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35 Home Decor Projects That Have No Business Looking This Good (New Pics)
Your home is your sanctuary—the place you spend so much of your time, where you recharge, relax, and can always retreat when the outside world gets too loud. That’s why it matters that it actually feels good to be there. Because if your space looks bleak or unfinished, it’s hard to feel uplifted when you’re surrounded by it every day.
Of course, giving a home a real transformation takes work, and with endless styles and options out there, it can be tough to even know where to start. Luckily, the Home Decorating subreddit is packed with people showing off their renovations and makeovers—so you can steal a little inspiration and also just admire the results. Check out their projects below and give your favorites some love in the comments.
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#1
This Little Rainbow Arch Makes Me So Happy
Mir Adwari 1 day ago (edited)
Maybe it depends where you live, country-based trends. I've read that due to the lower costs of heating smaller rooms and more working from home that open plan, while still popular, is not the prevailing trend. Think I read something in Homes and Garden... see if I can find it.
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#2
Stained Glass Nightstand Lamp Made By Me
Stardust she/her 1 day ago
I don’t know why but I can see the surfaces of Jupiter and some of its moons on some of the tiles
It’s common to live in a space that doesn’t quite feel right. Even though our home is where we spend most of our time, many people don’t actually enjoy how it looks.
One survey of 2,000 households found that one in three respondents dislike their own interior décor. Unsurprisingly, feeling unhappy with your surroundings can affect your overall mood and sense of comfort.
Another poll on the same topic reflected this as well. Around one in eight people said their home made them feel stressed rather than relaxed. One in seven described their space as “chaotic,” and nearly a third believed their home still needed more work to make better use of the space available.
#3
Before And After: Kitty Room!
April Pickett 1 day ago
That's a pretty room for your kitty. However much she appreciates your efforts, the house i s still hers.
Upstaged75 1 day ago
I'd love to make a kitty room, but they've already claimed my entire house! 😂
UnclePanda 1 day ago
I achieved my ultimate litter box scheme in my current house - they're in the basement sitting underneath an exhaust fan.
Epona 17 hours ago
Maybe get a high walled litter box? That can cut down on the dance party they sometimes seem like they have when using the litter box.
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Rika 1 day ago
It reminds me of the toilet in my childhood home (except for the ceiling obviously) It was a narrow space like this with the toilet at the end because the house was built at a time when indoor toilets weren't a thing: that room was later created by "pushing" the walls of the bedroom and the living-room on either side. Claustrophobic guests really didn't like it.
#4
Nursery Makeover Before And After
Did I say that out loud? 1 day ago
OMG! When my daughter was still a baby, that IKEA chair was so comfortable when I was reading to her while she was on my lap at bedtime. More than once my partner found us both fast asleep, although I still maintain that I was just resting my eyes.
Beth Wheeler 16 hours ago
I like the wallpaper but not that bright yellow, tone it down some people.
“Our homes reflect our personalities, so it’s important to make the most of what you have, even if space is at a premium,” said a spokesperson for David Village Lighting, which commissioned the second poll.
“Small improvements and adjustments to elements like lighting, furniture and even arrangement can completely transform a space, and many homeowners may not realize what these tweaks can achieve.”
#5
Final Library Reveal!
Wagner 1 day ago
I could see sitting in one of those fine old leather chairs, swirling my snifter of Mountain Dew.
realenancy170 1 day ago
Who cares if it's necessary ? Every proper library requires one, so yes!
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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 1 day ago
Those chairs look really uncomfortable to me. And for a "library", I'm missing more books. But it's not my room, so if they're happy *shrugs*
Beth Wheeler 16 hours ago
Wall color is meh, paint the ceiling and trim white already people. Everything the same color is ugly and boring.
#6
Before And After Of My Living Room On The Åland Islands
Lisbeth Guz 21 hours ago
I love that they kept the wooden panels on the walls, and combined with the furniture it gives a very 70s look
Upstaged75 1 day ago
I think you need to look up where this is - it's in the title. You've got it backwards. Also, you have no taste. 🙄
Load More Replies... Lil be lil 16 hours ago
What could be wrong here? There is cat furniture and the couch and the rug will disappear any dog hair. Love the pop of yellow and the red lamp.
#7
Just Got My Own Place After Being Homeless For 3 Years
Samantha H 1 day ago
It must feel wonderful to have your own space after a lot of hardship, hope you are happy there.
