One of the most common recommendations for insomniacs is to not use a bedroom for anything but sleeping (and sex, though I suspect that's a compromise to reality). And that's helped a lot. But... now I've crammed my entire life into my living room, because I have a one-bedroom apartment. And it's cramped! [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 12 answers

Books, blogs, or tips for an interior design newb? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 5 answers

My wife and I are building a small, prairie style home later this spring and while I'm a designer of sorts, I'm terrible with interiors. In what ways can we accentuate the home's prairie style while keeping the interior fairly contemporary? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 9 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 on Mar 25, 2008 - 2 answers

I am clueless about interior design. I see lots of things I like-- but I have no idea how to get my apartment from here to there. It may require renovation. I definitely need artwork. And shelves. Lots of shelves. So, I'm wondering how much would a consultation with an interior designer cost in Manhattan and does anyone have any recommendations and how do I choose one?
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for interior designers who specialize in commercial spaces in Phoenix, AZ. [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help me figure out what to do with myself now that I've graduated. I have tons of questions and may be over looking all the obvious answers. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 4 answers

What are some interesting, smart interior design blogs to follow? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Help decorate my house in a week. [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 4 answers

Looking for the name of this 60's - 70's interior design item: a floor-to-ceiling, metal, ornamental screen. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2007 - 4 answers

My mum loves interior design. She also loves puzzles but finds black belt Sudoku too easy. She's inheriting a laptop. What sort of programs and games can I load on this laptop for her? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 10 answers

I just bought a bunch of new furniture, including 4 deep bookshelves from Ikea. I didn't fully consider what would go on them at the time, so now they are mostly empty. What should go on them? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 23 answers

top design watchers/interior design junkies: who manufactures these chairs, and where are they available? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 3 answers

I don't know anything about the history of sports venues and I need to find some visual reference... [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Why are space shuttle interiors so complicated and so exposed? [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2006 - 18 answers

Looking for a unique or stylin' a) table lamp and b) floor lamp. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2006 - 8 answers

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

My room has an angled ceiling. I have measured its height at the highest and lowest points, and I have the dimensions of the room. Help me determine what height the ceiling is at a particular point on the floor, and where exactly the skylight is. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 11 answers

I have several large paintings (5 x 5 or so) and am moving into a new apartment. I know from experience at my current apartment that I like to move stuff around and that I don't like holes in the walls. What's involved in hanging paintings from the ceiling like galleries often do?
posted on Mar 27, 2006 - 12 answers

Why are mental institutions and psychiatric wards always painted stark white? It seems like that environment would only precipitate more insanity. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2006 - 20 answers

Where can I can some sweet wallpaper like this? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2006 - 11 answers

How should I arrange my living room? [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2005 - 18 answers

I'm thinking of going into business for myself and need practical experience-based advice. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2005 - 9 answers

Interior Design Filter: My wife's small residential interior design company has just got a contract for a large (for her) commercial design job? Need advice (more inside).
posted on Jan 13, 2005 - 8 answers

Apart from "modernist, very expensive, and very good", what words does one use to describe the kind of home architecture/construction in which there are no baseboards or traditional moldings, everything fits together perfectly, floors and walls meet seamlessly, etc.? What terms do I need to know in order to find someone who does this type of work?
posted on Dec 12, 2004 - 10 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 on Dec 10, 2004 - 16 answers

DormRoomFilter: Does anyone have any suggestions for making a room the size of a jail cell look organized and/or snazzy?
posted on Nov 24, 2004 - 15 answers

Help me decorate my apartment, please.
posted on Oct 10, 2004 - 9 answers

I am working on a house project and feel it would benefit from the quietness and openness I've seen in traditional japanese houses. I understand that their proportions were based on the size of tatamis, both in plan and in section. Does anybody know where I can see a graphic explanation / example of this? A good online collection of traditional japanese interiors and gardens would be much welcome as well.
posted on Feb 29, 2004 - 7 answers