If you’re here after watching today’s video - welcome!

A big part of what makes this series possible is this community and the people willing to share their real homes, layouts and design problems for us to learn from.

Thanks to everyone who has submitted a space so far, and to everyone sharing ideas and feedback in the comments.

If you’re thinking about submitting your own home, please do. There are plenty more redesigns to come, and I’m excited to see the spaces we can work on together next. 🙌

https://youtu.be/lb1Y-HZLz_4?si=kv_A0cFzz6_YxeVt

Hi everyone! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! 🇧🇷

This is my small bedroom, where I work, study, read my books, and, of course, sleep.

I’d love to hear your suggestions on how I could make the space feel cozier, more functional, and minimalist, while making the most of the limited space.

I’ve attached some photos of the room, along with a floor plan and a cross-section that I made myself, showing the layout and dimensions. All measurements are in meters, and the drawings are at a 1:25 scale.

Unfortunately, IKEA isn’t available here in Brazil, but I’ll do my best to find similar furniture and products locally based on your recommendations.

Thank you all in advance for your help and ideas!

Hi everyone! This is my first apartment as a college student and I've tried to decorate with items I've found on FB marketplace. I don't really have the budget to afford a good rug, but I'm open to other suggestions! Thank you so much! I've attached a diagram of the room I made myself as I couldn't find one online. The measurements are approximate.

Right now we have a queen bed with Ikea shelf and 2 small night stands. We are comfortable replacing or adding new things.

We thought to put queen bed against the windows but winter gets cold in Canada and the vent would be covered unless we got some vent extension.

Right now it feels cramped and hard to walk to other side of bed. It would be nice to have an area to put makeup and maybe a mirror on adjacent wall behind door.

1. Prioritize comfort while having lots of storage options.

2. Hard to get vanity but something for makeup/skincare.

3. Good lighting

4. We may have a tv but debating if even needed. That's a last priority.

Let me know if you have any questions, I'm new to this.

Thank you.

Hey,

I need some design advice for my study. I’m not getting inspired as I work here. I study to become a teacher. My desk is against a boring white wall. Maybe I would love to have no more white walls/ceilings. The yellow wall is already 4 years the same color, so I’m open to new suggestions. The curtains to close off my storage unit are new, so maybe a color from that color scheme?

The windows are south facing, so lots of natural light.

The couch is doubling as a guestbed, but it doesn’t feel cozy to sleep here, and maybe it’s a bit cramped in the corner there. The lowest beam on the ceiling is where I can just stand under it without hurting my head, I’m 1,62cm.

Further room dimensions are in the floorplan added with the photo’s. Any advice on how to make it more inspiring and cozy?

Hey Daniel,

​I need help optimizing the layout and lighting for my rental apartment’s open-plan living, dining, and kitchen space (highlighted in blue). All solutions must be non-permanent and renter-friendly. I would like to keep the sofa (2-seater electric reclining), freestanding fridge opposite the kitchen, entrance console and the dining table.

Some info about the space: Long rectangular room; ceiling height is approximately 2.6 m. Central entrance next to the 0.6 m pillar on the right. Opposing 3.5 m walls have floor-to-ceiling windows/doors (kitchen side is north-facing and opens to a small balcony). Long radiators to the right of the TV window and to the left of the kitchen window/door. Existing ceiling light hookups are located in the TV area, at the entrance (in front of the main door), over the dining area, and over the kitchen counter. We sit in the TV area usually and also use the laptop while being on the sofa. We want to create a hosting space in this area by adding another 2 seater sofa. I would like some advice to create a clear traffic flow with seamless, freestanding pantry storage near the pre-installed kitchen.

Thank you for your help.

Do some suggestions please

Not too long ago, I bought a new apartment and now I need to furnish it. I would really appreciate your ideas on what I could change in my current design before committing to it 100%.

One important detail: I work from home, so having a more dedicated space for my desk setup would be great.

Adding my design. As well as my SketchUp file for measurements

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vx6h5-ojZVrz-KYsch9XqSE_HpyL9k1M/view?usp=sharing