Our apartment is quirky. We love it, but it probably isn't everyone's cup of tea. The ceilings are low (cheaper to heat! Cozy and treehouse-like!). It's at the very top of our 5-story walkup (the stairs keep us so fit!). Etc. etc. Who cares about these things - it has a skylight.
A skylight! A peek at the sky from our living room! An extra breeze blowing in when open windows don't cut it. More light pouring into our already-sunny home. Sometimes when it rains I lay on the floor beneath the skylight and watch the rain drops hit. You can hear them pattering; it's like being in a cabin or a tent. It always reminds me of that magical Saturday I sat on the floor in the young adult section of my local library. I was trying to figure out which Encyclopedia Brown books I hadn't read yet when it started to rain. I was right beneath the skylight and the noise was deafening. Mesmerizing too. It made you glad to be inside, but also tempted you to run outside and get soaking wet.
Other good things in our apartment:
The "big blue thing" we purchased in the neighborhood a couple months ago. A million drawers hide a million pencils, knitting needles, rolls of tape, cords, etc. I hugged it the day we brought it home. No joke.
The lovely way our dining stuff came together. Quick and easy re-upholstering of chairs, quick and easy sewing of table runner... I'm loving it.
A bookshelf that also creates a little hallway in front of the bathroom (can you see the door behind there?) and hides a bunch of important but unsightly stuff (love you, baskets!)
6 comments:
My parents' house had a skylight and my favorite thing to do was lay underneath it severe thunderstorms. In retrospect, this maybe not such a great idea.
I love your apartment!
I love the blue thing!
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Skylights make a big difference in a small room. A reasonably-sized skylight can fill a small area with sunlight during the day, increasing a room's connection to the outdoors and making the space seem larger. It’s very relaxing to see the blue skies and have a taste of fresh air every waking day!
-Joanne Barragan
I’d have to admit, the circular skylight in our attic is what I consider the best part of our house too. It just feels great to stare face to face with the sky, but still remain secured and comfortable. I like that part too, when the rain spatters on the glass. It gets me sentimental most of the time. Ha-ha! Plus, I noticed that our electrical bill did get smaller, and probably yours too. So, the skylight isn’t our favorite for nothing, huh? ;)
Galliena Gornet
Aside from watching the rain, I also love staring at the night sky and try to count the constellations that I can see. It keeps me busy all night long! Haha! I really love skylights! Good thing I have one in my bedroom.
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