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I, too, prefer the shutters. They add a bit of architectural detail and are much nicer than the routed cabinet doors. The backsplash tiles are quite nice. The window film cuts out all of the view and much of the natural light; it looks like a faux window in a basement apartment. It makes me think there is a flourescent light hanging out behind it.

I work at a federal office. This is one of the only design sites that isn't blocked by our servers. I don't want to see AT blocked; my lunch break wouldn't be nearly as much fun :(

I always hang to a 60" centerline. I can't find the post right now, but I believe this is what AT recommends. I think the gallery standard is 57", but some people find 62" works for them.

I don't know if this hack would work or not for toddlers since I'm only expecting my first...it's a step stool with a front "guardrail":

http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/05/safe-bekvam-step-stool-for-toddlers.html

This just sent my architect brain into overdrive...and I haven't even finished my coffee yet. I prefer the Circle Playhouse and the Dacha with rounded shapes/curves. The Wedge looks a bit generic IMO.

I have threatened to make my dog a zippered tyvex bodysuit because he sheds so much.

At 12'-6' or 13" wide on the interior, my rowhome seems "spacious" :)

I would have uploaded the graphics to Spoonflower and had them custom-print the fabric. It owuld have saved hours of work.

I just purchased this Ikea mirror for my dining room: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60178420/

It has a "silver leaf" carved frame and a beveled mirror -- it looks more expensive that it actually is.

I will fight you all for that bear! It will be mine.