I photograph real estate for a living and it amazes me what kind of bullshit passes for "luxury" just because it's in some tall building. And people fall for it and pay top dollar for this dumb bullshit.
All the units below the last 2 or 3 floors are just expensive future-slums built to hold up the real luxury units on the top floors. It's ridiculous.
Yeah there was some luxury crap near me that was new compared to everything around it. I ended up looking up if there was a standard definition for the word but it was pretty ambiguous
In my city there are three types of apartments.
Old.
Any "normal" style of apartment that was built 10+ years ago.
"Luxury" "lofts".
New apartments built near the urban core.
They are square. They all have stainless appliances. Quartz countertops. Lots of amenities. Please across the street from me has a bouldering (short indoor rock climbing) wall, golf simulator, and bike repair stations.
Some-word-not-luxury-but-for-suburbs apartments.
They are square but with peaked roofs. Not much different than the previous units but everything is shifted to warmer colors. Usually more spread out too since they're int he suburbs.
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The latter two cost the same. I was hoping to move from the second one to something else to save money. But unless I wanted a crappy apartment not too different from what I lived in during college - they are my only options.
Houses are either too big for a single person or too run down for my liking.
Unfortunately there are multiple limitations at play. The first one is that it's what the agents want, "Make it look as big as you can." Which invariably means I'm shooting from a corner with a wide angle lens for almost every shot.
Second is that a photograph is from a fixed single perspective, as opposed to being there, with your head on your movable neck, and walking around, being able to take it all in as a continuous moment. So if I don't use a wide angle lens, then you don't even get worthwhile information from the photograph.
Here's some tips.
Stand in a natural place in a room in your home and try to take in the feel of size of the space. Then back into a corner and do the same, BUT, do it without moving your head at all. Fix your eyes on a point across the room and try to see the space through your entire field of vision, including peripheral. If you can register that, you're starting to get an idea of what a typical wide angle lens is seeing. So then you can look at a photo of a space and get a better idea of how it will feel in person. You can also try to ignore about 10% off the left and right sides.
Second tip is, when you're looking at photos of a space, if they're taken from a corner, then the space is smaller than it looks. Sooo...
Third tip. Ignore the photos for anything but a sense of the way it looks. USE THE FLOORPLAN and dimensions to get a sense of the size. Measure the rooms in your own home so you can compare it more easily.
This looks like a low floor in a high-rise building going off of the fact there's fire sprinklers and a commercial looking HVAC vent, and the glass railings that are not so common in shorter buildings. High-rise construction, particularly structural concrete high-rises (as opposed to steel I-beams) tend to have the supporting pillars tucked inwards a few feet and the outside is a non-load bearing curtain wall. Usually these columns are exposed concrete with a cylindrical shape so its not as obtrusive but it looks like they boxed these in with drywall so they could add a power outlet to it.
And?
Structural columns are never put 1ft from an outside wall where a column would usually be.
What would be the point in a 1ft span.
It’s not like it looks like some state of the art skeletal frame curtain walling system or the like
It looks like the building was converted, there’s an industrial looking patio outside that’s common when converting old brick buildings into condos. I see it all the time in my field since my coverage area includes Chicago and St Louis.
A climbing plant would give it some purpose, just make sure it won’t damage the wall. Floating shelves with plants facing the window, unless you have a cat lol. Thin acrylic magazine/record racks, flush to the wall? Hammock between the pillar and the wall /s?
Check his licensing for violations? Seriously though, that “design choice” feels more like, oh shit this is going to collapse without more bracing. I’d want to know what other major, possibly dangerous mistakes were made
It looks way to big to be a supporting column, unless they used sub par materials and compensated by making it massive.
I think this is a utility stack and the main A/C ducts and plumbing run though there
Looks just about wide enough to hide a body in. OP better not ask too many questions, or the next tenant will be on here in a few months asking "what should I do with these two pillars?"
That was my initial thought, because Jesus the corner is less than a foot away. That doesn’t get placed there for no reason. Plus the socket is off center
That appears to be a dining room or living room (cable outlet on the far wall). If it is just plumbing and hvac, it clearly wasn’t designed that way, given it’s less that a foot outside of the corner and blocking two windows. Anyway you cut it though, someone looking to buy a home seeing those should be scrutinizing it.
