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We get it. Every sub has their own set of rules and it gets quite annoying to have to remember them all or even read them all. This post is meant to shed light into all of our rules and give you sort of a deeper dive and explanation into each. Our rules are comprised of 5 main rules. 1️⃣: Interior design NOT decoration. We made a more in-depth post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/InteriorDesign/s/C6pR9ZMe3j However, there is debate surrounding this topic. This however is not debatable especially those who have never been an interior designer. Simply put: anything specifically AESTHTIC falls under decor. Color of walls (yes, there is psychology of color, but most if not ALL posts are “what color would look good”. That’s aesthetic. Now: “what color would work if I have light sensitivity” is a design question. 2️⃣: Quality, Content and formatting. This rule is broken up into a few parts because there’s rules that would fall under this. So if you break rule 2, it comes down to one of these. Use your brain. A lot of people ask us what part of this rule they broke. Use process of elimination here. It’s not rocket science! A: Your post did not include images. B: Your post lacked details. C: You used AI image(s). D: You used a URL shortener. E: You did not provide a solution. For E: we wrote a post about this. You must provide a solution to your problem! Period. If you didn’t, your post won’t be approved. 3️⃣: No spam, solicitation or self promotion. This is pretty vague because everyone has a different definition of spam and even self promotion. Self promotion alone doesn’t even mean direct promotion like you put a link to your website. This would even count if you post something and you have a link to your site in your profile. Self promotion is also market research. We’ve seen it all. Don’t try to self promote. We will find out. You will get an immediate ban for this without warning. Further we don’t need to tell you nor give you any reason for the ban. Though we try to depending on your attitude. 4️⃣: Maintain respect. If your post isn’t respectful or doesn’t have any value whatever, you will break this rule. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all. Period. 5️⃣: Focus on real spaces. No identification. We don’t identify spaces, styles, furniture and so on. We also don’t allow you to ask for help finding products. Lastly something about the READ THE RULES. You must physically accept the rules. Once you do that, you must post again. However, your post will be removed again as every post goes into our mod queue. So follow these steps: 1: Post. 2: If you didn’t accept the rules, follow the pinned comment. It tells you EXACTLY what to do. 3: once you do 2 above, post again. 4: then, wait for a mod to review your post. That’s all folks. Cheers submitted by /u/designermania [link] [comments]

Hey r/InteriorDesign! I hope you're all doing well. In case you don't know me, my name is Max, and I'm one of the new members of the moderation team here. It has been great designing and chatting with you all across the subreddit so far. With the recent additions to the moderation team, we hope you've been seeing shorter wait times when trying to get your posts approved. The whole team is working around the clock to keep things running seamlessly for you all. While things may look slow from the outside, a lot is going into the backend of post approvals/removals, especially with how in-depth a lot of posts go into their design dilemmas. After some research, the team has decided to implement a new app: Read The Rules! This app is a simple way to combat our high removal to approval rate. On average, 70% of posts submitted get removed due to violation of our community rules. That's a lot, I know. And trust us, we as moderators don't like having to remove posts either. "I get it, I get it. You hate being a moderator, what do I have to do?" I hear you asking.. To start, before making your post, click the three dots in the right-hand corner of the main page of r/InteriorDesign, select "Read the Rules" and... read the rules! As you read, confirm that you read the rules and click submit. After that, you'll be cleared to post. When changes to the rules are made, you may be required to re-read the rules, but we'll let you know if this happens. This takes immediate effect! If you're experiencing issues, try following this video for mobile and this video for laptop/desktop. Still experiencing issues? Contact the team here. It's the belief of myself and the entire team that this is for the best of the subreddit, and we hope that we can get that approval rate up, even if it's just a little bit. Thank you all for reading the rules, continuously providing your intuitive design skills, and most of all, for your continued support. Regards, r/InteriorDesign Team submitted by /u/PSYCHOTICMAX [link] [comments]

Old ceiling and fan Loft Area Before Living Room with Chandelier Loft with new Light Fixture The old version of my living area felt very sterile with all the sheetrock, and needed an upgrade to take advantage of the big window wall and view onto Forest Service Land. I am not a fan of ceiling fans, and this chandelier really helped tie everything together! submitted by /u/Loose-Weather-5729 [link] [comments]

moving into a new apartment with a diagonal wall in the living room and struggling to figure out where to place the couch/tv. can't get new furniture as of right now so this is what i'm stuck with in terms of couch/dining/tv layout.. position of the ottoman part of the couch can be changed! any ideas? submitted by /u/rachelchengg [link] [comments]

