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Title: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 05:26:01 AM
I am on the verge of hiring an interior decorator firm to help me finish/decorate my flat, and one flat I always liked was Brian's flat on the American version of Queer As Folk. The pictures of the flat (industrial loft style) can be found here:

http://www.angelfire.com/home/qaf/theloft.html

What do you think (and yeah, I know it's ultimately about what *I* like, but let me know what your opinions about a decor like this would be)?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 10, 2011, 05:34:57 AM
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Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Josquius on May 10, 2011, 05:37:38 AM
Looks somewhat cool, but...not very homely.
Such a style in a games room or the like would be good but to sleep and relax in such a place? Nah.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 10, 2011, 05:40:28 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 10, 2011, 05:37:38 AM
Looks somewhat cool, but...not very homely.
Such a style in a games room or the like would be good but to sleep and relax in such a place? Nah.

Yeah, while I do appreciate a really cool looking loft, it would take some time getting used to sleeping in a place like that.  One step up from a cot in a Red Cross shelter set up in the local high school gym.  Get some dividers, for god's sake.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Queequeg on May 10, 2011, 05:45:06 AM
Jesus Fuck, no, it's hideous and dark.  It looks like some combination of a an art studio from the early 90s and the living quarters of the Battlestar Galactica.  What kind of homosexual are you?  If you have that much money you can do a lot better.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 10, 2011, 05:50:31 AM
Quote from: Queequeg on May 10, 2011, 05:45:06 AM
Jesus Fuck, no, it's hideous and dark.  It looks like some combination of a an art studio from the early 90s and the living quarters of the Battlestar Galactica.

:lol:

Aren't lofts traditionally bright, airy places?  Unlike that Goth Chat one Marti has the link for?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Queequeg on May 10, 2011, 06:00:48 AM
Honestly, Marty, this is a terrible idea.  Any guy you bring home is going to get one look bland chair covered in an even duller fabric (http://64.19.142.10/www.angelfire.com/home/qaf/images/loft_desk.JPG) and convinced that you are about as gay as a coked up Bill Clinton set loose on a Varsity Cheerleader team filled exclusively with slightly chunky 17-18 year olds. 
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Larch on May 10, 2011, 06:03:09 AM
I always thought that TV shows and movies loved lofts so much because it must be really easy to film on them. They don't seem so well suited for actually living on them. Just thinking of the heating bills would send Mono into a frenzy.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Brazen on May 10, 2011, 07:06:55 AM
They've taken a massive, light and airy space and made it look dark and dingy. It also looks half-finished, like everything's under sheets until the decorator comes round. And you'd have to get rid of your cheetah-print fleece blanket.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 07:17:00 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 10, 2011, 05:34:57 AM
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:D
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Ed Anger on May 10, 2011, 07:44:31 AM
I'm going to ignore the thread subject, and give an off the wall recommendation. It is the Languish way.

70's decor. You'd love it.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lkhflk48ge1qgug2ko1_500.jpg&hash=71667b2ad3db3742ed2ba5aaeedc2d4eca4b9dc6)
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 07:54:37 AM
Hate it.  Boring colors and dark. 
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Faeelin on May 10, 2011, 08:01:50 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 07:54:37 AM
Hate it.  Boring colors and dark.

What are you, Puerto Rican?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 08:07:19 AM
Quote from: Faeelin on May 10, 2011, 08:01:50 AM
What are you, Puerto Rican?

:unsure:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 08:17:08 AM
Quote from: Brazen on May 10, 2011, 07:06:55 AM
And you'd have to get rid of your cheetah-print fleece blanket.

:weep: Think of the fleece Marty!
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 08:18:30 AM
Quote from: The Larch on May 10, 2011, 06:03:09 AM
I always thought that TV shows and movies loved lofts so much because it must be really easy to film on them.

Especially when they have a show about a young kid struggling in New York City...when a loft like that would be out of the price range of a Wall Street investment banker.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Josquius on May 10, 2011, 08:39:07 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 08:18:30 AM
Quote from: The Larch on May 10, 2011, 06:03:09 AM
I always thought that TV shows and movies loved lofts so much because it must be really easy to film on them.

Especially when they have a show about a young kid struggling in New York City...when a loft like that would be out of the price range of a Wall Street investment banker.
Always annoyed me that, how such supposidely poor and struggling people on TV have such awesome places to live.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: ulmont on May 10, 2011, 09:06:11 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 05:26:01 AM
What do you think (and yeah, I know it's ultimately about what *I* like, but let me know what your opinions about a decor like this would be)?

