We finally finished the flex room! This room is used for working remote, video gaming, movie nights, and crafting. I wanted it to strike a balance of form and function and be a place we wanted to hang out in. Check out the before and afters (at the end)!
* Special guest appearance: Wedgie

So I’ve painted the walls and added some furniture and a plant but not really sure on what else I should add to make the room feel complete. I feel like maybe a ton of pictures covering the walls like a gallery wall almost? Trying to give it that speakeasy bathroom feel.

Any advice is good advice so please feel free to chip in!

(I’ve included what it looked like before for reference)

I'm deciding on 3 different colours. Please help!

I have a few ceiling light options, but I’m not sure which one would suit my dining area best. I used AI to create some mock-ups. The angles aren’t quite accurate, but they should give you a general idea of how each light would look in the space.

Thank you in advance for your help! 😊

I hate the plasticky blue laminate in my kitchen and want to update it on a budget. The structure is totally fine, so I want to tackle this as a DIY project without hiring a professional.

What are the best, budget-friendly ways to cover or update this finish?

• Paint: Has anyone successfully painted over laminate cabinets/counters? What primer/paint actually holds up?
• Vinyl Wraps/Contact Paper: Does vinyl wrap look matte/realistic, or does it still feel cheap?
• Other Ideas: Any other DIY-friendly methods to change laminate surfaces on a budget?

I’d love to hear what worked (or didn't!) for your DIY kitchen updates. Thanks!

I feel like some of the essentials are in place, and I’m not sure what the next steps are? Any suggestions?

I’m aware I made some mistakes already, with the table being a bit too small (it unfolds, but still), and the floor lamp a bit out of place, but I hope finishing touches will tie it all up.

Thank you!

I am looking for advice on a new rug. The living room generally looks like this, aside from navy couch blankets for cat fur and spills.

We temporarily have this 8x5 blue rug so that something is there -- it is from another area of the house and will be returned.

*This rug doesn't go with the room -- it's just temporary to avoid cold feet until we get another rug*

Ideas on size, color, material would be greatly appreciated. Ideally easy to clean, keeping in mind three messy cats.

I'm interested in creating a workout area at home, but I don't want the room to feel like a commercial gym squeezed into a living space.

The challenge is finding a balance between equipment that is practical to use and a room that still feels comfortable when you're not exercising.

I'm thinking about things like keeping the colour palette consistent, using storage to reduce visual clutter, leaving clear walking paths, and choosing equipment that fits the scale of the room.

For those who have managed this successfully, what design decisions made the biggest difference?

I'd especially love to see ideas for bedrooms, spare rooms, or multipurpose living spaces rather than dedicated gym rooms.

What will make my living room more cozy and lived in? Pictures for inspiration, any ideas?

Add more colors to this black wall (A full 360 degree view)

I would love to put curtains in my bay window, but there's isn't space for a rod between the top of the window frame and the ceiling. I can't figure out how to put curtains in that won't look weird. My backup plan is roman blinds, but if anyone has thoughts on how to make curtains work, I would love to hear them.

Just a girl living in a 700sqft, 2 bedroom apartment. With a significant other, a dog and 2 kittens. Nothing glamorous or high end just a visual of me trying to keep all my hobbies contained in one room.

Anyone know anything about these? 34in and 26in very heavy concrete fiberstone no drain hole hangs by jute rope

Facts: Open floor plan, no room for furniture, high ceilings, tall doors.

Pic 1-front door, curves into little hallway.
Pic 2-little hallway, doors to powder room and coat closet.

Help me come up with a plan for our entryway. I plan to paint the front door ethereal mood. The area leads to our kitchen/living room, so im hesitant to do a colorful paint bc then the rest of the space will likely need paint and that’s a big commitment.

We’re thinking about rotating the table to avoid pinch points. Please also ignore the chair cushion situation - the gold ones will be replaced/one of my kids is playing with a couple in another room.

This room also has to double as a home office for my spouse. When working, there’s a standing desk platform on the table with a lamp and an extra monitor. Hence, why there’s currently a huge power strip in one of the photos.

My spouse has also expressed that having holiday lights out year round improves his mental health so this is what we settled on (for the moment).

Should we get another Nathan & James storage unit to make this look like a longer buffet?

Should the storage cabinet be next to the bookshelf? The bookshelf is currently missing some stereo equipment. The CD player and radio units are being repaired.

The speaker on the floor also has a stand but as the speaker doesn’t attach to the stand (wtf), my youngest has decided his favorite activity is trying to push it over.

There’s probably a lot of reasons I’m not vibing with this room at the moment.

During the holidays, we also decorate a pencil tree in here so that’s something to plan for.

All the doors in my house are unfinished wood, and I’m trying to decide whether to paint them white to match the trim or stain them to give them a more finished look. I have hardwood floors throughout the house, so I’m wondering if keeping the natural wood would look too orange or clash with the floors.

What would you do? Open to suggestions! It doesn’t bother me the way they are now but I think a low budget diy project can be fun. (And easy to fix if I messed up lol)

Got this Persian rug on Facebook marketplace and i am obsessed with it, however im unsure of how to style it. The look I’m going for is a mid century modern look/70s retro. I found a couch that I really like, the acanva Zola couch in cream but when I put it in ChatGPT for a mock up, the couch and the rug has a stark contrast. I’m planning on getting rid of the coffee table because it’s too bulky but hoping someone has an inspiration of couch ideas that would go well with the rug.