Look what I’ve got!!
The good people over at Simon & Schuster have offered TWO lucky Design Milk readers a copy of Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy. Many of us were devastated upon hearing the news of Domino Magazine’s demise. I have to say I am included in that many. I looked forward to my Domino every month, and had a difficult time reading the last issue knowing that would be it.
However, Domino can live on in this book and beyond! So, here are the rules:
Rules: Comment on this post with your decorating dilemma. We will randomly choose two winners. Contest runs 4/6/09 through 4/19/09 and winners will be contacted the week of 4/20/09.
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Kendra on 04.06.2009 at 08:57 AM
Hi, thanks for doing the giveaway! I could use some help with a long, narrow room with wall cutouts that needs to be a living and dining room — and on the cheap.
Katrina on 04.06.2009 at 09:05 AM
I live in an apartment and the landlord has blinds up over all the windows (the wide, metal kind). What’s the best way to cover these without removing the blinds.
Bonnie on 04.06.2009 at 09:14 AM
My house is small with awkward rooms.Very hard to make them comfortable someone is always left out of the conversation or can not see the tv or get to the lamp for reading.I need some help making these rooms work.
basic_sounds on 04.06.2009 at 09:17 AM
next decorating project is my washroom. i want a retro storage unit, also i need to make some fresh cushions for these cheap tulip chairs i found.
Neelra on 04.06.2009 at 09:22 AM
Hey-
In June, I’ll be starting med school and I’ll finally have a new apartment to decorate all by myself. I need as many ideas as possible and within a budget. Thanks for doing the giveaway !
Melanie on 04.06.2009 at 09:23 AM
I’m still crying about Domino…
I have a 1950′s house that was given a horrible makeover in the early 1980′s and I need help bringing it back to that lovely Danish Modern glory of the 50′s. Thanks.
Becky Craig on 04.06.2009 at 09:24 AM
My design dilemma is how to incorporate an elliptical machine, mini-gym and my craft table & supplies in the same room, in some reasonably attractive way. By the way, I was a Domino subscriber and was very disappointed when it was no more. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Kathleen on 04.06.2009 at 09:31 AM
I am in desperate need of help! I am one of those people who is mocked for my lack of daring design, and have just bought a big house (read blank canvas) with my new husband. He likes colour! *gasp* I admit I like the idea of colour, I just don’t know how to incorporate it, make it amazing looking, and have it work harmoniously in many rooms.
Thanks for your blog – it is my daily dose of design inspiration!
Kathleen on 04.06.2009 at 09:34 AM
Perfect reason for me to finally post for help with my long, narrow living room. It’s got a gorgeous fireplace with built ins along one of the short walls, but our couch is too big to make it the focal point of the room.
Krissy on 04.06.2009 at 09:38 AM
What a great giveaway! My living/dining room area needs serious help… It’s in the shape of a capital “L”, so I thought when we purchased the house it’d be easy to segregate the 2. I was wrong :)
Marsha on 04.06.2009 at 09:38 AM
domino was a great magazine. it offered realistic tips and inspiration for home design
mary on 04.06.2009 at 09:40 AM
my current design dilemma is how to use my space efficiently… but beyond that, i need some easy (and cheap) window treatments that give me privacy, but also dont block out all the light.
Diana on 04.06.2009 at 09:41 AM
Amazing giveaway! I need help with wall coverings and paint colors. I think this book would do just the trick…and I miss Domino dearly!
Jessica on 04.06.2009 at 09:43 AM
Ohh… I want this.
My decorating dilemma has got to be trying to combine my roommate’s furniture with mine. Mine is all white and bright and her’s is all beige and dour. I’m moving away soon so I guess this dilemma is soon to resolve itself!
Sunkyung P. on 04.06.2009 at 09:45 AM
I’ve been moving every year since 2004. One was a big move from Illinois to California, and then after that I started college in Boston and had to move from dorm to apartment every year. My decorating dilemma? I want to be able to make a new room/apt my very own in a short period of time even when I’m on a budget!
Erin on 04.06.2009 at 09:48 AM
I just inherited a mid-century coffee table from my grandmother. I’m in love, but it’s huge–taller than the seat of my couch and 4.5 feet long. I need to figure out how to keep this gorgeous heirloom from overwhelming my modest living room.
stephanerd on 04.06.2009 at 09:53 AM
In my one-bedroom condo, there are a *number* of things I wish I could change (more kitchen counter space…more bookshelving…and, like Krissy, a better way to separate the living and dining room [I'm using a standing screen!]), but I suppose the one thing I dream about most is having a more party-friendly space.
We’ve fit a good amount of people in here for wine, cheese, and mini hot dogs, but I always wish there was more space for seating, or at least more space for people to put down their plates of food. Perhaps our layout is not optimal?
Oh Domino, how I miss ye…
misti on 04.06.2009 at 09:55 AM
I rent; my bathroom is a mint green/chocolate brown/tan nightmare! Some is fixable (i could paint the mint green cabinets) but most isn’t (mint green floor tiling and tan/chocolate brown wall tiling). I LOVED DOMINO!
Vivianne Pontes on 04.06.2009 at 09:57 AM
Great, great giveaway! Well, my decorating dilema is wheich kind of table to get for my dining room. A big and confy one, or a small that will leave some space to go around!
Trish T. on 04.06.2009 at 10:08 AM
Love the giveaway – I always look on my past issues of Domino for inspiration! I’m having problems with our L-shaped living/dining room. With a fireplace at one end of the L and the dining room at the other and a ton of windows, we are having problems with where to put the TV. Not a bad problem to have, I suppose.
tanya on 04.06.2009 at 10:12 AM
this is a real scoop, thank you (i’m crossing my fingers and toes for this one…).
unfortunately i live in a fully furnished apartment that is so not my taste – any tricks and ideas on how to turn someone else’s taste into my own, would be great!
meredith on 04.06.2009 at 10:19 AM
Free stuff woohoo!
Robin McAlister on 04.06.2009 at 10:20 AM
My dilemma continues to be keeping up with my changing tastes. Right now, I want to give my classic and antique pieces a more modern flare without taking either style to the extreme. It is time-consuming and expensive to shift one’s style, however. Domino helped me discover the beauty of blending the two, but I am still working on it.
Michela on 04.06.2009 at 10:22 AM
I recently purchased a second-hand ikat sofa and need to figure out how to incorporate it into my living room. What kind of accessories can I use to bring an eclectic feel to the room?
Kate on 04.06.2009 at 10:26 AM
I currently have colors in my bedroom I like: french blue and light yellow with black/brown furniture and accents. I am moving and want to freshen the look in my new bedroom. Any tips for recreating a room using your old stuff in a new way would be greatly appreciated :)
Diana S. on 04.06.2009 at 10:26 AM
How do I keep my old pieces looking new and stay on a low budget? I\’ve inherited a lot of old peices and love their style, but they don\’t seem to flow with a modern look. Where can I find good, but cheap upholstery fabric?
Christine on 04.06.2009 at 10:28 AM
Ah! I could totally use this!! I recently moved into a HUGE loft in Asbury Park, NJ. At first I thought all the space was going to be exciting, but with running a company (feyhandmade.com), I have no money to decorate what so ever! I almost despise my gorgeous apartment because it feels like it’s mocking me with it’s (empty) spaciousness! Sigh!!
(Great blog by the way. I love seeing what you come up with!)
xo
Leslie on 04.06.2009 at 10:29 AM
What a great giveaway. I miss Domino terribly. My dilemma is what color I should paint my upstairs hallway–we have stained wood molding and I don’t know what color walls would go with it.
Celia on 04.06.2009 at 10:33 AM
I love designing on a budget so when I got the April 2008 issue, I sold my huge sofa, replaced it with 2 pre-loved Victorian sofas (3-,2-seaters) found on Craigslist for a steal. Then…oh no…what to do now. How do I choose the fabrics to reupholster knowing the existing curtains won’t match. I do really hate our window but how to camouflage it so I will love it again??? Then the wall colour? Head spinning, seeing doubles… And all this on a recession budget.
Esya on 04.06.2009 at 10:37 AM
My problem now is the bathroom in our condo . It’s small and irregular shaped, with lowered ceiling. And in Major need for reno and redecoration. Waht do you do in order to make a tiny bathroom look airier, but still have counter space and shelves for all the stuff?
Nicole M. on 04.06.2009 at 10:40 AM
My dilemma is trying to incorporate my husbands tools (currently in a pile in a corner) and a comfortable place for guests to stay overnight. We have no choice but to keep his tools in the extra bedroom!
