Midwest Finalist - Suzi's L.E.S. Meets Le Marais

Name: Suzi
Location: Columbus, OH
Size & Type: 557 sf studio
Original Entry: Click Here

Who was your favorite entry and why?

I envy a lot of the international spaces because of the architecture...great bones on which to further great design. The entry that keeps charging my batteries is Luca's. The ingenuity to create a workable space with such SF constraint is really stimulating. The place is disciplined to say the least. (Of that I lack.) This tied with my adoration of Stephanie in Chicago. Anyone who creates a goddess shrine in the closet is obviously devoted to details. Without formally knowing her, I am sure we would be fast friends; her personality is so delightfully reflected in her choices. Draw of the 2 extremes.

What's your next improvement?

The kitchen, of course, is where I would improve next. I believe you should spend the most time and money on the spaces in which you utilize most. The kitchen to me, is no more than a hallway and a location to store a corkscrew and champagne flutes. I would have liked to have changed the tile, counters, lighting, all fixures and the cabinets. But, I actually think it is really wasteful to purchase a completed refurb and then gut it, so I decided to live with the developers decisions. Maybe next year now that Smeg is in the states.

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Comments (22)

love the mini chandelier pendants by your bed, love the couch.. love!

posted by scarlethue on May 14th 2008 at 8:21am
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Yay! Glad this made the finals! One of my favorites!

posted by suzy8track on May 14th 2008 at 8:22am
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The more I see of this space, the more I love it. Winner in my book.

posted by Cassidy06 on May 14th 2008 at 8:38am
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Still love this place! What interesting taps in the lavatory.

posted by Carol K on May 14th 2008 at 8:41am
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It's both whimsical and warm at the same time. You've done a great job!

posted by Jessica in Brooklyn on May 14th 2008 at 8:44am
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Really nice. Unique looking bathroom mirror. That dog is sooo damn cute!!!

posted by danze on May 14th 2008 at 8:47am
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i think i'm the only one that really doesn't like it. sorry!

posted by terka27 on May 14th 2008 at 9:23am
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this is still my current favorite! True originality.

posted by amandadom on May 14th 2008 at 9:54am
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Warm, original, quirky....you can see that someone with personality lives here...My favorite!

posted by hdtex on May 14th 2008 at 10:03am
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Unfortunately, I'm with terka27. Suzi has definitely executed the style well, I just don't happen to share this aesthetic.

posted by rhiana on May 14th 2008 at 10:30am
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This and the SS Waverly are my absolute faves. LOVE.

posted by Li on May 14th 2008 at 11:46am
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I love the boxing sign in your bedroom. Where did you find it? The doggie is really cute too. I don't get the view of the toilet paper though? Some of the other nick nacks are a little too strange for my taste as well. I have already picked my favorite. It's a room with a view. Best wishes.

posted by Tisha_Lee on May 14th 2008 at 12:25pm
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I love this one and it's my favourite overall. Fantastic.

posted by Juliet on May 14th 2008 at 1:00pm
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I can't believe I missed this the first time around. This is awesome! It is like no other entry, very unique. I love the antique, quirky pieces. I love love love it.

posted by Splaine on May 14th 2008 at 6:31pm
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Hey Suzi,

I love the place. From the floorplan of the apt, I think you're in an awesome building. I live close by in Columbus. Where are your favorite places for finding pieces.

I love the uniqueness in every corner. Almost as if each piece has a story associated with it.

I definitely would love to hear from you - rystephenson@gmail.com.

posted by archetyperyan on May 14th 2008 at 11:43pm
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Hooray! Congrats!

posted by Henrietta the Terrible on May 15th 2008 at 2:39am
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Suzi has a nice collection of things, but far too much clutter for such a small space. It feels more like an attic than a hip apartment.

posted by oftherose on May 15th 2008 at 5:20am
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i adore Suzi! she's even been kind enough to lock me in her shop once! and yeah . . . it WAS a bit like the movie "Mannequin". great style and such amazing pieces with some dark edge to balance the antique glamour.

posted by halo360x on May 16th 2008 at 5:38am
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Oh I'm so glad you made it to the finals, so we could see more of your pictures. That picture of the bed's wood footboard/apothecary chest was awesome. I love the antique wood aesthetic you have going on throughout the apt! I love the genuinely quirky touches (not the usual "hey look at me I'm so quirky! Really! Guys?" that some apts have). My only dislikes are the creepy orange doll-head that was originally in the kitchen (weirded me out then too) and now in the living room, and the giant fly on the fruit. Otherwise, you walked that line very nicely. In all, I have to say I love this apt and I'm glad you won! Hope you enjoy the prize!

posted by YakkoDot on May 16th 2008 at 6:51am
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I'd love to know where you found all those great signs.

posted by LaDonnaNichole on May 17th 2008 at 6:44am
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This is the most awesome small space I have seen. I
would LOVE to live here. Your decorating ideas make
the space so warm, cozy and inviting. Everything goes
together so well,and I want to keep looking so I don't miss a thing!
LOVE,Love it, is all I can say!!

posted by BonnieSchulte on May 17th 2008 at 6:52am
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Does anyone know what is the name of the wine on the rack? Is it good?

posted by dreka on May 28th 2009 at 2:34am
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