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| Display Name: | dn |
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| Personal URL: | http://chicagoapartment.blogspot.com/ |
| Member Since: | 4/23/07 |
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Reminds me of an early 70's or even late 60's tourist hotel in the UK.... The Design Rebranding of a Hotel Chain |
8/31/12 5:57 PM |
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JCHICKPEA - since it looks like a Swedish kitchen (judging from stove, sink and fridge), I'd say a good guess would be the Big I... (aka Ikea) Double Duty Design: Creating a Kitchen Office Martha Stewart |
2/2/12 12:25 PM |
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Thanks hsmom and Moonie for mentioning tree-farmers, I think we need to not create more unemployment or (for those of you against real trees) fossil fuel produced plastic tree's (which also use fuel voraciously in energy to produce them and to transport them to us if you are concerned about greenness - not to begrudge foreign nationals jobs of course). Tips for Prolonging the Life of a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree |
12/6/11 2:40 PM |
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It almost looks like it might have been a parcel hatch at one time (depending on the age of your house). I would (I can't tell if you own or rent - I'm going to assume you own for my answer) check to see that it has been properly installed vis-a-vis fire ratings and if it isn't, seal it up correctly with insulation and appropriate drywall. This would eliminate the "problem" so to speak. What To Do With Wall Cubby? Good Questions |
11/7/11 1:14 PM |
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Er, yes, the extensions DO come in 15" width, for I have one which I purchased earlier this year. I'm just mad my width (like the 24"+/-) was discontinued..... Pretty nice hack too. Build-In Your Billys for an Inexpensive & Custom Look Centsational Girl |
11/3/11 3:07 PM |
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Much as I love IKEA they are in Holland to avoid Swedish taxes and social responsibility, even though most of their design is in fact done in Sweden as I understand it. It's kind of like being in Delaware (though more usually companies go to like Monaco, etc for the tax advantages) for American corporations due to incorporation laws. Fascinating IKEA Facts, Figures & Insider Info The New Yorker |
10/12/11 5:01 PM |
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funstraw - I think you are right, I took a gander at the blog and it's more of a PR/'regular design blog' related to their professional activities/taste/etc. One of the entries was titled "and god created the Swedish man"... Hall of Femmes: Female Leaders in Graphic Design |
10/4/11 1:47 PM |
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What's with the Owls? West Owl is full of them too. Is it the season of the Owl or something? 5 Ways To Diversify Your Collection |
10/4/11 1:40 PM |
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That's actually a pretty cool diy - it makes it better than just buying one to me. I'm not particularly keen on these though - I don't really like seeing the bulb, and maybe remind me too much of 70's birdcage/shade frame lamps. DIY: Orb-Lando Light by Orlando Soria |
9/26/11 6:27 PM |
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Just as long as it's not a five-gallon paint bucket being used (or played).. Lindsay's Rocking Drum Light Fixture Living With Lindsay |
9/26/11 10:33 AM |
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I had no idea those little tables stacked. I have one with a wood grain top, who knows where it came from... Mid Century Modern White Laminate Stacking Side Tables - $60 Chicago Scavenger |
9/23/11 11:42 AM |
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What is the top made out of? It looks like you changed that too. Before & After: Connie's Ugly to Unbelievable Dresser Salvage Savvy |
9/22/11 6:21 PM |
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I loved those Lundby dollhouses as a kid, tack så mycket Svensson! As a little architect the lights and furniture was so great (and I never had dolls either, just the house and furniture - in fact I built several dollhouses and cardboard houses). Collecting Miniatures: Dollhouses |
9/16/11 7:35 PM |
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Is that actually a loft? It looks more like a (town)house to me. Before & After: Andrea & Cliff's Updated Floating Stairs Hand Make My Day |
9/16/11 6:11 PM |
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@ Linky - only if they are hot water. If they are steam radiators, they need to be leveled and pitched correctly (or the valve cleaned or replaced) but some banging will happen when the system heats up from cold and hissing when air escapes from the valve. There's no bleeding with steam, in essence, they are self-bleeding. 3 Easy Ways to Liven Up Your Radiator |
9/16/11 5:46 PM |
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Thorndale - yes, they do stage. Home staging has been a term in Swedish for at least 20 years (in English from what I remember). Quick & Inexpensive Ideas from a Swedish Apartment |
8/16/11 3:04 PM |
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Maps rock! Have GPS? New Uses For the Atlas! |
7/26/11 10:19 AM |
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Interesting that you have two photos from the same Goldberg Building (Astor Tower). I'm not really a fan of bungalows and their 2/3-flat cousins (floorplan wise, the kind where bungalows are just stacked), the rooms tend to be on the small side and don't have the greatest layouts. Classic Chicago Homes: From Coach Houses to Two Flats American Style |
7/26/11 10:17 AM |
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I think Sweden is about the same as Denmark, but Norwegians typically have larger houses - closer to Australian sizes. Average Home Sizes around the World |
7/20/11 12:37 PM |
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Switch out the light fixture and put it back when you leave. And highlight the fireplace too. How To Arrange Furniture In Rental Home? Good Questions |
7/5/11 5:27 PM |