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i know, i know, not all retro/vintage is cool. i happen to think (as a general design -- but not in this particular context) this is cool. that's my own taste.

however, given its condition, and the bathroom placement, i think it will be removed. (unless it can be properly cleaned and painted black -- i love that idea, kiddo katsu!)

and yep -- the existing tiles are nice and neutral, and in good shape, so i could start over with a new, fresh design scheme.

thanks for all the great feedback! i appreciate the suggestions (didn't know about secondhandrose.com -- wow!), amusing descriptions, and personal-experience anecdotes.

i have those in red, but i think in a size smaller. i use them in my kitchen to store cat food cans.

they're great! durable, cute, and no frills. i think, at least at the time that i bought them, that target's description states that assembly is required, but they come fully put-together, even with little rubber-felt-y nubs on the bottom to protect yr floor.

good find -- i recommend 'em, for sure!

incredibly funky, unique, and sophisticated. wow!

i think i actually have the same ceramic hand as the one you have on your mantle in the 2nd photo. i think it's from an old department store display...

oh, and the live plants, too, add a lot of life, freshness, and color to the space. great job!

i think the glass should be cut in a circle to keep the motif going. otherwise, it is a cool idea but kind of ugly...

i'd like it if the backing cushion weren't quilted/tufted. it'd be a nice sci-fi mod piece if it were just smooth and flat upholstery. but probably still more than 8 months rent for me...

i see those plates at the goodwill all the time (various locations). i figured they were popular from the era, but i never knew much about them. i think they're really neat.
thanks for the interesting post!

as to what is the new patternor brand? no clue. half of my dishes were swiped from my dorm's dining hall, a quarter are from thrift stores, and the last bunch are from urban outfitters (their squircle plates and souper bowl series -- in red, orange, yellow, and lime. they look good, stack nicely, and have held up really well. and they're affordable!).

peripatetic19 -- i love my purple plastic dome. i call it "the spaceship." but it's definitely an acquired taste, aesthetically!

i love everything you've listed here. go AT slinks!

i thought he was a terrific presence. he was sweet, smart, and seemed happy to be there and interact with his competitors. he's got a great attitude and a definite vision, and altho he doesn't have the design versatility to host a more all-purpose design show, i think it's really cool that HGTV respected his vision and talent by choosing him as a contender.

i second John H -- get a custom frame job on a mirror. you'll have a ton more options and be dealing locally.

i love the couch!