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I can see what you love about this place! That said, you're right, the carpet is bad. Any chance there's hardwood underneath (that your landlord would let you uncover)? Even if it's not in great condition it would look a million times better. If ripping up the carpet really isn't an option, I would suggest large neutral area rugs (jute rugs can be very affordable) with some bright patterned ones scattered throughout. I would check West Elm and Anthropologie for the patterned rugs, as they constantly have something on sale.

Love the idea of a gallery wall, lots of us try it but you actually have the space to do it right! And there are certainly plenty of places in the city to buy great art. Maybe wait for the next First Friday and head into Old City (who doesn't like free cocktails while they shop?).

I prefer layout #2 (like others have suggested, try a smaller sectional). Also, I think if you went with a sectional that had a chaise lounge, rather than a full back it would really open up the space. Would a sectional with the chaise on the right side rather than the left work?

The ikea karlstad might fit your space well.

Personally, I love the look of worn-in marble. I feel like the best kitchens look chic and used, and marble is the perfect material for this.

Either silence, Led Zeppelin, or old episodes of Car Talk!

Lovely! Just because the "before" wasn't a complete disaster doesn't mean the owner didn't have the right to change it to suit her taste. Given the means I would have probably done the same thing.

Are you me? They are the only plants I have ever killed!

I eat rabbit, & I'm all for using every bit of an animal...but this looks like there's a rat on the table.

First, I'm very jealous. Maple syrup, and maple sugar candy are two of the greatest things on earth.

Second, I had a maple syrup based pretentious moment once! - I worked with a girl who was bragging about her mother making fresh maple syrup whenever she made pancakes and I truly was confused and asked "wait, doesn't it take a long time to boil maple sap down into syrup?" she looked at me like I was an idiot and said "no, all you have to do is mix maple flavor with corn syrup"....you have no idea how hard it was for me not to cringe at the thought of eating "maple" syrup.

Yup. If I wanted to feel anxious I would show up naked.