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July 21st, 2008
sneak peek: something’s hiding in here

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[update: i apologize for the slow loading today. i'm on the hold with mediatemple now trying to figure out what's going on. anyone use a server they actually like?]

you know that anyone who is able to make a living making mustaches (and a lot of other cool stuff) is destined to have a great home. we got our first sneak peek into the abode of shauna alterio & stephen loidolt of something’s hiding in here with d*s guest blogger kevin of designphiladelphia, and now this dynamic duo is blowing up inside the pages of the latest issue of readymade. lucky for us, today they are sharing even more pictures with us that didn’t make the cut. and if the images below still aren’t enough to fill your fancy, check out the entire collection here. [thanks shauna and stephen!] -anne

[stay tuned for another sneak peek tomorrow afternoon!]

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92 comments
Jo said:
July 21st, 2008 - 1:11 pm

W
O
W
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PeacockHead said:
July 21st, 2008 - 1:17 pm

This is the most amazingly whimsical and magical space I’ve ever seen. It’s so adorable but beautiful and intelligent too. Wow.

July 21st, 2008 - 1:30 pm

what a dynamic duo! i will be staring at these photos for days! amazing!! thanks for sharing..xoxo

Simko said:
July 21st, 2008 - 1:46 pm

Great shelving options…

Kevin said:
July 21st, 2008 - 2:37 pm

Whatta great space… Congrats to those two crazy kids on all their hard work!

For more images from the previous post, check out: http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/03/somethings-hiding-in-here.html

emi said:
July 21st, 2008 - 2:43 pm

i love this house! my fave is deer collection

Bitsy said:
July 21st, 2008 - 3:07 pm

So cute and fun, lots of whimsy but nicely pulled together!

I’m curious - what is the wall treatment in the bathroom, the blue-grey faux bois. Is that a wallpaper or was that done with some kind of stencil? I love it!

Allyson said:
July 21st, 2008 - 3:11 pm

The indoor porch swing is fantastic!

cjh said:
July 21st, 2008 - 3:12 pm

It is amazing. I want to live in your crafty room and paint and sew and stuff all day. Lovely.

flavia said:
July 21st, 2008 - 3:16 pm

sooooo nice.

Miss Jess said:
July 21st, 2008 - 3:24 pm

What I wouldn’t do for a porch swing in the house… Glorious! I love the whole space, and their stunning way with pattern and color!

July 21st, 2008 - 3:24 pm

This is my favorite sneak peek EVER! Their house is so creative and fun. Thanks for sharing!

Angela said:
July 21st, 2008 - 3:46 pm

FANTASTIC SPACE!! That ikea bed (I’m pretty sure that’s it) seems to be everywhere at the moment, but it looks great whereever it is….

July 21st, 2008 - 4:01 pm

What a freakin’ AWESOME place!

Oh, I want to live in a loft …

Thanks for sharing!

victoria said:
July 21st, 2008 - 4:07 pm

their place is freakin’ awesome and so inspiring! i love those donkeys!!

July 21st, 2008 - 4:28 pm

I love that deer collection — a lovely home!!! Thanks for sharing with us!

Shannon said:
July 21st, 2008 - 4:28 pm

so beautiful it almost hurts!!! wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

Ashley said:
July 21st, 2008 - 4:31 pm

Hey girly!
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rachel said:
July 21st, 2008 - 4:39 pm

i can’t tell you how much I would LOVE a swing inside my house. Great idea! Your look and style are so unique. I am seeing the ikea canopy bed everywhere and your home makes me yet again want to run over there and get one. Dd

Steph said:
July 21st, 2008 - 5:29 pm

I agree, one of my favorite sneak peaks yet with so many unique, interesting, and fun (!) design touches.

laurel denise said:
July 21st, 2008 - 5:32 pm

hands down, this is my favorite sneak peak ever! love it.

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stacy said:
July 21st, 2008 - 5:33 pm

i love the little animals everywhere.

Erin said:
July 21st, 2008 - 5:51 pm

I love the built in nooks and crannies, and the woodland theme is soothing yet quirky. Great post! Thanks!

