I purchased my new condo in September 2010. It has taken over six months to finalize everything, but I think it was worth the wait. Let me know what you think.
Everything from the existing unit was gutted and I started from scratch - floor, painting, cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, closet and furniture.
Kitchen - I have almost floor to ceiling black wood cabinets with stainless pulls. The appliances are Fisher Paykel, except for the refrigerator which is Kitchen Aide. The dishwasher is a double drawer model, with cabinet panels covering the drawers. The faucet is almost three feet high and with the push of a button, it automatically washes everything.
Living Room - The furniture is almost all new. The TV is a 3D 59" HDTV. I haven't figured out how to use the 3D part yet.
Dining Room - The dining room table is all glass, and the original one shattered when my bar was being delivered. But it was replaced and everything is as good as new (see the separate posting to see the bar).
Study - In my old unit, this was the dining room, but the new unit has a wall separating the room from the rest of the unit. As usual, my desk is a mess.
Bedroom - I was going to use my old bedroom set, but my cousin Sara talked me into buying new. It really didn't take much convincing. Everything else in the unit is new, so why not the bedroom. The dressers are modular and can be staggered anyway you want. The wall of men is behind my bed.
Loft - There was no way to move my old sleeper couch down from the old loft, so this is my Ikea room. Everything was super easy to assemble. This will be my painting loft. Yes I will get back to painting soon. The table below was made from leftover granite from my kitchen and two pedestals that I got from Goodwill - probably my first purchase there.
Balcony - The corner balcony has a great view and lots of beautiful flowers.
Master Bath - I expanded the master closet so the master bath is smaller then my old one. The mirror is lined with the same glass tile that is my kitchen backsplash.
Guest Bath - The table for the sink was made by the same artist who built my bar. The painting was moved from my old unit. It covers shelves, which sit on the bathtub.
Everything from the existing unit was gutted and I started from scratch - floor, painting, cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, closet and furniture.
Kitchen - I have almost floor to ceiling black wood cabinets with stainless pulls. The appliances are Fisher Paykel, except for the refrigerator which is Kitchen Aide. The dishwasher is a double drawer model, with cabinet panels covering the drawers. The faucet is almost three feet high and with the push of a button, it automatically washes everything.
Living Room - The furniture is almost all new. The TV is a 3D 59" HDTV. I haven't figured out how to use the 3D part yet.
Dining Room - The dining room table is all glass, and the original one shattered when my bar was being delivered. But it was replaced and everything is as good as new (see the separate posting to see the bar).
Study - In my old unit, this was the dining room, but the new unit has a wall separating the room from the rest of the unit. As usual, my desk is a mess.
Bedroom - I was going to use my old bedroom set, but my cousin Sara talked me into buying new. It really didn't take much convincing. Everything else in the unit is new, so why not the bedroom. The dressers are modular and can be staggered anyway you want. The wall of men is behind my bed.
Loft - There was no way to move my old sleeper couch down from the old loft, so this is my Ikea room. Everything was super easy to assemble. This will be my painting loft. Yes I will get back to painting soon. The table below was made from leftover granite from my kitchen and two pedestals that I got from Goodwill - probably my first purchase there.
Balcony - The corner balcony has a great view and lots of beautiful flowers.
Master Bath - I expanded the master closet so the master bath is smaller then my old one. The mirror is lined with the same glass tile that is my kitchen backsplash.
Guest Bath - The table for the sink was made by the same artist who built my bar. The painting was moved from my old unit. It covers shelves, which sit on the bathtub.
You started from scratch? Whoa! Here’s a standing ovation from me to you because you’ve done an awesome job with your condo. I really love the dining and living areas. Also, the lighting fixture above the dining table is awesome! I can’t wait to check out your other posts about your new condo.
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