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Giving your home a makeover is quite the challenge. Even if it's just a trip to IKEA, there are plenty of decisions you need to make. Luckily, the subreddit 'Design My Room' is ready to help.

The idea is simple: a person submits a picture (or pictures) of their room to the online community, including a layout with measurements, and they share ideas on how to redesign it. To get a more personalized plan you can add other details, such as your location, budget, and the kind of style you want (e.g. minimalist, etc.).

Oftentimes, people do follow at least some of the advice and are so pleased with the results that they even make a new post on the subreddit to show how their place looked before and after the redecoration.

So to commemorate these folks for their service, we put together a collection of some of their best projects.

#1

Adding Built Ins To Our Big Bare Living Room Made A Huge Difference

Adding Built Ins To Our Big Bare Living Room Made A Huge Difference

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    We got in touch with Reddit user u/UniversallySecluded, who is one of the moderators of 'Design My Room', and they were kind enough to answer a few questions for us.

    They said that compared to other big communities on the platform, this one doesn't require that much "policing" to keep it clean. 

    "We mostly review links that get caught up in the mod queue and remove the occasional off-topic post but that pretty much covers it. We rarely come across problem users," u/UniversallySecluded told Bored Panda.

    #3

    Before And After Of My College Apartment. Thanks For All Of The Advice!

    Before And After Of My College Apartment. Thanks For All Of The Advice!

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    "We previously used the QualityVote bot which allowed users to vote down posts they think may not be suitable, such as low-effort posts, posts with inadequate information and/or overly cluttered rooms," the moderator added.

    "Ultimately, our users are the ones helping with design and decor requests so we believe the decision should rightfully fall with them."

    #6

    I Posted A Few Months Back Asking For Advice On Paint Colors, I Just Wanted To Share The Results And Say Thanks For Everyone's Suggestions! I Don't Miss The Grey At All

    I Posted A Few Months Back Asking For Advice On Paint Colors, I Just Wanted To Share The Results And Say Thanks For Everyone's Suggestions! I Don't Miss The Grey At All

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    #7

    Why Would Anyone Paint These Is Beyond Me

    Why Would Anyone Paint These Is Beyond Me

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    #8

    Before And After (Blue). Thanks To Your Input We Painted, Moved The Rug Out, And Moved The Round Chair To A Less Prominent Location

    Before And After (Blue). Thanks To Your Input We Painted, Moved The Rug Out, And Moved The Round Chair To A Less Prominent Location

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    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    finally, real comparison photos : same shooting angle, same brightness (not day and night), there I find that we see better the improvement

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    #9

    Just Want To Thank This Sub For Helping Me Find Some Direction For My Now Dark And Moody Dining Room!

    Just Want To Thank This Sub For Helping Me Find Some Direction For My Now Dark And Moody Dining Room!

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    Interior designers say that in 2023, some choices are more popular than others. For example, earth tones, which, thanks to their calming effects and associations with nature, increased in popularity during the pandemic, are still in.

    According to industry experts, shades of brown continue their dominance, while romantic mauve is the color of the year to come. However, some people opt for silver accents over gold or bronze. It's shining, it's captivating, and it can lend an everyday sophistication to any space.

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    #10

    I’m The Guy That Asked About A Wall, Then Painted The Wall. Now I’ve Taken Your Advice. Here’s The (Mostly) Final Form

    I’m The Guy That Asked About A Wall, Then Painted The Wall. Now I’ve Taken Your Advice. Here’s The (Mostly) Final Form

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    #11

    Before And After. I Think It’s Been A Fairly Simple Solution But It Works So Wonderfully Well

    Before And After. I Think It’s Been A Fairly Simple Solution But It Works So Wonderfully Well

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    Sunshine Lady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fairly simple - I don't see it that way. This is big renovation, everything is completely different.

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    #13

    This Is What I Have So Far. It’s Definitely Still A Work In Progress But I Wouldn‘T Have Been Able To Do It Without This Subs Help

    This Is What I Have So Far. It’s Definitely Still A Work In Progress But I Wouldn‘T Have Been Able To Do It Without This Subs Help

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    Bradinius Prime
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I upvote this one. Simple changes, like paint and paintings, but it looks so much better!

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    Certain hallmarks from the past are also making a return. After the widespread popularity of the laid-back mid-century modern, for instance, more formal accents are now coming back.

    Some designers think that it's because we're craving a little more sophistication after spending all that COVID-era in sweatpants. A bit more controversially, perhaps, brutalism is back too. So...concrete floors, anyone?

