Skylights

Bright As Can Be

The 200-year-old flat we are in is bright as can be (we moved from our earlier flat). Since it is on the top floor of a four story building (open sight lines), since it is a corner unit (windows on two sides), and since it has skylights (four of them), and since we are so far north (sun rises early and sets late), light pours in. The foyer skylight (see photo) is dome shaped, from years ago. How nice that is.

The flat is 1,000 square feet; pretty good size for two people. Imagine how spacious it was back in the day before they divided the original flat into two separate units. It has elements of grandeur from a bygone era, somewhat faded and worn, with multiple coats of paint, and with furnishings to match (shabby chic). The main bedroom has a big window seat, fireplace, and a large armoire (no closets back then). The second bedroom is properly referred to as a "box" room:  small enough to be used for storage or a small room to sleep in. The main bath has a cast iron claw foot tub (drains poorly), and a half bath is off the kitchen. Speaking of the kitchen, it is definitely European. Small under-counter refrigerator, under-counter freezer, under-counter washer, a clothes drying rack is on a pulley suspended from the ceiling; very functional. So much charm. We really like the place.