Decorating & Remodeling - March 2007

Small apartment, single guy with a techie lifestyle and tastes that lean a little too IKEA-ey. I'm having trouble with making a particular corner of my apartment "interesting" enough for people to gravitate towards it when I have a bunch of friends over. It's what's supposed to be the eating nook of the place--an extension of the kitchen, linoleum floor, five-foot window overlooking the street outside (but usually with curtains closed for privacy), I'd say no more than 7' by 7'--kitchen to the north, white wall to the south, window to the east, living room to the west. There's a table, nothing fancy, black with silver legs, rectangular, about 4 by 3, a pair of equally spartan chairs.

Any tips to what I can put there (like on the table or on the wall) to make it more people-friendly, without making it look too, um, "girly" (i.e., a vase of living flowers is not the answer)? I'd also rather not buy new furniture, but I guess I could paint the table a friendlier color...

2007-03-14 03:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by themikejonas 7

I like the space-saving aspect of pocket doors. Can these be installed in my existing home or are they only for new construction?

2007-03-14 02:53:03 · 4 answers · asked by kinduvabrat 2

Can I spray paint it?

2007-03-14 02:42:12 · 6 answers · asked by Willow 5

Removed fake bricking from small wall areas, but adhesive,cement-like used to attach cannot be removed, so is roughlike!!! Remember ZBRICK??? Want woodlike paintable ??? to cover this, not sheetrock!!!. want to be able to find something easy to use and paint to brighten room. this is best explanation can give. Want smooth surface item to attach to wall, not paneling either !!

2007-03-14 02:41:41 · 3 answers · asked by sportrac 1

I recently bought a white 70's videosphere JVC Television which is proberbly more than 30 years old.It is made of white plastic but seems to have yellowed with age.Can it be restored to it's former glory?
please help

2007-03-14 02:24:11 · 2 answers · asked by Marcus v 1

My son's room, about 100 sq ft. Any idea how to arrange the furniture? I would like to have a single bed, a wardrobe and a small table. During festive season, we will have a family (4 ppl) stay in his room. Any idea??? please help..........

2007-03-14 02:12:56 · 4 answers · asked by cocktail nuts 2

2007-03-14 02:00:01 · 8 answers · asked by egyptianprincess 1

should I stick with the stuff I currently have and put new tile and upgrade on windows OR should I upgrade my stuff since it is old and fix up the house later? Stuff meaning appliances, furniture, etc.

2007-03-14 01:48:48 · 4 answers · asked by spiritius4 2

shingle,siding, room, colors and other things that can be determined up front to avoid any issues down the road.

2007-03-14 01:29:22 · 2 answers · asked by omegapsi 1

Where can I buy Sofa/Loveseat Slip Covers? In Chicago? Im need it quickly which is why I dont want to order it. Are the any places in chicago with an large assortment?

2007-03-14 00:57:28 · 1 answers · asked by RaceCar 2

i have my private house. i would like to do my exterior painting. could anyone suggest me the best 3 color combination...

2007-03-14 00:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-14 00:07:44 · 12 answers · asked by mayhemjo1 2

2007-03-13 23:56:10 · 2 answers · asked by Spicegal92 1

I am renovating my house but cant find modern websites with modern examples of renos any ideas?

2007-03-13 23:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

is sw o.k for children's bedroom - any remedies if not o.k!

2007-03-13 23:33:47 · 4 answers · asked by dimsum 1

I have two boys, one will turn 4 years old in August; the other is only 3 months old. Just curious to know how & the best way to keep a room looking presentable & managable as they grow up. It's a small room. I like Bunk beds but it fear it would take up a lot of room, so I want to avoid big objects!

2007-03-13 23:00:49 · 4 answers · asked by Dawn R 1

2007-03-13 22:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you couldnt wat would you do to take a look at your self?

2007-03-13 22:29:35 · 3 answers · asked by kimmie 1

Please help me Me and my wife just started a new business. handyman/painting. we did a quote for a job but the lady says we are too low.
Can somebody please tell me what would be the going rate in Los Angele's ca. to Paint a 1,700 sq ft home and put in a kitchen sink as well as a ganent counter top. we told her we would do it for $1,700 and she said it was too low please help us what would be a good price.
We are new to this and we are not into cut throating. people that do this type of work. but we also want to get some customers. thanks

2007-03-13 21:06:05 · 4 answers · asked by timm4u2004 2

2007-03-13 20:09:45 · 7 answers · asked by Lydia 1

2007-03-13 19:02:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-13 18:34:15 · 15 answers · asked by a100 1

idk what theme i should base my room on. here are the things that i like:

- bowling
- space (stars, planets)
- blue, white (anyshade)
- practice my signature
- roller coasters
- computers
- video games (mainly PS2)

what should i do?

2007-03-13 18:14:28 · 7 answers · asked by RS98 3

Something like 50x50x16....loft style..any ideas...good websites to go to?

2007-03-13 18:08:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its white, translucent, as good as rock. If any can advice its marketing potential, profit can be shared.

2007-03-13 17:25:20 · 4 answers · asked by surama 1

2007-03-13 17:10:23 · 4 answers · asked by grammie 1

We want to change her white washed wood bedroom set from light to dark brown. Does anyone know how to do this?

2007-03-13 17:08:18 · 4 answers · asked by tia r 1

2007-03-13 17:02:28 · 5 answers · asked by shorty 2

I've never painted a large area before; I know to cover anything I don't want to get paint on and use painters tape around baseboards and door frame. Is there anything else I need to know.

2007-03-13 16:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by markettab1985 2

2007-03-13 16:18:06 · 15 answers · asked by dee dee 1