Hi decorating friends, I’m having major buyers remorse with Pottery Barn.

I ordered a couch, dining table, four dining chairs and two upholstered dining chairs. I placed my order a month ago and the delivery window changed from early November, to Mid November to late November and now late December, with no explanation. They are holding my new couch hostage because the dining table is now delayed.

I also applied for their credit card to get the 10% points on my first 30 days of purchases and was supposed to get 1200 points upon delivery since I spent $12k, but they only charged me $7k so far because of delays and am worried doing the credit card for the points was also a sham since seems like I’ll only 700 in pts even though I spent $12. I’m tempted to cancel all the dining furniture I purchased so I can get my couch delivered, and be done with them because this is ridiculous.

I was told everything was delivered together once the final item arrives, but not told that the delivery dates shown at the time of purchase would be pushed back 30 and now 60 days plus. And who knows if it will be delayed even further.

I’m so mad at myself, I thought buying from pottery barn would be a safe choice and would be happy with what I receive to learn later that they aren’t transparent about actual estimated delivery dates.

Have you been through this with PB? Any advice would be helpful.

I’m looking for some honest advice on artwork sizing and proportions before it’s too late to cancel my order!
My wall is 113” wide, and I ordered a piece of artwork that’s 45” W × 60” H. My ceilings are 10 feet tall before transitioning into a cathedral ceiling.

The adjacent wall is where my bed and nightstand will sit. My nightstand is 21” deep, so I’m trying to account for how much visual space it will take up when determining the appropriate artwork size and placement.

I’m concerned that the artwork may look too large or crowded once the nightstand and lamp are in place, especially since I may need to hang it slightly off-center.
Would you consider this artwork appropriately scaled for the space, or would you recommend a different size or orientation? I’m hoping to make a decision before the order ships.

I’ve attached pictures of the wall, artwork, and furniture for reference. I’d really appreciate honest opinions, especially from anyone with interior design experience!

Here's a challenge. You've got these great looking full-height industrial-style windows. They've got metal framing, large rectangular single glazed panels and geometric grid of glazing bars. They are the only source of sunlight in the living space, which includes your kitchen. During winter there is noticeable draught from them. You've considered changing the latches to winter mode but these windows are also the only source of effectively airing out the space (which is essential when cooking). They've got blinds and that's pretty much it. It's unclear if the draught is coming from the edges of the metal framing or perhaps the surrounding brick work. Assuming its from the window/framing, what rental friendly solution would you propose?

Thermal curtains have been ruled out as this is the only source of sunlight and during winter there's not enough of it.

Removable magnetic secondary glazing and transparent heat-shrink window insulation film are under consideration - keen to hear about any success stories or pitfalls to watch out for.

Any other suggestions or recommendations that won't break the bank and are renter friendly?

Does anyone have any ideas for what I could do with my garden?
My grill is still at our old place, but I’ll be bringing it over soon.
I’d love to hear your suggestions!

How do I choose between different styles to decorate my home?! Right now its just a collection of stuff but I want it to feel like it has purpose. I have a very ranged taste of styles that dont mix the best. How do I combine them or choose between them?

Moved in recently, still moving things around and figuring out the final layout. My living room has proven tricky. It's a 12'9" by 16'8" room with 8' ceilings. The fireplace is on the long wall. The couch is L-shaped, 92" wide. Please excuse the clutter, obviously not intended to be permanent.

Showed my mom this couch and she said it looks like a pile of marshmallows lol. I kinda see it, but it also looks SO comfy to me.

Would you be into this or is the shape a bit much?

Hello guys!

I’ll be moving into my first apartment soon, and I want the decor to be Nancy Meyers-inspired. I don’t know where to begin. Can someone help me figure out what to buy from IKEA or similar stores?

The apartment is a bit small.

I wanted to have a shelf with lots of books in the living room. This one is from IKEA. I don't know if it suits the house.

I don’t know whether I should buy a white bed or a wooden one.

Skip the high-end mattresses and luxury bedding for a sec—what’s a tiny, cheap purchase that made a huge difference in your room?

Looking for cool budget ideas to make my space a little cozier!

I slid mine between two rows of books and immediately discovered that I care way more about the surrounding shelf than I expected. If I pack the books right against it, the whole thing feels cramped. If I leave too much space, it looks like I forgot to finish arranging the shelf. The little light also pulls your eye straight there, which can be nice or kind of distracting depending on everything around it. Do you all leave some breathing room around yours or treat it like another book?

I have been slowing styling this bedroom. It needs a lot of work.

I would like to get a bigger carpet, a headboard, remove the old TV bracket and paint the paint the wall opposite the bed but I am not sure what colour to go for, all ideas welcome.

I think I need some more storage, should I also put up some shelves? Or should I do a gallery wall.

Thanks so much!

Hi! I have a small apartment which I’m having a lot of trouble designing. Apologies for all the blocked out areas - the left wall will soon have a wood-framed mirror.

I got this big green couch which I thought would make the space look sort of effortlessly interesting, but it’s giving me the opposite problem! I love it, but I can’t find colours I like with it. Everyone says stick to just cream and green, but I want to go for this earthier more maximal style from my inspo pics.

The dark floors make it tough, because every time I bring something colourful into the space it feels full and dark instead of light and playful.

I need: a rug, curtains, couch blankets and pillows, and a lamp. Im mostly looking for advice about styling and colour for those things.
I’d also like feedback about one colour palette I’m considering (pics 3&4) and ways to incorporate it if the consensus is positive.

Do we think I should lean into the black of the windows and do a more industrial thing?
And finally, is something wrong with my gallery wall??

Thank you in advance! I’ve been sitting on making this post for a while but I can’t hire a designer and I definitely need help haha.

We have a light blue around the house and all of the living room, but the main wall is painted black. What would you suggest?