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    #14

    Update: Asked A Couple Months Ago About What To Do With A Huge Wall In My Loft Apartment. Ended Up Going With A Gallery Wall, Plus Random Barrel

    Update: Asked A Couple Months Ago About What To Do With A Huge Wall In My Loft Apartment. Ended Up Going With A Gallery Wall, Plus Random Barrel

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    #15

    Final Sunroom Update

    Final Sunroom Update

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    #17

    Before/After I Moved In My Husband’s Apartment

    Before/After I Moved In My Husband’s Apartment

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    Widdershins66
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feminine touches? The difference a coffee table, voiles, feature chair, rug and pictures make, lol 😉 Edit, cushions too 😜

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    However, u/UniversallySecluded hasn't noticed a particularly popular trend or pattern among the posts on 'Design My Room.' At least not yet.

    "People tend to look for advice on how to make their own unique styles work and the community does their best to accommodate that," the moderator of the sub said. "Although, I can see it being a possibility in the future as the subreddit evolves."

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    #18

    Update On Transforming Our Bedroom While Boyfriend Was Away! Before/After Pictures

    Update On Transforming Our Bedroom While Boyfriend Was Away! Before/After Pictures

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those, wondering like I was for a while. They changed the position of the bed, that is why the door disappeared.

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    #19

    Final Update! I Used Your Advice To Re-Decorate My Dining Room! More Pictures Linked In The Comments

    Final Update! I Used Your Advice To Re-Decorate My Dining Room! More Pictures Linked In The Comments

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    #20

    Before/After. Thank You For The Rug Suggestion

    Before/After. Thank You For The Rug Suggestion

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    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    having such a big TV and not having a comfortable place to watch it? the armchairs are beautiful but too close

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    #21

    I Decided Not To Paint This Bookshelf, Just Sanded And Re-Varnished. Then Turned It Into A Bar!

    I Decided Not To Paint This Bookshelf, Just Sanded And Re-Varnished. Then Turned It Into A Bar!

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    KitKat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this! Reveals the wood to perfection. Strongly dislike the current fad of 'up-cycling'.

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    Posts like the ones you see in this collection, where users come back after receiving advice to show how the transformation turned out, aren't that common. But they are treasured.

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    "These type of posts often get a positive response from the community, and it's something we welcome as mods too. It's always nice to see how our users have helped shape someone's home," u/UniversallySecluded said.

    #22

    Before/After Of Our Master Bathroom. Thanks For All The Advice!

    Before/After Of Our Master Bathroom. Thanks For All The Advice!

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    #23

    Room Makeover! Thank You So Much For The Advice!

    Room Makeover! Thank You So Much For The Advice!

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    #24

    How I Love Before And After Photos

    How I Love Before And After Photos

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    #25

    Before And After

    Before And After

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    #27

    Just Wanted To Say Thanks For All That Helped Me With My Room, Very Happy With It Now!

    Just Wanted To Say Thanks For All That Helped Me With My Room, Very Happy With It Now!

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    #28

    Before And After Thanks To You Guys. Still Working On It Though

    Before And After Thanks To You Guys. Still Working On It Though

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    LK
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not like! Having a door open onto the back of a sofa. Nope. It doesn't feel cosy. It feels very exposed. It would be so much better if the sofa was turned through 90 degrees, and a small room divider added to house the television.

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    #29

    Appreciate The Advice! Our Bedroom Wall Is Now Complete!

    Appreciate The Advice! Our Bedroom Wall Is Now Complete!

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    #30

    This Is A Space You All Helped Me With. Beyond Happy With The Aesthetic!

    This Is A Space You All Helped Me With. Beyond Happy With The Aesthetic!

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    #31

    I Got Tired Of The Dark And Cold Theme And Went For More Of A Warm And Inviting Feel! Always Open To Suggestions Too!

    I Got Tired Of The Dark And Cold Theme And Went For More Of A Warm And Inviting Feel! Always Open To Suggestions Too!

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    #34

    Moved The Lamp, Moved Some Art, Got Dropped Plant Hangers. This Sub Helped Me Spend Only $13 To Help Balance Out This Room. Thanks Again Dmr !

    Moved The Lamp, Moved Some Art, Got Dropped Plant Hangers. This Sub Helped Me Spend Only $13 To Help Balance Out This Room. Thanks Again Dmr !

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    FloC
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The big difference is that one picture is taken at night and the other with daylight.

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