I really like the space, but I'm not seeing much personality here - The blue chairs against the white wall seem so rigid and the sectional blocks off the entire seating area.

If you rotated the entire seating area 90 degrees counterclockwise it could be so much more open and inviting.

BTW - Where are the pix of this curtain/divider and the kitchen or bedroom?

What a great space! The brick, those windows, the high ceilings - beautiful! I like what you've done with the living/dining room. Wish we could see pictures of the other areas.

i can enlarge thumbnail pix, but when click on enlarged pic, bigger image of 1st pic always shows up!

Definitely charming, and it has enormous potential - arched windows, brick walls, exposed timber, dark wood floors... I'm so jealous!!! But it looks bare, maybe because only 1 person lives there?

I'd like to see a little more of Mikki's character represented in art and books, and not as much of the building itself (ie the photo from the street). I'd much rather have seen the kitchen or bedroom.

It also feels very hard...I think curtains and rugs would help a whole lot, too.

For having virtually no budget, it's a pretty good start. I'd encourage you to keep collecting items as you can to add to your home.

Mikki,

I think you should find the "constructive" in everyone's criticism and enter again next year. You have a wonderful place and it just needs some personal touches.

I love those side chairs and the chandelier! Add some interest to the walls though.

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I agree great space and you have some really nice pieces just needs that extra wow personal touch.

I am not being mean here but I thought the mirror at the dining table especially if you sit at the end of the table is weird, unless you want to admire yourself or critique yourself while eating.

The blank walls are calling out for art.

Thanks for the votes and feedback everyone! I have been waiting to hang stuff up but haven't been in the place that long and I want to get my deposit back. Lol.. As for the mirror in the dining area... It was a rather plain and small area so I added it to make it feel more open... plus I love the mirror's frame... It would be even more blah without it. Trust me the last thing I want to do is watch myself eat! Lol...

Beautiful...

Looks really nice:)

Given your restrained budget, Miki, this is a standing ovation! I would have never guessed that you had limited resources. I love the pair of grey upholstered chairs. Super, super cute! You will just keep making it better and better. You dining room looks like an ideal place to hang and enjoy a great meal with friends. Bravo!

What a cool spot you've got! I love exposed brick, and the big windows are awesome too.

I love the big white couch. I could hang out there all day. And the bathroom is great too. Wish I could have seen the kitchen...

One suggestion (and perhaps you're working on it with the budget issue) I would hang a nice big piece of art above those two blue chairs (which are pretty cool themselves). I personally don't think brick needs to be decorated, but a big blank white wall usually does.

Thanks for sharing your home!

I'm annoyed that my earlier comment here was disposed of - I thought that giving advice on moving the furniture to open up the space was constructive...

to be honest, the decor is not very exciting, but you have such a beautiful space. i love the brick walls and windows, and the bathroom is gorgeous.

Love that brick wall.

Nice place. The building has a lot of character.
(I think I live two blocks from you.)

Cheers!

What an incredible space! I think you could do anything to it and it would look cool.

Hey Mikki, Looks great(;

I agree, the space is amazing, the windows and the brick!

...would have liked to see the kitchen or bedroom though instead.

Either way, still love what I did get to see =)

Love that couch, where did you get it?

I got the couch from slumberland. Thanks!