Kimberly K.'s Profile

I had no idea this was a thing! But then again, my husband and I rarely fight about anything. We don't really have arguments. Misunderstandings, perhaps? But we talk it out.

If we don't agree on something at Ikea, then it's kind of a, "Whatever, no big deal" kind of thing. He doesn't think we need another vase? Okay, that's fine, I can see the logic in that. I don't like the style of that lamp? We'll look to see if we can find one that we both like, and if we don't, then we won't get one today or we'll look somewhere else.

We also love assembling furniture together. Different styles for different folks!

I have the Petrie sofa in the grey color and love it! They also spray it with a stain-resistant fabric guard, which is great if you know me and my penchant for spilling things. ;) We got it during a sale, too, so it ended up being only about $1300. It's our living room "investment piece", to be sure.

We also have an arc lamp, but not the Arco one. Ours is CB2 and was around $200.

I think the great thing about this selection is that it's fairly easy to replicate this look even if you don't have the $$$ to buy an Arco or Saarinen piece. These classic, modern lines can be replicated with more inexpensive choices for the same visual impact.

In my own home, I think we ended up accomplishing a very similar look for about $2000. Still a pretty penny (and could be done for cheaper, to be sure, particularly if you can find a vintage couch), but much cheaper than buying the designer pieces. Some examples of low-end ways to accomplish the same looks:

Tulip table from Ikea: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40063632/

Mid-century modern sofa from Ikea :http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89875658/

Arc lamp from CB2 or Crate and Barrel: http://www.cb2.com/floor-lamps/lighting/big-dipper-arc-floor-lamp/f4657 or http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/floor-lamps-torchieres/meryl-floor-lamp/s518096

Parsons-style desk from Cost Plus World Market (we got this desk and purchased a custom cut piece of glass for about $60 to protect the top and make it look more expensive than it is): http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11108343

I love the neon pink table. That tray in the last photo is also fantastic. Anyone have a source for that? I'd *love* a highlighter-colored tray to call my own! :)

I love the pendant lamp above the dining table, and the book storage!

Tiffany, are those wine crates? Or what do you have the books stored in?

You've inspired me. I never feel like I have enough room for all my books, but now I think I can find a way to cram them all in, somehow...

I want to know where those cute straws came from! :)

It says that he "[specializes] in hand crafted models, set design and art direction" but that chicken and woodblock iPod are, I am almost positive, 3D renders. You can tell by how perfect the lighting, shadows, and background are.

Editorial mistake?

Beautiful! I have a grey and yellow theme going on in my bedroom right now, thanks to a DwellStudio bedspread from Target.

Does anyone know the source for that awesome wall mural? Is it a decal or was it actually painted on?

It's not quite the same, but I bet this DIY pintucked cover (was this posted on here a while back?) could be modified to look like that!

Check this out: http://www.livingonthechic.com/2010/01/diy-pin-tucked-duvet-cover.html

I bet you could stitch the pintucked duvet to look like it was quilted without actually having to quilt the individual pieces. Much simpler!

I love this toolkit but with one caveat: the adhesive cable clips that are supposed to hold a cable to the wall don't ever stay stuck to the plastic part!

So I end up with a little adhesive foam rectangle stuck onto my walls. Thankfully the walls are white, but if they weren't I'd be in trouble because it's impossible to get those suckers off completely.

Acrylic won't necessarily bend. You could get it custom cut to your space and use L brackets at regular intervals to support it. I would go with 1/4" thickness instead of 1/8" just to be on the safe side.

I know places like Home Depot custom cut acyrlic/plexiglass, but it may be more expensive than a local plastics company or ordering online. Shop around for a few quotes.

I agree that Lucite may unfortunately be cost prohibitive.

If you're looking for ready-made clear shelving, here are a few sources:

- The Container Store (not listed on their site, but I've seen acrylic wall shelves in store)
- http://www.jmkdisplays.com/acrylicshelves.html
- http://www.cb2.com/storage/accessories/format-storage-shelf/f7003?fromLocation=search