Midwest Finalist - Rachel's Grad School Getaway

Name: Rachel
Location: St. Louis
Size & Type: 632 sf apartment
Original Entry: Click Here

Who was your favorite entry and why?

My favorite other Small, Cool entry is Family of Four's "Two Bedroom" Studio. I really like this entry because at first glance the space seems very simple... but then you realize there is storage hidden everywhere... It reminds me of London Urchin's Jewelry Box from last year. One day I would love to live in a space where all the storage is so aesthetically pleasing.

What's your next improvement?

My next improvements would be to get another area rug, add art to my collection, and get a different (larger) stand for my television. Because I am in grad school and will not be in the apartment long... I want to invest in items that I will be able to take with me wherever I go.

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Comments (15)

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. It's definitely a cute little apartment but I'm not sure why it's a finalist.

posted by oakland on May 15th 2008 at 10:30am
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I love this apt. I think it's one of my favorite. However, I think the bed looks terrible at an angle. I don't think it was like that in the original post. Move it back.

posted by erinorea on May 15th 2008 at 10:35am
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Agreed - please move the bed back!

posted by any such name on May 15th 2008 at 11:18am
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Disagree! Love the bed on an angle.

posted by JoJenks on May 15th 2008 at 11:32am
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I love all the little vintage knick-knacks, very cute. The bed on an angle is different, and could be cool... what goes on behind there though?

posted by bubblesqueak on May 15th 2008 at 11:34am
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don't know why this made it to finals. nothing special here.

posted by willyjdog on May 15th 2008 at 11:34am
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I do't know--something about this place just feels good.

posted by jen_g on May 15th 2008 at 12:22pm
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I like the angled bed! Very cute place!

posted by scarlethue on May 15th 2008 at 12:51pm
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Yes, love the bed in the middle of the room. Very gutsy. I also dig your dining room set.

posted by nazrd on May 15th 2008 at 1:03pm
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this place, while not totally my style, has a lot of nice touches and details and at the very least some work has gone into acquiring pieces that work to build a cohesive 'space'

while i don't consider this a front runner. i can appreciate the details and prefer it to some of the other finalists.

posted by eightdouble on May 15th 2008 at 1:29pm
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I could move in and be completely comfortable in this space.

posted by lilithslair on May 15th 2008 at 1:49pm
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Quirky serene. I really like this and the bed on an angle is an excellent way to add space visually.

posted by Carol K on May 15th 2008 at 2:52pm
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Calm and comfortable. I like it.

posted by InTheDetails on May 15th 2008 at 5:50pm
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I like the idea of the bed on an angle...I'm trying to figure out how to do it in my own little house. But, isn't the triangle of space behind the bed kind of a waste of space? I suppose you could store something back there...I don't know.

posted by mymurray on February 2nd 2009 at 1:06pm
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More Importantly,
WHERE DID YOU GET THAT BED!?

I'm trying to find a bed just like that but all the one's I've come across have REALLY tall head and foot boards, which I'm not a fan of.

posted by laurenhun2 on May 13th 2009 at 11:53am
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