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I need cute knobs for my Billy bookcase doors from IKEA. Where, online, can I find them?

posted by theambershow on November 26th 2007 at 4:40am
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I'm fixing up my bathroom and need help finding two things, a shower clock/timer (if it had a built in radio or something too that would be nice, but not necessary) and a GOOD fogless mirror. i have bought two cheap ones from target that work fine for like 6 months and then begin to fog up.

posted by zzzap on November 26th 2007 at 4:58am
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oh also what's the cheapest place to get ralph lauren and farrow & ball paints in NYC? or is it just standard pricing everywhere?

posted by zzzap on November 26th 2007 at 4:59am
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theambershow: anthropologie.com has a pretty interesting selection of knobs.

posted by Lynn on November 26th 2007 at 5:25am
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How ill-advised would it be to mount a shelf above my stove and put my conventional microwave on it (in the space left, apparently, for the over-the-range microwave that the previous owner didn't want to splurge on)? Bear in mind that I hardly ever cook--in my last apt. I covered two of the burners with enamel covers and kept a teapot on the third, and the remaining burner was all I ever needed. There's also a huge window next to the stove for venting, if that makes a difference.

posted by Cassis on November 26th 2007 at 6:07am
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Hi Zzzap,

My company manufactures fogless mirrors, and I hate to say, but even the best quality does not usually last more then a year. I'd stick with buying the cheapos.

posted by AMP on November 26th 2007 at 6:16am
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this is a repost from this weekend (when everyone was stuffed silly and sleeping) that is probably lost in the shuffle. . .

do any of you have a favorite hand-held steamer? i am looking for a small one that can live on top of a shelf and doesn't take up floor space like those fancy industrial ones that sit on the floor. thank you for your help!

posted by stephanie in orlando on November 26th 2007 at 6:37am
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I followed the organizer’s advice and did the stacks of books first.

However, if the books are now all but gone (though I still have the files to do), then there must be a design related question.

The space in front of the big bookcase in the bedroom/home office is now clear. My intuition tells me to leave it that way, but, on the other hand, I feel that there should be some additional seating there – a long narrow bench, say, 12 x 30.

Any voices of reason out there?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7340332@N05/

posted by JonathanB on November 26th 2007 at 7:13am
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zzzap - have you tried the prestone anti-fogging liquid available at most auto-shops? I've used it in the past and it works well.

Cheers,
Sean

posted by SeanG on November 26th 2007 at 7:22am
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www.coolknobsandpulls.com

Has a nice selection and decent prices.

posted by dsgnomite on November 26th 2007 at 7:23am
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theambershow should go to an Anthropologie store, if possible, before ordering online. They have twirling racks of hardware in-store.

posted by Lady J on November 26th 2007 at 8:14am
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Jonathan,

Wow, impressive de-cluttering of books and boxes! (I struggle with both.)

I vote for leaving the space clear. Maybe at least try it that way for a month or so before you add anything.

That said, is there another spot in your place that you could kept a couple of rolling storage ottomans (under a table? foot of bed?) so that you could enjoy your clear space until you have guests?

posted by Luisa in Dallas on November 26th 2007 at 9:17am
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So...when is the new AT roll-out coming? I decided to not be a beta-tester (as if I needed more distractions at work).

But now I'm insanely curious. What do people think? When will I get to see it?

posted by JenPDX on November 26th 2007 at 9:25am
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JonathanB, I also vote for clear. Maybe at most a small storage ottomon, like a morroccan style pouf (can't remember the exact name) might look nice in your space.

posted by EastVillageAmy on November 26th 2007 at 9:35am
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JonathanB-I vote clear.

posted by Pixie on November 26th 2007 at 10:16am
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I am looking for an inexpensive mirrored medicine cabinet and bathroom light fixture for a small (7x5 with tub) bathroom. I've been looking online, but am not how much these things should cost for quality fixtures. Do any of you have recommendations? Thanks!

posted by katedet on November 26th 2007 at 10:35am
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does any1 know someone who can put together 3 pieces of wood and build me a table? a la the design style of the console runway table at cb2. it's almost perfect but a smidgen too narrow. i live in DC.


