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I don’t know what the best way to have the furniture arranged in. I feel like my bed should be in the centre of the wall or window but then my clothes draws don’t fit. Is there a better way that I’m not thinking of? Do I need to store my clothes somewhere else or get different draws? Note, the two places I’m taking the photos from is the door entry to room, and door entry to ensuite. Edit: See comments for other side of wall and dimensions :) Thanks for everyones help! submitted by /u/cossmos [link] [comments]

Hi folks, just moved into a new house and I'm looking for some help with living room layout. I'm trying to avoid the cursed TV over fireplace, but everything else I've tried hasn't quite worked. The closest Ive gotten was putting the TV on the large wall where the loveseat is and putting the couch directly across from it, but it creates an awkward corridor between the back of the couch and the extended kitchen counter and makes the room feel kind of closed off. Any ideas? submitted by /u/mbise1993 [link] [comments]

So this is my only room, where I want to fit my bed/ wardrobe, office desk plus PC on shelf, couch (would like a TV but not neccessary) and a dining table (Listed with first thing having highest priority). Right now I have this big couch and dining table which I am gonna get rid of (Current Layout in pictures 1-3). My plan is getting a smaller couch and a bar table instead. With those in mind I have an idea for a layout (Pictures 4-6), but I am not happy with the placement of the 4x4 shelf and also would not really have a place for a TV. I like the way the bed area is but I am open to entirely different suggestions with this layout :) Ty submitted by /u/zweitanium [link] [comments]

Hi design experts and aficionados! I am looking into splitting my large master bedroom into a smaller half bath (door onto the hallway) and a still-sizable master bath (door onto the master bedroom). It's currently very lame with degraded fixtures, cracked tiles and a general sense of sad. I have played around with design ideas and think this is the best use of the space we have - please share your feedback! I am specifically wondering whether this layout looks functional and would feel spacious. Does the placement of everything make sense? I have played around with different placements and spacings and this is the best I can come up with so far. Input on how we could use the space differently would be most welcome. Notes: The shower would be open (no glass door) with a slightly sloped floor. Our carpenter recommended this. I can't change the location of the half bath door because of an existing radiator a further along that wall. https://preview.redd.it/pw0dbm7korof1.png?width=787&format=png&auto=webp&s=b861c478ac075cd8067ea7011810ee2c9280ef14 submitted by /u/Intelligent_Comb3923 [link] [comments]

Lately, I’ve been planning to renovate my house entirely. Right now, I am gathering the items that I need to change and what I want to replace them with. For my bedroom, I am going for a modern and stylish look. One of the items I’m considering getting is a black glass wardrobe. From the pictures I have seen online, these wardrobes completely elevate any room. Especially when paired with warm lighting. Growing up, I wasn’t really a fan of anything black in color, but now I realise how classy the color black can be. However, I am particularly concerned about their durability since they are made of glass. I have also gone as far as checking various offline and online marketplaces, including Alibaba, to search for these black glass wardrobes. The designs online are numerous, each with its own specification and price variation. Now, I am a bit confused about which one to go for. Additionally, before I make any irrational purchase, I need to be sure of its durability over time. Due to the large number of options for a black glass wardrobe, I would need suggestions on the important factors to look out for before purchasing one of these wardrobes. Any suggestion or recommendation will be appreciated. Thank you. submitted by /u/Sufficient-River4425 [link] [comments]

I find the downstairs of a house I'm looking to buy a bit awkward. The first pic shows the current layout. I'm thinking about adding a kitchen peninsula/breakfast bar to add a bit of extra counter space. I'm also looking at different options for living space setup. I find the distance between the couch and TV too big and wondering if there's a better option. I'd appreciate any advice/opinions. Thanks! submitted by /u/ImpatientRacoon [link] [comments]