Robyn on 04.06.2009 at 10:43 AM
My bedroom is my biggest design dilemma. I just don’t know what to do with it! With a small budget and a large room with not a lot of furniture, it’s hard to figure out what I can do to make it look better. I need inspiration! :)
Natalie on 04.06.2009 at 10:50 AM
The walls in the bedroom are dark brown and light blue and the artwork is colorful (blue, green, orange.) I need a duvet/bedspread to pull everything together.
MegRuth on 04.06.2009 at 10:52 AM
Our bedroom needs some serious help. It’s too large for the items we have in it and I am not sure I configured it properly. I don’t know what to do about our headboard either.
The whole thing just needs an overhaul!! I would LOVE this Domino book as I too was sad to see it go!
AfroWhitey on 04.06.2009 at 10:54 AM
My wife is frustrated with our office. We share a huge DIY desk but we have no storage space aside from a small file cabinet.
I would love to give this to her as an Easter present and to work with her on making our office a great place to work.
Kelly on 04.06.2009 at 10:55 AM
my dilemma is the very best kind – my guest room is a blank slate and i don’t know where i want to start!!
xo
Kelly
Pinar G. on 04.06.2009 at 11:03 AM
Is this giveaway for just U.S.A residents? I’m not living there…
Anyway, I have some plans about my bedroom. Need more storage; want to change my wardrobe (I don’t like it’s style) and colourful decals for wall… It’d be perfect but I have to wait for my sis’s mariage :))
swankygirl on 04.06.2009 at 11:21 AM
Moving into my first house this spring and I have not earthly idea how to even begin to decorate and paint it. The walls are currently all white and I want color, color, color! Help!
Sue on 04.06.2009 at 11:26 AM
My dilemma is that my living/dining area has dark wood down one wall and on the ceiling and I don’t mind it, but I need help brightening the area. Thanks for the giveaway!
allison on 04.06.2009 at 11:28 AM
i love to entertain, but i don’t have much space in my city high-rise apartment. is there a creative alternative to having all my guests huddle around my separate kitchen & coffee tables to share a meal?
thank you for this fun giveaway!
kim Buchheit on 04.06.2009 at 11:31 AM
oooh, i have a doozy! i painted my kitchen and dining room with the wonderful no-VOC freshaire paint… but, i absolutely hate the color on my walls (maybe it’s the lighting in there). i bought 2 gallons of “of the earth” thinking it was rather taupe-y… but, alas, it looks grim grey on my walls… rather prison like, i think. i have an extra gallon and am wondering if i could take it back to home depot and ask them to mix a bit of color to make it warmer… not sure what to even ask for in terms of color, or if they can add color given that it is specialty color (the freshaire brand)… help?
[thanks for the give-away opportunity, too :D)
Lina on 04.06.2009 at 11:33 AM
Hey,
I’ve just ran into dilemma like this – my boyfriend is moving in to live with me in my room, of course with all his stuff and boyish things.. and I really need help and cool ideas to redecorate “our new home” :)
Good luck for everyone!
Lina
Kate on 04.06.2009 at 11:40 AM
My decorating dilemma is walls. I live in a small, studio apartment, and my usual style is to put a mish-mash of pictures in vintage frames at varying heights, all over the walls. My mom tells me that’s too cluttered, and thinks I should leave entire walls blank, but then the apartment doesn’t look lived in. What’s a happy medium?
Mallory S. on 04.06.2009 at 11:54 AM
My husband and I have done the whole college “posters tacked to the wall with IKEA furniture” look, and we want quality items that will last for many years. Domino magazine was a great inspiration, and this book would really help us finish.
Becky on 04.06.2009 at 11:55 AM
I am a recent college grad living in a small apartment with orangish brown carpet. I can\’t convince the landlord to put down new carpet, the place is that affordable ;-)
I need ideas for the small space, low budget, and horrible carpet.
rena stefanidou on 04.06.2009 at 11:55 AM
my dilemma is that i want to take out the stinky carpet from my house and put lovely hardwood floors!!
Nali P. on 04.06.2009 at 11:58 AM
Thanks for the giveaway! I could use some inspiration and help for my bedroom. It’s just way too incomplete.
Lindsay on 04.06.2009 at 12:00 PM
We’ve got a very unique living space and are always looking for creative storage ideas (since we have virtually none). I’m sure this book is chock-full of ideas and I’d love to get my hands on one!
Allison F. on 04.06.2009 at 12:01 PM
Hopefully I’m not submitting this twice – my Internet crashed just as I was hitting send! My dilemma is that I’m moving into a studio for the first time ever and I’m not sure how to tie the space together given my color schemes (blue and yellow in the “bedroom” area, white and red in the living area). Help from Domino would be great, thanks!
Jen G. on 04.06.2009 at 12:03 PM
oh yay! living in a rented home where you’re not allowed to paint or do much else? that equals one complete house FULL of dilemmas.
Emily L. on 04.06.2009 at 12:04 PM
What a beautiful book. My house is a beautiful mess. Or maybe just a mess.
davis on 04.06.2009 at 12:12 PM
I have a small kitchen in a studio apartment. I need a small funky table, possibly that has a folding section. Cool, modern foldable chairs too!
Thanks Jaime
kate on 04.06.2009 at 12:14 PM
manky fresco wallpaper…too much of it…help me do something cool with it or cover it up before I start to rip it off piece by piece..there’s so much it would take a lifetime
Jamie on 04.06.2009 at 12:17 PM
I love Domino’s magazine and am super excited about their book! Whoo hoo!
laura marie on 04.06.2009 at 12:26 PM
Domino has always inspired me. The book could be a huge help with my back porch. It’s a small city porch, but has some cute rustic charm potential. In it’s current state though, it just looks run down.
Kaci on 04.06.2009 at 12:36 PM
We moved into a new house a few years ago and have been fighting a cramped living space every since. The whole house has always felt a little small, but the living rooms is especially difficult, because we like to have friends over often. I’ve tried a number of different things (added lighting, switched out rugs, changed window treatments), but it still feels cramped and dark. I’m positive Domino would have the answer. So sad they had to fold. :/
Thank you for the opportunity!
Minna on 04.06.2009 at 12:38 PM
Thanks for this giveaway opportunity!
Our living room/dining room area has become a mishmash of \"post-collegiate, eclectic, Salvation Army chic\" due to combining our households and the multi-purpose nature of the space. I\’d love to work out a more cohesive, coherent configuration.
–Minna
Jennifer on 04.06.2009 at 12:38 PM
Our backyard! It slopes to the middle of the yard and it is terrible…
Meridith on 04.06.2009 at 12:50 PM
I just moved into an 1893 Victorian with two itty bitty closets in the entire house. So I need to create functional storage that doesn’t look like I live in a college dorm. Plus the whole house needs some colorful coats of paint!
Audrey on 04.06.2009 at 13:09 PM
Another Domino fan…
I’m renovating my 1940′s cottage on the cheap, replacing the beige and grey color scheme. I’m currently working on the kitchen: the burned-out fluorescent light needs to go and I need an idea for the backsplash.
Alicia Webster on 04.06.2009 at 13:13 PM
I have a HUGE decorating dilemma. I want my home to reflect my tastes (artsy-fartsy, Anthropologie-esque, mod, boho, hippie), but it also has to be kid friendly. I have a three-year-old, a two-year-old, and a one-year-old, and they always seem to be on a \"seek and destroy\" mission. I have resigned myself to having this horrible surburban nightmare until my kids leave for college, because I can\’t see any other way out of it.
Alicia Webster
[email protected]
Carol on 04.06.2009 at 13:24 PM
I need help with furniture placement.
Mubbi on 04.06.2009 at 13:24 PM
That will be an interesting book!
I have one problem I cant solve. How can I put a tv inside a cupboard and still roll/pull.. it out so that not only farsighted people can watch tv in my livingroom.
Andrea on 04.06.2009 at 13:27 PM
My problem is making a design statement in my bedroom at home that has plenty of storage and includes some pieces I can take with me to college. I will be returning here every vacation and various weekends, and it would be nice to have a cool place to be the rest of this summer and whenever I come back home. But I also need some basic but interesting things to take with me to college, like storage systems, lighting, etc.
Maggie on 04.06.2009 at 13:32 PM
I am moving into a new apartment (my first time to not have roommates!) and it’s kind of old and quirky. The room shapes are a little funky, and it’s my very first time to get to decorate my living space all to my own taste! I would love to have a road map as to how to tackle this new exciting problem :)
Alicia on 04.06.2009 at 13:35 PM
I am yet another apartment dweller in need of help. My problem is color. All of my walls are white and I don’t what colors to pick to make everything tie together.
