Spencer and AlexIndustrial Bedroom, Salt Lake City

Urban concrete floor bedroom photo in Salt Lake City with gray walls and no fireplace — Houzz

Why is the sign with the word "American" upside down? As it is, it's offensive.

jim O
Hello less than observant ranters. What's the first thing you'd see in the morning if you were lying in this bed, looking at the ceiling? Common sense, such a rarity today.
July 11, 2016
Rocco Thomas
Jim O - wouldn't the first thing you see when you wake up (assuming your on your back) would be the ceiling...given our eyes are on our face/front of our head not the top?
July 12, 2016

mermaiden wrote:May 16, 2013

This is in my ideabook. I only comment on it. How do I DELETE IT?

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Lucy Call
I am super new to Houzz, so I am not sure. I hope you have figured it out! Good luck.
June 11, 2013
claytoniss
I think when they lay down they see American the right way. And doesn't offend me.
October 8, 2014

interiorinterests wrote:May 6, 2013

What is the grey paint color used here?

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Lucy Call
The owner did not know the paint color. It was painted before he moved in. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Thank you for looking.
June 11, 2013

cnaso wrote:February 11, 2018

Why is the American sign hung upside down?

- The American sign is the focal point of the room but the upside down look is a bit strange. Seems a little disrespectful, hope it wasn't meant to offend Americans.

cnaso wrote:March 3, 2017

Love the American sign!!!

- I think it would look much better if it was hung right side up.

benitarobles01 wrote:June 10, 2015

Why they put the sing upside down!! It don't look good at all!!!

- Why would they hang they sign that way?? It don't look nice!!!

seth pennock wrote:August 8, 2014

where did you get the American sign in one of the bedrooms, and is it

- I would like some ideas for my bedroom, thanks

chelsandjayse wrote:April 8, 2014

Love the corrugated metal wall! Is it painted or natural rust?

- I love the corrugated metal wall! We're planning on doing something similar in our home and love the aesthetic of this one. :-) Was it painted? Or was it rusted (it looks more 'perfect' and even than other naturally rusted ones we've looked at.) Any info or tips would be super appreciated!

Rocco Thomas wrote:February 6, 2014

in distress?

- isn't that what upside down represents?

whitehallterr wrote:December 10, 2013

Who cares?

- The design is great. Cool. Creative. Personal. I like it

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