r/InteriorDesign

I'll be moving into this room soon for college and I'm trying to figure out where to place everything. It's my grandmother's house so the piano was already in there. I am an amateur classical pianist so I would love to keep the piano in the room if possible.

For what I have right now, I'm not so sure about that small space I have to walk through to get to my desk and the piano, so any help in designing this room is appreciated.

I am furnishing my new room and this is the layout I've come up with. The room is quite big (3 x 3.6 m) so there is plenty of space to work with. It's only 2.1 m in height though. I want the room to feel cozy and grounded, and that's why I've chosen a green and brown kind of aesthetic. The heating panels on either side of the room are fixed in place and I've had to work around them. One concern of mine is that the wardrobe is slightly blocking the natural light from one of the two only windows (which also are small 61 x 34 cm). Furthermore, the desk is not located that close to the windows which often is desired. My main needs of the room are a fairly large bed (160 cm x 210), a desk with my gaming setup, wardrobe, a space to hang out with friends (the sofa now) and a small music section where I hang my guitars and can play. What do you guys think of the layout? Will the room function well? Are there things you would change? Small details can of course be changed and are not the main focus for me right now, mainly layout.

I’m deciding between two apartments. The first is 800 sqft with a great view, second is 900 sqft with a view of another building obstructing light. I prefer the first if I can fit everything I want furniture wise.

I want to fit my 86” couch that I’ll possibly upgrade to 95” in the future, my 4’x2’ desk, and a small kitchen table I will purchase. I also have a 27.5” circular coffee table. I’m not sure it’s possible with option 1, and option 2 I can’t envision it since I will need the tv against the wall and thus the couch off the wall to not block the bedroom door.

The kitchen island does have an extension I could put up and put barstools under, but it has a steel top. I did try making a mock of each apartment online with furniture and still can’t envision it. For option 1 I could have my desk adjacent to the window, couch next to desk, and tv against the wall connected to the bedroom… but then the table would have to be on the other side of the couch? Whereas with option 2, I could put the desk in line with the kitchen and island.

Any insight would be so helpful please!

We're planning to remodel our 80's kitchen soon. I've done kitchen remodels before, but I am feeling uncertain about things because it's a much larger space to cover and I don't want to miss anything!

More details that aren't all depicted in the designs:

• Range & range hood will be 36"
• 2 fridges that are 60" (We're planning to add panels so that they look built in)
• Large workstation sink in island, size TBD
• Dishwasher will most likely go to the left of the sink
• Garbage will most likely be to the right of the sink
• The bar area on the bottom left will also include a built-in coffee maker and maybe a sink.

Things that I'm concerned about:

• The designs have no pantry. Do you think one should be added or is the rest of the cabinet space enough for storage?
• Should we remove the sink from the bar on the bottom left for counter space?

My husband and I bought this house about a year ago. We knew the original owners and due to good timing and luck, we bought this house before it ever went onto the market. We got it for a steal and it is a beautiful home, but this stairwell is stressing us out. We're planning for a family and I can't stop looking at it like it is a death trap. What if the baby gate gives out? What if a child goes over the side? What do other people do with a stairwell like this? Is there another way we can make it safe that wouldn't require tens of thousands of dollars? I was thinking a giant island, but i feel like that wouldn't look good. Thoughts?

In my living space, I have two windows that are giving me a headache. The windows are separated by approximately 40 inches. What’s the best window treatment approach—one long rod or two separate treatments? I am concerned about privacy, so can’t just leave it as is but not sure how to handle them because they are slightly different heights and obviously different ratios with one being narrow and one wide.

I am going to be renovating my main bathroom soon, and am considering placing the shower head as it is in this photo since we have a smaller space and want to maximize niche space. Does anyone have experience or feedback on how practical this actually is? Are there any drawbacks to having the shower stream running diagonally into the shower from the corner when the head is mounted in the holder instead of straight from a traditional placement in the middle of a wall?

I'm moving into a new apartment soon (floorpan attached), and I'm debating what furniture to buy and how to arrange it. In addition to a bed, I'd like to have:

• A desk with a desk chair
• A couch, coffee table, and TV
• A dining table (but this is more optional since I also have the kitchen island)

One option would be to just go with the layout that's pictured and put the desk next to the bedroom window, but the TV would be at a kinda awkward angle relative to the couch. Would y'all go with this or some other arrangement?

The top of the newly installed counter is about 31 inches and the top of the asymmetrical vessel sink is 32 inches closest to where you stand (it’s higher in the back towards the mirror). Is this too low? It’s a custom floating cabinet and so it will be a huge paint to try and move it, but if it looks ridiculous, then maybe I need to.

In the future, I will add 2 armchairs on the window side, but idk wich type of couch and where the christmas tree could go once the armchairs are here. I'm only looking for the placement and types of couches that are suitable

I have attached a crude drawing of the layout to help.

Our bedroom is a 12x12 box (very old, small house). It it my least favorite room in the house and I go in there at the last possible minute because I hate it so much(yikes!).