I’m wondering if anybody has any design ideas to deepen this window seat without making it look awkward considering it would come out from the wall. The main issue was there’s nowhere to put your back so I would never sit up here comfortably, but it has the best view in the home. Sorry for the bad photos but for context, it is currently deep enough to sit up there but there’s just nowhere to put your back except the window which defeats the purpose submitted by /u/fluffyliner [link] [comments]

Please excuse the mess, I barely have storage and temporarily put things in my “kitchen” 🙃. I keep trying to get my living room to feel cozy and functional but honestly it’s starting to make me very depressed and i spend all my time in my bed instead of my sofa. I barely have space, can’t add a coffee bar or a dining table. I keep my sofa because i bought it for couple of thousands a few years ago but now i fully regret it cause it’s huge. It’s very comfortable for when people sleep over, but it’s too large and makes my apartment feel very suffocating. Can anyone recommend how to change my space to make it feel cozy? I want to spend time in my living room to study or watch TV, I definitely need a table to put my chess board on, whether it’s coffee table or dining table. Should I throw my sofa out and get a smaller one? Should I move my desk to my bedroom? How do I make the layout cozy? how can I add a TV? it’s really getting to me :( here’s a video of the living room when i first move in https://imgur.com/a/4y6XqQv submitted by /u/Far-Reply-8715 [link] [comments]

Currently in my first semester of my BID. Between the hood and the cupboards how many inches should be spaced? Height is just under 30 inches. This is a gas stove. I read 3-6 inches but unsure if that's correct. submitted by /u/Melodic-Ad4296 [link] [comments]

I thought my TV was too high, so I “lowered” it. The lazy way. See before and after pics. Basically I just shifted the TV down to hang on the lower mount bar, so as you can see the bottom is no longer resting on a mount bar. Is this dangerous? Should I revert back because it’s safer or Reddit folks think it actually looks better higher? submitted by /u/keepinitchill92 [link] [comments]

So glad found this subreddit! This is my first go at laying out a room. It is a living room space. What I've come up with is based on looking at way to many pictures and so much time to figure out this basic setup. Before settle, I really want it critiqued and/or other alternatives. Appreciate any feedback, even outside of the layout. Missing pieces in empty spaces etc. My spouse wants it really clean/simple. want it to feel comfortable with personality. Have to end up in the middle somewhere. submitted by /u/Ok-Walk-9320 [link] [comments]

Struggling to furnish this room. It has large windows (floor to ceiling) with a sliding door to a balcony. The entrance has a little 'hallway' design that is very narrow / hard to use. Option A - D are made with furniture that we currently own. The desk is currently 120 cm wide. I'm also considering buying a new desk with cabinets underneath, and possible placing a bookcase on top of it. That would replace the blue cabinet. Options E-H have a desk that is 186 cm wide, options I and J a desk 246 cm wide. The final image shows how we currently position the unfolded sleeper sofa. submitted by /u/evdk1991 [link] [comments]

I'm currently trying to decide what type of windows I want in my small 784sqft 1 bed house I'm designing/building by myself. I've listed out the pro's and con's I've thought of for both, but I'd love to hear your opinions! I've stared at different layouts WAY to much over the last year, I may be blind to something obvious. A couple of notes about what you're seeing: -All the colors and furniture are placeholder but mostly dimensionally accurate. (I'm still concentrating on the layout) -The blue trapezoid thing represents the volume of a treadmill. -The Gable wall faces the east and has the best views on my land and the rear (North) of the house has the 2nd best views. -I'm on a shoe string budget, so while I'd love a wall of glass, I can't afford it. Vertical Windows (Double Hung) Pro's \-Around $300 Cheaper overall. \-About 20% more glass area. \-Better blinds options. \-More flexible venting options. \-More grounded (Can see the ground closer to the house). \-Less visibility into the home from the road. \-Easier to install solo. Con's \-Boring classic/traditional look (yeah I'm a contrarian). \-More likely to break a lower pane. \-Worse panoramic (horizontal) visibility to the outside when close to the wall. Horizontal Windows (Sliders With End Vents) Pro's \-Interesting look that lines up with the layout nicely. \-Looks less cheap. \-Most panes are further away from danger areas (due to height). \-Better panoramic visibility. \-Feels more "secure". Con's \-A little more expensive. \-Less glass area. \-Blind options are more awkward (controlling a 10ft wide blind seems like a pain) \-Feels more disconnected from the outside. \-Harder to install solo. \-Scared of large center pane breaking; expensive replacement. \-Less Privacy from the street. submitted by /u/Faimyn [link] [comments]

