Prepping for the Burbs

Krista Watterworth — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:21:04 +0000

We were lucky enough to have a family apartment in Manhattan owned for many decades and bought on the cheap way back when. Even more fortunate for me was the gift of it’s redesign. But I had a very tight budget with a very long “honey-do” list. Before we made our big trek to The Burbs we wanted to have a cool spot to chill in The Big City that was also family friendly. Not to mention, other family members (grans, cousins, siblings) also looked forward to a more comfortable staycation…. since most people can’t afford big holidays to exotic places these days.

The Living Area

So after moving walls, removing endless floor to ceiling mirrors, ripping out cabinetry, painting, and hanging moldings – we ended up with a pretty cool pad. It sleeps six comfortably – pull out sofa, king bed, and queen murphy bed. Not to mention, one crib! These photos were taken with my iPhone so they aren’t perfect but you get the idea.

Modern closet doors

With a budget of $6500, a stellar master carpenter (and friend) and lots of elbow grease, we made it happen!

Cool glass divider!

Room Recipe Ingredients:
Crate & Barrel Tracy Recliner $899
Carlyle Custom Queen Bed Sofa
IKEA BJURSTA Dining table $149
Jensen Lewis Leather Quadra Dining Chairs
Charles P Rogers Stratford Sleigh Bed
Nurseryworks Studio Crib
Custom Closet Doors & Glass Divider Sliding Door Company

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Prepping for the Burbs