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I have and have had so many desks in my life and yet almost always end up cross-legged on a floor pillow at my low table, or standing at the bar.
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loving christ you have a lot of money I just bought one of these, $99 in the blu dot outlet actionjackson fucked around with this message at 17:02 on May 27, 2020 |
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May 27, 2020 16:52
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Brawnfire posted:I have and have had so many desks in my life and yet almost always end up cross-legged on a floor pillow at my low table, or standing at the bar. With all the work from home happening I’m in my kitchen working at the table while my wife is on the other end of the house working from our living room with our office being one of the unused rooms between us.
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May 27, 2020 16:53
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cheese eats mouse posted:Welcome to Manhattan apartments. This place is considered large and we're VERY lucky to have 3 closets and a trunk storage. That's a nice apartment and tbh I was expecting it to be smaller from your description when I looked at the photos. If you have to have a desk then a fold out one would be a lot more space efficient.. At that point your partner may as well use the dining table as they would have to get their stuff out and pack it away anyway. I didn't search enough to find a nice looking one but this kind of thing https://www.goodform.ch/muller-mobelwerkstatten-flatmate-sekretar.html
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May 27, 2020 17:02
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Also, depending on the apartment, you might not "need" a desk if the building has the amenities already My building has a bunch of office space in the common areas so if I need a traditional workspace/desk of some type I can just use that, otherwise it's work from the bar/chair/whatever
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May 27, 2020 17:04
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The Dave posted:With so little space do you really need a desk or could your wife have good storage for all her school stuff that she brings out and puts on the dining table when being used? We've been piloting this in our current apartment and we're really on top of each other and hard when I'm working on a call and him also on a call. He's been stuck on the sofa and me at the table. He specifically has asked for his own space to clutter up with his school papers because rn that's what's happening with our dining table. Separate rooms and spaces will help with the cross conversational noise and the different needs we have for our own space. I'm leading calls with our brands and his voice is LOUD. I'm still flexible with desk options, but I definitely can't fit and don't need a 6 seater dining table. Did a rough sketchup if we went my current route. Kitchen is a little big on this drawing but I'm going off memory.  PRADA SLUT posted:Also, depending on the apartment, you might not "need" a desk if the building has the amenities already It's an old mansion brownstone. We got the maid's quarters. knox_harrington posted:I didn't search enough to find a nice looking one but this kind of thing Yep I've been looking at smaller ones like that. My desk is still optional I'm not making any moves until after labor day since my WFH when things are normal are 1-2x a week. cheese eats mouse fucked around with this message at 17:12 on May 27, 2020 |
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May 27, 2020 17:08
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cheese eats mouse posted:Separate rooms and spaces will help with the cross conversational noise and the different needs we have for our own space. I'm leading calls with our brands and his voice is LOUD. Well if there's a loudness issue and you're both WFH you're going to want the desk in the bedroom rather than going full-on call center in the living room. e: guess that doesn't work for when you're in bed and needing to keep his stuff on the desk. Personally I think he's going to need to clear his books away. knox_harrington fucked around with this message at 17:15 on May 27, 2020 |
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May 27, 2020 17:11
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actionjackson posted:loving christ you have a lot of money I think AI said this best with their decades-old rule: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3920353 posted:6. HOW DID YOU AFFORD THAT From what I've seen, PRADA is in the "prioritize their spending differently" category.
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knox_harrington posted:Well if there's a loudness issue and you're both WFH you're going to want the desk in the bedroom rather than going full-on call center in the living room. Yea I was going to take the bedroom while he does classes and school stuff in the living room.
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Facebook Aunt posted:I've lived in places where the cabinets didn't go to the ceiling and the gap was bridged by wall. I guess a fake wall? Kinda makes it look like the cabinets are inset into the wall. Furrdown is what I always heard them called. In an 8' ceiling kitchen or bath, you'd furr down a box 1 foot x 1 foot to fix the uppers against, and eliminate the dust, spiders and mouse doo-doo shelf. There are going to be people who hate everything. 
