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One more to add: take cues from historical architecture and local venacular. Before homes were outfitted with AC, heating, and other modern amenities they had to adapt to their climate through clever building that took advantage of breezes, etc....Just a thought :)

Lovin' all that natural light. Amazing storage for such a small space!

Oh my; I'm getting flushed imagining how delicious this is going to be. Planning on whipping it up this weekend to impress our house guests (one's a gourmet chef). Thank you!

I use my parent's home as my personal one stop shop for quirky and awesome decor. They are avid antiquers and yard sale fanatics, hence have unusual amounts of one-of-a-kind kitsch. The good thing about their finds is that they were usually cheaply acquired and so repainting or revamping comes with little guilt. The bottom line is, whether it is was expensive or not, do with it what you must to make it work for you!
Erin @ Cultivating HOme

Love the idea hate the price. That being said, this looks like it would be ridiculoulsy easy to replicate oneself.

Thanks for all the market coverage! I was able to go yesterday and the information you provided made it so much easier to navigate.
~Erin @ Cultivating Home

Is there a common color amongst your decorating accessories? I would start by going through the items you already have and looking for one dominant color. Then I would pick a complimentary color for my walls. If you have lots of red, then pale aqua walls would look nice. If you have lots of yellow, the right gray would look sophisticated (and so on.) Since your budget is tight (I can relate), this might be the best way to showcase what you already have and make the space fit you (not the other way around).
Good luck!
~Erin @ Cultivating Home

I guess you either love them or hate them. We're adding a simple ceramic one to our half bath downstairs that gets infrequent use. I don't want a bulky vanity and don't need undercounter storage so a vessel sink is perfect for our need. I could care less about being trendy; I'm looking for function and ease of install.

I have just a few more recommendations to add to what the editor suggested. Why not add a simple and relatively affordable backsplash using stainless steel adhesive tiles? They are very easy to apply and cut to size and will provide a more current element to your kitchen. I would also "cap" the open space above your top cabinets. Using it as storage makes the kitchen looks cluttered and its not tall enough to use as a display area. Just use molding, decorative or plain, to cover up this void. Finally, I recommend replacing your hood vent and microwave. They seem to have yellowed and really distract your eye from the rest of the room.
Good luck!
~Erin @ Cultivating Home

The bathroom really isn't that bad compared to others from that era. I definitely agree with painting the walls a charcoal gray color. I would also put up crown molding (very easy to get from any home improvement store and easy to install with a miter saw and nail gun). If you do the crown, I would also suggest painting the ceiling 2-3 shades lighter gray for real drama. Others suggestions include:
* replacing the current mirror/medicine cabinet with a framed mirror
* Replace the dated light fixture
* Get plantation shutters for the bathroom window
* Raise the shower curtain rod to the ceiling to make the room feel bigger and higher
* Get a runner for the bathroom that picks up all the colors in the room

Also, does the tile extend under the current vanity? If so, tear out the vanity, clean the tile and replace with one that is slimmer and has legs to reduce the clunky feel.

Good luck!
~Erin @ Cultivating Home