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Living in a loft and simplifying
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ie: From wall to wall inside the wardrobe. From front to back. From hole to hole.
Then just take in a measuring tape when you go and see what will fit. I think they also have measuring tapes for you to use there.. at the very least the paper ones at the front before you go in.
But uh, yeah. Keep us updated.
I pronounce it bee-log.
I actually got my hair cut from that Salon last week. They kind of do a lot of wig work for drag shows, which might explain the photo. They're a really great salon, though, and the hope is that it will bring a good, established clientele to an area that's...let's just say kind of sketchy.
And yeah, party at my place if any of you venture out to Reno!
Entrance with art wall:
Wardrobes and room area:
Living room:
My desk and computer
Desk part two because I love the desk:
Kitchen and dining room:
Kitchen tile closer:
And finally, the cat you saw on the couch, playing with a plastic piece from a milk carton:
Thanks again for the help and advice everyone. If you have any questions about it feel free to ask!
Edit: Looks like Picassa links wont embed. Lemme imageshack 'em really quick. That should do it.
Where are the bikes?
I was sure someone would ask about them. In the first photo, they are down and to the left leaning against the wall. As soon as I get paid again, I'm going to buy a wall mounted bike rack to get them off of the ground and out of the way.
And I'm only down to two bikes now, which is a little more manageable.
I pronounce it bee-log.
I'll post a couple in the morning.
I live in a loft myself, and while mine is more spartan, I like yours quite a bit.
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Looks like you did a nice job with it, hopefully mine looks half as nice.
Ladder leading up to the bed:
And my bed! Just barely enough room for me to sit up and not hit my head
Yeah, the space is pretty darn small, but I feel that I have successfully simplified where it counts. I got rid of a lot of old books, and put some old systems and games (ps2, genesis, 64...) into my family's storage unit, leaving those movies, games, and books that I'm most likely to use and display.
The pantry seen to the right of the kitchen doubles as a small closet, with foodstuff in the top glass portion, and computer hardware boxes and other things that I need but don't want out cluttering things up down below. The screen between the wardrobes hides a broom, vacuum, my snowboard, and other things that don't really have a place in the flow of the living areas.
As for the desk, I bought mine used on Craigslist, but you're in luck! I happened to see a deal on Gizmodo a month of two back for the same desk, and found out that it's from Staples. In general, glass desks feel very clean, but I struggled to get cables under control in the back. I ended up buying a cable management rack from Ikea, and zip-tying a whole bunch of the cables to it, but there are a lot of DIY cable management solutions on the net. Let me know if you want me to link any of them.
I bought most of the furnishings used, so my advice is to troll craigslist every day, looking for pieces that you need. Even wood pieces like the tables the tv is on, or the coffee table, can be well integrated into a relatively modern space, as long as you keep modern in mind. Ikea is the go-to place (and luckily, I found the wardrobes and pantry used here in Reno, as the closest Ikea is 3 hours away in Sacramento), as long as you don't go overboard and buy smart from them.
I'm glad you guys like it! If anyone's ever in Reno, let me know!
but I've always dug really small bed areas
Makes me want to try out a loft. Right now I am in the anti-loft: sharing a large old house with a bunch of roommates.
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I pronounce it bee-log.
Glad you guys like it, and thanks for the well wishes!
I saw something similar to the shower-with-a-bed-on-top thing, only it was a desk format -- basically it was a bunk bed with a desk underneath.
As for the cables on the left, I think part of the problem is that some of them are slightly short and have to stretch, but also that they have to cross the desk to the tower. I'm hoping to upgrade my system soon, into a smaller case hopefully. When I do that, the case might fit on the bottom shelf, and all the cables can hopefully be hidden behind the system to the left.
If you have any suggestions, though, let me know!