How can I introduce some color in my very brown apartment - AND - can you recommend some cheap sources for cool/hip furnishings & paintings? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Where can I buy a hammered-silver, round mirror for a Christmas gift? [more inside]
posted by Pomo on Oct 19, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there a name or term for the aesthetic these blogs contain? [more inside]
posted by CitrusFreak12 on Oct 16, 2009 - 19 answers

Seeking free/cheap print-quality stuff online with which to decorate our new home! [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Sep 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I buy tacky office decorations in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by parakeetdog on Aug 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Decor-challenged homeowner seeks pet-proof window coverings. Please share your experiences and recommendations. [more inside]
posted by anderjen on Jul 29, 2009 - 13 answers

Need some ideas for home furnishing/design blogs... [more inside]
posted by Dormant Gorilla on Jul 15, 2009 - 13 answers

What office accessories can you not live without? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Jul 9, 2009 - 39 answers

I am looking for a kitchen mascot: a cast iron pig with a cute face. Help me find one to purchase. This one would be perfect.
posted by B-squared on Jul 5, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I turn my house into Nemo's lair? [more inside]
posted by atchafalaya on Jun 13, 2009 - 5 answers

What should I do with a bunch of glass shelves that I came across? [more inside]
posted by TedW on May 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I have a large and beloved collection of People's History posters. Last year I had them mounted on thin foamcore (thinness illustrated here), thinking that would lengthen their lives, but I cannot keep them on my walls. [more inside]
posted by serazin on May 18, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me figure out a solution for textured rental walls? [more inside]
posted by casarkos on Feb 10, 2009 - 5 answers

I just bought a condo and am looking for websites that are dedicated to doing DIY things to improve your home ranging from doing cheap/green projects, cool home gadgets, to major remodeling jobs... [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Jan 12, 2009 - 5 answers

I need ideas for creating my wall of maps. [more inside]
posted by pollex on Nov 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Help my NYC apartment feel more like a Seattle home. [more inside]
posted by lorrer on Oct 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I find the fabric/material several grocery chains are using to make cheap reusable bags these days? Is it as cheap as it appears? [more inside]
posted by mikepop on Aug 27, 2008 - 7 answers

Shopping filter: Seeking a very simple maple or oak bar stool, about 30" high, with a square or rectangular top. Preferably solid wood, but good quality composite material is ok. Must have flat top... we plan to use it as a bedside table. This stool at target.com is the perfect shape and size, but the wrong color. I need a warm-toned maple, oak, ash. I've already looked at many retail sites... ikea, overstock, pottery bran, west elm. Any suggestions? We would prefer to order within the U.S. to save on shipping.
posted by valannc on Aug 7, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I have a nice house when I have such a hard time paying money for furniture? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Jul 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Inspire me! Where are your absolute favorite places to find incredible, unique interior and outdoor decorating treasures and bargains in Los Angeles (or online)? I'm looking for cool stuff to fill/cover walls, floors, windows, garden, patio, home office... you name it! [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jul 14, 2008 - 6 answers

I am looking for sites that specialize in atypical (not chinese or japanese) ethnic decor, furniture and/or art. Think: Turkish, Moroccan, or Indian home decor. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Mar 25, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm a fan of mid-century modern design. We've just bought an apartment in a building from that era (1961), and want to furnish it appropriately. We've got some vintage stuff we've collected over the years, and have bought some new stuff from Ikea and elsewhere that fits the bill. I'm also planning to build or modify some simple items (shelves, an entertainment center) in mid-century style -- and here's where I've run into a major problem: I can't seem to find paint in that very dark, almost-black brown that is so characteristic of the period. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Artifice_Eternity on Mar 14, 2008 - 9 answers

I'd like to do some interior design/cozying to my sailboat's interior. Before charging off with a sewing machine and some rubber cement, I thought it might be good to seek some advice. Got any? [more inside]
posted by cior on Mar 3, 2008 - 4 answers

HomeDecorFilter: How can I dye some curtains to very closely match my new walls? [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on Feb 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me find a cheaper version of this Porro closet system in the US. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Feb 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone have any creative ideas for jewelry/accessories display? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Sep 18, 2007 - 10 answers

Ribbons criss-cross over a thin wall-mounted cushion so that lots of photos can be tucked between the ribbons to form a collage. What the heck is this frame/mount/doohickey called? Googling for obvious phrases like "collage pillow" and "photo ribbon" turn up only unrelated items.
posted by nakedcodemonkey on Aug 15, 2007 - 6 answers

