5slx's Profile

Waterfall because of cleanliness. The underhand method allows the toilet paper to rub against the wall or whatever the holder is mounted on.

I cannot understand why so many AT readers are pre-disposed to criticize homes whose owners have a generous budget, who do not knit their own artwork or find their furniture on the street, or who do not consider clutter to be "warm and homey." This site is called Apartment Therapy, not Apartments of the Destitute or Apartment Craftsy. Please, AT, keep showing us homes like this that we can aspire to. I don't know about the critics, but as soon as I win the Lottery, I am going to buy myself some high end furniture. I will not apologize to those who fault me for surrounding myself with things that I can afford rather than keeping it cheap so that the financially challenged, snarky readers can continue to pretend that their homes are superior to those who can and do afford nicer things. Until I win the megabucks, I'm going to continue to get my inspiration from the nicer homes rather. And do they really think that a messy, unkempt home is more attractive than a neat, organized, camera ready residence?

I think the place looks great. I especially like the use of the chrome bookshelves. As for the person who asked about the $65 cost, I ask, why does it matter? It drives me crazy that
readers get so caught up with details that are beside the point.
Same with the "no kids" comment. FYI: There are plenty of people out there who have children and live in attractive, neat homes.

Maybe if there would be less arguments if competent salespeople were available to answer questions. The last time I drove 1 1/2 hours to my closest Ikea, I could not fine anyone to help me in the kitchen section, making my visit a complete
waste of time. On top of that, the store is a maze, and it took me forever to find my way to the check-out/exit. Bad store design and non-existent customer service definitely make for frayed nerves, something cheap meatballs can't make up for.