Your principal impediment to making the room liveable is the wood stove. The stove combined with the mantel and chimney visually and spacially dominate the room, while the safety perimeter you hav...
I don't have to worry about disturbing my neighbors, my apartment is surrounded in soundproofed concrete. I can be as loud as I want and nobody will hear.
Maybe you could create a "bathroom" station somewhere in the yard where your dog could go. A small, non-porous concrete pad with drain and water spigot, where after your dog goes, you can wash the...
Furniture and decor have been going in and out of style for the last 200 years. The basic difference between now and then is mass production, marketing and disposable income. George and Martha Wa...
With the fabric having been produced so long ago, it is likely out of production and may be nearly impossible to find as a remnant. You will probably have greater success seeking a similar fabric ...
I agree, call Macy's, Sears or Bloomingdales and get your cleaning done through them. You may end up paying more, but there will be little risk of your furniture being damaged, plus they warranty ...
If you have the time and are willing to put in the effort, consider stripping the cabinets and refinishing them in another stain. You can get stain and finish options ideas by simply visiting any ...
Unfortunately, your rug is entirely too small. Rugs that small are meant for small hallway alcoves and vestibules, and the sides of beds to prevent warm feet from immediately hitting a cold floor ...
I love the design of the study/library space. I especially love the glass entry wall and bleached wood shelves. However, as much as I admire the space, it also reminds me of a well-designed retai...
As a tenant, I've usually sought my landlord's approval of changes before I made them. I did so largely with the understanding that if the landlord so desired, I would reverse the changes on my de...
I have an elaborate inlaid mahogany center table in my foyer that I scraped and saved for 3 years to purchase. To prevent scratches, the rule is absolutely nothing metal may touch or come near tha...
I think the spaces are great, although I would have removed the pillar, if possible, and combined the two rooms. Why can't great audio and video live together in the same system and space?
The company Z-gallerie, makes a mission style coffee table whose upholstered features you may wish to incorporate into your project. On this table the upholstered top can be lifted off, exposing a...
There probably is no solution to your problem as long as your windows are open during store hours. Open windows will always carry the cooking odors and other pollution into your apartment. This i...
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Your principal impediment to making the room liveable is the wood stove. The stove combined with the mantel and chimney visually and spacially dominate the room, while the safety perimeter you hav...
I don't have to worry about disturbing my neighbors, my apartment is surrounded in soundproofed concrete. I can be as loud as I want and nobody will hear.
Maybe you could create a "bathroom" station somewhere in the yard where your dog could go. A small, non-porous concrete pad with drain and water spigot, where after your dog goes, you can wash the...
Given the amount of work that went into creating this, it should have been an addition to one of the two adjacent homes.
Using plywood is an interesting idea, but they should have used better plywood like birch or maple faced. This contractor grade plywood looks tacky.
Furniture and decor have been going in and out of style for the last 200 years. The basic difference between now and then is mass production, marketing and disposable income. George and Martha Wa...
With the fabric having been produced so long ago, it is likely out of production and may be nearly impossible to find as a remnant. You will probably have greater success seeking a similar fabric ...
I agree, call Macy's, Sears or Bloomingdales and get your cleaning done through them. You may end up paying more, but there will be little risk of your furniture being damaged, plus they warranty ...
The cabinetry and flooring are beautiful. I definitely could live in this apartment. I love it.
I would love to live in an old firehouse. Wish you the best of luck with your project.
If you have the time and are willing to put in the effort, consider stripping the cabinets and refinishing them in another stain. You can get stain and finish options ideas by simply visiting any ...
Unfortunately, your rug is entirely too small. Rugs that small are meant for small hallway alcoves and vestibules, and the sides of beds to prevent warm feet from immediately hitting a cold floor ...
I love the design of the study/library space. I especially love the glass entry wall and bleached wood shelves. However, as much as I admire the space, it also reminds me of a well-designed retai...
As a tenant, I've usually sought my landlord's approval of changes before I made them. I did so largely with the understanding that if the landlord so desired, I would reverse the changes on my de...
They are really nice pieces. However, why don't the drawers have dovetailed joints?
I have an elaborate inlaid mahogany center table in my foyer that I scraped and saved for 3 years to purchase. To prevent scratches, the rule is absolutely nothing metal may touch or come near tha...
I think the spaces are great, although I would have removed the pillar, if possible, and combined the two rooms. Why can't great audio and video live together in the same system and space?
That is an incredible apartment, thank you for sharing it with us. I agree with your friends, I want to live there too.
The company Z-gallerie, makes a mission style coffee table whose upholstered features you may wish to incorporate into your project. On this table the upholstered top can be lifted off, exposing a...
There probably is no solution to your problem as long as your windows are open during store hours. Open windows will always carry the cooking odors and other pollution into your apartment. This i...