New Lease: Planning the Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">If you all saw <a href="http://thedesignerlifestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/04/big-news-signed-lease.html" target="_blank">yesterday's post</a>, you know that today, I'm continuing to discuss my new rental!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Here are a few more details: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I move in in September.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm sharing a house with five other girls (none of whom I know yet!). We have a common living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry facility and backyard. While I'm sure I'll get along with everyone, I also like my personal space (and I'm not sure they will share my love of watching HGTV 24/7). That's why I'm happy that my room is big enough to create a studio style space that will include my bed area, office area, and own personal living room area. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Last night, I whipped up this floor plan quickly to track my ideas so far:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4o-qhXu3KVGNEOkKpEwJnTPY2bVpDRG9Q1mQ5kGD5Ms5H4TFq7ofLDx4VPZlqwBQTQWph76aCy1yDMkY8lnUjILs2AW3IO14Lk1F7J_uqAI7QgGZXGc3RoGcQw33LGmsImObLzi3nwk/s1600/001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4o-qhXu3KVGNEOkKpEwJnTPY2bVpDRG9Q1mQ5kGD5Ms5H4TFq7ofLDx4VPZlqwBQTQWph76aCy1yDMkY8lnUjILs2AW3IO14Lk1F7J_uqAI7QgGZXGc3RoGcQw33LGmsImObLzi3nwk/s640/001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">What do you guys think of this layout? Stay tuned because tomorrow, I'm going to show you my fabric scheme options!<br />xox Tiffany Leigh</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">ps. If you need help mapping out a floor plan, send me an e-mail at thedesignerlifestyle@gmail.com. I'd be happy to help! </span></div>

New Lease: Planning the Layout

If you all saw yesterday's post , you know that today, I'm continuing to discuss my new rental! Here are a few more details: I move ...

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Big News: Signed a Lease

<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Besides my first year at university which I spent living in campus residence, I have lived in the same house since I was born. It has been a blessing which has allowed me to save money, avoid student debt, and not have to worry too much about daily tasks such as cooking and grocery shopping.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Pursuing my dream career in the big city, however, means <span style="font-size: large;">big changes</span>. I've been on the hunt for some affordable housing in Toronto close to my design school for the fall. Recognizing that my own apartment was not realistic financially, I settled on student housing. All I wanted was my own washroom. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I may have gone slightly over my planned monthly budget (oopsy), but I've found the perfect room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aWa8usHd8TLfSjRSj0cNYsjDHysvqt5LNkQqNkVXztxoNdEJva0OFdekB7PVqHkoqJRoL0nqbneQFmmLT91W6z2BG5L1ibMkjsEl3eK2SlFmJrwE6cNK4j2yidjDiAjKLWAsOgjlVwM/s1600/Master_pic1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aWa8usHd8TLfSjRSj0cNYsjDHysvqt5LNkQqNkVXztxoNdEJva0OFdekB7PVqHkoqJRoL0nqbneQFmmLT91W6z2BG5L1ibMkjsEl3eK2SlFmJrwE6cNK4j2yidjDiAjKLWAsOgjlVwM/s640/Master_pic1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55EX3Kf_0aSWZpbjVW3RUDvC6J0zEE1onnU_RJtofRPF733EQfALeWx7o2utxaVH8pPeytYtEON61Zar42FeNvRw8sESXaU8DYl2KL7sf9N4cG1inDjso8oyTG_RJMBugZAzsVzZlst4/s1600/Master_pic2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55EX3Kf_0aSWZpbjVW3RUDvC6J0zEE1onnU_RJtofRPF733EQfALeWx7o2utxaVH8pPeytYtEON61Zar42FeNvRw8sESXaU8DYl2KL7sf9N4cG1inDjso8oyTG_RJMBugZAzsVzZlst4/s640/Master_pic2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The room is 12' by 19'. Lots of room for all of my design ideas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hIMvDicXZV3N1Um_3l8qW7b39JA8tjR0EL3cfQ3nme0I6z_aeMylPDC6qYuay6kQNWsjBmJee7Pq94b5tk95Vo7IoztdY5ZftBvZGPa2Y8kxIcFrjP6xFiN1GpyrYtJOvK171RXGMXk/s1600/Master_walkin_closet.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hIMvDicXZV3N1Um_3l8qW7b39JA8tjR0EL3cfQ3nme0I6z_aeMylPDC6qYuay6kQNWsjBmJee7Pq94b5tk95Vo7IoztdY5ZftBvZGPa2Y8kxIcFrjP6xFiN1GpyrYtJOvK171RXGMXk/s640/Master_walkin_closet.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This picture doesn't do it justice, but this is my extra large WALK IN CLOSET, maybe big enough for my very own <a href="http://thedesignerlifestyle.blogspot.ca/2012/04/dream-house-alphabet-d.html" target="_blank">dressing room</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3smWUlkIGF-VamMqxY_U3c3CyDH7OLuJnXS2ocdzGYwNzZoukxdoqLz0_OJXPcCZX_ujXFRgM7-C6J4Vn_GvWqC_sB3Vf_mFnbY0M0tv5mTnCPSi1I_B9qxryk3ft38uRZglJhLIuaU/s1600/Master_bath_pic1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3smWUlkIGF-VamMqxY_U3c3CyDH7OLuJnXS2ocdzGYwNzZoukxdoqLz0_OJXPcCZX_ujXFRgM7-C6J4Vn_GvWqC_sB3Vf_mFnbY0M0tv5mTnCPSi1I_B9qxryk3ft38uRZglJhLIuaU/s640/Master_bath_pic1.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Here is the huge shower in my private washroom! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc47d4jLEl79ckFMQlawRgdQoQzw9A3IOoWkqfQOYU4hz1jI3apT8-hlid0gnHDYwNUya0YRRrU69NesAu3NktCK4UWVUHAg4SPAza9Qz2CkithqwfwCXyrqsq9QHINCNkwoUybpRH9o/s1600/Master_bath_pic2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc47d4jLEl79ckFMQlawRgdQoQzw9A3IOoWkqfQOYU4hz1jI3apT8-hlid0gnHDYwNUya0YRRrU69NesAu3NktCK4UWVUHAg4SPAza9Qz2CkithqwfwCXyrqsq9QHINCNkwoUybpRH9o/s640/Master_bath_pic2.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">And my big soaker tub! I love bubble baths after a long day.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I can't paint the walls or change any of the fixed elements, but I think it's a good blank and neutral canvas to create a space that is completely me. Stay tuned each day this week where I discuss my design ideas for the different areas of the room!<br />xox<br />Tiffany Leigh<br />ps. I feel so grown up! Ah! Tell me about YOUR first rental.<br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">All photos sent to me by my future landlord. Better quality pics to come when I move in and redecorate.</span></div>

Big News: Signed a Lease

Besides my first year at university which I spent living in campus residence, I have lived in the same house since I was born. It has been a...

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