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i so often find it interesting to see apts on apartment therapy where i feel that there is no indication of the detritus of life.

i find it hard to believe when i see

 

no books 
(i couldnt live without my books)

 

no electronics of any kind?
maybe everything is on a laptop and iphone?

 

no tv? 
interesting .

 

no closet ? storage? 
(it may be there but where? )

 

no kitchen appliances? 
(maybe there is not much cooking)

 

i would love to see an apartment with evidence of more life in it. i bet many of us who live in apartments dont have minimal furnishings or possessions.

 

my current apt is my home (for 10 years) and it has - books, knitting, cats, clothes, winter coats, running shoes, computer (or two), TV, a stereo and components, records, tapes (yes), etc... as well as kitchen appliances and a piano and music. and under 800 sq ft

 

if i had few belongings and very little furniture my place would be empty too.

 

i also dont have builtin kitchen cabinets or lots of closets or an updated bathroom. however i love my place with my stuff and i have created great storage (hidden and open) to handle my things. (which i declutter frequently)

 

to each his own. 
which is after all what these tours show.