July 21st, 2008 - 5:53 pm

I love the colour scheme in this home!! What is the gorgeous timber frame under the coffee table? I love the colours in it!!

Charlotte said:
July 21st, 2008 - 6:04 pm

Anyway I could find out what the lighter of the two paint colors in the first shot is? I’m looking for an off-white, soft grey with lavendar/pink undertones… just like that.

D said:
July 21st, 2008 - 6:14 pm

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July 21st, 2008 - 6:46 pm

See I look at things like this and wonder why anyone would ever set out to be THIS hated! I mean are you kidding me with all this envy-inducing interior? This is borderline irresponsible it’s so flippin’ fantastic!

No Grace…this was not accomplished via moustaches…this is the work of the devil. Do you think he’s still buying? ‘Cause I’m up for a little remodel ;)

Swoon!

jean said:
July 21st, 2008 - 6:51 pm

i *heart* the deers with the books strapped on their backs. any ideas where to find something like that? it’s ingeniusly adorable.

July 21st, 2008 - 7:17 pm

These guys are my favorites!! I love their home and their work!! Especially the paint by numbers!!

Kristan said:
July 21st, 2008 - 7:24 pm

Very fun spaces. A little busy for me personally to live in daily, but I love a lot of the aspects (like the swing in the middle of the room!!).

Also, I recommend ICDsoft (at icdsoft.com). I’ve been with them for years and they’ve been SO helpful and reliable. Granted, I don’t have as much traffic as you probably do, but I’m also on their lowest plan, so I imagine you’d be fine with one of their options.

Good luck!

July 21st, 2008 - 7:25 pm

oh, my…this home is so fabulous! i love how well it illustrates their symmetry in design style. seriously, how many other couples could agree that what they really needed above their bed was a collection of plastic deer figurines?

it’s utterly fantastic!!

Monica A. said:
July 21st, 2008 - 7:51 pm

The whole space is fantastic. My favorite part is the gingham bedcover. I can stare at it for days…or months.

Hope said:
July 21st, 2008 - 9:10 pm

This is sooo inspirational!
The porch swing kills me and I really dig the forest wallpaper mural.

lesley said:
July 21st, 2008 - 9:36 pm

how cool! i feel like if i just sat in that room for 10 minutes i would feel more creative!! love it, thanks for sharing

July 21st, 2008 - 9:51 pm

I love that bed + lighting combo. It would be difficult to drag me out in the morning. Oh, but the swing. I guess I could always swing and be just as happy.

Nicole said:
July 21st, 2008 - 9:57 pm

I l o v e the feel of this out door/in door back and forth thing. I would love tweety birds and like a cool misty mossy fragrance to complete this experience +_+ Want it!

s said:
July 21st, 2008 - 10:38 pm

What I’d give to be able to wallpaper my home! Fantastic.

And I second the icdsoft.com recommendation, I’ve used them for years for various projects and never had a problem.

meagan said:
July 21st, 2008 - 10:56 pm

this is just absolutely the coolest space i have EVER SEEN! i would move in tonight. love their work and such a treat to get to see their fan-freakin-tastic living space!

Margaret said:
July 21st, 2008 - 10:59 pm

Lurve it! The chandelier bed takes the cake…

Liz T.D. said:
July 21st, 2008 - 11:42 pm

Thanks for sharing! I am so inspired!

cheirie said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 12:50 am

i love all the pretty details

Georgia Iacono said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 1:49 am

These pictures are some serious eye candy! Love love love love them!

april said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 1:56 am

ackkkk! I want to live here so badly!

Fancy said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 2:26 am

um, hello Rustic Fantasy World… Love it, Love it, Love it!!!

sandglitter said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 3:24 am

This is space defined by fantasy, and not traditional boundaries.. its almost like a showroom / stage / book that you can imagine characters walking and talking in!
I so like the display above the bed, and the books strapped on to the deer!

brand-eye said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 7:31 am

what an incredible loft. i’ve never seen one that is so cozy and fun. i love it!

alison said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 7:41 am

oh my… how lovely! i’m not usually a fan of whimsical and fantasy… but this is AMAZING!! good work!

