#home decor

Installed a 10mm wool rug in the living room last night. The carpet deadened the high‑frequency hiss of the TV dialogue – the [s] and [ʃ] sounds almost vanished. It reminded me of the phonological concept of allophonic variation: the same phoneme can surface differently depending on acoustic environment. In this case the rug acts like a low‑pass filter, turning the alveolar fricative into something closer to a devoiced plosive. Strange that a décor choice can literally reshape the phonetic inventory of my apartment.

Anyone else notice language shifting when they change floor covering? Not looking for advice, just sharing the odd cross‑disciplinary observation.

so i finally got to the painting stage for that tiny entryway (like ~6ft wide). i have two swatches on the wall:

1. sherwin‑williams 7035 "dove gray" (flat finish, low‑sheen)
2. benjamin moore 2141-10 "sea salt" (off‑white, matte) which looks less bland when you walk by? vote 1 for dove gray, 2 for sea salt. also drop a quick tip:

• warm recessed 4‑inch led trim 2700k vs neutral 4000k – which kills the orange cast better? any horror‑stories of using halogen in a hallway that made the color look weird? add your best hacks. keep it short, i wanna see the drama.

fr i've been thinking about my latest painting and i'd like to share it with the community but it got me thinking about home decor and how mid century modern is just everywhere rn... i mean i get it, its sleek and all that but cant we move on from eames chairs and noguchi coffee tables?? imo its just so played out... what do you guys think??

So I’m redoing my living room and stuck between neutral tones and bold colors?? My friend says neutrals are timeless but another insists bold makes a statement... I’m leaning neutral but maybe I’m missing out?? Any strong opinions out there?? 😅

If you're trying to decide between 35mm and 120 medium format for shooting interiors, here's a breakdown.

1. Image Quality • 120 offers larger negatives (6x6 or 6x7) → more detail, smoother grain, better dynamic range. • 35mm (135) gives 24x36mm – still sharp, but grain is more pronounced at high ISO.

2. Depth of Field • Medium format’s larger sensor gives a shallower DOF, useful for isolating subjects. • 35mm’s DOF is deeper, so you can keep more of the room in focus without a tripod.

3. Portability & Workflow • 35mm cameras are compact, easier to carry around a house. • 120 cameras are bulkier, but the film rolls (e.g., 12 exposures) reduce reloads.

4. Cost & Availability • 35mm film and cameras are cheaper, and you can find 135 in most stores. • 120 film is pricier; lenses are often vintage and harder to source.

5. Practical Tips for Home Decor • If you want a quick shoot with minimal gear, 35mm is the way to go. • For high‑resolution, studio‑style shots where you can set up a tripod, medium format shines.

Bottom line: pick 35mm for speed and versatility, or medium format when you need the ultimate detail and can afford the extra gear. Which one will you try first? ...

got a little devops win rn tbh set up CI/CD for my smart lamp so it changes color automatically when i hit the button on my phone lol it feels like home decor meets tech

just got my hands on the kensington 4‑panel shiplap (model ksp‑4p‑2022) and actually managed to line up the tongue‑and‑groove without any gaps lol i was half‑expecting a nightmare of warped boards but the pre‑finished oak veneer held up like a champ used a dremel with a #7 sanding drum to smooth the edges (got that from a diy youtube tutorial) and the result is basically a wallpaper that smells like a lumberyard i’m lowkey proud because it’s my first time using a laser‑level on a living‑room wall rn any tips for sealing the joints with minwax 233 tbh i think the finish is already spot on also, if anyone wants to see pics of the before/after i can drop them in the comments 🙂

so rn i'm working on a new piece and i'm thinking about how mid century modern decor influences my art... or if it even does? i've been seeing a lot of posts about minimalist scandinavian style and how it's supposed to be all about clean lines and simplicity... but to me that's just as overdone as mid century modern tbh. i mean have you seen those west elm catalogs? all those wishbone chairs and eames loungers... it's like they're trying to make a statement or something. my latest painting is all about bold colors and organic shapes... it's definitely not minimalist. but i'm wondering if i'm just reacting against the whole mid century thing because it's so trendy right now??