My new apartment has kind of an awkward empty kitchen wall. It was renovated with gray vinyl flooring that clashes pretty terribly with the rest of the wood as well although I’m not sure there’s anything that can be done about that. Any opinions and suggestions are welcome!

I read here and barely wfh. But I also do my polish online classes in here.

I have a laptop lap desk but not sure what yall would do! Also please send me any recs for what to put over the coach lol

I’ve realized how important it is to have a space I love being in, and I can always imagine it, but can never quite put it together. How can I make my bedroom more cute and comfortable and “put together”? My style is maximalist/dopamine, but honestly I like a little bit of everything. ANY tips or ideas would be very appreciated! Room is 11.7 x 14.6.

Hello designers of Reddit, please hear my plea and answer my prayers!! Unfortunately, I am a fully grown woman still living in her teenage bedroom (so owned, but by my parents). Well, kind of. I shared a room right up until adulthood when I was finally allowed my own space, so most of my furniture & decorations are either Ikea (lovingly), hand-me-downs, or stuff I bought at anime conventions when I was a youngin. It doesn't reflect me at all and feels very sterile, because I was trying to mimic the 2020 clean anime-nerd aesthetic on TikTok way back in the day, but I haven't touched an anime in at least 3 years.

Suffice it to say, this room is not me. And now that it's becoming more and more apparent that I am not moving out anytime soon, I want to redesign the whole thing and take some risks for the sake of comfort and clawing my way out of depression. Sadly, my perfectionism is holding me back from taking a real risk, so I really need advice and suggestions to bring my vision to life.

The first three photos are, obviously, of my sad, sad room. Please ignore the mess; the covered thing is just a box and some medical stuff. Literally everything but the TV and closet can be moved, changed, painted, etc, etc. Two of them are taken in .5 for brevity, so the actual measurements are provided (as best I could) in the floorplan model I made. I live in the USA and it is in both inches & meters. And the final photo is a collage of (hopefully) real inspiration photos I found. I am unsure of the exact name or wording, but I imagine it's a faux/modern 70s feel with lots of dark wood, furs, warm lights, and color pop/contrast. I am a huge fan of spooky/horror/Halloween, but still want some flexibility to just be cozy and adjust for the season (like being able to make it Christmas-y without doing too much).

Important things to note are (in no particular order):

• ⁠The only current source of light is the desk lamp and the window.
• ⁠The bed is a queen, and the frame is definitely going to be replaced (it being the annoying sort of broken is what inspired me to redo my room). I would like the long side pulled away from the wall to make cleaning & sheet changing easier, but it seems to take up too much space elsewhere.
• ⁠I live in the desert, so please do not suggest anything that produces or stores unnecessary heat (like blankets and lights are a must, but curtains would probably bake and blind me more than anything else), or anything that provides good hiding spaces for spiders & scorpions.
• ⁠The bed must stay on that side of the room, though it can be moved and rotated. My door opens to a hallway facing the entire house and a window to the outside, so it's bad feng shui.
• ⁠I really want a seating area (preferably a 'nook'), as I currently spend too much time in my bed and it's really messing with my mental health. Still, I can't figure out how to fit it into the relatively small space without getting in the way of the closet or facing the door problem again (tho I do crack the door for more privacy without locking my pets out, so it can, ultimately, be put there).
• ⁠It's not shown, but I would love advice for closet organization, too. Currently, I have a dresser and hangers, and my shoes are just loose-leaf, so I know the basics of, like, a shoe rack or organizer. If you have any ideas that worked better for you, please let me know! It's only about 28 inches deep, so it's not as much space as it appears in the floor plan.
• ⁠And finally, the desk is probably the sacrifice that leaves the room, as it's only for storage and my gaming laptop right now. the bookshelf, bed, and nook are all more important.

Some nice things I'd like included:

• ⁠A poster rack. I may not be a huge anime nerd anymore, but I bought a lot of art at cons that now take up space in my closet and aren't exactly resellable. I also don't want to throw it though, because it's a lot of money down the drain for something i don't hate looking at.
• ⁠On that note, I also have a lot of pins and keychains I would like to display in an unobtrusive way, if anyone has any suggestions.
• ⁠I want a rug that's nice to lie on because I keep getting carpet burn while playing with my cats, but again, reference the scorpion hiding fear. And my elderly boy tends to have hairballs on my carpet, as it is his safe space too, so ease of cleaning is a huge bonus.
• ⁠A new wall color would be amazing. I am okay sacrificing heat-comfort for a dark tone like shown in most of the inspo pics. Wallpaper is also welcome, but most patterns scare me.
• ⁠Any fun/helpful additions or decorations you'd like to advocate for are also very welcome here. I really want to romanticize my life, and this feels like a good starting point.

