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Commenting on the theoretical design faux pas (rather than commenting on friends homes)
I am a plant lover, and good with them, so the fake plant thing is a "design allergie". Others include, but are not limited to:
- area rugs over carpet
- vinyl anything (blinds, etc) if you have to have them, frame with fabric drapings
- Ive noticed everyone (on apartment therapy) seems to be doing the "decorate with books" thing. I am over it! Piles of books on the floor, even if color coordinated, is ...over.
- I dont think dirtyness is a design element, so Ill skip that one, but since I have 4 cats and one long-haired dog, I am looking for removal options...any suggestions?
- dark forest green carpeting over wood.
- neon beer/liquor signs, shot glass, beer glass collections used to decorate
- bed/mattress on the floor
- cinderblock tables and book cases
- old painted wicker furniture that is flaking
- super girlie, lacy with flowery wall paper, and lace doily-style table coverings
- linoleum floors anywhere
- popcorn ceilings
- electronics everywhere
- zero art on the walls (even stock photography of something common is better than nothing!!!!!)

#1. I really liked the before picture (in fact I thought it actually was the after picture until I read further), but I really appreciate the after. The author/designer/homeowner stated that she knew the old furnishings would work, but wanted to completely have an all new look that was modern through and through, rather than modern/eclectic.

#2. I love the green with yellow bag. I think that I would have liked a little more color like that in accents, as well as some additional modern art. There are so many great artists out there, affordable too!

#3. I thought the natural oak rather than dark-stained oak brightened up the space quite a bit. I think that there is a window - I love staring out the window, and for myself would have placed the desk near to it so I could stare outside.

#4. I do love the straight edge of the cabinets and the exposure of recessed lighting really brightens up the room

#5. The new desk and chair really indicate with complete certainty that the style of this room is modern. I agree with a previous comment - with time and usage more personality layers will emerge - more art, family pictures, etc.

#6. I made sure to read the comment policy!

I definitely think the doll heads are creepy, though.

Another advantage to green on the walls is that it is supposed to be the most complimentary color for any type of artwork, so you can change things up, without having to paint all over again.

I didnt know paint chips were such a hot art item these days. I guess that boat sailed right past me unnoticed, as I myself would prefer a painted version for color exploration. Or maybey something inspired by rothko.

And, along the lines of Edward Scissorhands, is Hogwarts Castle of Harry Potter fame.

Love this idea - where I live (near the beach), there are always odd planks of seadrifting wood, sometimes natural sometimes not.

My question is: how did they get afixed to the wall? Is this a permanent display or a panel that is removable?