make room for boyfriend, part one: quest for storage
I’m preparing to convert my single-occupancy lifestyle to the world of roommate living — or at least I’m trying to. My boyfriend moves in near the beginning of May, and I have a lot to do to get ready (read: make space) for his arrival. I’m not worried about the kitchen or living room, but the office and bedroom need work. A few months ago, I mentioned needing a new nightstand/dresser. Luckily, I just won the above awesome, Eames-era piece on eBay! My next project is finding another, larger dresser. I think my space is large enough for a low 6+drawer double dresser (around 60” long) but all the ones I’ve found are either painfully expensive or absolutely hideous. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to buy a stylish dresser in the New York area? (I’ve got more questions looming in the weeks to come so all you storage-savvy readers, start brainstorming!) — Erica P.
February 8th, 2008 at 8:41 am
http://stores.ebay.com/UnfinishedMod
You got that from that seller! I recognized the picture before I even read your post. I bought some stuff from there too and it shall be delivered on Sunday. I am so excited.
February 8th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Hi,
Not sure what your standards of painfully expensive are, but this dresser from West Elm looks pretty nice, especially in the Acorn finish (I think):
http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODf076&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1SLELTD&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1SLELTD
February 8th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Oo, Jennifer, I love that dresser. Now, I wonder how their dressers compare to their beds…?
February 9th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I’ve had great luck finding dressers for myself and for my design clients in Brooklyn!! I love that antiques strip on Atlantic avenue- The Horseman is the BEST (351 Atlantic Ave) and don’t miss Time Galleries in Park Slope (on 5th). Both have amazing vintage (all eras) at reasonable prices and offer delivery too.
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