It’s hard to disagree with that. Still, in today’s world, where inspiration is coming at you from every corner of the internet and social media, actually figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. On top of that, finding the time and energy to redecorate in an already busy life can be just as challenging.
That’s where small, low-pressure steps can help. Lindsay, the creator behind the blog My Creative Days, suggests starting with simple window shopping when inspiration feels low. The idea is to browse without committing to anything right away. This can help you notice what naturally draws your attention before making decisions.
#8
Front Porch Before And After
Ace 1 day ago
Really? Just a lick of paint, a couple of plants and a sunnier day for the photo. (And/or a different filter, given how much greener the grass looks).
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Psa: If You're Considering Painting Old 70s Paneling, Just Do It
Jaya 1 day ago
I cannot understand why anyone would voluntarily choose dark grey walls, to me that looks so incredibly ugly and depressing. But it sounds like OP is very happy about it, so good for them!
Bored Retsuko 1 day ago (edited)
Not a fan of dark walls either - but I like it wayyyy better than the ugly 70s brown.
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Lukas (he/him, it/its) 20 hours ago
I wish I could... my apartment is entirely ugly wood paneling except for part of my kitchen and the bathroom.
#10
I Renovated My Old Pigsty
FlamingoPanda 1 day ago
Looking at the reddit post for this one makes much more sense, they include a pic of the whole structure showing the real size. Lots of walls came out inside the structure for this to work.
Chrissie Anit 1 day ago
It's just one photo showing a small portion of the actual pigsty - if you look at it on reddit, they have more pictures.
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If something does stand out, Lindsay suggests allowing yourself to act on it. That could be a blanket, a throw pillow, a vase, or a rug. It doesn’t need to be a big purchase or cost much money. Even one item that genuinely excites you can change the feel of a room and make the decorating process more enjoyable.
#11
Before And After Office Remodel
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 day ago
Yup, I’m totally tripping over that and launching my coffee over my laptop (and probably breaking a hip, with my luck)
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Lil be lil 1 day ago
I do like layered rugs. I did this in my living room. I put a small wine colored sheepskin over an oriental.
#12
Wanted A Dark And Moody Office
#13
My Crazy Colorful Space
Budget-friendly ideas are another area where creativity really shines. There’s plenty of inspiration showing how small changes can still have a strong visual impact. House & Garden, for example, suggests using curtains instead of cabinet doors in kitchens, pantries, or utility rooms. It’s a simple way to add softness and charm to spaces that are usually more practical than decorative.
#14
Gave Our Small Bathroom A Budget Makeover - Thoughts? (After/Before Pics)
FreeTheUnicorn 1 day ago
Why would you get ride of the shower though? You could have kept the new aesthetic but also kept the function.
WindySwede 1 day ago
Op "There used to be a tub in there but we never used it. Floor drain is still there, it just blends in with the now painted floor. We kept it so we could water/rinse plants and what not."
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Mir Adwari 1 day ago
Not fond of either to be honest, but would have the dark version if I had to pick.
#15
How Do You Feel About Doors That Open Up An Entire Wall?
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
We have customers that have them... they look good but 'aren't very warm' is the most common comment.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 1 day ago
Do they know they can close them? We have such windows, nearly floor-to-ceiling (but not quite) and it isn't cold. Of course, we have triple-glassed windows so that's a factor, too.
Load More Replies... Epona 16 hours ago
My first thought! Also, what happens when its windy and rainy at the same time? Having to scramble to close those quickly seems awful!
Load More Replies... FlamingoPanda 1 day ago
In hot climates this can make a lot of sense although lots of bugs and wildlife become an inside problem as well.
Woof Yo 3 hours ago
I have this in my house. The previous owners would remove the windows when them opened the wall. Messed up the door. Also, our neighbors have an urban chicken coop. So many flies! Anyway, I have no doubt there are those whose accordion window doors work awesome and don't lead to an infestation of insects.
#16
Before And After: How Do You Like My New Terrace?
Wall art can also make a noticeable difference. According to House & Garden, posters and prints can be a charming and eye-catching addition to almost any room. With so many options available, from vintage designs to modern graphics, large statement pieces or small clustered prints, it’s easy to find something that suits your taste.
#17
Curtain In The Middle Of The Room Splitting It In Two
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
Meant to do that in my bedroom - it's L-shaped as it was one room and an extension over the garage. Would look lovely I think.
