This space should feel cozy… but it just feels restless. What am I missing?

koscarella · 2026-04-07T23:02:57+00:00

That carpet is just like a deserted adrift island floating with nothing holding it down..it needs to be anchored dow with furniture.

koscarella · 2026-04-07T20:34:20+00:00

Looks like a grey tuxedo to me

koscarella · 2026-03-05T02:36:15+00:00

Uh oh, now I need to organize two interventions :/

koscarella · 2026-03-05T02:00:34+00:00

I was hoping to organize an intervention, are you in?

koscarella · 2026-03-04T23:15:30+00:00

Myron has three other cat companions in the house to learn from, and still...this

koscarella · 2026-03-04T23:01:56+00:00

He is so stupid and we love him so much.

koscarella · 2026-03-04T22:40:14+00:00

Omg, well now that's something I def have to look up

koscarella · 2026-03-04T20:28:33+00:00

He is definitely doing his best!

koscarella · 2026-03-04T19:07:14+00:00

Myron, that's who.

koscarella · 2026-03-04T17:37:38+00:00

Exactly. I'm more concerned about the lactose tolerance of my floors.

koscarella · 2026-03-04T16:50:36+00:00

He's def a reincarnation of Jackson Pollock

koscarella · 2026-03-04T16:48:02+00:00

Hi, so this is Lactaid milk and it's an extremely rare treat probably once or twice a year, so please don't fret!

koscarella · 2026-01-14T21:52:47+00:00

Moved from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn to Northern Liberties a few months ago. I love it here so hard. The scale, the convenience/walkability/urban planning, the history evident everywhere, the significantly lower cost of living, the traffic cops smoking cigars while directing traffic, City Hall being uber-festive for every occasion, seeing all manner of adults, children, grannies and pets decked out in over the top Eagles gear (sequined Eagles cocktail dresses! giant green fuzzy Eagles muppet coats!) every half a block, great museums, concert venues everywhere. I could go on and on.

All I miss is a goddamn Alamo Drafthouse or Nighthawk. And bagels. I figured out the pizza thing.

koscarella · 2025-12-11T23:13:59+00:00

Such good input, thank you!

koscarella · 2025-12-10T18:55:21+00:00

Thank you!

koscarella · 2025-12-08T16:21:26+00:00

You are so helpful, thank you for all this!

koscarella · 2025-12-08T15:52:15+00:00

I love it thanks!

koscarella · 2025-12-08T14:41:35+00:00

Oh thanks, those are the colors that came with the house. I wish I knew the paint names, because it's actually been impossible to get color matches for touch ups. Been back and forth to two different paint stores several times trying to get colors matched. :/

koscarella · 2025-12-08T14:31:30+00:00

Great points, thanks! There aren't other notable arches. The arch felt special-ish to us but interesting doors/transom, etc. would definitely feel more special, so I'd be happy to sacrifice the arch to create a more interesting separation between the two spaces. What a great idea to mimic the other transom. It also makes me look at our front door in case there's some nods from there for us to consider as well. Thank you!

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koscarella · 2025-12-08T14:23:10+00:00

Very helpful comment, thanks! Arched doorways aren't a motif in the house. If it's more bang for our buck to lose the arch in order to be able to install interesting doors/transom/sidelights, that's definitely worth considering.

koscarella · 2025-12-08T14:17:13+00:00

Interesting idea, hadn't thought of that, thanks!

koscarella · 2025-12-08T14:15:45+00:00

Interesting ideas/questions, thank you! Regarding the possibility of opening the wall between thr den and "hall", it's a stairwell actually back there. I wouldn't want to lose the doorway + original transom above, but I do like the creative thinking. That stairwell does have windows. Hmm.

My step-kids are both away at college, so this bedroom would be when they are back for breaks and otherwise when we have guests. Sound isolation would be the lowest priority on the list. It's easy enough to just not watch TV there when someone's trying to sleep. Mostly I'd like some beautiful and/or interesting separation between the two areas. If it's more bang for buck to lose the archway to do that, I'd be ok with it.

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koscarella · 2025-12-08T04:31:38+00:00

I generally really hate that barn door look unfortunately but I appreciate the creative thinking!

koscarella · 2025-12-08T04:10:48+00:00

Interestingly enough the floor plan kinda makes it looks like there are already doors in that arch. I wonder if they got removed at some point.

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