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Old 26-01-2012, 8:54 PM   #31
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Really cool pad man. Love the bedroom setup.
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Old 26-01-2012, 8:57 PM   #32
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had a few bandwidth problems with photobucket but trying tinypic now so hopefully photos stay up!

thanks again for the kind words. yes i have many many cd's. when i reached 2000ish i did transfer them to harddrive (at 192kps noooooo!!!!) and i've since added 2000 more. the task of ripping them at lossless is going to be herculian!!!!!

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Like you I read this forum so many times a week. I think I`m kind of addicted, but it`s a great place for ideas and inspiration. You really have got a lovely "pad" it looks great and I would aspire to something like that style if I were a batchelor boy!

The kid in me really likes your Stormtrooper, may I ask where you got him from?

Once again a really nice place you have there

thanks dude. the stormtrooper is the super shogun 24inch model by super7. strictly limited numbers (1200) made and sold out so i ended up paying over the odds. there are a number on ebay though!!! its pretty damn cool especially with the shooting arm and wheeled feet
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Old 27-01-2012, 5:17 PM   #33
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Holy Sh*t, that is all!
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Old 27-01-2012, 8:05 PM   #34
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That's a truley stylish pad

Do your neighbours like you on a hazy Sunday morning though?

Is that a monitor on the yellow stand in the living room? if so what do you use it for?

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Old 28-01-2012, 11:26 AM   #35
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Nice one mate, love the white and black colour scheme.

Needs more gadgets though

As for ripping those to 192kbps your an idiot lol. FLAC all the way.
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Old 28-01-2012, 3:06 PM   #36
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where the alcove tiles from?

I like the black tiles behind the electric fire, nice touch.

Also, where is the "francais" picture from? I'm trying to souce some nice art for my place without resorted to some ikea prints :/

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Old 29-01-2012, 10:42 AM   #37
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a truly stylish flat, what a fantastic lounge. it is rare to see such interior design flair.



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Old 29-01-2012, 8:56 PM   #38
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Love it! Very clean and stylish well done.
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Old 30-01-2012, 7:29 PM   #39
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That's a truley stylish pad

Do your neighbours like you on a hazy Sunday morning though?

Is that a monitor on the yellow stand in the living room? if so what do you use it for?
thanks dude. sunday morning for me is really sunday afternoon for my neighbours

the monitor on stand in the living room is for connecting the netbook upto on the weekends. some guys on an other thread gave me the great idea of building a pc into it as the stand is hollow
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Old 30-01-2012, 7:31 PM   #40
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where the alcove tiles from?

I like the black tiles behind the electric fire, nice touch.

Also, where is the "francais" picture from? I'm trying to souce some nice art for my place without resorted to some ikea prints :/
Thanks! re: the alcove tiles, which ones are you referring to?

also the design francais picture was from habitat- they don't have it any more but from what i remember they have some good prints.
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Old 30-01-2012, 9:27 PM   #41
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Can you tell me what is that screen coming out of the plant pot looking thing in the living room? Is it a pc or tv? It's really cool and where you got it from?
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Old 03-02-2012, 6:03 PM   #42
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Thanks! re: the alcove tiles, which ones are you referring to?

also the design francais picture was from habitat- they don't have it any more but from what i remember they have some good prints.
cheers

the gloss white rectangular alcove tiles
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Old 05-02-2012, 12:47 PM   #43
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the gloss white rectangular alcove tiles
try any kitchen shop. many of them sell gloss paneling and can cut to size.
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Old 05-02-2012, 2:00 PM   #44
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Where did you get those white panels on either side of your chimney breast?

Great pad by the way, just the crititism - those pipes from the rad need boxing in...

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Old 07-02-2012, 10:09 PM   #45
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Beautiful pad mate!

Good collection of hi-fi gear too
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Old 10-02-2012, 8:23 PM   #46
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Beautiful pad mate!

Good collection of hi-fi gear too
thanks bud. i really like musical fidelity gear- very muscular yet musical especially when paired with the monitor audios. they also look the business. i mostly play cd's but on special occassions the gyrodec gets a whirl and produces a very inviting sound!

i would like to go higher up the musical fidelity chain in the future as they have some cracking products.
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Old 11-02-2012, 12:40 PM   #47
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Where did you get those white panels on either side of your chimney breast?

Great pad by the way, just the crititism - those pipes from the rad need boxing in...

Phil
I can't say where Don got his white panels but if you look on here for the posts by Force you can see he has something very similar which I copied and put down the centre of one wall 36 tiles 24x8in all for the cost of £23. I got the wood half price sale and they cut it all out free at B+Q. I couldn't believe my luck...

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Old 11-02-2012, 4:44 PM   #48
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Never mind all the cool av stuff, love the Simpsons pic in your kitchen lol.
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Old 11-02-2012, 9:01 PM   #49
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Every married man looking at this thread is thinking "why did i do it".
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Old 11-02-2012, 10:11 PM   #50
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Every married man looking at this thread is thinking "why did i do it".
hahahahahahaha true true.
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Old 11-02-2012, 10:15 PM   #51
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I have just bought a house and tried to do my ideal setup etc but this makes mine look like pathetic lol!
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Old 12-02-2012, 1:04 PM   #52
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Never mind all the cool av stuff, love the Simpsons pic in your kitchen lol.
good spot matey thats 'happy hours at moe's bar' animation cell. limited edition but still available Lollipop Animation - Art Gift Ideas Collectibles . They have some other great artwork too

@phil5366- if you want gloss, you can get similar wall panels cut to size from most kitchen shops.

@stepp- i'm enjoying it while i can
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Old 12-02-2012, 1:10 PM   #53
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good spot matey thats 'happy hours at moe's bar' animation cell. limited edition but still available Lollipop Animation - Art Gift Ideas Collectibles . They have some other great artwork too

I dont think my wife will entertain the idea of me purchasing it. im trying to justify a canon 7d at the moment. cool pad tho. hang onto it lol re read my post and take note of the 'trying to justify a camera'
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Old 12-02-2012, 3:36 PM   #54
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Beautiful set up ! Clearly a person who knows where the find the nice pieces of furniture and knows how to pull together a great look!
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Old 12-02-2012, 5:49 PM   #55
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Fantastic looking place.
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Old 21-02-2012, 11:53 PM   #56
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Fantastic set up!
What colour are the walls in your bedroom? I've been thinking of repainting my bedroom and that colour looks nice. It isn't pure white is it?
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Old 22-02-2012, 12:46 PM   #57
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I want to take your home by force! Amazing well done
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Old 23-02-2012, 8:57 AM   #58
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Fantastic set up!
What colour are the walls in your bedroom? I've been thinking of repainting my bedroom and that colour looks nice. It isn't pure white is it?
standard brilliant white matey. it must be the photo

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I want to take your home by force! Amazing well done
thanks dude. The flat is protected by an aggressive Stormtrooper
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Old 25-02-2012, 6:25 PM   #59
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Wow, completely stunning! Maybe one day.......!
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Old 23-03-2012, 1:36 PM   #60
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Just to echo what everyone else has said -lovely setup!!

Please can you tell me where you got your Tv stand from?

cheers
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