The other vexations are really finishes; those things you let fly in a rental that you'd change instantly in something you owned. And I think ultimately, they're the things that will really push me to one day buy - more so than any financial argument about property ladders or any of that. It will be because I want to refinish floors or pick out tile or wallpaper.
I saw this home on Hus & Hem yesterday and loved so much about it. It's a small space (an open concept loft could mimic this floorplan in an urban setting), but has the perfect amount of space allocated for each function. It could easily accommodate a large dinner party, but still be cozy for a night home alone. And I love all the rugged texture and layering. I could call this place home in a second.
I agree. It's those little things that bug you in a rental... that's the reason I didn't even bother decorating our former apartment, where we lived 4 years. I regretted not doing anything later, but it was frustrating to decorate when I couldn't have what I really wanted.
ReplyDeleteI love this, too! The open-plan is perfect for a strong minimal (and clean) approach. I have a friend in Sydney with a fabulous one room/open plan apartment which overlooks the Harbour. The view is what everyone else raves about. I, however, love that absolutely everything (except the bathroom) is on display. It's probably smaller than a one bedroom apartment but the way she has laid everything out (much like this one you've shown here) makes it look extremely spacious. Despite the minimalism, it also looks like a home. Love these. Always inspires me to go and look back at my own place and try to de-clutter a bit more...
ReplyDeleteReally, really lovely....so warm & cosy( which is pretty much the standard I judge everything by ;) AND there are dogs? sold.
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Melis
Yes, this is wonderful! I prefer small, cozy homes to large sprawling ones.
ReplyDeleteJane... this is pretty near a perfect little situation. And, the thing I love most is that all of the space is used and usable. Sweet and practical. Lovely choice!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome home. I like the open floor plan, although I don't think I would want it for myself. It makes me want to push everything out of the way and dance like a crazy person.
ReplyDeleteOooo...how about that botanical chart in the last picture? Awesome.
ReplyDeletewhoa whoa whoa. that last image.
ReplyDeletePerfection. I want.
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