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coffee table source please?

coripa, the zig zag wall isn't wallpaper, it's paint.

22, my biggest kitchen tips are make sure you have storage space and counter/work space elsewhere in your apartment. I keep most of my glasswear and all of my table linens in the bar in my living room, which frees up valuable cabinet space in the kitchen for things I use all the time and need handy while cooking - pots/pans, dishes and food! It's unlikely you use large appliances like Cuisinarts and mixers everyday, so throw those in a closet. I try to keep my counters very free of clutter, using skinny clear drawer organizers along the back edges to corral olive oil, salt and pepper, etc. I keep spices in the door to my fridge - space that is usually pretty useless. I have no drawers or wall space (other than right above the stove, which gets greasy), so I love magnetic hooks to hang pot holders, dishtowels, etc. right on the fridge. And perhaps most importantly, I do not have a microwave, which normally takes up a ton of counter space. Whenever I'm cooking for more than two, I use my dining room table for prep work. The riser in the dining area was there and I agree that it divides the room perfectly. But I have to admit, I hate the black railing and have thought about ripping it out. I'm sure the landlord put it in as a "safety" measure...glad to know it may not as ugly as I think it is.

westvillageloft, I wish I could help! Hope we get to see the results once you are done.

Elizabethdc, the bedside tables are 2x2 IKEA expedit shelves with the middle vertical shelf removed (I bought little white plastic caps at the hardware store to cover the holes).

Amygoog, I bought the ten loose leaf tea infusers for the tea party and gave them to guests to take home as a party favor.

Juliaf, I agree that the chevron looks a bit navy in that one photo. It must just be the photograph because it is definitely charcoal in real life. (For reference, it is the same color as the wall behind my desk...which may look more gray on your screen.)

Tara Emelye, there is roughly 2-3 ft of space around the bed on all sides. When I’m in my bedroom I’m usually either lounging or getting dressed so don’t need a ton of open space. It is cozy, but I have never felt crowded.

Hi all...this is Sarah. Not sure if anyone will actually read this at this point, but, believe it or not, I just found out my house call got posted! In answer to your questions:

Dining table is from Craigslist (originally from Olde Good Things)

Color on wall behind desk is Kendall Charcoal (Benjamin Moore)

The bookshelves are indeed from Ikea, stacked and bolted together

Couch is Hawthorne from Room and Board

Bike is mounted via the Cycloc wall mount

White tray is from Bungalow 5 (Orchid Mirror Tray)

Teal pillows are Crate and Barrel

School chair was from Yesterday's News in Brooklyn

Does anyone know where the wallpaper in the bedroom is from?

Let me preface my comments by saying that I LOVE bunnies. I grew up with an adorable black dwarf bunny who lived in my bedroom. And to this day, I still incorporate bunnies into my decor (tastefully, I swear). BUT there are three things you should seriously consider before taking the plunge...

1) Bunnies chew everything, and unlike dogs, I don't think you can train them not to (at least I didn't have any success in the 7 years I had mine). He ate my carpet (like it was grass), chewed wires, nibbled books, etc. You really have to be alert when they are out of the cage hopping around.

2) POOP. Bunnies poop a lot. And if you keep them indoors, poop=smell. You can clean the cage every day, but I promise, when people walk into your apartment, they will notice (cedar wood chips help, but carry a distinct smell of their own). As for your concern about "spreading hay and pellets all over the place," my bunny always did his business in a nice contained corner of his cage (a self-designated "bathroom area" away from his food) and never on my rug.

3) Bunnies are not affectionate/loyal like cats and dogs. If you are really looking for a pet who will show you love, a bunny may not be the right fit.

That being said, bunnies are adorable and pretty low maintenance when it comes to pets. When the weather was warm, I would take mine outside and let him roam around the garden or put him on a leash for a hop in the park. My bunny was a great pet when I was 15...I'm just not sure I would do it all over again as an adult.