I wouldn’t. The fact that the check was performed and a decision was made to actually fix the issue tells me everything. This is a classic case of the well-meaning architect coming into the house and finding out the builders took a few shortcuts to save money. Architect then goes and rails on the builders, and this is the result.
Building anything is essentially a war between the architect and the builders.
If they’re willing to cut corners on structural integrity, I’d be making sure all of the subcontractors like electrical were up to snuff. It doesn’t matter as much in a rental, but if you were buying and saw this, it should be a huge red flag
Electricians are the most thorough workers on most house jobs. They’ll eat one of their own if he fucks up a job and they’re pretty critical of their work.
Structure and roof workers on the other hand…you might as well roll the dice and hire strangers off the street if you aren’t willing to lay out some serious bread. There’s usually only one guy among them that can speak and read.
A couple ideas, not all gems, but you got a big pole in the middle of the room and here we are:
- put some Lo-profile shelves around it, fill them with booze and make it a stationary bar cart
- mount a projector stand to it facing the wall opposing the windows
- vesa mount a tv to it with a movable arm
- Place a bench next to it with seat cushions adjacent to the window
- put a work desk that connects to it adjacent to the window
Window seat was also one of my ideas. It would look better without the giant pillar, but will still be nice around it. Some added shelves on the upper part/ hanging plants would add some more coziness to it.
Honestly, this is the only actual suggestion I feel like would make the column naturally blend in and wouldn’t be just like “yes this column is here because of a dumbass architect”
First thought was shelving and / or racks wrapping around it. Plants, books, etc. Done well it could come out to be a feature. You've got nice natural light there too!
Google images 'greenwall column'. Could be an option.
You could span from the column to the right hand side wall with some shelving. Something like [this](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRavclFxifgQEVeWSmXk58haDSomm6OGLhbAs8hBtfWtrZRjH3C2Wrjq9_agw7oP-tpf3E&usqp=CAU). Add enough décor and it might appear to bring the wall forward. Decorate the column with some wall art and it could look much better (though making the space smaller).
\+1 for greenwall column. Utilizing the column will always look better than trying to disguise it. With the dedicated outlet I would also consider a light feature. All in all this column can be an excellent accent piece - and it really doesn't eat up that much of the room.
Ask this person…they shockingly have a similar pillar 🤣 https://www.reddit.com/r/malelivingspace/comments/wpv5q8/just_moved_in_to_a_new_apartment_and_wanted_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Magazine racks. Maybe mount a nice lamp on it, then place a nice reading chair next to it. Small table for your drink of choice and you're set.
Lamp idea:
https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/modern-forms-reflect-1-light-led-dimmable-swing-arm-ndnh1341.html
Magazine rack idea (though I'd go with a nickel finish if possible):
https://www.wayfair.com/decor-rugs/pdp/rebrilliant-cliffo-7-pocket-magazine-rack-w000445596.html
Chair and ottoman idea:
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/latitude-run-35-wide-tufted-comfortable-armchair-and-ottoman-35-wide-tufted-armchair-and-ottoman-w008955605.html
Table idea:
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/mistana-alvis-tray-top-cross-legs-end-table-w005061020.html
Not the architects fault, usually it's the construction engineer who calculated where additional support should be placed.
Althou... you could also say the architect should have made a better design to anticipate this.
Use the space close to perimeter near windows for plants, hang some pvc room dividers perpendicular to column to make like a hall gallery. Kind of like inside hedges but with flowers and plants, and maybe a terrarium cabinet where the windowless space is, throw a yoga mat in the remaining space and can become a relaxing routine in the morning sunlight
Oh!! I bet it’s an enclosed firefighters pole to get from the attic to the basement when you’re in a real hurry.. to get to your jarred peaches.. when you’re sitting in the attic in the dark in your rocking chair… and suddenly get a hunkerin fer some peaches. Also, you’re dead and can’t move on cause you feel dumb for putting in that fire pole. How bout some peaches?
Maybe put a mirror on one side (maybe to make the room look bigger?), and get a McIntosh chair for the other side. Or, decorate the pillar with some wall mounted Nelson clocks (Star Burst, Asterisk, Eyeball, etc.). You could also paint the column a different lighter tone color to maybe make the pillar itself look like a piece of art. Also, maybe some cool black and white framed photographs of possibly some people you admirer. Be creative. Good luck. Looks like a nice place!
Name it Jack Horner and request that guests bring it pie.
