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The entire Charlie Brown Christmas album from the original TV special--And I'd like one in white, please :)

Try googling Cinni-- They last forever, and they work great.

Hmmmm....Interesting...But then wouldn't the bed itself be blocking the doors? (I may have to move things around tomorrow to see if this works)
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Yep, I have been looking at all things persimmon-y, but right now my poor louis chair looks like an orange safety beacon! Not exactly what I was after!

Thankyouthankyou!!
I love this idea!! O.K., not to sound like a total suck-up, but I was really hoping you would chime in patrick (t.o.o.)...
You're sort of the Simon Cowell of AT (meaning your critiques are right AND helpful)...
I may have my weekend project :)

O.K., what about a pop of color in the LR?

I painted the Louis XVI chair persimmon recently, and put a square canvas of the same color on top of the mantel, but it isn't totally working...(painted to see the color--before I can actually recover)...I wanted to use this color in the hallway, too (what ever color it turns out to be), but again, persimmon and that green is a little too much like neon Christmas...
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Thanks Edan!

This is just what I need to inspire my S/O to help me repaint ;) I'm tired of the lavender...

The chair is ancient (and ugly, and ripped to shreds by my cat) but it's comfy---so it's draped until I can afford to re-cover...
And I've had my doubts about that lamp, too...Beware buying lamps from a catalog!

BTW, the lamp is a find and a classic--you didn't pay too much :)

I went to see this exhibit yesterday--It is a very ironic look at the urban sprawl that is L.A. Definitely worth while, and while you're at the marvelous Getty, be sure to check out Tim Hawkinson's new works called "Zoopsia" in the same space as Humble's photos. He is a new age mad scientist with a sense of humour...
The gardens are spectacular right now, too--All this for $8.00 a carload parking...

No, no no, Manuel--you misunderstand--I wasn't saying that it looks like you had pro photos taken, or were trying to "cheat", or anything else like that :) --I was trying to say that sometimes what looks like it would work (in a photo), actually doesn't.
And I was generalizing--talking about many photos I've seen, here on this site, as well as in photo shoots in other venues.

For me, it's not about codes--it's about comfort. I wouldn't know a code if it looked me in the face :)

Given this, if your space is comfortable for you, then it works for you. I wouldn't have been happy in last year's winner either (One Space) and living so vertically--But that's what makes the world go 'round :)

I've been looking at the floor plan, and I can't figure out how you enter the apartment...Do you have to walk on the white rug between the coffee table and the couch, between the table and Eames rocker, or is there enough space behind the rocker?

How do you raise/lower the window covering/clean the window that is behind the large shelving unit?

And is the white Ikea unit stable enough that it won't fall if someone sits "energetically" back on the sofa? Or is it anchored to the floor?

Sometimes I look at the photos on this site, and I wonder about practicality...I know that's pretty boring of me :)

Good design, for me, includes ease of use, and takes traffic flow into account. Most adult humans need a minimum of 24" of width in traffic areas, (about half that between a coffee table and couch where you aren't actually traversing, just sort of sliding in and sitting)

If you don't leave enough room to move comfortably, your place will feel like an obstacle course, even if it looks like a showroom.

Professional photo spreads "cheat" with this all the time and juxtapose pieces for the shoot that don't actually "live" there--They also remove pipes under sinks, and wiring, etc.

But this site is about Real Life apartments, where Real People live, n'est-ce pas?

Hi mckenna
Something that worked for us re exposed W/D in the kitchen area...

We bought Ikea cabinet doors (you can buy the doors separate from the cabinets--we used two 15"x64" pull-out pantry doors on the bottom, and two 15"x24" doors on the top) then built an open front/open back box around the W/D with particle board, (bracing the back, of course) and attached the cabinet doors. This also gave us additional storage for the soap, dryer sheets, etc., and we use a fold-flat type hamper which we store right there, too.
The bottom is covered by a kick panel which stays in place through pressure--you just need to cut it the exactly right size for the space.

Your cabinets probably aren't Ikea, but you might be able to do the same thing with other makers--or find a close match at Ikea. Sometimes a cabinet maker will have an option for a refrigerator box that might fit.

This was a much lower cost option than having someone build custom cabinets for us, and it really looks good! It also helps to cut the sound when the unit is in operation.

About the T.V. area...Could you put the stuff that is next to the T.V. (is it a stereo, or DVD or something) IN the white cabinet, rather than ON it? Then put the super cool flat screen (I'm jealous--we're saving for one) on the wall above, like a painting?

Cat furniture is something my cat has just learned to do without--She gets to use our furniture, and the occasional grocery bag and cardboard box. She gets bored with everything after awhile anyway, so I don't think she's truly abused :)

I think about window coverings this way: Long and dark make a place look more formal, long and sheer make it look more romantic, and shades (like Roman blinds or the like) are more tailored, and less formal.
You also don't need to think about ONLY covering the windows--drapes can be a way to add color to a whole wall (think of a theater).

I think your place has lots of potential--maybe we could see some pics after you're through? (although if you're like me, you're never THROUGH :) )