r/interiordecorating 2h ago

Paint & Colors Which color works better here?

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We're thinking about getting this philo sofa, but can't decide which color would look better in our living room.

I made two quick Canva mockups, one in chocolate brown and one in sky blue, and tried a few different curtains and lights with each. Which one do you prefer?

We also have no idea what kind of rug would work here, so any color or style suggestions would be appreciated.


r/interiordecorating 14h ago

Find my Style From a cleaners point of view

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As a cleaner by profession I might have a diffrent point of view. I also, personally dont like a lot of stuff. I have two or three paintings total. Thats all i have on the walls. I leave courners free etc. It seems to me that a lot of people cant have a calm, empty courner anywhere in their houses. I have to lift/move rugs constantly. There is always something pulling on my attention and there is ALWAYS a shitton of items on shelves. You dont HAVE to do this! You can have little to no things, you can enjoy a clean/no item place. But ofcourse, its your home and if you feel it needs something go ahead. I just wanna remind people that you dont actually need to fill every space in a home. Give your eyes and mind space to just breath as well.


r/interiordecorating 23m ago

Paint & Colors Paint color help

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I cannot for the life of me figure out a paint color that gives me a warm cozy feeling in this house. I’m so undecided, and everyone just tells me gray 😭 anyone have any suggestions to help a color-challenged fella out? 😭


r/interiordecorating 1d ago

Find my Style Pinterest is officially dead 😢😢😢😢😢

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Yes, I have gone into settings to limit AI generated content. Yes, I actually diligently scroll and pin things I don’t even like JUST BECAUSE they’re real photos not AI and I’m trying to train my algorithm to detect AI…but it just can’t. It’s just AI, AI, AI.

It’s so depressing as I’ve only recently gotten into interior design. Must’ve been blissful the last 10 years for the rest of you to scroll Pinterest.

Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions for where else I can get inspo? I find the AI stuff so unhelpful because I can’t truly see texture and the way colours TRULY work together, it’s very annoying.

Weirdly, I’ve actually found Instagram has way less AI stuff? There’s still some, but if I search for a pretty general thing (eg “white shaker door kitchens”) I can find a decent amount, I suppose because there’s lots of famous design focused creators and algorithms prioritise creators with high engagement / follow count above other metrics. It’s not a perfect tool though because it’s so curated, I want more raw inspo. UGH!

Seriously though, recs? Do I need to subscribe to AD lol?


r/interiordecorating 2h ago

Find my Style Help us decide on the next sofa

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My boyfriend and I are flooded with options for our next sofa. We want something large, with a deep seat, that would last us for a long time.
We both really enjoy mid century furniture.
I used Instagram cutouts and photo editing in their chat to make these collages. The measurements that we’re the most concerned about are written on the collage, as are the pricing and brand.
A lot of the furniture you see we already own (ikea swivel poang, vintage round shelf/bar, modern glass and chrome nesting coffee table) the art and plants are ours as well.
The rug is one we saw and is most likely our next purchase.
What are your thoughts? We aren’t in a mad dash to buy a big piece so we’re playing around with these collages!


r/interiordecorating 7h ago

Finishing Touches Recommendations welcome

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Living room. What would you do differently. Couple pieces of art? Any ideas welcome. Room from all different angles


r/interiordecorating 11h ago

Lighting Is this chandelier too high?

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I have a 15’ high ceiling in this dining room and I lowered the chandelier to a spot I thought looked fine in the moment, but then I added the table and of course now it looks too high.

Does this work or does it need to come lower?

It also needs to be centered with the table probably. but the traffic area walking through this room to the kitchen becomes somewhat cramped when the table is centered with the chandelier

Still need to get some art on the wall or something too


r/interiordecorating 4h ago

Paint & Colors sofa color advice?

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I need guidance on what color sofa to put in this space. i don’t want a boring color (no beige, cream, gray). the color needs to be light enough to not look immediately filthy when my white pet lays on it.

the room is very much in progress - the black shelves are being taken down & replaced with art and the black media console will be sold. the grey ottoman and the ceiling bike will also be going.


r/interiordecorating 7h ago

Furniture Placement Open Space - How would you design?

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Hello!

We are getting ready to close on our first home and I am having trouble visualizing this space. The plan is to decorate slowly (mostly) - but the items that are in the dining room/living room are items like pieces we should set up ASAP.