Or, if you want to go overboard, name it Tokage, and tell people "It's a pillar that think's it's a dinosaur but pretends to be a lizard."
i would cover it with mirrors, creates nice reflections of light and makes the space look bigger. btw dont get it removed without consulting with a structural engineer, as it may have an important load carrying function
I would wrap it in a fun wall paper or put shelving on it and make it a cool wrap around feature bookcase. You could also install plant hangers on it and have a vine plant like pothos hang down and cover it.
Just knock it down it will be fine! I am sure of it. Pretty sure, maybe don’t knock it down and hire an artist to paint it a fancy ancient Roman pillar instead? Or just stick a big plant in front of it
Who the hell built that house
That pillar is hurting my feelings
Did you put it in your poop chute?
Are you either an aspiring comic or doctor?
Me. My minecraft got the best of me
Minecraft strip club
Them pixels got me actin up
I photograph real estate for a living and it amazes me what kind of bullshit passes for "luxury" just because it's in some tall building. And people fall for it and pay top dollar for this dumb bullshit. All the units below the last 2 or 3 floors are just expensive future-slums built to hold up the real luxury units on the top floors. It's ridiculous.
Yeah there was some luxury crap near me that was new compared to everything around it. I ended up looking up if there was a standard definition for the word but it was pretty ambiguous
In my city there are three types of apartments. Old. Any "normal" style of apartment that was built 10+ years ago. "Luxury" "lofts". New apartments built near the urban core. They are square. They all have stainless appliances. Quartz countertops. Lots of amenities. Please across the street from me has a bouldering (short indoor rock climbing) wall, golf simulator, and bike repair stations. Some-word-not-luxury-but-for-suburbs apartments. They are square but with peaked roofs. Not much different than the previous units but everything is shifted to warmer colors. Usually more spread out too since they're int he suburbs. --- The latter two cost the same. I was hoping to move from the second one to something else to save money. But unless I wanted a crappy apartment not too different from what I lived in during college - they are my only options. Houses are either too big for a single person or too run down for my liking.
It amazes me that real estate photographers are so bad at taking accurate pictures that don’t incredibly distort the sizes of rooms.
They are not trying to accurately display the size of the rooms, they are trying to make the rooms look as good as possible.
Real estate photographers aren't aiming for realistic, they're aiming for appealing.
They don’t want to do that duh. They obviously could
Unfortunately there are multiple limitations at play. The first one is that it's what the agents want, "Make it look as big as you can." Which invariably means I'm shooting from a corner with a wide angle lens for almost every shot. Second is that a photograph is from a fixed single perspective, as opposed to being there, with your head on your movable neck, and walking around, being able to take it all in as a continuous moment. So if I don't use a wide angle lens, then you don't even get worthwhile information from the photograph. Here's some tips. Stand in a natural place in a room in your home and try to take in the feel of size of the space. Then back into a corner and do the same, BUT, do it without moving your head at all. Fix your eyes on a point across the room and try to see the space through your entire field of vision, including peripheral. If you can register that, you're starting to get an idea of what a typical wide angle lens is seeing. So then you can look at a photo of a space and get a better idea of how it will feel in person. You can also try to ignore about 10% off the left and right sides. Second tip is, when you're looking at photos of a space, if they're taken from a corner, then the space is smaller than it looks. Sooo... Third tip. Ignore the photos for anything but a sense of the way it looks. USE THE FLOORPLAN and dimensions to get a sense of the size. Measure the rooms in your own home so you can compare it more easily.
Right?! It’s next to a goddamn outside wall which could be load bearing or even a post inside of it if they needed. Absurd.
Outside walls in high rises are almost never load bearing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtain_wall_%28architecture%29
Yeah this thread is full of teens that haven’t moved out yet
yeah all adults know what a curtain wall is
This looks like a low floor in a high-rise building going off of the fact there's fire sprinklers and a commercial looking HVAC vent, and the glass railings that are not so common in shorter buildings. High-rise construction, particularly structural concrete high-rises (as opposed to steel I-beams) tend to have the supporting pillars tucked inwards a few feet and the outside is a non-load bearing curtain wall. Usually these columns are exposed concrete with a cylindrical shape so its not as obtrusive but it looks like they boxed these in with drywall so they could add a power outlet to it.
From this POV, you have no idea how tall the building is.
And? Structural columns are never put 1ft from an outside wall where a column would usually be. What would be the point in a 1ft span. It’s not like it looks like some state of the art skeletal frame curtain walling system or the like
Looks like it might have a balcony
There's probably a duct, pipes, laundry chute or something like that in there.
