Seeking layout ideas on new apartment My wife and I are into a new apartment in a month and are open to any/all creative ideas to make a functional, comfortable, and stylish living/dining space. Here’s the snapshot of the living/dining area out of our floor plan. We already have furniture for the bedrooms (cropped out of this floor plan) but are an absolute blank slate for living/di…

Floor plan help floor plan reduction due to zoning restrictions Help. We recently learned from the architect that, due to zoning restrictions, we can’t build to the size we originally planned. Since this is a nonconforming lot that we knocked down, we want to avoid variances. We believe we can still achieve our goals by finishing the basement, but we want to ensure the house flows well into it. The architect share…

Vintage sofa, yes or no I’m so conflicted. I found a beautiful vintage sofa but theres significant discoloration. I don’t plan to keep the cushions on the back it’s cushioned without them but I’m mostly worried about the ease of cleaning it. I have a toddler and puppy, we don’t eat on the couch but it’s a busy household here. I also worry about fabric rips. I’ll share …

What vinyl plank flooring would look best with these cabinets? submitted by /u/polartex

Just finished this wall This is one wall we did in our house during a project that spun completely out of control, but this wall is my favorite part of the entire renovation. submitted by /u/AceTrentura

Need help picking Trim color! Trim/door color All of the trim is currently brown and we are changing all the doors to white. What color trim would look best? Walls are White Dove. We painted all windows and baseboard heating in White semi-gloss, so should we stick with that? I just don’t want it to feel too white!! Colors on the trim are: Revere pewter White semi gloss Onyx …

How to retain this bathroom’s charm while making it more functional? The home we just purchased has a very cute pink and green bathroom. While we find it charming, some elements need updating like the grout, wall coverings (paint/wallpaper), and light fixtures. We have plans to do a larger overhaul in about 5 years, but in the meantime what would you do to make it more functional (and pleasing to the eye) now? T…

What wood should I use for a new desk? I was looking to get a new desk and was wondering what wood type would complement the wall? I was thinking Pine or Walnut but they give off completely different vibes. submitted by /u/PianoAcademic6916

Kitchen island not parallel with counters Finishing up a kitchen reno and just realized the island is not perfectly parallel with the counters. It’s only 1/2” off but I notice it (39” From counter on one corner, 39.5” at the other corner) It’s not the slab that’s off it’s the island itself. Is this small misalignment worth mentioning? Is it an easy fix? submitted by /u/Successfu…

Ideas for this mini home I’m adding night stands to the bed but this little studio home, what else would make it feel more “homey”? submitted by /u/Flashy-Gap-3039

What color to paint my cabinets? submitted by /u/jordanht11

Mirror Size Help Please!! Any input in this would be greatly appreciated. I have an 86 inch sofa that I want to put a mirror over. There’s a mirror I fell in love with, it only comes in two sizes, 47 inches & 70 inches. Would either work and/or which size would be better. Thank you so much!! submitted by /u/pmproto

Need Design Ideas for Bedroom Wall with Horizontal Window Behind Bed + Study Table Hi everyone! I need help designing a bedroom wall that has a large horizontal window behind the bed. I also want to add a study table on the left side of the wall. The wall is a bit unique because of the window placement, and I’d love to see ideas that blend the bed, window, and study table into a clean, modern look. Any suggestions or visual re…

Choosing the right LED for under a burgundy shade I have a floor lamp with a burgundy shade, and I cannot seem to get the correct LED bulb in terms of color temperature to maximize the burgundy of the shade. Both that I’ve tried (one 3000K and one 3500K) make the color appear yellowy and washed out. Help? submitted by /u/Adventurous-Rich5407

Need help adding more shelves Hi everyone! We recently moved into our new house. As you can see the Montessori toy shelf is taking up the fireplace, and a lot of other toys, and electronics are laying on the floor. I am looking to add some shelves on both the side of the TV wall to add pictures, art pieces etc. And a cabinet in the bottom as a storage area. I don’t know whe…

Uncentered Dining Room Lighting I’m trying to figure out the best combination of a dining table and lighting for this space, given that the ceiling’s electrical point isn’t centered in the room. Ideally, we want a dining table that seats six, but we’re open to one that seats four daily and extends to six when needed, since it’s just my husband and me. I’m considering: 1. Round…

Long but narrow windows I love my 10 ft ceilings and the amount of light these windows are bringing in but they’re throwing me a curveball trying to figure out curtains. Any thoughts? Paint coming soon submitted by /u/JuiceCupParty

Curtains for different size windows in the same room? My living room has two windows on perpendicular walls that are the same width, but end at different points in the wall in height. Any ideas for how I can hang curtains that would hide that? They’re also quite far off the ground, so would floor length curtains be the best option or should they be shorter? https://preview.redd.it/thrcwd7p1qhe1.jpg…

Advice for living room with big sofa. The rooms is still not furnished yet. Any thoughts on configuration and/or furnishing to make the sofa feel less imposing? submitted by /u/Ok-Leg-842

Where do I place the curtains/curtain rod! Help!! Does anyone have any ideas where I should place the curtains/rod to compliment this 90s style front room window? Thank you in advance 🙂 submitted by /u/vicrayk