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Believe it or not, there are some actual purposes for these that make sense! In the models, the decorators are just trying to show what the space would look like with curtains, without having to spend the money on the real thing. It's kind of like the cardboard televisions that you see in models.

In real life, I actually hung these in my boyfriend's apartment! He has a window in his bedroom with a big radiator unit right under it. You can't use regular, full functioning curtains because of this radiator. We bought a high quality blackout shade to cover the window at night, and then hung some heavy "fakey" curtains on the sides to keep any light from the edge of the blackout shade from peeping through. If you hide the top of the curtains under a cornice, you can't tell that they are the upsetting, stunted version. They do everything we need them to do, and for a fraction of the cost.

I have a marpac sound machine (like the one above) and I love it!!

I have to agree with Keltrue. It isn't safe to have knives or oils stored like that. That sort of cabinet would be perfect for storing cookie sheets or platters.

Meh. Looks like regular ol' apartments.

Also, can you mention the source for your shades?

If I had that dog, my apartment's "cute factor" would immediately sky-rocket!

I love the teal and green combo!

Hey fishgirl,

First of all, I just checked out your site, and it's awesome! Tons of ideas!

I think the scariest thing is just getting started. Once I have a few things up, it probably wont be so bad. Maybe I should take before and after shots!

I have an unusual NYC apartment problem - huge blank walls. With 14 foot ceilings, I feel like my walls are totally overwhelming. Does anyone have some suggestions for stuff to put up that is modern, interesting and inexpensive?

Thanks!

I love your place, and I especially am enamored with your jewelry organization system/art! I'm wondering where you got the tack boards or if you made them and how!