My fiance and I made an offer on this house in a lake community, and we need help figuring out the best way to approach the living room. The door behind the TV is inactive. The other door on the same wall is the front door. What would you do with this? Best I can come up with is moving TV above fireplace, and getting a 3 seater couch facing that direction, leaving space behind for that booth area. We love the rest of the house but this space seems like it will be tough to enjoy. Appreciate any help! submitted by /u/cMFNwynnn [link] [comments]

The difference between the two solutions is the final layout of the hallway. In Italy, the law requires a hallway (buffer zone) before a bathroom. Give me feedback on the blue area: entering a room (study) through a hallway or directly from the living area (which would allow me to use the hallway space to enlarge the bathroom). submitted by /u/bob-1992 [link] [comments]

Not sure this is allowed, but we recently moved into a beautiful home built in 1960s. Trouble is that the great room is long and narrow. The “living room space is approx 15’ wide x 12’ long, which leads to a transitional space into a dining room with a doorway to the kitchen. We don’t like the idea of a dining room in that area, as it blocks the flow of the space when it comes to navigating the rest of the home. I also am not a fan of parallel couches. I personally would like to place a TV above the mantle ( and replace the mantle when we do a larger renovation as it comes out from wall about 24”). Would love for this to be a less formal space than previous owner had and for our family with young kids to spend lots of time. If we put a TV above mantle would like seating facing the fireplace, but given that the room is only 15’ wide, we feel really limited. We love the bay windows and all the gorgeous molding, but are really stumped. Any help would be great! submitted by /u/cakewalkny [link] [comments]

Hi! I’m trying to decide between two sizes of a curved/bowl-shaped sofa and would love some outside opinions : 94in (138 cm) or 109in (276 cm). The wall with the windows is 122 in (310 cm). The actual sofa looks like the last photo: it has a curved bowl shape where the arms flare outward, meaning the base footprint is narrower than the top width. So subtract roughly 8in (20cm) from the stated size to get the actual floor footprint. Also note: what looks like a chaise in the renders is actually a separate modular « ottoman » that can be moved around. What size would you go with? submitted by /u/Careful-Water-9264 [link] [comments]

Hello! Really struggling with the layout for our primary bed/bath/closet. The space is currently 19x20, but could be 19x22 if necessary. The bedroom can be on the smaller size, we don’t need sitting area etc, but do need a 11.5’ wall for end tables and bed. We’d love a tub, walk in shower and double vanity in the bath. I’d take any thoughts! submitted by /u/Used_Bunch4110 [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate your feedback on this layout 🙏 I’m planning a kitchen + dining area for a family of four with occasional guests and I’m worried the space might be a bit tight, especially around the dining table. Key details: Distance between kitchen and dining table: 100 cm (~39 inches) Dining table size: 160 x 90 cm (63 × 35.4 in) This is a daily-use space (not just occasional dining) We are ok with extending table when we have guests My concerns: Is 100 cm enough clearance when chairs are pulled out and people are sitting? Will circulation feel cramped in real life? Alternative I’m considering: Switching to a round table Ø 110-120cm (Ø 43–47 in) to improve flow Questions: Is this layout practical or too tight? Would a round table be a better choice here? Any other layout improvements you’d suggest? Thanks a lot in advance — I really value practical, real-life experience feedback! submitted by /u/Cautious_Pin1350 [link] [comments]

I’m looking at buying this apartment and trying to figure out if I’m seeing real potential or just wishful thinking. The building is from around 1900, but this unit is a much newer loft conversion (used to be storage), so everything inside is pretty modern. What I keep coming back to is whether it would make sense to push it slightly in a more classical direction. Nothing major, but things like adding some simple moulding, softening the mezzanine, and generally trying to give it a bit more connection to the age of the building. At the same time, I’m a bit worried that this kind of approach in a loft conversion might just end up looking forced or “applied” rather than natural. I wouldn’t be doing any big structural changes, just relatively light stuff I can do myself. So I guess the question is: Do you think introducing that kind of classical detailing in a space like this can work, or will it end up looking fake? Suggestions and pictures are very welcome. Edit: Seems like there was a challange with the language barier. By "classic" i ment something more like victorian. submitted by /u/oproblematisk [link] [comments]

