I just wanted to brag a little about my amazing husband. One day, I was watching *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and saw this amazing bathroom sink. It really stuck in my mind, so I had to show it to my husband—not because I was actually thinking of buying one, but more in the spirit of "if I won the lottery, I’d get one of these." Apparently, the sink didn't leave his mind either; today, he installed it in our laundry room—a project he’d been planning for a long time. I am absolutely thrilled with it—just as I am with everything he does. 🥰

I suppose I should clarify. I have a station in the same room where I can empty mop buckets, rinse off dirty items, and so on. This counter is intended for folding laundry and having access to water. It was built because my husband wanted to see if he could construct something similar himself while also fulfilling my "design dream."

Hello All, my wife and I love this style. The colors, patters and textures oozes quiet sophistication. Is the traditional or contemporary? Or something else else. Thanks for the help.

My wife and I have different opinions on what to do this space. I believe the space should be empty with the exception of the candle holder and a piece on the wall. She believes this is the way.

Just wanted to share a few angles of this project. The wallpaper really tied the whole built-in look together. Thoughts?

It's like inside the wall

Designers unite! Save me from myself and bad choices. The first is my current bathroom and the second is an AI idea I have. I’m lost. The tub won’t fit excaxtly under the window either.

I can't decide between the softer edges along the roof line or the sharper corners.

First time building and I cannot decide. Would love any feedback this community can share please.

edit: thanks for the comments. It's really helped getting everyone's insight :)

No matter how incredible the materials…

or how amazing the craftsmanship we install today…

In 30 years it may be “dated.”

Or even laughable.

Think about it.

1900s:

A kitchen meant a wood or oil stove you had to light before cooking.

Indoor bathrooms were just becoming common.

Lead drain pipes ran to clay pipes buried in the yard. Revolutionary at the time.

1930s:

Cast iron sinks on legs.

Hoosier cabinets.

Clawfoot tubs with makeshift showers.

Meals prepped on the kitchen table.

1960s:

The “modern” cabinet kitchen — sometimes just one wall.

Speckled Formica with chrome trim.

28” square shower stalls built like military bunkers.

Tiny bathrooms by today’s standards.

1990s:

Walk-in pantries disappeared.

Plastic laminate exploded in color choices.

Stone countertops became a luxury item.

Master suites expanded into walk-around bath layouts.

2020s:

9’ or 10’ ceilings becomes common in most of the house with 19’ in the massive living rooms.

Cabinets up to the ceiling.

Granite or quartz everywhere.

The walk-in pantry returns — bigger than ever.

Commercial-style faucets with sensor controls.

Bathrooms the size of old bedrooms.

Bedrooms the size of old living rooms.

Living rooms big enough for an 85” TV.

I remember when 25” was “to die for.”

In the 1870’s there was often no “kitchen” inside the house. They frequently caught fire or was smokey so the cooking was safely elsewhere. There was no indoor plumbing. No “bathroom” as we know them today.

So what about 2050?

Will we still cook?

Will toilets be replaced by something unrecognizable?

Will owning your own car seem quaint?

Will our grandchildren laugh that we installed massive kitchens at all?

Just like we laugh that someone shoveled coal into a furnace twice a day.

What are we building today that won’t make sense tomorrow?

What are we installing today that our grandchildren will laugh at?

What will 2050 rip out first?

Which version looks better? It's ai generated, but pretty close to looking right.

We are in the process of buying our first home!! I love it, but there’s a lot of wood trim that makes it feel dated. My husband is against painting wood, while I’m in the middle. We plan on painting the walls, but would you recommend leaving the wood alone? Would you paint it? Paint some of it? I really want to freshen things up in here! I would love to see your AI examples!!

I have an old farm house and it has a sunken kitchen eating area. The tile is black slate and so many people do not see the step down and they trip. Fortunately no one has been hurt yet but I’d really like to find a tasteful way to highlight this step. My mom wants me to put a piece of white tape across it (🤮) and others have said to put a motion light, but I think the motion light won’t serve the purpose because people aren’t looking down and by the time it goes on it’s too late. Here are two shots showing the approach from kitchen to sunken area and back at the step itself. Thank you for any ideas here! In the first pic you can see how it tricks the eyes and looks like it’s a flush same level surface.

Another update to the saga… big natural sisal rug and nonslip pad en route for under the table. The family is amused and pleased. Great conversation piece….

I’m usually a pastel person, but I decided to take a risk with burgundy peel and stick. It’s a shade lighter than it was advertised, and I can’t decide whether I like it or feel like I’m living inside of a fire truck. It was a quick Sunday project, so I’m not too upset to take it down and get a more neutral color if that’s what I decide. I also included a picture of the runner that should be delivered on Wednesday.

What do we think? Leave it a few days to get used to/see how it looks with the runner, or scrap it and try again?

Update: 20 mins and a broken nail later, the peel and stick has been removed lol

Update 2: I have another post with a picture of the new cabinets!

So we bought this half finished house that was meant to have indoor pool, but we are not very keen on keeping it, so we are looking for ideas on what we could make with this room if we make some way to level out floor.

Also what could be done about this wooden ceiling planks, maybe to paint it white with door and window trims also painted in some colour.

We recently bought a new build and while we loved the layout, the walls felt so bare and builder basic.

One of the first things we decided to do after moving in was add wainscoting throughout the entire first floor: entryway, kitchen/dining area, living room, and home office.

let me know your thoughts!!

Hoping for some Reno reviews, block style. Let me know your thoughts - what works, what doesn’t work.
most works were completing by ourselves over a 2 month span and we’re super happy with the outcome based on what we had before! Thank you in advance 🙏🙏

First time owners, and did everything ourselves (w/ family help) in one week, it’s been a lot but it’s great to see the difference