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Ok, at the at the risk of being extremely redundant....craigslist. It's really the go-to resource for rentals. But in addition to that, if you find a neighborhood that feels good to you drive, or b...

@desireeg: Those metallic papers are gorgeous! I fear they'd clash with the gold and copper leafing in the screen.

@chris_94131: funny you should say 'deco vibe'. I'm searching for an early 30s deco executive desk to replace the large black computer hutch.

THANK you for all these suggestions -- it's terrific input. I'm still having a hard time imagining turquoise. Can someone point me to an example of a shade of turquoise that you feel would w...

Excellent suggestion aj914! I could move that chaise to be more centered and I bet a dark color would make it feel more like an alcove. And, you've busted me on the short curtain - I haven't gotten...

Answer to eljayw: Unfortunately the chaise is a discontinued piece that I bought from a leather furniture showroom room near the SF Design Center that is now closed down. There were two lonel...

Thanks for all these suggestions! It's interesting how people are reading the colors in the furniture. The chaise lounge is actually a creamy beige with a warm almost peachy cast to t...

Prrrrrrrrrr. I just want to curl up in every one of these deliciously dark rooms.

Consider using a complimentary color (blues) or a split compliment (Blue-green or Purple-Blue). A strong pattern (maybe a wide stripe?) may help break up the "solid" feel of all the leather pieces ...