Oh, Bed-Stuy...?
I love this apartment. It reminds me of the first apartment I had in college. It was basically just like this one and I have the BEST memories of that time. One of my goals now is to try to downsize from where I am. I have too much stuff and I need to get rid of some before I move out of here because getting a two bedroom apartment for myself is not an option I would consider. Once, it's kind of expensive, because the two bedroom apartments I like tend to be in new developments and they tend to be overpriced. Two, because the idea is to have a space that feels cohesive and comfortable, but manageable.
I want to have again a one bedroom apartment, not only because it's more affordable, but because I like the idea of compact living: having what I need and enjoying what I have. All I need is space for my books, my records and some plants. Would I enjoy a thousand square feet? Probably. But I'm sure I can make it work in six hundred. If I ever buy a house, I will probably go for the two bedrooms and one and a half bathroom distribution, but right now all I wanna do is live with what gives me joy. If I don't need it or I don't use it, I don't want it.
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this apartment, imho, is neither beautiful nor ugly. More than anything, (see @ 4:33) he has too many paintings on the walls. I would prefer 4 large paintings and that's it. But these are matters of taste.
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DeleteIt's a matter of taste. I like his collection, but I can see that having bigger artwork would make the wall more impactful. And the apartment to me is... homey?
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I kind of agree that it's a lot of stuff--no shade--and I like fewer things that inspire me more.
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I actually like his objects.
DeleteThey all seem to have a special meaning for him (and will come handy when he moves to a bigger apartment). I don't mind the 'collector' air of the place.
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Big says,
ReplyDeleteLess space doesn't always equate to fewer "things" as evidenced there. I could go back to under 900sf (like I had before marriage). But I absolutely need outdoor space. A private courtyard would be a must - or a balcony with enough privacy for my naked lifestyle. XOXO
I think 900 sf is a lot.
DeleteBut yes, having outdoor space is a big plus in any living situation. Something i don't think i'll get when i move back to an apartment...
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HuntleyBiGuy:
ReplyDeleteI really like this space. Some may think he has a lot of “stuff” but the things he has are personal and meaningful to him. It may be small but it works.
I also love his voice. And I know there is surfboarding on Lake Michigan here in the Chicago area, but it never occurred to me that it would be the same with New York.
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Same!
DeleteIf I were living in a smaller space, it would look just like this! LOL
I wonder about that surfboard, too!
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