Katie on 04.06.2009 at 13:42 PM
My bedroom is a challenging shape… converted 3rd floor not planned well. Some vaulted ceilings, some crazy pitches, an overall bizarre shape and big… trying to anchor furniture and bring it all together is a huge pain. I know some colour will helpe, but which of the crazy walls? And why? Aaah!
Deborah S on 04.06.2009 at 13:46 PM
I have a really small kitchen and need more storage ideas. Have thought of putting shelves inside the cabinets to make more room or something like that but need some inspiration. Also want to redo ugly tile floor.
Melanie on 04.06.2009 at 13:49 PM
Really need some help with our master bedroom. Aside from the *horrible* floral border it is essentially a blank canvas. We have a giant Cal King bed for my 6’7″ husband and not too much more space in the room. I need some serious help and inspiration with this one.
Shannon on 04.06.2009 at 13:50 PM
I just need help with all of the finishing touches that make a room feel comfortable. That and art on the walls, I never know what to do with large blank walls…
Meredith Rogen on 04.06.2009 at 14:04 PM
I need to learn how to mix patterns & textures when decorating.
Becky on 04.06.2009 at 14:07 PM
I have big space in my living room and have a terrible time arranging my furniture to make it a livable space. Either it’s too open or too cramped.
Julie on 04.06.2009 at 14:08 PM
What do you do when you live in a 120 year old building, a murphy bed was gutted out, and your kitchen sink and cabinets were put in its place? I don’t know! The kitchen is the biggest problem. Aside from the murphy bed/kitchen sink, there’s a hot water heater in one corner and a crazy angle to deal with. Poor kitchen. . .it needs help.
sarah on 04.06.2009 at 14:13 PM
PICK MEEE!!! I need help with making the room in my shared apartment my own on a budget without disturbing natural wall color ect.
Jill L on 04.06.2009 at 14:18 PM
Just moved from a 100 year old house to a 40 year old house. Now I’m left trying to make my furniture fit or blend in. Quite a decorating challenge.
Jacki on 04.06.2009 at 14:22 PM
I love this book!
MRS.MOMMYY on 04.06.2009 at 14:24 PM
the bedroom is getting made up once it gets warmand we can have the windows open
Jamie on 04.06.2009 at 14:56 PM
:: raising my hand :: ME ME ME!!!
My walls are ridiculously empty and need HELP! I need an extra dose of inspiration! PRONTO! :)
Kristina on 04.06.2009 at 14:57 PM
What do I do with my very dark wooden dining room?
vanessa on 04.06.2009 at 15:01 PM
I just bought a one-and-a-half bungalow. The master’s bedroom is upstairs and has extremely low dormered ceilings (my boyfriend who is 6’3 wouldn’t be able to jump or skip without hitting his head). Wondering if there’s a way to give the room a sense of height. Thanks ?
betsy on 04.06.2009 at 15:20 PM
I just moved in to an apartment with two bay windows (sounds nice) but they each have five oddly sized windows. I need to have privacy but I need it to look…better. And I will miss Domino.
Tate on 04.06.2009 at 15:27 PM
design dilemma: dinner table. looking for one that could be folded away or one that has additional leaves. no drop-leaf table though and not an ugly one either.
Katy M on 04.06.2009 at 15:41 PM
I have that age old problem of the “back bedroom” blahs! The room needs to be both a computer room and a guest bedroom and it’s crammed to the gills! I need some great storage solutions for small spaces and a way to make it a space I want to go to and get some work done…as well as a luxe inviting space for guests on a budget. Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I love Domino magazine…I’m sure this book is great! :)
April on 04.06.2009 at 15:50 PM
This would be so helpful for us…we have a 200 sq. ft. tiny house and we need to finish the interior. I have so many ideas, but I would like to find a cohesive strategy to maximize the space we have and still look cool. Thanks for the chance!
Christopher Marty on 04.06.2009 at 16:12 PM
My little living room’s been functioning solely as an office for a few years now. I live alone, the TV’s in the bedroom, and I’ve never had much of a need for a public seating area. Lately, though, partially through boredom and partially through a recent increase in entertaining, I’m trying to figure out how to turn the space into something more dual-purpose. I’m most likely going to build a desk that can fulfill my need for lots of workspace, but that’s leaving me with a rather awkward area in which to build the seating area. I need inspiration, stat.
El on 04.06.2009 at 16:16 PM
I live in a condo designed in the late 80s with very little character. It needs some real help since we can’t move anytime soon with the real estate market the way it is. This book would be a true inspiration.
Cheers!
Melissa on 04.06.2009 at 16:30 PM
My biggest decorating dilemma is getting my fiance to let me take down all of his framed posters! They hold special meaning to him, I know, but ahhh
Katie | Runawayoctober on 04.06.2009 at 16:38 PM
My decorating dilemma is my husband. I constantly hear crashing and cussing, only to walk in and find something broken and my husband grumbling that vases are not necessary. Or that the wreath on the door is too noisy. Or that there\’s too many books in the bookcase and not enough room for his xBox. etc etc. I wish there was something to help me with HIM. LOL :D
Mel on 04.06.2009 at 16:45 PM
My living room is long and narrow, and I can’t figure out how to arrange the furniture so the TV is not the center focus, and yet let me watch TV from a comfortable angle.
Brittany R. on 04.06.2009 at 16:51 PM
I am devestated that Domino is gone, and just like the economy has taken a toll on this magazine, it has also taken a toll on my budget. So now for the dilemma, I am graduating from college (now) and am moving to a new city besides my moving expenses I will also have decorating ones, cause who wants to live in a boring space? So please pick me!
Bethany on 04.06.2009 at 16:59 PM
I live in a rental where painting or any other permanent changes are an option. I need to find interesting ways to work with a less-than-inspired 1980s kitchen featuring ratty cabinets and linoleum flooring.
lindsey on 04.06.2009 at 17:16 PM
Completely bare walls!!…Having lots of trouble finding things or thinking of creative ways to fill all the blank space.
Ann Rishell on 04.06.2009 at 17:28 PM
Thanks for doing a giveaway! I have a living room with a loft area and am having trouble thinking about sound issues. (a Wii system upstairs for the kids and the big sound system downstairs for the husband.) It is a rental, so nothing permanent.
Amy on 04.06.2009 at 17:36 PM
My current decorating dilemma is moving into a much larger home and not having the budget to decorate this space. It will BYOC (bring your own chair) when you come to visit me ; ) I am full of ideas for this great new home, but my wallet does not match my taste.
Miriam on 04.06.2009 at 17:41 PM
My dilemma is that I own a lifestyle block and guess what’s always last on the menu? Exactly! The interiors. As an interior stylist this is beyond the beyonds! (You have no idea) So, as we now decided to extend the kitchen and change the rooms’functions I can do with sensible fun inspiration and guidance! I live in new Zealand.
susan varney on 04.06.2009 at 17:47 PM
i bedroom is like a dungeon . its creepy just walking into it. [email protected]
Joel on 04.06.2009 at 18:02 PM
my problem is that everything i see in this book and on this blog is too awesome. my house is therefore way too cluttered and i am broke as a result.
Lee L on 04.06.2009 at 18:15 PM
We have extended our house, and I am now totally stumped as to how to decorate our big living/kitchen area….aaarrgghhh HELPPPP!
Elaine R on 04.06.2009 at 18:25 PM
My daughter just bought her first house-a fixer upper so she has lots of dilemmas and I’m sure this book would give her some great ideas.
fert on 04.06.2009 at 19:06 PM
lack of money and lack of space. i have a 700sqft 2-bedroom condo that has a distinct lack of storage and a layout that wastes more space than golf courses.
boldaslove on 04.06.2009 at 19:29 PM
My biggest decorating dilemma is that I live in Australia, and have only just heard of domino as it is ending. I’ve missed out on all this wonderful love!! I bought a house six months ago, and am in the process up redecorating. I wish I had the budget to fulfill all my decorating issues!
Barbara on 04.06.2009 at 19:50 PM
I am commissioning a cityscape of San Francisco from a young SoCal artist.This is a big step for me and my dilemma is… how large can a painting be in a small cozy room? Can it be 30 inches wide to the floor? Am I crazy? Need art help!
Jason on 04.06.2009 at 20:01 PM
We’re halfway through renovating and have run out of ideas – we totally need this book!!
