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Wow Hobby that gold wall is grating. They don't use yellow in insane asylums because it is thought to be the most irritating color. Gold isn't far off.

Diddy, that teal couch looks stained and like it's perched on ... needles? I sometimes throw myself into a couch with abandon, and yours looks like it might snap if anyone bigger than a 6th grader did it.

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05-18-2009 , 01:33 PM

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I want to point out that I don't like What Zeno posted. I like minimalism and practicallity. I like having a soft couch and I like snuggling. I also do not have a camera.

Zeno did give a variety, some simpler than others. As much as I liked his first pic (not the linked one) though, the pillows were kind of a precious addition to the already over the top smack that the strong stripes were, and that couch would overwhelm a good many rooms/design schemes. Like you, I tend to go for minimalist/timeless ideas that don't require you build a room for them specifically.

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05-18-2009 , 01:35 PM

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Katy,

Diddy's been the only person to post a pic of a dresser. It's a nice dresser, though. Nothing to be ashamed of.

Agreed, but I was just talking to a designer the other day who said that brass hardware is out of fashion even on traditional furniture these days. Nowadays it's all about satin-finished brushed nickel, or other materials.

Personally, I think it's too minor a matter to let bother you or excite you either way.

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05-18-2009 , 01:36 PM

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jesus, lf, that does not count as furniture. That's your dirty laundry pile. YOU JUST POSTED A PIC OF YOUR DIRTY LAUNDRY PILE IN A THREAD FOR FURNITURE. what is wrong with you?

LOL.

Bachelor decoration for sure.

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05-18-2009 , 01:37 PM

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As much as I liked his first pic (not the linked one) though, the pillows were kind of a precious addition to the already over the top smack that the strong stripes were, and that couch would overwhelm a good many rooms/design schemes.

I really like the striped couch. It's beautiful.

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05-18-2009 , 01:38 PM

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The clothes monster is not a "pile". There are piles of clean and dirty laundry in the laundry room; the clothes monster is neither. It is its own distinct entity, and I most certainly consider it furniture.

What's your laundry doing in the laundry room? I thought laundry was only supposed to come there to visit.

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05-18-2009 , 01:47 PM

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It's gold, goddamit, not URIC YELLOW. It gives my living room a tropical feel.

I think it gives it an old lady feel. I can only picture someone's ancient auntie sitting on that couch, in front of that wall. The auntie who leaks a bit.

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05-18-2009 , 01:49 PM

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I really like the striped couch. It's beautiful.

It is, but the pillows are such an overt stylistic contrast that they took it over the top and made an extremely strong piece look a little precious in combination.

It definitely looks like great care would have to be taken in selecting and placing everything else so that it would not be an overwhelming presence in the room and wallop the eyes.

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05-18-2009 , 01:56 PM

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hm, you're not liking those pillows huh? i do agree that it is a very strong piece and would have to have the right kind of rug and furnishings to make it work. It would be a tricky piece to design around but i think my living room needs it!

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05-18-2009 , 02:11 PM

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Not so much dislike them as find them a stylistic opposite of the couch. I suppose the contrast is meant to be witty or daring. But it is more plonking. The pillows seem to be trying too hard. The couch is borderline trying too hard as it is, so it doesn't need to be pushed over the edge.

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05-18-2009 , 02:27 PM

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I don't have a camera, so i am going to copy/paste what I have, since none of it should be hard to find.

That was here when I moved in. It really is too filthy to use for anything but the random article of dirty clothing.

I got this from a restaurant. Non-payed for.

Bed is in all blue. No head rest either, not like any sane person would use those peices of wood as a head rest anyways, but still.. They terrible in my opinion.

And something like this, except it has flower pattern all over, it. Really ugly, IMO, but I got it off the curb also.

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05-18-2009 , 02:52 PM

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This is fun. Here are my contributions.

Bedroom:

Dining room/area

Living Room:

Basement

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05-18-2009 , 02:55 PM

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Oh, man, those pictures destroy my image of you, Fish.

