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Option A for sure. And I would make that island a bit wider and give it some seating.

It's hard to tell if you have room, but what about throwing in an old white farmhouse style island? Or maybe even red, just something with character to draw away from the sea of oak. I like the idea of an old Oriental rug as well.

And to break up some of that wood, maybe hang a chalkboard on the side panel next to the oven/microwave area. Lean a white marble cutting board against the side of the corner appliance garage.

Chrome or stainless hardware - maybe cup pulls and handles that are Restoration Hardware style.

Paint the walls a deep charcoal gray.
Ditch the wavy thing. Get a canvas or linen roman shade for the window.

Yes, replace the ceiling fan... With maybe a schoolhouse light, or a fun painted chandelier in red, or maybe green?

and finally add a little herb garden in the window. :)

send after photos!!!

i'm with bepsf. hotel style.

I have many different simple basic sets of sheets and various blankets to layer up . I don't like the bedding to be fussy or too patterned. It should be utilitarian. The items in the room that dictate the style should be furniture, lamps, artwork, drapes, etc. And please ~ only pillows that can be used to lay your head upon.

ahhh ok, I see the 2 desks now...and then the curtain is the door to the bathroom...

Yep, looks fantastic. I painted all my kitchen cabinets too and it is no small task! It is so impressive that you got this done in a relatively short amount of time - and with kids! I think it took me like 3 months with no kids. :)

It looks great! - I do think the charcoal on bottom made the biggest difference.

i think those dining chairs are for sale at etsy...
cute.

I'd go with a heavily textured medium warm gray. I think it will contrast nicely with the chocolate frame of the chair. But, if your looking for a pop of color, I'd agree that we need more information about the environment.

Keep it - change the light fixture instead... with something more classic like a schoolhouse pendant.

Haven't seen the movie...but do not like these shots.

Does not look to me like either Carrie or Big lives here...

Do not paint them dark brown. It will look too much like you are trying to mimic dark stained wood and not getting it right. Black would be great!
I also think a charcoal or slate color would contrast brilliantly with those rich floors!!!
Definitely add some trim around those drawers under the stair. Those are such a good use of the space, but they need to feel more cohesive and less random.
Beautiful room to work with!