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I have a client who bought that Toto toilet.

The lid raises as you walk up to it.
There's heat, music, air, water -- it's the first time I've had to use my electrician to install a toilet.

I love wallpaper in a little powder room, but when there's the humidity from a shower, I'm dubious. A commercial-grade vinyl wallpaper would be fine, but most residential grade papers will show problems in a couple years.
Though more costly, I'd rather get bold pattern from a tile design or artwork than from wallpaper.

Looking closely, I can tell the home is a builder-boring suburban mcMansion
-- but you've injected charm and whimsy and loads of character! Very impressive work.

I saw the photo and thought "wow, I love that funky bookcase, it kinda looks like stairs".
Then I read further.
And was blown away.

Instant winner.

Yes, that effect happens when the photo is taken too dark (underexposed) and then the shadow/highlight command in photoshop was used too much. (aka the "shadows" in iPhoto).
The darker areas have a lot of digital noise and color problems.

I suggest using a tripod, and take the photos brighter to begin with. Less editing is good.
If you're a real estate agent, investing in a tripod and a decent camera is solid idea.

I digress.

Love this apartment!
Bathroom and kitchen are making me swoon.
I even love the colors and everything you've added.

The only thing I'd change is adding a living room area in the bedroom, and pull the table out from the wall. Looks like there's room for it.

this is darling! especially the kitchen.
great use of color. i envy your boldness.

wow - thanks for the comments, everyone.

Yeah, I'm one of those annoying people that has to brag about the bargains I find whether it be shoes or tuition. it's a curse.

This place is so cheap because it's in a neighborhood that has a really bad reputation. (but amazing ethnic restaurants!)

…for you curious locals, that would be near Ellice at Maryland. Never a dull moment.

The barstools in the kitchen are on sale from the automotive dept of canadian tire.
The cream barstools are vintage from Hoopers.

The lamp is thrifted from mcc, then painted. the shade is heavy chrome art paper that I added.

lol @danikaleighdain: you must be from Toronto. yeah, we're like your younger sibling who lives in your shadow but got all the personality. ;)

I really appreciate that you designed a way to hide the TV.
That needs to happen more.

Finally! A winner.

This contest is about elegantly and creatively redesigning a small space, right? Well here it is.

The kitchen is the perfect size for any home.
Not too big, not too small.

I would add a dining table behind the couch area if I were you. Cause this place is too gorgeous not to have dinner parties.

Love the custom glass integrated with the storage.
Genius!

Love the space.
But for your own sakes get a couch!

Photo in question is just trying too hard in my opinion, and i don't mean constipation.

The bathroom shows pocket doors in the floor plan and in photo 4, so it's not actually open as some said earlier.