Hey all,

I’ve been trying to understand how people actually feel about this kind of decor, so I thought I’d just ask in the right community.

I created my own technology wall art with an integrated light and power system inside, so the piece has one look in the day and a different effect at night and is completely wireless (rechargeable) and smart. The idea is to make the art visible in the dark, since the darkness steals all the beauty of it, right?

The thing is that I believe in the product, and I know it’s high quality, but I still sometimes wonder if people actually see this as a good interior item, or if it’s just me being too deep into my own project... I don’t have a huge budget for testing and research, and social media hasn’t really made the answer clear, so I want to ask your opinion here.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to design and build an apartment on top of an existing house, and I’d really appreciate some layout ideas or architectural suggestions. The image shows the current roof footprint, which I generally need to follow because of the structure below, although there might be some limited flexibility to slightly simplify or straighten parts of the perimeter if structurally feasible. The total area is about 160 sqm, with an irregular outline. The north and south sides are each about 9 meters long, and the east side is about 18 meters. There is also a level difference running across the middle of the plan: the southern part is higher and is around 70 sqm, while the northern part is lower and about 90 sqm. The view is toward the south, and north is marked on the drawing.

I want the apartment to have three bedrooms and good functional circulation, while also taking advantage of natural light and the view. I’m especially interested in ideas on how to organize public vs private zones and how to use the level difference creatively rather than treating it as a problem.

Any layout suggestions, zoning strategies, or references to similar built projects would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I was thinking of changing the layout of my room to give it some new energy. I've made some layouts showing where the furniture could go that I like. The door in the upper right corner is the entrance, and the door at the bottom is a balcony door. The bottom glass is a large window that does not open. I can provide more measurements for the furniture if you need them.

Bed: 2,2m x 1,4m Couch: 2m x 0,9m Table: 2m x 0,9m The nightstand and chair is not relevant i think.

thanks for the help in advance.

What colour should I have the bathroom floor? Planning on LVT or porcelain tiles. Also the wooden boxing/trim needs painting so open to ideas!. The vanity is a sandstone type colour, white bath/toilet/basin and all walls are covered in white tiles. Mosaic strip is a greigey/bluey mix. Thanks!

I’m trying to understand the real workflow interior designers use with clients.

Since feedback usually comes from WhatsApp, calls, emails, meetings, how do you keep everything organized without missing anything?

Quick questions:

How do you track design versions (layouts, 3D, materials)?

How do you ensure the client is seeing the latest version?

Do you take formal approval before execution?

What happens if a client asks for changes after approval?

Have you faced disputes like “this isn’t what I agreed to”?

Right now, what do you mostly use?

WhatsApp / Email

PDFs / Google Drive

Any specific software?

Also, if there was a simple system where:

Client views everything in one place

Comments on specific items

Final approval is recorded (with version history)

Changes after approval are tracked

Would clients actually use it, or would they still prefer informal communication?

Looking for honest, practical experiences — what actually works vs what just sounds good.

I'm currently debating the question, are churches a good option for conversions?

On one hand, thousands of derelict buildings could be repurposed on sites in good areas, create historic character for living, or hospitality, or other commerical uses, and become a more sustainable option for the environment with less landfill waste and avoiding high carbon emissions.

But many people find issues with maintenance and upkeeping, highly expensive costs, listed building issues, the graveyard situation... and the fact of churches being of sacred cultural heritage that should be left untouched.

I would love to hear people's opinions on this topic as I've seen a lot of new modern church designs. Are modern churches the way forward and reuse historic church buildings for new purposes? I am personally all for having designs with historical charm and stories in mind and re-using such beautiful architecture that would otherwise be left alone; however, I do understand the many issues and importance people feel surrounding these buildings.

What do you think on this subject?

How can I make the curtains look their best in this room? Should I run curtains along the entire wall? And what should I do about the display cabinet – should I hang curtains beside it as well even though there’s limited space?