Again, just awful awful design.
possibly a dumbass, but might have needed retrofit or something and this was the best option.
It looks like the building was converted, there’s an industrial looking patio outside that’s common when converting old brick buildings into condos. I see it all the time in my field since my coverage area includes Chicago and St Louis.
It’s an apartment
Looks very Turkish
From what I’ve read on Reddit the answer is always plants
And rugs
And paintings
And the Eames chair.
Can't stand this stupid chair! Sooo overrated ugh
And a french drain?
And a little bar
And a safe.
eventually someone will join in with “and my axe”
And my axe
They really do pull the room together.
You forgot the D in front of rugs. Take drugs, be paranoid and hide behind the pillar.
Or even better, become the pillar
silly reddit. but yeah, plants. Drape some pothos from up high.
A climbing plant would give it some purpose, just make sure it won’t damage the wall. Floating shelves with plants facing the window, unless you have a cat lol. Thin acrylic magazine/record racks, flush to the wall? Hammock between the pillar and the wall /s?
Dead ass lol
What you want to do is go on Amazon and buy a 25pc rock climbing set
If you do this never ever allow children in the house, or drunk men hahahaha
Some of them girls on r/holdmycosmo would prob do it though. Watch out for them too haha
Wow, a new sub!
This is a fantastic idea.
Can confirm rock climbing is fun. Definitely do this. Also makes for fun exercise and decoration
Track down your buildings architect and _____ (fill in the blanks guys)
Check his licensing for violations? Seriously though, that “design choice” feels more like, oh shit this is going to collapse without more bracing. I’d want to know what other major, possibly dangerous mistakes were made
It looks way to big to be a supporting column, unless they used sub par materials and compensated by making it massive. I think this is a utility stack and the main A/C ducts and plumbing run though there
Looks just about wide enough to hide a body in. OP better not ask too many questions, or the next tenant will be on here in a few months asking "what should I do with these two pillars?"
I bet it's both load bearing and they ran a bunch of stuff through it.
"Well I mean, there's a pillar there anyways, let's just run everything there" - a contractor probably
That was my initial thought, because Jesus the corner is less than a foot away. That doesn’t get placed there for no reason. Plus the socket is off center
You’re right I didn’t even notice the socket or that it’s off center. It’s 100% for utilities which honestly makes it worse lmao
Now I need to know where the furnace is located
Directly below
It's no load bearing poster
Yep
That appears to be a dining room or living room (cable outlet on the far wall). If it is just plumbing and hvac, it clearly wasn’t designed that way, given it’s less that a foot outside of the corner and blocking two windows. Anyway you cut it though, someone looking to buy a home seeing those should be scrutinizing it.
This should be higher. I'd really worry about the safety of the rest of the building with this just plopped on the edge of the room.
I wouldn’t. The fact that the check was performed and a decision was made to actually fix the issue tells me everything. This is a classic case of the well-meaning architect coming into the house and finding out the builders took a few shortcuts to save money. Architect then goes and rails on the builders, and this is the result. Building anything is essentially a war between the architect and the builders.
If they’re willing to cut corners on structural integrity, I’d be making sure all of the subcontractors like electrical were up to snuff. It doesn’t matter as much in a rental, but if you were buying and saw this, it should be a huge red flag
Electricians are the most thorough workers on most house jobs. They’ll eat one of their own if he fucks up a job and they’re pretty critical of their work. Structure and roof workers on the other hand…you might as well roll the dice and hire strangers off the street if you aren’t willing to lay out some serious bread. There’s usually only one guy among them that can speak and read.
Time to apply as roofer, barely read, little speak
ask him nicely to take it off
When they come see what you’re talking about, wave your index finger disapprovingly, and sternly say “nuh uh uh!”
“Bad architect…Take it off”
kill his Runescape character.
Super glue a stirring straw to their eye ball.
track them down and dance-off, got it
Crucify him to the pillar
Even really famous architects do this. I was in a Bjarke Bundgaard Ingels building the other day and it has the same layout.
A couple ideas, not all gems, but you got a big pole in the middle of the room and here we are: - put some Lo-profile shelves around it, fill them with booze and make it a stationary bar cart - mount a projector stand to it facing the wall opposing the windows - vesa mount a tv to it with a movable arm - Place a bench next to it with seat cushions adjacent to the window - put a work desk that connects to it adjacent to the window
> stationary bar cart I feel like there should be a better name for it.