Caroline on 04.06.2009 at 20:06 PM
My decorating dilemma… oh, where do I start? We have a tiny floor plan in our 3-story condo, so it’s challenging to fit everything in (especially now that we have a 4-month-old). Our bathroom fixtures are salmon-colored atrocities from the late 80′s. Our entire house (even the ceilings!) was painted in bright candy colors by the previous owners which makes every room look much smaller than it really is. And because the colors are so bold, it takes two coats of primer + at least two coats of paint to fix it… there is so much to be done here.
Laura B. on 04.06.2009 at 20:13 PM
My decorating dilemma regards an ‘extra’ room upstairs with 85% 45 degree slanted walls. I would like to make this room a creative office of sorts, but am unsure what to do with the mostly slanted walls! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Katie H. on 04.06.2009 at 20:51 PM
I bought this book for my best friend for her birthday… and I wish I had a copy of my own! My apartment has solid basics but I am in need of some serious style inspiration!
Brooke on 04.06.2009 at 21:16 PM
Window treatments leave me begging for help. I just never know quite what to do!
Claire on 04.06.2009 at 21:24 PM
My bedroom is teeny-tiny — about 8′ by 8′ with a full bed, dresser, computer desk, TV stand and bookshelf crammed in. I really need ideas on how to decorate it to its best advantage.
Lina Gerard on 04.06.2009 at 21:28 PM
I have been trying to pick a paint color for my bathroom. It’s been over 3 months, and I still can’t make a decision. Help!
Ms. Cherryspoon on 04.06.2009 at 21:43 PM
Mine is just trying to hide the litterbox without buying some gawdy wierd giant vase… or a a really expensive piece of specialized furniture…
hy_Brid on 04.06.2009 at 23:35 PM
My decorating dilemma is something that I have let fall by the wayside for quite some time. We moved from a small home to a larger one. All the old furniture came with us and we bought a few new pieces and not much else. Very little planning has gone in to it. I would like ideas for how to make this house feel like a home. A place where the mood is comfortable and cozy, despite the high ceilings.
Mariana on 04.06.2009 at 23:53 PM
My problem: I live in a studio and I want to decorate it in a way that I can bring friends over to dinner or just ot hang out. The studio is large enough to be divided in areas, with couches and dinning tables. I’ll cross my fingers to get this great book!
Clay W. on 04.07.2009 at 00:20 AM
Bachelor apt. – can’t paint (walls are off-white, apartment style). Carpet is grey. Have random things on the walls but furniture layout is tough.
Alicia Dallas on 04.07.2009 at 00:38 AM
My problem is that my husband and I just bought a brand-new, 2300 sq. ft home. That means I have 2300 sq ft. of blank canvas. While this may seem like some people’s dreams, it is so overwhelming for me. I have some color ideas but I’m just not sure how to execute those ideas on the walls.
Celeste on 04.07.2009 at 00:45 AM
This fall I’ll be moving into my first apartment. I’ve been looking forward to decorating it since I started searching for one last fall and have been obsessively researching all cheap, crafty, young, cool ways to decorate a small apartment. I had been planning to become a Domino reader but, oh no! As soon as I go looking for it I discover that it’s going out of print! I was so upset. There’s no other source out there that caters to my needs as consistently as Domino would have. But this book sure would be helpful!
Autumn H. on 04.07.2009 at 02:15 AM
we just bought a fixer upper and EVERY single room needs work, so my dilemma is where to start & how to do it on a tight budget!
autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
Myrto on 04.07.2009 at 07:01 AM
New city
New home
New love…
New Book?
Don Amos on 04.07.2009 at 07:34 AM
What a beautiful book. My biggest problem is having different taste than my wife and trying to compromise!
Kimberley on 04.07.2009 at 08:04 AM
I live in a 2 story flat that\’s either too cold, or too hot depending on the season; living in a city where one can never prepare for any one season. I rent, and I live alone. The walls are bare, and the best thing I have decorating my walls right now is the shelf of DVDs. And the cute polka dotted lamp in my bedroom. But… that\’s about it. I want to give it personality, but I need inspiration.
Ronnie on 04.07.2009 at 08:06 AM
I am trying to make two rooms do double duty…a bedroom and an office and a bedroom and an exercise space.
Katja R. on 04.07.2009 at 08:25 AM
Our house is under renovation one room at a time, the chaos is present every day and the dilemma comes from how to filter all these ideas scrambling in my head all at once. Would most definetly need advice on a happy home and decor in the midst of all this scramble.
Vicky on 04.07.2009 at 09:02 AM
Hi, My dilemma is how to make a small living room act as a spare bedroom, library and bike shed and still look welcoming – well not a tip will do.
Cheryl on 04.07.2009 at 09:12 AM
My fiance and I will soon be moving into our first apartment together, I need some inspiration for our blank canvas!
Cynthia Shern on 04.07.2009 at 11:02 AM
[email protected]
I just bought a new house. I have a room that I call the “cabin.” I hate that look and need to change it just to make this house more me and help me feel at home here. I have no idea how to turn this into my style.
Amelia on 04.07.2009 at 14:01 PM
Great giveaway, thanks for the opportunity! My decorating problem stems from the fact that we have 2 “living rooms.” The one at the front of the house is what people see when they come to the door, but we “live” in the back room, which is where we have our couch, tv, coffee table, etc. Since we don’t spend hardly any time at all in the front living room, I really don’t know what to do with it.
nicole on 04.07.2009 at 15:18 PM
I still can’t believe that canceled domino. i live in an apartment with a loft (not the cool kind.) and i need to find a way to make use of the space under the stairs. right now there is just stuff under them and its not very attractive. i also need decorate the huge space going up the stairs. i want to have some sort of art or display, but im on a budget.
thomas heffner on 04.07.2009 at 15:55 PM
my wife and I bought a 275 year old house that we think came with a civil war ghost,the walls lean the floors lean and I need to lean on you. thanks
Michael Musser on 04.07.2009 at 16:06 PM
What are some interesting wall configurations for wall moulding? I’d like to put something on the wall behind my queen bed to give my townhouse more architectural detail.
Jennifer B. on 04.07.2009 at 16:15 PM
Our living room has no complete walls. I can’t figure out where the room’s focus should be and how I should orient the furniture. One wall is the fireplace, one is the staircase, one is the front window, and the other is open to the dining room.
Carrie on 04.07.2009 at 16:38 PM
I’ve moved in with some friends while I look for a job, so I need ways to decorate my room without buying furniture or putting holes in the walls. It’s like being in a dorm again.
Faith on 04.07.2009 at 16:38 PM
I have a craft room/library/office with two windows, a built in cabinet and a very, very small closet and I am finding it very difficult to organize my fabric, books, craft supplies and computer/sewing desk. Help!!!
Carolin Harris on 04.07.2009 at 16:42 PM
my husband, two dogs, cat and i own our own little house but have a baby on the way, as well. it’s getting really cramped as we had to combine offices to make room for the nursery. the dog cages now live behind our couch in the living room. we need help all over!
thanks for this giveaway—domino was awesome and we were sad to hear it go.
Junage on 04.07.2009 at 18:54 PM
I would love to figure out how to create some more storage space (for clothes) in our tiny studio apartment!
Gavin Duncan on 04.07.2009 at 19:45 PM
I am a college student and basically all of my furniture is used/ repurposed. What is an inexpensive way of making my home look decorative and tasteful?
Monique Satnick on 04.07.2009 at 20:06 PM
I hate to be debbie downer, but I had this MASSIVE flood in my home the day before my husband went in for back surgery, and 2 days before I had to put my beloved yellow lab down…now comes the fun part of having to re-do the ENTIRE first floor of my home, living room, and kitchen included..complete re-do, and I just don’t have the capacity in my limited stressed brain to know where to start!!!
Susan C on 04.07.2009 at 20:17 PM
My dilemma is my style differs so much from my boyfriend’s. He is a dark wood and leather type, while I love florals and pastels.
Djp on 04.07.2009 at 21:00 PM
sign me up
Kara on 04.07.2009 at 22:00 PM
My apartment is one of those 1930′s types that has a lot of wasted space. I need to make my living room feel larger
Lyda on 04.07.2009 at 22:53 PM
My delemma is my bedroom has dark wood panels.
Room looks too dark.
Thanks for the giveaway
Liz on 04.08.2009 at 02:25 AM
I am a student and I have a very small bedroom. I am looking for ways to make it homey, without feeling cramped. I need lots of storage (for clothes and books) and a desk for writing research papers.
Thanks for doing the give-away!
