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The only arc lamp that here doesn't look like junk in person is the Flos Arco lamp. $3k is a retarded price for a reproduction, even if its an authorize repro. Whiteonwhite.com or modernindesigns.com sell reproductions that look identical for under $500. Unless you have $3k to burn, and must have the one that's made in Italy, go with one of the other reproductions.

I saw this on a guy pictured in Hamptons magazine this past summer. Been wondering where to find this!

Great color choices, and I love the blue sofa. Thank gawd the salmon-ey colors are gone! But there's an awful lot of seating for that small space. It looks like the type of seating you'd arrange into a circle for a therapy session. I'd probably remove the green/white highback chairs, and replace with a chaise or comfortable bench.

This is a great post. Definitely re-post it next May. Here are some more...

- Do not set up a makeup workstation in the bathroom. When you're not using it, the only thing that should remain in the bathroom is your towel and a toothbrush.
- Do not bring pets unless they are specifically invited
- If you smoke in a house of non smokers, smoke far outside and discard your butts. Air yourself out before coming back inside.
- If you have children and the people inviting you don't, then don't assume they're invited
- Make breakfast or occasionally go into town and grab breakfast. Don't wake up and go "what's on the menu for today?"
- Keep your stuff in your bedroom and out of the living areas.
- If it's for a week or more, plan one or two days on your own exploring the area. It's good to get a break, even from people you love.
- Plan to have your own transportation. If it ends up not being necessary, you can always cancel the rental.
- Look up things that you'd like to go and see in town. It's often something that your hosts would like to see also. And it takes some of the pressure off of them to constantly entertain.
- Help strip the bed and clean the bathroom when it's time to leave.

This stuff seems obvious. But you'd be amazed at how many people don't understand the basics.

Kinda perfect! Love the pops of color

Wow. Just wow. I've saved a couple of these shots as inspiration. Love the blog and how you show the process of everything. Kudos!

Great style! It's hard to believe that you're from the 'burbs! (Joke of course) Love the cafe lights in the kids room. Looks like a fun place to live!

Definitely favorited.

Love the living room. Amazing wood floors in the bedroom. The bedroom could use fewer retro dust collectors that are crammed onto the night stand. Though it's a rental and a thorough renovation is unlikely, the kitchen looks like it's in desperate need of some TLC and doesn't match the taste level of the rest of the apartment.

Sick of polished granite. Granite with a honed finish has the industrial look of concrete with a smoother and more consistent texture.

I love good quality stainless refrigerators and ovens, but hate the cheap stuff that is only stainless on the front. Lower end GE, LG and Samsung are the worst offenders. I prefer dishwashers to have the same finish as the cabinets so they're not seen.

As for mid century modern, it's my favorite style. But it's best when mixed with other elements. Even adding industrial, tikki or beach elements outside or some classic, more traditional pieces inside makes a huge difference. Just copying the DWR catalog will make your home look like the UN building or a scandinavian airport.

Wow. So fun!