What are some good places to shop for dorm decor, cool fashion accessories, and other college-related frivolities in the DC area? [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Aug 6, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm going to do what seems to me to be a rather weird craft/decorating project, and I'm not 100% sure how to not screw it up. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jul 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Throw me your best ideas for (inexpensively?) decorating a nightclub! [more inside]
posted by infinityjinx on May 15, 2007 - 15 answers

Casting a wide net here hoping the mefites can help...I'm looking for two shower curtains. Both vinyl- one that looks like is has grass printed on it and the other being clear with silly lawn gnomes. Ever seen these on your internet surfs? I have been looking, but haven't seen them anywhere... Any links to fun bathroom decor sites appreciated!
posted by MayNicholas on May 4, 2007 - 7 answers

What is this kind of art called, and where can I find it when I actually want to find it? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Apr 10, 2007 - 17 answers

San Francisco home decor Question. -I am looking for a unique home decor in San Francisco where I can find original window dressing (curtains). [more inside]
posted by jek on Feb 28, 2007 - 3 answers

I need help redecorating my house. I am going for the "Eastern" and contemporary look (Indian/ Middle Eastern/ Asian decor mixed with West Elm-ish contemporary style). I want to have Buddha statues, silk fabric for the window curtains, silk throw pillows, artificial plants and etc. [more inside]
posted by apple on Dec 14, 2006 - 16 answers

How do I beautify my scary industrial-looking toilet? [more inside]
posted by bdk3clash on Dec 10, 2006 - 17 answers

Color scheme help: This weekend I got bold with my interior colors, painting two adjacent rooms two colors I love. The problem is making it all work. [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Oct 30, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm considering opening a retail sustainable home decor shop in Portland. What are some of your favorite green/sustainable/simple home products and where do you get them? [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Sep 19, 2006 - 5 answers

How would you arrange living space in this oddly shaped area? [more inside]
posted by knave on Jun 24, 2006 - 16 answers

I have a large mirror that my former roommates acquired via dumpster diving. It measures 48" x 36". It has 4 small holes, one drilled in each corner, 5" diagonally from the corners and 3.5" from the sides. It's unframed and quite heavy. How can I hang it without using glue or mastic? [more inside]
posted by Famous on Jan 17, 2006 - 14 answers

Where can I view a massive display of Christmas light pageantry in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by FearTormento on Dec 20, 2005 - 12 answers

I would like recommendations for good places to buy high quality artificial flowers. Online stores or places in NYC. Money little object as long as they look good. [more inside]
posted by gaspode on Oct 31, 2005 - 6 answers

Where can I find a lamp like the ones on the West Wing sets? [more inside]
posted by shinnin on Jul 30, 2005 - 4 answers

My wife and I are having a son in a few months. We've been working on doing something special for his bedroom. I've noticed that a theme can be forced on you if your not careful (someone gets your kid an Elmo doll and next thing you know, it's all Elmo all the time.) I'd like to avoid that. I was thinking about doing something sorta retro sci-fi... rockets and stuff... Anyone know a good source for 50's sci-fi decor? I know it's a little early to go crazy but, it's not everyday you have a son...
posted by Shanachie on Mar 14, 2005 - 13 answers

MoreAdventuresInPaintFilter Since the common wisdom is that eggshell-finish paint is perfect for walls, why is flat paint still commonly available? And If I mix equal parts flat and eggshell paint of a given color, what will I get? [mi] [more inside]
posted by ParisParamus on Dec 13, 2004 - 24 answers

I am looking for books and/or magazines with lots of photos of pre-20th Century living spaces. Why, you ask? Because I'm trying to paint the walls of my 115 year-old brownstone apartment in a color that (1) I like and (2) complements the architecture.
posted by ParisParamus on Dec 10, 2004 - 16 answers

DecoratorEyeFilter: what can I do about my bathroom? The pro is that the house is 50-ish years old and the wall and floor tiles are actual ceramic. The con is that they're PINK. Can anyone suggest some miraculous color for the non-tile walls above waist height that will reduce the atrociousness of PINK? I have considered grey, as one of the worst villains in the Rex Stout detective stories had an underground bunker/office with grey-stained wood panel walls and pink indirect lighting around the ceiling, but for all I know this color combo was chosen to show how warped and evil mr. villain was. Also, the way it's described, mr. villain's pink was a lot more subdued than the PINK I have to face each morning. Plaster and shower curtain are just white now. Should I just grit my teeth and live with it? The preferred solution (ripping everything out and re-doing it) is not a financial option. Hoping for a stroke of genius from of the many geniuses who hang out here. Thanks!
(PS, yes I also considered black, sorry, I'm chicken.)
posted by jfuller on Aug 12, 2004 - 24 answers