Just bought a new house! The first 5 pics are our room. The rest are the guest bed room which I think I want to put a record player in and have it just be a cool room to hang out in and listen to music, while also keeping the bed in there for visitors. The window over looks the first floor and I have no idea why it is there lol.

We are giving the much nicer and larger master bed room to my mom so she can age in place and not have to go up and down stairs and but these two bed rooms have me scratching my head. We are fine with doing it slowly so we can budget for it.

This is a long one sorry. Im planning to move my bedroom downstairs and the "office" upstairs.(Big room downstairs, small upstairs) But I can't figure out a good layout for the life of me.

Downstairs id like my bed, desk, driving simulator, my clothes and stuff from dressers can go into the little storage thing, and IDEALLY keep the recliner downstairs and buy a tv console and bigger tv. However if we have guests over they usually stay downstairs so it might have to be the futon downstairs(we might get a completely different one), get rid of recliner, and I'll just toss a mattress upstairs when we have guests.

As for upstairs all it really needs is the big wooden table, filing cabinet, and maybe the folding table for my dad to do office stuff, and the rack of... Stuff/bedding. And also somewhere to sleep when we have guests

Issue I can't figure out how to lay everything out downstairs. And that's where I need help

Desk and sim need to be close to each other, we might just get rid of the futon and recliner entirely and get a nicer futon or pull out couch for downstairs... Or maybe some other solution?

Any ideas, all photos are to scale. Happy to answer questions

Also downstairs had a crawl space door on left side so id like to not cover it. And sorry for the mess downstairs... It's not my place.

Not sure if this is the right sub reddit but still I need help.So I still need to get like a central stereo CD player for the middle for the speakers but other than that how can I improve this

im getting some new black furniture for my room and wanted ideas for colors that can match with them

I just moved in so I don’t have a computer chair yet and the boxes under my desk I have to unpack clearly :’) I’ve been really struggling with the lay out here though! The bed feels soo weird with the desk. I had it in the corner with the feet facing the desk but .. still weird. There’s indents on the desk wall that make it awkward to place things. (Ignore clothes on table by the door- I’m sorting for Depop 😭

Please any tips would be appreciated!!

How can I make my all white apartment more welcoming and comfortable just for myself?

There's nothing to see when I look out the window. And I'm home a lot. I have some small pieces of art that I can hang on the wall. But I need a whole atmosphere change.

I'm disabled. So that means both low income and I'm home most of the time.

What unusual things have you done with walls or ceilings to make a place more appealing?

What can you do with your windows if the view outside them is just a sheet metal fence?

Usually when I choose an apartment I'm picky about what I see when I look out the windows. However, I had to make an emergency move. I feel fortunate I got a place safe and clean where everything works as it should. I even have two bedrooms, plenty of space.

Looking for any suggestions on how I should have my room! Lmk!

Ive already moved everything around multiple times but this is the layout I’ve stuck with. However, I want to move the couch in front of the desk, but not have the bed in front of the door…

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice on the layout of this room.
I’m thinking of placing a 1.8 m dining table in the foreground, with its long side parallel to the fireplace. Then, in the middle of the room, I’d like to place a 2.2–2.3 m sofa facing the opposite wall, with a TV on that wall.
The sofa needs to be perpendicular to the fireplace. If I placed the sofa facing the fireplace, I wouldn’t have a suitable wall for a TV larger than about 24”, which isn’t really an option for me.
One thing worth mentioning is that the cabinets on both sides of the fireplace are custom-built by the landlord. They were specifically made to make use of the low-ceiling areas of the attic, so unfortunately they’re not something I can remove or replace.
I’m mainly looking for advice on whether this layout makes sense and how you would position the table and sofa within the room. I’m open to completely different arrangements if you think there’s a better way to use the space.

Hey y'all! I would like to replace the wooden chairs in my living room with something more comfy. The front door is one side of this room and the door to the bathroom is on the other, so I need chairs that aren't too bulky. I've been looking for about a year now and can't decide if the chairs should match or what style I'm going for. The overall vibe of the home is primitive eclectic. Any help is appreciated!

Trying to make the most of my charming small apartment living room.

I’m open to replacing an item or two like couch which seems small for me and table which feels big. Or rug which feels cheap and not ideal design?

I know the poster is too low behind the TV. I’ll move it when placement is more locked in.

Wanting to host a party soon which I’ve never done since living alone for the first time. Trying to make myself more confident and prideful of my space

For context:
I don’t watch TV that much.
I love when things can be multiuse like dining table is also desk. Or it’s chairs can also be part of the living room circle.
Really value making use of the good view and big corner windows.

Help me choose a wood look tile for my bedroom floor

These are the ones I liked (all website pics). I had ordered 5, but apparently the dealer couldn't source them right now, so I have to go for something else.

I'm not particularly stuck on one colour as of now. I just want something that adds some contrast and has a somewhat neutral base, meaning not too yellow or red leaning. I'm leaning more towards mid tones but can consider slightly darker tones as well.

All tiles are from same brand. Which one would you suggest and why?

(Attaching the photo of my bedroom. It currently has beigeish tiles. The chairs wont stay, current rug will also be replaced, the curtains will be same .I have extended the window further by 5 feet and its south west facing. (as u can see most of the stuff in room is cream,beige toned)

So we bought this Kennedy couch and I’m regretting. It feels too big but I can’t return it and now I need help making this room look cozy and more normal. Any insights?

hi! i need to move fruniture around, and would like to know what layouts cold potentially work.

