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Can AT start doing closet calls? Because that could be my dream closet.

I prefer smaller bedrooms, too (obviously). I've never understood the logic of "Hey, let's have as much space to walk around the bed as possible!" What's the point? Am I supposed to be doing laps around this thing?

My next place will have a real bedroom -- I'm literally leaving the womb. It will be nice to have a nightstand vs a wall cube, but my attitude about bedrooms remains the same. Simple is better when it comes to sleeping.

hatefrown, I bought the duvet last year at Pottery Barn, of all places, 70% off on clearance! It was part of their Italian linen collection.

krpm -- I love your bed nook! There is a wonderful architecture book called "A Pattern Language" by Christopher Alexander that describes the innate human need to have a private nook for sleeping that is physically separated from their activity space. That's very true for me. I've lived in two other studios before this, and I always hated it when people would waltz in and sit on my bed, so this layout was perfect for me.

I'm actually moving to a much bigger place soon to accommodate the coffee table. And also the German Shepherd I plan to adopt. As long as the dog and the table get along, my future will be bright.

Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed that I didn't do more prep work and submit better photos! I know it's not perfectly done, but this is how I actually live. I fall in love with inappropriate tables and let my cords hang out sometimes. What can I say. That's just me.

Thanks for the comments, everyone!

The closet curtains are my least favorite part of the apartment, too. I had beautiful floor-length drapes from Anthro the first year, but they kept getting tangled in the dresser, and it drove me nuts. I should have installed the rod further out from the dresser so there was more clearance. I used the beige-y curtains as a temporary solution, but never got around to changing them, and now that I'm moving-out, I guess I never will. Sigh.

Juliaf: The bedwomb accent wallpaper is Graham and Brown -- I will check the name for you when I get home.

Design Fixation: I made the light fixture and hardwired it myself during Snowmageddon (stuck inside for 6 days straight = DIY projects galore) -- it's a cheap copy of the Jean Pelle lamp. I posted instructions on my blog: http://meowdc.com/2010/02/10/how-to-make-a-cheaper-crappier-version-of-the-jean-pelle-bubble-chandelier/

Bridget, I cannot tell you how many times I moved that sofa around. But my impractically large (6'x3') and weirdly-shaped rosewood coffee table dictated the order of everything on that side of the room. I sacrificed on the sofa to accommodate the table because it's my favorite thing in the whole apartment. Also, I watch a lot of TV, so that was a factor re: placement.

Modish etc: Yes, CB2 Slim Chairs are great for tight spaces. They disappear when pushed-in, and are surprisingly comfortable. You have to static guard them though, otherwise your hair and lint get stuck on them.