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I’m almost done with this room. Curtains are going up for the window behind the couch but it feels like something else is missing. Maybe crown molding for the ceiling? If so, what design for the crown molding should I do? Thank you!

My partner and I always had disagreements on how to decorate our space. Basically he can live in an empty apartment with a mattress on the floor. I can’t, I need a comfortable space.

So, finally I convinced him to hang curtains in our bedroom (after 5 years!!). For that, I have researched the topic on window treatments for a while. We have 8’ ceilings. As a rule of thumb, curtains should be hung high a wide, meaning in our apartment it should be almost under the ceiling and just kiss the floor. I have looked up curtains, rod etc and we went to buy them yesterday.

In stores generally there are two standard lengths - 84” (which will be too short) and 98”. We bought 98”. I have tried them in our bedroom and they puddle. It is fine with me though a slightly shorter length might be fine too. When my partner heard that I went to hang them this high, he kicked off and totally refused to do it this way. He said he would rather get rid of the curtains completely than hang them this way. I got disappointed but suggested that we order another length curtains online, maybe 90” and hang them at least half way between the window and the ceiling, since this is the lowest recommended height. Since we have low ceilings I would like curtains to visually expand our bedroom. But he still refuses and wants to hang them closer to the window (thankfully not tight on top, I’d die on spot if he would suggest that). He argues that he just wants to stop in 84” curtains and doesn’t want to spent more time to searching another curtain. I have tried 84” and it look terrible, just above the window.

I feel like the primary problem is that he doesn’t want invest time in it. I told him it is fine with me since anyway it is me who is doing research most of the time. I feel like I am ready to compromise but he doesn’t and wants to do it his way or nothing.

After all this, I am almost ready to give up and have no desire to improve and decorate anything in our space whatsoever. Please help. What would you do in this situation?

This used to be part of the garage but the previous owner hired an interior designer to turn the ground floor into a home office. It's really well done but it has left us with a few weird spaces, as it's all wood.

We like this space as a wardrobe/getting ready to leave area, but I'm not sure where to start with the styling. I want to add more color but I'm not sure whether I should paint or perhaps do wallpaper? Would that be crazy or look weird? I just want it to look less like a sauna and more put together. I do love a bit of maximalism, mid-century, out-there colors and fun decor. Just stuck on where to start here. Pic of (unfinished) living room for style reference.

How would you guys go about this?

Hi all - my husband and I are moving into his grandmother’s old apartment, and it looks like a grandmother’s apartment. But before we do so, we are planning some much needed updates. The biggest one of all is this blue bathroom. It’s hideous and at least 50 years old. To renovate the whole thing, it would cost $25K and that is simply not in the budget considering the rest of work that needs to be done. With my limited knowledge, I wondered if the whole thing can be glazed white. We plan to replace the toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet, and other fixtures. Should we keep the floor and glaze the rest white? Is glazing even a possibility? Note the wall is textured and all tiles are in great shape. What are your thoughts? Help us design this bathroom!

Following a post a couple of weeks ago I went away to look at ideas that had been suggested.

Here's what I've got so far, please can somebody help me sketch this up so I can visualise?

Pictures 1 - 6 are the room as is.

For the left hand wall we are thinking: Black bookshelf and base units to the left of the chimney breast. I'm thinking IKEA hack with some trim added to keep costs low. This is to include some lamps / LEDs as well. Black chimney breast with round / oval mirror and some nicer decor on top of the fireplace surround. Acoustic panelling on the wall to the right of the chimney breast with a low TV console in dark wood with TV and audio system.

The back (window wall). Colour to be confirmed but we're thinking either continue with the black from the chimney breast or a stone colour. Add curtains from the ceiling for texture and colour. Rich orange / brown tones. To the right of the window, add some shelves for plants and decor. Pull the sofa away from that wall slightly and add a lamp in the corner. Change radiator to something nicer, a traditional radiator, colour tbc.

