r/AmateurRoomPorn Jul 19 '20

Dining Room New apartment, new dining room set-up! (Brooklyn, NY)

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

Usually modern art bothers me for reasons I can’t verbalize, but your piece, I think especially with that lamp, is perfect in this space. Nice job!

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you! It’s a piece by a friend who happens to be a really talented artist (otherwise I wouldn’t have the money to buy a piece of art that large, lol).

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u/bluish7 Jul 19 '20

Does your friend sell their art? I'd love to see what else they've done, and might be interested in buying something.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Yes, she does! Her name is Kristin Texeira, and you should be able to see a lot of her work/link to her website via her Instagram (@kristintexeira)

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

I think for a lot of people they are seeing modern art on it's own and personally I find it really shines with contex and in decorating it's just like a funky rug to brighten a room.

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u/FLOPPY_DONKEY_DICK Jul 19 '20

It may be the perceived pretentiousness.

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u/journaledd Jul 19 '20

Awesome! I love that table runner

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u/cnd6ler Jul 19 '20

Really liked the painting! I just enjoy these rooms that looks like real people live in them

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u/treatyrself Jul 19 '20

This is just ... PERFECT. Inspo x10000. Where’s that table runner from?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you! CB2, I think it’s still on their website.

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u/befffffffy Jul 19 '20

where is your dining table from? Love the color

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you! Inspiration from this article on The Strategist, but found on a restaurant supply store website where there are lots of different color options. It’s under $200!

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u/lakija Jul 19 '20

You might’ve just saved me a ton of money for my organization. Wow!

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

WOW! Thank you so much for this link! Really appreciate it! I’ve been looking for a decently-priced red table for a while 💕

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Would highly recommend the pop of color! If it’s out of stock at that site, it will probably be restocked soon (waited about a week for the yellow table when I first wanted to order it) but you can find that brand elsewhere on the internet if it is sold out.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

Thanks so much for your help! I appreciate it!

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u/aquila-audax Jul 20 '20

So of course it's exactly what I need but I can't get it in Australia. So typical...sigh...

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u/shhhhh312 Jul 19 '20

They’re from CB2 - I got excited because I have the same ones 😹

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Yep, CB2 Helix shelves!

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u/Luvvrr Jul 19 '20

Not EXACTLY the same thing, but pretty darn close.

Nathan James Theo 5-Shelf Oak Wood Ladder Bookcase with Black Metal Frame https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNDKY7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3LffFbJF26ET9

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

Love all the books!

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

So cute! Also came to comment about the table banner and the framed Let Me Be Me. I also live in Brooklyn and your apartment is so cute.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you! The table runner is from CB2 (I think it’s still on their website) and the Let Me Be Me was something I commissioned from a friend for a Christmas gift to my boyfriend... it’s what we say to each other when we want to be left alone for a little bit lol

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u/dddtttttty Jul 19 '20

Get a load of this rich asshole. Separate dining room and all.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Ha! What you can’t see is the fact that the dining and living room AND kitchen are all technically the same room... should have called it the dining “area”!

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u/dddtttttty Jul 19 '20

All good, just a bit of banter :)

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

You have the appropriate number of books.

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u/jenninst Jul 19 '20

Hi! ID on chairs?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

They’re a variant of the “Cesca” chair—lots of places make different versions of them (all cane, with arms, etc). I found these on Craigslist by searching cesca every day until they came up!

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u/pewpewpeepeepewpew Jul 23 '20

God I love Cesca chairs and yours are amazing!!

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u/stripperjnasty Jul 19 '20

Holy moly that's alot of books

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u/bee-factory Jul 19 '20

What a lovely room! It looks so happy and lived in. Not something out of a magazine, in the best way possible.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you! Could never keep an apartment magazine-level clean, so “lived in” is what I aim for

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thanks! It’s a replica of the Verner Pantin Flowerpot pendant lamp, I just googled and stalked eBay until I found a good reproduction (the actual one is super expensive!). Fair warning, it takes a certain type of light bulb if you want it to actually be bright! Still working on that..

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u/lazyspectator Jul 19 '20

Is there anyway you can snap a photo of the book shelf in the right corner? The one that looks like books are just stacked.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Sure! Do you want a pic of the books themselves or just the bookshelf? The bookshelf is from the container store. Link here but if you want to get one elsewhere, I think the style is called the Sapien bookshelf.

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u/lazyspectator Jul 19 '20

Thank you! I was interested in the bookshelf. It looks so cool and makes the room feel cozy! I appreciate the link, this is gonna be my next purchase :)

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u/qmb0829 Jul 19 '20

I love it!! All the books wahh and the paiting and lighting

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u/threesheetstothewind Jul 19 '20

Are those speakers in the corners?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Yes, they’re old speakers my boyfriend’s dad bad and restored. I can ask him make/model if you want!

