r/DecorAdvice

Hello all! I have a couch that was given to me and I can’t really afford a new one of a similar quality right now, however the couch is a horrible gray color. Any tips or ideas for what to pair with this so it doesn’t look so damn drab?

Is it becoming charming or tacky? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :-)

Also I'm really fond of this hotel's style

https://www.instagram.com/hotelcarondebeaumarchais?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

Should I invest in a ruffled vanity chair? Im also missing a rug at the moment, would adding that help? Should I remove the dog from the table that's reflected in the mirror?

What can I add to the circled area to give it a bit more ooomph and curb appeal? We aren’t huge into big and bright colors but we need something to make it a lot less plain.

Help select wallpaper for daughters bedroom. She’s 5. Full room is white including cupboard. Doors are brown veneer and one wall is full glass windows!!
Which look will elevate the room in a luxe way?

We just moved in so please excuse the boxes. I’m a little confused on how to set up this living area, as it is larger than our last home. I do have a rug that is approximately 8 x 12 and I’m not sure whether I should put all four front legs on it or use it under one of the couches. We’re kind of a blank slate here. Advice appreciated!

Just moved in, the house is very modern and I plan on getting a headboard but should I do anything with the window?

I have an area of exposed brick in my hallway by the stairs. It’s a 1970s house, so the feature is of the era, which I rather like. The issue I have is that they’re not nice bricks, I would like it if they were softer or looked older.
Plastering the wall to match the rest of the hallway would require removing the bannisters, which I don’t want to do.
Would you paint it?
Or is there something I can put on the brick to soften it down a bit?
Id appreciate some advice and suggestions please.

Hi all. I am having a hard time choosing a mirror for this area. I really liked the light fixture in the beginning, but am thinking it may not work with such a whimsical mirror. It would be centered under the fixture Any ideas? Mirror on next picture. Thanks.

We’ve been wanting to brighten up our livingspace. Can’t remove the curtains because of privacy and looking for a more budgetfriendly solution than replacing the entire floor.
Solution: a rug.

3 different online sources are telling to base said rug on:
- wall colour;
- floor colour;
- sofa colour.

I imagine it being a combo of the three.

However, I can’t decide on the colour and/or pattern.
Should I go light grey, beige/greige or a accent colour? Or even a pattern to break it up.
Without making it tóó heavy 🤔

Thank you in advance!

Edit: sofa is 246x246cm, 8x8ft

Hi all, I hope my question does belong here! I'm not at all sure about my choices. For example, the two ikea billys, should they be lighter oak, or this darker shade? Shouldn't they match the tv stand in color? Does the lighter coloured tv stand work? Should it match the coffee table, the floors? Are my color choices for the couches ok? I worry the combination is too much, but I really want something colorful! The second photo is my plan for the kitchen (it is open on the living room and behind the teal couch).

Hi I’m struggling to decide where I should end my backsplash in my small kitchen. The countertop is sandwiched between two walls. I can tile directly behind the countertop only (green), turn the corner and end under the front of then the cabinets (blue), or take it all the way to the front of the countertop (red). I’m leaning heavily towards blue as I think the other options are too much/too little. Please advise! And bonus for AI/photoshop renderings of the options. I’m using a rectangular blue/gray tile running horizontally.

Edit: whatever I do, I would do on both sides for symmetry. Sorry if the lines on just one side caused confusion.

My partner and I are trying to pick a rug for under our small dining table and cannot agree 😭 He wants either a maroon rug or a dark green rug, but I want a more neutral zebra-print rug because our dining chairs already have dark green seating, and we also have a large REDDD hardtop piece from his convertible sitting in the living room. Since the space is pretty small, I feel like adding another dark-colored rug might make everything feel too heavy or crowded, while a neutral rug would help balance the space and make it feel more cohesive. He thinks the darker rug would make the room feel richer and moodier. Interior design people, please help us settle this debate 😂 I attached photos of our living/dining area for context, along with the rug options we’re deciding between. Which rug do you think would work best with the space overall?

Help me improve my bedroom. I don’t really have the ability to change the actual furniture but can move it around the room. The tv location can’t be fixed. The wall color is swanky grey and carpet is a medium grey if you can’t tell.

Layout specifics:
The curtains by the standing mirror are a window
The white door leads to living area
The grey curtain goes to the bathroom.

(Last pic is a different comforter but same room)

I'm stuck and need help deciding which rug would suit my room best and what kind of curtains should I use for the windows? And if there's any other advice on the layout/ decors I'm open to it as well! TIA

Hi! I (30f) recently got out of a long term relationship, moved out, and am now trying to decorate my new room. I feel very lost, uninspired, and depressed, and I hope I can at least make my room feel homier and cozy. I have my WFH set up in my room, a dresser, and then my bed against the left wall. I am in the doorway. I think I like the set up, I’ve tried this many different ways but I like this the most. Anything you can give me is much appreciated, thank you!

Ok so - currently renting this place. The Kitchen is tiny, we thought we would only be there for a year but we have renewed the lease so I need to tackle the area. I don’t think it would be as much of an issue if the flooring beside it was carpet.

This is a two bed: there’s 3 people living here.

We only have two outlets - by the fridge, & where we keep the microwave.

The cupboard above the fridge is a boiler doesn’t fit more than some tupaware

The 3 drawers: cutlery, plates, pots and pans.

The 4 cupboards up top: myself and my partners things, the air fryer & dry food, my flatmates things, glasses. (done in order left to right)

In the cupboard under the sink, we store cleaning supplies

Basically my flat mate is moving out and we want to sublet the other room to a new person, ideally before they move in we want to organise things better so it’s got more space - i’m not sure if it’s a case of more “communal” ie we all share the cupboards, one for spices, one for pasta, one for whatever etc.

I know there’s some storage things we could get from ikea to clip under the shelfs or maybe we just need to move the drying rack? it was put there because my flatmate would then put dishes on the table to dry lol

Open to any ideas or help at all please and thank you!!

Note: i’m using an empty kitchen photo because i’m going to start from zero