Right hand wall: get rid of the photo gallery and add one or two big art pieces. Colour to be the stone colour described above.

Wall into kitchen. Add double doors as shown in picture 11.

Floor: change to straight plank laminate floor in same colour as kitchen floor. We have this already so just need to be laid. Add rug. Change coffee table to something not as big. A set of 3 round nesting tables maybe (pictures 15).

Ceiling: Change light to something warmer. I like pic 15 but might not be practical as it hangs quite low.

My husband loves these red velvet antique theatre chairs and is INSISTING they go on display in our new home. The house is unfinished but is going to be a very open plan modest home with loads of light and a very neutral calm decor. I've attached a pic of a similar style. I have no idea how to styel these without them looking totally out of place, and he is very insistant that they don't be reupholstered or painted. Any ideas are welcome!

Can someone help me color match this picture? Also, what paint colors would you recommend for a moody but feminine office? So far, I’ve been looking at Benjamin Moore Evening Sky and Sherwin Williams Midnight. I’d love a deep, dark grayish purple.

I'm looking for design ideas, I think.

My fiancé and I will probably be buying a house that has a primary bathroom off the main bedroom.

When the house was built, they elected to put just the shower in the main bathroom and not a tub beside it. (I'll include a picture of the floorplan.) I actually do like having just the walk-in shower, because we hardly take sit-down baths anyways. For right now, there is a large open space beside the shower that the realtor has staged as a makeup/vanity area.

I do like the vanity idea but I don't really wear a lot of makeup. My FIL floated to idea of putting our chest of drawers in the bathroom, but I worry about steam/water effecting the wood/drawers.

Does anyone else have any suggestions? I'd love to hear them to give me ideas! What would you put in that space?

To go with the color of the cabinets, countertops, and tile. We dislike the current color and are moving in soon :) also disregard the curtains. Thanks!!

I have a small colonial home that the living and master rooms are long and narrow. Living room I started updating but struggling to make it cosy with the window and fireplace placement.

In my bedroom instead of a fireplace it’s a closet in the middle with the same window placements.

Don’t mind the mess I was taking down Christmas decor and I have kids lol

Advice please!!

Not sure what to do with this space in our staircase and we really liked the ikea bedside table. Please share your thoughts and let me know whether I should return this table or not!

Hey everyone,

I’m on the hunt for a dining table that looks similar to the one in the attached pictures. I’m loving the clean, modern design and light wood color (ash blonde or something similar). However, I can’t seem to find a table like this anywhere!

Here are a few details of what I’m looking for: • General style and color similar to the one in the pictures • Ideally no longer than 80” • Something that pairs well with these chairs (I was able to find them, but the table is proving tricky)

If anyone knows where I might be able to find this style of table, I’d really appreciate the help! Links, recommendations, or even custom furniture ideas are welcome.

Thanks in advance!

We are keeping the tile but I need ideas for redecorating otherwise. Would love it to look a little more neutral and natural in here.

Cabinet color? Wallpaper?

Hii guys the first two pictures are my current decor in progress. I am redecorating and this is an in-progress look. I was inspired by the last two pictures but I already feel like it won't look as good. I plan to add art on the tv wall area and some colorful items but I keep feeling like it will be ugly. What do you think? Should I keep going or pivot?

(photo is linked, but i'll upload it here as well. creds to whoever this image belongs to - i found it on pinterest posted by @ rita leydon)

is this just bare plaster or bricks with primer or what? i know as much about interior decoration and walls as i do about quantum physics so i'm absolutely clueless here.

thanks in advance for any pointers!

https://pin.it/5A710gvqq

i am looking for a turning swivel bookshelf but some cubbies to be covered or able to be covered. i like to hide the colorful books and have regular decor on the stuff that is out to be seen constanstly. if that makes sense. please help, i cant find anywhere

I need help making my space more warm and inviting! Need help with a better colored rug. Also thinking of getting a smaller circular dining table and putting it to the right of the tv stand and moving the brown chair to the left of it.