Glossy black! Can't go wrong and will make cabinets recede and glow at the same time. I would also consider high gloss white if black is too much of a commitment, or a combo of the two..a cool bla...

Storage ottomans! The faux leather ones from Home Decorators are sturdy, multipurpose, inexpensive and look really nice. Can work in a huge variety of styles from modern to vintage, ...

I like the idea of taking off the cabinetry above the fridge and underneath the awkward space, and just running open horizontal shelves to the bottom edge of the microwave. The horizontal lines of ...

We've been using this for years, and especially like the newly redesigned rubber cork (the one pictured here..). We also HIGHLY recommend getting a magnetized wine collar (about 35.00 US dollars)....

Also - the Neiman Marcus and Saks Off Fifth Ave outlets at Woodbury Commons and Jersey Gardens have some of the most amazing furniture at amazing discounts.

Also - for smaller items such as lamps, side tables, etc...TJ Maxx, Century 21 and Marshall's..all great!

M. Katz on Essex below Houston in Manhattan has great deals on sample furniture including Lazy Boy chairs and sofas, leather couches, dinettes and other wood furniture. I've gotten many brand name...