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Well, it only took reading one comment, the first, to irritate me and take away from the actual post itself. I'm just curious, why is it that all the "I want to be politically correct," whinny nuts come and post on this blog only? I've been reading for years, but these days I only stop in once every few weeks (about as much as I can take of reading the insanity on these boards). The comments on the NYTimes aren't nearly as bad and there is some serious thought provoking discussion going on there.

Antoine, from one guy (at times I wonder if I am the only one that reads AT) to another, very cool place. I know the building (AF). I did not mistake you for a trust funder and don't stress about the deer head. Unfortunately in America we have a lot of self righteous nuts with nothing else better to do. Plus the level of jealousy here is well, pretty much overwhelming. I hate to say it, but based on many of the screen names....let's just say that I like women and I'd probably never marry any of the women that post on here..Good news is guys like us have great places and taking a line from The Girl that Played with Fire..."there are plenty of women out there not as particular" but I'm figuring neither of us have issues with this...

Again, solid choice on your purchase...

Nerdaliciousful, can I buy you for $500 and pour beer and vomit all over you? Just saying...

Figuring this gorgeous sofa has more value than you, I think I'd be making a sound investment.

The original poster should have no problem getting btw $2500-$3500 for this item. I sold a Perobell sofa, which I paid $3800, for $1250 on CL about 2 yrs ago. Not terrible considering use and motivation to move.

KarynM, you're 100% correct. I read AT regularly, but I don't comment much anymore (except for this) I'm starting to get really p.o
d with the comments I read on here lately. Anyone read yesterdays "hunk" contractor post. Just AT having fun, I say, but no its got to turn into men vs women.

Who says you can't wear sunglasses indoors..

I actually really like this one...

There's not a lot of items in the apartment, which is for me, soothing to see.

I am not sure what to say, but having lived with girlfriends in the past, the sight of a women on the toilet is nothing out of the ordinary. When put into context with the space and the premise behind the photos, there certainly is a design element. I get it. Who cares. I actually appreciated it after seeing a series of very underwhelming, "safe" homes in this competition. To each is their own, however I am literally jaw dropped, shocked at the conservative thinking of many people. Anyone remember The Tunnel from the mid 90's? The bathrooms in most of these places were co-ed. I'd be leaking next to a transvestite, with a girl sitting on a chair right next the open urinal. I'll leave it at that...

1050908- I am not sure I entirely understand your comment. If it was a child in the photo or if a child views this. Frankly, if you intended to make a point about a child viewing and being offended, thats just absurd. That's the same mentality that I personally despise in people. First thing that comes to mind is "OH COME ON"

For the poster Yul, that made the assumption that the owner is gay, I don't think that was necessary. I'll judge people on "effort" hence my unlimited "your photos suck comments" but I don't think its appropriate to pass judgement on ones preferences based on a painting. To make an association btw an item = sexual preference, well that's just ignorant.

Back to the original reason for posting. The loft is totally bad ass. Digging the floors, sleeping area and the swivel, hanging flat screen was genius for the space. Thanks for being original.

Golden retrievers snout is plopped on the cool concrete behind the orange chair. Kind of like waldo, it took me a minute to see it. I'm a sucker for a household full of pets.

Antique windows were used well, even if it doesn't give much privacy. Although I don't see the cats posing much of a voyeur risk.

That's some floor plan.

I think we now know who will win this years contest. I'd be shocked if you don't, Beth. Aside from a handful of other entries, this is exactly what I envision this competition to be. Great space with great architecural features with innovative, bright, simple uses of design. I'll give you a second vote when I get home to my laptop. This place is freaking great. Man, I'm loving that sleep loft area. All white on the white floors. Even digging the copper colored mosaic tiled ledge accented by the green wall. The photos are very much appreciated.

And what is with all the cool girls with totally rad places coming out of Chicago this year?

"Housebunny is so right. Every single guy's apartment looks just like this..
posted by Amber Rose on April 8th 2010 at 5:18pm"

That's odd because some of my friends and clients that are single here in NYC, their apartments don't look like this. Minimal perhaps, but a sense of design is not something only left for everyone but straight men.

"Ha! Every boyfriend I ever had, I swear, had this same apartment. In fact, most of my single straight guy friend's homes still look like this. I never thought of it as a conscious style before. This look says to me "lonely boy, never cooks at home, pbr in the fridge, maybe has toilet paper".

Thanks for giving me a smile and a trip down memory lane :)
posted by housebunny on April 8th 2010 at 4:30pm"

So being straight, having good taste and just maybe an eye for design is not allowed? I didn't know by not having toilet paper, would be considered an asset in the parlance of the dating world. I thought cooking eggs and toast and serving breakfast in bed were things women liked. Well, I guess I now know why I am single. I've been doing things all wrong. Or at least as modern society dictates.

"man, i wish the guys i dated apartments looked like this.....not that it's perfect or anything but as far as a 'bachelor pad' this guy is leagues ahead of many others.

couch source? is that one of the urban mcm reproductions?
posted by thepictures on April 8th 2010 at 5:38pm"

That could quite conceivably be the saddest post on here, of all the entries I've seen.

My comment:
Apartment is totally fine. Yeah, and I get it with the books. I'll second others who said putting something over the windows, that's not a flag or a sheet, would do. Go to ikea and pick up one of those shades that allows light through. Not one for each window, but one longer one, which will cover both windows and lower it to the point below the bars. That's it man..

Ahhh! Electric range!! No just kidding, but seriously, electric ahhh!

Place is pretty cool overall. Digging the floors and the area in photo five is damn cool, indeed. Everything looks in scale and the use of the space is intelligent. Come on, who doesn't have a weak spot for walls of books. It’s probably the most aesthetically pleasing thing someone can have in their home.