What to do with an empty wall?

[RoJoHen]

Okay, here is the wall in question:

A full view of the entire wall:

A view from the couch:

It would actually be the perfect spot for a desk or a bookcase, but I already have one of each on the wall behind the couch.

I really like it. But should you paint the wall? It would match your personality?

Before I move in, I'm going to painting to make it darker, due to HDTV.

I'm getting 50 inches of HDTV, I think. It will take about 72-77 months for me to paid the full for rent that HDTV.

I'm just renting the apartment, so I can't paint the walls.

 

[Supreme Admiral]

Oh? Your landlord/landlady told you that you can't paint the wall? Is it because of the rules?

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ That seems to be standard procedure in most apartment leases. You can't make major changes to the property since you don't own it. AFAIK, most landlords won't even let you have a new cable TV line installed.

 

[RoJoHen]

I can hang things using very small nails. That's about it.

I did screw in a couple hooks by the door for my coat(s), though, and they're just gonna have to live with it.

 

[SeerSGB]

^ That seems to be standard procedure in most apartment leases. You can't make major changes to the property since you don't own it. AFAIK, most landlords won't even let you have a new cable TV line installed.

Woman that my mom knows just rent a house,

-- Landlord can inspect it at any time, night or day regardless of the hour or whether she's there or not

-- They took photos of the condition of the house, every month they'll come and take new photos to very the condition of the home

-- No nails, adhesives, or screws of any kind in the wall. If she wants to hang so much as a picture, she has to submit a request in writing and the landlord will do it-- if the item isn't "tasteless or devaluing to the property".

-- If she stains the cooktop of the electric stove (which is not unheard with a white stove) then she's liable for a $500 damage fee, PLUS the cost of a new stove.

 

[RoJoHen]

^ That seems to be standard procedure in most apartment leases. You can't make major changes to the property since you don't own it. AFAIK, most landlords won't even let you have a new cable TV line installed.

Woman that my mom knows just rent a house,

-- Landlord can inspect it at any time, night or day regardless of the hour or whether she's there or not

-- They took photos of the condition of the house, every month they'll come and take new photos to very the condition of the home

-- No nails, adhesives, or screws of any kind in the wall. If she wants to hang so much as a picture, she has to submit a request in writing and the landlord will do it-- if the item isn't "tasteless or devaluing to the property".

-- If she stains the cooktop of the electric stove (which is not unheard with a white stove) then she's liable for a $500 damage fee, PLUS the cost of a new stove.

Jesus. That's taking it way too far.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ yeah, since when exactly the hell does a simple *stain* cause $500 in damage plus a NEW STOVE?

 

[Supreme Admiral]

^ yeah, since when exactly the hell does a simple *stain* cause $500 in damage plus a NEW STOVE?

Yeah. My sentiments exactly!

 

[SeerSGB]

Renting shit around here hast gotten crazy since the housing market went in the shitter. I was talking to someone a few days ago and it was "well we're renting the place to pay the mortgage, soon as we're on our feet you'll have to move out and give the house back; so we need you keep just the way we left it". And they wanted a 2 year lease, and $1800 a month for 2 bedroom.

 

[ThePlumsofWrath]

My new apartment's living room is slightly larger than my old one. As result, I was able to leave it a bit more open. However, I now have this whole wall that isn't doing anything. It feels naked and lonely, and I don't know what to do with it. I've already got the usual living room things, as well as my computer desk on the opposite wall.

I kinda want a foosball table.

Nail roadkill to the wall.

 

[Supreme Admiral]

Seriously,

It's far beyond my comprehensive!

 

[Tribbles]

RoJoHen, I think a nice wide mirror with a decorative frame would look nice there. A tall plant with wide leaves centered in the blank space would look good too.

Your kitty is so cute! Can't believe no one commented on him/her yet... <3

 

[Holdfast]

I can hang things using very small nails. That's about it.

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

 

[RoJoHen]

I can hang things using very small nails. That's about it.

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

Crucify a fairy, maybe. VERY SMALL nails.

 

[Kestra]

I can hang things using very small nails. That's about it.

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

You know, you get creepier and creepier ...

 

[Jadzia]

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

You know, you get creepier and creepier ...

It's like one of those ink blot tests. You are shown an empty wall, what is the first idea that comes into your mind? What does it say about you? The prognosis doesn't look good for poor Holdfast

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

You know, you get creepier and creepier ...

It's like one of those ink blot tests. You are shown an empty wall, what is the first idea that comes into your mind? What does it say about you? The prognosis doesn't look good for poor Holdfast

I sense there are people on here watching their back

 

[Holdfast]

I can hang things using very small nails. That's about it.

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

Crucify a fairy, maybe. VERY SMALL nails.

Fairies have glittery wings. Yes. Very pretty. I think it would work.

Problem solved then - crucify someone and keep them on display there.

Don't say I don't ever do anything for you.

You know, you get creepier and creepier ...

It's like one of those ink blot tests. You are shown an empty wall, what is the first idea that comes into your mind? What does it say about you? The prognosis doesn't look good for poor Holdfast

Rorschach tests were based on the theory of projection of your psyche onto abstract objects. The idea of crucifying someone onto a bare wall as interior decor isn't abstract, it's a practical reality.

Um.

I mean.

Er...

 

[Lindley]

Screw this crucifixion idea. Too messy. You need one of these:

 

[Holdfast]

^ more trouble than its worth, though. Once you been threatened with a thermal detonator, your fondness for wall hangings tends to diminish. OTOH, it does tend to attract chicks who are into chains & other kinky stuff like asphyxiation...