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05-18-2009 , 03:01 PM

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Fish, your bed sure looks small, and you're not a small guy.

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05-18-2009 , 04:14 PM

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Oh, man, those pictures destroy my image of you, Fish.

You are kidding right? If not, How so.

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Fish, your bed sure looks small, and you're not a small guy.

It is actually a queen size. It looks smaller in the picture. Just enough room for fish and Fishette.

You could actually squeeze a few dogs in there as well but I have to draw the line somewhere.

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05-18-2009 , 04:33 PM

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You are kidding right? If not, How so.

Yes, please explain. That's essentially exactly how I would have figured Fish's house to look. Maybe a few more animals mounted on the wall, but pretty much spot-on.

Blarg, my couch is not stained. The spots were either on the camera lens or caused by the sun shining in from a window behind me when I took the picture. Also it's pretty sturdy for those saying the legs look weak. I've had sex on it before and it held up. I also flop on it daily (as I will be in an hour) and have had no problems.

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05-18-2009 , 04:35 PM

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You are kidding right? If not, How so.

I figured you would have a more cabin~like place. Lots of wood. Maybe a 10~rack on the wall. With all the nature posts and you living far away from civilization (Mc Donald's). But extra points on the pool table plus a bonus for it not being bar~style.

Just want to add that Landonfan did not disappoint.

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It is actually a queen size. It looks smaller in the picture. Just enough room for fish and Fishette.

You could actually squeeze a few dogs in there as well but I have to draw the line somewhere.

I have a queen. Not big enough for me.

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05-18-2009 , 04:46 PM

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I figured you would have a more cabin~like place. Lots of wood. Maybe a 10~rack on the wall. With all the nature posts and you living far away from civilization (Mc Donald's). But extra points on the pool table plus a bonus for it not being bar~style.

Just want to add that Landonfan did not disappoint.

I have a queen. Not big enough for me.

I do have a 5X5 (10 point eastern count) Whitetail mounted but have had a hard time finding a good spot where it will stay on the wall. I also have Fishette's 7X6 Muley at the Taxidermist. I am sure the wall space will be found for that one.

I would love to have had a full log home but that was just not in the picture. I let Fishette decorate the walls and well everything so paint color and all of that is her deal.

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05-18-2009 , 05:06 PM

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Fish, I love the wood door and the handle. Did you make it?

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05-18-2009 , 05:08 PM

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Fish,

Gun cabinet?

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05-18-2009 , 05:14 PM

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Some mid-century modern from the film Down With Love:

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05-18-2009 , 06:06 PM

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Fish, I love the wood door and the handle. Did you make it?

LOL, No the previous owner had that made. There is no outside door knob on that door, jst a knocker. Keeps the undesirables out.

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Fish,

Gun cabinet?

Actually we just moved a gun cabinet into the Living room/Kitchen area. My daughter actually made the darn thing. I have ot do a coupl eof things to finish it off so no guns in it yet but that is on my list of things to do when I get back.

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05-18-2009 , 06:06 PM

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PS. The TV stand was not made by a Quaker. I think it came from a miners shack.

Nah, it looks like one of those stands they mount A/C compressors on.

PS: Before I read this thread, I didn't know there were people who did not keep a designated chair in their bedroom for piling clothes on. (J.C.: ... a chair in their bedroom on which to pile clothes.) I suspect that everybody does this, but, for some strange reason, some are loathe to admit it.

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05-18-2009 , 06:10 PM

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Nah, it looks like one of those stands they mount A/C condensers on.

PS: Before I read this thread, I didn't know there were people who did not keep a designated chair in their bedroom for piling clothes on. (J.C.: ... a chair in their bedroom on which to pile clothes.) I suspect that everybody does this, but, for some strange reason, some are loathe to admit it.

LOL, Ours is actually a cedar chest at the foot of the bed. A chair would be too small.