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I like your bedspread!

I'm starting to be influenced by the commenters who say that these apartments are nice, but not the WOW needed to win the contest.

I liked it but I think painted walls would've been nice.

My fav part was the amazing cracked radiator.

A lot of nice things, but somehow they just Were there, no cohesion...

Cute and cozy but not particularly remarkable. I always feel bad saying that - because I think this is a really nice apartment, but its lacking the kind "wow" things that make a place REALLY cool.

Cute and cosy. I really like the third picture with the crazy radiator and the pink flowers peeking out at the bottom.

I really want to paint too. Unfortunately, this is a rental and white walls are something that we have to live with for a while. It is so hard to capture the place in 5 pics, but I tried my best. Additionally, we're working with a shoestring budget and very little time so I am happy with the outcome thus far. In a year or so it will come together much more! I am sure of it! ;D

gwalabu: The bedspread is IKEA but I have an Anthropologie bedspread that I rotate in and out too. I like the sheets that go with the other spread better, but the fiance says it is too girly. Oh well.

nice kitty.

PLEASE... can anyone tell me when this contest is going to end?

It already did end, on the 14th. I assume they're still catching up on posting all the entries.

nice (though somewhat usual) but cover the radiator! i like the color in the bedroom.

I love the kitchen and the bathroom. The rest is ok.

An aside. I keep on loving how the Malm bed looks, but it feels cheap at Ikea. How's it holding up?

Ariel: The bed is fine. We've had it a year now and it is very sturdy for an IKEA bed. I even managed to find a way to store winter clothes under it (it is really low to the ground). I am sure we'll eventually upgrade, but the price was right for the style. It doesn't feel as light in person with it set up. Maybe it is just me though. I actually saw it in INSTYLE Magazine the first time and had to hunt it down. Some tv actress had it in a different color.

Congrats on bucking the hyper-McMansion trend of SLC, Brooke! I thought your place looked rather cozy.

Thanks for the mini review on the Malm bed too. I've been considering it for a while now... perhaps a trip to Sandy is in order. ;)

Crittercub: Thanks. I don't think we could even afford a SLC McMansion, but I would totally oppose the idea if the option were even on the horizon! I'd opt for the Aves. Ha! It is a strange phenomena here with the gigantic gas guzzling SUV's everywhere and the inversion/haze burn conditions skyrocketing. Why would the developers keep building huge homes? You'd think we were in LA with the smog, minus the fun atmosphere, great resources to buy for the home, and the fantastic weather!

Okay. I will quit my snarky rant. Yes, check the bed out. We upgraded to get the most expensive slats. It is super comfy, never creaks, and holds up well. I wish it had a coat of polyurethane on it to protect it though. I am worried that I will get scratches on it cause I am klutzy. It can seem like it is in the way when I race in from class, dump the mail, and scoot through the two foot wide space to get to the bathroom! However, we bought it when IKEA opened out there in Draper. ;D

I love your place, and its a super cool. I totally get where you're coming from, and holy cow you did an awesome job! This is the kind of place that could do miracles with the money... :)

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but nothing interesting going on here.

Um, wow. Ok. Er, yes. Well...right.

I love the silhouettes on the bedroom wall. Are they actual antiques or reproductions?

Gets a "cool" from me. Cute place, but Smallest/Coolest? Not really. Definitely cute though!

best floor plan
ever

Love the radiator room and the kitchen adjacent to the sunroom~

i like it. i'd group all that small bedroom art in one collection. and since you diy, consider painting the radiator.

NO WAY! ignore the above commenter please!

the radiator is awesome in it's current state.

Gets a cool from. I appreciate the retro look, especially the radiator in the corner!

i love the duvet

Great art too!