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Comments (6)Hi, A few things to consider: * What's your plan after the 9-10 months in the $1020 apartment? As in - why is it a short-term thing? If you then need to move again, it might not be the best idea (very stressful and can be expensive as you know). * How much is the storage going to cost you? If it's any more than the difference in cost between the two apartments, you're better off going for the more expensive apartment and not paying for storage. In the cheaper one, you have to either pay for or outsource your washing - how do you feel about that? I have lived in buildings with washers and dryers that rip and stain your clothes and are broken 90% of the time! We paid a dry cleaner to wash and fold each week. Not exactly the cheapest thing with towels, sheets, etc. I have just moved with my husband from a 350 sq ft apartment to 850sq ft, so 733 for one person seems plenty to me! - especially if it's temporary, even if you are used to bigger space. * Living with a family friend is okay but are you going to be comfortable? - will you feel like you have to always be "on show" if you know what I mean, always dressed nicely etc. - are you comfortable with them seeing you unwell, in your pyjamas, sweats, etc. - temporary is fine but that's the main thing for me - I want to relax when I'm at home or unwell and spend a day on the sofa if I have to. Are you comfortable doing that with this person around, and in their home? Best of luck with your decision-making! Overall, you have to be happy in your home. It should be a place you want to come home to! Personally - if that extra $90 a month is going to make you happy, I would go for the more expensive apartment :) But, only you will know what's best. Good luck! :)...See MoreNeed help organizing small apartment!
Comments (5)Try to figure out what you want to do in each room before you do anything else. Kitchen could be: cooking, making coffee, baking, eating, meal planning. Living room could be: tv watching, video games, board games, reading, visiting with friends, place for a guest to sleep, home office space, sitting and doing nothing, surfing on tablet/laptop, working from home, listening to music, snacking, drinking. Bedroom could be: sleeping, getting dressed/undressed, tv watching, net surfing, home office space, reading in bed. Most homes these days need a charging station. Where will you put yours? Do you have any hobbies? Where will you do these and what equipment will you need? Do you have or want any exercise equipment? Even yoga needs a place to stretch out, and a place to store a yoga mat. I would also look into make a little space for a "launching pad," a place where you can easily store and retrieve the little things you use every day--keys, phone, wallet, briefcase, etc. This is usually located near the front door. In your apartment, you might be able to put a small table or bookcase on that short wall directly across from the entry. Use a small bowl or tray for keys. If there's an outlet there, you could set up a charging station. Your bag could go on a shelf or under the table. So you walk in, drop off keys and phone and bag, and if that's a closet in the living room right next to that wall, hang up your coat. Easy, and then all that stuff doesn't get strewn all over the place, and you can find it easily the next morning. Once you have figured out what you want to be able to do in a room, then figure out if you have the right supports to do it. For example, you want a home office. Do you have a table or desk, computer, filing/storage for papers, basic office supplies like stapler, paper clips, pens, pencils and a place to store them? Good lighting? A comfortable desk chair? (Which could also serve as guest seating if necessary.) You want to read in the living room. Do you have a comfortable chair? A side table to hold books, coffee mug/wine glass, good lighting, a footrest if you like one? You want to host weekly Monday night football game TV watching parties. Do you have enough seating for all your friends in locations where they will be able to see the screen, places for them to safely put down food and drinks, enough glasses/serving pieces to hold the food (or just room in the kitchen cabinets for enough paper plates and cups). Your brother will be coming to town every month or so for the weekend. Do you have a place for him to sleep (air mattress, sofa bed), a place for his luggage, space for his stuff in the bathroom (place to hang his towels, etc.)? Based on what you have for the living room, I'd say the first things you should look into getting would be a) storage of some sort--bookcases or a credenza, b) one or more comfy chairs for guests, and c) a coffee table or side tables to hold drinks, remotes, laptop/tablet/phone, snacks, etc., and, depending on the lighting situation in your apartment, d) lamps--many people do not have enough light in their apartments and need a mix of floor and table lamps....See MoreDesperately need help with gray and white paint for small apartment
Comments (2)First get some good lighting and why gray cabinets in a space withpoor lighting? Post some pics for any real help....See MorePick apart my kitchen layout! Need help.
Comments (55)Ok guys you were all so helpful before. What do you think of the new layout? We ended up moving the stove back to its own wall and putting larger (24”) counters and cabinets on either side. I may splurge and do a stove alcove type thing. Waiting on pricing to see what if it’s feasible. I am coming to terms with having to get rid of my dining room furniture. 😬😂 I am still hopeful that, while I may have to get rid of my pink velvet loveseat I bought just for this - I hope I can find a place for at least a larger comfy chair. I really want some soft seating for Sunday coffee and newspaper. I don’t want anything in the island and would prefer it to be more of a work table with an open bottom. I know that I would get a better layout if I would budge on that but I won’t. So knowing that the island is off limits for storage and fixtures how does this look? What am I missing? (Note that the island is not to scale. I had to add it in with my iphone. There will be at least 42” - in most places 48” around the island. Only two small stools that will fit under the island.)...See MoreElaine Doremus Resumes Written
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