Starbug 1 day ago
Do it! It can be quite easy if you use tension rods at first just to make sure you like it
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 1 day ago
Really nice looking - especially if it's a studio and you're trying to define the spaces.
#18
Just Bought My First Home!
UnclePanda 1 day ago
Your next step is to choose which hardware store you'll be listing as a dependent on your taxes.
Samantha H 1 day ago
That looks really lovely, complete with deck, gardens and an incredible view.
#19
My Living Room!
When choosing feels difficult, Lindsay adds there’s no harm in asking someone else for input. “This can be your husband, your mom, your sister, a friend or a neighbor. It doesn’t matter who. If you are really in a funk or just can’t seem to put your finger on what you want to do, ask someone else,” she says.
“Ask someone who has been in your home. Ask someone who likes to decorate. Bouncing ideas off someone else and getting their input can help narrow down your decisions and get you headed in the right direction,” Lindsay advises.
#20
I Did It
UnclePanda 1 day ago (edited)
Hard earned homeowner lesson - if you have 'water' around the base of your toilet, the wax seal underneath is broken. Caulking around it like that just traps the water, helping it erode your floor. To the positive, I finally solved the mystery of the weird smell.
Bewitched One 22 hours ago
We’ve been working on fixing a leak in our main bath. Had linoleum type floor that looked like wool and it had a dark spot around the toilet and my fiancé complained about pee smell forever before the dark spot showed. Wax ring replaced twice, new hoses, floor pulled up (we live in a “slab house” so under the flooring there should’ve just been concrete. ) and until then we couldn’t figure out why the flooring was bubbling up (I assumed just because of how saturated the flooring got) until we pulled up floors. Someone thought putting plywood under the flooring in the bathroom was brilliant. It was unnecessary and the cause of the bubbles flooring. So currently we can’t use main bathroom except for showers because the toilet still leaks and smells. Hopefully next week we are pulling out the vanity and sink to get the plywood left under it, then replacing toilet and putting down real ceramic flooring! I cannot WAIT! This bathroom was so ugly when we first moved in and I’ve done a lot
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#21
Custom Laundry Room Cabinets I Built
Tamra 21 hours ago
I'm curious. What would one store in all those cabinets? I can't imagine needing or using that much space for...stuff.
Epona 16 hours ago
Large families (multigenerational households) with lots of kids would need that much space in their laundry room. Especially if the kids (and/or the adults) are enrolled in sports.
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This Gucci Heron-Print Wallpaper May Be My Favorite Wallpaper Ever
WindySwede 1 day ago
Reddit user "Gucci can call these “herons” all they want, but these are mf’n Sandhill Cranes 😤"
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 1 day ago (edited)
Beautiful - whatever bird they are. 😊 But that stuff costs $300 per panel. Doing the whole room would be $$$$.
Sue User 1 day ago
I love this thread but you are right. Any of us can have rooms like these if we can and are willing to spend $$$$.
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Bored Retsuko 1 day ago
Right? They seem quite easy to do with a stencil, and it would be much cheaper.
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“Don’t always think about what you have had or what you have always done. Think outside of the box. Step out of your comfort zone and see what new ideas are triggered,” says Lindsay.
#23
Moody Office - Before & After
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
Not a fan myself of too much brown or too much grey, but isn't the one on the right dark green? Can't tell if it's just my screen misleading me!
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Brian Droste 19 hours ago
If the light was on in the right hand picture and had the same perspective as the left one probably could get a better perspective of both pictures.
#24
High Rise Apartment
Brian Droste 19 hours ago
Now I like this one. It is not to sparse and not to clutter. Just the right of spacing of everything.
#25
Moody Blues. Seattle, Wa Bathroom Remodel
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 day ago
I'm not a fan of huge bathrooms; I think it's a waste of space that might be better used elsewhere however, do you.
Upstaged75 1 day ago
There's a handle on the glass, so maybe it moves? Hard to tell.
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AnnaB 1 day ago
I don't understand the whole bathtub in the shower trend. I also don't understand the partial glass partition people are putting in their showers instead of an actual door.
Sue User 1 day ago
One false move and you drenched anything on that counter.
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At the end of the day, decorating doesn’t have to be perfect. One of its biggest advantages is that nothing has to be permanent. You can try something out, live with it for a few days, and change it if it doesn’t feel right. Tastes and styles naturally evolve over time, so enjoying the process and staying flexible is often what makes a home feel truly personal.