You may still be wondering why I need advice, if I have a good idea of what I want. And the answer is, I truly have never gotten the chance to decorate a room. What little I have done was for the sake of functionality and resulted in the sterile, lifeless room that has, unintentionally, led to a worsening mental state. Sure, my personality peaks out in little ways, but only with things I bought on a whim. Intentional purchasing feels so daunting, and I truly don't understand how to construct a space that is both functional and comfortable. I know it's supposed to be a living, evolving thing, but I struggle to shop with that in mind and really want to reach, at the very least, a base I am happy with. That's part of why the holiday decorating appeals to me: it's easy to remember and buy fun decorations, rather than treating furniture and decorations as anything more than a passing glance. I always fall into the pitfall of seeing things I like, but not wanting to 'waste' money or risk overconsumption (ironic, I know) for something I can't visualize in my space. Which is fair, but again, my sad, lifeless room speaks for itself.

All that to say, I need a change. But I don't know how to change. I get it in the abstract, but applying it to my actual space feels very daunting, and I can't seem to bring the wants and needs in my head to a solid idea to even attempt to mimic. In case you skimmed over that point, I sort of want to use this to romanticize my life and give me a zest for the everyday again.

TLDR: I need bedroom advice for a desert home to make it feel more personable, with a sort of sea shanty/faux 70s vibe that can be decorated for the seasons. The space is a tad cramped for everything I'd like to incorporate (books, bed, nook, storage), so any tips on zoning/spacing are more than welcome. As well as decoration advice for things like the walls, bed, decor, etc, etc.

Hopefully, this is enough information, but I will happily answer any questions in the comments or DMs! If you got through all this, thank you! :3

My living area is huge and awkward and I have no idea how to make it look cute without making it look awkward.

The room in the first photo is where I keep my couch and tv, very simple.

The main room starts in the second photo. It is so large that it makes it hard for me to know how to place furniture. Almost all of my furniture was thrifted pieces so they don’t REALLY match. I would love for it to be more cozy, boho/ eclectic with thrifted pieces where possible. I’m just kinda at a loss on how to make the space functional but also cute. I’m very open to moving furniture around. I would love any advice :)

(Obviously also cat friendly)

Seeking suggestions for my absolute disaster of a kitchen. Important things to know:

• I have small kids - please excuse the mess 🫠
• NYC co-op. Assume absurdly inflated costs, timeline, and general level of inconvenience for even the most minor of renovations, so the more that can be accomplished via cosmetic adjustments, the better.
• Concrete walls. I would love to tear out that stupid pony wall bisecting the kitchen, but it’s not as simple as ripping into drywall.
• No outlets on the wall opposite the appliances/sink. Installing some is probably not in the cards as it would require opening up a wall that is, again, concrete!
• New stove and dishwasher, both in good shape.
• Old fridge and microwave/hood; probably old enough to drink, or at least drive.
• White cabinet with wood countertop is freestanding.
• All cabinetry surrounding the fridge was originally installed on the wall opposite the sink and stove. It was moved, poorly, by the previous owner.
• “Stone” backsplash and wall is actually a thin tile.

im moving into a smaller apartment in two weeks and im stuck trying to design my bedroom. some of my furniture is sentimental, so decluttering isn't much of an option. (unless its swapping my desk for something else.)

i don't have much preference on where my tv should go, thankfully, as im struggling to even find wall space for it. theres a lot of wall decor that isn't included in this drawing too. simply trying to get an idea of how i can position things so its not cramped.

any ideas are helpful! :( the second photo shows my current idea.

I just bought this couch off Facebook marketplace and I LOVE it so much but I’m struggling with figuring out the right rug color to go with it. I’ve accidentally curated a very Bahamas vacation home vibe here by trying to match the blue in the couch, and I think it needs something darker but I’m not sure what. My next thought is a dark teal because the couch has so many colors I don’t really want to add a new one in and teal would complement the light blue? The throw pillow will also not be staying I’m just waiting to replace until I figure out the rug situation.

this is my uni room - and now that i've put posters up it feels off. i'm not allowed to change any of the furniture (bed,wardobe,desk,drawers, shelves) or walls.
i love mid century modern and everything comfortable, warm reds and cream.
if you have any layout or decor ideas im open. wide budget. thank you!

