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Great info..Amazing that this is possible. It we could all only learn to curb certain trash habits. This is a major issue here in America.

Megan and everyone else. I am stupefied, mystified, flat out just frustrated over this. First comment in two weeks and this is what I log on too see. I am inclined to think AT should look into voter fraud. OR and a big OR 95% of the viewers should be lobotomized. Either way I am happy to see that there are a few people that completely don't get it, like me. What happened to artsy, creative design? Something that makes you say WoW! Something that makes room and board people say holy sh#@#! I got the opposite feeling from the crooked, musty, uncolorful photos. How did this beat out others? Really how? I would like a clear, concise explanation. I applaud Kevin for entering and Kevin please don't take insult to my comment, but frankly it's the other commenter’s I am trying to make my point too. They voted. Maybe it’s time for an entire round of new prescription glasses. Who knows. It’s to a level where in design sense, I almost feel dumber by just logging on now. My opinion AT completely screwed up the comp this year. Maxwell should have been handling it like old. I am very saddened by these results..None of the entries that should have made it, did. Sorry for the negativity. I am generally never like this professionally and personally, but I take this competition very seriously every year, perhaps to a fault and when it comes to interior design and small spaces, this is how I make a living. I am always pretty excited about what will be presented. I’ve seen some spectacular things in just 150sf-400sf. This is a just a major blaaa...Plus I am still a little bitter that my downtown, amazing (what I’ve heard) 284sf loft could not enter because I did not interpret the entry days right.

Hey what gives? Didn't the entries have to be submitted by Friday the 17th? I thought that was the date?

Really a shame that this is going to beat out other entries in this category. To the person who said really well composed photos. Huh? Oh I see, slanted, low exposure. Obviously the world of design and presentation is very, in fact, is vastly different from the one I live in and many of the commentors on here are familiar with. Frankly, I do not like this one at all and it is not because of the white or yellows, not because it is small, to me there is just nothing exceptionally artistic nor is there anything that stands out in my opinion. Sorry to be the grinch on this one, but almost 400 votes leaves me scratching my head. Others were far better, and required much more thought and I almost feel bad for them, that they will not have a chance for the prize, which they should be entitled too. This is the point in the competition where I would hope a few professionals at AT would step in and re-balance the voting.

I think the thing I am most confused about, and it has no relevance what so ever, but this is Kevin's apt? You sure? I am all about the whites, but umm, this space is overwhelmingly feminine no? I tell you, I am not sure what people are voting on this year, I mean for the love of god a trailor park entry is in the lead right now. I think most people are just intrigued by the thumbs up button and feel compelled to press it. I think i've hit it once (yes one time only) in this entire competition and it was the only one that showed any artistic creativity. Of course her posting had probably the fewest votes. Ironic how we see things differently on here!

Place looks great. Clean and simple. My head was able to digest what it saw quickly and soothingly.

Yeah that sitting area is pretty chilled out'

You may be better off staying in London and passing on Mr.Dangerous's suggestion. It is evident there is a better sense of design in Europe. Ugh. Already just two international posts along side the eh..shiver U.S. posts and I mean it's black and white in the style and cohesiveness. I am hoping a NY'rr represents.

I happen to agree with both sousa609 and Kathalal. Every situation is different and with a family of four, that certainly qualifies @ 1200sf in my opinion and certainly worth a viewing. Sousa609 you may have to decide to call it 600sf and call it a day, that is if that is the class you'd like to compete with. I think AT actually has it down this year. Last year although a noble effort, just was a bit all over the place. What we all forget is that AT essentially monitors the submissions. It is essentially up to them to use good discretion when posting the submissions. I remain optimistic and although I have not been on this blog in sometime, I look forward to this every single year. Probably one of the better things 'interior design related' on the net that i've seen over the years. I'll admit, I always lean to voting or identifying the smaller (200sf-600sf) pre-war, character(bones)filled, modern places. I look at the complete integration of architecture and design. In my business I've seen some spectacular 400sf homes in NYC over the years. Perhaps it is the modesty involved in it...I live in an incredibly cool little, barely 300sf loft (yes it is a loft building - 3 large 7 foot windows and high ceilings) downtown that I just moved into, so I feel compelled to join this year again. Good luck!

None of you would believe me anyway, but my buddy use to live there with his family, who if I may say was the inventor of a very useful item these days. Place was sold about 2-3 years ago and this renovated has taken that long. It looked nothing like this when I saw it. What's interesting is I do not see the stairs to the roof in the center of the living room anymore. This sold for about $7mm and that is easily a $3mm renovation.

I am always thrilled when the opening shot is a west elm sofa. Ugh. The kitchen and dining area however look good. Just another apartment to me..Good enough I guess.

Yeah I know because these two ladies are the ones who created this financial mess we are in.

People get a grip. The following commentors completely missed the point to the story and if I hear one more person associate anything real estate related with how other people are living or lack there of, my head may explode. This is not a story of excess.

Allsunday (live with a roommate of four) you're what 20-26 years old? Then no complaining. If you're 50 and older like these ladies, then I suppose jealous would be suggested.

Rockypondgirl "What a vast waste of resources" please save it for the people that purchased 3 homes over the last few years, you know the ones that have the one for the winter, the other summer house and then their main residence with a meager 5 bedrooms.

Easyenough, I'd answer, but likely I'd say something I should not.

I'll always defend an artist, as I did the other day, with another loft story and it spurred a rampant sexism debate. The point was not interpreted the way it should have been and i'm convinced many AT visitors just do not have an understanding to true loft living in NYC. You do not need too, but please people stop being so simple minded.