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Jaded Burnout posted:I think AI said this best with their decades-old rule: no I get that, also I'm kind of in a bad mood atm because my AC broke and I have to replace it I will say that I own my home, so I also run into expenses he doesn't obviously (flooring, appliances, HVAC...) I think, adding in the AC/furnace which I'm getting replaced, I'll be racking up about 20K in costs easily from last year into a few years from now that are only things that a homeowner would deal with on the other hand, I have equity and no dog restrictions  also I put 20% into my 403(b) so it makes me feel poorer :p
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also my mother is "emotional" over me selling the table and four chairs... it's like I've had it for nine years and I really don't need anything that big, much less four chairs. all it does is hold junk that I still need to get rid of on craigslist. vv working hard, thank you! actionjackson fucked around with this message at 18:33 on May 27, 2020 |
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May 27, 2020 18:31
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I just picked up the stool. Also someone mentioned an vinyl chair mat, but that's what I have already. Maybe a 1/4" pile rug with antislip below? I'm going to get a larger power strip so that light doesn't have to be plugged in over there by the stool as it looks goofy. What do you think I should do about cord management and the desk position? I was thinking perhaps move the desk and chair away from the wall somewhat, and then I would have space to put in some sort of box to hide the cord plugs somewhat. Then I could move the stool a bit in the same direction so it's centered between the end of the mat and the end of the counter. I could put something like this back there for the cords https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/romma-cable-management-box-with-lid-white-90289836/ also I think if I did want to get a smaller table in the future, something like this would be perfect - https://scandinaviandesigns.com/collections/extension-tables/products/dinex-beta-dining-table actionjackson fucked around with this message at 20:26 on May 27, 2020 |
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cheese eats mouse posted:We've been piloting this in our current apartment and we're really on top of each other and hard when I'm working on a call and him also on a call. He's been stuck on the sofa and me at the table. He specifically has asked for his own space to clutter up with his school papers because rn that's what's happening with our dining table. Separate rooms and spaces will help with the cross conversational noise and the different needs we have for our own space. I'm leading calls with our brands and his voice is LOUD. What about the hallway by the door? If you are both at home then the exit isn't much of an issue, looks like there is space on the floor plan for that pretty awesome fold away desk thing above? It wouldnt look out of place and you are both at opposite ends of the flat.
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I missed if you own it sorry, but in our block flats had an oversized cupboard by the door like yours, I know at least 1 person who used it as a tiny office.
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The Zillow search term of the day is "themed" https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/10720-Hollingsworth-Rd-Kansas-City-KS-66109/75713126_zpid/  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/262-E-Kestrel-Ln-Kenilworth-UT-84529/126857543_zpid/  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1180-Mount-Paran-Rd-NW-Atlanta-GA-30327/35913698_zpid/  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6321-Greatwater-Dr-Windermere-FL-34786/121163122_zpid/  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19-Pierce-Ln-Edgartown-MA-02539/56027882_zpid/  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/448-W-Barry-Ave-Chicago-IL-60657/102963550_zpid/ 1905 mansion that's original except for the basement  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3946-Old-Canton-Rd-Jackson-MS-39216/3052986_zpid/ all poolhouses should be Jimmy Buffett themed imo  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/16005-Cody-St-Overland-Park-KS-66221/126799093_zpid/ I'm honestly surprised I haven't seen more of this type of thing 
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Josh Lyman posted:Does the look work? The subwoofer looks a little out of place in front of the fireplace. Would it fit where the scratching post is?
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Going Underground posted:Would it fit where the scratching post is? That's actually a butt plug But yeah it would look better over there Also, I want to play DnD in that cave basement
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Jaded Burnout posted:I think AI said this best with their decades-old rule: Prada lives in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country and still has money leftover after rent to buy hundred dollar laundry baskets. They have more money than you. And that's fine. I wish we had another rich bastard with different taste to balance them out. But then I wish this thread in general wasn't bogged down with tepid modernists who loath the idea of a functional items in a space and think chlorophyll is the only acceptable color.
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there wolf posted:But then I wish this thread in general wasn't bogged down with tepid modernists who loath the idea of a functional items in a space and think chlorophyll is the only acceptable color. Hey I'm trying here. Indoctrinating the masses into the glorious Arts & Crafts movement takes time.