Anya C on 04.08.2009 at 03:54 AM
I’m a student so my accommodation changes every year. I don’t want to just throw out everything from one room and start from scratch on the next but I also don’t want clones. What to do?!
missmilki on 04.08.2009 at 09:44 AM
Great Giveaway! My dilemma is that I’ve had to move back home with my parents because I’ve been ill. I’m really lucky that I have my own bedroom but I have enough ‘stuff’ to fill an apartment not just a small bedroom. I need a way to make my bedroom work as a bedroom and a study – with a desk and many boxes of craft materials, without it being cramped.
Michael S on 04.08.2009 at 10:32 AM
Ugh! Yes! I’ve got an ugly slim-jim air conditioner mounted about 4′ above the lovely window and just below the ceiling in my stairway landing. How do you disguise this thing when it’s not in use?
I just discovered Domino moments before it died. I’m sorry for your loss – it was a cool magazine.
Alyse on 04.08.2009 at 11:30 AM
I live in a tiny, one bedroom apartment in midtown Manhattan and it needs some love! It is square, and very dark. I am newly married and really could use some help turning this apartment into a romantic abode.
Laura Lorenzetti on 04.08.2009 at 12:15 PM
I have a very little bathroom in my rental apartment that needs a lot of love–new light fixture? paint? all of which need to be able to travel with me when I need to pick up and move!
kirsten on 04.08.2009 at 17:49 PM
my dilemma: dorm life. i\’ve done well trying to add some personal style this year. as much as i love austere, clean style, white sheets look dirty and bland in a dorm room. so i\’ve got some missoni sheets and made some temporary art by taping up a collection of postcards to the wall, using black electricians tape to make makeshift frames. it worked pretty well! still, i\’m trying to figure out what to do for next year to make my room \"my own\" but not do the same thing. any suggestions?? maybe domino has some!
Mirabelle on 04.08.2009 at 18:15 PM
Curtains and drapes – I never know what style, fabric to get. I am so bad I am still living with the drapes that came with our house 7 years ago!
jo on 04.08.2009 at 20:47 PM
my dilemma is that i have too much stuff. i want my workspace to be organized + well-kept, but i don’t want to get rid of anything + i want everything accessible to me ALL of the time. since i’m not going to quit being lazy any time soon, i thought some pointers on keeping my area looking good + being functional to my standards is my only option. =)
Haley on 04.09.2009 at 01:02 AM
My living room is a really awkward shape. I’ve been driving myself crazy trying to figure out where I should place my furniture.
tv mom on 04.09.2009 at 02:53 AM
my kitchen needs so much help. I want to rearrange it, but not sure if it is worth the effort/cost.
Janelle on 04.09.2009 at 12:52 PM
I’m getting ready to move into my first post-college apartment, and with a still-student’s budget and barely anything to start with, I want to create a space that feels like I’m coming home. If that’s not a decorating dilemma, I don’t know what is. :)
Jason Nickolay on 04.09.2009 at 14:08 PM
The curse of my family makes me a pack rat. I need to clean house and choose just one style, but I am unsure on which one. I just need a little extra help.
Jenny mayer on 04.09.2009 at 15:07 PM
My decorating dilemma is how to coordinate rooms that are different colors and tie the look together throughout the house
Traci T on 04.09.2009 at 15:49 PM
I need help in all our bedrooms
reneemudd on 04.09.2009 at 16:36 PM
so sad to see Domino go…this book would be a great addition to coffee-table-book library.
Colleen S on 04.09.2009 at 21:57 PM
Im stumped on decorating my walls. I cant seem to get the mix of pictures, shelves, objects ect. to “work.” Any tricks of the trade?
sarah on 04.10.2009 at 08:55 AM
i’m turning my attic into my bedroom and it’s so oddly shaped i don’t know where to begin!
Molly K. on 04.10.2009 at 12:35 PM
Spare bedroom turned home office SHARED with my husband! Need to separate the space, and not pack it in with furniture and “stuff”. In an apartment so we can not do too much drilling into the walls. HELP! It is becoming a dumping ground.
Aaron J on 04.10.2009 at 12:43 PM
I want to be able to have a nice looking living room that will stand up to children messy-ness.
Kristin on 04.10.2009 at 12:47 PM
I am trying to redo my bedroom- in an apartment that does not allow me to paint the walls. I need help!!!
Amy on 04.10.2009 at 12:48 PM
Paint colors. It’s the most affordable way to lighten up my dark-ish house, but the elements that I cannot afford to change (Pergo floors, cabinets, brick wall/fireplace) look like they were put together by a blind person. Or at least color-blind. I’m bummed that the only thing that seems to be capable of pulling it all together is one neutral or the other.
Meghan on 04.10.2009 at 13:10 PM
I’ve been forced to move a one bedroom apartment into a one bedroom (literally). So much stuff. What do I do?
Leo on 04.10.2009 at 13:11 PM
No dilemma here, but I just wanted to say i love your blog, even though i know nothing about design and art. Reading it makes for an inspiring day at work. Keep it up!
Chris on 04.10.2009 at 13:15 PM
The rooms of my house are very dark. I’d like to liven up the atmosphere a lot, without spending a lot of money.
Jocelyn on 04.10.2009 at 13:18 PM
We have a large room upstairs that houses our tv, computer and baby stuff. I’m looking for ideas to get the space to work together, have storage and not look like a daycare all the time!
erin on 04.10.2009 at 13:20 PM
i’m dying for this book!
Benjamin Nguyen on 04.10.2009 at 13:20 PM
My dilemma is that I’m male. Just kidding, but not really. I have no clue what to put next to what. It’s all a hot mess.
Christina C. Coursey on 04.10.2009 at 13:24 PM
Living in a one bedroom rental with my boyfriend and our 8 month old puppy leads to not a lot to decorate with out it being destroyed or having to leave it. Any ideas on how to make things look put together with out to much money or getting to attached?
Rachel on 04.10.2009 at 13:27 PM
Well, I am currently and student studying architecture who is about to graduate and move out into my own apartment. I have very little income and huge design expectations. I am pretty handy but bad at putting together a cohesive design. I suffer from wanting everything and the kitchen sink and not able to focus on one common design idea for my interior spaces. I am good at designing buildings and spaces for others, but when it comes to my own, I like too much and don’t know how to satisfy all my wants/needs, especially on my tight budget.
Amy T on 04.10.2009 at 13:30 PM
I think my largest decorating dilemma is that my roommate is resistant to my trying things out (so my creativity is limited to my bedroom!!).
Sarah on 04.10.2009 at 13:35 PM
I have a front room in my house that needs some serious decorating help. I have all but given up on it and turned into a play room. It has such potential though which lovely built-ins, leaded glass windows and large open pass throughs to the adjoining rooms. I need some domino inspiration to turn this into a gorgeous room!
Kelly on 04.10.2009 at 13:41 PM
I’m so excited about this giveaway!!!
I need help figuring out how to make a room with really high ceilings feel cozy and warm.
lesley on 04.10.2009 at 13:43 PM
oh, i want this book so much! i haven’t cracked my last domino issue yet because i don’t want to finish it. maybe this long weekend is the right time to dive in :(
Martini Mom on 04.10.2009 at 13:59 PM
Awesome giveaway! My biggest design dilemma is decorating with a child. Durable and attractive do not always go together.
Gina on 04.10.2009 at 14:00 PM
My landlord won’t let us paint the white walls in our apartment. We have one large L-shaped room that we use for 1)living room 2) dining room 3)office/music recording space. How can we use color, without using paint, to break up the space and make it look like three different spaces?
Laura on 04.10.2009 at 14:00 PM
I have been living with my boyfriend for almost a year now…I am currently trying to transform our home from a bachelor pad into a relaxing and inviting space, a place to entertain. So any DIY or inspiration would be so very helpful. Thanks!
Patch on 04.10.2009 at 14:04 PM
Great idea!
Nir Tober on 04.10.2009 at 14:21 PM
moving to a new apartment in 2 months. it would really help me!
Amanda on 04.10.2009 at 14:24 PM
My house is old, dingy, and dark. And falling apart!
Ms Unreliable on 04.10.2009 at 14:27 PM
My main decorating dilemma is how to store all of Mr. Unreliable’s music equipment. There are currently two guitars, 2 keyboards and 5 pedals/drum machine/electronic thingies over my living room floor, plus about 200m worth of cords! It drives me completely batty, but being in such a small one bedroom apartment makes storage tricky at the best of times, let alone when you live with a messy musician. Ah!
