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I'm a San Francisco native who has spent most of my life living in Victorians. I've always loved the Edwardian details of my apartment, but can't deny that the wall moldings have proved to be a challenge when it comes to hanging art.
The two photos I've included are snapped from the same apartment, a work-from-home interior designer (who's living in under 350 square feet!). Both are great solutions, and it's refreshing that they're drastically different! The first one (above) is a great example of throwing in your practicality hat and completely ignoring the square-esque shape of the molding and going wild with layering found objects and everyday inspiration. The result is a fantastic composition that constantly inspires this home office.
i love both solutions actually.
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I just went to look at an apartment this weekend that has amazing moldings just like this. I love them, but realize they're going to be a bit of a challenge. I'm going to bookmark this post. Thanks!
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The cool thing about the first photo (desk shot) is that it can continue to grow! I can totally see more things being added or taken away...!
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hahaha i don't know if that first room qualifies as a "home office"
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My old apartment was a tiny studio that had moldings slightly less ornate than these. But it was so small that there was no way I could live there without a Murphy Bed, so what I did was have it made of MDF and installed in such a way as to make it completely fit into the room as if it were part of the walls, and I applied the same moldings onto it as were elsewhere in the room. It really did help.
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