If the bed was in a separate area (built-in second floor, divided, or something), it would be pretty nice.  Requires serious discipline to keep junk from getting everywhere though.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Slargos on May 10, 2011, 09:07:55 AM
Too dark.

Too cluttered.

But that's just like, my opinion, man.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Larch on May 10, 2011, 11:07:50 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 08:18:30 AM
Quote from: The Larch on May 10, 2011, 06:03:09 AM
I always thought that TV shows and movies loved lofts so much because it must be really easy to film on them.

Especially when they have a show about a young kid struggling in New York City...when a loft like that would be out of the price range of a Wall Street investment banker.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FriendsRentControl (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FriendsRentControl)
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 11:10:13 AM
Ok, from your reaction, I guess that my decision to hire an interior decorator firm is a good one, since apparently I don't know shit about interior decorating.

Another proof I'm not gay. :(
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 11:20:28 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 11:10:13 AM
Ok, from your reaction, I guess that my decision to hire an interior decorator firm is a good one, since apparently I don't know shit about interior decorating.

Another proof I'm not gay. :(

:console:

Not every gay man is gay in precisely the same way Marty :P
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Brain on May 10, 2011, 11:52:20 AM
Paint your walls black and start listening to annoying crap music. Er, just paint your walls black.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: katmai on May 10, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
I thought Marti left?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Richard Hakluyt on May 10, 2011, 01:16:37 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 10, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
I thought Marti left?

No, that was a prank.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: HVC on May 10, 2011, 02:02:02 PM
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on May 10, 2011, 01:16:37 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 10, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
I thought Marti left?

No, that was a prank.

:lol:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: MadImmortalMan on May 10, 2011, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: Valmy on May 10, 2011, 07:54:37 AM
Hate it.  Boring colors and dark.

I kinda like it. Except for the chair with a sheet over it.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 10, 2011, 02:51:36 PM
I would buy functional shit with random unobtrusive designs. I would not want a glass wall around my bedroom(or anywhere else for that matter).
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Barrister on May 10, 2011, 02:58:49 PM
What the hell, I'll give a serious answer.

The general "loft" look can be nice.  Big hardwood floors, lots of exposed brick and support beams, open layout.  That all is very nice.

All in all though it's rather over-done - which makes sense for a tv set.

And the bedroom is atrocious.

I don't think I could ever possibly justify to myself paying for a decorator.  You know what you like - go out and get it.  I'd always be afraid the designer is going to give me what  they think looks good, rather than what I think looks good.

Of course if I ever got to design a house from scratch it'd probably end up looking like a hunting lodge. :Canuck:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 03:00:54 PM
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on May 10, 2011, 01:16:37 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 10, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
I thought Marti left?

No, that was a prank.

This.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Brain on May 10, 2011, 03:17:50 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 10, 2011, 02:58:49 PM
  Big hardwood floors, lots of exposed brick and support beams,

Can you gay it down a bit, please.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: dps on May 10, 2011, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 10, 2011, 02:51:36 PM
I would not want a glass wall around my bedroom(or anywhere else for that matter).

Aside from aesthetics, it's a fucking nasty accident waiting to happen.  I wouldn't have a glass-top table of any kind, either.

I do like the hardwood floors, in theory.  In practice, they're high-maintenance.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Caliga on May 10, 2011, 04:16:28 PM
Quote from: dps on May 10, 2011, 04:15:04 PM
Aside from aesthetics, it's a fucking nasty accident waiting to happen.  I wouldn't have a glass-top table of any kind, either.
I have a glass-top table in my kitchen dining area and it's been fine.  Kind of a bitch to clean though, or rather it needs constant cleaning.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 10, 2011, 06:30:04 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 10, 2011, 03:00:54 PM
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on May 10, 2011, 01:16:37 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 10, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
I thought Marti left?

No, that was a prank.

This.

A counter-prank!  Oh, those wiley Poles and their lawyerly doubletalk!
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: alfred russel on May 10, 2011, 06:42:56 PM
When I tried to open Marti's link, it was blocked by my workfilter with this message: ""Adult/Mature Content;LGBT".
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Ed Anger on May 10, 2011, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on May 10, 2011, 06:42:56 PM
When I tried to open Marti's link, it was blocked by my workfilter with this message: ""Adult/Mature Content;LGBT".

