In addition, we checked out a few curtain places, and had some productive discussions around curtains. We found a couple of places that would be happy to make curtains with the fabric Dana found on duckcloth.com.au (blogged about previously), which was promising. We actually found a few swatches of cloth in the shops that were quite good as well, and would probably be a fair bit cheaper.
Dana's been looking for alternatives to side tables, because we won't really be able to fit any in around the couch. She's come up with the idea to use small stools that can be moved around, or used for additional seating as needed instead. A leading choice at the moment is the replica Xavier Pauchard Tolix stool pictured in several colours below.
These have the advantage of being stackable and well sealed against the weather, so they could be used outside without too much worry. However, they are quite expensive.
I'm feeling really upbeat about the whole thing at the moment, good times. Now time to finish watching season one of Mad Men and argue with Dana about what sort of home theater setup to go with - she prefers the more streamlined home theater in a box type setups, where as I prefer a more chunky (and slightly higher end) dedicated receiver and speakers. I have a suspicion that her point of view will probably win out in the end - it usually seems to.
Edit: I should clarify the reference to the home theater setup above - Dana would prefer that they were invisible, or in fact, were not purchased at all, where as I would prefer some sort of ridiculously expensive and ugly home theater room instead. The discussion at the moment is about where we compromise between them all, based on budget at the available options. And also that we don't have a home theater room.
I'm sorry Dana, but I'm not going to let Henry compromise on that shit. I've been experiencing total surround sound in my living room now for a year and a bit, and there's no way I'm ever going back, and if you've just spent a zillion dollars on a couch, then I'm sorry but you have to spend a little on the auditory as well.
ReplyDeleteTrust me, you will love it, and it's nowhere near as intrusive as you think.
My recommendation would be a middle end Yamaha receiver and speakers, with some simple and subtle rear stands for the couchside satellites. You can track the wires easily under the carpet. It'll cost less than a grand, it won't be intrusive or unsightly, and I will personally guarantee that you will both love it.
As you have recommended the exact ones Henry wants...middle of the range Yamaha receiver and speakers...only one word springs to mind: conspiracy!
ReplyDeleteAs an anonymous third party who knows nothing of the individuals involved, the Yamaha setups are to notch.
ReplyDeleteYou think you would get the chance to use an 0rsm system properly at the new place, how close are the neighbours? Just invite them over for every party :)
ReplyDeleteThe town house is freestanding, so the neighbours shouldn't be affected too much. Plus it's not about the volume, it's about the quality.
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