5 Questions for Design Stars
How Many of This Week's Design Dilemmas Can You Help Solve?
Can you help user molega2008 stage a wrap around deck or assist pauli12 with choosing a front door color? Perhaps you have the key to decorating rula's cozy new apartment? From new homes to familiar spaces and from the inside to out, it's time to share your thoughts on Houzz homes of all shapes and sizes. Check out the latest Houzzers' design dilemmas and see how many you can answer!
2. Which furniture types work for our recently downsized home?
"Our current home/apt flooded (1,200 square feet) two weeks ago and we're moving into a much smaller apartment (800 square feet).
Although the circumstances pushing us out were not positive, this has also given us a chance to look into changing our living room furniture, which we've wanted to do for a long time. (Sofa, rugs — yes they were ruined unfortunately/fortunately, etc).
But the space is smaller than we're used to with awkward corners, and my husband and I are confused about what type of furniture would suit the space. How we can arrange it so it doesn't take up more than is necessary?..." Click here to see the full question and reply.
"Our current home/apt flooded (1,200 square feet) two weeks ago and we're moving into a much smaller apartment (800 square feet).
Although the circumstances pushing us out were not positive, this has also given us a chance to look into changing our living room furniture, which we've wanted to do for a long time. (Sofa, rugs — yes they were ruined unfortunately/fortunately, etc).
But the space is smaller than we're used to with awkward corners, and my husband and I are confused about what type of furniture would suit the space. How we can arrange it so it doesn't take up more than is necessary?..." Click here to see the full question and reply.
3. How can I arrange my deck around a barbecue and firepit?
"I have a 21'x30' deck and I'm not sure how to stage it... We get the morning sun on the front and the afternnoon/evening sun on the side of the deck were the BBQ is... I have a firepit that I want to put back out of the way and the BBQ to stay where it is, as it's plummed for propane. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks." Click here to answer.
"I have a 21'x30' deck and I'm not sure how to stage it... We get the morning sun on the front and the afternnoon/evening sun on the side of the deck were the BBQ is... I have a firepit that I want to put back out of the way and the BBQ to stay where it is, as it's plummed for propane. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks." Click here to answer.
4. How can I restore the exterior of my mid-century ranch house?
"I am buying this time capsule atomic ranch! Part of me loves these colors, but it's a little too kitschy for the neighborhood. I'm thinking of painting the wood siding and trim shades of gray. Or should i keep some of the turquoise? (The front door will remain in all its turquoise glory!) And what to replace that green astroturf with?!" Click here to answer.
"I am buying this time capsule atomic ranch! Part of me loves these colors, but it's a little too kitschy for the neighborhood. I'm thinking of painting the wood siding and trim shades of gray. Or should i keep some of the turquoise? (The front door will remain in all its turquoise glory!) And what to replace that green astroturf with?!" Click here to answer.
5. Which color should I paint the front door of my cool gray house?
"I have decided to paint our new fiberglass door (exterior) a glossy black. The house is chelsea gray and nothing seems to work with it except black, but wanted to ask for ideas just in case. What color would look nice with this porch color? I don't have a photo showing the door. It isn't hung yet. Also, does anyone have any ideas for [another] good color for the porch?" Click here to answer.
"I have decided to paint our new fiberglass door (exterior) a glossy black. The house is chelsea gray and nothing seems to work with it except black, but wanted to ask for ideas just in case. What color would look nice with this porch color? I don't have a photo showing the door. It isn't hung yet. Also, does anyone have any ideas for [another] good color for the porch?" Click here to answer.
"I am looking to give this house some curb appeal. We bought 8 acres and this house sits on the side of our property and is being subdivided off of the main lot. We would like to use it as rental property and build a house on the remaining 7 acres but I don't think we would have any success with it looking like it does on the outside. My husband remodeled the inside of the house and it looks great, unfortunately, the outside won't get many people in.
I would like to get ideas from any of you regarding painting the brick, rock, trim, door, windows, walkway, etc. What materials could you see being used? The front is the rock and brick, side has vinyl siding and the back is brick and concrete blocks. Also have the shed that needs to be painted to match the house. Thanks!" Click here to answer