Make a decision for me

[namasteak]

Eta - option b it is!

I think I'm just being cheap but am slightly overwhelmed with house related decisions SOOO asking MMM it is.

Option A - Would you put a 4x4 Kallax shelf you already have in between the windows even though it would leave a 2.25" gap (on each side) between the shelf and the windows

Option B - Pay the contractor $400 to have him build these shelves & benches that would fit perfectly and are more aesthetically pleasing.

[krystee]

I love the look of those benches and shelves! $400 seems worth it for that custom look, especially if it is that cute in the end.

[redheadk]

$400 total? Do that. I'd much prefer to have the shelves with wider openings.

[zarapipe]

Would you have the benches in option a?

[namasteak]

Mar 13, 2015 17:21:07 GMT -5 krystee said:

I love the look of those benches and shelves! $400 seems worth it for that custom look, especially if it is that cute in the end.

I make no promises that my decorating skills are up to that par but I think I will copy her crayon art. And try to find someone to make those window valances (or are those cornices).

[ilikedonuts]

Are you planning on staying there for a good long while? If so, definitely pay for what you want!

[namasteak]

Mar 13, 2015 17:22:29 GMT -5 zarapipe said:

Would you have the benches in option a?

Probably.

I kind of feel that would be too many cube shelves for that room. Especially since we will have an IKEA bed in there too.

[namasteak]

Mar 13, 2015 17:23:42 GMT -5 ilikedonuts said:

Are you planning on staying there for a good long while? If so, definitely pay for what you want!

We plan to stay at least 10 years.

If #2 is a girl this will become her room in about 5 years though.

[ilikedonuts]

Mar 13, 2015 17:24:50 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Mar 13, 2015 17:23:42 GMT -5 ilikedonuts said:

Are you planning on staying there for a good long while? If so, definitely pay for what you want!

We plan to stay at least 10 years.

If #2 is a girl this will become her room in about 5 years though.

Definitely option B then. The nice thing about the shelves and bench is that you can basically always use them whether its a playroom, bedroom, etc. Storage is always needed!

[redheadk]

Mar 13, 2015 17:23:06 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Mar 13, 2015 17:21:07 GMT -5 krystee said:

I love the look of those benches and shelves! $400 seems worth it for that custom look, especially if it is that cute in the end.

I make no promises that my decorating skills are up to that par but I think I will copy her crayon art. And try to find someone to make those window valances (or are those cornices).

They are cornices and you can totally make them yourself! It's super easy. DH and I made one for the old house and he is the least handy person around.

[zarapipe]

If you can afford it option b. Shelves are Sooo much better than cubes imo. do you have a friend who is handy who could build it? It doesn't look that difficult, even a student at a local cc in carpentry maybe.

[namasteak]

Mar 13, 2015 17:27:53 GMT -5 zarapipe said:

If you can afford it option b. Shelves are Sooo much better than cubes imo. do you have a friend who is handy who could build it? It doesn't look that difficult, even a student at a local cc in carpentry maybe.

It's not that we can't afford it I just hate spending sooo much money at one time. Plus we will be replacing the carpet in here sometime this year.

Our contractor offered to do the 2 tall shelves (which are $400 each at Land of Nod) and the 2 benches for $400 total so it's a great deal considering supplies should be about $200.

[namasteak]

Thanks for making that decision ladies!

Now I need to come up with the final design for the living room built ins.

[smm5623]

Definitely option b - you won't regret it

[heygrey]

custom all the way. its beautiful and it's a steal for what you're getting.

[curbsideprophet]

I agree, option B

[foodiemom]

I can't believe you can get custom shelving for $400, so definitely go for that - it's a deal and a half.

[namasteak]

Is option B still the best choice if we are going to replace the carpet?

#secondguessing

[m1and1m]

Mar 13, 2015 21:56:11 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Is option B still the best choice if we are going to replace the carpet?

#secondguessing

I think this depends on whether they will be actual built ins attached to the wall or just custom shelves sitting on the floor. For built ins I would think you would want to pull out the carpets, have the shelves/benches built in, then put in the new carpet. If they are going to be sitting in the floor then the carpet won't matter and you'll just move them out along with the rest the furniture.

[namasteak]

Mar 13, 2015 22:04:29 GMT -5 m1and1m said:

Mar 13, 2015 21:56:11 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Is option B still the best choice if we are going to replace the carpet?

#secondguessing

I think this depends on whether they will be actual built ins attached to the wall or just custom shelves sitting on the floor. For built ins I would think you would want to pull out the carpets, have the shelves/benches built in, then put in the new carpet. If they are going to be sitting in the floor then the carpet won't matter and you'll just move them out along with the rest the furniture.

DUH! Why didn't I think of this?

They will be anchored but not built in so its a non issue