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Thank you all for your comments and feedback. To address the wall tiles, they are actually from Inhabit: http://www.inhabitliving.com/

I did consider the acoustic tiles above, but they would have to be painted and were a little too busy. Plus I got the tiles for half-off as they were irregulars...mainly lightly dented edges, though some looked like they had coffee spilled on the back. Can't see the dents unless you are looking for them.

Re: the color issue, my last apartment was a color-playground, featuring a 50-foot length burnt orange accent wall. When I moved to Manhattan, I originally inteneded to paint the walls (mainly light grey and charcoal?, with maybe a red accent), but found that the open modern space lent itself to a clean white. It does feel a little too sterile during the day if there is no direct sunlight (unfortunately the day I took the photos above), but it keeps the apartment very bright and spacious despite all the furniture. In the evening however, all the different light sources create a very cosy and intimate setting, with the city as a backdrop through the massive window walls. Much of the lighting was chosen to highlight textures and artwork, all accents. As I am rarely in the apartment during the day, it seemed a worthy trade-off.

After following this contest for years, I knew going in that the whiteness and size of the space would be controversial points, but was very glad for the opportunity to submit.

Re: the eighties...I'm glad receycled cardboard acoustic tile could take the place of faux-brick and gold foil. I do like Patrick Bateman's place though...

Fantastic. Is that a Chinese wooden sideboard/cabinet in the dining room? If so, love the juxtaposition. While some people seem to think that this is a little bare, I get the feeling that your floors are actually very rich-looking with the shades of oak, and that the lighting is extremely well done. I always find that using halogen spots on whites can be surprisingly warm. Finally, two Eames loungers? How decadent. While I love the chair, I wonder if maybe you should switch one out for another classic chair/recliner. a Mies or Corbusier lounge seems like it might be a good fit. Of course, that might take it too far towards modern-classic furniture showroom, but it might give just the right contrast. Something with some chrome to contrast the wood on the floors, bench and bed, unlike the wooden frame of the Eames. In any case, a worthy contender! I hope to see more photos when you are a finalist.