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Please, No!!! Not only is the advice pretty superficial, but this is NOT the place for this!

I wonder if any changes have been made in the facade since the original posting. I agree that the front facade could use some tweeking. IMO some minor changes could improve the front - changing the door color (a strong green might be nice) and covering the white and gray panels with wood (either of the colors of the wood used on the house) might work to strengthen the bottom box of the front facade.

If people ask what I would like, I oblige. Other than that, I am not invested in what I receive (or don't receive). If I had significant unmet needs and people were giving things that I could not use, then I could see being a little more invested in guiding those who were planning to spend money on me anyway. Short of that, though, I just don't really "get" being an adult who is invested in what Mom or Dad buys me. Someone thinking enough of me to want to give me a gift is appreciated, whether or not I have need for the item s/he purchases or makes.

Not looking forward to a voice-activated home. I can't get with speaking to inanimate objects, especially those with a recorded/generated human voice (particularly despise speaking to the disembodied voices that are found on so many corporate phone systems).

The main issue I see is that when company does come you will have to sit fairly close beside each other, if you do not have other seating options. It is probably not a big deal, but I usually space out from others a little on a couch when given a choice. Can't imagine someone choosing to set on the end with no back too often.

The wood adds a beautiful natural element that warms up the space. Just wondering how well it can be expected to function behind the stove with the abuse that this area takes (water/steam, oil). How is the wood finished?

Yes, I would consider a lounge area diy if I had a space that needed something like this. Regarding this particular execution - I liked the pallets better unpainted and the additional application of the pallets as a storage area leads to a considerably less refined look in my eyes.

Option A (again). Maybe I am missing something, but I actually don't see how option C could work. It appears that one set of drawers (in the corner) could not be opened. Also, it seems odd to have the fridge hanging out on the floor, unless you are planning to build a wall behind it and the sink, which would serve to close the kitchen off even more.

IMO the author's write-up did not do the contributor any favors, creating an "impression" of significant hubris that may have "colored" the way I saw the space. I do like the natural elements among the collection of modern furniture pieces: plants, puppy, and wood floor and cabinets.

Love the furnishing and the open, airy feel of the spaces and the use of natural materials. I must say that the kitchen almost looks like it belongs in another home. Nice kitchen, but the dark wood and large stainless appliances do not have the same feel as the rest of the home. The dark wood and lack of personal adornments and artwork that enliven the rest of the home leave the space feeling a little flat to me. But, what does my opinion matter? It's lovely home.