This is a great theme -- but to make the most of it we're going to need reader submissions! All you renters out there: read this definition, and then tell us we're not talking about you:
Reversible Dcor = all the things you do to make a rented space beautiful and workable without jeopardizing your security deposit.
Last week generated great gobs of rental woes, peeves, and suggestions...now let's see some real-life examples! If you're stumped by the limitations of your lease, we'll try to find a fix, and if you've emerged victorious, share your glory! Send dilemmas, images, ideas, and favorite resources to us here for posting, at sf (at) apartmenttherapy (dot) com.
OOOOOO! I want that lamp! Where can I get it? When can I get it? How can I get it? Inquiring minds want to know.
I saw very similar one at ABC Carpet and Home in NYC.
hi ebrown. it actually came with the apartment - i swapped it in return for the former tenants not having to do a final cleaning. i got someone to clean and got to keep the fixture. it's Venetian Glass. They got it at the funky store on Fillmore Street between Washington & Clay on the east side of the street. i never have been able to figure out the name of the place, but there's all sorts of chandeliers in the window so i think you'll recognize it.
Any body checked this designer?
http://www.vicentewolfassociates.com/index_.html
I think he can be a textbook for the reversible decor! He is using the white wall beautifully.
Those hundai chandeliers cost like $800. I was just looking at them in ABC last week. I did see two milk colored ones in the window of HomeWorks earlier this year. But didn't inquire.
Here's a possible reversable flooring idea that seems pretty cool...
Magnetic Leather Wall and Floor Tiles from Blackstock Leather
http://www.trendir.com/archives/000677.html
I rent, but I purposely look for places where they let you paint, change light-fixtures, etc. However, one place where I wasn't actually allowed to paint, I got those wire things from IKEA that you can use instead of curtain rods ... I attached them to the top corner of each wall, and draped the rooms in fabric. In front of that I hung, artwork, etc.
It added color/texture ... took 15 minutes to undo when I moved out ... and it actually looked totally luxe ... like I'd done it on purpose (i.e. instead of WANTING to paint.)