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Display Name: AlexDarling
Member Since: 4/10/09

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I agree with you all (especially coming from me, who made a door wreath out of barbed wire, broken glass and razor blades) but both the venue and the position have to be considered. This isn't an art gallery, design house or edgy lifestyle retail space. Its the White House. Viewed by everyone, representative of our country.

He is taking his client into consideration. I'd love to see something a little more contemporary, but there is a possibility he might have had instructions to the contrary.


The 2009 White House Holiday Decorations … So Far | Apartment Therapy DC
12/8/09 4:37 PM

I'm sorry but I fully agree with manu_pty. Unfortunately on all fronts.

Yes, These are delightfully, refreshing and playful pieces. I have *also* seen them in person and they are no less comfortable than Starck's ubiquitous Louis Ghost Chairs or any other of his seemingly innumerable 'plastic classics' These would be perfectly at home in a high-eclectic and artful space.

I also agree that a lot of this site's member's tastes slant conservative. Believe me, I love that we re-recognized the design strengths of Mid-Century design several years ago now but its time for new (takes on) design.


Apartment Therapy New York | Hot or Not? Voltaire Collection by Jasper van Groote
10/16/09 12:32 PM

I'm looking forward to having a long and loving relationship with your kitchen.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Small Cool 2009: Nreaves' Custom Style Little Division #44
4/17/09 1:13 PM

Thanks again everyone for the positive comments. Its been great.

als1: We bought our sofa, like, 5 years ago from a random showroom floor in the furniture district here in Atlanta. Its not made by anyone special. We just liked the clean chunkiness (and comfort) of it.

Laura: no, we're not in Cabbagetown (though we love that neighborhood) We're in Castleberry Hill.

moepong: I'm sorry that you're not into it, but I totally understand. Color is such a personal choice. We struggled with the purple for a bit. Its not pastel, though I can see how it can read that way. Its actually quite a smoky purple.


Apartment Therapy DC | Small Cool 2009: Alex Darling's Unbroken Space Small Division #08
4/11/09 10:04 AM

downtownLAloft: The lights are really just typical sockets that plug in and are woven around a beam in ceiling where there is an outlet. They not hardwired.

Sunan: Yeah the doors are chalkboard painted. We draw different door styles on them all the time. Its really interesting how switching from a classic colonial to a french empire can alter the space.


Apartment Therapy DC | Small Cool 2009: Alex Darling's Unbroken Space Small Division #08
4/10/09 2:08 PM

Thanks so much for all the comments guys! We totally appreciate it!

To answer a couple of questions;

Sorry about the hook!! When we're not hanging the hammock we use it to hang up my bike. um . . . I prolly coulda moved it though.

The bed is really low and there is a similar big window ledge behind it. What you're seeing aren't decals but two paintings of Chinese tribal women.

Its not as dark as it seems. Just not a super sunny day. We have enough light that we once had an 8 foot tree growing quite happily inside. His name was Tim.


Apartment Therapy DC | Small Cool 2009: Alex Darling's Unbroken Space Small Division #08
4/10/09 11:53 AM