# Hot **URL:** https://home.renovation.reviews/hot.md?page=123 [Latest](https://home.renovation.reviews/latest.md) · [Categories](https://home.renovation.reviews/categories.md) · [Tags](https://home.renovation.reviews/tags.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27661)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27661 "2025-09-07T17:31:37Z")
How do you choose flooring for high traffic areas during renovations and what materials offer the best combination of durability comfort and style --- ## [Should I use wall-mounted lights instead of ceiling fixtures?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-use-wall-mounted-lights-instead-of-ceiling-fixtures/27660)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:41am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-use-wall-mounted-lights-instead-of-ceiling-fixtures/27660 "2025-08-29T07:41:20Z")
Should I use wall-mounted lights instead of ceiling fixtures? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27657)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27657 "2025-09-07T17:34:03Z")
When renovating a living room how do you balance furniture placement lighting and decor and what upgrades make the space feel larger and more inviting --- ## [How do I avoid over-lighting and wasting energy?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-avoid-over-lighting-and-wasting-energy/27655)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-avoid-over-lighting-and-wasting-energy/27655 "2025-08-29T07:40:57Z")
How do I avoid over-lighting and wasting energy? --- ## [Should I design a “flow path” that avoids furniture obstacles?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-design-a-flow-path-that-avoids-furniture-obstacles/27653)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-design-a-flow-path-that-avoids-furniture-obstacles/27653 "2025-08-29T07:40:41Z")
Should I design a “flow path” that avoids furniture obstacles? --- ## [How do I hide structural beams while keeping them functional?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-hide-structural-beams-while-keeping-them-functional/27649)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-hide-structural-beams-while-keeping-them-functional/27649 "2025-08-29T07:40:20Z")
How do I hide structural beams while keeping them functional? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27646)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27646 "2025-09-07T17:36:59Z")
How do you plan for long term durability when selecting flooring walls and countertops and what choices reduce maintenance while maintaining style and function --- ## [Should I use curved staircases instead of straight ones?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-use-curved-staircases-instead-of-straight-ones/27645)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-use-curved-staircases-instead-of-straight-ones/27645 "2025-08-29T07:40:02Z")
Should I use curved staircases instead of straight ones? --- ## [How do I design for both cozy corners and open areas?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-design-for-both-cozy-corners-and-open-areas/27641)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-design-for-both-cozy-corners-and-open-areas/27641 "2025-08-29T07:39:44Z")
How do I design for both cozy corners and open areas? --- ## [Should I add a mezzanine or loft space to tall rooms?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-add-a-mezzanine-or-loft-space-to-tall-rooms/27638)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-add-a-mezzanine-or-loft-space-to-tall-rooms/27638 "2025-08-29T07:39:25Z")
Should I add a mezzanine or loft space to tall rooms? --- ## [How do I balance symmetry and asymmetry in my layout?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-balance-symmetry-and-asymmetry-in-my-layout/27636)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-balance-symmetry-and-asymmetry-in-my-layout/27636 "2025-08-29T07:39:03Z")
How do I balance symmetry and asymmetry in my layout? --- ## [Should I use sliding walls or partitions for flexibility?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-use-sliding-walls-or-partitions-for-flexibility/27634)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-use-sliding-walls-or-partitions-for-flexibility/27634 "2025-08-29T07:38:42Z")
Should I use sliding walls or partitions for flexibility? --- ## [How do I plan an entryway that feels welcoming but practical?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-plan-an-entryway-that-feels-welcoming-but-practical/27632)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-plan-an-entryway-that-feels-welcoming-but-practical/27632 "2025-08-29T07:38:31Z")
How do I plan an entryway that feels welcoming but practical? --- ## [Should I keep or remove original architectural quirks?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-keep-or-remove-original-architectural-quirks/27629)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-keep-or-remove-original-architectural-quirks/27629 "2025-08-29T07:37:54Z")
Should I keep or remove original architectural quirks? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27628)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27628 "2025-09-07T17:44:37Z")
How do you prioritize which rooms to renovate first when tackling multiple areas and what strategy keeps the process efficient and minimizes disruption --- ## [How do I balance ceiling height across different rooms?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-balance-ceiling-height-across-different-rooms/27624)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-balance-ceiling-height-across-different-rooms/27624 "2025-08-29T07:37:29Z")
How do I balance ceiling height across different rooms? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27620)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27620 "2025-09-07T17:38:52Z")
How do you choose paint finishes between matte satin or glossy and what effects do different finishes have on the look feel and maintenance of a room --- ## [Should I add interior windows between rooms for borrowed light?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-add-interior-windows-between-rooms-for-borrowed-light/27619)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-add-interior-windows-between-rooms-for-borrowed-light/27619 "2025-08-29T07:37:11Z")
Should I add interior windows between rooms for borrowed light? --- ## [How do I prevent awkward “dead zones” in floor plans?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-prevent-awkward-dead-zones-in-floor-plans/27614)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-prevent-awkward-dead-zones-in-floor-plans/27614 "2025-08-29T07:36:44Z")
How do I prevent awkward “dead zones” in floor plans? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27613)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27613 "2025-09-07T17:39:24Z")
When renovating outdoor spaces how do you balance patios decks landscaping and functional areas and what design tips make the area enjoyable year round --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27610)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27610 "2025-09-07T17:37:33Z")
How do you integrate smart home systems during renovations and what upgrades improve comfort security and energy efficiency without overcomplicating technology --- ## [Should I create multipurpose rooms or specialized spaces?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-create-multipurpose-rooms-or-specialized-spaces/27608)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-create-multipurpose-rooms-or-specialized-spaces/27608 "2025-08-29T07:36:18Z")
Should I create multipurpose rooms or specialized spaces? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27606)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27606 "2025-09-07T17:39:59Z")
How do you make small rooms feel larger brighter and more open during renovations and what tricks maximize light storage and usable space without cluttering --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27604)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27604 "2025-09-07T17:40:45Z")
When renovating walls how do you choose between paint wallpaper or textured finishes and what options add personality without overwhelming the space or design --- ## [How can I integrate hidden structural supports into design?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-can-i-integrate-hidden-structural-supports-into-design/27603)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-can-i-integrate-hidden-structural-supports-into-design/27603 "2025-08-29T07:35:52Z")
How can I integrate hidden structural supports into design? --- ## [Should I design wider hallways for accessibility?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-design-wider-hallways-for-accessibility/27600)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/should-i-design-wider-hallways-for-accessibility/27600 "2025-08-29T07:35:31Z")
Should I design wider hallways for accessibility? --- ## [How do I maximize corner spaces in room layouts?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-maximize-corner-spaces-in-room-layouts/27596)
**Author:** [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-maximize-corner-spaces-in-room-layouts/27596 "2025-08-29T07:35:08Z")
How do I maximize corner spaces in room layouts? --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27595)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27595 "2025-09-07T17:41:08Z")
When renovating entryways and hallways how do you combine aesthetics functionality and storage and what small upgrades make these spaces feel welcoming and organized --- ## [Renovation Questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27593)
**Author:** [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/renovation-questions/27593 "2025-09-07T17:41:55Z")
How do you plan ceiling renovations lighting and insulation upgrades simultaneously and what small changes create a big impact on comfort and style --- ## [Are flexible floor plans the new standard?](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/are-flexible-floor-plans-the-new-standard/27592)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/are-flexible-floor-plans-the-new-standard/27592 "2025-09-08T12:17:12Z")
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