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i have the same tile, only in 2 shades of blue. i have the same feeling as others here about the concern for mold with the wainscotting. we are looking into having a professional reglaze the tiles white, including the tile in the shower area. i heard it also helps block mold in the shower/bath, which would be an added benefit.

as one poster mentioned, no you're right, its not difficult to remove the tile, but it is terribly messy and could expose issues that will turn it into a much bigger project (experienced this too many times in my 1920s colonial already ;))

good luck with your decision, but i do suggest against wainscotting

mmm fantastic, i'm making mini tarts with goat cheese, carmelized onions and fig jam as an appetizer this weekend. i'll have to look for this at my local market.

well sadly when this is your only option, like mine, you make it work and make it look good. for me, not having a tv in the living room is not an option.

ha almost all the captions and images are messed up ;) haha

i have almost the same setup as you - here's a link to my house on apartment therapy (please not that this was before we moved in and changed everything - curatins, mirror above fireplace, carpet, etc.) http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/good-questions/paint-to-brighten-a-room-with-dark-woodwork-good-questions-111853

i would suggest a smaller size left side sectional where your current couch is (chaise part by the door, creating an "entrance way"). then if it lines up move the tv to the wall with the dining room entrance. i'd also place a chair where the tv is now for added seating.

good luck. love the style of the house ;)

i plan on stenciling the walls up my stairs at some point in 2012 ;) i just wonder if its as easy, albeit time consuming, as everyone says

@kittensandpie: that sounds delish! i just saved the recipe for my christmas eve dinner party!

i think this kitchen is bright and open and i like it!! :) my only qualm is removing the dishwasher. i think its a nice thing to have, even if not used on a regular basis. plus, its good for resale ;)

i feel bad for the bloggers on this site that have to be "cordial" in their responses to your bizarre comments.

i think its great to show 2 options - regular and vegan friendly. thanks.

i think its nice to take a guest's dietary restrictions into consideration for a least a dish or 2. being a fairly recent vegetarian i typically bring a dish that i know will at least fill me up in case there is nothing else for me to eat