73 Home Design Choices That Got People Talking (For Better Or Worse)

I moved 2 years ago in a condo apartment and I wanted to try a new style than my last which was a lot more eclectic and dark. I thought I’d try some neutral colors but now I deeply regretting it and the worst part is my couch. I got it from Nellis Auction and the listing showed an incorrect image. We ended up keeping it anyway but it’s soooooo ugly and cheap looking. I hate it but I don’t really want to spend money on a new one right now. Is there anything I can do to make this thing look better? I know it needs a good clean but the fabric is just falling off the bone.

Subject2Change: Decorative pillows, replace the boring ones. Gray on light gray is the issue, ya just need pops of color

Long time lurker, first time poster. Just bought our first house and working room by room with our bedroom up first! I love the furniture we landed on my struggling with wall art. I have ambder sconces I’d like to incorporate as bedside night lights. What would you do with these walls?

Winter_Dot_9393: It’s fine, but you could put a light on each of the night tables or on the wall above the bed. And art above the bed. It can just be a poster of a landscape or something, it doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Or lights above the bed and a poster on the long wall on the right site in the picture

i thought i had gotten green paint but its more teal, im trying to go for a boho/ cozy vibe. any colors that match? what would you guys add?

Such_Grand_9261: I think a medium-sized beige tapestry could be hung right in the middle above the sofa, or two layers of wooden suspended shelves could be installed to hold small green plants. Finally, the dark curtain should be replaced with a beige one.

I've decided to remodel my living room space a little, buying a smaller couch that opens up into a bed (better than a large normal couch like the one I have now for sleeping, and fits my space better since the one I have is way too wide and deep for the space I have) and turning the TV bench 90 degrees towards where I want to put the couch.

My question is now, how do I solve the TV "corner"? I was thinking of moving the IKEA's BESTÅ you can see in the picture behind the light grey TV bench to create a separation for when you enter the room, and put a wall slat divider between the TV bench and the cabinets, maybe 150/160cm tall (not to the ceiling), like these ones. This is to cover the back of the TV which would be exposed to people walking in into the living room.

Any feedback on this? Any suggestions? I'm open to every change, small or big, I'm trying to use what I have before buying new things. The only thing I'm afraid is that the cabinets I have will "push" the TV too close to the couch, or look weird once you enter the room because they will block the view, but honestly it's the only option I found to fit the new couch and have the TV in front of it.

Nonomomomo2: I don’t mean to be critical but that is a very difficult plan. Have you seen it in 3D? I don’t think it will work as well in real space as it does on plan.

Having your TV block off a huge chunk of your lounge like that is going to really feel cramped and annoying after a few days.

The good news is nothing you’re doing costs money or is irreversible, so just move things around to block it out for a couple of days and see how it feels!

Candy_Lawn: family photos always work going upstairs. else a mix of prints, photos, hangings, paintings, sculptures etc.

I want to renovate my bathroom. I’d like to make it feel lighter and more modern, improve storage, and get rid of the bulky framed shower doors. Ideally, avoid moving the plumbing unless there’s a strong reason to.
For anyone who has renovated a similar bathroom in NYC:
- Do you have design recommendations?
– What should I specifically ask contractors about regarding waterproofing and ventilation?
– How did you choose between contractors beyond just price and online reviews? Is there anyone you’d recommend?

Also interested in hearing what timelines and unexpected issues people encountered in apartments.

Oxjrnine: That vintage tile is actually quite beautiful

If it’s in good shape, maybe refresh the grout

And then lean into modern interpretations of the accessories and fixtures that would go with that tilev

I am not sure how to decorate this living room for the life of me. There are only two walls where the TV and couch can go. There is a radiator on the window wall and no outlets.

I’m not trying to drop a ton of money but I’m willing to sell, replace, buy whatever I need to in order to make this cozy.

Once caveat is that I can only use command strips to hang, which is a pain. I cannot drill into the wall as far as I can tell because it’s brick behind it.

I typically like scandi, mid century type decor but I want it to feel relaxing and cozy but I’ll settle for put together at this point

DetentionSpan: This may be stooopid, but can you use command strips to hold metal conduit for a cutting rod? Put the command hook on the left wall and the right wall, with the conduit snug? Do they make tension rods that long???

Temporary wall paper behind the tv could be cute.

I like your space. There’s nothing wrong with minimalism!!! Everyone’s gonna say get a plant. :)

AI suggested this rug for my living room but it seems a little too monochromatic. Any suggestions for a different rug or colour?

Daisy_Dreams0429: I’d go for something with a subtle pattern or a bit of color to break up the monochromatic look. Maybe a muted blue, green, or warm neutral could add some contrast while still keeping the room cohesive.

It’s dark and I’d like a more modern look but I’m getting mixed reviews on painting it or leaving it the way it is

PittyPat4778: Painting doors more of a contrast like blue or green, then pick up that color in a small rug, hopefully easy to wash kind. Dont paint walls.

