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Am using this for gchat as we speak. I know it looks silly, but once you buy it you will never look back. (Treat yo self.)


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11/30/11 4:53 PM

My corner chairs from Anthropologie. I lost the catalogs, but I think it is the Pimlico chair? I can't even find a photo online! I ache for them, and I know that I will find them one day but tragically will be unable to take them home with me for whatever the reason, for that is our fate...


The Tao of Furniture: 5 Things To Do When You Covet Something
10/22/11 9:03 PM

Keeping a baby in the closet? This would not have happened in Hells Kitchen.


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Natalie Holbrook
7/7/11 6:47 PM

The easiest thing would be to color the wall grout white...

But what I would do? Take the measurements of the non-tub walls and go to Home Depot and buy beadboard -- and then attach it to the tile using the 3m Picture Hanging Strips:

http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/command/commandcoupon/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=SE_3m-picture-hanging-strips&gclid=CLXi_bjmsaACFcN05Qody3ZvTQ

And of course, me being me, I would glue some some molding to the top and bottom of the beadboard for a more finished look. It just depends how anal you want to be about it.

The rest is easy - shower curtain, bath mat and paint in whichever color scheme you like. Or keep it simple and do bright, white, simple and clean with a lush green fern (or the like) for color. When you leave, detach beadboard, and it will be like it was never there.

Hope this helps.


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3/11/10 6:19 PM

You could put a large mirror there, or hang fabric over a portion of the wall, if it works for the wall. Another easy solution would be to put a folding screen in that corner, which would frame your reading nook. Putting a palm or other large plant along with your chosen solution would also help anchor that area.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | How to Conceal Unused Door? Good Questions
8/12/09 3:02 PM

I am assuming you'll paint them once you add any length?

I believe you can fix this with minimal effort, and still have it look cohesive. I can't tell from the photo, but are the bottom of the table legs are round? If a trip to a lumber supply store is not possible, you can add a few inches with a full-round dowel of an equal or slightly smaller circumference and it wouldn't be noticeable. Lastly, I think adding casters to the bottom would help with the height, and be very stylish.


Apartment Therapy Boston | Adding Height to Bedside Tables? Good Questions
8/10/09 11:41 PM

Love it all! But I have a question - what are the hooks (that the pictures are hanging from) called? Museum hooks? I have a patio wall I want to put some art on, but can't drill into. It's driving me crazy.


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5/26/09 3:22 PM

That exterior "after" shot looks photoshopped to high heaven.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Before and After: Dump to Looker
10/28/08 11:17 AM

You've got a really great space to work with. How lucky you are. To begin, I wouldn't be too hasty to take down the mirrors. They add light and space and are really lovely if they’re in good condition.

To begin, I’d add some architecture: add molding to create something dramatic above the existing mantel, settling the top of the mantel over a half a foot over the current one. You can buy it or make it with planks of wood and molding; the design needs not be complicated, it just needs to stand out from the rest of the wall. Paint the area to match et voila. You can do whatever you want with the space you’ve been blessed with, in whichever style is yours. Lastly, I would add some recessed lighting.

Off the top of my head, there are 3 things you can now do:
1. Add shelving, keeping your original art.
2. Add an interesting piece in the center, flanked by art.
3. Add some more architecture in the form of arches over recessed wall.

See the sample images I’ve made here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23544483@N04/with/2247441094/

Hope you get some great ideas from this!


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2/6/08 2:05 PM