Granville's Profile

My partner and I live in a 775sf condo that has limited storage. I bike to the grocery store three blocks away and I can take light rail to Costco. I can only fit 2 bags of groceries on the bike. I have a rolling cart that folds up when not in use that I take to Costco that will hold 200 pounds. I buy most of my staples in bulk at Costco and get my perishable foods from the grocery store. We designed our kitchen cabinets to have multiple shelves so that they have very little wasted space and we added shelving to the coat closet, hall closet and bedroom closet for extra storage.

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Artwork is a must in every room. Pay attention to the medium and you should not have any problems. In my bathroom there is a large Buddha head made from a single piece of Indonesian hardwood that grows in a humid environment. On the other wall I have a Bronze Shiva. Both pieces are lit with track lights. They look great and the moisture isn't a problem. My biggest pet peeve is a moldy/dirty tub, shower curtain, toilet or sink.

tiedye DC I used to work night shift and made my room completely black by painting the window. I used two layers of white latex paint show that the window showed white to the street and then put two layers of black latex paint on the inside. It was completely black in my bedroom when I turned out the lights. When I moved I just took a razor blade to the corner of the window and peeled the paint off. The landlord never knew.

I never realized how much street noise was compromising my sleep. We lived in a 26 story high-rise that was next to I-405. Even after installing velvet drapes with both blackout and noise reducing batting and replacing the sliders to the balcony traffic noise woke you during rush hour. We ended up selling the apartment and moving out of downtown. Our current place in next to a light rail stop but the excellent windows block 98% of noise. No more freeway noise!

I'm glad she likes her home. We should all love where we live. She is certainly brave with the color combos. I really liked the second of the two bathrooms, but the rest of the house not so much.

Always cook mine in the microwave, in a glass baking dish. I stretch plastic wrap over the top of the dish and microwave it( 4 slices, thick cut) about 5 to 6 minutes. Pat it dry to remove excess fat and you have crispy bacon and no mess in the oven.

Clutter is actually a decorating style. I know many people who have filled their homes with wonderful collections of things they love and find interesting. I personally love a room that I see something different in every time I visit. Collecting is not hoarding. Collections tell a story about their owners. I used to have neighbors who were minimalist. They had four pieces of furniture in their living room, no art, no photographs, white walls, no drapes. They were self-righteous about their minimalism. When ever they "needed" anything they would borrow it from me. They borrowed my serving pieces, my dining room chairs, my laptop/ high speed internet connection and my coffemaker.

The new ceramic coated pans are so non-stick it borders on a miracle.

My partner refers to me as the design nazi. I make most of the design decisions and most of his comments are regarding prices. He does affect my decisions. He frequently is able to get me to "tone down" my love of dramatic interiors. When I ask his opinion his usual reply is: If you like it get it, just leave the electronics to me.