We went with a light color theme and added some small wooden furniture pieces to keep the room feeling clean and open.
The two sofas are from our old house. We don't wanna replace big furniture right now, so we brought them here. It also helps avoid some unnecessary spending.
For the lighting, we added a few different light sources. At night, the room feels much warmer and softer.
We skipped drilling holes in the wall and didn’t want a bulky tv cabinet. A movable tv stand works better since we can change things around later.

alicat777777: This layout is all wrong and the lamps are oddly placed as well.

what color/style rug do you recommend to go with this blue couch? I like modern/ moody /cozy/ warm MCM vibe.

Wonderful-Teach8210: My couch is similar, and I have an oushak rug (cream base, main colors: faded red, orange, blue & olive). If that's too traditional, go for something with lots of texture and bold structure like these. I like the Xola Rug quite a bit FWIW.
Target: Levine Mid Century Modern Geometric Rug
All Modern: Jason Wu Hand-Woven Geometric Rug or Xola Multi Hand-Tufted Geometric Wool Rug

I’m looking for ideas to make my living room feel warmer and cozier. Right now it feels a little empty and cold.

I’m already planning to:

- Make the curtains wider so they extend wall-to-wall.
- Add a dining table under the pendant light.
- Replace the square coffee table with something that fits the room better.

What else would you change? Rug, lighting, wall decor, plants, pillows, colors, etc.?

KawaakariMedaka: Just don't buy anything else beige grey or brown and you'll be fine

So stale. What do I do

Clarknt67: First order of business: Pick a color palette. Then figure out how to apply it.

Minimum-Bobcat8768: Colorful rug, curtains hung high up, wall art

It is a 10ft×10ft room

Additional-Dare7871: get a frame for the bed to raise it off ground, I would switch where bed is and where that desk thing is and have the feet of the bed pointed towards the closet, this would maximize space. from there you'll just need to decorate. get a nightstand, bookshelf or shelves, yk.

Hi there, I have no idea what cushions to use, colours, number, sizes. Also no idea what rug to use and whether the furniture even makes sense. I have a young kid so need to leave his little table. But maybe I can add a big painting? Some plant in the corner behind the one seater? I normally don’t like a lot of colour and prefer less than more which makes it very hard to know what to do add. Heeelp!

Unlikely-Sleep2792: Add plants a rug and more artwork

Deciding which bath mat works best here. The bathroom is already pretty “busy” with turquoise/teal paint, small hexagon tiles (mostly white with black accents), and a flower pattern metal thing behind the mirror. The bath/shower itself is simple with white subway tiles.

BackgroundFresh457: Plain black

trixie102: Choose the thinnest floor mat, not a thick absorbent one.
I recently purchased new bath mats that were thick & cushy “hotel quality”. They were very absorbent and luxurious.
That was the issue. They held so much water, that when washing, they weighted a ton, and when the washing machine began the spin cycle, the weight knocked the washer drum off balance. We had the washer fixed. We tried washing the rug alone, it happened again. We ditched the rugs.

Hey guys, apologies for the odd pic my camera doesn’t have 0.5 but I have a pretty small bedroom (double size bed) and after decorating everything with ikea, kinda realized it looks really barren and dark and dim.

I don’t really want to replace anything except for the lamp and maybe the 4 cube table?? but I am desperate for opinions to add things to liven up the room without making it feel too small! I don’t get a lot of natural sunlight despite the window so I have to have the light on to ensure it stays bright enough.

The opposite wall is just a sliding mirror built in robes and a window

Currently I’m looking for a set of dried flowers and a sheepskin offcut to throw on top of the cube unit and a decent sized poster to hang on the wall of my bed.

What kind of colours can I add or rearrange furniture to optimise my living situation?

My ideal room is a mid century modern-esque bohemian style room with lots of warmth and contrasting but complementary colors and personality!

Charming_Amount_971: Honestly some brighter bedding with fun art and a coordinating rug would be great.

Please give me your ideas for a furniture setup for this room. The challenge is that there are 4 points of entry in this room. 2 are exterior doors.

QueenK59: U-shaped seating area I front of the fireplace. Casual dining table in the foreground. 2 occasional chairs with table and lamp between them. (Or a pool table!)

(Unhung family photo blocked out). I HATE these blinds, so I’d like to cover them up. But I’m not sure how I could do curtains here because it’s the whole wall. I rent, so, while my landlord probably wouldn’t oppose me swapping them out for a more high end shade/blind option, I’d rather not spend the money.

downsideup9494: You can hang a rod that spans the whole wall and have 4 curtains, 2 that cover the door, one each for the windows. When open, they would all move to the spaces between the windows and the door. You would need rod supports halfway between the windows and the door, to keep the rod from sagging, but the problem I see is that it doesn't look like there's enough space between the window frames and the side walls for end supports.

We just got a new door installed and we love it. The outside has a tint so during the day you can’t see inside. But at night, if a light is on in the house, you can very clearly see inside. Looking for suggestions on ways to keep the door private at night but keep the view to the outside clear during the day.

skittlazy: Is it a metal door? If so, you can buy magnetic curtain rods and add sheer curtains or more opaque ones

SMKnightly: Curtains or blinds? Roman blind would look good. Also, it’d be very easy to break in with the window down so near the locks…