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Is this in the SDR? I used to live in that building.

This is the first entry this year that I've really felt inspired by and excited about. Definitely my favorite so far.

Those little wooden drawers are definitely from Ikea, I have them, but I think they've been discontinued. I just looked at the label on mine and they're called "Forhoja". I did a search on the Ikea website and it brought up a few products from that line but not those drawers.

I live in Portland, OR and currently pay $785 for a 330 sq ft studio in a vintage building, with lots of charm. The most I could possibly pay in my current financial situation (low paying job) would probably be $800, so I'm right at it! The lowest rent I would expect to find for a cute apartment in a good/central neighborhood is around $650.

Yes I think you did! I was selling the table and chairs to a guy from craigslist. Tragically my new place is too small for them. Your apartment is identical in layout to my old place (#23); it's strange and awesome to see your version!

I'm your neighbor! From one block to the west. I was wondering which building you lived in when I saw this earlier, and then tonight I was walking to Whole Foods, looked up, and saw your chandelier through the window. Um hopefully this comment doesn't seem creepy, ha.

in the winter of 2000 I paid $75/month to live in a rickety lofted area in a garage, with no insulation and only a sketchy space heater. The next summer I had an attic room in a house which I actually loved, but the glass was completely missing from one of my windows, and the room was infested with wasps. I learned to peacefully co-exist with them and was never stung, but they did creep me out sometimes. We only paid $300/month in rent for the entire two bedroom house. The foundation of the house was damaged in an earthquake that year and it was probably totally unsafe for us to be living there. The house was indeed condemned not long after we moved out.

I like all the plants! Especially the long dangly one in the bathroom. I lived in my 250 sq ft apartment with a boyfriend for about six months and it was fine. We recently broke up but it had nothing to do with the apartment.

Shanalulu: the bedside light is by Tord Boontje.
Jany: My clothes are in the credenza. It's huge, has nine drawers, so there's room for plenty of stuff in there.
Stefaniieee: the litterbox is under the sink.

Thanks everyone for your nice comments and votes! Yes the empty shelves are cat stairs, though one night she surprised me by climbing up the ladder like a human. I've only seen her do it the one time.
The shared bathrooms aren't bad at all. They're cleaned every day by professional cleaners, and it's only a ten second walk down the hall.
JulieR: I rarely have people over, I tend to meet up with friends in public instead, so I didn't plan out my apartment with socializing in mind.
Elise_B: I actually have plans to put a big plant in that spot, as soon as I find the right one! It's hard to find plants that appeal to me and are non-toxic for my cat (she likes to munch on leaves).