Emily B - thanks for the insightful post. I mean, really, my poor future mother-in-law paid for something my boyfriend picked out all on his (misguided) own and now she's turned into a controlling ...

the situation really isn't half as dramatic/interesting/complicated as it's been construed to be in this thread. it's just sofa ...

thanks, again, everyone for all the great feedback. i really like the idea about painting the wall it goes against (red or brown?), or even turning it into a banquette by the dining area.

*whose (it's early... no coffee yet)

Lisa - thanks for making this point. My question isn't who's couch is in better taste. That would be an entirely pointless question to post on AT where everyone loves MCM. The question is how to ma...

thanks, everyone for all the quick feedback... the problem is, we can't really get rid of his (long story, involves my future mother in law...). if we absolutely have to put them in the same room, ...

jewels: http://www.renaissancesociety.org/site/Editions/Details.John-Torreano-Bookend-...

In response to kristina22's comments: Emily's dresser is a classic mid-century one that should absolutely NOT be whitewashed. Emily, don't do it! This is not shabby chic! Its clean design probably ...

where do i find that shelf above the toilet??

what about the chair? does anyone recognize it?