I think a lot of folks probably already commented when Diana's apartment was profiled, but I just wanted to say some more! One thing I really love about this contest is getting to see how people go about creating their space with so many different styles. Think about patrick's(too) apartment. Completely different style, yet I can see that they both reflect the tastes of the person and are aiming for clean lines and "editing" out a lot of the unnecessary stuff. Also, love seeing the "before" pics. Diana, I love the velum doors. I've had the french door thing before and although it's nice looking, into the bedroom you want privacy. I used curtains, and I've seen other people do that to, but this is a unique idea. I also really like the hardware on the kitchen cabinets. And the entertainment center is also unique and a cool idea. If only I could edit my cd collection to fit in a drawer! Nevermind, I couldn't do it ;)

Holy mother of god that stove is gorgeous. Did you refit the whole kitchen? Would you mind telling us how much you spent (/foot or whatever) to get to this point with the apt?

Is the dining table a twist-and-flip? I bought one from Crate and Barrel outlet and love it.

Can you tell me how the vellum is attached to the French doors? I've been putting off "frosting" the glass of a French door in my house but this looks so much cooler.

Love the shower curtain. Is it homemade?

Very cute.

Last week someone made mention of a custom cat box. Where is that? I haven't seen it during the slide show.

Your doors are gorgeous, Diana. I would spend lots of time in the bedroom with a light on the living room, just mooning over the glow through the doors. It's my favorite part of your pied a terre. You've inspired me to do the same thing in my bathroom window.

lh-- have you thought about etching the glass? probably 10x more labor intensive but you could get some really cool results. (one pain is that you'd need to be able to rinse off the etching fluid, which is hard to do with panes already in the door). But it would look so rad... I wish I had french doors now.

karenw - do you mean like with Armor Etch? Or can you recommend something else? I did think once the door was painted and in place that might be too messy and challenging, but could be worth trying still.

I've etched windowpanes in my kitchen door. It's really not that messy. But there are better (stronger and thicker) products than Armor Etch. McKay International makes a product called Velvet Etching Cream. You can get it at stained glass supply sources. Print you images from the computer onto sheets of contact vinyl, then cut it out with an Exato knife. Leave the cream on for at least 20 minutes, then wipe of with wet paper towels before removing the templates.

Love the floors and the doors, but it looks a little messy, and again (like some other entries, be they cluttered or sparse), unfinished--- I hate seeing all the cords everywhere!

There is also removable frosted film that goes on with a thin film of soapy water for the same (but reversible) effect.

Love those doors, and I also love that some of your photos have a person in them! That you didn't sterilize the place before you took the photos gives me a better sense of how your home is lived. Your kitchen looks like you actually cook wonderful things in it. I feel very happy here. You've struck a nice balance between modern and human. Nice work!

Here's another request for more info. about the doors. We have French doors leading into the bedroom, and I was just about to buy a curtain, when I saw this. We rent, so anything has to be reversible...I know there is window film available, so maybe that's the best option.
Thanks,
Amy

Thanks for all the praise, and I'm intrigued by the other ways to create the colored french door panes. I'll answer some questions. I attached the vellum to the french doors w/ double-sided tape - not very elegant, but it works. I had been hoping to find something like colorforms but translucent -- they stick from static electricity or something. Someone needs to invent this! Anyone want to team w/ me? My stove is an inexpensive Avanti model (20 inches wide), available at compactappliance.com or AJMadison.com in Brooklyn. The whole renovation was about $18,000, largely due to the costly gutting & rebuilding of the bathroom w/ new piping, tile, framing, etc. The kitchen was completely replaced & piping relocated, too and all new cabinets, sink, etc. The table has sliding leaves under the main tabletop that slide out to double the space; it is from IKEA. I did make the toile shower curtain, and will make custom ones for anyone interested!

Lovely apartment. A nice warm, inviting space. Still a bit cluttered but that is usually unavoidable in NY.

Those doors remind me of the ones in the movie West Side Story--you know, in Maria and Anita's apartment? I also really love the look of that calendar in photo 5--can you post info. about it?

Actually, I found the calendar online--it's the Classic Typographic Calendar, correct?

Beautiful place! I love your daybed/sofa - I have been looking for something similar - where can I find it?

Oh, drat, I'll bet no one--much less Diana--is checking out this site anymore, but if you do, D: what is that fabulous wall color in slide #16? I just love it!

Au