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Is think a murphy bed also would be the best solution. If you put it roughly on the wall where the clock is, you get to have a window nearby when you're in bed, which is nice to go to sleep to and wake up to. The place where the bed is now feels too isolated for me.

During the day, the bed is out of the way, so you still have open access to the window area.

Forget about the convertible sofa bed! That is WAY too much hassle, especially when you are tired at night and just want to go to bed.

The idea of the table on the underside of the murphy bed is a good one, too. If the table flips down for when you want to use it, you can flip it up for when you want a lot of space to work on a project or just luxuriate in.

Good luck to you and let us know what you decide!

I live in a wonderful craftsman bungalow and really don't miss having the dishwasher. I wash up about once a day and about half an hour everything on the dish drainer is dry and ready to put away.

I also take the time to wipe the flat wear and glassware with a linen towel--they absolutely sparkle, not like what you get from a dishwasher. I'm health-conscious so I'm cooking and preparing a lot more of my food, but since it's just me, it really isn't a problem.

I work out my home office, so I take frequent breaks from the computer and washing the dishes is a nice grounding experience.

That photo of the girl staring blankly is very off-putting, and the photo of the girl in the bra doesn't work for me either. If there's a message I fail to get it. It looks like someone is trying to pull something off they really don't understand.

Not sure what we're seeing in the blueprint--is that the original plan? Can you identify what the spaces are--balcony,closets, etc?

Related to the monument mentioned in this article, be sure to check out the "Cyclisk" in Santa Rosa, CA!

My problem with the room is that the "Victorian" styling fights with the "rustic cabin" look. By putting in compatible rustic furniture and touches, you could make the room work.

Lose the pink and floral, put a couple of Hudson's Bay blankets on the beds. The nice plaid throw can stay. It's not a rigid style--your mom has lots of resources available for this look. Google: adirondack, summer camp, rustic bungalow...there's a lot to look at!

Oh, and lose the carpet no matter what!

I think to call this a "starter home" is very disingenuous. This is a very nice house that could be lived in indefinitely. Also, it's a little insulting to those of us who had REAL starter homes.

I'm not unusually short (5' 2"), but often can't reach items on the top shelf. I will ask a store person for help (if I can find one) or another customer, but after a while this gets annoying...

This is simply elegant and looks very functional. When I start to feel cramped in my small cottage (much bigger than your space, though) I find this very inspirational! It's what you DO with the space that matters...!

My nominee for absolute WORST: the above the counter bowl-shaped clear glass sinks. They look okay as long as they never get USED, not to mention ever using them for brushing your teeth. Ick!