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I would probably differentiate the wall colors for the second floor vs. the first floor lofted space, so there's a stronger visual distinction of "out there" over the railing. I'd also put a larger bookshelf in front of that half wall space next to the railing -- I'd fill that space with it. And I agree with other commenters who suggested floor plants along the railing.

I've always pretty much been a believer in doing without what I don't need. So I haven't had to change much and have money saved up just in case. I own a small one-bedroom with my partner and we don't own a car, which saves TON. It's amazing how much money other people spend on transportation.

We have reconsidered redoing our bathroom though. And we bought a worm bin so we'd have better plant food for our windowsill herbs and spices, making cooking at home more tempting.

I really don't like box springs -- they seem wasteful and remind me of old people. It's like a silly cultural tradition people just keep doing because that's what we do.

Funny you should say you had a bad experience with not having one. The last time I had one, the top somehow wasn't level so I was always rolling to one side of the bed. Very unnerving. I now have a platform bed with a good new mattress and no box spring, and I love it, though I like a very firm mattress. It seems with the extra thick new mattresses (the kind you can't flip) that you shouldn't need a box spring -- I think they're just milking consumers for money.

I also don't get why people like sleeping high off the ground. I hate high beds and I certainly wouldn't want to sleep in a bed I feel like I have to "climb" into. I prefer to be able to sit with my feet on the floor (chair height) on the edge of my bed, which is the height I get with my platform and extra thick mattress.