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thanks lindsay. there are a lot of answered questions in the comments about this and other things so they're worth reading.

the curtains are from pottery barn though getting floor to ceiling length curtains are not hard to find (ikea, west elm, pottery barn....) just depends on how high your ceiling are.

the rod is help up by a simple flange which is a clothing rod style bracket which can be found at any hardware store.

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ver artsmart: as said in the interview i did the apt mostly with things i had and that i want to get more comfy chairs and in the comments, i also said in the comments i decided not to stay in the apt more than the 1yr lease. those chairs are long gone and now i have a comfy sitting area:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauracattano/5320366666/in/set-72157618874946340

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frankie24: why not 4 umbrellas? ;O)

the craft boxes are document boxes from the container store.

what a space, and that terrace! ed is such a great guy and his stencils are awesome...

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as far as the work spaces, this is nyc and there's no other room for them to put it. and as people who work a lot from home, what else should they do. and please remember before you say, build a wall or put things behind closed doors, some people work better with their things 'out' and i think they've done a great job putting things away while it still being out.

the thing about these house tours is that everyone lives and prioritizes differently. they've designed the space for them and their needs not to please the masses and not throwing a ton of money at everything. that money is saved for what they obviously love: their art...

i agree with those who suggest installing hooks in the area you usually get undressed (bathroom, bedroom). this way you don't have to immediately put them away and it gives your clothes a chance to air out before putting them away.

being afraid and disliking something are two different things :O)

thanks again duedicuori! i want to visit italy so badly! it's one of my top 2 destinations for my next vacation...

laureljryan: you're right about a sofa would overwhelm the space and i think alot of people who commented didn't really read the post or any of my comments. i knew i wouldn't be staying there (have since moved) so wanted to 'finish' it as best as possible with my existing pieces.

madampince: so sorry about your bf....
there seems to be this list of organizing rules that some people follow just because someone, somewhere said so. i follow reason and lifestyle to dictate when to keep, toss, where to put things, etc.

i use clothes as an example but it can work for so many things. getting rid of something for the sake of it is just as bad as keeping something for the sake of it.

i think the most common mistake people make with organizing is that they don't set specific goals for themselves and don't start with a game plan that focuses on the big picture. when people are constantly 'organizing' their space, to me it says they aren't making long term decisions about how to store their things in accordance to how they use them, or that works around their lifestyle.

http://theorderobsessed.blogspot.com/