SOV said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 9:22 am

That woods mural gives me a good case of NOSTALGIA.

Bhavna said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 9:32 am

This house is so full of character! Love the chandelier bed!

alisa said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 11:13 am

wow! that is amazing! another reason i am in awe of their talent….

morgan said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 11:32 am

ohhhh i would live in a closet of theirs if i could. amazing, amazing, amazing. ugh, that headboard with those deer! oh my.

vanessa said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 12:08 pm

Good lord, this is beautiful.

Cakespy said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 12:09 pm

OOh, love it! I spy some Ashley G. prints too! Awesome home.

jantzie said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 12:48 pm

This is fantastic. I am a huge fan of the fauxcabin, and this is the classiest fauxcabin around.

I also love the wood knuckles. hehe.

July 22nd, 2008 - 2:19 pm

so much eye candy. i feel like one could explore this little haven for hours on end. so much personality and in such a genuine endearing way. i love it!

July 22nd, 2008 - 2:23 pm

Again with the color-coordinated bookshelf. I love it so much! The brass knuckles paper weight is a nice touch as well.

July 22nd, 2008 - 2:47 pm

quite possibly the most imaginative and unique interior decor i have ever seen, and that says a lot as i scour home decor sites all the time. really impressive!

July 22nd, 2008 - 3:33 pm

Ingenious!!! I live in a small home, and could use some of their storage/display ideas.

Summer said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 4:04 pm

Goodness. This is one of the prettiest places I have seen on here yet. So very, very creative from top to bottom. I am quite in love.

Kristin said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 4:20 pm

Anyone know where to get that blue wood grain wall paper in the bathroom? It’s amazing!

Beth said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 4:23 pm

love this entire space! So inspirational. :)

M_C said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 5:27 pm

Amazing and inspirational. My only gripe would be the bathroom toilet and sink. In a space where every inch is designed to fit a specific aesthetic, the sink and toilet seem overlooked. Still, I am in awe…

Sue said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 5:33 pm

So quirky and yet stunning!!!

That porch swing makes me swoon. You can tell that they have the knack of seeing potential in castoff, everyday items..Especially love the odd details like where they stashed the TV and the little display nooks tucked in here and there.

Well done!

July 22nd, 2008 - 7:02 pm

thanks everyone… we feel the love.

kristin, the faux bois in the bathroom is not wall paper - we painted it using a very simple plastic “wood graining” tool from home depot. all you need is two colors of paint and this tool it’s so easy.

Christina said:
July 22nd, 2008 - 9:42 pm

Its beautiful and forever young at heart! I wish I had a porch swing in the house!

kasha said:
July 23rd, 2008 - 12:08 am

Wow! This isn’t eye-candy, it’s a full course eye-meal. Thank you!

lsaspacey said:
July 23rd, 2008 - 9:05 am

I fell in love with this apartment a few years ago on Flickr. I love how it’s a loft space but they didn’t feel compelled to use stereotypical modern “loft” furniture. I also love all the painted wood furniture and I have to find out what the new blue shade on the furniture in the bedroom is, because I know that table used to be a paler blue.

Shauna, what color did you use?

Whitney said:
July 23rd, 2008 - 9:41 am

I love the kitchsy charm!

Amy said:
July 23rd, 2008 - 12:45 pm

The television in the kitchen island has to the be most ingenious part. It takes the focus of the tv and on the room itself. I only wish I would have thought of it first. I am definitely copying this idea….

July 23rd, 2008 - 3:45 pm

This is the best sneak peek yet!

July 23rd, 2008 - 4:20 pm

How long does it take to put a house like this together? I mean it doesn’t just happen over night, right? It would be nice to read about how long it took folks to get all the pieces in place. I’ve been in my home for almost a year and only two rooms feel really pulled together. How do they do it?

sherry said:
July 23rd, 2008 - 4:34 pm

Love this space!! It’s so much fun and really feels like they’ve just followed their instincts and gone for it. Very refreshing!!!!

