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Comments (24)I try to avoid buying upholstery online-it's wise to try it first. I also tend to buy vintage, either in my area, so then I can see it, or from allover, if it's something smaller and shipping costs are not prohibitive. It's usually cheaper, well made, and just plainly more interesting, on many levels-as an experience, since every purchase becomes a small story of its own, and for the collected unique look, that reflects how life usually is, and thus is more authentic I'd say. I did use several internet sites though for smaller furniture when trying it out was less important, thus less chance of having to return it.. Except for a folding bed-chair..Overstock, glowing reviews, great service-was pleased with it. Was used by many guests for sleepovers. Did use Wayfair but not for furniture..great service, usually good return policy(was able to return a mirror after a year (was beautiful; but our remodel took too long, and things changed in the middle). The rules change though -the return policy and shipping costs will depend on a product. Did use OneKingsLane for a side table and (recently) an ottoman. Did use West Elm for a daybed(frame only)-but waited for months for it to go on huge sale to pay only third of the initial price(and right I was lol) Did use Ballard Designs for an etagere, recently. Did use Anthropologie for cheaper nightstands and a chest(usually their prices are too steep for me) . Did use Palecek for an ottoman. Did use Etsy (vintage and handmade) for couple ottomans and lots of lighting. Did use eBay for lighting. I was mostly pleased with the service of all these stores. I do read reviews very attentively, if there are any. I'd also try to go to estate sales in your area, check Craigslist..check online estate sales site Everything But The House that covers more and more areas and is a source of great finds..check Chairish ( new and vintage by individual sellers)-you can limit the results to your area, plus-minus. Don't be in a hurry, and start with a great mattress that you've tried first..unless you have it already:)...See MoreHarvey remodel. My dream HAS to be a reality, now!
Comments (16)We finally found a place to rent that has 3 bedrooms and isn't insanely expensive, Yay! I've been playing with the ideas off and on while buying new cars, visiting potential rentals, and working on the house. I talked with the family about converting our 4th bedroom to expand bath and move laundry. My kids were aghast! Where were guests going to sleep? Where were we going to put the desk top (they watch movies on it occasionally, too)? Middle kid thought that it was going to be his room when ready. So, we've decided to keep laundry in the original place. I'm still stealing some of the 4th BR for our MBA, though. The island plan looks fantastic but I kept wanting more storage options once the laundry room had to stay. Also, there is significant cost savings by not digging out concrete for plumbing and installing a beam for the load-bearing wall. Some ideas I had: 1) Widen the existing 32" doorways from garage and into kitchen to 36". Those doors are a huge pain when moving large items through, like the washer/dryer/fridge etc. I can use a barn door or pocket for the kitchen entrance. This will shorten the pantry a bit (measurements are existing on drawing are existing). 2) 1-2 d/w in clean up zone. Bring the existing pass through to counter level so kids can help put dishes away on DR/FR side. Maybe have space for cookbooks under that counter, as well. 3) 30" deep counters 4) Love to keep Mamagoose's 3 panel doors to the patio. With the wall shortened over there, it will bring a lot of light into the house and northern light isn't so bad in the South. I'm not sure what to do with the cabinets between the fridge and sink. I'd like to plan for the future and have some kind of narrow pullout to the left of my 32" all fridge that can be removed if going bigger. The wall on that side can be shortened for french door swing and the pantry remain as sized. Maybe a narrow pantry using cabinetry and store packages of paper towels, grocery bags, etc, above the appliances in the laundry...or in the garage....See MoreI finally have my dream (to me) house...Now what do I do with it?
Comments (10)This color is a nice neutral and I like the white trim that make the details of this room pop. Before deciding on the pieces, I would think more about the configuration of the room. I love that you are not putting a TV in here and will use it for reading instead. I suggest making a sitting area near the back windows because it lets in so much natural light. It will be a perfect place to read during the day without having to depend on lamps as much. And, it creates its own space that does not depend on the red or sea foam color influence. For a back of the room reading area, I would: 1. Define the space with a rug. I'd go for something neutral that blends more with the room instead of using the rugs you chose that are such an intense contrast. What about jute with a dark grey binding for texture, or a trellis pattern but not as contrasting as the navy and white you chose? 2. Get an upholstered cushion made for the built in bench under the window. Such a great reading nook, looks maybe big enough for two to snuggle and read! Nice soft window treatment, and maybe sconces or art hung on either side of the window. Toss your current sofa pillows over there to start to give you an idea of that as soft hang out space. 3. I like the idea of putting the sofa in front of the window with a coffee table in the middle and two grey Pottery Barn chairs across from it, facing the sofa. The only problem is that your sofa is pretty high in the back and I don't know how it would look to have it cutting off the bottom of the windows. It is free to move around furniture so give it a try! 4. Going with more neutral colors - tan, grey, beige, maybe a hint of navy and pops of rust means you should throw in some texture to the equation. That can come from a jute rug, fluffy blankets, and shiny objects. (Mercury glass objects?) Plus maybe a coffee table that has some texture of reflective quality. Here are some ideas for the back reading space: Rute rug, gray border Patterned rugs that have grey and other colors Examples of living room window seats: For the middle and front space, I have a few different ideas, but would like to hear more about what you need as a function of this room. Do you have any furniture you own and are looking for a different space to house it in? Do you need more storage for any particular kind of item? (Boots, purses, backpacks?) Do you have a home office or need space for that kind of work?...See MoreFor sale, my dream house
Comments (28)Mtn, I thought the window seats by the front door were beds. Well, one of us could sleep there. :) The sink, now who in their right mind would divide it like that? First house, pictures 12 & 13, can you imagine having that furry sofa and matching chairs on a cold winter's day?...See More- 9 years ago
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8 years agoLast night a friend mentioned that he bought the Lazy Boy chair from Staples, and was putting it together. The holes for the arms are out by 1/2" and one arm is larger than the other. Made in China of course. He's frustrated.
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