Regardless of the china color, open shelves often require washing of the items displayed before and after use. Pretty thought it may be, open shelves necessitate more work!

Nope, never. Don't bother calling me a snob because I already claim that attribute proudly! And it's true that fresh flowers are expensive - so we have pussy willows adorning the dinin...

Gorgeous! For the large window, curtains in a color that match your decor - that hang to the floor. For the small windows flanking the fireplace, I agree with what others have said - simple, neutra...

No, no! One wants to stand out from the background in one's home, doesn't one?? Decor should be the opposite of wardrobe!

The LED-illuminated modular steel walkway system is spectacular!! While the results aren't my particular style, I can see how much effort you made toward making the final result "your" space. It lo...

I really like the chair and table in the first photo. Worhty of designing a room around!

I picked up that exact red Ikea locker for... wait for it... waaaait for it... !for FREE when my neighbors put it on the sidewalk ...

Do open windows count? We'd sleep outside if we could - and do when camping, of course. There's nothing better then opening the windows wide (with screens, of course) and drifting off to sleep to t...

Really like the under-stairs storage. However, the books in the fireplace makes me cringe. It looks messy and - although I know the fireplace isn't used - gives me anxiety! There is no...

*snort* A dear friend pursued an alternate career as a wedding florist. She has a great eye and used a couple of books as added inspiration. I helped on a couple of occasions - and we did some marv...

So glad you like the countertops - they're lovely! Sun spots can be covered up by cannisters. No black, ever. What would look great are cabinet pulls in a colored glass - turquoise or ...

Y'all are cracking me up! JoeyBrill - imagine the wonder and delight when you bring those rare and authentic Nava...

While I like that the wood is light, all those spots are making me nutty. Too much.

Lovely!!

Molly - I'm in the same boat with needing to replace a piece of Watt pottery that recently bit the dust. These suggestions will help!

It's a lovely reno overall and a great way to let in light. However, I can't imagine the smells of cooking oil and exhaust in the summertime would be pleasant.

It certainly looks like a dresser. And it certainly does not look out of place used as a sideboard. Like others have said, it's a beautiful piece, so why stick to rules? However, if on...

I like the warmth of the third chip from the top. Also, consider painting the interior of the pass-through a lighter shade of the color you pick to paint the pass-through wall.

Looks lovely! Russo's in Watertown is also a great resource.

Another vote for Catherine Merrick's work!