LOL. The Gaydar software works.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: BuddhaRhubarb on May 10, 2011, 08:05:52 PM
I like the shower, but the rest, too 90's looking. depressing, that was a crappy decade.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 09:46:19 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on May 10, 2011, 06:42:56 PM
When I tried to open Marti's link, it was blocked by my workfilter with this message: ""Adult/Mature Content;LGBT".
Wow, that's pretty retarded. Does it mean that your work filter would block, e.g. websites dedicated to gay rights issues?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:25:56 AM
What about something like this (this is not a single flat, btw, just an inspiration/style):

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bankier.pl%2Fstatic%2Fatt%2F44000%2F1742460_lofty2.jpg&hash=85eec6b7239956488d3c78f935a05c046cd0cb2a)

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbabeczkaa.blox.pl%2Fresource%2F00_Bruno_Erpicum_Dusseldorf_loft.jpg&hash=9a34130db1d66e98679ca1170d4c671603cbd0b8)

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inlocum.com%2FPhotos%2FPropertyImages%2F2628.jpeg&hash=54757d4f26c26bbc4099162ba7f446485e1e359c)

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budnet.pl%2Fzdjecia%2FCega_nada_charakter_eklektycznym_wntrzomduze.jpg&hash=1582d38d2b533fc573b07d15dc962944cb009ea7)

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I like bricks.  :hmm:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Queequeg on May 11, 2011, 11:32:34 AM
Way better.  The first is actually kind of tasteful.

Whenever I'm looking for interior decorating inspiration, I check out Design Within Reach. (http://www.dwr.com/)  Somewhat ironically out of my reach, but it's a style I love (mostly Retro-Modern.) 
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Brain on May 11, 2011, 11:35:21 AM
Did anyone mention the redecorating scene from Wall Street yet?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Josquius on May 11, 2011, 11:40:22 AM
Quote from: Queequeg on May 11, 2011, 11:32:34 AM
Way better.  The first is actually kind of tasteful.

Whenever I'm looking for interior decorating inspiration, I check out Design Within Reach. (http://www.dwr.com/)  Somewhat ironically out of my reach, but it's a style I love (mostly Retro-Modern.) 
Agreed. Except for the art work about the place its kind of nice. Not sure about bare bricks in the bedroom though, especially in Poland, kinda cold.

I notice a lack of storage space though...
Kind of nice for a crashpad in the city for some rich dude with his real house elsewhere but for someone with all the baggage of life in that place?...
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:40:52 AM
Quote from: Queequeg on May 11, 2011, 11:32:34 AM
Way better.  The first is actually kind of tasteful.

Whenever I'm looking for interior decorating inspiration, I check out Design Within Reach. (http://www.dwr.com/)  Somewhat ironically out of my reach, but it's a style I love (mostly Retro-Modern.)

Yeah, it's nice. In terms of colour/layout, I actually like the third one the most, although I would probably go for something slightly less "raw" (e.g. instead of naked grey walls, some sort of grey paint etc.)
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:42:25 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 11, 2011, 11:40:22 AM
Quote from: Queequeg on May 11, 2011, 11:32:34 AM
Way better.  The first is actually kind of tasteful.

Whenever I'm looking for interior decorating inspiration, I check out Design Within Reach. (http://www.dwr.com/)  Somewhat ironically out of my reach, but it's a style I love (mostly Retro-Modern.) 
Agreed. Except for the art work about the place its kind of nice. Not sure about bare bricks in the bedroom though, especially in Poland, kinda cold.

I notice a lack of storage space though...
Kind of nice for a crashpad in the city for some rich dude with his real house elsewhere but for someone with all the baggage of life in that place?...

Well, as I said, it's more about style than what goes where. I have two bedrooms and will have a large storage wardrobe in the hall, so there should be enough space for that.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Razgovory on May 11, 2011, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: The Brain on May 10, 2011, 11:52:20 AM
Paint your walls black and start listening to annoying crap music. Er, just paint your walls black.

When I went off to college my brother painted my walls black, which was odd since they were wood panel.  I painted them white so I could see where the fuck I was going.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:51:20 AM
Here's the plan of the flat for reference:

TARAS means BALCONY
POKOJ means ROOM
POKOJ DZIENNY means LIVING ROOM
KUCHNIA means KITCHEN
LAZIENKA means BATHROOM
KORYTARZ means CORRIDOR/HALL

I am planning to knock down the wall between the kitchen and the living room and have an "island" style kitchen unit there. I could divide the living room in two (where the semi-wall is) with a tv stand, like in one of the pictures, too.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 11, 2011, 11:59:48 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:25:56 AM
I like bricks.  :hmm:

Exposed brick is a lot like IKEA;  after a certain age/income level, you outgrow it.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grey Fox on May 11, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
2 Bathrooms & a retarded kitchen.