#26
Did I Get This Right?
Samantha H 1 day ago
Tasteful, might move the sofa on the right a bit so there is some space between them.
Auntriarch 1 day ago
I don't actually despise them, but they make me nervous
Load More Replies... Brian Droste 19 hours ago (edited)
Too many pillows for me. Otherwise everything else is fine.
#27
My Mother In Law And Father In Laws Doing For My Daughters Nursery!
April Pickett 1 day ago
The color will come with the books, blankets, and stuffed animals.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
I have one in that "Live Laugh Love" scrolly-loopy font, but mine says "Fúck This Shít" XD
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Kitchen Remodel Done Entirely By My Husband And I For $3k
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 day ago
I clicked on the name on the far left and the top IS the after. Whew!
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 1 day ago
I love the 2 tone cabinets - I've always wanted more color in my kitchen.
WubiDubi 1 day ago (edited)
The gap between the hob tops and the microwave is a serious safety issue.
Upstaged75 1 day ago
That's how the majority of kitchens in the US are built. It's not unsafe - there's an exhaust fan under the microwave. Every place I've ever lived has it like that. Unless you plan to set the stove top on fire it's fine.
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Primary Bath Before & After
FreeTheUnicorn 1 day ago
If you don't have neighbours who are in the sight path, why wouldn't you want natural light?
Load More Replies... Epona 15 hours ago
I completely agree! It looks like someone let loose a bunch of toddlers with thick Sharpie markers in this room and said "Do whatever you want!". The marble is pretty, the pattern not so much!
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 1 day ago
The decor is an improvement, but I think the bath was better by the window. I forget what they call those very thick glass blocks in the far window in the first picture
UnclePanda 1 day ago
I believe they're called glass blocks. I used about 20 on the diagonal to build a pyramid in my backyard. Out by the cinder block stonehenge. (yes, really)
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Beth Wheeler 16 hours ago
Good grief somebody went crazy with the floor & walls. Stop putting tubs/showers in front of windows.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 day ago
PSA even if you have frosted glass, people can still see what’s going on behind it. My brother had to have a very embarrassing conversation with the students living opposite about sharing showers….
Starbug 1 day ago
Depends on the glass, there are several levels of obscure glass, level 4 or 5 and you can only hazily see through if it's touching the glass
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Before & After: Powder Room Update
Beth Wheeler 16 hours ago
It would have been better if they had just swapped out the sink with the new cabinet
#31
Laundry Area Before And After
#32
It Really Ties The Room Together
Brian Droste 19 hours ago
I think the room looks better without the rug. Or get a different rug. But this is just me.
#33
Dining Room Update!
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
Apologies, but to me it looks like where dinner parties go to die. Taste is very individual thing!
Ell Bee 1 day ago
True about taste. I think it looks fabulous, intimate, and cozy all at the same time.
Load More Replies... Brian Droste 19 hours ago
I don't like the dark color. It is too dark for me. But I do like that it is front of either a large window or a glass door. It gives it more light in there.which I like.
Cathleen Cummings 23 hours ago
I like it except for the painting. Needs more (and better) art on the walls.
#34
It’s Over The Top, But It Makes Me So Happy
Brian Droste 19 hours ago
I like the seat cushion the the tub but I am concerned how well it will dry out. It is going to hold a lot of water.
#35
After/ Before Onsweet Renovation. I Was Going For Classy/Girly And Hopefully Unique Look
Lil be lil 1 day ago (edited)
I hate full wall mirrors. I like the smaller mirror and wallpaper. Although I would keep the mirror squared with the top in line with the shower line.
Epona 15 hours ago
Smaller mirrors are easier to clean. Some people are messy when they brush their teeth and washing toothpaste of a small mirror is faster than washing it off a huge mirror.
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#36
Before And After Of My Toddler's Room!
Rebecca O’Donnell 15 hours ago
Curtains just reach the top of the electric baseboard heater.
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How’d I Do?
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
I know... people should have fun in a baby's room! Go pretty and colourful. You can keep your neutrals for your other rooms if you must. Not sure about the animal head pix for over the cot either. For some reason it bothers me, and that's despite thinking they're cute. 🤷
Load More Replies... Bewitched One 22 hours ago
My youngest has so many colorful toys, this would never work but I do kinda get keeping it neutral everywhere else until they come in. We went with a grey-blue, grey furniture, white and navy but that didn’t last long after he was born lol
Bewitched One 22 hours ago
I think the walk color was called storm cloud or something like that… yep see link below. I also forgot about the burnt oranges, and oranges and tirquoise/teals incorporated all over the walls
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Bathroom Refresh!
