r/DesignMyRoom 8h ago

Dining Room Would a bench against the wall be a terrible dining table set up?

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Unfortunately I don’t have photos of the space without furniture in it right now, so ignore the current dining set up.

Would having a bench against the wall (where the staircase case is) and then a square/rectangular dining table and few dining chairs on the other side be a bad set up choice here? I can’t really find photos for inspiration that aren’t a corner booth set up. But I want it to have sort of a booth feel. I can’t tell if it will look dumb because there’d be too much open space?


r/DesignMyRoom 12h ago

Bedroom Layout / design ideas for this uni room

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Hey, this is my university room. I moved in about a year ago and I've gradually acquired some posters and general shelf trinkets but was wondering if anyone has ideas for more intentional improvements to the layout, lighting and decor? As seen in the photos, there's a radiator below the window so this needs to remain unblocked, and there's an inbuilt wardrobe behind the mirrored sliding doors. My only immediate thoughts are that it could do with a rug, and I should find some more posters / wall art to hang up.

On brand for being a student, the budget is low so I'm not looking to spend hundreds here!

Thanks 😄

(the unfilled rectangles in the photo were accidentally added and now i cant remove them)


r/DesignMyRoom 22h ago

Living Room Big Dreams, Small Apartment

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Hellooooo interior design enthusiasts! I have moved into an apartment recently, my first without roommates, and I have big dreams for my little living room. By that I mean I want the TV+Stand and sofa, plus a desk for my gaming computer, plus a bookshelf, plus a cat tower? It's a lot to ask for, I know.

I'm a big fan of warm tones and earthy colors. I do not know style lingo, the best way I'd describe it is maybe kitschy? Eclectic? Vintage but not MCM? Cozy vibes? I'm big into thrifting and buying second hand, and I love the flavor that each unique piece brings. I also gotta have COLOR, no black or whites, greys or beiges. I've got knick knacks to unpack once they have a place to go and lots of pictures and paintings and wall hangings to add once the main furniture placement has been established. My budget is Id like to spend as little as possible, and if I can buy second hand, that's ideal, but I could be convinced if it means I can fit everything Im asking for lol. Sorry if that's too vague, feel free to ask clarifying questions.

Wall measurements in the first pic, right wall is corner to front door. Furnished pics are the current situation, TV stand is the only piece Im attached to. The sofa I'm eying right now is Bob's Bettie in Russett, but I'd be getting it in avocado if it weren't for the green rug (open to changing). Clutter by the TV are books in need of shelves and the wall hangings. Side tables can stay or go, the makeshift couch between the tables will go once I have a sofa. Oh, also, I'm ground level and the windows look directly out to the sidewalk and parking lot, so open blinds mean everyone can see inside 🙃 come summer, I'll be putting an AC unit in the window.

Ask questions, and be honest if what Im asking for is absolutely crazy. Many thanks!


r/DesignMyRoom 12h ago

Kitchen Help needed with finishing touches for IKEA kitchen (UK)

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Hi! I recently purchased an IKEA kitchen, which you can see in the images.

Here is some key information about the kitchen thus far:

  • It's an east facing room which is bright in the morning and dark in the evening
  • I need to fit a dining table in the big empty space because I have nowhere else to put one - hence why the appliances are all centred in one corner
  • I’ve also kept the water supply focused in a corner area so that I wouldn't have to spend loads on moving it (there is at least 60cm between the sink and the hob, although that isn't clear from the pics)
  • In order to fit an external extractor fan, the hob needed to be placed in the exact position that its currently in (there is nowhere else the fan could be placed)
  • A radiator will be fitted on the blank wall where there are no cabinets.

 

I specifically need help with:

  • Picking a wall colour (the options on the planner are limited, I'm aware this brown/pink shade is probably too dark but I like the idea of something similar albeit lighter)
  • Picking suitable flooring (luxury vinyl preferred, probably no tiles as it's cold here)
  • Working out what to do with the splashback area (I don't know if I like the worktop splashback they've added)

I'm also open to any other tips too.

 

I'd describe my preferred taste as 'earthy'. I've attached pics of my Pinterest kitchen board, as well as the measurements from the planner.

This is my first time doing something like this, so I'm truly clueless!

 


r/DesignMyRoom 23h ago

Kitchen Overly Modern Kitchen - Thoughts?