Long time listener, first time caller. We're in the final design stages of a retrovit and extension of a 1950s semi D in Ireland. I think we're mostly there but just wanted a sanity check on our GF plans. We are planning a few tweaks from these drawings like adding cloak room in hall and making bay window in "living room" but just wondering if anyone has any other ideas. We are trying to achieve an open plan concept with the kitchen at the heart of the home and aim the maximise light with orientation. Thank you! submitted by /u/Smurfmans123 [link] [comments]

https://preview.redd.it/2le0plzni3xg1.png?width=259&format=png&auto=webp&s=f58e5f1a3a9d18c39aed390f589790617a8834fd Hi everyone, We’re building a courtyard-style home in a small town in Odisha where summers are extremely hot and dry (40°C+). We’re considering a ducted air cooler (centralized evaporative cooling system) instead of central AC. From what I understand, these systems work best in hot, dry climates and can cool multiple rooms through ducts at a lower running cost. However, we’re unsure about: Comfort – Does it feel close to AC or just like a strong cooler? Uniform cooling – Does it actually cool all rooms evenly? Humidity – Does it become uncomfortable over time? Execution – Since no one nearby uses this, we’re unsure about design and maintenance Courtyard impact – Will open spaces help or reduce effectiveness? I also understand they need good ventilation (slightly open windows) and don’t offer precise temperature control like AC. Would love to know: 👉 Has anyone installed a ducted cooler system in a home? 👉 How does it perform in peak summer? 👉 Any regrets or key learnings? 👉 Suitable for a courtyard house? Also, any brand or company recommendations for duct coolers and execution would be really helpful. Thanks! submitted by /u/Fun_Pin_5817 [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I'm in the middle of renovating my appartment and considering putting an interior window behind a TV to make a sort of "connection" between the 2 rooms (the other room would be an office). Has anyone tried this before? I'm not sure if this would be impractical, and I'd love to hear your experience or recommendations. submitted by /u/Sy4ru [link] [comments]

✨cardboard✨ Hello! So I’m incredibly tied but decided what better time to make a cardboard layout of my bedroom including my desk and bed all scaled to 1/12th of my bedroom. This house is so old and only has 2 outlets in the bedroom. I’m tired of my bed being in the top left corner or right infront of the door when you open it but I can’t figure out any other way to arrange it where I can still get power to my desk for school (without daisy chaining 50 extension chords). Please give me some tips! I have other pieces of furniture but the desk and bed are my two main concerns , I can work everything else around it. I do have a dresser in the bottom left corner as literally nothing else fits there so it’s a perfect fit. I am so tired rn. Idk why I’m even posting this but maybe yall will have better ideas than I do submitted by /u/kathcore2 [link] [comments]

My passion is in interior design / remodel / construction but my educational background and career are not. I’m a budget analyst for government health grants. I’m in my late 30’s with 2 kids and one on the way. I’m afraid that I may have missed my calling to be an architect and I would love to find something in this field that is not as expensive or lengthy as architectural school. Has anyone completed any affordable, online design schooling / courses that they would recommend? I understand that interior design is a profession that can take years of schooling and hands on training, but I’m currently not in the position to complete that type of education. submitted by /u/Express-Ad8275 [link] [comments]

Hello everyone! Was looking to get some help. I’m currently deciding on my master bathroom layout, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I really don’t have the space for what I initially planned , so I’ll have to give up something. I will either have to give up my bathtub (I would still have a walk-in shower) or my double vanity and instead get a single vanity with one sink and more counter space. I haven’t lived in a place where I had either of these, so I’m looking for some advice or feedback from anyone who has one and either uses it a lot or finds they don’t use it much. submitted by /u/Extension-Date7876 [link] [comments]

Currently thinking about how to rearrange my room for a more optimal layout, if there is one. Right now, there is a bookshelf (behind the table and beside the bed) and a wardrobe. The rectangle in the wall is where the AC is, and there is a long window across the bed. Feels a bit weird and not very optimal as I end up slacking on my bed instead of doing work as the bed is the centre of the room. Thinking of pushing the bed into the corner, or to swop the location of the desk + bookshelf cluster with the wardrobe. What do you guys think, the five sided nature of this room is a challenge to work with, for me. submitted by /u/SnooFoxes7894 [link] [comments]

