r/HomeDecorating

My front door is not centered with the hallway you walk into. Which do I line the rug up with? This is bothering the crap out of me.

I know my decor style is not for everyone but I like my eclectic stuff and this house is still new. I haven’t finished decorating. There’s too much white. I’m working on it!

After months of planning and a few weeks of chaos, our bathroom is finally finished and honestly it feels like a completely different space. We have a pretty small footprint to work with so every decision had to be intentional.

The theme we went for was Scandinavian — white and wood, clean lines, nothing too busy.

Here’s what we did:

The wood countertop was the decision I was most nervous about in a bathroom setting, but we sealed it properly and it’s become the feature I get the most compliments on. Paired it with a vessel sink to add a little interest at vanity height.

The recessed wall niches above the tub were my husband’s idea and honestly it was a genius call. We added LED strip lighting inside and used wood-look backing to tie it into the countertop. Now I have a place for my plants AND my candles.

The round wood-framed mirror was the final piece that pulled everything together. It softens the room and echoes the warm tones throughout.

The pendant lights were a splurge but worth every penny.

Total gut job on this room. If anyone is considering a small bathroom reno, feel free to ask questions — happy to share what we learned the hard way! 😅​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Random question but I feel like this is a universal problem…

What do you do with clothes that are not clean enough to go back into the closet, but also not dirty enough to wash yet?

For me it’s things like pants or outerwear... I’ve worn them outside, so I don’t want to mix them with clean clothes, but washing them after every wear feels wrong (and probably destroys them faster).

Right now they just… end up on a chair...

I’m thinking of getting some kind of open rack or dedicated space so they can “breathe” during the week, but curious how everyone else deals with this.

Do you have a system that actually works? Any setup or product you’d recommend?

Do people put stuff on top of cabinets anymore? If yes - what?

(Im too old for the empty bottles of booze)

I’ll never tire of rainbow anything! Send me all your rainbow finds plz! 🙏🏽💕

I decided to paint my living room yellow but I’m struggling to find the perfect shade of paint. I ai generated the vision for the room. I like Behr paint, and I’m considering Midsummer Gold and Turmeric, but I think the first is too yellow and the second is not yellow enough. Anyone know a colour that’s in between??

I prefer a brown paint stain for a more natural and traditional element. Partner prefers charcoal gray for a more cohesive and modern look.

I worked so hard to paint this nicely 😭 I was trusting the process thinking the second coat would pull everything together. Except the walls are paneled so I don’t think the color looks right. It didn’t look this green on the swatch.

I’d like to get another few years out of my living room rug, but most of the tassels have become unbraided, giving it a bedraggled vibe. It occurred to me today that maybe I could… cut the off? Will that look chic and intentional, or will the stubby nubs look even more stupid? I figured I’d ask here before committing with the scissors. Many thanks!

My living room just feels weird to me. Doesn't feel like anything works, doesn't feel cohesive, and doesn't feel cozy. Can anyone help? We do occasionally host family, and I have 2 kids. I just want something better for it.

Before & 90% after

I had always been so committed to neutrals because it felt safe. I’m expanding my palette and the color is bringing so much joy.

Wall hangings and shades will be installed when I’m fully done with touch ups.

I just moved into my first place by myself and I’m having a lot of trouble decorating. I know nothing about this. The rug in the couch are the only things that have to stay. I feel like I can build around those. I am looking for suggestions for a coffee table, TV, TV stand, and accessory seating. Please help me out with pictures and colors if you can.

The last post is what my living room used to look like.

As they’re behind a gas hob I don’t know what sort of stuff I can put over it that won’t melt off or catch fire. I’m in the U.K. and own the flat so some suggestions would be great.

I worked so hard to paint this room, and I’m not even sure if I like the color 😭 it didn’t look this green on the swatch. I’m so tempted to just repaint it.

We just bought this house and are in the process of moving in. I don’t know which layout makes more sense and flows better.

I can’t decide and it’s giving me anxiety. 😥

I’m looking to buy a rug which is made of hand knotted “premium” wool in a high pile (4cm/1.6 inches thick). It looks really soft and luxurious but I’m worried it will be difficult to keep clean. This will be placed in our living area under a sectional. Has anyone had experience with a rug like this? Would a slightly shorter pile (2.5-3cm) make much difference to ease of cleaning?