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I just saw this yesterday and like it, too. But my husband wants a universal bag --a bag that goes with the baby, as opposed to the mom bag and a separate dad bag. I don't want a boring bag! Any suggestions?

We rent and don't have an overhead light in the room that will be our nursery so lighting options are limited. In fact, even the number and placement of outlets is limited as are surfaces for table lamps. My plan is to hang a few paper lanterns (either star shape or basic round) and install switches on Hemma cord sets from Ikea.

I would remove the backing on the upper cabinets over the sink. Then you would have cabinets that are open from both sides and it would make the opening between your kitchen and dining room feel more open and connected. As long as you keep the cabinets relatively organized (as it appears you do!), I think it would look great! Those upper cabinets really feel block-y now, even though they are painted white and an improvement over the original.

If you intend to use the space as a guest room, you'll need the walls. I like your idea of a glass door. What if you frosted the glass? It would let light in while maintaining some privacy for an overnight guest.

I noticed you don't have an entry closet for coats and general storage. Would it be worth it to convert some of the space to closet and maintain the rest for an office nook?

I think the corner door is what makes it feel the most awkward. You expect something from it because it is so prominent a feature in your great room. What about squaring off that corner and moving the door to the entry hall? Then you could have a nicer guest room with more reasonable access to the guest bath.

I think a large plant would look nice and fill in the space well. Something with some height and bulk to fill in the back corner. You can leave the area in front of the plant bare or add a few smaller items (knick knacks or framed photos), but I would limit the additional items to three.

Where is this place?

Love the daring ceilings!

bepsf - There are multiple buckets on the wood table. As a cook, I recognize that there are primarily brushed stainless and aluminum pots below.

I recently had a potential landlord suggest that he would remove carpet in his unit, if my husband and I were willing to sign a two-year lease. Is your sister willing to sign a two-year lease? If so, begin negotiations with the landlord. The worst they can say is no and she will have to keep looking.

My first thought on seeing picture #3 was "ugh, what a mess!" and then "ooo! is that a card catalog?" swoon! there's a lucky lady who knows when she hit the jackpot of cellar treasures.

Eddie Ross did a simple skirted sink with flour sack towels, if you are interested in a more modern, pleated look. http://www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/2009/04/before-and-after-dollar-store-skirted-sink.html