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Display Name: Stream13
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I would consider putting a couch and love seat or two couches (or sectional) and coffee table in the corner area close to the bedroom, your dining tabel parallel to the breakfast bar and in the odd angle corner put a reading chair and a small side table and floor lamp as a reading nook. Plants, curtains, artwork, carpets etc will all help bring the area together.

As for furniture.... if you really like the table with pink legs under "simple chic" then Ikea has a table under workspaces for $59 (build your own table) that looks similar. It has the wood top and white legs so you'd just have to paint a portion of the legs pink (or another colour) http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S29000684/

Then you can find matching chairs at ikea (http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/00201334/) or find thrift store chairs and paint them the same colour


Furniture Layout Ideas For Trapezoidal Room? Good Questions
5/17/13 12:37 PM

I too think these are a bit over the top and ridiculous. Then again I have never been one for cheesy romantic over the top types of cards/announcements.


Clever Photo Pregnancy Announcements
5/16/13 4:28 PM

*sigh* I really don't like it either... Maybe it would be nicer if there was more contrast to the tacks and the paint colour (either darker or a more vibrant As is it looks really flat. Also if you're going to go to all that effor why not make the pattern exactly symetrical? Maybe it's supposed to be slightly off symetrical...


Before & After: An Art Deco Makeover Akicsihaz
5/15/13 5:10 PM

If you want an easy way to create a shower niche I highly recommend Tile Redi by MAAX. Youc an buy them at home depot and they come in various sizes etc.

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/shampoo-soap-redi-niche-16-inch-width-x-20-inch-height-x-4-inch-depth-stand/919163

I used on in my shower/tub and I love it. My contractor found it easy to tile and it turned out pretty nice


Shower Niches Between the Studs
5/15/13 12:49 PM

"by" Poul Cadovious I mean


Adam's Streamlined Simplicity Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 4:44 PM

I'll admit to giggling at the suggestion to get rid of the wall shelves. If you're a mcm collector (which this guy looks like he is) then getting rid of those shelves would be tantamount to murder. I would guess (without closer photos) that's a CADO wall unit Poul Cadovious. He only has shelves so it might not be as valuable as a wall unit with drawers etc but it's still pretty expensive item


Adam's Streamlined Simplicity Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 4:43 PM

Maybe some curtains as well (but might not be necessary once other stuff was in the apartment...


Adam's Streamlined Simplicity Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 1:52 PM

I don't know guys, I think he has the bones but just needs a little extra. He has some amazing mcm furniture and the layout isn't bad. He just needs a large rug, some art, pillows (maybe some paint if he owns) etc and it would be a pretty amazing space.

As is, I agree, I couldn't vote for it but the potential is there. It just needs a bit of umph!


Adam's Streamlined Simplicity Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 1:51 PM

I love a lot of your furniture and I really like the wood wraping around the kitchen. The shelves are amazing!

BUT...I do have to say it feels like you just moved in and haven't unpacked everything yet. A rug and some more art would make it feel homey. Even pick some more decorative items for your amazing MCM wallshelves (want to stick with the MCM vibe, go for west germany pottery along the top shelves *drool*). A pop of colour would go a long way in this space.

I get the minamalist idea and not wanting to have unncessary clutter but without more on those shelves it looks like wasted space.


Adam's Streamlined Simplicity Small Cool Contest
5/14/13 1:44 PM

Cute! I really like the white/creame, grey and mint colour combination. Your place really does make me think of cake


Mallory's Icing on the Cake Small Cool Contest
5/9/13 7:39 PM

Very nice space. I really love all the eclectic items you have. Really makes it homey.

Can I ask where your couch is from?


Laura's Big Ideas for a Small Home Small Cool Contest
5/9/13 1:36 PM

I would also change out the "boob" light fixture if you can get up there. Consider adding track lighting so you can angle the lights or add a chandelier of some sort. I still like the idea of contrasting the industrial slaughter hosue with something more ornate but still modern

Maybe somthing like a sptunik chandelier

http://www.etsy.com/listing/127656754/gold-urchin-chandelier-lighting-with?ref=shop_home_active


Design Ideas for Making the Most of
Extra-Wide, Long Hallway? Good Questions

5/8/13 1:04 PM

What a great space!

