When we first visited Arthur's home two years ago, we were all impressed by his ability to decorate his home remotely. Upon a revisit to his space, there are many great takeaways to create a space that is organized and functional while remaining inviting and true to the owner.
Here are some ideas worth noting from Arthur's apartment:
1 - Arthur's ceilings are rather high, but he creates connection between the ceiling and the floor by hanging his lighting (which is IKEA) at a relatively low height.
2 - Arthur took advantage of the nooks created by his fireplace (one side is for storage and the other is his home office) thus allowing him to not eat into any of his floor area.
3 - The details are what make a house a home. Small touches like the metal numbers and Trojan bust infuse the bookcase with Arthur's character. And since the case is hanging, it's once again not taking up any valuable floor area.
4 - Arthur's closet organization is easy to maintain because he has built-ins that work for what he needs with shelving designed to house everything from shoes to baseball caps.
5 - Arthur uses his bookcases as an opportunity to show off his interests. And baseballs in a bowl are much more appropriate to show a love for the sport than pennants on the wall.
To see the rest of Arthur's house tour, go to Arthur's Long Distance Home.
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well hello Arthur
you're apt. is nice too
I want to go to him, I mean there.
that hanging light is_not_IKEA.
The hanging light in the first image is Random Light by Bertjan Pot.
You did an amazing job considering the circumstances. Love it! Definitely seems to fit your personality.
Arthur and I are very proud of our getaway home. It's comfortable and spacious enough for us and we love being there.
Thanks for all of the kind comments.
Regards,
Stalker St. James
This is all getting a little to weird.
Evidently there is a down side to being an attractive man with good taste (and cash). I was about to make a snide comment about being ready to leave my husband for a more midwestern lifestyle....but yeah... this got pretty weird, pretty quickly.
Nice apartment, Arthur.
nycgrrl
Honestly I see a lot of catalog-ordered brand names and not too much personality. It's ok, better than most people's homes, but lacking in originality... sorry I know everyone else loves it.
This is one of my favorite house tours of all time. It's great to see it again with these new notes.
i don't understand the issue that some of you have with people buying items from big box (ikea, pb, west elm, etc.) stores. it's not what you buy, but how you use it to express your design aesthetic. i think it's interesting to see the varying ways that people use commonly found pieces, in their own unique styles. give it a rest, travislessness, and folks like you. your pretentiousness is boring.
lol :)
Not trying to be pretentious, and I have (like most everyone else) things from all those stores and DWR. This just looks instant to me, and chosen based on brand names rather than real interest. Again, sorry, it's just not me....
Because nothing screams unoriginal or big box store brand name like a pair of clown shoes.
This is seriously one of my favorite tours and one of the most maddening comment sections.
ohhh, come on now. This is a rad little space, the man has 'cat in the hat' artwork, signed clown shoes and what looks like an artists anatomical model humping a spider plant on his cocktail table. I love it. It needs something broken though, something bedraggled, maybe a large misshapen shelter dog with three legs...
i love it!
Travislessness: Have you SEEN the list of collectible names he's used. Ever think he has a passion for mid-century, et al.
It's hardly all "ordered" or "big-box." You don't know where he got, or why, the shoe display. Personally, it's not me either on that item, but what exactly do you consider personality...only your own?
Why so bitter.
Re: the big box store issue....I have a ton of stuff in my house from the Usual Suspects and I have to say, it's quite possible to integrate them in a way that doesn't scream catalog. In fact, I could almost describe my purchases as a self-challenge to integrate these pieces in a way that is unexpected or interesting.
Most people don't buy all vintage or bespoke clothing. Why feel pressured to do the same with furniture or home accessories?
I don't particularly feel that this house is my personal taste, but I think it's far from boring. I like it.
I'm with surfjack: "I could almost describe my purchases as a self-challenge to integrate these pieces in a way that is unexpected or interesting." So true. A creative person can make anything look good.
Love, love, love Arthur's gorgeous home.
It's ok if someone doesn't like someone else's design tastes. They aren't bitter, they are just expressing their opinion. Last time I checked, that is our right.
Personally, I like the space. But, I can definitely say there are some things featured here on AT that I do not care for and I usually state that in the comments. It's ok!
Not everyone has spent a life time (or cares to) looking for knick knacks and 2nd hand furniture to give our homes "personality". Some of us just want a relaxing, functional, clean space to come home to big box store or not.
One of my favorites so far. I love this apartment.
Yall can hate all you want, but this apartment is ridiculously hot.
I really like the dark wood floors paired with the white brick walls.
So neat, creative and gorgeous too???
Sssiiiggghh....