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[Anonymous]

Need a slim, low profile, but comfortable rocking chair for nursery in our tiny townhouse.

[Anonymous]

OP, I need a few ceiling lights for a basement renovation. One light for the office, one for the guest room, and one for the mudroom. I tried to search Home Depot but there were something like 5,000 choices. I don't want the boob lights (the ones that are sort of round and look like they have a nipple). Can you give me a few ideas so I don't have to comb through 5,000 choices?

I love reading your suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Need a slim, low profile, but comfortable rocking chair for nursery in our tiny townhouse.

+1 I’ve been searching for the same thing for weeks!

[Anonymous]

I need a small, narrow dresser to replace my falling apart dressing table. It just needs to hold jewelry and other odds and ends. Needs to be shallow in depth (width doesn't matter) and not a highboy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Need a slim, low profile, but comfortable rocking chair for nursery in our tiny townhouse.

+1 I’ve been searching for the same thing for weeks!

Can you tell the the dimensions you need? Is there a reason a standard wood glider wouldn't work? -OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I need a small, narrow dresser to replace my falling apart dressing table. It just needs to hold jewelry and other odds and ends. Needs to be shallow in depth (width doesn't matter) and not a highboy.

I can't really help with this without knowing what "shallow" means. Does it need to be narrow or just shallow?

[Anonymous]

Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

The above snark wasn't me. BUT I am of the opinion that all things relating to your coffee station, if not in the kitchen, should be fully enclosed. And I'm struggling with how to do this without wood.

Are you doing this because you feel like there's not room in your kitchen? We've all been there. The solution is definitely to purge and not to cram more furniture into the dining room.

If you must, I supposed a giant armoire is the ticket. -OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I need a few ceiling lights for a basement renovation. One light for the office, one for the guest room, and one for the mudroom. I tried to search Home Depot but there were something like 5,000 choices. I don't want the boob lights (the ones that are sort of round and look like they have a nipple). Can you give me a few ideas so I don't have to comb through 5,000 choices?

I love reading your suggestions.

Okay I'm using IKEA here because, basement, but the concept can be upgraded.

I assume we need something very flush and you could do worse IMO than this:
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/arstid-ceiling-lamp-white-30176045/

or
https://www.shadesoflight.com/products/slim-shade-led-ceiling-light


But what I really recommend is that you get some of these (or similar) sconces from IKEA and install them all around the basement with smart bulbs and a remote control. You'll need cord covers (https://www.amazon.com/Delamu-One-Cord-Concealer-Channel-L39-37in/dp/B087PXPD8W).
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/nymane-wall-up-downlight-white-00397859/


I think you will find they really make the basement much nicer and the low, overhead lights less oppressive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

Because we've had the tea and coffee station in the dining room now for a year and we like it. It was supposed to be temporary during the kitchen reno but we've gotten used to grabbing a drink and a refill while we eat breakfast, and it's nice for visitors too. I don't think it's that different from people who have a bar in the dining room. The dining room is next to the kitchen of course. Also these things take up counter space and we don't have much in the kitchen, much of it is on an island and that's not a good spot for the coffeemaker.

[Anonymous]

Okay last call, I am spending way too much time on this because it is so fun. After tonight, no more! -OP


I'll probably relapse but not for a while.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to decorate around a brown dekalb leather sofa from West Elm. Specifically I need an accent chair and an 8x10 rug, and would love to bring in some color. Everything else in the room is pretty neutral, and I'm having a hard time moving it away from the boho look.

I don't know what my style is but my favorite designer right now is Heidi Callier and I have a bunch of stuff from Schoolhouse Electric. Too much from there.

This one, right?


Idk if I'm leaning too glam:
https://www.onekingslane.com/p/4755673-speakeasy-swivel-club-chair-navy-velvet.do


this is out of stock in your size but I bet they can order it
https://www.abchome.com/p2/1608655-config/essentials-turkish-style-rug

Can I be greedy and ask for a coffee table rec to go with this? Since it’s last call…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

Because we've had the tea and coffee station in the dining room now for a year and we like it. It was supposed to be temporary during the kitchen reno but we've gotten used to grabbing a drink and a refill while we eat breakfast, and it's nice for visitors too. I don't think it's that different from people who have a bar in the dining room. The dining room is next to the kitchen of course. Also these things take up counter space and we don't have much in the kitchen, much of it is on an island and that's not a good spot for the coffeemaker.

Pp, I love the idea of a coffee station in the dining room. Without knowing your style, you could try something like this: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/casement-white-small-metal-sideboard/s135630

But, I personally would want something with solid doors so that the mugs and accessories kept inside would not be visible (you could even tuck the coffee maker and teakettle inside when you want to use the buffet top for a different purpose like a dinner or drinks party). I also would tape the coffee maker plug to the back of the console so that you don’t see much of the cord.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP: I am trying to create a coffee station in the dining room, and I am looking for a bar cart or a console, I think?

*The wall space is 52" (this is a partial wall on one side of an opening) and it needs to be big enough for a coffee machine and electric tea kettle, and have space for coffee and tea canisters.
*Needs legs because there's an air vent just above the base moulding where it's going
*Would be nice to have a shelf or cabinet for mugs
*Not wood, because all the other furniture in the room is wood

Help!

Why?

Because we've had the tea and coffee station in the dining room now for a year and we like it. It was supposed to be temporary during the kitchen reno but we've gotten used to grabbing a drink and a refill while we eat breakfast, and it's nice for visitors too. I don't think it's that different from people who have a bar in the dining room. The dining room is next to the kitchen of course. Also these things take up counter space and we don't have much in the kitchen, much of it is on an island and that's not a good spot for the coffeemaker.

Pp, I love the idea of a coffee station in the dining room. Without knowing your style, you could try something like this: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/casement-white-small-metal-sideboard/s135630

But, I personally would want something with solid doors so that the mugs and accessories kept inside would not be visible (you could even tuck the coffee maker and teakettle inside when you want to use the buffet top for a different purpose like a dinner or drinks party). I also would tape the coffee maker plug to the back of the console so that you don’t see much of the cord.

Not me -OP