I also never seem to be able to find the right spot for our bicycles. They’re folding bikes and very modern looking, but not neat modern…and we don’t have anywhere to store them inside or out!
suki soo on 04.10.2009 at 14:54 PM
Living with 2 older sisters is ….. trying to fit all of our clothes, skincare, make up and everything in between in 2 closets is “hell”. LOL, Thanks in advance if I win~
T. Smith on 04.10.2009 at 15:14 PM
I have an L-shaped main room that needs to function as a living room, a dining room, and a home office/homework space/art space for a family of three.
Hana Kim on 04.10.2009 at 15:26 PM
Hi everyone!
Besides wanting to enter the Domino Book Giveaway, I was looking for some help on decorating my new home. My apartment-mates and I are in the process of coming up with a trendy, but wholesome look for our place, but our styles are very different.
2 of us are into modern fashion, but the other 2 prefer a more classical, home-y feel.
Any suggestions on how we can collaborate these two looks?
B Hart on 04.10.2009 at 15:35 PM
I need all the smoke and mirrors ideas my small place can use…
colleen on 04.10.2009 at 15:35 PM
i got a great midcentury chair from an estate sale. it’s quite large and is going to be really expensive to reupholster. i’m really into fun graphic prints, but am concerned that reupholstering it in a print will make it go out of style too quickly. so my question is, what patterns could I choose that would be relatively timeless but could be made to fit in with my current (relatively funky) style?
Sarah P on 04.10.2009 at 16:17 PM
Living with parents, mom can’t decorate. Help!
Rosey on 04.10.2009 at 16:37 PM
My biggest decorating dilemma is making the house look homey! We moved in over a year ago, and have renovated all of the big things, but the decorating part is really at a standstill.
Amy on 04.10.2009 at 17:01 PM
Our house seems to be one big dilemma, but the worst aspect is the full wall of smoked glass mirrors in our living room! No amount of bookcases can cover them and we haven’t figured out how to take them down without getting glass everywhere.
B on 04.10.2009 at 17:13 PM
I really want to get this book, but I promised I wouldn\’t buy anything I didn\’t need until June but this doesn\’t count, right!
I\’m inheriting my grandma\’s flat, I want it to feel light and spacious but it\’s made of funny shaped rooms, and I can\’t afford to know any walls yet!
Rebecca on 04.10.2009 at 17:15 PM
I have a long entry hallway that needs some sort of wall/art treatment.
Still sad Domino is gone :(
jennifer young on 04.10.2009 at 17:34 PM
livin’ in a tiny space but in need of BIG and great design ideas!
j.
Rose on 04.10.2009 at 17:44 PM
Just moved out and on a tight budget but I want to make my place look lovely.
Melissa on 04.10.2009 at 17:45 PM
Great giveaway!!
My decorating dilemma, is unfortunately my whole house. I’m trying to find a style that both me and my bf can live with, but we differ so much, especially on design things.
Jane K on 04.10.2009 at 18:25 PM
I have a problem with my living room which has too many doors and windows. I have no idea how to decorate it.
gina on 04.10.2009 at 20:20 PM
Due to the unique shape of my room, thanks to the bay windows, and the odd placement of my radiator, I don\\\’t have any clear corners. Add to this challenge the fact that my bedroom was once the living room that was connected to the dining room; my landlord \\"fixed\\" this by filling in the space between with a \\"wall\\" that is too weak to hang anything on. Another design challenge is the mantle with no fireplace; the mantle literally frames part of the wall! Any help is appreciated!
emma on 04.10.2009 at 20:57 PM
I’ve lived in the same 650 sq ft apartment for 10 years and desperately need to shake things up a bit to make it look new and different. I would love to be able to mull over the Domino book for inspiration!
In the meantime, however, I so enjoy reading your blog! I only recently discovered it!
eunice on 04.10.2009 at 21:50 PM
i’m getting married in a few months. we’re looking at apts in NYC + i’m sure we’ll have to get super creative w/ our space + budget.
Laura on 04.10.2009 at 22:34 PM
I am a medical student drowning in student loans, and those old college posters tacked to my bedroom walls as decor just aren’t doing it for me anymore…I definitely need some decorating help (and for cheap)! This would be a great start (in addition to this website of course!).
michelle maddock on 04.10.2009 at 23:05 PM
I just moved got rid of all my old stuff starting over would love the books to give me ideas thanks.
AfroWhitey on 04.10.2009 at 23:21 PM
My office is a disaster and my wife is sick of it. HELP!
MegRuth on 04.10.2009 at 23:22 PM
I sincerely need help with our bedroom. We have such a bland room, it needs some pizazz!
Deb on 04.11.2009 at 00:05 AM
I never know where to start! I need inspiration!
at on 04.11.2009 at 00:26 AM
I’m moving my best friend into a new apartment. It will begin as bland at best (but probably rather ugly…), and I’ve been commissioned as interior decorator (why me???) to get his new home in shape. I don’t know the first thing about making a place look unique but classy, fun but relaxing, exciting but homey… but he deserves one helluva crib. I’m determined to do my best. :)
Stacy on 04.11.2009 at 00:35 AM
I am at a loss when trying to approach the bedroom. My husband likes colors in principle, but tends to cling to plain items and neutrals when asked. I want to incorporate color and some style without making it too girly or excluding his presence from OUR room.
kali on 04.11.2009 at 10:18 AM
I need to figure out how to make my living room/office combo more seamlees… they just aren\\\’t meshing yet. I love and miss domino, I\\\’d be thrilled to win this book!
Michelle Hisae on 04.11.2009 at 11:42 AM
What young, fashion-forward design ideas can you come up with for our lovely apartment?
Unfortunately, there are a few restrictions:
1. We’re not looking to spend over $150 on “extras” (meaning anything other than furniture). In other words, make it cheap.
2. We can’t paint directly on the walls.
3. No holes in the wall. (But if they’re tiny, we can probably stucco them back up easily.)
Amy on 04.11.2009 at 12:13 PM
We’re just trying to figure out how to maintain an office in our small apartment (we run a small theater company) without it taking over all remaining surfaces! We only have one bedroom, so there’s nowhere we can just lock it away!
Lea on 04.11.2009 at 16:56 PM
Next fall I’ll be moving into a house trashed by FRAT BOYS, so I’ll be decorating the house from the ground-up! I can’t wait………….
Florence Bellamy on 04.11.2009 at 18:06 PM
My dilemma is my bedroom. I just can\’t to get the coordination correct.
Priya on 04.11.2009 at 18:44 PM
My decorating dilemma is how to keep a room looking minimalistic while still having enough space to hold a ton of items! With a 1000+ dvds and large kitchen appliances any advice would be great
April on 04.11.2009 at 21:12 PM
I live in a student hall wherein we aren’t allowed to bring in our own furniture or put anything up on the walls!
Ashley on 04.11.2009 at 23:27 PM
i just recently moved out and don’t know how to decorate.. or even where to start. i need help
Jennie on 04.12.2009 at 00:24 AM
Huge dilemma on my hands: I am moving into a new apartment with my fiance and we have the challenge of this 1970s apartment… complete with concrete walls. My problem lies in decorating this place to make it perfect as our first place together; with the stumbling block of concrete…
Stephanie on 04.12.2009 at 01:53 AM
I’m an art student in college. Basically that means I’m poor and need to steal some great Domino ideas to make my apartment beautiful.
Emma on 04.12.2009 at 03:14 AM
Hello!
I would like to know how to use one little sunroom to be a sewing room, dining room study and spare room all in one!
Jane on 04.12.2009 at 03:37 AM
Trying to set up a comfortable bedroom in an addition once used as a living room — no closets, wider than narrow, strange configurations of windows and doors. Plus we added a handicapped-equipped bath just to make it FUN.
Elisa on 04.12.2009 at 07:43 AM
I am looking for inspration on achieving a more neutral colour scheme with a colour splash on an accent wall.
Are there any hard and fast rules for which wall is the accent wall?
Mae Behling on 04.12.2009 at 08:28 AM
I just don’t have enough room!!
Jodie on 04.12.2009 at 11:54 AM
I’m in the process of decorating my craft office! I could definitely use some inspiration – can’t wait to hang my Palm Tree paint by numbers painting!
Seth G on 04.12.2009 at 11:55 AM
My dad has not updated anything in his house in over a decade. Its time that he lives in a home that we can actually have people in.
Petri Lahdelma on 04.12.2009 at 12:00 PM
Hi. I have a dilemma with books. I have’t been able to find a nice bookshelf to store my 5000+ design books. I was wondering if there was any other way than getting a boring IKEA bookshelf?
