It’s official! We have a lease, movers are booked, and (like the good little procrastinators that we are) not a single box is packed. The apartment we ended up renting is in Davis Square. The loft is 1600 square feet of beauty and for the last two weeks I have been envisioning CK and I living there like a couple from a romantic comedy. In case you’re wondering, CK will be played by his idol Ryan Reynolds and I envision myself as Princess Anne (aka Anne Hathaway).
I know I said that I was devastated about losing my kitchen but I’m fickle and pretty much over that completely now. This new property has so many cool design elements like radiant heat flooring, rainwater recycling, and this really wild walkway system between units that makes you feel like you’re in an Ewok movie.
It’s so hard to tell what a furniture-less space is truly like in pictures so you’re probably looking at these images and maybe not feeling very into it, and that’s ok, but trust me when I say that when you see the apartment in person you’re going to love it!
The floor plan is open, but the middle of the unit is broken up by several large closets. This is a bit of a miracle because CK and I looked at a number of typical city apartments that literally had one closet on the premises. That obviously made my head explode as did any apartment that plastered their kitchen layouts with laminate countertops and cheap white appliances. Our new home has these really cool butcher block countertops. Of course the one drawback in the kitchen (as you probably noticed) is that there aren’t any cupboards so a trip to IKEA for creative storage solutions will be in order.
Thankfully we will still have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. I’m not sure if I could ever share a bathroom with CK at this point. We also scored a coveted garage parking space again, a closer commute to work, and I’ve heard rumors of a community garden being in the works. Needless to say we’re both extremely excited to move in! Now if you’ll excuse me I have to try to find a million pairs of cute curtains that are at least 90 inches in length.
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Oh my god, I LOVE it! I’ve been saying how much I want to live in a loft space right now – it looks perfect!
I’m with Pam. I friggin’ LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Lofts rock! And I just LOVE all the brick and vents and whatnot. Character in a place is GOOD!! 🙂 LOVE IT!!
GOOD JOB ERIN!! Fantastic Find!!
Great digs! I have 38 windows here and change my curtains all the time! I can see you curtain shopping now! What fun!
Sometimes its hard to know a blessing from a tragedy…your new place
proves that once again!
It is time to tap the trees! We miss you!
Wow, look at all that SPACE! I’m so envious!
Your place is amazing! Wow. I love it. It’s so trendy!
OMG! Gorgeous Erin!!! I’m totally jealous and can’t wait to see it in person! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Amazing!! Great loft in an awesome location. The kitties are going to have a blast running around that place! 🙂
It’s gorgeous! Congrats on the new place!
Okay, I LOVE it! It is so very urban and cool. The exposed brick is FANTASTIC and the whole place has so much character and potential!! And I think you will make the kitchen absolutely wonderful. Can’t wait to see the finished space!!
As you very well know, I am a huge fan of lofts. Enjoy your new place!
I’m so happy you got the loft! Here’s a little tip for you, re: the curtains. Ikea Merete–they’re 118″ and very expensive looking. You can hem yourself (with included materials, no sewing required) OR you can do like me, and take them to the tailor who charged $8/panel AND pressed them … cheap!
Chad and I can’t wait to see what you do with the space! What a great slate to start with!! 🙂
I love it, too! 🙂
wow – are CK and you bankrobbers?
That place is SICKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!
Your kitchen counters looks like the desk I built for my loft. I love your kitchen; you’re going to have so much fun.
http://www.fluidic.com/photos/building_a_pipe_desk/
totally awesome erin…you guys made lemonade from lemons. nicely executed!!
Awesome loft! I can already picture Watson and Dexter on the windowsills!
Was wondering about the move. Can’t wait to see what you do with the place! Congrats on the new home
I’m crying over your square footage…..
Congrats! This place looks WAY cool!
Holy wow, your apartment is a stunner! Congrats! Can I play a part in your movie, too? I’ll be the quirky friend (played by Kate Winslet) who apartment sits when you and your love go to Paris to browse bookstores.
i’m SO glad you found a space and this space looks AMAZING! seriously – i love the industrial loft look.
plus ALL that natural light which is so sweet. the rainwater recycling? awesome.
congrats and good luck packing!
WOW! I am totally jealous of your new loft! I am definately coming to visit! I don’t know, Thanksgiving in Boston? and guess what? Your computer illiterate Auntie is now addicted to your blog!!!!
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Erin: I missed reading your posts! Your new place looks amazing! Can’t wait to hear more about it after you have moved.