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I am not a snob and I am not wealthy. I simply am someone who believes in fair labor but doesn't want to sound preachy. Therefore I buy used and am creative when it comes to decorating, and search for clean lines and high style at the Salvation Army. When I do buy new, I often buy items crafted in the US or by people who are paid fairly. Its more costly but ultimately worth it. And THIS is why I am against IKEA.

Also, I try to avoid personal attacks against individuals when commenting. I suggest some of you do the same.

and this is why I no longer love reading Apartment Therapy

The Victorian that the apartment was supposedly in is a must see on any Minneapolis tour. Near Lake of the Isles and not far from the stone bridge also shown in the opening credits.

A great French shop to the west is The Careful Peach, in Oak Park's Harrison Street Arts District.

http://www.carefulpeach.com/main.html>

For a claustrophobic person this is an absolutely terrifying post. I would rather sweat it out with the above-ground populace.

Oh my God. Please do NOT start covering this with fake suede & adhesive spray, foam, etc. That sounds like a tragedy waiting to happen.

The posts telling you to just spruce it up a bit are correct. It looks pretty good as is, and the vintage tile is totally appropriate to the architecture of the space. It doesn't "clash" at all. Just do some repairs to the tile and possibly paint the black with something more neutral

Great rug & furniture by the way. Keep going with what you've got, but skip the cheap cover ups. The original is much better.

bepsf,

I certainly realize this, but what I love about Scott's apartment is that he has sourced things in a way that feels organic and personal. Great designers do this for their clients as well. You misunderstood what I was referring to! To quote designer Rose Tarlow--
"There are those who spend lifetimes in houses that have nothing to do with who they really are. They may be perfectly designed, yet if they fail to reflect the personalities of those who live in them, the very essence of intimacy is missing..." for more of what I am talking about, I recommend reading her famous book, A Private House.

I guess my first reaction was similar to Texaninexile's. If we are getting technical, the triptych was popularized in the Middle Ages with Christian iconography (often hinged, but sometimes otherwise attached), but I believe the word and method originated in Ancient Greece.

Commonly in contemporary art (and for that matter, religious art), a triptych refers to a group of three pieces that were intentionally done as a set, so they must not only relate to each other, but in some way interact with each other in a way where they do not work independently.

In other words, three pieces of art in a row does not necessarily a triptych make. That doesn't mean three similar pieces don't look great together, though. Its a great solution to achieve weight with smaller pieces if one large one doesn't work.

I agree with the first post. It isn't meant to be a high chair. In this case their may not be a way to appropriately add height without compromising the integrity of the design.

My best advice in terms of acquiring furniture is to invest in the highest quality case goods (dressers, sideboards, desks) and dining tables/chairs that you can afford. Whether purchased new or used, look for solid pieces with classic lines that are made well. Solid wood, dovetailing, good joinery- these elements will stand the test of time and may be your largest investment in terms of furniture. If you can't afford great new pieces, then buy used.

Spend less on upholstered pieces. They wear out faster and can be more susceptible to trends. That said, a high quality sofa frame (solid wood construction, 8 way hand tied springs, classic shape) can be reupholstered and last for generations.

And having little to no budget is not an excuse to shop at pre-fab Scandinavian furniture stores. Though it may be tempting to run to big box stores to fill our need for a dresser or nightstand, having the patience to do the necessary searching for the correct quality piece within your budget will ultimately be a better investment.