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Even though it is painfully obvious that this post and others like it shamelessly promote products behind a thin guise of "decorating tips", some disclosures of the financial relationships behind your product placements needs to become part of your publishing routine. It may be apparent to some that you are paid to mention products in posts, but not to all.

Note to the apartment therapy writer: anything "modern" about the piece is gone after the paint job. And it doesn't seem like that was the intent here.

gregory: there are some of us who have Mobile me who have't switched over to iCloud yet. Since many of the features are available until June, the question of what are the pros and cons of migrating is appropriate. Funny thing about things being up for debate: it usually makes for good articles.

It seems a little obvious to point this out now with all the comments about how the outside doesn't match the inside layout (and the streetview on google maps) but I had this little known fact stored for years: that the window on the left side of the facade of the house was not really a window and was put there by the producers just for filming the outside shots.

Not to rain on the parade, it's great idea. But my camera was stolen from the lobby of a hotel, under video surveillance, while the guy was checking out of the hotel. Police knew his name, address, phone number, everything, and were surprisingly diligent about chasing after a $750 camera. In the end there was nothing they could do besides file an arrest warrant in a state where the guy doesn't live. So even if you find your camera, you probably won't be getting it back.

I agree with the projector comments. i'm not sure its the most vital component. It seems the current usage of the term actually concerns the audio more, i.e. going beyond the built in speakers on your TV, and more than just a stereo setup.

There are also some inexpensive iphone control options. For some the app is free and the X10 or insteon fixture is relatively cheap. Smarthome has some good options to explore:

http://www.smarthome.com/iphone_apps.html

I agree withe the above comment. I would replace the desk with a sideboard or credenza that matches the dining set. Store the stuff you have on or near your desk in there and use the dining table as your workspace when needed.

This was one of the most helpful and beneficial posts on this site I have ever read. Thanks!

The standard audio out is a nice thing to hold onto. Apple lost theirs and lost the ability to use it as a source for multi-zone audio.