We have a narrow balcony (though not as narrow as yours) and we have some plants on small metal tables. The tables are to raise the plants up closer to eye level.
I have been using nice tea towels as hand towels in my bathroom for years, because plush hand towels don't get dry between uses. Plus you can find tea towels in really nice colors and patterns.
Craftypants, I know of two:
Brainwash in SOMA
Wash 'n Royal (as in the local Royal Grounds chain) on Fillmore and California
Neither is as nice as that one in...
Please do not put stainless appliances in this sweet kitchen. I can understand the need for a new stove, but white will be best. For the floor I think linoleum tiles would be great, and they come i...
Some readers seem to think the top two pictures are before and after, when they are both after (front and back of house). So the facade wasn't "ruined" or "replaced." Whether you like the interior ...
I had this exact kitchen layout in a San Francisco studio apartment--I think it's pretty common here in buildings of this era. I loved that little but efficient kitchen, and this one is just as swe...
Beautiful! And please do not put matching pillows on your couch. That matching thing reminds me of all the shows on HGTV, where you're not allowed to have ONE thing in a color, you must have other ...
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It does look like it would be annoying in terms of furniture layout possibilities. Also if you are straightening the wall couldn't you add a door?
We have a narrow balcony (though not as narrow as yours) and we have some plants on small metal tables. The tables are to raise the plants up closer to eye level.
In the L.A. projects where I grew up, "Slip 'n' Slide" meant an old shower curtain and some buckets of water! It's still a great memory, though.
Can you tell us where this community garden is so we can come see it in person. Looks beautiful!
I have been using nice tea towels as hand towels in my bathroom for years, because plush hand towels don't get dry between uses. Plus you can find tea towels in really nice colors and patterns.
Craftypants, I know of two: Brainwash in SOMA Wash 'n Royal (as in the local Royal Grounds chain) on Fillmore and California Neither is as nice as that one in...
Why buy a vintage cottage when you want to live in a loft? the "after" shot looks terrible.
Please do not put stainless appliances in this sweet kitchen. I can understand the need for a new stove, but white will be best. For the floor I think linoleum tiles would be great, and they come i...
Some readers seem to think the top two pictures are before and after, when they are both after (front and back of house). So the facade wasn't "ruined" or "replaced." Whether you like the interior ...
I think you should leave the shelves/frames as is, then pick an interesting wallpaper for the stair wall behind them.
I had this exact kitchen layout in a San Francisco studio apartment--I think it's pretty common here in buildings of this era. I loved that little but efficient kitchen, and this one is just as swe...
I agree with gob: Snap-n-Go is perfect for the first 6 months, at least, and then you will a) know more what you need and b) have more options.
I really like the felt egg and cookies. And that I can do!
What a great room for two lucky little boys! I especially like the iron bed. Anyone know where I can get something like that stateside?
Beautiful! And please do not put matching pillows on your couch. That matching thing reminds me of all the shows on HGTV, where you're not allowed to have ONE thing in a color, you must have other ...
I think your baby needs some color and some soft rugs.
Lovely apt! Is that Lake Merritt outside your window?
Wow. What beautiful home you have!
Every single thing/surface is lovely.
I think your couch/bed/cabinet thing must be one of the custom pieces you mention. It's great!