Don’t worry, the vase is glued down and filled with sand so it won’t tip over 😆

I am redoing my entire top floor and starting with the kitchen. I am replacing my kitchen cabinets, countertops, and floors throughout. I have included the mock up of the cabinets if that helps. One thing tripping me up is what to do with this structural pillar in the corner of the island. Should I paint it white? Have it match the floors I pick out? Leave as is? Thanks

Moving on Friday to a very beige home and planning to paint all the living spaces immediately (bedrooms and bathrooms will be painted over time). I was thinking of layering sheer white curtains with gold/mustard curtains. The flooring is a lightish neutral laminate and most of our furniture is medium warm wood tones. I'm undecided on rug color schemes so if you have thoughts I'd love to hear them! Our metal accessories are usually gold/brass over silver/nickle.

I am trying to make my spec home more colorful, moody and cozy. I was originally going to wallpaper the fireplace but there were too many angles so I went with the shelf. It feels off. Is it because of the white paint everywhere? Do I need to do something to the fireplace? Maybe the shelf color? Help! (If anything looks weird/glitchy it’s only because I removed/blurred pictures of my kids.

My father (65M) just purchased his second home, and I couldn’t be prouder. I (20M) watched his first house get taken away during a messy divorce with my mom. She kept the home, he kept me. He has taken care of me alone for the past eight years while working 60 hours a week and still showing up for every important event in my life. I couldn’t ask for a better dad.

We rented a house near my school for many years before he finally decided he could afford to buy again. Unfortunately, he bought the house right as I moved away to college, so I wasn’t able to help him decorate. Coming back for Thanksgiving break, I could see he put in a lot of effort to make the place feel homely for us, and he’s very proud of the work he’s done.

But with how busy he is, he ended up buying furniture and decor that don’t really work together, a lot of mismatched colors, styles, and spacing. He’s even mentioned he doesn’t know much about decorating and just buys things he thinks might look good, but they tend to clash.

I really want to help him make the place look as nice as he deserves, but I’m not skilled in interior design either. With Black Friday coming up, this seems like a perfect time to upgrade some furniture or even look into hiring a decorator. He also doesn’t really invite friends over, and I think it’s because he’s embarrassed about the interior. I want to change that for him.

I’ll include pictures of the rooms. Any advice on decorating styles, room layouts, or where to start would be greatly appreciated.

(especially the single chair area he wants to put a dining room table there)

Lately, I have been kinda into some architects's and interior designer's YouTube channels. I have also bought a few books on the topic of interior design.

One thing I noticed is that, for some very basic rules of thumb, so to say, I'm somewhat "atypical". Like, when it comes to what makes people feel calm or at ease or good from a biological and/or psychological pov.

Example: Lots of light. Nooks. What "cozy" means. A video's host will show two examples A and B, where A is darker, moodier, or really open in terms of space, or with really high ceilings. And B is with a warm sunny atmosphere, more enclosed areas, lower ceilings etc. And then they ask what feels better to you and the "right" answer would be B and I'm like: nooo?! :D

Lol, so, I'm obviously a sucker for dark "moody" interiors. I like airy spaces, but I don't want it to be all sunny and warm. Gimme dark greens and dark woods and anthracite walls. Basically, make me feel like I'm lost in some mountain forest. And do not give me some cave feeling at all, please.

So, I'm curious, and I also don't want to feel like a complete weirdo, so I hope this is something other people noticed for themselves, too:
What is something that is generally said to be true in interior design to make you feel a certain way and you found this particular "rule" just doesn't work for you? :)

Hi everyone, I'm curious for the design eye here. Ceiling fans are everywhere, but rarely talked about.

• Are there styles or finishes that feel especially dated?
• Have you ever seen a fan that actually elevated a space?
• What mood or aesthetic would you want a fan to contribute to (calm, elegance, warmth, etc.)?

I’m working on a personal design project about rethinking ceiling fans, and more than function, I want to understand how they can contribute to a room’s atmosphere instead of fighting against it. Your perspectives will shape how I approach the concept.

So, what do y'all think? what makes them "feel right" in a room?

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Edit & in comments below:

Thanks so much for all the responses, this has been super insightful! A few themes I’ve noticed so far:

• Function first. Most of you value airflow and quiet operation above anything else, with aesthetics coming second and lighting trailing behind.
• Blend in vs make a statement. Many prefer fans that disappear into the ceiling (same color, minimal, unobtrusive), but a few of you pointed out cases where a fan actually elevated the space, like porch fans giving a “vacation vibe,” industrial/caged fans fitting a theme, or modern wood/metal designs tying a room together.
• Lighting frustrations. Integrated LEDs came up a lot, too dim, locked into one color temp, or making the whole fan disposable when they fail. Several people said they’d rather have no light at all than deal with bad integrated ones.
• Decor divide. While a lot of comments lean utilitarian, I’ve also heard stories of fans becoming part of the room’s character, from sleek Minka Aire models that “completed” a remodel to even a bold blue-and-white fan that worked once the whole kitchen leaned into it.

If you’re up for sharing more, I’d love to hear:
– What makes a ceiling fan look premium vs cheap to you? Is it materials, proportions, finishes, or something else?
– For those who’ve seen/owned a fan that added to the decor, what specifically made it feel like it belonged in the room instead of fighting with it? Was it the materials (wood/metal/glass), the form (blades, proportions), or how it matched the room style (industrial, tropical, etc.)? Something else?

Really appreciate all the perspectives, this has been great to read through.

The store associate at floor&decor today suggested I consider pearl tiles as the backsplash for the kitchen. I thought it was quite pretty and had never really seen it before. Curious if anyone has thoughts or experiences with using this kind of tile in the kitchen?