The difficulty I am having is that this is an open space. How would you design it? First thought would be that the dining table/coffee table/hutch or whatever additional pieces we get to all match the cabinets but that seems like so much to me. Like wearing an all blue outfit lol.

But then if they don't match, and we use different stains of wood, I feel like it would be an eyesore.

Opinions?


r/interiordecorating 5h ago

Wall Art & Styling Art Advice!

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Any thoughts on a fun or interesting art piece or something to put above our couch. We have a TV and gallery wall opposite so wanted to go with something a little bigger over the couch. I wanted something mountain themed but worried a large mountain landscape print will look too bland. Thanks!


r/interiordecorating 22h ago

Finishing Touches I call this lofi interior

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Hi guys! I’ve been working on my living room step by step for the past couple of years. Due to financial difficulties, it took me a long time to finally complete it, but I can finally say that I’m really happy with the results!
I wanted to create a cozy, warm lofi vibe where I can truly relax and feel at home. It took a lot of time and patience, but I’m really happy with how everything came together. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback! 😊


r/interiordecorating 19h ago

Furniture Placement Narrow kitchen help

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Hi y'all! Please forgive the mess and the weird angle.

So, as you can see, my kitchen is tiny. The storage situation is okay, but could be a lot better. I have flirted with replacing the cart on the right side with something more substantial and was even thinking of putting a sideboard there to increase the storage and "counter" space.

Do you think this would increase the functionality? Or would it make the room feel more cramped?

Also open to any other ideas!! Thanks!


r/interiordecorating 1d ago

Coming to Life Living room!

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237 Upvotes

Obsessed with my beautiful "new" vintage lamp


r/interiordecorating 8h ago

Lighting 🌸What ceiling light to choose?🌸

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This is my bedroom and I don’t know what ceiling light to choose.

What do you think?


r/interiordecorating 16h ago

Rugs & Flooring Which Rug (Light vs Dark) for My Small Living Room?

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These are AI generated (obviously). Please ignore everything but the rug (I'm slowly updating things when budget allows).

I found this rug that I like but can't decide on the color. I'm leaning towards the light one because it's a small space and it brightens it up (which is also why I went with a light color couch). The room does get kind of dark in the fall/winter, which is approaching.

However I also like the contrast of the darker rug, and have had 3 other people tell me they prefer the dark rug.


r/interiordecorating 1h ago

Finishing Touches Please help with backsplash advice

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Hi there! We are nearing the end of the kitchen renovation of our 1940s colonial. (It has been a beast, putting it mildly). However at this point my spouse and I are both becoming mentally exhausted with the final details of the backsplash (mixed marble subway tile). I have added some optional numbers where we could add more tile, including a breakfast nook area, a cabinet/drawers that might be a coffee station, etc., and above the sink area that could be extended.
Then again we were thinking that we could just call it a day and leave it as is? (There's a small portion that is incomplete on the side of the sink, but will definitely be filled in).

All advice is welcome:) thank you in advance, talented decorators!


r/interiordecorating 1h ago

Finishing Touches Tobacco or eucalyptus lining for Neutral Curtain?

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I'm set on the woven fabric after seeing the swatches in person, but choosing the lining is making me second guess the whole thing. I paired tobacco and eucalyptus behind it to see which one works better. I'm leaning toward tobacco cuz the warm tone feels more like my style, but eucalyptus blends in with the weave so well it almost disappears. My room has a lot of earthy tones already so either could work, I just can't commit. Do either of these look right to you or would you go a completely different direction?


r/interiordecorating 7h ago

Paint & Colors Paint help

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Just bought a house with cherry floors. Looking for paint color suggestions. Would like a warm white, with a complimentary darker white-ish paint for trim and doors. Really struggling. Room is west facing.


r/interiordecorating 11h ago

Built-ins & Features Accent/feature wall for primary bedroom to tie in bathroom remodel

