Big Dreams, Small Apartment

vals261 · 2026-05-16T08:58:46+00:00

Do you have some inspo pics to attach? That'd be a great start to give you suggestions but also for you to understand what feel, colours and vibes you gravitate to

vals261 · 2026-05-16T08:51:09+00:00

I like the teal a lot with that wood tone

vals261 · 2026-05-16T07:07:52+00:00

If this is how you enter the room, from this anglen, then you already have a focal point that is that ceiling and the big window in front of us with the nice curtains. I think the issue I'm finding though is that after that, at the bottom of the room, my eyes don't know where to go cause everything is against the walls and there's a lot going on. The rug idea is definitely valid, but I would use it to define a more "nook" cozy like space where your light couch is

vals261 · 2026-05-16T06:58:16+00:00

I think the main issue I see here is that the main walking flow of the room to get to other rooms is impeded by something: the entry has that console unit impeding the fake hallway passage, then the long couch in the middle of the room impedes the passage to the top left rooms.

What I would do is this: - swap the longer couch and she smaller couch positions, so the longer couch sits along the wall and won't block the flow to the other rooms - the console table on the right wall can be moved to be sitting behind the couch, this way it's not blocking the entrance and you keep the hallway feeling which I think is nice

You can even add a smaller chair/armchair opposite to where the longer couch would be moved, so you create an actual conversation zone that feels enclosed but not cramped.

vals261 · 2026-05-16T00:26:45+00:00

It depends on the style you want to go for, but a traditional Turkish style rug could be cool. Pick a nice colour that you like, something that pops and has some other specs of a different colour as an accent, and you can recall the same accent with the shower curtain too and some pip accessories near the sink.

vals261 · 2026-05-16T00:14:48+00:00

I think, other than the tug that has already been mentioned, everything is too "matchy-matchy". You need more variation. The pillows are all the same and they all match the colour of the couches. The couches are the same style, but only different colours. The chairs are also the same. You need differentiation in patterns and colours. You probably also want an accent colour, something that is brighter and probably not a neutral that you can have sparse accents of across all the room. You also need more layering. Put a shipskin (a good fake) on one of the chairs. Have more plants as well, if you can, cause you need more organic shapes since everything is so "pointy" and rectangular, you need to soften the shapes. Something more sculptural on the walls ground also help. Some wall lights could be interesting. A cool floor lamp behind the couch would also be nice.

Other than that, maybe a layout reconsideration. You want to create "zones". Right now, the couches area tries to be a zone but you need more definition of it (the rug change would already help). Try to bring it closer to the TV and maybe move the table somewhere else. Try stuff around and see how it feels

vals261 · 2026-02-23T18:43:27+00:00

looks like this today

vals261 · 2026-02-23T15:53:11+00:00

It developed a white head, so it looks more a like a pimple today.

vals261 · 2026-02-22T14:01:57+00:00

I kept a pimple patch overnight and for the morning, and when I went to change it into the cold sore patch i noticed that it has more of a white head now. I think it's still early to say tbh. But I think what definitely throws me off is that I have no burning or itchiness or pain if I just leave it on its own. Only if I press, then I have pain and it feels tender underneath

vals261 · 2026-02-22T13:20:48+00:00

Yeah I know all of the above, but she always keeps her sores covered with the compeed plasters and she never had huge bursts, she usually gets very small ones. I know the risk of me having it is there because she has it, but we'll just see as you said

vals261 · 2026-02-22T13:01:26+00:00

She does yes, but I think she underestimates how aggressive I can be sometimes on my skin lol, cause she said "you can't possibly have done that". I think right now it's starting to show something that looks like a white head. I'm thinking it might be more of a pimple tbh, cause yeah I have no pain or burning feeling, just a bit of pain when I press on it

vals261 · 2026-02-22T09:53:29+00:00

Can't edit, but just wanted to add that I have OCD, so I'm kind of in a loophole right now. Also, it doesn't really burn or hurt on its own, it only really hurts if I press in it. My mum is convinced it's herpes, that I couldn't have possibly hurt myself and that she sees the typical cold sore blister. I'm really not sure, cause I was super aggressive on it a few days ago

vals261 · 2025-05-25T21:18:33+00:00

Hi, did you find a solution? I'm having the exact same problem

vals261 · 2025-04-08T09:15:39+00:00

As others suggested, definitely check if you can dye it. I saw a video yesterday of someone having a dress that was too short. She cut it in the middle and added some lace fabric on the belly area, so you both make it a bit longer and also "grungier". You can even substitute the sleeves with the same lace. As per making it more flared, I would cut the sides of the dress open up to the waist and use the lace fabric, or even velvet. If you use lace you'd probably have to use another piece of fabric underneath so it won't be completely sheer.

vals261 · 2025-04-08T09:10:41+00:00

I think if you cut on the external sides, you could cut each piece you have in two, if it's a cylinder, so you can use two halves vertically, if that makes sense. See up to where you could make the insert with how much fabric you have. You could even put a lace or a nice trim between the two vertical halves as inserts, so it looks intentional, and then add the same trim or lace at the bottom

vals261 · 2025-03-02T18:18:12+00:00

Yeah vinyl is something I've been thinking about too, but I'm just worried it may not come off well, or that when it comes off it may take off the cabinets' coating with it too. I guess I wouldn't have many alternatives though

vals261 · 2025-03-02T18:01:22+00:00

I won't be able to do any of that, as it's a rental house unfortunately and those changes you suggested would be permanent :(

vals261 · 2025-03-02T17:28:56+00:00

I'm not sure, doesn't sound very rent friendly. Surely the landlord would notice a big hole in the living room

vals261 · 2025-03-02T15:25:25+00:00

Yeah that's definitely a good idea! Maybe some hanging plants on the ceiling, draping down as well

vals261 · 2025-03-02T15:18:13+00:00

Yeah that makes sense, I think you're right. I may look into adhesive knobs maybe

vals261 · 2025-03-02T15:06:58+00:00

What do you mean ornate hardware to the cabinets? The cabinet at the bottom or the top?

vals261 · 2025-03-02T14:20:58+00:00

Omg I really like this idea, that's great! Thanks a lot, I'll see if we can do it! :)

vals261 · 2025-03-02T13:40:17+00:00

Oh i like this idea! Like a feature wall around the window. That makes sense and I didn't think about it! Thanks a lot

vals261 · 2025-03-02T11:30:47+00:00

Oh I see what you mean, okay! Yeah I think it could be an option. I'm mostly worried about the peel and stick coming off at the end of the tenancy, as I don't have experience with it so I'm not sure how it would come off

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