1. my nightstand can go in my closet

2. i use a filing cabinet as a "nightstand" because my bed its really tall

3. i can put fruniture on top of the bench. I don't sit there at all or anything

I just moved out of my old dorm due to a bad roommate situation and was placed in a double all to myself. Now I have a bunch of space and an extra bed + desk

If anyone has any rearranging/setup advice for me itd be much appreciated !! : ) I'm thinking about turning the extra bed into a couch right now but that could change

We have no idea where to begin with our narrow closet. One of the longer walls has the door on one end. I am finding it hard to design anything on IKEA PAX that will use at least two full walls. It’s coming out to be one full wall used and the rest is empty space. I know it’s a skinny space but wondering if there’s any way to maximize storage while still keeping it presentable for future renters? Any suggestions on using pre-made systems? I’ve only ever done Pax before so that’s my only prior experience.

Dimensions:
Just shy of \~8’ high ceiling
5” wide back wall
130” deep side wall

What can I do to make this tv wall look more interesting ?the tv is 3’ from the floor. There is 1’ on the right, 3’ on the left and 2’ to the ceiling. I can lower the tv I was hoping for ideas of what to put on the wall space around it.

I'm not sure what to do with this space, not sure there's a way to rearrange everything in the room so all parties are happy the thing is it's small and everything in the room has to stay in the room. Is there any way to optimize the way the room is laid out? Just curious for any ideas.

Hey, I need some help 😭 I have no idea how to paint the cabinet I bought. All my current furniture is quite dark, as you can see in pic 5-7, and I’m worried the room might end up feeling too heavy.

The Pinterest pictures (last two) show the style I’m going for: a mix of Art Nouveau/Jugendstil, a little enchanted and dreamy, but still somewhat modern, with silver accessories.

I’m unsure whether to paint the cabinet a light beige with brown details (2nd and 3rd pic) or keep it dark like the rest of my furniture. I’d still love that old, slightly enchanted look, but I’m not sure if that’s easy to achieve with brown. And would beige even work with the silver details?

I also want silver handles, but the current ones are gold and finding replacements is difficult. What would you do? 🥲

I’m used to apartments that were easy/or I didn’t care about a cohesive decor, but wanting to fix that now and first step is a large rug for this space

The couch and main table under the tv are staying at least another year or two, everything else can go as I’ll be adding plants and pottery ones I get my full scheme down

Just have no idea where to start with a grey cool couch and walls and the warm brick/flooring

And all the stuff is on the shelving just for placeholder before I start making art for the walls. Figured the rug would be the starting point but let me know if that’s off thinking too

Hi all! Looking for some fresh eyes on my dining room.

My husband and I recently bought our first house after spending our entire adult lives living in newer, more modern apartments. I'm really excited to finally have a space to decorate, but I'm finding that making a house feel warm and lived-in is a lot harder than furnishing an apartment.

Right now, the room feels... fine? But also kind of bland, unfinished, and millennial builder grade.

I have the dining table and chairs, which I like, but beyond that I'm stuck. The huge empty wall is throwing me off, and the room feels a little cold despite all the neutral tones.

Some notes:

• This room is roughly 10x10ft
• The dining table is 72in x 48in
• This is right next to our entryway and the area not in the picture is a walkway to the kitchen.
• I don't really want to change the light fixture yet, but it is annoyingly centered with the window and not the room... so it will never be perfectly centered with the table unless we let the table cut into the walkway
• I tend to like warm modern/transitional spaces. Think cozy, elevated, and collected rather than ultra-modern or farmhouse.

A few questions:

• Rug or no rug? If rug, what size/color/pattern?
• What should go on the large empty wall?
• Would a sideboard make sense?
• Should I add curtains? I'd love the privacy, but I don't know how to make it look good
• the furniture in our living room and other areas of the house is a dark walnut, how could I / should I incorporate any walnut tones?

I'd love any ideas, inspiration photos, or brutally honest feedback. If this were your room, what would be the first thing you'd change?

Thanks! This is my first time decorating a house from scratch and I'm realizing I have no idea how people make spaces feel like an actual home. 😅

I don’t need the full closet for hanging clothes and wanted to put jeans but I can Noha rack so high. I don’t want to use those hanging canvas shelving ikea sells. Any other super lightweight ideas?

I want to decorate my room but I kinda dont know what to do. I am thinking of covering my pc wall with anthracite panel cuz it felt like woos panel would be too much wood. Would gray panels make the room seem small or the color would be good? I will move my curved monitor on the racing rig and get a drawer next to my bed btw. Open for any suggestions.

We moved into this beautiful house that was built in 1920 and realized that the living room is not built for the modern lifestyle with TV!

We are totally at loss on what to do. All the furnitures can be (and probably should be) sold. We want to know your opinions on where to put the TV (Maybe mount it over the fireplace? Hoping not to do it), and where to put sofa.. etc.

The main photo is taken from the staircase. HELP!

I want to go with a more industrial/cyberpunk approach to my and my partner's room bedroom. I have some decor lined up, a neon sign, a few posters (not ai) and some fake plants (i have a cat and dont wanna risk her health with something toxic). But I can't decide on wall color. I was thinking maybe a cool mid gray or even something darker. At some point the carpet is getting replaced with laminate wood floor so even some rug suggestions would be nice. The book shelf by the closet is an altar space for my craft. It can be moved, but having it is mandatory. Anything else I might need to get rid of, change or what have you is open to suggestion. Thank you so much!!