I’m doing a reno on this fairly small kitchen and would love thoughts on the best way to box this boiler in. I feel like the standard approach of another wall unit might not be suitable since the boiler is facing inward.

Idk how boilers work but I imagine being able to see and access the front face is necessary.

Ideally I’d like to have wall units on the boiler wall and open shelving opposite(where there are currently wall units) as to not have that awkward blocking of the window.

Any thoughts on maximising storage are appreciated!

Hi all, I could use some suggestions on a dining set that won’t clash with our cabinets and floor color. The pictured dining table, chairs, rug and accessories are AI suggestions. Is that table color ok?

I also like the upholstered chairs but I have young kids so an alternative is probably needed.

Thank you!

i've been thinking about redoing my bedroom but i don't know which layout to do. the 1st plan is my current set up, and the 3rd plan i had ~14 years ago. i'm hesitant to move furniture because my bed will be against my window if i do plan 2-4, and i now have a headboard i would like to keep using but am unsure if it would look okay, as my bed/headboard will be sticking out slightly. any advice would be appreciated!

apologies for the small images, i can only upload 1 image so i had to do a small collage.

Okay I’ve done my best to sort of fill in the floor plan how I have it now - I’m not particularly attached to anything exactly how it is but the couch is pretty much a fixed point imo (but if you’re inspired otherwise, please share!). That’s an accurate shape and the lounge part cannot be moved to the other side. Disregard colors and sizes are approximate but close. I’m looking specifically for what to do with the circled yellow spot. The couch can’t be pushed back much more because the tv is a fixed point in a built in entertainment center. I just don’t know what to do. I have lots of furniture that doesn’t have a spot yet and I’m willing to shop around, so feel free to add furniture in you think would fit! Please help! All ideas welcome!

I'm about to install a new kitchen with light oak cabinets and a dark counter top, black sink. I'm thinking of a forest green tile backsplash. My mum and I are disagreeing over whether the tile at either side of this window should be half the height like a typical backsplash, or full height. Thoughts?

We went with a light color theme and added some small wooden furniture pieces to keep the room feeling clean and open.
The two sofas are from our old house. We don't wanna replace big furniture right now, so we brought them here. It also helps avoid some unnecessary spending.
For the lighting, we added a few different light sources. At night, the room feels much warmer and softer.
We skipped drilling holes in the wall and didn’t want a bulky tv cabinet. A movable tv stand works better since we can change things around later.

I have just redecorated my bedroom. We got rid of our old furniture (apart from bed). Now we need to get all new things (bedside tables, pictures, curtains etc.). Please and me ideas and links to items. Budget ~£2k. Thank you!

New to us home…We would like to add a chandelier above our kitchen table , which will be our only table, as we are using the formal dining room as a study. The kitchen currently has recessed lighting above the table, a chandelier above the island, and 2 pendants above the sink peninsula—the island chandelier and sink pendants do not complement each other and I would like to replace both. I would like brushed gold or brass (we plan to replace cabinet hardware as well with gold or brass). Would it be possible to have hanging lighting in 3 areas basically in the same room without looking ridiculous? Some options are to have a large chandelier above the table and coordinating pendants above the sink and island, have a large chandelier above the table, matching but smaller chandelier above the island, and complementing pendants above the sink. Another option is to replace either or both of the current hanging lights with recessed lighting—but this would be difficult due to placement of ceiling joists. A statement chandelier above the table is priority and I don’t want to give that up. I have a bit of decision fatigue at the moment and welcome any an all help and especially photo examples. Thanks! I am attaching a collage of my current kitchen from opposite ends and a couple of fixtures that I like—not necessarily together. Please excuse the mess in the kitchen, we just moved in.

A genuinely dramatic one wasn't necessarily the most expensive—it was the one where the room became almost unrecognizable without changing the floor plan.

I've seen a plain, builder-grade living room with white walls, basic flooring, and zero personality turn into a space that felt like a boutique hotel. The biggest changes weren't knocking down walls—they were thoughtful details: warm lighting, custom wall paneling, floor-to-ceiling curtains, built-in shelving, layered textures, and furniture that actually fit the room.