Hoping for advice on furnishing this U-shaped living space, which has been driving me mad! I need to incorporate a large TV and ideally comfortable seating for at 6+ people. I am thinking about an L-Shaped sectional in one of the corners blocking one of the deck doors, and TV above the fireplace, but its not ideal as I think the TV angles wont work well. Also considering removing the bar area and walling it off to fix the circular walking pattern but not sure if this woukd help. submitted by /u/phillasophicat [link] [comments]

Note: I can add the mullions back--they do make gorgeous shadows, among other things! However, removing them did brighten the room and makes the room feel more open and highlights the view. We will be repainting but keeping the furniture, and will need to make some adjustments. But the question for this subreddit is: are there other styles of [Andersen or other] **windows that wouldn't look quite so bulky and awkward--**and that open, to let in the wonderful breeze and enhance the indoor/outdoor feel? Thanks! https://preview.redd.it/54rg6fmb2bof1.png?width=1534&format=png&auto=webp&s=f5172a0f762a48324ec1cb74a9be99b88718f0c3 https://preview.redd.it/r65beec92bof1.png?width=1534&format=png&auto=webp&s=714f2dc26afc382f45835170066c5bc9fdf838a5 submitted by /u/swisssf [link] [comments]

Me and my partner are trying to figure out what the best layout would be for this living room. we want to try not to place the TV above the fireplace and let it be its own thing. Where should the couch go and what should we do with the space in front of the window/fireplace area? Any ideas/brainstorming would help us a lot! submitted by /u/energizedfiber00 [link] [comments]

Hi everyone! I need some help with the layout of this living room / kitchen area. This is the first layout that made sense, however it really bugs me that the couch is facing the kitchen, and not the TV (placed on the hallway wall opposed to the window). It’s a puzzle I can’t seem to solve. Thanks! :) submitted by /u/Zealousideal_Log_774 [link] [comments]

Hello! We’ve just signed the lease to our new apartment. We are seeking layout advice. Our dining setup is on our balcony. The only thing I’d like to fit aside from standard living room furniture is my roll-top desk. I would like the space to feel open and not crowded. Big question is: Should we place our TV against the wall or the in between in windows? Can provide more photos if needed! submitted by /u/WestChampionship1302 [link] [comments]

We're in the process of remodeling our kitchen and we're currently a little stuck deciding where to end our tile backsplash. It seems like our options are End at the bottom of the range hood End at the top of the upper cabinets End at the bottom of the window We're going to take the hood off to tile behind it. We're replacing this hood altogether since we've had some issues with the current one. We'll also have some crown molding in place (that's missing from the photo currently). We're leaning towards option 2 but unsure if the transition will look out of place. Thanks! https://preview.redd.it/q57l2b8bvcof1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b3163afb438ee3c854406b34020cab5fb02d19e submitted by /u/PieCrumbs [link] [comments]

We have a semi-unfinished basement (concrete floors, some open studs, open ceiling) and are going to finish it and move the kids down to the bedrooms and make a big rec room/TV room. We will put in a door to the workshop to close it off (it has a door to the outside not pictured). What we can't figure out is what to do with this space in red in the middle. It's an awkwardly large space that is kind of like a hallway, but big. It has a weird shaped corner to the right at the bottom of the stairs, etc. I was thinking maybe a desk and some built in shelves, but it feels like an afterthought. Kids will end up with desks in their rooms anyways and we have a work from home office upstairs. If it matters, the floors above have master bed/bath, office, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, TV room, and laundry room. Thank-you for any input or ideas on the use of the space. submitted by /u/overzealouszebra [link] [comments]

