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Making huge change in apartment use!
Deb Fox Intermediate FL USA Member since 8/26/05 Posts: 1185	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 4/19/12 2:23 PM I love my apartment...but the layout has always been a little jarring...and there's this lovely alcove that is my dining room and everytime I look at it, all I can picture there is my bed! I dont' use the dining room, and the bedroom gets great light, but is in the front of the building. The dining room is in the back and is much quieter. It does open up into the living room (a big box) but I was thinking of moving my sewing area/painting studio into the bedroom and moving my bed into the dining area. To keep the bed from being visible from the front entrance, I ordered a Japanese shoji screen to block it off like a room, but keep the light. Am I crazy? Yes my bedroom will be in full view of the kitchen and the patio, but it almost seems as if I would be back living in a loft, which I miss.... ------ Deb: www.thinkingcouture.blogspot.com
BJ1400 Intermediate WV USA Member since 10/29/03 Posts: 2382	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 4/19/12 2:39 PM I say if it works for you, go for it! ------ Beverly. Sewing Makes Me Happy http://bjsewmuchmore.blogspot.com
happytobehere Beginner Member since 7/31/10 Posts: 253	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 2:47 PM Ditto! It's your place so do what you want and enjoy.
A Beginners Needle   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 9/3/09 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 4:10 PM Oh gosh yea!! I think it will look great once you're done moving everything around. ------ Tina In my Sewing Room: Pfaff Creative Performance - Pfurple! Juki F600 Brother PRW420 Juki 735 Serger
quathy   Intermediate CA USA Member since 6/3/06 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 4:14 PM Good for you! I always thought the "standard house layout" was overrated. My mom never used her "dining room" as such, either. A few strategically placed curtains can keeps things private. I like your idea of Shoji screen.
cyclegirl   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 2/12/04 Posts: 402	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 4:57 PM I think it's a great idea! ------ betty/mikie
justgail Intermediate IA USA Member since 1/19/06 Posts: 537	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 5:11 PM no, you're not crazy. sometimes, with the exception of the bathroom, what's written on the floor plan should be considered a suggestion.
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 5:59 PM I had a great Gold Coast Chicago apt years ago, and I put my bed in the living room in a floor to ceiling window bay. Do whatever suits you :) ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
maryl Intermediate MA USA Member since 6/24/05 Posts: 505	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 6:41 PM I like your creative thinking. I bet you're a good sewer too!
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2923	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 7:16 PM It sounds wonderful and that it will fit your lifestyle better. You get loft living and a studio. win - win

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