Comments on: I got my keys!

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:40:40 +0000

moe, I wasn’t looking at condos in SoDo but rather some rentals. They have some great livable artist spaces if you can fake the artist qualifications.

And thanks for the link. I love the industrial ones of gasworks.

By: moe

moe — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:24:30 +0000

Fyi…If you’re interesting in looking at some cool work for your walls, check out this local artist who’s totally blowing up right now in the Decor scene. I know him so i’m totally biased….but i can’t help but think that his combination of industrial textures + rich colors would look awesome in some of these new lofts!

http://www.douglandreth.com

By: moe

moe — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:47:45 +0000

Hey matt.. wow. i’ve been drooling over those condos for months and now to see shots of the inside i’m totally just dying with envy. i’m sure that they’re out of my price range unfortunately. what condos were you looking at in SoDo?!

By: JasonC

JasonC — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:04:51 +0000

I disagree that 1919 textile machinery will look “dated”. Or, should I say, it already does? It’s not everyone’s schtick, to be sure.

I’ve already gone on record as saying that the appliances and bathroom sink are pretty standard-issue 2005–and that stainless (like all trends) will one day be the equivalent of Harvest Gold–but that’s always the case with new construction and after a few years owners can change that out and customize. You can never get away from that.

Its also true subway tile has been in revival for a couple years now. Although, strangely, the Trace developers did it with thick sand grout instead of doing the tiles flat against each other which is the the traditional, old-school subway tile technique.

Speaking of which: make sure you seal your grout Matt! For some reason they didn’t use pre-sealed grout.

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:46:56 +0000

Beautiful place Matt! Congratulations!

By: richard

richard — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:42:27 +0000

It’s certianly nice. I can’t help thinking though that in a relatively short time this building will look very dated and need a complete remodel. But that’s the price you pay for having something that’s this funky cool when it’s brand new.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:30:34 +0000

Thanks all!

peckham, I have been tempted to rent a similar type loft in SoDo but would rather have a smaller space and be close to the action.

Seth, yup, one small bedroom :).

By: EconE

EconE — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:21:57 +0000

dude…sweet pad!

I can already tell from the pics that your floors are a hell of a lot nicer than mine…but then you already knew that being that you had already seen my place.

That bedroom door is a trip…it definitely adds character that can’t really be duplicated. It kind of reminds me of the door that Leatherface slams shut in the original ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’. Now all you have to do is throw up a few meathooks in the ceiling and you’ll get the full on effect. Chicks will dig it I tell ya!

Now get going on the gut & remodel!

By: kh

kh — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:30:56 +0000

congrats!

all your stressing over the past few months has paid off.

By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:52:42 +0000

Matt,

Very cool, looking at your pics is causing an extreme case of condo envy!!

Is it a one bedroom?

Seth