Euros.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: katmai on May 11, 2011, 12:12:45 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on May 11, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
2 Bathrooms & a retarded kitchen.

Euros.
?
One is a master/ private bathroom
Other is the public one. Sides it is a two bedroom loft so what is wrong with two bathrooms ya freaky quacker.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grey Fox on May 11, 2011, 12:18:24 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 11, 2011, 12:12:45 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on May 11, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
2 Bathrooms & a retarded kitchen.

Euros.
?
One is a master/ private bathroom
Other is the public one. Sides it is a two bedroom loft so what is wrong with two bathrooms ya freaky quacker.

Nothing in it self. It's couple with the retarded kitchen that it comes an issue. The floor plan could be designed better to have more kitchen room instead of a 2nd bathroom.

Also, I think that in 1000 sq feet apartment 2 bathroom is a waste of time/space. There's 1 in mine & I really don't see the need of a 2nd one.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 12:22:06 PM
Everyone I asked has stressed the importance of two bathrooms, both for guests and for living with someone (hint: at least one at all times does not smell like shit).
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: katmai on May 11, 2011, 12:25:03 PM
Well if you clean them it is amazing how they won't smell like shit.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: garbon on May 11, 2011, 02:07:13 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 11, 2011, 12:25:03 PM
Well if you clean them it is amazing how they won't smell like shit.

Seriously...
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Barrister on May 11, 2011, 02:16:22 PM
I dunno Marty - the whole "loft" look is all about big open spaces, and your new condo seems really small...
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Camerus on May 11, 2011, 02:23:05 PM
The original flat looks like the set of a bad vampire movie.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 11, 2011, 03:01:38 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 11, 2011, 12:25:03 PM
Well if you clean them it is amazing how they won't smell like shit.

:secret: It will still smell like shit when it's just been used.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 03:32:38 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 11, 2011, 02:16:22 PM
I dunno Marty - the whole "loft" look is all about big open spaces, and your new condo seems really small...

Uhm dude, it's 100 square metres. You will hardly find anything bigger in Europe.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Malthus on May 11, 2011, 03:37:50 PM
I prefer the "KUCHNIA" to be open-concept with the "POKOJ DZIENNY". It totally agree with your plan to knock down that wall.

It isn't in my house, and the confining/pokey kitchen is something I intend to remedy with an addition ...
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Monoriu on May 11, 2011, 03:57:52 PM
A home purchaser has responsibility to maintain the same decoration and layout as the intention of the original developer.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Malthus on May 11, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on May 11, 2011, 03:57:52 PM
A home purchaser has responsibility to maintain the same decoration and layout as the intention of the original developer.

I'd find that a trifle difficult - my home was built in 1932.  :D
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Monoriu on May 11, 2011, 04:01:18 PM
Quote from: Malthus on May 11, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on May 11, 2011, 03:57:52 PM
A home purchaser has responsibility to maintain the same decoration and layout as the intention of the original developer.

I'd find that a trifle difficult - my home was built in 1932.  :D

And my wife has declared that if I say that again she will seek a divorce  :Embarrass:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Larch on May 11, 2011, 04:05:11 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on May 11, 2011, 03:57:52 PM
A home purchaser has responsibility to maintain the same decoration and layout as the intention of the original developer.

As soon as you purchase it it's yours to do as you please.

As long as it's not a landmark building, or something, of course.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 11, 2011, 05:03:59 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 03:32:38 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 11, 2011, 02:16:22 PM
I dunno Marty - the whole "loft" look is all about big open spaces, and your new condo seems really small...

Uhm dude, it's 100 square metres. You will hardly find anything bigger in Europe.

What's that in Earth measurements?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Ed Anger on May 11, 2011, 05:07:36 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 11, 2011, 05:03:59 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 03:32:38 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 11, 2011, 02:16:22 PM
I dunno Marty - the whole "loft" look is all about big open spaces, and your new condo seems really small...

Uhm dude, it's 100 square metres. You will hardly find anything bigger in Europe.

