we’re rearranging our living room furniture. Our apartment is very small and we’re struggling a bit with defining zones. we want to change the rug (we bought it at a previous apartment) but what size rug should we get? should it run all the way to the TV console? I find it a bit awkward since the door into the room is right in the middle. Would love your advice! (We’re gonna move the lamps too).

Is this rug too busy for my tiny living room? I tried another before and that felt way to “cottage-in-the-woodsy”.

I used to have a cream coloured rug, but it sort of clashed with the furniture.

Pic 1&2: the rug I’m trying out now. Pic 3: the one I rejected.

A big furniture store near me went out of business a few months ago and during the final days of the liquidation day they started blowing things out at 90% off. They we're coming out of the back room with furniture on carts and I was tagging things as sold right on the cart since I am just restoring my house after a fire.

For example this this heavy solid wood slice black coffee table I believe was about $2000 and I got it for $180. I would've never purchased it otherwise because I didn't like the shape but thought if it didn't work, I could sell it and maybe even make a little bit of money. Everything in the room is from the liquidation sale including the lights. The tchotchke's are from HomeGoods with tags still on. Just trying to pull it together the eclectic furniture. Any tips are appreciated

This is an area in my home that used to be an unused small dining room. During the pandemic, a new type of room for socializing in the UK sprang up called a Snug. Its literally jamming furniture in a room that's too small to create a kind of intimate setting. I liked that concept. I my case I would bring my guests in here for drinks and appetizers... kind of a snug / moody VIP lounge that can be a bit over the top so it surprises a little when you see it when you round the corner. The rug is from my mom but it can be used elsewhere.

BTW, those doors go to an unused walkway with a giant wall just 42" away from my house running the length. No problem blocking them entirely as there is another way in if necessary. What works, anything? What should I swap out, or just sell?

I like the cozy style!

I just moved into a new apartment and I'm so bad at home decorating. I get massive indecision paralysis. I've never had an apartment balcony before and my new one is pretty big, about 11 feet by 7 feet.

You see the balcony through floor-to-ceiling glass windows both from my bedroom (the view with the brick wall) and from the living room.

Since the balcony is the prominent feature through all the windows, I want to make it as pretty as possible. Ideally I'd like plants, with lots of greenery (plants that hopefully aren't too hard to keep alive. I'm in Washington, DC, for reference), along with some kind of table/seating arrangement, and something aesthetically pleasing to cover most of the concrete balcony floor.

Literally any and all suggestions welcome (any items/decorations I may not be thinking of, etc.), and I'll answer any questions if anyone has any. Thank you!

I have a very small entryway but am so tired of our shoes being spread out, no place to hang keys.

I thought about a large rack with shoe storage and hangers but can’t stand the idea of looking at it while on the couch. Big cleaning day but usually looks messy anyway.

Small drawing of living room for reference.

I just put these bookshelves together. I do like them, but wish they were a little taller. Is the mirror too tall now? Something feels off but I'm not sure what to do.

Thank you in advance!

Can I cover this space above the stove vent somehow?

I’m moving into a new rental house and the kitchen is giving me the ick 👀 Is there any way to make it look better?? Without any renovations…

This strange room sits behind our family room and is open to it by this half wall with the two pillars. It has a small walk in closet, and is connected to a full bath, but it’s the only bathroom downstairs and the room is small. If I close it up we lose the extra light from the large window which would seriously darken our family room. Help. We’ve been in this house for 6 years and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it.

Hi everyone! I'd love some honest opinions on how my open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is coming together, particularly whether my dining table works with the rest of the space (this is a new build and is far from being complete).

I've included photos of the different elements so you can get a feel for the overall look.

A bit of context:

1. Kitchen dining table: A round marble table with cream and warm terracotta veining and a dark pedestal base.

2. Living area: A cognac leather sofa with a beige textured rug.

3. Kitchen island: Olive green bar stools.

4. Dining chairs: I've ordered the Dutchbone Sara chairs, which have a striped fabric in olive green, sage, mustard, cream, and beige, with walnut coloured wooden frames. These haven't been delivered yet, so the photo is from the website.

5. Pendant light: I'm considering a sculptural terracotta clay bell pendant above the dining table.

The kitchen cabinetry is Halifax Oak by Egger, and the flooring throughout is polished concrete.

I'm aiming for a warm, natural, earthy look with a mix of timber, stone, leather, and muted greens.

I'd really appreciate some honest opinions. Does the marble dining table work with the rest of the room, or does it feel out of place? Do the striped dining chairs tie everything together, or are they too much? What do you think of the terracotta pendant light above the table? Would it complement the marble veining and warm timber, or would you go for something different?

Most importantly, does the overall space feel cohesive, or are there too many different colours, patterns, and materials competing with each other?

I'm happy to hear constructive criticism as I'm still putting the room together and would love some outside perspectives. Thanks!

I need help choosing dining chairs. I have a Pinterest perfect idea of what I want for aesthetics but I know I have to consider real life with 4 kids, baby-10. We got this Perry table from Walmart. Love it, very solid. I want to tone down the farmhouse feel and I’d like to try a mix of chairs, like the two ends being slightly comfier for mom and dad and the sides being simpler for the kids. Any opinions? I’m adding the seagrass chairs from the same brand as table but I know it would be a pain to keep clean. I love the wishbones but are they comfy? The first pic is my latest mock-up but the table will actually be going the other direction. I hate AI design pics but alas..

We have a lot of sliding glass doors in our home, and we are dealing with our blinds this month, and I don't want to make a big mistake.

I am wondering if people have opinions and experiences to share on:

Stacked panel track blinds - these imo are the more attractive option. However, my hesitation is that one of our sets of doors doesn't have clearance on the side, so we will have a permanently have the blinds blocking a good amount of the glass when they are open.

Vertical cellular(honeycomb blinds). This option appeals because of the insulating potential, as well as the small footprint when it's fully open, but I'm worried that it will look downright hideous, and cheap. Also, worth noting that we have a couple of cats.

Grateful for any and all wisdom.