The front room of my home is visible just as you walk in the front door (in the third photo I’m standing directly in front of the door facing in). I use it as my music studio but it’s lacking balance. It kinda just feels like a giant breezeway that you walk past to get to the main hallway. I want to make it a lot cozier so i use it more, as the current feng shui makes me avoid it for the most part. Mostly just needing some tips on re arranging the current furniture, but open to suggestions for decorations/replacing furniture etc

Pic 1 is me standing from the hallway entrance facing towards the front door

Pic 3 is me standing by the front door facing the hallway entrance

I need help figuring out how to organize the layout of my new apartment! I currently have no furniture so there’s opportunity for me to curate the space a little. I am needing a queen size bed so that is something to account for. It also doesn’t have a closet so keep that in mind as well. Help!

Edit: I work from home sometimes so bonus point for a desk or desk/kitchen table hybrid situation

First off - we know the rug is the wrong size. It's a tide over piece from another room. Second - the rug on the step next to the couch is also a tide over thing. It's a functional step we built for our long backed, low rider dog. will eventually make it match the rest of the room!

We really like the rust/green/cream combo we have going but are stuck on what to do about the curtains and rug colour. I feel like these curtains are really close but something is not quite right. (Also stole them from the other room to try, and they look great where they were so I'm happy to put them back). Any advice appreciated!

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Help me make my bedroom seem more like a comfy bedroom and not a cell please!

Want to get a rug for my room but not sure where to place it with my bed and desk. The last 2 slides are possible rug placements I’ve thought of.

I moving in a couple days and I forgot there was a double door closet taking up one of the whole walls and ruined my plan of arranging furniture. Room is 12.1x9.7 square feet

I have a full size bed, a dresser with tv on top, and was going to have chair for reading corner, or love seat in room but probably won’t fit.

I have no idea I never had this much room before.

Hello! I am moving to an apartment with a strange living and dinning room set up. I need to have a WFH set up somewhere in the apartment. I spend a lot of time crafting and doing art and ideally my chaotic space is not in the background of my zoom calls.

i just kinda threw my sutff together rafter moving in but the layout is a bit awkward. The bed feels like it gets in the way/makes the room small.

Reading nook and bookshelves are non-negotiable, but can be moved around of course. I’d prefer prefer to not have the guitars to not be so hidden. I also understand if they need to be sacrificed to another room.

One of the closests works as storage that is rarely used. Don’t mind if one is harder to access.

I know I should get plants once I figure this out. Same for wall decor. Would rather figure out the layout before all that though.

We have taken out the carpet from our house. We can't afford to properly replace the stairs so will need to paint them, as they don't look great as exposed. We could stick on MDF oak veneer on the risers if we really wanted to.

What colour(s) are best for the walls, stairs, banisters, doors?

Done pllennnnty of different mockups but not sure if any are right. Would love to know what the reddit experts suggest xx

Fixing the mold turned into something else 😅
I want a small master bath with a shower and a freestanding tub but I want a powder room that is easily accessible for guests.
The house is quite small. I can get a few more inches if absolutely necessary. The windows and doors can be moved anywhere (showing the exterior wall)
Is this possible?
Will post update as it goes forth.

Hello! I’m trying to design my son’s room - currently only have a full sized bed in there (and not looking to change), but can change the position. He is in elementary school. Looking to add a desk (for homework) and maybe a play table or cozy corner. Open to ideas. He does have a closet, so no need for clothes storage. Thank you so much!

Need help designing a very narrow room (4.0 × 1.8 m)
Hi everyone! I’m looking for ideas for a functional and modern design for this very narrow room. The floor plan is attached.
The goal is to maximize usable space while keeping the room comfortable and uncluttered. I’m open to any ideas, including custom furniture, Murphy beds, loft beds, transformable furniture, or other creative solutions.
I like Scandinavian/Japandi style with light colors and natural wood.
Please keep the room dimensions and the positions of the window and door exactly as shown in the floor plan. I’m looking for realistic layouts that could actually be built.
Any layouts, sketches, renders, or ideas are welcome. Thanks!

I’m looking for a couch and a tv placement and more decor for the back wall and I’m general. Any suggestions for this space?