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there wolf posted:Prada lives in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country and still has money leftover after rent to buy hundred dollar laundry baskets. They have more money than you. I dunno, I have quite a lot of money. there wolf posted:But then I wish this thread in general wasn't bogged down with tepid modernists who loath the idea of a functional items in a space and think chlorophyll is the only acceptable color. Yes that's my wish too. It's tricky because so much of this subforum is based on (something close to) objective fact, whereas this is the main thread focused on subjective opinion. When people treat their opinions like facts, it causes trouble, with a constant push and pull between the monastic aesthetes and the rugged functionalists, with everyone else caught in the middle getting yelled at for having cat furniture in the area that they spend time with their cats, or, heaven forbid, watching TV. I think everyone here has something useful to teach others and interesting underlying reasons for making the choices they do, if only they weren't so drat antagonistic about it. I'm not sure what the solution for that is, but I'm doubtful that it's best solved through some kind of top down mod enforcement. One thing I do know is that literally two threads in all of DIY generate reports, and this is one of them. The other is the 3D printing thread for some reason but I've not figured that one out yet.
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Youth Decay posted:The Zillow search term of the day is "themed" skeleton bar owns bones
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Youth Decay posted:Hey I'm trying here. Indoctrinating the masses into the glorious Arts & Crafts movement takes time. you make this thread live, and it's cool
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Jaded Burnout posted:I dunno, I have quite a lot of money. you guys should both post salaries, it's the only way to settle this I will say that having less clutter and stuff in general definitely has been better for my emotional state.
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I really enjoy this thread for a couple reasons. The ostensible one, for sure. Also a glimpse into the psychology of people who want to live Mint In Box enough to sacrifice comfort and convenience even in their most personal spaces on the altar of form every single time.
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The Bloop posted:I really enjoy this thread for a couple reasons. The ostensible one, for sure. I mean prada's eames chair and poet sofa look pretty comfy to me
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Jaded Burnout posted:I dunno, I have quite a lot of money. Did you spend it on a racecar bed and that's why you don't have some luxurious furniture to show off? And I don't expect you to use mod powers to push people around at all. Shutdown people being deliberately offensive or overt trolls making GBS threads up the thread, yes. Bully us all to quit snarking at each other's tastes and dumb opinions, no.
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The Bloop posted:I really enjoy this thread for a couple reasons. The ostensible one, for sure. Idk, youth decay posts great stuff and then the only other people who post any content like modernist design; there are then people who just post weaksauce complaints about the modern stuff. Personally while I certainly have an opinion on what I think looks good I really appreciate other aesthetic styles. I don't like the absence of any style and tbh I think it's appropriate to say that in a thread about interior design. (admittedly I was a bit of an rear end in a top hat earlier and I accept that) Anyway to avoid just posting about posting here is my brother's kitchen which I love 
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Lead out in cuffs posted:Have you considered changing those blinds out for white ones? You'll basically never be opening them, so it might make sense to get ones that blend into the wall a little better. 
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The Bloop posted:I really enjoy this thread for a couple reasons. The ostensible one, for sure. Do you want to be good or do you want to be great?
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BigFactory posted:Do you want to be good or do you want to be great? BUT AT WHAT COST to be clear, as I said, I'm very interested in the intended content and design poo poo too, and yes, some of the expensive poo poo is both beautiful AND comfortable, but if it was only one or the other I think we know what some people would choose and I find that fascinating
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knox_harrington posted:Idk, youth decay posts great stuff and then the only other people who post any content like modernist design; there are then people who just post weaksauce complaints about the modern stuff.
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I’m the perfectly aligned teacup handles It looks like a catalog photo to me 
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Confession: I hate neutrals.
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I guess beige is okay, in small doses. But growing up in the 70s and 80s in no way prepared me to live in a sea of grey.
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Josh Lyman posted:I’m the perfectly aligned teacup handles I'm the attractively contrasting fruit
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I dislike this somehow. I think it's the paint perfectly matching the cabinetry. Is that a recirculating vent? Does it work well for him?
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actionjackson posted:I dislike this somehow. I think it's the paint perfectly matching the cabinetry. Also I didn't want to poo poo on it but dislike. I have no style either so what do I know.
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