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This Pacesetter House of 1951 is setting the pace a little bit too fast for me. Because a fireplace is supposed to be relaxing to sit by, right? And to me, this looks a little too much like a test pattern.
I used to really like the test pattern – when I was about three. Yes, back in 1965 I used to love getting up a little bit before 6am, which was when Sunrise Semester came on, and watch the test pattern. For those of you too young to have savored this amazing visual treat, the test pattern was black and white geometric stuff that TV stations showed on your screen when they were off the air. Yes, even the TV stations used to clock off and sleep for a few hours every night, back then.
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The test-pattern tiles aside, what also bothers me here is the grey carpeting on the ceiling. It looks like the room is standing on its head, so to speak. Maybe that’s just me, though. I wish we could see the rest of this Pacesetter house. Imagine what the bathroom tiles must be like! I love the coffee table and the sofa, though.
What do you think?
That would absolutely drive me insane! I remember the test patterns, don't forget about that annoying buzz.
That pacesetter fireplace is mesmerising and then it strobes a little bit and with the general idea being that it's the *fire* your eyes should be drawn towards then it'd be a constant battle to see whether the test-pattern tiles or burning logs win the 'give the householder a migraine' fight….
What do I think? Yours is an excellent critique. I am not a fan of coffee tables (shin knockers)though.