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Tiny Brontosaurus posted:Can I interest you in some maximalism? gently caress. Yes. 1963 time capsule house, in all its overdecorated glory: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/29-Avon-Rd_Springfield_NJ_07081_M63946-56229#photo14 E: Keep an eye out for the round bed.
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HelloIAmYourHeart posted:So I think I will split up my grandparents' house into a few posts, as I have more pictures than I thought. These were taken after my grandfather passed and my grandmother was in hospice (she passed a couple weeks afterwards) and we were trying to get the house ready to sell. I absolutely loved this house and it hurts very much that I'll never go there again, so while you are free to critique, please be kind. Thank you so much for sharing these. I do have two questions, if you'd be so kind: 1. Do you know how old the house is/what year it was built? 2. Do you have any exterior photos? I'm a bit of an architecture nerd.
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May 17, 2017 03:19
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Oh, that is all kinds of AWESOME. Thanks very much!
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May 18, 2017 03:10
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Haifisch posted:It's hard to go "insanely eccentric" unless you're doing something like this Does anyone else remember that movie The Game with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn?
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May 24, 2017 01:17
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Just because I don't know if there's a better thread for this (and if there's an architecture thread, please direct me there). But it's tangentially related, so. That time when Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier debated city planning in the NYT.
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May 28, 2017 00:56
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Baronjutter posted:Why couldn't they make the tile area flush with the carpeted area? Why have a 2" tripping hazard? Arachnamus posted:I'm going through this myself at the moment. Issues in one are of the house can have knock-on effects in others when it comes to floor level. A leftover foundation slab that's 2" too high can be very difficult to trim back, leading to "we'll have to raise the floor in here, you'll have small steps down to the other rooms". If the owner didn't push back or didn't care maybe that's what they got. Ah! You want a tripping hazard? Allow me to introduce you to the midcentury concept known as the "conversation pit."   
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May 29, 2017 16:06
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Haifisch posted:Question: Does anyone actually put chairs in their bathrooms, or is that some weird staged-for-pictures-only thing? My bathroom is barely big enough for the standard fixtures you'd expect to find in a bathroom. No way in hell do I have room for a chair.
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May 30, 2017 01:13
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Shamelessly crossposting from the Crappy Construction thread:Lime Tonics posted:hair stairs,
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Jun 15, 2017 02:35
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This house in my general neck of the woods goes up for sale about every six months or so, and I love it every single time. I don't know if it's the same sellers every time or if people actually buy it and then decide living in it really isn't for them. It would take a special kind of person to want to live in this house. Bask in all its Medieval Times glory!!!
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Jul 3, 2017 14:31
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tetrapyloctomy posted:According to available records, not sold since 2011, just multiple price drops. Bad Munki posted:That's pretty typical for an unsellable house, it pops on and off the market so as to avoid the dreaded "perpetually on the market" limbo state. In this case, obviously, it'll make no difference. Which is one of the pitfalls of building your "dream
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Jul 3, 2017 18:56
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Arachnamus posted:Good lord. Pick a loving style. Love the fake banded panels on the entryway ceiling leading to the normal-rear end kitchen. I have to admit, on review I'm mildly disappointed that there's not a single suit of armor to be found in any of those photos.
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Jul 3, 2017 21:08
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Nothing makes me sadder than to see historic homes from a definite time period that have been updated with a modern design aesthetic. I get that stuff wears out and needs to be replaced, but at least keep things true to the period of the house. Don't knock down walls and put up can lighting in a 1925 Dutch Colonial, and don't put a marble facade on the brick fireplace surround in a 1960s mid-mod ranch. Example (and the one that inspired this post): A lovely historic home in a nearby college town (a 1925 Colonial, as a matter of fact):  But what's this? Let's make the whole downstairs "open concept"! That's huge right now, right?  Can lights, can lights everywhere:   Even in the bathroom! And while we're at it, let's just put in builder-grade tile and not bother with actually trying to match the period of the house:  And what's this? Let's cut a hole in the wall at the top of the staircase. Why? I don't know. Just because! I mean, it's not like there's any other way you can light a stairwell, right? Maybe some can lights! 
