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Living in a loft with virtually no storage pre-configured into the space makes most of these suggestions irrelevant. I wouldn't even think about applying some of these to my practice office; comfort matters to people. Period.

Considering I don't have closets in my 1100 sq ft home and have but 2 doors (to the bathroom and exit), where would I store my clothes? As much fun as it might be to go around in my birthday suit all the time, a.) I'm not sure my patients (or you) would appreciate it? b.) would i survive the 4 distinct seasons of Chicago in said birthday suit? c.) would getting rid of my professional/ personal attire for the sole sake of getting rid of my one dresser really make life easier?

I agree with the "less is more" mentality to a point. Have what you love and love what you have, but these minimalism "gedaenksexperiments" are getting awfully hackneyed and trite, not to mention about a decade past their time. Don't you think?

These are antithetical to "the soothing rooms" we use for agitated patients on the psych floor... i need a prn just looking at these! :O/

I agree that this style isn't suitable for residential use. My first thought was: "what an ingenious way to discourage people from loitering in the lobby of a hostel or contemporary euro-style motel."

Not a fan. Perhaps minimizing the color contrast and working with tessellation would provide a more cohesive approach to colorful whimsy sans the phrenetic hangover. Talk about a bad trip...

So sorry, but I must add in the following:
Stackable machinists toolchest with tools = $1200
Pillows plus fabric = $100
large Jacobsen banker's wall clock (ebay) = $300

I'm with the furniture marker who balks at the idea of quality constructed furniture at less than "free" prices.

Living room:
Flor carpet 8x10 = $500
Room & Board linear console table = $450
Couch = $1200
Plasma TV = $450
Wii console + games = $300 (?)
Blu-Ray player = $120
FK leather armchair = $1200
Arne Jacobsen lamp from ebay = $300
Flea market side tables = $250
Knoll leather bench from CL = $300
Art + Frames = $500 (conservatively)
Cubitec storage system from CL = $150
...

I'd love to see some photos showcasing the thrifty design tour de force some of you guys and gals seem to have accomplished...

I agree that the thriftiness in these posts should be commended but I'm a little incredulous about the transparency (or lack thereof) of some posters. Furniture can be expensive (and quality that will last decades often is) but there are many other expenses to consider... rent, utilities, renno costs, lifestyle, etc. Is there a cash prize for "thriftiest AT-er" that I'm missing?

Also, few posters have really highlighted the relativity of furniture's intrinsic worth/value. In example, I just purchased a half-century old Fabricius and Kastholm leather armchair from Denmark and had it shipped over to the states for a combined total of about $1200. It took me 5 years to find and the price tag seems paltry when I consider all of the memories it conjures up spending time with my grandfather in a nearly identical chair as a child... considering I have only one surviving photo of him, this chair is priceless (in my own eyes).

Last, living in Chicago, I'm sympathetic to the posters who refuse to buy second-hand "soft" furniture. Do a google search for a map of "Chicago bed-bug infestations by neighborhood."

Better yet, don't. Ignorance can be bliss.

First, that renovation gives new meaning to the word, FABULOUS!

Second, what a fantastic credo to live by: "Life in the fun lane!"

OP, I like your style!

My only disappointment: the homeowners were not featured in any of the photos. Fantastic job you two. Your home is beautiful!

@GoldenRule
Your point is appreciated BUT the post is absurd. Featuring a design idea like this on AT?

Frankly, when I have a bad/ impractical idea I'm grateful when someone can help me see another perspective. Sometimes you can learn a lot by listening to other people (rather than proffering an obsequious otherwise meaningless accolade like, "that looks GREAT!"

Online, I prefer honesty and tact to virtual hand-holding with strangers, but to each her own...

Great job on making your point!

Hmm, was there a mistake in the placement of the decimal in the size of this APARTMENT? I thought I was reading apartmenttherapy and not mansions-R-us?

It certainly humbles my grad student apartment... Well done (?)