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Well done you. I like.

Great apartment. I love the green in the living room. What color/brand paint did you use?

Looks great. I am particularly impressed by your kitchen. Which fridge is that? It looks like it is counter depth, is it?

It's perfectly fine (the kitchen's lovely), but not knocking my socks off at all. I'd love to see a shot of the bedroom.

it's nice.
but your friends should tell you to get rid of the torchiere light fixture.

Looks like every suburban home. Isn't this the reason people move into the city.

when do you move in?

did i miss #39?

I think you need something above your couch. Maybe a big painting, or a mirror.

are you allowed to paint? i think the creme/yellow color is too close to your furniture and it makes the space look washed out and drab... i love your pieces i just think theyre getting lost.

i light crisp aqua would look great in the kitchen or maybe a light grey/blue in the living room

great canvas though!

I don't usually like spaces this sparse, but yours is pleasant and inviting.

k - hmmm, the mystery of the missing 39...I bet it was a winner, too!

I like this place. Entry through kitchen gives a homey feeling - like when you were a kid and the back door (ours was inthe kitchen) was the only way in after a great day playing outside.

I like the stripe of green inthe archway.

Where did the bookcase/entertainment stand come from?

I like your place.

The kitchen is perfectly, but it doesn't solve the problem of it being the first thing you see upon entering. I would have opted for doors or shutters, perhaps on just one side, to create the illusion of closets.

Overall quite handsome, but it needs art and/or other touches of individuality.

...kitchen is perfectly fine, but it doesn't...


I ought to try proofreading before submiting!

I think its a typo - on the contest page, "New York Guy's Serene Oasis" is listed as #39....

this looks like a catalog for prefurnished condo - no character.

This is a good example of how to create a sparsely furnished space without it feeling sterile. Very well done!

your apartment is crying for some art!!

i like the subway tiles in the kitchen and the Wassily chairs...otheriwse, its sorta..."safe".

Well done considering you did a gut remodel. Did you do the demo and reno yourself? I'd love to see pictures of the construction phase if you have any.

"Insta-finalist".

Definitely has potential. I like the clean lines and lack of clutter, but it needs some art above the couch and the dining area to add some depth and character.

I think you handled your kitchen situation beautifully, and I always like to see places in my very own nabe! Second all the votes above for some artwork above the couch. Would generally love to know how you manage such an uncluttered life... perhaps because you don't have as many shoes as i do?

This has a neat kitchen (esp. given its double duty), and an interesting interplay of woods, but it's a little jarring to me how tight the dining set is on the back of the Wassily chairs in the living room - and the fact that the Wassily chairs and sofa don't actually overlap the living room rug at all - not to mention the aforementioned lack of art on the walls.

Maybe it's just me, too, but the stainless fridge just seems so huge (and out of scale) for 1-2 person apartment, and again, really kind of jars against the cohesivness of the cabinets. The placement of the subway tile on that wall, and slate floor vs. the wood in the living room, also just don't seem to "hum" together like they could.

Not to be huge negative nelly or anything - but those were my honest reactions to the otherwise full-of-potential space you've created. Maybe I just need a glass or wine or two or something :)

Sincerely, thanks for sharing.

Good start.

Expose yourself to art. Pick out a few favorite pieces (need a large one over the couch) and add them to your walls to personalize and enliven your home.

Touches of texture (rugs,throws, wooden sculpture, etc.) would also add warmth and interest.

I realize you need to keep the kitchen spotless because it's right at the entry and is the first thing visitors see. Keeping it bare is one solution, but how about adding just one touch: vase of colorful fresh flowers on the counter. Try it; you'll love it.

Thanks for inviting us in.

love the book case in the living area

It just seems very average. I like the barstools though.

Hi all,
thanks for everyone's comments!
Accent wall paint is Ben.Moore olive branch, fridge is fisher peykell,
I did a bit of the demo but did hire a contractor for the kitchen.
I definitely agree with the comments re. adding art on walls and "personalizing" space...but after going thru the gut entry kitchen reno last summer, I needed a break from thinking about anything beyond what I now have in the space...and accessorizing and artwork takes me forever to decide on, guess shouldve waited another year to enter!..
framed mirror above couch is on the way:)
oh- the bookcase is from workbench which I think went out of business last year, it was a good place to buy moderately priced modern furniture.

Olivia-
the fridge is close to counter depth but not quite- front of door sticks 1 inch in front counter and handle another couple of inches. I especially liked as it has a nicely textured side panel as opposed to the textured black that most other ss fridges have. and I didnt want a wood side panel covering it.
nyguy

Too plain and sparse for my personal taste, although the materials, lighting & color are all very nice. I feel as if it lacks the personality of the dweller. I think this place needs a lot more art on the walls. These photos make them look almost completely bare, and if there were art I think it would warm the place up with a bit.

Hey nyguy, where is the two-toned pillow on the sofa from? Those are gorgeous colors together.

Patrick,
The two toned rust red & olive green ultrasuede pillows are custom along with the camel sofa. It's a larry laslo design made for "directional". I ordered it a few yrs back from the ground flr showroom at 200 lexington the name of which escaples me .... The other greenish pillow with the floral fabric I picked up from bed bath & beyond...also ultrasuede. a great fabric- washable!

I like the bookcase tv stand so much I spent half the evening trying to find one like it. --oh well.

I like the colors a lot (warm & inviting)!
The kitchen is just magnificent.

Your place is peaceful and serene as it is.
The choice of colors is consistent with the theme of serenity.
I like the clean, no clutter space, (in such a small area), a contrast to the caotic city outside.
I would not clutter your walls , keep it as sparse as possible,
you achieved a quite slice in a noisy city,

ENJOY IT ............

Cora

Small, peaceful, soothing colors, great place to be after a hectic day @ work,
Love it
Corinne

soft colors and clutter free space makes this place very comfortable,
Like it very much

Nino