#39
My Aunt's Bathroom Is A Time Capsule And I Love It
#40
Before & After - Dining Room
April Pickett 1 day ago
I have to think the left one is the "after", but really, I like them both. I really like the wallpaper in the right picture.
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
On Reddit it says "First pic is the staged photos before we purchased, and second is what I created in the space. My husband and I framed a mural we put up but overall wanted to keep it really simple because we never use this space other than Thanksgiving & Christmas."
Load More Replies... M M 1 day ago
They basically changed everything - flooring, window color, lowered ceiling. It looks a bit calmer in the 2nd picture but honestly I don't see the results justified in costs.
Bewitched One 21 hours ago
Higher ceiling. They removed the border thing above the windows to the, like, idk “cut out” type part of the ceiling
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Overwhelmed And Don’t Know Where To Start
YakFactory 1 day ago
Add some touches of colour - cushions, wall decoration between the upper and lower windows, separate the sofas and move that one away from the window to enhance the view, floor rug, remove all but the best 2 or 3 plants, less heavy looking coffee table, bright floor lamp. Just thoughts.
April Pickett 1 day ago
Separate the couches to start. Area rug, new coffee table, and go through the plants for the best specimens, move the rest out. Curtains? Some kind of decorative motiff between the window sections? Add color.
Mir Adwari 1 day ago
Dump the dark sofas and pick something lighter or brighter. The room needs more colour. The right rug could work wonders.
UnclePanda 1 day ago
That's why I like to keep one dead plant around. "Remember what happened to the ficus!"
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I Added A “Mural” To This Huge Blank Wall
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 day ago
I was thinking the same thing but I like they are enthusiastic about their DIY.
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I Spent 2 Weeks Remodelling My Mum's Bedroom As A Surprise Whilst She Was On A Cruise
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 day ago
If she mentioned wanting a remodel, then good on you. But if you did it because YOU thought she needed it, shame on you. I'd be furious.
Samantha H 1 day ago
Here in the UK, a famous interior designer called Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen made over a couple's bedroom (it was for a tv show and they agreed, however they had no idea what he would do. He made their bedroom look like something from a movie set with candles and Rose petals everywhere, completely over the top. When they came in to see it their faces dropped and they were horrified by what he had done. Remodelling a persons space can really backfire.
Bewitched One 21 hours ago
Don’t blame them. I’m really picky. I think there’s only a couple rooms of my house I’d take that chance on and none of them are my bedroom or ones people are more likely to see lol maybe my office but I spend the most time in there so I don’t think I’d even allow that
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Before/After 31 M Did I Do Alright?
Lil be lil 1 day ago
Yes the top picture has more personality. I would get a more colorful area rug.
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Seafoam Bathroom Remodel In Seattle
FlamingoPanda 1 day ago
Sigh, BP just grabbed a random image off the reddit post and did not get (IMO) the best pic of the shower in this bathroom.
Tyke 1 day ago
OMG the shower looks amazing! Why did BP go for this pic??
Load More Replies... Lukas (he/him, it/its) 20 hours ago
Click on the grey "ModelRemodel" link under the image
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#46
Update To My Entryway: Thank You All For Your Advice!
WindySwede 1 day ago
For me, only the cat. But if other wallpaper, then it could be nice. But not my home so just hope the cat is well taken care of and OP likes the wallpaper and the doll. 🙃
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I Just Redid My Room, Our Turn After Doing The Kids’ Room!
UnclePanda 1 day ago
Pool noodles to the rescue! They'll definitely change the aesthetics, though.
Load More Replies... Mir Adwari 1 day ago
Not a fan of cushions that you have to keep stacked neatly or they have no home...
Upstaged75 1 day ago
I have a big rope basket near my bed where I keep decorative pillows when they're not in use. Much better than tossing them on the floor, which is what I used to do. 😊
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Brian Droste 18 hours ago
I wish when people do a before and after picture, they would do both pictures at the same angle and distance so you can get a better perspective of both pictures.
Brian Droste 18 hours ago
I wish when people do a before and after picture, they would do both pictures at the same angle and distance so you can get a better perspective of both pictures.
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