In my previous post (https://www.reddit.com/r/InteriorDesign/comments/1nd6gx9/what\_would\_be\_the\_best\_place\_to\_mount\_the\_tv\_and/), I drew a diagram showing a TV in a way bigger size to what it would actually look like on the wall (wall A in the second picture). Now that I have added a more accurate estimation of how each TV might look like on the wall, what is the preferred mount way: A simple TV wall mount (Where the TV simply slides in and can't move) A full-motion mount Ceiling mount Thanks submitted by /u/thedeadfungus [link] [comments]

Apologies for the old fashioned sketch… I’m stuck with layout of my living room/kitchen area. I don’t love the desk against the back wall because it feels shut off. The couch can’t really go against the wall perpendicular to the windows due to the heater. The butchers block in the corner can go and Ive also thought about adding poufs or some other small/movable seating, open to any ideas. Thank y’all! submitted by /u/Think-Reindeer-9365 [link] [comments]

I recently moved into a house (alone, for context) and I’m stuck on how to set up my TV room. I have 2 possible options for a “living room”: Smaller room w/a working fireplace and 1 entrance. Larger, more exposed room. Ideally, I’d use the fireplace room - easier to arrange a big comfy sofa, fireplace, and single entry (cozier). The fireplace causes a big difficulty w/TV placement, though. I was considering a 75-85" TV (or at least 65" if need to fit). Comfort/practicality is a big factor (though hopefully it'd look nice). I don’t want to be turning my head a lot (neck issues), and I’d like the chaise set up so it’s comfortable for watching. Light-wise: windows face West, and there's a covered porch outside, so that should help w/glare most of the day. I took general + more specific photos of both rooms, and also made general + specific idea floorplans + 3D layouts (ignore any current furniture and mess): Fireplace Room Photos Fireplace Room Layouts Larger Room Photos Larger Room Layouts Please help me figure out which room and layout would work best - open to ideas/tweaks outside of the above. submitted by /u/OlegRu [link] [comments]

The living room has a weird design where there is a "half wall"(wall A) and in front of it a larger full wall (wall B). There is a 2 meters sofa to place either on wall A or B. If the sofa is placed on wall A, then it's not an issue about how to mount the TV. The problem is that placing the sofa on wall A will block a large part of the balcony exit so the preferred place to put the sofa is wall B, and the TV in wall A. The problem is that it's a "half wall" in height and then there is a problem on where and how to place the TV (55"-75"). The options I thought of are 1) TV full motion wall mount that will be placed on the right side of wall A (Where it reaches the ceiling), and then the TV can be folded towards the part where the wall is half in height. 2) A TV floor stand (the worst option IMO). 3) A TV ceiling mount, similar to option 1, just from the ceiling. I added 4 images: first picture: real photo of wall A second picture: the rough drawing of the living room with dimensions. third picture: added the TV placement. fourth picture: the drawing of wall A and wall B from the front view. What is the best way? also, am I right that the sofa must be on wall B? Are there any other options for the design in general? Thanks submitted by /u/thedeadfungus [link] [comments]

I have been struggling with this entryway behind my sectional. The gray door is the front door and to the right of the front door, there’s another door for shoe storage. I’d like to place something behind my sectional so that it blocks or at least obscures the initial view when you first walk in but also not so thick that it makes it feel more tight. The space from the door to the sectional is 5ft, and the space from the wall to the end of the sectional is about 11ft. I’ve thought about a floor to ceiling divider, but it would intersect with the window. Maybe an entryway table the same height as the sofa, but I think it’s still too short and doesn’t obscure the view enough. Curious what you guys have done for odd layouts like this? submitted by /u/caca_94 [link] [comments]