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Display Name: greatkate
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Yeah, I think it's mostly the sink that I prefer in the before bathroom. Don't care for the after one, but the floor is lovely and while I didn't mind the Monet-esque mural, I could see how it could start to feel cheesy.

The bedroom is really well done, and I like the patterned curtains.


Rambling Renovators' House of Before & Afters
10/9/11 12:45 PM

When I was 14 I painted my bedroom walls pale blue and the ceiling a dark navy. Then I stuck plastic glow-in-the-dark stars all over it. So ~chic! It still looks that way, my parents have the house for sale and cannot be bothered undoing all my "work".

In all seriousness, I think the bedroom is a nice place for this since I like that room to feel cozy (ie. "low" ceiling). My mother's never had a white ceiling in her life; she always paints them the same colour as the walls. It was a long time before I realized people do anything else.


Color Quiz! Would You Add Color to Your Ceiling?
The Color Cure

8/20/11 2:03 PM

My current rule with keeping books is I have to have re-read them at least three times or they're out. I organize them by subject (one shelf for history, one for fantasy, etc.) and grouped by author, so no, it doesn't look "pretty" but at least I can always find the one I want!

My only concession to design is lining all the spines up at the same depth, instead of having smaller books pushed in to the back of the shelf with larger books sticking out.


Guide to Styling Bookshelves
7/2/11 12:16 PM

If that house is in, like, Kansas it might be a little weird, but if they're anywhere remotely near a beach, I dig it.


There's Always One Crazy House On The Block
Flickr Find

6/10/11 7:24 PM

It looks BEAUTIFUL empty, but I feel like you'd have to be a supermodel to look remotely attractive bathing in it.


Make a Big Splash: Clear Glass Tub
Boston Home Magazine

5/26/11 7:02 PM

I love it. The low windows make it apear as though the room was built just for a child, and I agree with hailey brown - this is a cute, comfortable room that looks like it actually has a child living in it.


Julian's Cozy Corner of the World
Smaller Cooler 2011 Entry #3

5/5/11 3:05 PM

Cute and reasonably priced.


Sagaform Kids Gardening Tool Set
Daily Find

5/1/11 2:55 AM

Omg. I want this for MY birthday!


Rainbow Doodle Birthday Cake
Sweetapolita

5/1/11 1:33 AM

I want one for my garden to read in on rainy days.


The QTvan: Small Cool... British Style
5/1/11 1:06 AM

I want one for my garden to read in on rainy days.


The QTvan: Small Cool... British Style
5/1/11 1:05 AM

The view into the kitchen sold me on clicking "favourite". Great job.


Danielle's Redesigned Disaster
4/25/11 2:04 PM

I feel like I'd be cracking my head on things a lot, but that kitchen would make it all worth it. And an outdoor space too? Fab.


Christine's Sausalito Skylights
4/25/11 2:01 PM

Wow. I couldn't do it, but props to you, Luke!

The bed/couch is very cool.


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/25/11 1:57 PM

I like the white bed. Sherry and John on younghouselove like to talk about "sealing" their painted furniture with a water-based non-toxic topcoat so it can't off-gas. Would that work?


5 Inspired Pallet Furniture Designs
Roundup

4/24/11 3:05 AM

Not my style at all but I like how you took what you liked and went for it. Probably the first time ever I found pink tile in the bathroom adorable.


Charlie's Comfortable & Cozy
4/19/11 3:00 PM

In small doses I don't mind this, but too many and it just reminds me of my grandmother's house. Not in a good way.


10 Small Space Hanging Gardens
4/6/11 11:44 PM

What 0tk421 said, minus the "sometimes they look really good." Just not my personal taste.


The Versatile — and Durable — Cowhide Rug
4/6/11 5:36 PM

I lived in the UK for a year and a half with the same size of fridge. On my own, it would have been completely fine. With housemates? Ridiculous.

Plus we then had a large "deep freeze" type freezer sitting in the kitchen, which never made sense to me. I'm not against a small fridge, but to me it would have made more sense to just combine the two with a larger fridge with a freezer.


Under Counter Refrigerators: Yay or Nay?
3/24/11 2:55 PM

Yeah, I'm not completely opposed to a desk in the bedroom, but who could ever get anything done while looking at your big comfy bed the whole time?


Top Rated Bedroom Designs on Rate My Space
3/24/11 2:37 PM

This apartment has a great layout too, subtly dividing things into three separate "rooms" but keeping things open. I find that always helps in a small space!


Chris's 280 Square Foot Mini Modern
House Tour

3/23/11 4:45 PM