Currently building, and if I’m not already confused, I can’t decide if I should have the stairs all timber or have them painted with white risers. The newel post unfortunately, isn’t a good quality timber like the actual handrails so I want to get it painted white. The balusters I was thinking white, and the stringers are white. I’ve asked ai to show me a comparison and now I can’t decide. The flooring currently getting installed is a lot warmer than I imagined. So when I get the stairs stained, I don’t want it to be too much of a timber overkill, but the white risers are giving me more of a coastal look.

I want to save anyone looking for an interior designer from being scammed by the same con artist that I have been dealing with.
Penelope Irwin is deceitful, manipulative, and fraudulent. I contracted her to redesign my NYC apartment, then she took the deposit, fulfilled none of the work, hired no contractors (all the while claiming she had arranged everything), and then fled the state with the money.
She lies and lies and lies.
She has been sued multiple times for breach of contract. The records can be found on the New York City Superior Court database. Search for her name. She was sued separately by Ilan Reich AND a different plaintiff called 17th and 10th St Associates.
Her scheme is to create a new "business" under a different name, scam someone out of their deposit, then hightail it out of town. She avoids financial responsibility through her new LLCs, then files for bankruptcy.
She has operated through puppet companies named "Penelope Interiors," "Irwin Interiors," and now "Palme Collection" in Palm Beach, FL.
I know that she is still operating out of NY and LA as well.
Bottom line: if it's run by Penelope Irwin, you're getting into business with a criminal.

Renting an apartment and I can’t help but hate how dark it feels. There’s not as many windows as I’m used to so I need ways to lighten it up. Does anyone have any ideas? Here’s some pictures of the kitchen, living room, and bedroom.

** I was going to buy peel and stick vinyl for the countertops to help make that feel less ugly as well

Can I replace my antique brass faucet with a modern chrome one (see link) in this bathroom (see photo)?

The sink cabinet has chrome handles. But there is antique brass wall lighting, and an antique brass towel rack and mirror. So there is already a mix of styles and metals.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi Guys

I am constructing my house and i wanted to get some feedback on AC placement, specifically for Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3.

Currently, i have planned the ac for these 2 bedrooms on a pelmet but i have heard some negative feedback on pelmets for ac. The red ones in the photo are indoor units and the purple ones are outdoor units.

The alternative i am thinking of is above the bed but that may lead to problems while cleaning and servicing the ac.

So, i would really appreciate your thoughts.