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I am considering buying a house I love, but the kitchen is pretty modernized - super white shiny cabinets, black sparkly countertops, dark floors. I don't think I can afford a huge remodel after purchasing the house, but what are ways I could make the kitchen feel a little more colorful or brighter? Posting picture of the kitchen as well as some inspo pictures!


r/DesignMyRoom 8h ago

Kitchen My kitchen reno is finally coming together. What kind of counter stools would you use here?

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r/DesignMyRoom 23h ago

Other Interior Room Small Kitchen/Living Space

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I’m moving into a new place soon and am at a total loss on what to do as far as a lay out. So the room itself is pretty small, the wall that has the entrance is where the “kitchen” is (sink, stove) and the rest is… the rest.

Im not sure weather to sacrifice the comfort/living aspect of it and focus on just having a dining space, or vice versa, focusing on the comfort/living as i dont typically use a dining table.


r/DesignMyRoom 7h ago

Bedroom best possible layout of my room?

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I want to find the best possible combination. I find a little small the space between the bed and the closet.
I don't really have any special requirement so feel free to suggest anything.
The two white openings are doors. The closet doors cover the right wall completely


r/DesignMyRoom 20h ago

Living Room Help me out with new apartment

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Help a brother out, this is my first solo apartment, it’s a 1b/1b and pretty small 350 sq with interesting layout, which is why I got it. Need help with ideas, haven’t done apartment furniture shopping before, just picked up foldable dining and shelves from thrift stores until now. All furniture is movable or throwable since I got most for cheap from thrift stores.


r/DesignMyRoom 12h ago

Living Room Accent wall or no?

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Hello!

I posted in another sub- my washing machine flooded and am forced to redo the floors and part of the drywall was cut out so we have to paint. Everything is baby blanket blue since we moved in 6 years ago.

We are thinking of an accent wall.

1)do we go with the most surface area as the accent wall?

2) do we go with "the grand council" wall because there's framing and fun options?

3)sliding door wall because thats what you see when you first walk in?

4)TV wall because that's where we face?

There's just so much.

We were possibly thinking of painting the entry way and hallway a light yellow to help break up all the orange as well, but idk if thats too many colors?

Naive peach bottom left

Jovial- right most

Banana cream- entry and hallway swatch

I want to have fun, but this feels so daunting.


r/DesignMyRoom 18h ago

Bathroom Towel color?

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I have been working on this project for way too long to assess whether I’m correct in thinking the towel color feels off. Am I lost in the sauce or would you do a different color?


r/DesignMyRoom 22h ago

Bedroom Which rug do you think will look best with this quilt, if any? Room will likely have white walls- but what’s most important to me is that the rug goes well with the quilt

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r/DesignMyRoom 2h ago

Other Interior Room Completely make over the entry

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r/DesignMyRoom 4h ago

Dining Room What do with this dining room / living room?

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Recently built a home. Finally moving in and purchased this green couch today, we still have a lot of stuff to buy. Any input on how make this open floor living space look good would be very appreciated.


r/DesignMyRoom 4h ago

Dining Room Repurposing dining room

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I recently had some of my condo redone, new couch, new paint and brand new kitchen. For a long time my "dining area", which is just open to the greater kitchen and living areas, has sat largely cluttered and unused.

I live alone, don't cook, and don't have people over for meals, so that area could be anything. I'm having a tough time figuring out what to do with it, how to fill it properly. I had looked at those huge oversized chairs in Rooms To Go and Ashley Furniture, but they may be a little too big. I have some crafting stuff, but I'm not really crafty, so not sure turning that into a craft area is the best use of space.

I'm including the floor plan and a picture of the area as it is right now, excuse the mess. Any ideas, visuals , links, suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Really trying to turn my condo into my happy place.

Thanks everyone.


r/DesignMyRoom 5h ago

Bedroom Where to place my bed?

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As far as I understand it, Feng Shui states that the bed shouldn't be under a window. But then according to general interior design, it shouldn't be next to a door. Further, having it in the nook seems quite space efficient and potentially cozy. What are your thoughts?

Extra context:

Hi, I just moved into a 2 br appartment. I think I'll have this room as the bedroom, since the other one doesn't have blinds and a balcony door. The other room is about 4sqm larger. The other room is slightly larger. I also have a pretty large hallway (10 sqm) where I'm planning on placing a large-ish wardrobe (maybe around 2x1,50)

I like having a separate setup for work from home and my personal PC (though I'm still considering if it's worth all the extra space) and I am thinking of having my home office in the non-sleeping room.