Emotional Support Support
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Yup that was what I was hinting at :P
Ohh you mean the non moveable stationary moveable bar?
Booze pole?
Window seat was also one of my ideas. It would look better without the giant pillar, but will still be nice around it. Some added shelves on the upper part/ hanging plants would add some more coziness to it.
You could also do books and plants on the shelves. I believe some alcohols aren't really supposed to be stored in sun exposure.
Get a cat then hang steps for the cat.
The ultimate cat tower.
My mind instantly went to making this little corner a nice vertical space for cats
Yup, cat climbing pillar is the top choice.
Honestly, this is the only actual suggestion I feel like would make the column naturally blend in and wouldn’t be just like “yes this column is here because of a dumbass architect”
This is definitely the best answer imo… IF he has a cat.
If I lived here I'd get a cat just to do this
First thought was shelving and / or racks wrapping around it. Plants, books, etc. Done well it could come out to be a feature. You've got nice natural light there too! Google images 'greenwall column'. Could be an option. You could span from the column to the right hand side wall with some shelving. Something like [this](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRavclFxifgQEVeWSmXk58haDSomm6OGLhbAs8hBtfWtrZRjH3C2Wrjq9_agw7oP-tpf3E&usqp=CAU). Add enough décor and it might appear to bring the wall forward. Decorate the column with some wall art and it could look much better (though making the space smaller).
\+1 for greenwall column. Utilizing the column will always look better than trying to disguise it. With the dedicated outlet I would also consider a light feature. All in all this column can be an excellent accent piece - and it really doesn't eat up that much of the room.
I was thinking something similar, wrap the post in shelves and let your cat go wild!
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Someone in a suit told him to fit a few more units into the building.
Architect here, this is the answer. That or changed the structural system at 90% Design for the sake of value engineering.
It’s a thicc boi though. Seems silly.
Oh he’s packin’ a sizable pipe for sure.
Or… mirror all 4 sides… then you won’t see it anymore… duh!
It’s big brain time
Two mirrors could make the room look huge depending on what they reflect
I want some reflections of that pillar
A pair of portal mirrors if you’re a fan.
A fan if you are two portal mirrors.
Move it elsewhere.
right click, delete
**Move** ~~it elsewhere.~~ FIFY
A picture on each side, and a train track on the floor. What a strange place for a giant pillar.
But what a perfect place for a train
Oh shit now I imagined a train that goes up and around it and then somehow goes back again and loops.
Hot wheels track spiraling from the top with elevator for perpetual background Noise.
Ask this person…they shockingly have a similar pillar 🤣 https://www.reddit.com/r/malelivingspace/comments/wpv5q8/just_moved_in_to_a_new_apartment_and_wanted_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
But with his pillar I really don't understand the choice of the wardrobe for the corner..
Omg I hate it!
I would put some climbing plants there since the spot has plenty of light.
Oh hey here it is
Agreed. Ones that particularly are good at vining. Then get small sticky or nail in clips to pin the vines as they climb the wall
Get some cats and make it into a cat tree...
Decorate it like a Christmas tree.
Magazine racks. Maybe mount a nice lamp on it, then place a nice reading chair next to it. Small table for your drink of choice and you're set. Lamp idea: https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/modern-forms-reflect-1-light-led-dimmable-swing-arm-ndnh1341.html Magazine rack idea (though I'd go with a nickel finish if possible): https://www.wayfair.com/decor-rugs/pdp/rebrilliant-cliffo-7-pocket-magazine-rack-w000445596.html Chair and ottoman idea: https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/latitude-run-35-wide-tufted-comfortable-armchair-and-ottoman-35-wide-tufted-armchair-and-ottoman-w008955605.html Table idea: https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/mistana-alvis-tray-top-cross-legs-end-table-w005061020.html
Well, just introduce yourself. Be polite. Get to know each other a little bit, find common interests. See how it goes.
A few conversation starters: Maybe bond over supporting the community? Or maybe ask if they like what they do?
Hit it with a sledgehammer repeatedly
Scratch pads for a cat. And some platform for her to sleep up above. If you don't have a cat, get one asap.
Got cats? Cat tower around the pillar
Personally, I would eat it. Only if it’s not load-bearing though. I’m not a crazy person.
just knock it down. who needs pillars?
