What could be a reference design for a comfortable, well-equipped, small (150 to 300 sqf) highrise apartment for up to two people? [more inside]
posted by UrbietOrbi on May 18, 2012 - 12 answers

Help me arrange a comfortable living space for comfy sitting around with friends, reading, watching tv. See the sketch up and photo of the room here (not my furniture, this is previous owners). Most interested in suggestions for type of furniture (e.g. 2 chairs, a sofa, a coffee table this size and shape) and where it should go, but specifics ("this sofa", "paint this colour") good too! [more inside]
posted by AnnaRat on Mar 31, 2012 - 8 answers

How hard will it be for me to find work in New York City in an Art Direction role with a boutique design firm or major news-media organization? (Looking for a fresh 2012 / Canadian to NYC / Design approach, if possible) [more inside]
posted by mistertoronto on Mar 21, 2012 - 3 answers

What are some relatively inexpensive things I can order via Amazon Prime to improve the design/quality of life in a studio apartment? I'm a single dude and my place still feels as cold and faceless as a furnished room, but I don't have the cash or the vision to do a full-scale overhaul.
posted by nasreddin on Apr 9, 2011 - 60 answers

Should I choose form or function when furnishing my studio? [more inside]
posted by kim in chicago on Jan 22, 2011 - 36 answers

I am moving into a large windowless room in the middle of a nice industrial loft apartment. I need help figuring out how to make it an airy, light, pleasant place to be. I would love to hear suggestions for aesthetic solutions to make it feel light and airy, as well as what you would do to the walls of this space construction-wise (windows? vents?). [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny on Nov 22, 2010 - 17 answers

Making the apartment my own and I want it to SCREAM "girly." I am doing lace, pearls, and ruffles. What are some great design on a dime ideas or websites for additional design concepts? [more inside]
posted by penguingrl on Mar 12, 2010 - 17 answers

I have a tiny, weird-shaped studio apartment. Help me figure out the most logical way to add a full-sized bed! And/or help me figure out what to do with an acutely angled corner. [more inside]
posted by Knicke on Feb 4, 2010 - 20 answers

Does anyone have any experience with or opinions on Room and Board or CB2 as sofa merchants? [more inside]
posted by scrim on Dec 18, 2009 - 18 answers

Where can I find funky, fascinating wallpaper for my apartment? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Dec 2, 2009 - 13 answers

where can i find something similar to this , but a smaller width and a lot cheaper ? [more inside]
posted by hboogz on Apr 3, 2008 - 3 answers

I would like to paint my wall so it looks like a bamboo forest, but I'm left-brained and would like some help. [more inside]
posted by kookywon on Jun 15, 2007 - 26 answers

Looking for a furniture store/website mentioned in ask.mefi that I can't seem to find... [more inside]
posted by greta simone on May 2, 2007 - 10 answers

Is there any aesthetically pleasing way to arrange two computers (and desks, office chairs), a TV (and table), and a big comfy couch in a single room. I'm always embarrassed at the ugliness of my functional apartment when people come over. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Feb 12, 2006 - 20 answers