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White and brushed brass for the urban interior. I think for country interiors the English country house/ cottage look with a mix of patterns and trims might return.

No. Interesting in photos and in restaurants, but at a level of brightness useful in a home they are way too harsh.

Once you are out of college I think you should be able to move without expecting your friends to do all the heavy lifting. If you can't afford movers for the whole job then you can break it down. Move the boxes yourself with some help from friends and have movers take the furniture, for example. Get your quotes early and save up the money.

I don't understand why an upholstery shop would be laughing at this request. This does not look like an odd request. If you are in the Boston area I can recommend Cape and Islands Drapery and Upholstery in Falmouth on Cape Cod. Tufting is not likely to be cheap, but for the price of a good pair of new chairs you would have unique pieces. It's not really that hard to do yourself if you are so inclined, just tedious.

It's in a good spot for a dry bar, or you could fit it out for a closet with an expandable curtain rod. Although you may find it too small as a work surface, it could still be a computer nook for when you are not in the throes of a project - it's certainly large enough to accommodate wireless equipment like your printer. In a different direction, if you are a plant or fish hobbyist it could be fitted out to suit your hobby.

I thought the before looked familiar - my mother has the exact same dresser (she bought it new) in mint condition.

I do nearly all of the housework and yard work because although our financial contributions are about the same I have a lot more time at home to get it done, and I am the one with particular standards. I do have specific requests - squeegee the shower every time, put everything away in the bathroom before you leave in the morning, and if you are cooking something to take to work clean up after it - if I don't get to eat it I won't clean up after it. It works out OK but I do find myself getting pissy if there is no effort to pick up after herself I don't want to nag about things that should be obvious. Housework provides everyone in the house with a pleasing restorative environment and it should be more appreciated.

perfect colors to snuggle in when I'm in my library. Crossing fingers!

No magic - just keep up with the junk every day & purge most of the dust catchers from your house. I empty the dishwasher every morning while I wait for my coffee to brew so there's always a place for the dishes. Squeegee the shower before you get out; wipe down the bathroom surfaces with your damp towel ending with the floor. Clean up after dinner every night. Then all you have to do on the weekend is vacuum & dust & give the bathroom & kitchen a good wipe down with an all purpose cleaner, with a weekly "extra" like a couple of windows.

I actually have a library at last. I just moved in a few weeks ago and I think I can say it meets my expectations. It's cozy, cluttered, and exactly the sort of room to retire to to knit and think.