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Jul 5, 2017 12:00
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Phil Moscowitz posted:While I sort of agree, living in New Orleans where the vast majority of the housing stock is 120+ years old it's very common to see gut renovations where the facade and other exterior features are retained (necessarily by preservation codes) but the interiors almost totally redone. Many period design features are also either salvaged or reclaimed (crown molding, pocket doors, chandeliers and coal fireplaces that may or may not work) but the layouts are not reasonable for modern living. Thank you very much for this effort post. I looked at the homes you linked, and I think the fundamental difference between those and the one in my example above is that, with those homes, they were able to make them more workable for modern living without losing the "soul" of the original building. The "updating" in the house I posted above doesn't seem to be done with much forethought -- to me, at least, it's got a very McMansion sort of vibe to it. quote:Just for laughs, what parts of this house should be kept and what parts should be sledgehammered with extreme prejudice: Sweet Jesus. 
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Jul 5, 2017 16:28
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  I clicked on the listing and I love how they did their damndest with the first photo to make the house look somewhat normal before getting to the crazy. This is a big old pile of what-the-gently caress. Annnnnd the Realtor's description of the property: For the love of God, please buy this house posted:Gated estate w/ easily expandable private pinot & chardonnay vineyard. Stunning tasting room/wine cellar built into hillside. Grand entry w 2 story Oasis atrium bar. Hand painted ceiling, spiral staircase in turret w/ 2 story custom library & clock ceiling. Great room, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedroom suites, home theater w/ marquee. Master suite w balcony. Gym w/ rock climbing. Complete with 2nd home for guests/caretaker. Tennis court. Zamboni Rodeo fucked around with this message at 23:33 on Jul 5, 2017 |
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Baronjutter posted:The huge "The Oasis" text on the wall made me 100% assume it was some sort of little resort hotel. It's really peak "residential decor as tacky commercial design". It's definitely proof that money can't buy taste.
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Jul 6, 2017 10:26
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Collateral Damage posted:If you're going to go the industrial fan route, at least go all in. http://www.bigassfans.com/ That site led me to this: https://www.haikuhome.com/artisan-collection Custom big-rear end fans with patterns on them! Because you know, just having a big-rear end fan isn't enough. You want to make sure people notice that poo poo.
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Jul 6, 2017 13:47
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tetrapyloctomy posted:There's a house in Chestnut Hill whose porches I've always envied, and it just went up for sale recently. Little bit out of my price range, though. Really, though, for that price in that area the interior is a little underwhelming. The floor tile in dat bathroom, tho...  
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Jul 8, 2017 12:33
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Youth Decay posted:Amina Mucciolo's instagram is fabulous. Gotta love the commitment to an aesthetic. This couple looks like they're a lot of fun and I would like to be their friend. I would also like to know how she achieved this multicolored wall effect: 
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Jul 9, 2017 20:41
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Doctor Butts posted:Yes, there are single lots available almost everywhere, even in older suburbs. Yep. Where I live it's common for people to tear down smaller homes in historic neighborhoods and build tacky McMansions in their place. Like this monstrosity, for instance:  It's way huger than the houses on either side of it (see how it's dwarfing he house on the left?)  For reference, here's the original house, as photographed by the county in 2011:  Was the original house some great historic structure worthy of being saved? I don't know. Maybe not. But to pay a premium for that land (and trust me, knowing its location, they did) to build this insane thing that's way out of proportion with the rest of the homes around it is loving ridiculous.
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Jul 11, 2017 21:40
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Ouhei posted:Are you by chance in Raleigh? There's a house I swear that looks just like that monster here and we laugh at it each time we drive past it. Yep, that's the one. It's ITB, and I think they may have bought two lots to build it, so a LOT of cash got thrown at that before they even laid the foundation. (And I laugh at it too.) 
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Jul 12, 2017 00:24
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Hambilderberglar posted:
Yay, bricks! Let's all take a minute to appreciate the beauty of flemish bond:  And here it is in action:  
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Jul 12, 2017 15:48
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Haifisch posted:Convert one of the spare bedrooms to kitchen storage. You gotta have at least 500 bedrooms for good resale value anyway, might as well use them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW6rv6rxCsY&t=52s
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Jul 17, 2017 02:03
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elise the great posted:Do you see anything... strange about this listing? I'm sick and lying in bed reading the forums, and I'm not convinced this isn't out of some delirium-induced fever dream. Also, I've been watching a shitton of "Criminal Minds" on Netflix lately (don't judge, okay? In not proud) and this house would not be out of place in an episode about a serial killer with abandonment issues who turns his victims into mannequins to replace the family and friends he never had.
