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Our mattress has developed body impressions, giving us both terrible pain. I'm having a new natural latex mattress delivered as I type. I plan to use a memory foam topper to make it a bit softer as well. Generally speaking I think it's better to get a mattress on the firmer side. Pillow top innerspring mattresses can feel great at first, but they break down quickly.

Where's my Houston scavenger?

I adore this apartment, especially the front room with the black and white door. I can't imagine that my husband would be down with such a feminine interior...I imagine Monica's single? I wonder if my husband is the norm or if more women don't just tell their guys that they are going to design things however they themselves want.

What's the blue paint color in the bedroom?

Love the gray idea, except I'm pretty set on that for the living room and dining room that is adjacent to the kitchen. We wanted to stay neutral in those areas because we have a lot of brightly colored art and those rooms are quite large.

@Suzee-lol, I know...I was thinking something with more punch than a really light, faded turquoise or mint. Should have clarified.

@Sisterfunkhaus-we are probably fun-loving and mid-century modern/eclectic. We like bold colors, things that are cheerful. This is a fairly good example-

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/house-tours/jeffrey-and-josephs-garage-sale-chic-house-tour-106161

Agreed on the upkeep of B & W floors, I've had them before. The possible saving grace of the Hekto is that it also has some gray and the squares are smaller.

Painting the floor is a great idea and I will check to see if the landlord will allow it. I like the idea of a neutral floor and wall color but I don't know another way to do it with decent linoleum other than B & W, and I love the classic/vintage feel of that design.

Personally, I like the vintage tiles. I"m much more troubled by the countertop and sink. It looks like 80's faux marble plastic or something. Replacing the sink with maybe a pedestal in that same 50's style would be nice. A simple vanity would be nice too. The floor is not really clear from the pics. If it's nice pink tile, then I'd just leave it. It looks more like it's linoleum...I'm not used to seeing that in these vintage bathrooms and I don't know what would look good there. Your shower stall isn't as bad as it could be-like those hideous shiny brass ones. A curtain might be nice. I'd keep it all a little kitschy, but that's me.

How could you paint over all of that gorgeous wood? /snark