dkl's Profile
| Display Name: | dkl |
|---|---|
| Member Since: | 3/2/09 |
Latest Comments...
|
The annual geranium does have the benefit of blooming all season which makes it the better plant for pots. Most of the periennal varieties bloom just once. I have had some luck with Rozanne which seems to bloom for an extended period, if you cut it back periodically. 5 Reasons to Plant Geraniums The Gardenist |
5/16/13 4:59 PM |
|
I found the sofa beds from Urban Outfitters surprisingly comfortable and stylish. They are a little hard but nothing a mattress pad doesn't fix. 5 Sources for High Quality Sleeper Sofas |
5/13/13 4:18 PM |
|
I'll second the newspaper and compost trick. It kills everything within a few weeks and you can use the compost afterwards to amend the soil when you plant. The paper usually disintigrates but its not harmful if some of it remains. Just don't use color glossy inserts. Easy peasy and garden friendly. Lawn Be Gone: 4 Methods to Kill Grass |
5/3/13 3:13 PM |
|
Wow that is really awkward. My vote is to remove the fireplace, or if that is too expensive sheetrock over it. Fireplace surrounds often can be removed with a hammer and a crowbar. Sheetrock and a floor patch later and none the wiser. Or you can take off the wood mantle, paint the brick to match your trim and treat the whole think like a window seat. At least it would blend into the wall. The TV would be nice on a credenza by the stairs if you got a plug. How To Deal with Awkward Fireplace Location? Good Questions |
4/15/13 3:34 PM |
|
Run a L-shape sectional down the long wall with the shorter return sticking out into the room. Add a sofa table or bookcase behind the return for lamps and drinks. Put two conversational chairs to the left of the fireplace in front of the window facing the sectional with a small table or floor lamp. Swivel chairs would be prefect. Add a coffee table and done. This set up works great at my parent's house. It is very condusive to conversation. Ideas for Making Corner Fireplace the Focal Point? Good Questions |
4/4/13 5:02 PM |
|
I did the same thing to balance out a window and door, except I also used sheers to further obscure the fact that there is almost a foot difference between the top of the window and top of the door. It really makes a difference. Before & After: Disguising Offset Windows Behind a Bed |
4/1/13 2:02 PM |
|
No mirrors over a bed in earthquake country! How about treating it like a window seat or reading nook? Paint wainscotting or a fun patterned daybed style headboard on all three walls to close it in visually. Add curtains to frame the bed and piles of pillows. Wall Decoration Ideas For Corner Bed? Good Questions |
3/25/13 4:35 PM |
|
Tin ceiling tiles make a great temporary backsplash and would go with the oak plus new knobs. Ideas for No-Painting Rental Kitchen? Good Questions |
3/5/13 3:08 PM |
|
From DYI magazine to House Beautiful. Good job! Before & After: Sophisticated and Dramatic Wainscoting Chris Loves Julia |
3/1/13 12:48 PM |
|
It definately has possibilities. I can see it in a high gloss color, heritage red by Benjamin Moore, a trendy deep emerald, or a fabulous yellow for example, something high end designer. If you don't like the cane, you could insert mirrors or decorative metal screening from the hardware store. It is also a prime candidate for stenciling. Hope for Craigslist Hide-a-Bed? Good Questions |
2/8/13 10:35 AM |
|
You use a double rod so everything is at the same height. Where To Put Sheers When Hanging Curtains \"High and Wide\"? Good Questions |
11/16/12 4:34 PM |
|
Yikes, how about a nice shower curtain that you keep closed at all times? That particular color is never going to look great. How To Work With Blah-Color Bathroom Tile? Good Questions |
11/9/12 4:49 PM |
|
FYI - the story was Monica lived in her grandmother's rent controlled apartment. Classic NYC Pads on TV: How Realistic Are Your Favorite Shows? PadMapper |
11/9/12 4:46 PM |
|
LOL. My sister once rented what was basically a walk in storage room with a window in Manhattan. Ideas for Weird Nook in New Loft? Good Questions |
10/26/12 12:01 PM |
|
Perfect place for a daybed/spare bedroom/reading nook? But a catchall closet isn't bad either. Never can have too much storage. Ideas for Weird Nook in New Loft? Good Questions |
10/26/12 11:59 AM |
|
You see a lot of these living rooms in D.C. I've seen two set ups that work. First is the sofa on the window wall with a rug, narrow coffee table and two chairs floating across from the sofaSometimes there is a little chair in the corner across from the fireplace for extra seating. I've also seen people cut the room into sitting areas, one in the bay window and a sofa or sectional facing the fireplace, usually with a sofa table behind it. Either way people do great things on the big wall to the right of the doorway. Supersized art, wall tvs, narrow crendzas etc. Layout of Living Room with a Corner Fireplace? Good Questions |
10/25/12 5:06 PM |
|
Move the fridge down. Fill in the whole where the fridge with a countertop storage unit to give yourself more counter space and storage. That way you can use the sink, open the fridge and have more work space. How Can I Remodel My Kitchen to Be More Efficient? Good Questions |
10/12/12 12:54 PM |
|
Wow. Great update. The colors are spot on. I agree with Zelda's comment on getting rid of the valences, and hanging the curtains high and wide. It would let in more light and make the ceilings look taller. Before & After: A Colorful Guest Room Makeover The Painted House |
10/9/12 9:58 AM |
|
Second the IKEA hack idea! The white drawer front with wood frame is tres chic right now. However, you may want to paint or cover the top as well - dead give away that it is melamine not wood. How To Upcycle Cheap Chests? Good Questions |
9/13/12 4:54 PM |
|
Nicely done! Really delinates the space. Jan's Poolside Blue Studio House Call |
6/19/12 4:06 PM |