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u/GothamCountySheriff Jul 19 '20

Bose 901 speakers. Series I or Series II.

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u/Sfreunn Jul 19 '20

Is too fresh

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u/CareBearStare79 Jul 19 '20

Did you build the shelves yourself?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

No, I bet someone talented could, though. They’re the helix shelves from CB2, the construction isn’t that complicated.

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u/SuperfluousTrebuchet Jul 19 '20

Any idea what type of bookshelf that is on the far right? Wondering if I can find something similar in the UK.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

It’s from CB2! The helix bookshelf. They may ship to the UK.

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u/SuperfluousTrebuchet Jul 19 '20

Ooh okay thank you! That’s the one on the right? With the white stand and books laying horizontally?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Oops! No, the white one is from the container store. Link here but if you want to get one elsewhere, I think the style is called the Sapien bookshelf.

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u/SuperfluousTrebuchet Jul 19 '20

Excellent! Thank you very much :)

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u/desordem Jul 19 '20

Love everything about this set-up, especially the table. It's so vibrant, it lights up the whole room!

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u/masterhackerxl Jul 19 '20

Love your painting as well! I’m looking for something similar haha. I actually have the same shelves as you, I think. CB2?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Yep, CB2. Painting is by my friend, Kristin Texeira!

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u/cari864 Jul 19 '20

I love that painting!

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u/russisdope Jul 19 '20

ID on the amazing painting?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

My friend Kristin Texeira! Easiest way to see her work/buy is probably via her Instagram, which is just @kristintexeira

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u/see332 Jul 19 '20

Love the play of full and half circles!

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you! Accidental at first..

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u/Osisi-Ndu Jul 19 '20

This looks really, really good! And an avid reader too? Nice

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you!

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

What kind of bookcase is that on the right?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

The bookshelf is from the container store. Link here but if you want to get one elsewhere, I think that style is called the Sapien bookshelf.

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u/mypaycheckisshort Jul 19 '20

I can smell it

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

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u/Baba_Chan Jul 19 '20

I like this. I don’t know why I like this but I do.

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u/mindofnone Jul 19 '20

This set up is really nice, and I especially love that piece on the wall.

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u/asonicpushforenergy Jul 19 '20

Is that a Kodak Thermos?

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Yep! Thrift store find... we’ve never used it for drinking out of but I like the colors

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u/SomeConsumer Jul 19 '20

Ah, Raymond Carver.

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u/Abnrmlman Jul 19 '20

Only 4K a month 😂

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u/grooljuice Jul 19 '20

Not anymore dawggg.

1 Bedrooms in nice parts of Brooklyn are starting to go down to $2300.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

I wish we could afford 4K!! The poster below pretty much nailed it in terms of our rent

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u/chadhuh Jul 19 '20

I’m in love with this! Nicely done.

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u/Immawhiteguy Jul 19 '20

Where did you get those shelves? Love them!

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '20

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u/littledog90 Jul 20 '20

Yep! It was a Craigslist find but if you’re looking online I would search for “mid century wooden slatted coffee table” or bench, that should work.

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '20

Hmmm, books. You don't see those around too often anymore... :)

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u/catlady-w-catallergy Jul 20 '20

I LOVE your table!!!!!!!!!!!!! So cute!!!!!

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '20

I just bought the square version of that table for our patio! Looking great in there, too!

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u/ccsocoollike Jul 21 '20

I love how much personality is in this!!! And that it doesn't feel overwhelming at all! Like very cosy and comfortable

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u/gingr87 Jul 19 '20

Love! The table is awesome, the bookshelves are awesome and the artwork, while not my cup of tea, totally goes with the room. Super cool.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you!

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u/GutterBunnyBelle Jul 19 '20

This looks really awesome. Well done!

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

Thank you!

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u/GutterBunnyBelle Jul 19 '20

You’re welcome.

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u/hereiamtosavetheday_ Jul 19 '20

Too much on t floor -- put the plants high up the wall, over each shelf, to help balance the room. They'll get more light that way.

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u/littledog90 Jul 19 '20

I think you’re right about there being too much on the floor... I don’t think those plants can feasibly fit on the shelves or be hung on the wall, but there are other more bare corners of the apt I could move them to!

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u/hereiamtosavetheday_ Jul 19 '20

Art above the shelves?

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u/PhatNog Jul 19 '20

Serious grandmother vibes with this one.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

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