What I would suggest is to put a large floor mirror where you currently have your table (next to your bedroom door)

http://www.vivaterra.com/classic-floor-mirror.html

http://www.carversguild.com/files/imagecache/product_preview/files/ubercart_images/5914.jpg

I would also consider painting your bedroom door a color but it would still look fine if you want to leave it white.

http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Rn03ehrS9bZMZ-Yo58ZsLg/l.jpg

Then on the opposite side do a cobination of large artwork and Ikea Besta floating cabinets for storage. Very similar to the fauxdenza's that have been floating around except that the besta cabinets are 15" deep which would tuck in perfectly with the bump out (close to the window). I would put the bestas on either side of the pipe and consider adding a wood top that connects the two or 3 besta's (with a notch out for the pipe). You'll have extra storage, "fill" up the large empty hall and still have lots of room for large art on the wall above the besta and space for vases or plants on top of the besta's.

I would probably pick white as the besta colour with a warm wood top and maybe the large floor mirror in an ornate gold or silver for a contrast or you could go industrial to match the building.

Here is an example of the besta with a wooden top added:

https://pinterest.com/pin/221520875393742868/


Design Ideas for Making the Most of
Extra-Wide, Long Hallway? Good Questions

5/8/13 12:41 PM

http://www.westelm.com/products/boerum-bed-frame-cafe-g795/?pkey=cmodern-bed-frames&cm_src=modern-bed-frames||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-


Where Can I Find My Dream Bed? Good Questions
5/6/13 11:41 AM

I second the West Elm wooden bedframe and then adding or making an upholstered headboard.

http://www.westelm.com/products/simple-bed-frame-barley-g811/?pkey=cmodern-bed-frames&cm_src=modern-bed-frames||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-


Where Can I Find My Dream Bed? Good Questions
5/6/13 11:40 AM

Cool :) thanks for the explination, it's always nice to hear different ways of raising kids and the reasons (I don't have any yet). It makes complete sense not to doo larger parties before they can remember them.


Best Kids Parties: Janelle Monáe My Party
5/3/13 3:10 PM

Cool party.

I too am curious about the 4-10 rule. My family celebrated every year and still celebrates everyone's birthday. The size of the party depended on what I wanted to do. A house party like this would mean more kids as it wasn't as expensive as other parties I had. I went to Icecapades one year when I was 8 or 9 (child of the 80s) and I was only allowed 1 friend for that one.


Best Kids Parties: Janelle Monáe My Party
5/3/13 12:10 PM

I agree that putting some sort of fence inbetweent he garages wouldn't be estetically appealing or very practical and could cause issues with your neighbour. Why not put the temporary fence or a permanent fence at the edge of the grass like your neighbour did. I'm not really sure why you would want to include the ugly driveway in your backyard


Movable Outdoor Privacy Screen Design Solutions? Good Questions
5/3/13 12:02 PM

Jose A - as requested ;)

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-keep-your-cool-no-matter-how-hot-it-gets-reader-intelligence-report-171724


Bold Steps: Colorful & Patterned Staircases
5/2/13 6:43 PM

I also World's Best Cat Litter for my two cats and I really like it. I find that it doesn't track as much as regular clay litter and it is pretty good with smells. Just as a note though I have a litter box for each of my cats and I have a kitty mat infront of them to help catch loose litter. I also use a puppy pad over top the kitty mat in front of my male cat's box as he's getting old and sometimes has bad aim. The puppy pads are so much easier than trying to clean up urine off the floor. If he has an accident I just switch out the pad without much effort.


Ideal Kitty Litter for Apartment Dwellers? Good Questions
5/2/13 11:44 AM