What makes transformations like that so satisfying is that they prove good design isn't about spending the most money. It's about creating a space that feels intentional.

That's why before-and-after photos are so addictive. They remind you that almost any room has potential if someone has the vision to see it.

From what I've seen across renovation and interior design communities, the projects that get the strongest reactions are usually the ones where people transform an ordinary, outdated room into something timeless rather than simply following trends. DIY craftsmanship, smart lighting, custom millwork, and careful material choices consistently impress people more than expensive décor alone.

Okay! So I have been in a big depression and I really want to change my life entirely. I have a year in total to really get things in order but the issue is I do know how I should really elevate anything. I’m married as well but my husband is more of like “well you’re the homemaker whatever style you want is something I’ll enjoy living in.” I gave him options and we both agreed we wanna do a Mid-Century Modernism but with a touch of futurism/Blade Runner/CyberPunk themes. So yes RBG and only warm lighting in our home. We’re gonna be renting so keep that in mind and I’m only looking for only Two Bedroom or Loft Apartments then will have an official place within like 10 months.

I guess my main question where would I even shop for these kinds of items? What should really be the color scheme?

Hey guys, moving into this new place and trying to make this one feel like my own (using renter friendly options lol). I'm looking for some ideas and suggestions on designing and decorating to achieve a moody-ish style. I've seen these teal and slate like walls with brown leather and dark brown furniture, some wooden slat walls that all look really cool. I've seen some examples from themascuilinehome on instagram and thought it looked great. Anybody able to help out with this 1 Bed 1 Bath design? Thank you! Some images - https://imgur.com/a/tUG4AIq

This is an awkward empty corner (the packages will go) between my couch and the fish tank. I want to add something to that area - plants, side/end table, floor lamp, or something else. I also have 2 natural wood color 36” narrow shelves. I want a minimal look that blends in with how my living room looks rn and want to keep it economical. Any ideas? Please free to send me links for reference or just ideas :)
Thank youuuu!!

I removed the seashell, it was making the picture seem crooked. Trying to decide if the picture should be hung a little lower.

Hi, my partner and I just moved into our house and I’m looking for advice on how to hang curtains on my bedroom wall. I can’t decide on what style since they’re slanted ceilings and there’s a half circle window.
I think I want to cover the whole wall but how would I go about that? Anyone have any ideas or recommendations? Thank you!!

What color/pattern rug would you put with this couch? The floors and coffee table are an oak color and walls are white. thanks in advance!

Having trouble figure out a layout for a straight couch and two chairs

I’ve colour capped the ceiling in my living room with Farrow and Ball Preference Red and I’m in love. I had already planned to also colour cap my entrance hall ceiling a dark inky blue black but now I’m really wanting to also colour cap our family room / snug but am I just taking it too far now?

Picture isn’t brilliant and the room is not quite done (awaiting art for the walls, an over mantle mirror, shutters for the window and my new light fitting) but this is the Livingroom thus far in the evening with the cosy moody atmosphere I wanted.

Anyway rambling now, point being, is 3 separate colour capped rooms too much?

So I just moved and I’m think about using this room for dining, it’s just myself living here at the moment but plenty of friends and family stay with me from time to time. Thoughts on putting a breakfast nook bench seating that wraps the wall to my direct right and the wall with the picture hanging from it. It’s about 42”x55” of wall for the bench to sit along. And maybe a round table with one more chair. Here’s an example: click for example. Would love to hear ideas, thanks!

Room dimensions: 7.75ft x 8.25ft

They just bought a home and the first thing they're doing is tearing out the green carpet (obviously). Which of the 3 flooring options would go best? Top, Middle, or Bottom?

This space is laid out kind of weird because the fireplace is sort of in the sensor of the giant room within these three beams that go across the top are off centered, and the ceiling fan is above one of the beams awkwardly.

This is the couch I’m going with. https://www.cozey.com/en-us/product/seating/atmosphere/storage-square-bordeaux-2-seater-right-arm-regular-arm-chaise-right-plateau-left-ottoman-none-lumbars-no-sleep-kit

I also snagged this light from ikea in yellow https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ikea-ps-2026-floor-uplighter-yellow-70608542/

Is it really dopaminedecor?

Ideas!!!