Tricky's Profile

John H, I'm not quite sure what you mean about the composition of the rug. Wool is one of the best, most maintenance free materials for a floor covering. I'm also not too worried about the creases. A good vacuum can take care of that. I bet it's less hassle than a shag rug.

If it was just a bunch of pine kitchen cabinets I would say paint, but since it is a whole knotty pine house I say respect the pine or buy a different house. The pine as it is, at least looks very intentional. You can make it look both intentional and attractive with the right furnishings.

It's perfect! You have an eye.

I love the bright colors against the wood and the white. It makes the whole space feel very cohesive. This feels like a real home with personality, not like it was furnished for no one in particular by professional stagers.

This is one of my favorite studios so far. Doesn't look too cluttered or too stark. Really reflects your own taste and personal style and looks totally comfortable. I love it!

I'm going to give an anti rec for the Hemnes. We currently have the 8 drawer which we use as a changing table. While I love the drawer sizes (those little ones on top are perfect for baby accessories) I am continually frustrated by how the the drawer bottoms on the bigger drawers keep popping out.

This is why everyone should hire an architect. They save you money in the end.

I just love the whole apartment. Not overstudied. Just manages to be personal and beautiful and comfortable and spare all at the same time. Looks like the furniture has been collected over a long period of time - which is how it should be.

I'm looking for a box shelf to go above a simple box bench in my entryway. Do you guys have any resources for these things? Are they all custom?

I sort of love it the way it is. The plastic knobs, the speckled formica, the metal edging around the sink - it's all totally authentic and in a few years people all over America will be ripping out their cookie cutter subway tiled bathrooms and uninspired granite countertops and looking for something original. How long before we start turning to avocado fixtures as a nostalgic choice? Pull down that wallpaper border by all means, but please don't throw away that medicine cabinet. That thing is an antique.