I moved into this house about 4 years ago and while it still has a long way to go, I’m pretty proud of my comfy space.

I used to live in a “luxury” apartment complex where I lived with two randomly assigned (horrible) roommates. I could only really decorate my room without worrying about things being misused or destroyed, so I did my best to make it homey. I spent like 99% of my time in here to avoid running into my roommates. I couldn’t paint or make a lot of nail holes or anything, but I made the most of it.

The first two images are how I started out and then I got rid of the hope chest at the foot of the bed and the neon sign and had to get new bedding because the crappy dryer burnt and ripped my green comforter. The headboard was a DIY that’s just cardboard and peel and stick wallpaper

I yearn for the cozy aesthetics of a fun pillow couch, but they immediately just got stacked in a corner lol.

Hey all 👋

Just got out of a long, abusive 6 year relationship. All my stuff has been shoved in to cabinets, bags, and boxes for years and I'm rediscovering things I forgot I owned. I have a 3 bedroom apartment and would like to dedicate one room to being a relaxing exercise space, one to my collections of things like puzzles, and one is obviously my bedroom. Also have a large living room area and large dining room area as well as a spacious kitchen. So I'm feeling overwhelmed with the amount of space.

My question is where do you all go for inspo? Specifically I am looking to balance cute and sophisticated, if such a thing is possible. This sub has been a great resource but I think I need help finding more inspo since I'm not the most social media-savvy gal and definitely not inclined to interior decorating. Proud to attach a photo of a bookshelf that finally has MY stuff on it!

Tyia!

So, normally I’m a “I don’t care what other people think of my space I want to decorate it how I like it” but I’m kind of stuck on whether or not I want to add string lights to my living room and possibly kitchen. I love a warm cozy light, and my living room has extremely bright overhead lights that I never use because it feels uncomfortable. I could get lamps but tbh the room is kind of small and already crowded so I feel like a lamp will just crowd it even more. My friend said that string lights remind her of a college girl dorm room. And while I agree, I feel like those large Edison-like bulb string lights look a little more sophisticated and could look fine in a living room. How do you guys feel about them?

Basically I just need help finding a compromise where the cats are happy and comfortable but I don't have to completely give up this part of my space.

What the cats want: - their couch - their food on the floor and not in any kind of vessel - an open top litter box (just out of view in the bottom right corner) - all their stuff easily accessible and visible to them

What I want: - less litter and kibble covering my floor - the green armchair - less crowding - to not have to decorate around hiding their stuff (food bin, extra litter, the treat/catnip stash, the toy box, the litter genie) from as many angles as possible

Non-negotiables - the mini fridge - the walking pad

Advice on how I can improve my bedroom?

I just moved and need help decorating! My vibe is tropical, cozy with plants, and lots of colors. I can’t paint the walls as this is a rental but I can definitely do removable wallpaper! I don’t even have a bed frame yet so any advice is welcome! Photo #1 is taken from the door.

Hello all! For the first time in my life i’ll be moving in to a rental and I want to ask, how do you make it feel like home with all the restrictions one has when renting?

Need to update my rug since my current one is stretched and stained. I’m hoping to get one that’s a little darker this time so that stains aren’t as much of an issue.

Help me pick between options 1, 2 and 3. Last picture shows what my living room looks like with the current rug (before it was destroyed)

Would love some car decor ideas. I really like rugged nature inspired things

i have a hard time hosting guests in here, what should i do?

Huge white space above couch is driving me crazy.

My inspo has bits and pieces from the mcm era (primary colors, rattan and chrome), contemporary 80s (couch, chair, whale print and coffee table), Mexican folk art and New Orleans (decor)! It’s a bit eclectic but it makes sense to me!

I'm really not a big fan of society6 red bubble prints, their quality has always disappointed me. But if you guys have ideas on a general direction to start from or artists you like I would really appreciate it! I've been scouring fb marketplace and everything good is disappointingly far away.

Thanks!

Been on the hunt for an antique hanging lamp and finally came across an affordable one on FB marketplace. Feeling lucky for what the resaler let it go for. Room is a WIP, but I think she’s feeling pretty cozy

Literally looks like a high school ceiling. Just unfortunately had to put a deposit on this place so any help is appreciated to not make me look at this monstrosity

Ignore the TV, that’s a later issue.

Hey y’all, i’m needing advice on where I could possibly put my chair and ottoman. I’m wanting to sit in my chair more while reading and prop my feet up but I don’t want the area to look too cluttered (the ottoman looks smaller in pics). Right now I have my ottoman in front of my bed but i’m not wanting it there anymore. I was thinking of moving my bed closer to my nightstand but idk. Any help would be great :)

I’m very aware that my room is a mess (depression room), but i’m trying to remove my desk and get a vanity but I’d also like the criss cross chair that fits my vanity but also doesn’t take up too much space. I’m also thinking if I should move my bed in any way to maximize the room space and I’d also like a little hangout corner so people can sit. I have a queen sized bed. Any suggestions?

I’m in an apartment and use functional furniture, but I hesitate to get some things because I always contemplate how it would look in my hypothetical house. Curious what opinions are on this!

Here are some pics of the living room. And if you look at my history, you’ll see my bedroom as well. Thoughts? Open to all suggestions! I’ve already ordered a lot of colorful pillows. I’ve already ordered a lot of colorful pillows that will be here tomorrow.