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Okay, FINALLY, I managed to find some old pix of my upstairs neighbor's apt (which was very similar to mine before renovation). I'm afraid the one's of my unit's "before" are long-lost. Anyway, I posted some photos of the apartment nearly-empty along with a couple of drawings of the library built-ins which should give a good idea of what it all looked like. Keep in mind, I built a walk-in closet, AND changed the hall/foyer closet to 2/3 the size, but double-tiered, and the entrance to it on the side.

Being new to the city at the time, I went through two horrible, insane, crooked contractors before finding my Zen guy. I used a separate, specialty cabinet-craft woodworking shop to do the built-ins but had to supervise that every tiny step of the way.

The old adage is true. It's HARD to find good help!

So if you're dying to know what I started with, check out the Layout section of my website and click on the little picture icon to see the "Vacant Unit" photos.

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Yeah, by NYC standards, your apartment is huge! I'm so jealous. I *heart* your French chair... and the fabric's color. Yum.

Dorothy, you are hilarious! What can you expect from a person named medusa? Ugly words from an ugly name! I think this house is gorgeous! And so many great ideas. And I want that carpet. It looks like printed or woven round designs and spots on the cream background? Have been looking forever for something like that. SO beautiful. More like this please. Wish there were more sources.