Unflipping Victorian—Kitchen Reno Advice needed Hello! Long-time lurker, first time poster. We're in the planning stages of a kitchen reno, and are having some trouble deciding what to do with the window currently in the space (also open to other feedback). While the main goals of the reno are to add more storage space, add more counter space, and improve flow, we see a few opportunities to change other elements, including the window above the sink. The house was built in 1890, and has awesome big & tall windows throughout. The only window that doesn't fit is the one above the sink. We were thinking of making it taller to match the windows seen in the second image, but think that having a tall and narrow window in this space might be a bit awkward. To complicate things a bit, if we were to make the window taller, it could hold us back from building a pergola over our back patio, as the additional height might conflict with where the pergola would meet with the back wall of the house (picture 5), unless we built the pergola to be very very tall (like, goofy tall). The backyard patio and landscaping has been renovated, and it's a great space for hosting and eating on the patio. We live in a climate that gets very sunny and very hot, so the pergola is somewhat of a priority. Trying to balance this with the importance of the kitchen space, and having an interior design that complements the adjacent dining room. Photo 1 shows the kitchen as it currently is. Photo 2 shows a different angle of the kitchen with the tall windows we might use for dimension inspiration (although these are a bit narrower than we want) Photo 3 is a rendering created by a cabinet company we've been talking with, with a potential layout, although the window is smaller than it could be. Photo 4 is the back of the house, showing that going much higher with the window could conflict with the height of a future pergola (don't mind the brick--we'll be having some masonry work done soon). Photos 5 and 6 are options for the cabinets, just to get an idea of what vibe we'd like to go for. I think we're leaning a bit more to the wood--we love the warmth. What are your thoughts on what we should do with the window? Does the layout seem reasonable? Anything else we should consider? Bonus question, what are your thoughts on the white vs wood cabinets (shown in pictures 5 and 6). We're leaning towards wood, but are worried it will be too much with our wood floors (which we're having extended into the kitchen). Thanks in advance for your feedback! submitted by /u/dancinganimal [link] [comments]

I have a design question on light positioning. I'm getting two 7" Tolomeo arm with shade for our king size bed and am trying to figure out where I should mount them for the best illumination for reading and minimal glare. Of note, when reading in bed, I typically lie or lean back—I don't sit up. I want to be able to read comfortably, whether lying on my left or right side. Our headboard is 2" wider than our king mattress. The Tolomeo has a 44" reach, which gives us some leeway. Based on all these specs, where should a swing-arm wall lamp be placed for the best reading light and the least amount of glare? How far above the mattress and how far to the side of the mattress should it be mounted? I'm finding very conflicting info online. If I had to mount it this second, I'd probably do it 34" above the mattress and then horizontally 8" from the edge of the mattress. I really appreciate any insight anyone has! submitted by /u/squirrelonfence [link] [comments]

My whole life I’ve shared a room with my sister and we are finally getting our own rooms. She’s taking most of the furniture into her room like the desk and bookcase that we shared. So I only have my twin bed, small bookcase, and cat tower for now. I want to buy a clothing rack and laundry basket, and thought it would be best placed next to the closet. I’m not sure if I will buy a regular shaped desk or L shaped desk yet. I’m also not sure whether I should keep the cat tower in my room or move it somewhere else in the house. Just wanted some input on which layout is best or if there are any other suggestions. TIA! submitted by /u/cyfphrs [link] [comments]

Looking for some advice/ideas on how to fully renovate this kitchen. The pictures are off the real estate posting, we purchased the house and take possession next month, and are trying to plan renovations. The last picture you can see the one side of the kitchen is between the winding staircase. I was thinking of maybe a solution would be tearing the wall down between the staircase and kitchen. Keeping the wall with arched doorway. Getting rid of the outside door and extending cabinets there instead and making a single large island with waterfall quartz. I'm not married to that plan though and looking for inspiration. The house is on a lakefront and the kitchen windows face the lake Trying to post this for the third time hopefully it works, otherwise I don't know how to get the post approved ( it's not AI!) submitted by /u/almirbhflfc [link] [comments]

Help me decide the cabinet color for my kitchen. I provided the counter tops. The doors are shaker doors. I live in southwest texas submitted by /u/Crazy_Narwhal6933 [link] [comments]

Thanks in advance for any support, and please ignore the wall colours 😅 The area between the en-suite and the wardrobe (w) leads to a window at the bottom which feels like wasted space, and there is eaves storage (c) at the end which is impractical to access and not really needed. Likewise the wardrobe (w) has a double door which blocks the path into the bedroom when open, and accessing the storage space inside to the left is impractical. The shower is too small and the door to the bathroom makes it awkward to have two people in there at once. Any layout suggestions welcome, I've put a proposed idea (see image 4 layout) in there, but I'm really not sure about. submitted by /u/dudledok [link] [comments]

My living room is 22ft long by 11 ft wide. The large archway leads into the foyer, the small door is a bedroom, and the top left corner is a patio door/window corner. The room is mainly used to listen to music/watch tv. (the pc setup could be moved to another room if needed. Which of the layouts I've posted do you think flows the best? submitted by /u/luminatx [link] [comments]