a case of UGLYAPARTMENTITIS. lets find a cure.
toats
8 years ago
ok, so i just sold my house and i also just leased this apartment. I need help working with such a small space as im moving from 2400sqft to 1100sqft Besides decor, I need creative storage ideas, especially in the kitchen cause its tiny!
Ive attached pics of the rental unit, it is empty now, we take possession on sept 1, so im trying to get a head start on ideas for this bland beige boring nightmare.
bring on your ideas!
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7 years agoToats, good job on your night skies...but I disagree about one thing, you posted this pic... and said "No moon."
Butt if you l@@k closely, there is a moon....just not the one intended. lol
Waiting for before/s and after/s...should be fun! :)
toats
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i did start a new thread just to get "stranger feedback". its just the same pics i posted here.
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/yep-i-went-boho-dsvw-vd~4386422
Thank you guys so much for helping me make my apartment fun and inviting. its seriously no longer depressing.
oh and heres pics of my bedroom. now first thing i see is zazz art when i wake up :}
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