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[Anonymous]

OP - I have this discontinued Nyle sofa from Pier 1. I need a coffee table and accent chair and rug. I am going to give it to my niece for her new apartment. We need a coffee table, accent chair(s) and rug.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to decorate around a brown dekalb leather sofa from West Elm. Specifically I need an accent chair and an 8x10 rug, and would love to bring in some color. Everything else in the room is pretty neutral, and I'm having a hard time moving it away from the boho look.

I don't know what my style is but my favorite designer right now is Heidi Callier and I have a bunch of stuff from Schoolhouse Electric. Too much from there.

This one, right?


Idk if I'm leaning too glam:
https://www.onekingslane.com/p/4755673-speakeasy-swivel-club-chair-navy-velvet.do


this is out of stock in your size but I bet they can order it
https://www.abchome.com/p2/1608655-config/essentials-turkish-style-rug

Can I be greedy and ask for a coffee table rec to go with this? Since it’s last call…

This one? Size the the main thing and I didn’t look up the sofa to see. -OP
https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/coffee-tables-and-trunks/malone-coffee-table/

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Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

Because we've had the tea and coffee station in the dining room now for a year and we like it. It was supposed to be temporary during the kitchen reno but we've gotten used to grabbing a drink and a refill while we eat breakfast, and it's nice for visitors too. I don't think it's that different from people who have a bar in the dining room. The dining room is next to the kitchen of course. Also these things take up counter space and we don't have much in the kitchen, much of it is on an island and that's not a good spot for the coffeemaker.

Pp, I love the idea of a coffee station in the dining room. Without knowing your style, you could try something like this: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/casement-white-small-metal-sideboard/s135630

But, I personally would want something with solid doors so that the mugs and accessories kept inside would not be visible (you could even tuck the coffee maker and teakettle inside when you want to use the buffet top for a different purpose like a dinner or drinks party). I also would tape the coffee maker plug to the back of the console so that you don’t see much of the cord.

Not me -OP

Ha, yes, did not mean to impersonate you, OP. I am a NP but was trying to be helpful. Here is another option that I like better esp because you can weave the coffee make plug through the back: https://www.cb2.com/alba-small-white-lacquer-credenza/s600637

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - I have this discontinued Nyle sofa from Pier 1. I need a coffee table and accent chair and rug. I am going to give it to my niece for her new apartment. We need a coffee table, accent chair(s) and rug.

Get her a plain sisal rug and $250 to find an accent chair at a flea market. -OP

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Okay, I’m done! Thank you all so much, this was really fun - especially the parts where people praised me.
-OP

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Thanks OP! Come again soon please!

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I need a few ceiling lights for a basement renovation. One light for the office, one for the guest room, and one for the mudroom. I tried to search Home Depot but there were something like 5,000 choices. I don't want the boob lights (the ones that are sort of round and look like they have a nipple). Can you give me a few ideas so I don't have to comb through 5,000 choices?

I love reading your suggestions.

Okay I'm using IKEA here because, basement, but the concept can be upgraded.

I assume we need something very flush and you could do worse IMO than this:
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/arstid-ceiling-lamp-white-30176045/

or
https://www.shadesoflight.com/products/slim-shade-led-ceiling-light


But what I really recommend is that you get some of these (or similar) sconces from IKEA and install them all around the basement with smart bulbs and a remote control. You'll need cord covers (https://www.amazon.com/Delamu-One-Cord-Concealer-Channel-L39-37in/dp/B087PXPD8W).
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/nymane-wall-up-downlight-white-00397859/


I think you will find they really make the basement much nicer and the low, overhead lights less oppressive.

Thank you so much! and please don't really let it be last call! I have so much more I need help you to shop for!

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Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

Because we've had the tea and coffee station in the dining room now for a year and we like it. It was supposed to be temporary during the kitchen reno but we've gotten used to grabbing a drink and a refill while we eat breakfast, and it's nice for visitors too. I don't think it's that different from people who have a bar in the dining room. The dining room is next to the kitchen of course. Also these things take up counter space and we don't have much in the kitchen, much of it is on an island and that's not a good spot for the coffeemaker.

Pp, I love the idea of a coffee station in the dining room. Without knowing your style, you could try something like this: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/casement-white-small-metal-sideboard/s135630

But, I personally would want something with solid doors so that the mugs and accessories kept inside would not be visible (you could even tuck the coffee maker and teakettle inside when you want to use the buffet top for a different purpose like a dinner or drinks party). I also would tape the coffee maker plug to the back of the console so that you don’t see much of the cord.

Not me -OP

Ha, yes, did not mean to impersonate you, OP. I am a NP but was trying to be helpful. Here is another option that I like better esp because you can weave the coffee make plug through the back: https://www.cb2.com/alba-small-white-lacquer-credenza/s600637

THANK YOU not-OP! those are great ideas!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Okay, I’m done! Thank you all so much, this was really fun - especially the parts where people praised me.
-OP

What a fun thread...thank you!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hello. I am moving into a tiny cottage with only one tiny closet. I need one of those portable closets British people have. All my furniture is white, and my budget is under $1,000. So I'd like the closet to be white too. And, if it could have mirrored doors that would be great (I don't know if they come with that, but I don't have a full length mirror so having one on the closet would be awesome because then I don't have to take up more wall space.

IKEA pax with the high gloss doors. Put the mirror on the inside of the door. Get the tallest one that will fit and pay for it to be delivered and assembled. -OP

On-- I'm a big PAX fan, but the doors do not open 180', so hanging a mirror on the inside isn't a perfect solution. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Hello. I am moving into a tiny cottage with only one tiny closet. I need one of those portable closets British people have. All my furniture is white, and my budget is under $1,000. So I'd like the closet to be white too. And, if it could have mirrored doors that would be great (I don't know if they come with that, but I don't have a full length mirror so having one on the closet would be awesome because then I don't have to take up more wall space.

IKEA pax with the high gloss doors. Put the mirror on the inside of the door. Get the tallest one that will fit and pay for it to be delivered and assembled. -OP

On-- I'm a big PAX fan, but the doors do not open 180', so hanging a mirror on the inside isn't a perfect solution. Just FYI.

Sorry, that should read "NP" not "On".

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello. I am moving into a tiny cottage with only one tiny closet. I need one of those portable closets British people have. All my furniture is white, and my budget is under $1,000. So I'd like the closet to be white too. And, if it could have mirrored doors that would be great (I don't know if they come with that, but I don't have a full length mirror so having one on the closet would be awesome because then I don't have to take up more wall space.

IKEA pax with the high gloss doors. Put the mirror on the inside of the door. Get the tallest one that will fit and pay for it to be delivered and assembled. -OP

On-- I'm a big PAX fan, but the doors do not open 180', so hanging a mirror on the inside isn't a perfect solution. Just FYI.

Sorry, that should read "NP" not "On".

They do sell mirrored doors though!

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I need a desk for my son’s room, to complement a mission style espresso color wood queen bed and nightstand. He’s 12. Bonus points for a coordinating bookcase as well . Price range is pottery barn or below.