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In my opinion everything is too muted -- everything sort of blends together. I rarely say this, but I would go with a bright white and mix in some white accessories throughout (pillows, try, vase,...

27" iMac (amazing and can double as a TV) Wii (live in Chicago and need something to do when it is freezing)

I have always like the work bench that doubles as a bar. My favorite example is Thom Filicia's bar that was featured in Domino.

This house screams "trying to hard to me."

That bed would be amazing as a daybed too if you got a simple cushion made for it.

I have always liked the Benjamin Moore Wolf Gray wall color in this posting: http://www....

Where did you get your table? I found the same table with a stainless top in the alley behind our building going out with the trash and am currently using it as a desk. I always wondered where it...

Where did you get the wallpaper for the nursery?

Honestly, I would paint the oak trim out in white - it gives you way more color options and updates the space without taking away from the vintage feel. It may not be what you are look...

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I think color is key. I like a mix of modern, vintage and traditional but always keep within the same colors schemes.

Depends what look you are going for, but I like an eclectic look - try this simple Asian furniture piece that can be used as a bar or for extra storage.

I agree with the poster above about a high gloss white, but only on the inside similar to a White Attic piece http://www.thewhitea...

I think layering multiple natural textures and colors are key, but simplicity in the style of furniture, whether antique or contemporary, are very important as well.

Actually, our large "B" & "H" channel letters have been a huge hit with anyone who visits our place:

geometric pillows can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22718615 Search for "...

The "B" was an eBay purchase. It is an old neon channel letter.

Wire deer head is from Z Gallerie http://www.zgallerie.com/p-7423-wire-deer-head.aspx

Not shown in the diagram, but we built a 6'x5' wall covered in grasscloth that hangs from the ceiling to provide some privacy. You can see the edge of it next to the nightstand.