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Display Name: avance
Personal URL: http://www.aliciavance.com
Member Since: 10/4/10

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Good on getting rid of the runner, looks very 80's (and not in a good way) but I'm with jessjeang, paint a different color down the center--orange would look good.


Before & After: Jae's Brightened Basement Stairs
3/20/13 5:48 PM

Love.it--my question is, do you paint the ceiling black too?


Come to the Dark Side: The Best of Black Best of 2012
12/26/12 10:10 AM

everyone. and i like photos with the entire family, it's interesting to see how the adults change too, and fun to see how the kids resemble their parents.


Burning Question for Parents: Do You Put Yourself in Your Holiday Photo Card?
12/5/12 5:37 PM

thanks for all the good ideas, I hope to make a little money off my place the next time I go away.

I don't understand all the posts from people saying they'd never rent their place out, why are they here?


8 Tips for Renting Out Your Home This Summer
11/9/12 12:18 PM

you have to be careful with art over beds in LA due to earthquakes. i'm guessing that it's something soft. Lovely space in a great area!


RJ & Francis' LA Arts District Loft House Call
6/7/12 5:30 PM

I wanted a black house for years but never did it because I worried about resale...dumb, dumb, dumb.


Black as Night: Dark-Hued Homes
6/7/12 5:24 PM

Like some others have said, I'd first go with an all over pattern--removable wallpaper or have some paint a subtle pattern.

I'd rework the room and open the living area to the kitchen/dining area by putting the two chairs in front of the window. I understand that they were placed facing the window for the view but once you live in a place a while that becomes unnecessary. It feels like everything is crammed into that corner.

Then create a big gallery wall over the pattern and make the tv part of the mix--use the art hung on other walls and add other stuff--framed fabric, posters, silhouettes, mirrors, etc. I know this is more than you asked for, sorry! just putting it all out there...


Ideas for Giant Wall in New Loft? Good Questions
5/23/12 2:51 PM

@PANCAKEFROMPELE agreed.


Can You Guess What This Chandelier is Made From?
4/18/12 3:08 PM

Love the expansive space in Vincente Wolf's room, and the neural palette. Love color in general, just not where I sleep!


Getting Personal: 15 Designers' Bedrooms
4/1/12 10:22 AM

my favorite in a long time, so many beautiful things in this home and so well orchestrated (if that's the right word)...really lovely!


Lisa & Piero's English Inspired Los Feliz Home House Tour
3/12/12 11:25 PM

Refreshing and original, love it.


Giovan & Chloe's Urban Vintage Loft
House Tour

9/21/11 2:58 AM

Lovely...as others have said, beautiful and refined without pretense.


Beatrice & Ramsey's Cultured Echo Park Casa
House Tour

9/2/11 8:21 PM

classic LA sophisticate--love it.


Sean Yashar's Think Pad
House Tour

7/26/11 1:01 AM

light blue w/ brown. also pink w/ brown is great but not in that space.


Paint Colors To Match Brown Sofa?
Good Questions

7/14/11 4:39 PM

Generally I'm drawn to more color and pattern/texture but this place is so well done without being fussy--I adore it.


Minh & Ted's Lovingly Renovated Home
House Tour

7/7/11 10:34 PM

Really nice, great color combinations and not fussy at all, which is great. And you two (3) are adorable, btw.


Haley & Ted's Bright White Cottage
House Tour

6/30/11 8:56 AM

not sure--nothing else in the room is bold enough to compete with those stripes.


Before & After: Taking a Room from Meh to Oh Yeah!
Imperfectly Polished

6/29/11 11:15 PM

beautiful, love the classic arrangements throughout. Rustic, informal, but timeless. Well done!


Barry's Antique-Filled Doheny Hills Home
House Tour

6/24/11 8:21 PM

a really nice solid walnut console/cabinet.


What's Your Dream Piece Of Furniture?
6/8/11 9:56 AM

agree, something upholstered to soften the hard edges of the table. Joey chair from cb2.


Dining Chairs To Match Room & Board Benson Table?
Good Questions

6/8/11 9:03 AM