Decorators.... Opinions on a smaller apt space

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Sierra
Sierra Member Posts: 1,638
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
Decorators.... Opinions on a smaller apt space
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  • Sierra
    Sierra Member Posts: 1,638
    edited June 2008





    Hi Gals:



    I posted a while back

    am moving, d. sizing etc



    almost moved



    however, would ask for any ideas



    I have a small galley kitchen

    and am thinking might like to

    put something at the door or NOT

    THE ONLY thing I can see going

    there are those beaded curtains

    thought about using my lace table cloth

    as a sort of Valance at the top of the

    frame.. hmm.. but not sure



    Any ideas are welcomed

    as my head is swimming

    with boxes right now



    I really dont want to

    incur any expenditures

    uncessarily.. and maybe it can just be

    left. as the gally is so small



    Hope 1st Summer day is good to all!



    Sierra

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  • abbadoodles
    abbadoodles Member Posts: 2,618
    edited June 2008

    Remember the line from The Birdcage (with Robin Williams)?  They are getting the house ready for the prospective in-laws' visit and the houseboys are bringing all sorts of fou-fou. 

    "Subtract, don't add!"

    Maybe all you need is a nice view into the kitchen.  Neat and clean counters, colorful backsplash, or whatever your eye falls on from the hall or main room should be pleasing.  No need to camoflage the kitchen.

    Do as I say, not as I do. LOL

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  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 4,289
    edited June 2008

    I was recommended to completely unpack, and get rid of all the stuff I shouldn't have even moved, live with it for a while: 2 mos. and THEN, begin to decorate----having had time to sit in the room, bathe, or cook in it, and pull together my thoughts on how I wanted to paint, hang, or what ever.

    Waiting also gives you time to reflect on the things you brought with you and decide how or if to use them.

    Prettiest shower curtain I've seen was a set of lace curtains, backed by an inexpensive liner, either plastic or that new tightly woven fabric that hotels are using(reduces mold and is washed easier)

    I always begin with the bathroom---it's the cheapest room to redecorate.   then I go to the bedroom, kitchen, and finally, living room or where I'll be the most. 

    I feel that the longer i'm in a space, the more ideas I get and am able to pull it all together, say with the same wall paint, an almond or various shades of green, or blue or what ever.  That gives continuntity to the whole home.

    I love to look thru magazines and clip pics of what I like, even just the way a stack of books is displayed on a fireplace.   Or that the books are topped with a sea shell.

    And I agree that if you have an opening to the kitchen, leave it open, makes it all seem larger.

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  • Sierra
    Sierra Member Posts: 1,638
    edited June 2008



    Hi there:



    Sorry these posts.. coming on in duplicate

    again...



    Yes, I believe one should let the dust settle

    You are pooped from the move, and prone

    to buying items not needed or suitable



    I am .. taking a studio, while awaiting a l bedroom

    but it is fairly large.. have quite a lot in it

    a love seat, big off white chair and a victorian chair

    then my bed.. LOL>> soo..

    will be fine for the time being.. till the larger unit

    comes up..



    I don't mind at all..




    Dotti, re the shower curtain

    yesterday I had 2 lace tablecloths in there

    was going to make a curtain, but dont want to sew it

    and have a liner in already



    Thanks Abba.. :)) keeping that counter clear

    is a project for me, I either have oh, knives

    or spoons out, something. This will be a challenge for me

    now. My friend loves the new space and says it reminds her

    of a v. small condo.. So good for her!!!



    No rugs, which is great for me, as I am allergic



    bye for now, I better finish this packing





    Sierra



    just a nice bowl of fruit on the counter

    or.. a bowl of my fav candy.. licorice allsorts LOL

    or jubes



    Sierra :))) LOL




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