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I think that if you were to spend any money at all, I would replace your range with a SS Jenn-Air down draft range and remove the range hood entirely. You could replace it with a wall-mounted microwave oven, but I would just change all of the wall shelves for Ikea SS wall shelves, take the electrical connection for the hood and convert it to undershelving lighting. You wouldn't need to replace any of your cabinetry at that point, but it would make your wall unified with the rest of your kitchen and it will brighten the workspace at your sink up significantly.

As for storage, I would consider getting a much larger kitchen island that rolls with a granite counter top in the colors you want for the rest of your kitchen. When you're not using it, you can push it underneath your stairs to open up the space. They also sell them with a section that rolls out for dining on.

Otherwise, I think the loft over the kitchen is awesome and the kitchen itself may not be the style you want, but it is extremely functional and has a cohesive style. Good luck.

I think most manufacturers now are going to fixed sides, as the drop sides are the ones that are most often recalled, despite the convenience. Which is good, because that's one less thing to worry about.

If you're still in the market for a crib, I would suggest a potterybarnkids crib like their Kendall, which has a fixed, plastic teething guard. Although no parent wants their kid to chew on plastic, I find it less disconcerting than watching them ingest the lacquer from their finish, which is what I would worry about more. Good luck!

I would go with a coral red, which can be a bright red with hints of orange in it. I know it's not what you were looking for, but with the interior lighting you have in that room, anything blue will look bluer or greener and almost a bit dingier. (I think it might explain the purple effect of the burgundy). Also, the orangy red as an accent color will bring together the warm undertones of the floor and make your your table, rug and sofa even more designer awesome.

Regardless of what color you pick, definitely test the color at the home depot, choosing a more blue light to see how it will look in your home too. Or a better solution to your painting woes: some bolder lighting? :)

Oh, I meant 1-7. Sorry!

The Tovolo mold is just so wrong... but my mind is probably in the gutter.

I just want my husband to stop using paper towels for everything. Any suggestions for that?

I actually like that the little pouches aren't attached to the bags. I roll the bags up and stick 4-5 of them in one pouch for large grocery trips and then I have one in my purse for emergencies. They really do hold a lot of groceries, I have once used 5 of them for an entire cart full of groceries.

I know the fabric isn't the most ecofriendly, but if it's something you're going to use for a long time that keeps you from having more plastic bags, I think it's worth it. They're nylon so that they can hold more, are lightweight, are compact, and are less prone to ripping. I love them, and have given them as gifts and the receivers are always thrilled.