What's that in Earth measurements?

100 m² = 1076.391 ft²

He'd get overexcited about 1000 sq feet.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
 :lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 12, 2011, 02:47:34 AM
It's big enough for 5 or 6 Chinese civil servants.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Razgovory on May 12, 2011, 02:55:47 AM
So where are you going to put the hamster wheel?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Ideologue on May 12, 2011, 03:09:23 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
:lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.

1000ft^2 isn't small for one person, to be sure.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Pedrito on May 12, 2011, 03:43:52 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 11, 2011, 02:16:22 PM
I dunno Marty - the whole "loft" look is all about big open spaces, and your new condo seems really small...
I agree; the spaces in your apartment, although rather big, are too small to fit with the kind of decoration you like.
Very important What's the ceiling height? And is the living room luminous enough? If you plan to decorate with bricks, but you don't have a large room with high ceilings and wide windows, you'll risk ending with a place that looks more a wine cellar than a loft.

L.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Larch on May 12, 2011, 03:55:58 AM
If you get into full wall-tearing mode, I'd also think about scrapping the separation with the corridor and that silly wall between the windows in the living room, in order to maximize the open space thingie.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: katmai on May 12, 2011, 04:01:44 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 11, 2011, 11:59:48 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:25:56 AM
I like bricks.  :hmm:

Exposed brick is a lot like IKEA;  after a certain age/income level, you outgrow it.
If the place he was moving into then sure brick is fine. But is he planning to actually put brick over the walls?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 04:18:41 AM
Quote from: Pedrito on May 12, 2011, 03:43:52 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 11, 2011, 02:16:22 PM
I dunno Marty - the whole "loft" look is all about big open spaces, and your new condo seems really small...
I agree; the spaces in your apartment, although rather big, are too small to fit with the kind of decoration you like.
Very important What's the ceiling height? And is the living room luminous enough? If you plan to decorate with bricks, but you don't have a large room with high ceilings and wide windows, you'll risk ending with a place that looks more a wine cellar than a loft.

L.

That is why I am paying $6000 to an interior decorator - to make sure whatever I have in mind looks good in the space I have. ;)
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 06:03:05 AM
Quote from: Monoriu on May 11, 2011, 03:57:52 PM
A home purchaser has responsibility to maintain the same decoration and layout as the intention of the original developer.

What if the developer had no intention in decoration?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grallon on May 12, 2011, 06:43:31 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 12:22:06 PM
Everyone I asked ...



Aren't you supposed to leave?  <_<

You know, I was against the prank when I realized it was one devised for the sole purpose of ostracizing you.  Now somebody else has been banned, for your sake, while you come back in here to 'entertain' us with the above inanities.   You either have no pride or no shame.  Is it inborn or is that the consequence of your bed practices?





G.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 06:58:48 AM
Some people don't understand a joke, even when they are not part of it.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Caliga on May 12, 2011, 07:08:13 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 12:22:06 PM
Everyone I asked has stressed the importance of two bathrooms, both for guests and for living with someone (hint: at least one at all times does not smell like shit).
I agree with this.  I don't allow the rabble to use my master bathroom.  That throne is reserved for me.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Ed Anger on May 12, 2011, 07:16:49 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 12, 2011, 07:08:13 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 12:22:06 PM
Everyone I asked has stressed the importance of two bathrooms, both for guests and for living with someone (hint: at least one at all times does not smell like shit).
I agree with this.  I don't allow the rabble to use my master bathroom.  That throne is reserved for me.

Hell, guests can't even access the master suite in my house.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Caliga on May 12, 2011, 07:18:05 AM
 :hmm: I don't have a rule against that, but there's really no reason for anyone but me and Princesca to go in there.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 12, 2011, 07:18:36 AM
Quote from: katmai on May 12, 2011, 04:01:44 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 11, 2011, 11:59:48 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 11, 2011, 11:25:56 AM
I like bricks.  :hmm:

Exposed brick is a lot like IKEA;  after a certain age/income level, you outgrow it.
If the place he was moving into then sure brick is fine. But is he planning to actually put brick over the walls?

That's even stupider.

Besides, brick is nothing but dust.  A nice, fine layer of silt develops on your shit every 2 days.  Annoying.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Ed Anger on May 12, 2011, 07:19:50 AM
I keep guests in reservations.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Brazen on May 12, 2011, 07:20:27 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 12, 2011, 07:18:36 AM
Besides, brick is nothing but dust.  A nice, fine layer of silt develops on your shit every 2 days.  Annoying.
This. And graze you every time you walk into it. And no fun to lean against for standing up sex.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:07:36 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
:lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.

