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No need to add more categories to this contest. Rent/own, geography (I mean, what?!?), etc., the line has be drawn somewhere! And there were plenty of lines as it was! Sorry, but not everyone can/should win everything. Rented or owned, a dull, poorly planned space is a dull, poorly planned space.

If AT does contemplate any changes, might I suggest immediately disqualifying entries with "For Like Ever" posters or "Keep Calm" anything?

@hippyvieja- Perhaps you were joking, but how is having a Murphy bed "an unfair advantage"? Isn't creativity in the use of space the whole point of this contest?

P.S. Thanks for sharing the resources and blogs! This is actually very bad, as neither my NYC apt. nor wallet can handle it...:-)

Lovely and adorable! And I'm coveting the hell out of that pouf and floor mirror!

Is it me or have this year's entries raised the bar? I've since trashed my own (small) apt., trying to redecorate, and now it's a mess. Thanks a lot, AT.

Ikea simply rocks. I re-did my kitchen (with the help of a contractor for the installation) using all Ikea products, except for door handles and knobs (which allow for personalization and aren't expensive anyway), and after 2 years, my (all-white!) kitchen still looks fantastic. The extra-deep drawer option is a favorite, and so is the no-slam hardware, which can be absurdly expensive at the custom level--and that's if it's available at all.

I enjoyed this post, but I disagree on two points:

1.) I can't see the logic behind spending nearly double on door fronts--between the doors themselves and the custom painting. Not to mention the additional planning with yet another vendor.

2.) There was no hassle whatsoever in obtaining the items. The kitchen planner kicked out a list of all the products, which I faxed (along with my payment info) to Ikea. They collected my whole order and had it waiting for me. I think the key is paying for it ahead of time; you're in and out in 15 minutes.

Beautiful! The checkered floor, gray wall, furniture, bookshelf...disparate and yet cohesive.

Source for the gold hand sculpture/ring holder, please? My pet peeve with "jewelry stands" is, they tip over at the slightest touch, but this piece looks solid--and is stunning!

And how come I never find anything remotely as cool at my local Home Goods?!!?? (Manhattan)

EXACTLY what Lillian just said!!!

why is the wreath still in the "after"?

fab! each and every one of them.

Better than bulimia though so what's the harm?