First of all, I’m so glad you’re here. Thank you for signing up to geek out about design with me on a weekly basis. I just got through a big push of travel for home trade show season. That means that I’m both tired and inspired (should I trademark that?) ... and generally have so many trends and design ideas to discuss with you. But first, a moment for this colorful kitchen from Café Appliances at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Vegas a few weeks ago. This was the brand’s “Fall” kitchen (the booth was season-themed, riffing on all the buzz around fashion’s “color seasons,” a concept now making its way to home). I don’t know what caught my eye the most — the daring sunset “cabinetry,” the brass gallery rail detailing on the shelves, or the moody soapstone countertops.

Bold shades and unique details are back in just about every room of the home, and I’m here for it. You don’t have to commit to permanent finishes or large pieces of furniture to bring a little bit of sunshine into your space, though. Little touches can make a big difference. Case in point? My latest project: painting and reupholstering my parents’ 47-year-old dining chairs. They’re the kick-off to what I hope will be a full dining room redo (complete with historic wallpaper to match the era of my 1928 home). I’m going green — and going bold — in this space, and I’m not sure I would’ve had the confidence to have done that just a few years ago, amidst all of the white walls trending. I’m hoping this color explosion will help you find your power shade, too!

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I’ve had sectional envy for what feels like my entire life, but I’ve learned that sometimes two smaller sofas are better than one, especially if you have a narrow living room. That’s exactly what this writer found out when she redid her living room with the help of a Havenly designer, who suggested an IKEA loveseat and sofa combo in lieu of a big, bulky sectional. It’s not the first time we at Apartment Therapy have written about faking the look of a sectional, and it won’t be the last. 

Your Problems, Solved!

From the Forum:

I am currently fixated on my formal living room, which is small and a bit awkward. You walk into our home and it's the first thing you see to the left. It's a rectangle and you enter perpendicular to the room. There is an awkwardly large wall that makes the room feel empty (see the photo with the two large shelves which have since found a new home). As you can see, I tried a large floor mirror but I think that's making it worse. Any suggestions for what to do with it?

Danielle's Answer:

IMO, that wall’s begging for a console table and some art above it to anchor it in space! I’d go with something wide and maybe mid-height because the taller mirror isn’t doing the ceiling line any favors. Add a gallery arrangement above it — you have a striking single piece of art on the adjacent wall, so this will bring more visual interest to your setup. If you find the wall still feels empty, bring in a tree (real or faux) on one side and maybe an accent chair on the other?

If you have any design questions, feel free to reach out to me at designdefined@apartmenttherapy.com or head to the Apartment Therapist community.

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