Melissa said:
July 23rd, 2008 - 11:31 pm

Who could ever leave an abode so fab? I love all d*s sneakpeaks, but this one deserves an award!

PS - Just how large are those deer carrying books? Incredible!

July 24th, 2008 - 2:21 am

i spotted a litho stone on the dresser to hold the alarm clock!!!! and the collection of deer.

thank you for this, what a treat!

Foodchic said:
July 24th, 2008 - 5:00 pm

When are we all moving in? Or are they doing time-shares? Or home swapping? Mine is filled with the most lovely laundry collection…

Jennifer said:
July 25th, 2008 - 1:19 pm

Where is that cute radio in the first image from?! I’ve been looking for one that looks retro and is made of wood, but can still play cds.
What a lovely home by the way!!

k smoot said:
July 25th, 2008 - 2:46 pm

this is A-mazing!!

may i ask where the gingham bedcover is from? absolutely adorable

oh, and the fabric on the swing too!

July 25th, 2008 - 10:04 pm

you are all invited over!

for those who had questions about the faux bois wall in the bathroom… here is our how-to:
http://readymade.com/project/good_grains

several of you also asked questions about the gingham duvet cover… we made it using basic cotton fabric (it’s so easy).

and stephen made the cushion on the swing by patching together parts of an old tote bag collection.

thanks again.
shauna (& stephen too)

Lesley said:
July 25th, 2008 - 10:34 pm

Oh, I love that shelf over the bed with all the animal figures and the book shelves…..Love it. Great work!

July 25th, 2008 - 11:37 pm

same place as featured in ReadyMade…

jinnie said:
July 25th, 2008 - 11:43 pm

W O W
Can you guys adopt me??

I, too, love that gingham bedcover + yellow bedframe.. ^^

grace said:
July 26th, 2008 - 10:13 am

pennyroulette

- see the intro text to the post and you’ll see the link to readymade and additional pictures.

grace

July 26th, 2008 - 5:19 pm

Quick question: What’s the shelving unit under the window (the one topped with those two great deer bookholders)? I need something *exactly* like that to go under a low window in my dining/sewing room.

I guessed that maybe it was IKEA, but the closest matches there, the Lack and Expedit single column shelves (if they were turned on their sides), don’t seem to have legs like this. Any clues?

Leah

July 26th, 2008 - 7:06 pm

leah, you are right. we used two units turned on their sides and added legs (also ikea)!
have fun.

also…
several of you asked about paint colors. we have our colors custom mixed at home depot and here are the formulas…

lt blue (walls, swing & faux bois):
colorant 0Z 48 96
D thalo green 0 19 1
E thalo blue 0 16 0
L raw umber 1 45 1

dk blue (furniture & faux bois):
colorant 0Z 48 96
B lamp black 0 24 0
D thalo green 0 24 0
E thalo blue 0 5 0
KX white 0 28 0

thanks everyone,
shauna & stephen

Linda said:
July 28th, 2008 - 2:38 am

the faux-forrest motif is a bit too much for my tastes, but that certainly is a fabulous apartment. i love how they embraced the openness of the space rather than trying to partition it.

mj said:
July 28th, 2008 - 4:35 pm

geez. “if only i could live in an urban outfitters display window” ?

Lisa m said:
July 30th, 2008 - 8:51 am

One of the coolest apartments I have ever seen! I love the collection of deer and the living room porch swing! Really lovely!
Lisa
xo

rebecca said:
July 31st, 2008 - 8:31 pm

this and the denyse schmidt sneak are my faves. i keep coming back to look at the furniture! i love painted queen anne legs. :)

angie said:
August 1st, 2008 - 9:08 am

this place is like magic. it really really is super awesome. well done guys. one day when i grow up i want to live in a place just like it.

Emma said:
August 9th, 2008 - 4:54 am

i’ve seen these pictures on Flickr and i think the house is amazing…. so much warmth and comfort in the design and colours. Love it all

September 1st, 2008 - 6:06 am

I really love the colors..

karina said:
September 25th, 2008 - 6:48 am

This house is so unique, I love it!!!

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