I'm on a long term work assignment and just signed a lease at an apartment that I'm moving into in the 24th. It's been a long time since I've lived in an apartment. The only thing that immediately comes to mind is I want to replace the shower head with a nice hand held.

I've already purchased a sofa, ottoman, and mattress so I have the essentials dialed in. I'd like to make it feel more "honey" though.

Any good interior design resources online that might give me some pointers?

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Posted by LSUJML

Central

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 10/11/25 at 2:58 pm to Powerman

I always replace the toilet seat when I move somewhere new

Do you have a patio? A chair & table is nice to have if the weather is nice

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Posted by sledgehammer

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Posted on 10/11/25 at 8:02 pm to LSUJML

quote:
always replace the toilet seat when I move somewhere new

Shoot, I bought my place from a lesbian couple so I replaced the whole toilet.

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Posted by jmarto1

Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV

Member since Mar 2008

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Posted on 10/11/25 at 8:53 pm to sledgehammer

I honestly thought it was just me that found them destructive

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Posted by Trout Bandit

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 10/11/25 at 9:02 pm to Powerman

Get a rug if you don't have carpet in the living room. You definitely need a recliner too. Get some badass sheets and pillows for your bed.

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Posted by Powerman

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 10/11/25 at 10:56 pm to Trout Bandit

I'm definitely going to need a rug. I'm down the street from the Magnolia Market in Waco. Looks like they have a good selection in their online store at least. Went by world market earlier and they didn't have as many rugs as I would have thought

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Posted by Stexas

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Posted on 10/12/25 at 4:52 am to Powerman

Don’t sleep on Lowe’s and HD for rugs and stuff.

When stuff is hung on the walls is when I feel it becomes more comfortable. Mirrors, art, pictures, maybe even a crucifix or a cross if you are a believer.

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Posted by ruzil

Baton Rouge

Member since Feb 2012

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Posted on 10/12/25 at 8:45 am to Powerman

Why don't you take a few pictures of your space, list your preferences in style (french country, modern, etc.) and upload to Chat-gpt or Grok and see what AI says.

Then you could ask for suggestions of specific pieces (rugs, lamps, wall hangings) and where to buy locally.

Might be fun.

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Posted by Powerman

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:34 am to ruzil

Actually I started a chat on copilot Friday at work. Gave it the floor plan and some sample pictures from the website. Once I move in I'll take some photos of the actual unit

I copied and pasted the recommendations into a word document to review.

All I know is I'm ready to get out of this Airbnb. Some of these people put the cheapest shite possible in these things