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Jul 18, 2017 01:25
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So, is nobody else going to mention the phone next to the toilet? These people were ahead of their time.
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Jul 23, 2017 11:23
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Youth Decay posted:More neat houses $2.4 mil and all they have is a lovely above-ground pool? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5orvamhsgOY This house just came on the market in my city and I'm totally in love with it. Commercial-grade kitchen and the whole thing is like a house out of old Hollywood. Gives me a very L.A. Confidential vibe.
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Jul 25, 2017 15:43
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Haifisch posted:Think about the logisitics of using this shower for a minute: Good god, I can't stand colored tile grout, especially with white tiles. You can sort of pull it off if the grout is the same color as the tile, but anything like this just looks dirty.
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Jul 26, 2017 12:06
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Holy poo poo, hardwoods AND carpet in the bathroom? This just keeps getting worse and worse.
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Jul 26, 2017 12:20
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Youth Decay posted:Chairish is awesome for finding neat vintage furniture. Shipping can get nuts so search by your location. Thanks so much for this link -- it's awesome! This sofa is so awesomely horrible that I kind of want it.
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Jul 27, 2017 02:15
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Oh hell YES.
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Jul 27, 2017 03:16
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Youth Decay posted:Check out this atomic lakehouse y'all. It's like super-low budget Lautner. Ohmygod, WANT. It's even in my state. Too bad it's about $200K over my budget.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:35
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Why yes, this office building is supposed to be a private, single-family residence. Just imagine how terrible the acoustics must be in this big open room with bare concrete floor:  What 2-story house wouldn't be complete without an elevator?  And let's just put an open fire hazard right in the middle of the stairwell. What could go wrong? The floor is made of concrete, remember? 
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Aug 2, 2017 16:27
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Enemu posted:I haven't been able to find someone with advice for a studio that is a literal box with absolutely no features, so help! I think you've done pretty well, assuming the furniture scales properly. One thing I sort of remember from my interior design class (which was a million years ago) is that you need at least 18 inches for movement around furniture. If the space isn't there, it isn't there, but just something to keep in mind. My bro and his wife have a 1-bedroom in Manhattan, but their situation is kind of similar to yours because my niece has the bedroom and they turned their living room into a combination den/bedroom. They found a large shelving unit to separate the two spaces, which gives them extra storage and defines the area that's their "bedroom" while also offering them privacy. So that's the only thing I could really suggest, honestly: if you have the room for it, get a screen or shelving of some sort to give your sleeping quarters a little more privacy. Or, you could scrap the bed altogether and just get a sleeper sofa. Pull it our for sleeping, fold it up when friends are over.
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Ouhei posted:Tall one here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30275861/ Pretty sure the tall one is what my bro has, complete with the storage drawers on the bottom.
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Youth Decay posted:Architectural heresy A garage door opening into the living room? 
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SoundMonkey posted:when i first saw the picture i thought someone had just glued new tile over the old stuff in big sheets and it fell down Sort of the same, but I was more thinking that the entire bathroom had just caved in on itself.
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Aug 10, 2017 16:31
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I love the exterior of this house because it's giving all the neighbors the finger. And I'm pretty sure that if you were to take out the big hedge on the left, you'd find it's actually flipping the double bird.
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Aug 10, 2017 18:36
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HycoCam posted:Sinking tubs is hard. Much easier to raise the toilet. No, all you have to do is cut through your subfloor and the tops of your joists. It's pretty easy.
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Aug 10, 2017 18:52
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Very disappointed that this doesn't say "rug life."
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Aug 13, 2017 00:19
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Phil Moscowitz posted:FRAR should just gently caress right off Actually, FRAR is a real estate listing service in my area. I stole those images from a property listing that's currently on the market. Bonus image: the bathroom from that same property. 
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