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we had a similar dilemma in our kitchen. we ripped up the linoleum and found old wood floors with paint specks and large areas that had been painted in the past. we did a light sanding and then polyurethaned ourselves with a clear coat. it is different than the rest of the house but we love the imperfections of it.

Hey all - thanks for the great comments!
@apcolucci - the candelabra was a gift from my aunt - i believe she got it from marshalls!
@pi - be sure to check out the clearance rugs at material culture. we found ours folded up at the bottom of the pile on super sale. quite the steal
@rosenatti - the floor lamp in the corner was actually a trash find! it is a sun lamp from the 30s. still can't believe someone was throwing it out. one of our best trash pieces yet.
@mfarling - the green chairs are the IKEA Urban ones like drcourt777 said
@shannont - the kitchen cabinets are custom made using ebony (style number 9012) formica laminate as the outer surface (http://www.formica.com/ProductLine_Finishes.aspx?prl=PRL_LAMINATE&fin=FIN_NT&fns=) and IKEA door handles. The counterrops are meganite - it is a solid surface that is pretty much the same as corian, but cheaper. We are extremely happy with both our cabinets and countertops! Good luck with your reno!!

Awesome serene space! What a great job you guys did!

@ishwarke - Brian has yet to sell a painting...but maybe someday...he's flattered by all these great comments about his work!!
@Leezlee03 - the white bed is from IKEA- the Malm bed.
Thanks all!

@ blixx: the wood floors are original to the house. They are yellow pine wood planks. The kitchen was the only room that had not been stained because it was covered with linoleum when we moved in. We ripped up the linoleum and did a light sand and clearcoat polyurethane. We, too, love them - they were definitely a selling point for us! Good luck with your condo!

LOVE the upholstered wood chair in the pic with all the bookshelves. Great job!

I love the work of Sanaa! Great to see this recognition for them.

"According to the 2008 American Community Survey, Philadelphia has the most bike commuters per capita among the nation's ten largest cities."

What I see as a four year resident of Philly (transplanted from Denver via Boston) is a thriving city, and a city that is positioned to become on of the 'greenest' in the US. It is a city with a deep sense of community and culture, but is (no longer?) not afraid of pushing hard to better itself.

The "Colonial kitsch" comment is way off the mark.