Lila on 04.12.2009 at 12:03 PM
Thanks for doing this giveaway!
My dilemma is trying to fit a computer desk, a vintage recliner AND a sofa into our tiny living room that’s maybe 9 x 14 feet; there’s just not enough room in our little house!
Katie on 04.12.2009 at 12:11 PM
My dog is getting up and age and down in health so I’ve had to remove my bed frame in order to have the bed low enough that she can freely jump on it without much a struggle. (before she had to get a running start, with the light on.. this seems cute until you witnessed a failed event and a loud disappointing grunt)
Lower beds are more in style now, but I can’t afford one. As much as I love my dog (riley), I dislike having my mattress on the floor. Amazingly, since my mattress is lower, everything else has to be also (bedside table, lamp, pride).
I would love to find great suggestions on how to stay practical for riley with style.
karina Araujo on 04.12.2009 at 12:15 PM
I have a square room with a built in close that occupies completely one of the walls. The opposite wall is a giant window. And the tow wall that left are divided by a niche that measures about 90 centimeters. I have to dispose a queen size bed, a couple of wardrobes a left side table and maintain circulation space. I’m busted!
Meg M on 04.12.2009 at 12:50 PM
Need tips on decorating a small apartment in a way that maximizes space while remain chic and cheap.
colleen on 04.12.2009 at 13:03 PM
I\’m collecting ideas for my new (soon to be ready!) space. (Dilemmas abound — small, entirely open-concept, need to find a way to hide the bedroom and make an attractive studio/kitchen/livingroom). And, of course, I miss Domino too. So many good magazines are faltering in this economy.
colleen on 04.12.2009 at 13:04 PM
I’m collecting ideas for my new (soon to be ready!) space. (Dilemmas abound — small, entirely open-concept, need to find a way to hide the bedroom and make an attractive studio/kitchen/livingroom). And, of course, I miss Domino too. So many good magazines are faltering in this economy.
Silvia on 04.12.2009 at 13:25 PM
My biggest decorating dilemma is creating a nice-looking but highly functional workshop space that doubles as an office. My boyfriend and I do a variety of crafts in our spare bedroom, and it’s hard to figure out attractive, inspiring ways to store all our supplies but ensure they are on hand when we need them!
Brenda on 04.12.2009 at 13:55 PM
My entire cottage style little home is one big decorating dilemma! But more specifically my bedroom is such a challenge. Very small room with one entire wall closet doors and bedroom door, another wall windows. Doesn’t leave a lot of room for flexibility with furniture placement!
Michelle Sell on 04.12.2009 at 15:39 PM
Where should I begin? I have decorating issues in almost every room. Let me start by saying every room in my house is white. So, I need to bring in some color. I would like to know how to make some rooms to look bigger. And what colors work with what colors. I am a pitiful case. LOL! I don’t have alot of money to work with since my husband is the only one working because I am disabled and we have four boys.
Kristen D on 04.12.2009 at 17:36 PM
i’m getting married in august and will be a new wife! i will be decorating my very first home with my husband and can’t wait!
Kelly on 04.12.2009 at 17:36 PM
My biggest decorating dilemma is the big, blank space that is my brand new empty condo. I was lucky enough to be able to assert my independence following my recent separation and bought my very own place for the first time. Finally, nobody to argue with about design-related desires! It’s mine! ALL MINE!
That being said, now I think I need help. irony!
mollie on 04.12.2009 at 18:22 PM
my decorating dilemma is that i have virtually no budget and a house full of a vintage/antique mod-podge that doesn’t have much continuity. add to that three busy (which really means messy!) kids, two home businesses and relatively tight living quarters in a little 1930s bungalow, and you get a quirky (but not always in a good way) cluttered mess.
liisa on 04.12.2009 at 18:44 PM
i’ve lived in my nice one bedroom apartment for the last 3 years and now moved to a new country where all i can afford is a room in a shared house. it’s difficult to fit all my needs and wants in one room! i need simple soulutions that would make me feel like home again!
Ann on 04.12.2009 at 20:57 PM
I am renting an apartment and will probably only be there for a year or two. How do I make my home nice without breaking the budget and also without getting attached to objects that I may not be able to bring to wherever I move next?
Alison Keohane on 04.12.2009 at 20:57 PM
My big dilemma is a closet that had the door removed in my living room– I love the open shelves. . . sometimes but right now with all my crafting supplies it just looks like a hot mess.
Elizabeth Burbridge on 04.12.2009 at 20:59 PM
My big dilemma involves a one bedroom apartment and a baby on the way– how do I take a corner of the living room/bedroom and make something fit for a nursery?!?
Alison on 04.12.2009 at 21:02 PM
My dilemma is that I can easily imagine how to spruce up the bedroom and living room, but I’m less inventive in the kitchen (which is already quite small). I’m looking for a way to bring good design into my kitchen without cluttering it.
Thanks for doing this, Design Milk!
Tyler Burbridge on 04.12.2009 at 21:07 PM
My decorating dilemma is how to fit all my sports equipment (snowboards, bike, golf clubs) into my one bedroom apartment.
Keli T on 04.12.2009 at 21:51 PM
I am moving to a different apartment in a month and am needing ideas for the new space!
John on 04.12.2009 at 21:58 PM
I am a creative that is need of a creatively designed spaces. I work in a cube farm only to come home to a vanilla house with white walls, hand me down furniture and no character. I need my space to inspire me. I need my house to be an expression of creativity itself. Being my basement recently flooded, and the rest of my house needing a touch of new paint, The whole thing is in need of a makeover and I need designing ideas!
Susan Smith on 04.12.2009 at 21:58 PM
My delemma is what color to paint our walls. They are white now so we are looking at a tan color.
Deborah Milne on 04.12.2009 at 22:10 PM
Excited about the Domino Book Giveaway! I live in an 80′s house that has great bones but a sea of beige carpet. Cannot invest in new flooring right at this time. I am not fond of carpets over carpets, any suggestions.
Thanks a million. Love Design Milk (:
Diana on 04.12.2009 at 22:57 PM
Color!!! I desperately need to incorporate color into my apartment.
Theresa Ryan on 04.13.2009 at 03:51 AM
My brother and his wife recently had twins, in addiction to their three older boys. For this reason, they’re moving to a bigger home in a forest. They say the place is perfect for the children and are very happy about this, but that the place is ‘completely devoid of architectural value.’ They place a high value on aesthetics and are avid readers of your blog, so I bet they would love this book to draw inspiration from while revamping their new place. Pretty please? :)
S on 04.13.2009 at 04:19 AM
My dilemma is I always seem to choose the wrong paint colors – they clash horribly!
bonnie byrne on 04.13.2009 at 09:49 AM
My livingroom is in a color rut. I love browns and tans family and always gravitate to those colors, I need to learn how to incorporate other colors into that room. I.ve tried pillows and my husband hates them and doesn’t understand that they are not head pillows and they don’t last long. HELP!!!!!
Adrian on 04.13.2009 at 10:15 AM
Wow, it would be great to have a copy of this book. I’m a single dad and could use tips and advice on decorating – there aren’t any females around to help! =)
Thanks;
Jenni O on 04.13.2009 at 10:34 AM
I’m also mourning Domino. My biggest dilemma is a garage turned vinyl tile/fake wood paneled den in the house we recently bought. yikes!
ismoyo on 04.13.2009 at 10:58 AM
i’m so sad that Domino is no longer…
i live in a NY apartment, and for a NY spot it’s pretty large, but still there is way to little room for both my creative studio and my husbands recording equipment. Now our bedroom double functions as a recording studio! Which obviously isn’t a great solution (artist tend to go all night when they are in the ‘groove’ and i might want to go to sleep… awkward)
I would love to find a way to seperate sleep from recording without using one of those standard room dividers.
Joseph Souder on 04.13.2009 at 11:35 AM
My girlfriend and I just bought a house. We fought over what colors to chose for each room… I dread the idea of actually decorating the house. Please help.
Kristy C on 04.13.2009 at 12:17 PM
My big dilemma is how to make a small space look big!
Gordon on 04.13.2009 at 12:31 PM
My 2nd floor north-facing railroad apartment has lots of exposed brick, decent hardwood floors and very little light. The plaster walls are decrepit: lots of cracks, lots of bad patch jobs and a few places where the super tried to hide his shoddy work by adding oatmeal-esque texture to paint: masking the imperfect by covering it with the grotesque. The ceilings are bad as well. My style is eclectic, and I’m not afraid to take some risks. Is there any way to work *with* the “charm(?)” of these surfaces that look reminiscent of a war zone?
