so some…

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Need Help with Setting up 3 Season Porch

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Need Help with Setting up 3 Season Porch I just finished installing new flooring in my porch and now I need to decide on décor that’ll work with the space. The room size is 9’x11′. In addition to the coffee table and accent cabinet, I’m looking to furnish it with an area rug, a couch against the back wall, and an end table with lamp in the corner. Goal is to have a cozy place to relax …

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Which 3D Room Planner Is Better?

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Which 3D Room Planner Is Better? Hi! Out of curiosity, which 3D room design tool is better? Ikea’s, Living Spaces or Pottery Barn’s? I would love to hear detailed feedback on why, and any pros or cons they have. (: submitted by /u/AriannaUsher

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What color area rug would suit this room? Trying to make it Japandi.

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What color area rug would suit this room? Trying to make it Japandi. Really need help to pull this room together. Got two samples to try to match that color from the model I made of my living room (samples shown in second pic). But both look way too dingy and dirty against the Boucle couch. Is the third picture any better? Still waiting on that sample but not sure if it’ll be any better than the two I’ve already …

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Need help to decide the right chair size

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Need help to decide the right chair size Hello We recently bought 2 arm chairs for living room. We plan to buy a 3 seater sofa to go in front of the 2 arm chairs as well. Just have a feeling the 2 arm chairs are too small for the living room. What do you guys think? submitted by /u/Quiet-Army-8250

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Temporary bathroom facelift

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Temporary bathroom facelift We just bought our first home and have some quirky bathrooms. I would love some help figuring out how to give our larger bathroom a temporary facelift before we can afford a full remodel in a few years. We’re already planning on swapping out the light bulbs for something softer and replacing the mirrors with one larger mirror but would love help…

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Which paint colour to go with this wallpaper?

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Which paint colour to go with this wallpaper? We’ve got this wallpaper to go onto 1 wall in our lounge, we’re then thinking one of the end colours to go on the adjacent wall to the right and the middle colour going on the wall opposite the wallpaper wall and the wall to the left. Not sure which end colour to go for however, the left colour for more of a bluey green or the right one which is…

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thoughts on exposed beam design concept

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thoughts on exposed beam design concept Alright, so apparently it is difficult to put up beams in a specific room due to what is in the way on the ceiling (vent fans, lights, smoke detectors, etc) for it to flow nicely and I do not want to spend the money moving things around. My question is what about the concept of a room with beams not all going in one straight line. What if it alm…

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Colors/Design style to match old furniture

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Colors/Design style to match old furniture I have some furniture that’s I’m attached to due to the quality/age of it. I’m moving soon and the girlfriend loves mid-century modern wooden furniture, but these might clash. Thoughts on any of the following: -Colors to tie these into a room (the house has all white walls , bedroom has beige carpets, living room light gray st…

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Is it possible to do an open plan kitchen dining area and still maintain the character of the house? 1930s, uk

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Is it possible to do an open plan kitchen dining area and still maintain the character of the house? 1930s, uk We’re looking at a 1930s semi, pretty standard layout really. One option to make it work a bit better for us is to remove the wall between the kitchen and rear reception room. We feel this will instantly take away any originality of the reception room though. Are there any good examples of an open plan area that has maintained its features/orig…

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Changing Careers

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Changing Careers I’m interested in pursuing a career in interior design. I’ve been in marketing for 11 years and I’m looking to do something a bit more creative. I’m curious what everyone’s thoughts are on education. Does anyone respect a certificate in interior design or do I need at least an Associates? submitted by /u/cschlittenhart

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Seeking advice on lighting issues

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Seeking advice on lighting issues Hey everyone, I’m reaching out because I’m struggling with some serious lighting issues .Recently, things have taken a turn for the worse, as I can no longer see myself clearly in the mirror—I just look dark all the time. Now, it’s not about hating being dark, but rather not being able to properly tend to my skin issues and feeling ashy in the …

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