elizinphilly's Profile

I'm almost too embarrassed to write this! --- Corey Haim, NKOTB, Johnny Depp, and the hair bands (Poison, Def Leppard, and Bon Jovi) were on my walls from 6th through 8th grade.

Shudder. Blush.

At least they were gone by high school.

I think this is a great house tour! First, the home doesn't look like the owners were trying too hard to make it look cool or trendy. It looks like they decorated to their liking in a relaxed way and managed to achieve a bright and inviting space. The seating looks comfortable, the art is interesting, and the plants and vases throughout soften the space. And there is *no clutter!* -- AWESOME!

Second, look at the "vanilla box" suburban space they started with! I don't think I've seen many (any?) examples of anyone doing such a great job with the interior of such a space. They really capitalized on the bright light and open feel.

Third, I agree with the poster above who mentioned the audio system. It's really hard to have all that equipment in there without the wires and components looking messy. Looks like a great place to listen to music.

And finally, I love all the little glimpses of people in the pictures, going about their daily lives. Makes the home even cozier for me.

Well done!! :)

I think you have a great base to work with. I definitely agree that the wall color must change to something lighter - light blue is always nice with brown. You could leave the cabinets as is if the idea of painting them all is overwhelming. I'd take down the IKEA shelves. They're out of place and could be replaced by a number of different shelving options more in keeping with the style of the room. Good luck!

I *really* like this apartment. It really has achieved a Middle Eastern look and feel. The white walls are a great backdrop for the artwork and dark furniture. Thanks for sharing!

As a fellow Philadelphian, I am really enthusiastic about your place. It's lovely, and quite an impressive testimony to the feasibility of combining different styles in one space. The bedroom is great -- minimal and luxurious at the same time.

Your home is fantastic. Yay Philly!

lovely home!

Thank You!!! Am currently printing out to use as evidence that spouse is on the slippery slope...

What a happy house -- I really like it. I've been feeling a bit down recently with so many of the white/neutral homes on AT, given how much I like color, so your place really inspires me. Great job -- it's beautiful, neat, and unconventional!

When I went into labor the night before moving and couldn't be there for the move (not the way I'd planned things!), the thing that saved the day was ...

... every box was labeled with:
1. Came from _________ .
2. Contains ____________ .
3. GOES TO _________ .

and every piece of furniture was labeled with:
Goes to ________ .

This made excellent use of our movers who got every item to the appropriate room and left us with only unpacking -- and no more moving -- to do when we got home.

I was an only child and had my own room. I don't remember wanting to share with a sibling, but I do remember having too much time on my hands for moping around and being solitary. I think it would have been good for me to have had a sibling to share space with, even if it meant some fighting along the way.

I have a toddler and another baby on the way and am planning for them to share a room, at least for the next several years.