Kelly H on 04.13.2009 at 14:20 PM
I am looking for a solution to create storage in my tiny bedroom.
Patricia on 04.13.2009 at 17:14 PM
I am moving into an in-law being built for me in my son’s house. It will be 440 s.f. so I need small space inspiration which the Domino book will provide!
Jane Yandell on 04.13.2009 at 19:26 PM
The book looks so gorgeous – I have a small house and need storage, placement & making the most of space ideas. And I LOVE BEAUTIFUL books like that.
Dianna Murrah on 04.13.2009 at 22:08 PM
What a great book, especially an extra one to give to your best friend
Deb on 04.13.2009 at 22:55 PM
I am looking to redo my 18 year old college attending daughter’s room to accommodate her needs and my needs when she is away at school. This is a big challenge!
Iván on 04.14.2009 at 05:34 AM
Hi Everybody!
I live in a small apartment in Barcelona with really few wardrobes… how can i make all this boring boxes look nice? Can i use other thing than boxes?
Thanks!
Lucinda on 04.14.2009 at 10:47 AM
I have a really modern house, but love that old fashioned, warm, country feel. What can I do to achieve this whilst not looking out of place in a contemporary home?
Beth on 04.14.2009 at 16:07 PM
Me Me me! Pick me!
I have a house built in 1914, minimal closets, odd layout and I need help.
Dean Overstreet on 04.14.2009 at 20:28 PM
I used to have Domino magazines… It is sad to see them go… I still have them for nearly two years. I wouldnt throw it away. Some ideas in the book are still refreshing and new.
It helps me make my apartment look fabulous! I would love to win this magazine to continue making my apartment look GREAT! Domino has wonderful tips and even it has color paint recommendations… i love it…
hit me if i win the book!
Sarah on 04.14.2009 at 21:20 PM
Oooh lah lah. I’d like to win this giveaway. My decorating dilemma is dullness. My home is tidy, but boring. I need some serious inspiration.
Katie Brunero on 04.14.2009 at 23:36 PM
My room is barn-shaped, 2/3rds of the ceiling slope at a 35 degree angle and contains only one window. Any ideas on how I can work with this shape (rather than against it?).
Don on 04.14.2009 at 23:53 PM
I am a single father of 4 and really need help with decor!!
Ginger on 04.15.2009 at 13:27 PM
Hi,
Thanks for the free book drawing.
I have recently started a business from home and am trying to convert my living room into a calm, serene office space for my husband and I. The room is currently filled with plants, couches, p0stage material and two desks. We want to work in the same room, but are rather loud people. I would like to keep as much of my living room furniture as possible. We have a den to watch TV in and do not utilize our office room (formally living and dining) for family. Looking for peace and profitability.
Thanks,
Ginger
Marianna on 04.15.2009 at 16:39 PM
I have multiple decorating dilemmas! I tried to remove wallpaper that is just NOT coming off. How do I save the walls – what can I put over the half-removed wallpaper to make it look decent in my son’s bathroom?
I also have lots of old Chinese antiques but I’m not really into Asian. They are beautiful pieces on their own but I don’t know what to pair with them to make my room look cohesive.
Kylee on 04.15.2009 at 20:36 PM
I need help with good, inexpensive ideas to perk up a rental unit!
Linda on 04.16.2009 at 15:25 PM
I bought a flat with a very modern batroom. Problem is my taste is more of a 1950′s retro style. How could I trasform my batroom without having to tear down all the sleek tiles?
Kenny Mason on 04.16.2009 at 17:39 PM
Recently moved to a big city where efficient use of space is key. Now that I’m a graduate beginning my career as a professional, I’d like to update my apt. to that of a professional as well.
Christina on 04.16.2009 at 21:17 PM
My decorating dilemma is – the immensity of it all! I have a small house and many pets, and of course one should start in the living room, but decorating is costly, so this book should be good for tips!
lea ann on 04.16.2009 at 23:10 PM
I live in the “Land o’ Beige”… a condo with beige carpeting and really high ceilings and lots of white walls (can’t paint – I rent). Soooo… I have mismatched furniture and try to add spots of color.
The apartment needs something to polish it and tie it all together.
The domino book would certainly provide a lot of inspiration, I would imagine! Plus it would ease the pain of losing my most favorite decor magazine EVER!
Jessica H on 04.17.2009 at 05:18 AM
I was also sad to see the magazine go, I didn’t even know they had a book it looks fabulous! My decorating dilemma is how to remodel on a budget-I love vintage decor but it can really add up, any ideas would be great!
Kathy Scott on 04.17.2009 at 10:40 AM
Boring – White carpet, beige walls, brown couch.
M Crutchfield on 04.17.2009 at 12:06 PM
Nothing in my house matches. Help!!
Alexandrea M on 04.17.2009 at 12:52 PM
my decorating dilemna is in our computer room – theres no organization, its small, and its chock full of desks, a loveseat and cat furniture – I can’t seem to make that translate into stylish!
Nicole on 04.17.2009 at 14:38 PM
I too am super sad about domino, sigh.
Decorating dilemma: How can I stylishly and subtly incorporate two dog pillows into our 1927 Colonial home?
Tricia R. on 04.17.2009 at 15:36 PM
1st post-college digs, blank-slate 2 bedroom apartment in serious need of some direction and personality. I work from home quite a bit and need a comfortable creative space, all on a seriously tight budget. I’m very DIY and have plans to refinish an old dresser and deconstruct a reclining couch and reupholster it with a more modern look. I always looked to Domino for inspiration and used picture cut-outs for my inspiration boards. I am very creative and stylish just lost without a GUIDEBOOK.
J Chaborek on 04.17.2009 at 19:12 PM
We’re moving into a brand new condo. We’re getting rid of a lot of furniture & belongings ~ have no clue how we’re going to decorate the new place besides a new black couch!
Betty C on 04.19.2009 at 12:16 PM
I need to find a way to make my bedroom more welcoming. The close is far too small so I have extra things stacked in plastic tubs. It doesn’t make the room look good at all.
Angie P on 04.19.2009 at 13:49 PM
I have no idea where to start decorating, really. I have limited funds. I need to make the most of my small room sizes.
Karin V. on 04.19.2009 at 14:00 PM
We are in the process of purchasing a new home. I have been racking my brain about this one wall in the living room.
The living room has a very high sloping ceiling. So one wall is normal height but the opposite wall is twice as tall. I am at a loss as to what to put on the tall wall.
Diane on 04.19.2009 at 14:41 PM
I have triplet sons, and another son 20-months younger. I need help decorating their rooms. I’d like some kind of attractive window treatment to keep the light out (the sun comes streaming in, in the mornings), and I’d also like to figure out which furniture to buy, and how to place it to maximize the space in the rooms, which are small.
christopher h on 04.19.2009 at 15:04 PM
i’m in a very small space, so everything looks packed in
Ed Nemmers on 04.19.2009 at 17:16 PM
Pink Bathroom Fixtures!
Heather Goldsmith on 04.19.2009 at 17:41 PM
My decoration dilemma is that I’m color blind and I need my husband or daughter to choose decorations. I can’t see for myself, but my house could look totally bizarre.
nancy on 04.19.2009 at 19:39 PM
I just bought a new 4 bedroom house and have no idea what to do with each room!
Gianna on 04.19.2009 at 19:45 PM
Decorating and being child safe.
sarah woods on 04.19.2009 at 21:16 PM
Love any tips with decorating to help especially in this and these difficult times of recession.
Karen M on 04.19.2009 at 21:34 PM
Thanks for the giveaway. My decorating dilemma is my master bedroom. I need something special for my husband and I. (wink)
Helen on 04.19.2009 at 22:49 PM
I have trouble keeping my collections neat. I need a definition as to when does a collection start to become clutter.
Janet on 04.19.2009 at 22:58 PM
tight budget and need a house full of drapes or curtains:)
Lily Kwan on 04.19.2009 at 23:16 PM
My decorating dilemma is how to decorate on a budget with limited space.
Heather C on 04.19.2009 at 23:42 PM
My dilemma is what to put on my walls. My walls are blankity-blank-blank. Yuck.
Donna K on 04.20.2009 at 00:05 AM
I need to redecorate my living room, but it has to be child and dog proof.
Liv on 04.20.2009 at 08:57 AM
Is there any way to hang pictures or shelves on a wall if you are renting?
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