http://images.cb2.com/is/image/CB2/RunwayConsoleTbl3QSP05?$lg$

posted by SD913 on November 26th 2007 at 10:46am
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katedet ,

modernbath.com and u can shop by size. also i bought a new medicine cabinet at west elm on sale a month ago, works well in small space and only $79. see if they still have it on sale (comes in chocolate or white).

posted by SD913 on November 26th 2007 at 10:50am
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Cassis, I have a shelf with microwave above my stove. It does get greasy, so it's not the best solution, but it does the trick until I finally manage a complete remodel of my kitchen. I used a thick piece of wood on heavy brackets and gave it several coats of paint.

posted by Shawn on November 26th 2007 at 10:52am
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to keep ur bathroom mirror from getting foggy slather shaving cream on the mirrored surface and then wipe off. u'll never have a foggy mirror again.

posted by SD913 on November 26th 2007 at 11:02am
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Jonathan, I also vote for leaving the space clear.

Katedet, this is on the not-entirely-cheap side, but I found the best light fixture options for my very small bathroom on Rejuvenation.com.

posted by Jenny in DC on November 26th 2007 at 11:35am
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I'm looking for a wall-mounted plug-in lamp with a very long, preferably adjustable neck. I don't even know if this exists. I desperately need light over the section of the kitchen counter that sticks out between the kitchen and living room. As it is now you can't work in that section of the kitchen, it's all in shadow, and this will not work when we have 3 cooks making Christmas dinner. There's no fixture above the counter and no way to hang a pendant without ugly cords all over the place. So my idea is to mount a lamp on the soffit above the counter, which is about a foot and a half from the center of the counter. Ideas? Of course it has to be affordable, by which I mean cheap. (This is a temporary solution until I can afford an electrician to put in a fixture, probably in a year or 2.) Thanks!

posted by mjoe on November 26th 2007 at 11:52am
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I tried that shaving cream anti-fog thing. It worked -- for like a week.

posted by alexis on November 26th 2007 at 11:58am
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Thanks for the recommendations! These sites are great.

posted by katedet on November 26th 2007 at 11:58am
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johnathan, leave it clear.

i knew about anthropologie, but i wondered if there were some hidden sorces! i guess i'll stick with my first instinct; they have such beautiful things there!

posted by theambershow on November 26th 2007 at 12:10pm
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Hello all, I am new here and seem to be a little overwhelmed.. I was wondering if there was a thread or a posting area where I could post some pictures of my new apt and recieve help with paint colors and decorating ideas for some of our rooms. Thanks for your help and will continue on my own to search.

posted by hambone575 on November 26th 2007 at 1:08pm
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hambone575 -
Most people seem to create flicker accounts, and then post on the open thread w/ specific questions and links to the appropriate pictures. You can also post the link to your flicker account in your profile. However, before you do that, you might want to wait a few days - I'm not sure, but I thought the new site design, which was to be unveiled soon, was supposed to have a way of displaying your pictures in your profile.
If you have a big question, you can email it to the editors (I can't remember the email address right now, but its around her somewhere...).
Also, before asking a question, use the search box at the top of the page to make sure it hasn't already been asked. If it hasn't, or if the answer was not satisfactory, then use the open thread to ask away!

posted by Rosie on November 26th 2007 at 1:32pm
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mjoe--

Try Bellacor Lighting, Wall, Swing Arm and Plug-in. Lots to pick from.

But, how much of a difference in price do you predict this temporary solution to be, relative to hiring an electrician to install one relatively simple light. I say just bite the bullet. Less waste, too.

posted by patrick (the other one) on November 26th 2007 at 6:00pm
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mjoe-

Have you tried doing a google search for swing arm lamps that are wall mounted?

Something like:
http://tinyurl.com/yvafdv

Perhaps not the most stylish of choices, but there are some decent ideas in that lot to get the juices flowing.

If you get Elle Decor check out page 230 of the October issue. That is the lamp I thought of when I read your post. Beautiful, but not cheap!!

posted by Lori 2 on November 26th 2007 at 6:08pm
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Thanks, Shawn. I think that as long as it won't burn the building down, I'll do it.

posted by Cassis on November 27th 2007 at 5:45am
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mjoe, pottery barn teen has an accordion lamp that is wall-mounted and another task lamp that doesn't seem to come out as far but is more maneuverable:

http://www.pbteen.com/shop/lgt/lgttsk/index.cfm

posted by mrs_p on November 27th 2007 at 6:21am
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