I think 9/10 (if not more) buyers would prefer painted cabinets to the color you are currently working with. I say paint them-- as long as that's what you want, too. Paint the window/wall/chair r...

lulu77 you are a genius

I live in a rental, too. I ended up applying a woodgrain contact paper I read about on Apartment Therapy (Design Your Wall . com) to the surface of the cabinets. I also bought new pulls for the c...

When my parents had a bathroom remodeled they picked a very rich paprika-coral-ish color. The contractor painted the ceiling, too, to their surprise. Since it was a basement bathroom with a small...

I second (or third) painting the wall and leaving the fireplace as is. What about painting the wall a nice grey/stone color like Sherwin Williams' Alpaca?

Sorry- me again- Mike I was hoping you still check this- I have been looking to replicate your bamboo shade behind the couch but am only finding VERY cheesy/cheap-looking roll shades. Do you reme...

I think Claire's sold a earring/lamp combo years ago...

Is the bamboo behind the couch one purchased piece? Or DIY?

Love the first :) And I think the amount of colors and the pattern make it verstatile enough to continue to use even if you want to change up the rest of the room at a later date.

I just found them on ebay when I searched for "Inez Kvist" only-- not under auctions but stores.

It looks like you have sort of a similar color palette as a previous entry, Kristin's Cozy Village Studio. Check it out. I think she pulled off the serene feel you want very well.

Where are the flower boxes from???

I've been looking for sheers like this for a bit. Anyone have any advice on similar products?

Is that Camilla Engman? I was going to ask what the artwork was? Love it!

I love the frames (with built-in ledges?) above the couch. Where are they from? And not to be a total mooch- but where are those gorgeous lights next to your bed from?

I really love the concept- but wish they had more designs/colors to choose from.

Thanks Kikajess!! I appreciate all of the time you spent on this!!

Jeff/Penny- do you mean sticking outward perpendicular to the wall in the living room, or as a continuation of that wall?

Kiwi-- thanks!! The link you provided is VERY similar to my place. I love the arrangement of frames she has above her bed. What are everyone's thoughts on area rugs over carpet? My ...

It looks like dreamwthin had the exact same cabinets and hardware as you. I say follow her lead. Her new cabinets look great. If you don't mind all the work. If you like a more modern lo...