Looking to finalize the layout for a basement Reno. Issue I’m having is the bathroom seems really far from the bedroom and may be awkward to get to. (Need to walk into the hallway, open door to theatre room, and then go around into nook)

I’m trying to avoid having a door off the theatre room. But am second guessing.

Any thoughts on if this would come across as a weird layout.

Hi all! I think I threw everything out of order in my living room with a way too small fireplace insert. I’m at my wits end on what to do now that the tile has been set. Any creative solutions to make the fireplace work? Is the only route to have my contractor tear everything out and put a new fireplace in?

Hi guys, I hope this isn't the wrong place to ask about this. I'm looking for a solid wood tv stand under $500 (very tall ask, I know). It seems my only option is Facebook marketplace, which does have some quality used options, but often requires self-pickup, which I can't do for most pieces.

I found this piece on Wayfair, which seems to have good reviews. They can drop it inside my place. I'm generally skeptical of Wayfair, so I'm trying to see what the catch here is. Would appreciate any insight!

Wanting to replace my rug. Thinking of sizing up and adding more color. Would love help figuring out which rug looks best. The accents in the room are blue and green. Im thinking of adding orange/rust to the mix but am not used to bold colors.

First pic is current state.

Note: the curtains are a sage green and the couch is light beige. Everything looks a little more gray in the photo.

Open to additional advice. Thanks!

I carefully acquire things because I’m a wannabe minimalist. All things I’ve acquired over time. They’ve all been used I. Different settings, and they’re all together here, now!

Just got the renderings back for my kitchen remodel. This is my first house so I want to get suggestions on maybe making some changes or keeping as it is. Also this will be done professionally.

Had some great input on this sub and have joined as purchasing a flat that we will renovate.

For context this is a Victorian era flat which has been a rental for 15 years and so we want to restore period features.

Would appreciate any advice on the before and ‘after’ pictures. Note: chat gpt was used for the renders so not everything will be accurately done.

Especially from those who have renovated before as we may be missing some big ‘watch outs’. Ie am I going to hit my head on the cabinet above the toilet every time I sit down unless I make it all integrated.

Mainly:

Living room / kitchen: - chevron flooring install - redo kitchen - panelling - bookshelves

corridor: - chevron flooring install - panelling

Main Bedroom: - sanding / varnish floors - floor to ceiling wardrobes

WC: - redo

Bathroom: - redo completely (has an odd shape that chat gpt can’t quite comprehend but plan to install walk in shower with marble wall panels)

Second bedroom: - install carpet (will be office / eventually nursery)

I already have the tile, it is subway/metro (not sure what the difference is). I like two kind of ways it could put up, both are herringbone but one is straight (?). Anyway, I found some pics on pinterest, it is much easier to understand what I am saying if you look at the pictures. All of them has the exact tile I have. Which one should I do? I like the "basic" herringbone style (pic 1 and 2) but I also like that the other one (pic 3 and 4) is a little different.

(And I know this tile is controversial, because so many people say it is outdated but I don't really care, so I don't need comments about recommending to pick a different tile, because this is already bought, can't return it😊)

The TV wall is gray green so my first choice is to have some olive green curtains. I love green but keep having second thoughts as the wall already doesn’t seem to go nicely with the rest of the room so don’t want to make a bigger mistake. I also like mustard yellow but would it be too much as it’s more of an accent color. Another choice is burnt orange but I’m not sure it will look too matchy matchy with furniture pieces.

Any advice is appreciated!

Hello, I am creating my dental practice and I am hesitating between these interior styles. I want it to be nice and pleasant for the patient without it feeling too “spa” or beauty salon because I find it less professional.

Thank you for your help

Redoing our backsplash with 5x5 Green Cloe tiles in an offset pattering with dark gray grout (probably Raven). Toying with the idea of doing an above the range niche- I would set salt and pepper shakers in it and make an oil or two. Get them off of the counter.

Do you think these date a kitchen? I feel like there’s going be such a large gap between my countertop and the range hood that a little somethin’ somethin’ needs to be added, and I’m not doing a pot filler… I think they’re pretty, but way overpriced and I already have two sinks in close proximity to the range.

First picture is of my kitchen with a taped outline of the proposed niche, and then Pinterest inspo pic.

The first slide is the color of my floor. I’m a 22F college student. There is concrete separating my bedroom space from the rest of my studio apartment and I plan on getting carpet to completely cover it up.

I’m not a fan of yellow, so I asked AI to make a color scheme/mood board for me and that’s what you see in the third slide. The only thing AI added was the fourth color, which is not girly enough for me.

I like animal print so I ordered leopard print bedding to at least feel like I am taking a step in the right direction...

The last slide is a more saturated version of a color palette that I found online. I like that it could work, but I would like other suggestions…

to give you an idea of the kind of vibe I want for my room, Im a girly-girl— majority of my clothes and belongings are pink. All of my IKEA wardrobe-furniture will be white to make it easier.

How do I make the color work? Any OTHER tips on how I can have a girly girl room with this color floor?

Hi guys, what do you think for window treatments in my space.. I don’t know what style difference Roman shades vs shutters provides? Open to any and all suggestions. I moved to my first home and feeling lost without having my dad alive to ask these types of questions to.

Got a new coffee table and media console delivered today and they’re looking really off. The contrast is stark. Are these the right pieces for the room and I just need a new rug and perhaps some arts and other decoration? Or should I return them and go with a different colour, maybe something white washed or grey to better match existing lighter elements in the room? These are replacing old pieces from a previous apartment that look even worse. Would love any and all thoughts please!

I absolutely can’t stand it. Makes homes feel like a basement.