I'm finding it hard enough living in a Canadian city.  1500 sq ft. house is not what I would call large by any stretch... <_<

Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 09:27:54 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:07:36 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
:lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.

I'm finding it hard enough living in a Canadian city.  1500 sq ft. house is not what I would call large by any stretch... <_<

Do you have the equivalent in the basement?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:30:29 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 09:27:54 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:07:36 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
:lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.

I'm finding it hard enough living in a Canadian city.  1500 sq ft. house is not what I would call large by any stretch... <_<

Do you have the equivalent in the basement?

Not quite, but the footage doesn't include the basement.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 09:32:02 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:30:29 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 09:27:54 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:07:36 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
:lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.

I'm finding it hard enough living in a Canadian city.  1500 sq ft. house is not what I would call large by any stretch... <_<

Do you have the equivalent in the basement?

Not quite, but the footage doesn't include the basement.

I wonder why.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 09:32:02 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:30:29 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on May 12, 2011, 09:27:54 AM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:07:36 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 02:20:35 AM
:lol:

But seriously, if you think that a 1000 sq. feet condo is small, you shouldn't really come to live in a European city.

I'm finding it hard enough living in a Canadian city.  1500 sq ft. house is not what I would call large by any stretch... <_<

Do you have the equivalent in the basement?

Not quite, but the footage doesn't include the basement.

I wonder why.

I dunno, but square footage never includes the basement.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: MadImmortalMan on May 13, 2011, 05:49:48 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:39:02 AM
I dunno, but square footage never includes the basement.


Unless they are furnished.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Razgovory on May 13, 2011, 06:21:53 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:39:02 AM


I dunno, but square footage never includes the basement.

I find the idea that I'm living in "non-space" somewhat distressing.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: dps on May 13, 2011, 07:28:46 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 04:18:41 AM

That is why I am paying $6000 to an interior decorator - to make sure whatever I have in mind looks good in the space I have. ;)

It's fine to get professional assistance (and it's even fine to get our opinions), but remember that in the final tally, the decorator works for you and is being paid to realize your vison for the place, and you're the one that has to live with the result, not the decorator.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: MadImmortalMan on May 13, 2011, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 13, 2011, 06:21:53 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:39:02 AM


I dunno, but square footage never includes the basement.

I find the idea that I'm living in "non-space" somewhat distressing.

Well, at least you know the Confederacy will never rise there...
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: sbr on May 14, 2011, 12:44:08 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 13, 2011, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 13, 2011, 06:21:53 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 12, 2011, 09:39:02 AM


I dunno, but square footage never includes the basement.

I find the idea that I'm living in "non-space" somewhat distressing.

Well, at least you know the Confederacy will never rise there...

:lol:

Fucking new page. :mad:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 14, 2011, 02:29:15 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 12, 2011, 04:18:41 AM

That is why I am paying $6000 to an interior decorator - to make sure whatever I have in mind looks good in the space I have. ;)

You're paying somebody $6000 to tell you what curtains to buy? I'll do it for 3k. :shifty:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 14, 2011, 03:32:36 AM
Already got several offers like that.  :lol:

Anyway, their offer includes, once I accept the final 3d "visualisation" they prepare in consultation with me, a complete set of plans for everything, including hanging ceilings, lightning, custom made furniture etc. After that I technically just need a robot to do and fit it all.
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Brain on May 14, 2011, 03:35:16 AM
How much is the robot?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: katmai on May 14, 2011, 03:37:08 AM
Quote from: The Brain on May 14, 2011, 03:35:16 AM
How much is the robot?
First t was the farm animals, now it's the robots!
Does your insatiable appetite know no bounds?
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: Martinus on May 14, 2011, 03:38:33 AM
Quote from: The Brain on May 14, 2011, 03:35:16 AM
How much is the robot?

Filthy robosexual.  :mad:
Title: Re: Would you decorate a flat like that?
Post by: The Brain on May 14, 2011, 03:38:53 AM
Quote from: katmai on May 14, 2011, 03:37:08 AM
Quote from: The Brain on May 14, 2011, 03:35:16 AM
How much is the robot?
First t was the farm animals, now it's the robots!
Does your insatiable appetite know no bounds?

Don't worry, you're not at risk.