We have a king bed on a low metal frame with no head or foot board. Two small, bed height end tables with drawers, one 3x2 chest of drawers that is about waist height, and one tall chest of drawers about chest height. I’m 5’5.

Our closet is very small, maybe 2x3 with one rod and one shelf.

We have a picture window in the center of the wall, but can’t center our bed in because of the dresser. Another window on the side of the house/far side of the room.

Please please please any tips. Im okay with built ins, demolishing my closet, etc. I just want to be functional and a place I can read a book in at night and not feel like the room is a hot mess.

Since having a child, the functional requirements of our living room have changed pretty dramatically. I have been trying to work out the ideal layout to accommodate our daughter’s items (play tent, crash pad, toy box) as part of the living area, rather than pushed out of the way wherever it will fit.

The living room is an extension that was built prior to our purchasing the house and it has some features that limit layout options - the original external glass door is still in place and is the entry to the lounge room, the original window from kitchen to the backyard was retained and now looks in to the living area, the entry to the backyard is a glass sliding door that makes up one of the walls of the living area, fireplace in corner of the room.

I have just rearranged the room to the layout in the photos, previously the TV has been mounted on the brick wall and the couch has been facing it, leaving a sort of dead are behind the couch which is where our daughter’s things have been.

I’m looking for any advice that may improve the flow of the room. I think the only problem with it now is the space behind the couch and the wall, leading to the fireplace. This is the main thoroughfare to get to the back door, so it can’t be closed off, but it feels like something is missing?

**I haven’t actually moved the TV yet but have mocked up what it will look like when it’s mounted it in the new spot above the TV unit

I recently closed on a home. The kitchen is almost galley style with an L shaped counter that goes into a breakfast nook area and the other side into a dining room. The kitchen feels relatively cramped, but I’m not sure how to increase space or rearrange appliances to make the space feel larger.

I’m considering relocating the living room because the current setup is in a high-traffic area. There is a constant flow of people moving in and out through the main entrance, which is directly connected to the garage, making the space feel busy. I think the living room would function better in a quieter, more private part of the house with less foot traffic.

The home has an open-plan layout in a T shape, with a large central area that is currently mostly unused. Right now, this middle space is mostly left empty, aside from being used for a drying rack for clothes. I’m unsure how best to decorate this area so that it feels more cohesive rather than wasted space.

We have also considered moving the TV into the dining room area, however, that space is significantly smaller than the current living room. It would probably only fit a large L couch, which might make the area feel cramped. The dining room has a door that leads into a bedroom but it is generally unused as there is a second entrance from the hallway.

last photo is of the breaker box, thus immovable object.

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Tl;dr

Layout 1: current

Layout 2: ideation

Advice?  Secret 3rd option?

Apartment feels awkward and has a bad flow.

Main issues right now:

• Hard to center furniture with the doorways, mantel, and light fixtures all being off center from each other
• Room feels too open, a way to divide the living room and dining room might make it feel better
• Dining table is too big/feels awkward with the current configuration

Things I need help on:

• Improving the flow, making the space feel less awkward
• Finding a way to divide the space (room divider, furniture, shelves)
• Adding an entryway spot for a shoe rack/bench/coat rack
• Making the window more accessible and more of a focal point
• Getting rid of the current large wooden bar and adding a smaller bar setup

I bought his house in November and the whole thing was painted white and grey. I realize some people enjoy that, but it’s just not my style. I’m loving this blue so much. Next big project is a kitchen remodel that will also include putting some kind of wood paneling on the ceilings. I want to add some organic warmth up there.

We have a tiny un-updated kitchen which feels tight on the best days and we're trying to figure out ways to optimize what we have. The main thing I've been zeroing in on recently is the dining situation. We do eat at that table (despite the junk on it in the photo), but it just feels awkward in the space, especially next to the alcove.

I've been thinking about doing a banquette/dining nook in that alcove for months, but I'm not sure if it would help our problem. I included an example I found on pinterest for what I'm interested in, and a drawn out floor plan. I think it would be a backless bench just beneath the window frame, and we'd replace our table with a single leg one. Ideally our kids would sit on the bench, and we could replace that overhead light with one we cool hang from a hook closer to the nook table.

Would this work for our space, or would we have the same cramped issue? Does the flow work, or would it make the tight galley kitchen worse? Does our kitchen just suck?

My wife and I just bought a home built in the 70's that's a bit of a fixer upper. The first project is renovating the original kitchen. We'd really prefer an open layout where the family room, dining area, and kitchen are all in one open space.

I attached the original floor plan and a super crude mockup of my attempt at imagining a layout that would be closer to what we'd like. We'd love all of your ideas and critiques (don't hold back) for a better layout. Neither of us have a real knack for interior design and are struggling a bit.

The main constraints are:

• Keeping the sink in its original location to maintain the nice window view while doing dishes.
• Using the laundry room as a pantry without changing the footprint of it or the bathroom/closet area.

Thank you!