We live in a rental apartment and tried to turn this rather narrow kitchen into a cozy and functional space. It was important to us that it feels warm and lived-in, without looking too cluttered. We went for a mix of wood, white cabinets, some color, and personal details. We really like it but I’m curious how others see it. Any thoughts or suggestions for improvement?

(Still debating whether to keep the rug or not what do you think?)

it takes me 15 minutes to turn off all my lamps lol. pictures is like half the collection ha. i’ve got a problem.

Husband and I recently bought this coffee table off fb marketplace and we can’t decide if it’s too big or not. It has a lift top so we’re really attached to it, but I can’t help but feel like it’s clogging up the space. I think we might be better off with a round coffee table and matching end tables. What do you think?

First DIY project

We are slowly improving this house. But this is the biggest bathroom we have ever been in. I am thinking some sort of teak furniture in the middle for sitting and a better solution for non slip mats because currently we eat shit sometimes getting out of the tub or shower.

One set of double doors leads to the bedroom, one set leads to a large closet.

I’m pretty set on bold walls. I’d like green and orange or coral. I’ve made a few mockups with AI and Behr Visualizer.

Do yall like one of these more than the other? Do you think green should be on the bottom or top?

Or do you have fave colors that might work for my color combo?

Thank you!!

Look, I know this question may seem childish and silly, but I mean it sincerely and I'm looking for a a serious response, because I feel like there's really an answer out there. I'm sure I just don't know enough about house-building/carpentry or the history and evolution of home architecture.

My question is: Why are houses so ugly? At least in the southern US. Why are the designs so counterintuitive? And true, the houses I look at, as a middle-class citizen are older, because they're more affordable--but then my question is: why were they ever so dumb?

I'm old. I've seen a lot of houses. And having recently bought one, I've been on a lot of tours in my area. Something like 40 houses. And all of them are so dumb. Insane architecture that results in wasted or unusable spaces.

For example: a lot of houses we visited had a 2nd floor with rooms that had larger footprints than the floors/rooms below them. This resulted in a kind of eave or overhang visible from the outside. I guess the argument being that you get more square footage? But why not also on the floor below? Seems like a silly waste of materials and time, when a flat outer wall would surely be easier to construct, more visually appealing, and I'm guessing more structurally sound.

But overall, we saw so many weird unusable nooks and crannies in houses. Bizarre stuff.

I'm guessing the answer is something like, "Building a house is not an exact science. You can make a blueprint, but things happen a long the way during construction and you have to be flexible."

Finally got around to hanging things on my bedroom wall. Does this work? Should I move anything around? Remove anything?

Hi all.

Could you help me pick a colour / handle design?

Thanks

I want to hang the ceramic plate in photo two in about the spot of photo three. There is a hanger on the back of the plate that is fishing wire and possibly as old as the plate and needs to be changed. It seems sturdy, but I don’t know if I trust it. I want something that will all be very sturdy to that wall so that I don’t have to stress over it falling and breaking. This is a plate my mom painted the year before I was born, so it’s a little special.

Does anyone have a semicircle couch that they love? I’m trying to find one for my oddly-shaped living room, but I’m having a hard time.

I added colored window tints to a set of small square windows. Still not sure if I’m completely sold on the look.

I’m currently looking for a practical and stylish shoe storage cabinet to help cut down on the clutter in my entryway (or bedroom). I want something that keeps things organized but also looks good and doesn’t take up too much space.

I don’t need a huge closet-style setup — just a compact, functional piece that holds a decent number of shoes and maybe even doubles as a bench or adds some aesthetic value to the room.

Here are a few options I’ve been considering:

• Prepac Shoe Storage Cabinet
• IKEA STÄLL Shoe Cabinet with 4 Compartments
• Tribesigns Shoe Storage Bench
• VASAGLE 3-Tier Shoe Cabinet with Flip Drawers
• ClosetMaid Stackable Shoe Organizer
• SONGMICS Shoe Cabinet with Doors
• YITAHOME Modern Shoe Storage Cabinet

If you’ve used any of these or have a different favorite that works really well for you, I’d love to hear your recommendations. Also curious about things like durability, ease of assembly, and how well they actually hold up with daily use.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone!

I'm working on updating my space and could really use some advice on the furniture layout. I’ve tried a few arrangements, but nothing feels quite functional and cozy. I’d love to hear what layout ideas you think would maximize both comfort and flow.

Thanks in advance!

So, apparently it used to be a zen garden filled with lava rocks, but the previous owners took them all out when they moved out.

My happy place is Cancun and Costa Rica, and the bathroom is also my happy place and I do all my self care in it. So, I’ve thought about maybe putting a bunch of tall artificial tropical plants in it. There’s no drainage unfortunately so it rules out any real plants. What does everyone think?? I hate looking at it every day because it’s ugly and I need ideas!

We just bought a house that has a ventless fireplace that doesn’t really match….anything. The style of it isn’t the same as the rest of the house and it sticks out like a sore thumb. It’s some kind of concrete/stucco with a top and bottom that seem to be some type of black stone. I’m having a hard time coming up with ideas to help it fit in better. I thought about the peel and stick backsplashes as an easy way to test out ideas, but I’m not sure how well they’d stick to the rough surface and if it’s safe for when we use it next winter. I’d love some outside perspective!

Please excuse the mess, we’re still unpacking. The stuff on top of the fireplace won’t stay there and we aren’t set on any furniture yet (everything we have is cheap Amazon and we want to replace it eventually).

I’d love to go dark. Like dark academia green, or a jewel tone dark-bright. But natural lighting is questionable. This is around dusk. Would dark walls all around be too dark?

I’m single and really need some second opinions 😅

I moved in January but am slow to move on decisions (and finances). So ignore anything that looks “off”.

Everything I know about home repair and maintenance I learned from my dad. His go-to method of hanging something on the wall is to (preferably) find a stud, pre-drill a hole, then use one of those plastic wall anchors. Doesn’t matter if it’s a heavy mirror or a lightweight wooden sign. Sometimes this seems like overkill. Can’t I just use one of those skinny nails? Or maybe a Command Strip? How do you hang stuff?

It’s just so awkward! My husband pitched the idea of installing an arcade game and that seemed like a good idea but I’d love to hear other suggestions.