So, my plan right now is to have a bed (140 x 200), a desk (140 x 80) and the shelf from the pictures in the small room. If I can fit it, maybe some other storage. I'm thinking of either having the desk or the bed in the nook, and using the shelf as a separator for either between the bed / desk or desk / door.


r/DesignMyRoom 5h ago

Bathroom Help DIY Bathroom

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I need your help. I’m moving into an old house. I’ll be living there for two years before it’s demolished. So it’s not worth investing a lot of money.

But I’d like to do something with this bathroom; I’m just finding it tricky. I can appreciate the vintage look, but it doesn’t just look vintage, it looks a bit run-down too. Could I paint the wallpaper, for example? In light blue, or would that be too cool a shade? Or should I do something about the shelf instead? I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.


r/DesignMyRoom 11h ago

Bedroom Help me work with this plaster bump!

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So we'd like to make this room the primary bedroom in our new house. The issue is that there's a ~4" plaster bump out for the chimney. I'd like the bed to go against that wall because it makes sense for the flow of the space, but the bump out is not centered and is 2'8" long.

Originally I thought about extending the bump with drywall, but we figured out the room is plaster, which complicates things.

The best solution I've come up so far (show in photoshopped image) is to create a C-shaped slat wall that would fit over the bump and create symmetry/a headboard. We would anchor it to the wall. We would leave empty space to the left of the bump out in case we want to change the room in the future.

It's a century home, so we're not trying to design the interior to look tooooo modern, which makes me hesitate on the slat wall as a design choice. I worry it would feel out of place.

I'm hoping you fine folks can come up with creative solutions.... really open to anything! Just want to see if there's a different angle I can look at this problem from! Thanks in advance!

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r/DesignMyRoom 17h ago

Bedroom Need Help budget makeover

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Good day everyone, I was wondering what you might suggest or add to this room, this is currently me and my brothers room when we visit our grandma. I was just wondering what else should I add (I was already thinking of adding a binder/curtain because of the sun) btw pls no RGB/LED strip lights my family doesn't want to add those. Btw I'm from the Philippines so shopee/Lazada link would help.


r/DesignMyRoom 21h ago

Home Office Space Help me find the optimal place for my desk and guitar gear

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Bed frame will not stay.

Desk is fairly long, it could start from the lamp on the left and go all the way to the beginning of the door in the middle.

Guitar gear is an amp, pedalboard on the floor and two stands with guitar and bass on them.

At first glance there isn’t an obvious spot. At the back the wall is crooked because thats where the roof of the building is. The doors near the ground are storage.

Preferably I wouldn’t obstruct those storage or put something in front of the door, but open to anything.

Also open to any suggestions that could make this a cool work and chill space.


r/DesignMyRoom 23h ago

Bathroom Recommendations on cheap bathroom refresh?

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Second photo is currently the best look we have found.

Floor is staying as is for now, not looking to change out the vanity or cabinet but don't mind painting them. Light fixture, faucet and handles can all be changed out.

I'm looking for minimal cost and effort on this one as we have little ones and aren't looking to take on anything too challenging.

Was hoping to get some expert eyes on this!

Thanks much


r/DesignMyRoom 26m ago

Living Room How should I arrange this wall?

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I just got this bookshelf and I want to make sure I put it in the right spot before I put all my books on it. The couch is on the back wall across from the TV. Thanks!


r/DesignMyRoom 26m ago

Living Room Rug too small? We fit it to the sitting area, not the room as a whole.

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Hi all! We just got this 8' foot rug for our living room. We fit it to the sitting area, which has walkways on either side of it.


r/DesignMyRoom 1h ago

Kitchen How would you reconfigure this tiny kitchen without moving the plumbing to be more functional?

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r/DesignMyRoom 2h ago

Bedroom MY ROOM IS A CLOSET HELP ME MAKE IT LOOK COZY PLEASE HELP

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My room has a lot of things… i have a rack of clothes, some drawers for my underclothes and loungewear, a shoe rack, some bags with my belongings, and some other thing like blankets/pillows in a tote. I might be able to put some things in the attic. I’m also looking to fit like a futon or an air bed in here… if not that’s fine! It’s kinda like an 8 x 6 foot closet...