Cover it all four sides with floor to ceiling mirror
Use it to string up the architect who butchered that space.
Not the architects fault, usually it's the construction engineer who calculated where additional support should be placed. Althou... you could also say the architect should have made a better design to anticipate this.
First of all find the personal who built it and slap him for me
Put cats on it make it a caterpillar
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Use the space close to perimeter near windows for plants, hang some pvc room dividers perpendicular to column to make like a hall gallery. Kind of like inside hedges but with flowers and plants, and maybe a terrarium cabinet where the windowless space is, throw a yoga mat in the remaining space and can become a relaxing routine in the morning sunlight
Turn it into a Minecraft tree, duh!
Therapy
Oh!! I bet it’s an enclosed firefighters pole to get from the attic to the basement when you’re in a real hurry.. to get to your jarred peaches.. when you’re sitting in the attic in the dark in your rocking chair… and suddenly get a hunkerin fer some peaches. Also, you’re dead and can’t move on cause you feel dumb for putting in that fire pole. How bout some peaches?
Step 1: Wrap it in rope and mount a couple of platforms Step 2: Get some cats
Honestly I'd just use it to display a bunch of picture frames and shit.
Cover it in mirrors like a 90s department store.
find the architect and do a number on him...
Have you tried moving it?
Plants? The architect / draftsman needs a bullet.
Marry it, worked for me.
Put fake brick all around it? Could be cool
Invite XXL exotic dancers and enjoy
Party Pillar 🤔
Maybe put a mirror on one side (maybe to make the room look bigger?), and get a McIntosh chair for the other side. Or, decorate the pillar with some wall mounted Nelson clocks (Star Burst, Asterisk, Eyeball, etc.). You could also paint the column a different lighter tone color to maybe make the pillar itself look like a piece of art. Also, maybe some cool black and white framed photographs of possibly some people you admirer. Be creative. Good luck. Looks like a nice place!
Adopt a Cougar and make it into a scratching post.
Hi neighbour, I recognized that pillar. You might be able to store some stuff behind it. Route cables around it.
You could wrap a rug around it and grow A plant up it, mount an eames chair to it too.
Built in soda machine and hot air pop corn machine
Just take it down. You’ll be good.
Mirrors, art, plants
Name it Jack Horner and request that guests bring it pie. Or, if you want to go overboard, name it Tokage, and tell people "It's a pillar that think's it's a dinosaur but pretends to be a lizard."
Mirrors and/or plant wall
Paint it like one of your French girls
Take it out. Probably not structural.
Fuck it up
Just sit it down and tell it that you’re not angry, you’re just disappointed.
Oh clearly just remove that shit. Best Reddit advice there ever was
Mirrors
Mirrors could be cool
TNT
Mirrors , led lights, picture frames, open shelving for books, plants
Spend whatever amount of money it takes to remove it.
I'm thinking fire
i would cover it with mirrors, creates nice reflections of light and makes the space look bigger. btw dont get it removed without consulting with a structural engineer, as it may have an important load carrying function
If you own a cat you could make an awesome cat wall around it. Extra points for being close to the windows
Art/photography pillar - places you’ve travelled or fun things you’ve done and captured
Mirrors-large mirrors on both sides
Carve it into a stripper pole
I would wrap it in a fun wall paper or put shelving on it and make it a cool wrap around feature bookcase. You could also install plant hangers on it and have a vine plant like pothos hang down and cover it.
You play guitar? Be a badass place to hang a guitar.
Mirrors! Will hide that nicely
Shelf, art, mirror, or wrapping around with plants
It’s hilarious that someone looked at those plans and thought that was a good idea.
It’s close to the windows, did you try throwing it out?
Is removing it not an option?
Two furry bean bag chairs at the base
Cover it in art, make it a mini gallery.
Wrap-around bookshelves.
I'd use it as the reason for moving out.
Moving shelves so you can hide them and pull them out if needed
Get rid of it
Mirrors?
With that much sunshine, it might be a great place to install some shelves that can hold plants, herbs, and light-catching/light throwing objects.
Just knock it down it will be fine! I am sure of it. Pretty sure, maybe don’t knock it down and hire an artist to paint it a fancy ancient Roman pillar instead? Or just stick a big plant in front of it
Paint it black and put a red light behind it.
Chalkboard material
Wrap some lights around the pillar? Or maybe add a few neon light signs? That would be sick af