Those bookshelves are fabulous. I love seeing other people who have and use and have on view loads of books. I would have voted insta finalist for this one.

What do you mean you can't believe this contest was allowed to take place? Allowed by whom? It's a nice place and a place that has lots of potential but have you looked at other entri...

I really like many things about this space. Thank you for sharing it. And since you ask for suggestions... Not sure what others would think but: I would paint the bedroom...

That's another name for "black americana" or "black memorabilia" by some people who think and write about such collectibles.

I didn't mean my comments to be harsh. I think you've put a lot of time and energy into your place and with a few changes you could really bring it together. In that spiri...

I missed the vote but I like this apartment a lot.

I really like this one and that blue is fantastic.

I love the kitchen and the bookshelves. Really nice.

The windows are great. I wish there was less black in the living area--the grey sofa bed looks nice but it gets lost in the black. I would at least add some bright cushions on the s/...

I really don't like the blue and green or the salmon. But the yellow in the bedroom looks great.

I like the idea of the chocolate and the blue but the chocolate seems too dark and the blue too light. Somehow this slip says it all, "like how the green Pellegrino bottles above my ...

What's up with the racist memorabilia--the "blackamoors"? Sigh. And another sigh for the ignorance of Hed Kandi.

Michael writes, "For me, it is not so much an objection to the killing of animals for ethical reasons, but the blood & guts imagery conjured up by a hide still shaped like the entire animal. It's j...