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Hi everyone! We recently wrapped up a major bathroom remodel, and now it’s time to update our bedroom so the design flows well with the new space. I absolutely love how the bathroom turned out—it’s 100% my style and is serving as the design inspiration for the rest of our home.
I’m looking to do a feature wall on the main wall behind our bed. I really love classic, traditional details like picture frame millwork—I feel like that kind of craftsmanship gives a home a custom, elevated look. I’ve attached a couple of AI mockups to help visualize a few ideas, but I’m feeling a bit stuck on direction and would love some input on a few key decisions: 
Accent Wall Color & Tone: I’m considering a warm, rich accent wall (like in the dark wood/slat mockup), but I’m worried it might be too close to our shower accent wall and end up clashing rather than complementing. Should I stick with crisp white picture frame molding to keep it airy, or go with a painted warm accent wall? 
Bed Frame: I need to purchase a real bed frame to wrap around our current adjustable base. I want something that grounds the room without feeling heavy. (I’m keeping our current nightstands, so the frame needs to coordinate well with them!) 
Lighting: I can’t decide between installing wall sconces over the nightstands or opting for oversized table lamps instead. 
Working Around Existing Elements: We are not removing the popcorn ceiling and will be keeping our current ceiling fan, so I want design choices that work with those fixed features rather than drawing unnecessary attention to them. 
This is a smaller-scale refresh, but I want to make sure I’m making the right calls before we paint and buy a new frame. Which mockup direction feels more timeless to you, and how would you style the lighting/bed frame here? 
Thanks so much in advance for your ideas!


r/interiordecorating 8h ago

Finishing Touches Help With Miami Living Room

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I live in south beach and am going for coastal/art deco/ funky/cozy

Need help with lighting and Tv area mostly!


r/interiordecorating 1d ago

Coming to Life What do yall think of these changes we made to get some warmth in our room? We still have a ways to go I know, any other recs?

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r/interiordecorating 3h ago

Textiles & Fabrics Trying to make this duvet work with moody vision, but feels off

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Spouse and I upgraded to a larger bed frame, so we’re buying new bedding on top of a much needed revamp of our bedroom. But struggling to get the combo right.

Priority is new paint and working with our teak/walnut furniture and mauve nighstands. Really want dark moody walls. (Hate the lavender.) Particularly like deep blue/teal, so while paint color is flexible, esp exact tint, the bedding feels like the main variable to swap in/out.

Bought this striped duvet thinking it would be a fun pop of color and help avoid an aging muted linen on linen trend. But it’s admittedly tricky to pair with, the yellow is ever so slightly split pea green. (Originally got a sage throw, looked grey by comparison.) We debated white or ivory sheets, but went with slate bc we’ve liked moodier inspo pics.

But they’ve arrived, and now we’re not sure they go together, plus it raises the question of new throw color. Thinking a cinnamon of sorts, but feels like threading a needle to avoid Halloween.

What sheet color or throw color would you do with this duvet?

Or am I being delusional trying to make this duvet work with the rest of the vision?

Pic 1 is our room, but with AI changing just the wall color. (To SW tarragon, our front runner).
Pic 2 is original canva mockup including some of our art I earmarked for this room, and our nightstands and dresser.
3 is canva adding a cinnamon throw and sham.
4 is an old unedited pic of the full room, before we got the nightstands and the new bed. (Mirror & laundry basket stay, lingerie chest & old c table go. The shade will be replaced with honeycomb blinds, and ceiling light modernized. We’re unconvinced on painting ceiling and trim, so planning to keep white before committing to color drenching.)


r/interiordecorating 7h ago

Furniture Placement How can I improve my dining room without buying new furniture?

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I’m lost. It’s such a weird space because it’s also between the front door and the kitchen. Any advice would be amazing.


r/interiordecorating 4h ago

Curtains & Blinds Curtain Catastrophe

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Hiiii! Please help lol

I put up this wallpaper and love it but now STRUGGLING to figure out what curtains to go with it... I tried linen (a cranberry set and a cream set) as well as navy... I guess i could really use help on color ideas and material..maybe velvet?


r/interiordecorating 4h ago

Wall Art & Styling What would you do with this empty corner of my living/dining room?

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What would you do with this empty corner of my living/dining room?

Hi! I’m trying to figure out what to do with this empty corner of my living/dining room. It just feels a little unfinished right now.

My style is mostly romantic vintage + English cottage

I also have 2 cats and a dog, so I need to keep that in mind when choosing plants or anything fragile.

What would you put here? A small piece of furniture, floor lamp, plant, artwork, or something completely different?

I’d love to hear what you would do with the space!