Bedroom

A bit dusty yet.

Initially I was very concerned about storage. The most common complaint I heard from people living in small spaces was lack of storage. Even small kitchen and bath complaints had to do with lack of storage as items overflowed onto work surfaces. I've tried to solve this issue with a minimalist principle, keep surfaces clear of clutter.

So I went a little overboard on storage.

In Europe I saw many bedrooms using an armoire rather than a closet. I liked the look, the flexibility. So I purchased this armoire off EBay. It has yet to find any real use. The bedroom is currently crowded with furniture and something will have to go.

We had been planning to add a vanity for Caren. She likes the bathroom hot for her shower and cold for hair drying and makeup. I thought moving into the bedroom would solve this and she initially thought a vanity was a good idea. However, after a couple of months Caren says no vanity is needed. This change did come during the winter and I wonder if summer will change her mind again. If it doesn't it means having everything in the bathroom is important enough to her to deal with the climate issues. You get better information from users by their actions rather than their words.

Strand Bamboo Floor

This is a woven or strand bamboo floor. Very solid, dense floor.

I picked it up on craigslist and later found it had to be nailed or glued down. Glue was the only option for this concrete slab. Problem is I will not glue a floor to concrete.

I turned the problem upside down and fastened inlaid copper straps to the top of the flooring. The copper straps are scrap water pipes hammered flat. I used this copper detail throughout the home to tie elements together. It is an honest material.