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To all those using the kitchen sink - a two or three year old is not going to fit comfortably so you too will be using the bath before long and need a bath mat too!

I found out the hard way but yes if you use a bath mat you must unstick and hang up to dry everyday or it will get mildew, do that and you will have no problems.

wow cupboards with things hidden inside - however did you think of that? Genius

Please go for stainless appliances anything else is a fad! Stainless steel has been used in professional kitchens for years, it is far more durable and stylish than any of the current alternatives.

Painted kitchen cabinets are also not a fad, they have been considered stylish for the last 50/60 years. Also this project is not 'let's make the most cutting-edge designer kitchen' it is about improving what they have. Also just cause you paint them doesn't affect the quality of the oak, they will still be solid oak cabinets (not melamine).

White kitchens are a classic design, even a bad or dated white kitchen is still much easier to live with than tacky colours (lets face it a grey or brown painted kitchen is going to date WAY quicker than a classic off-white) or ugly wood.

I would definately go with floor length, just move the couch out a little so there is room behind. DUring the day they will look elegant framing each side of the window and at night they will fall behind the sofa making the room cosy and warm. As for cost, it's not original but Ikea have a great range of tasteful modern curtains, that are very good value - they look even better if you take the time to line them. I like the Kajsa curtain, which if lined would look very elegant in your room.

An inspirational home to all of us who don't wish to dash off to live in a townhouse in the surburbs to raise a family. Lovely.

Wallpaper is from the Tempo range (TL29062) at Benjamin Moore decorating centre.

Chairs are the Stack chair from Bravura Interiors
www.bravura-interiors.com

Hi Coffeeprincess,

Our dining table is the oval Atelier extending table in Oak/Oak Veneer from Calligaris:

http://www.calligaris.it/eng/04_catalogo/catalogo_ambientazione.asp?percorso=5&prc=16&prd=271

Sarah

I love the way you have used colour (on the walls and in your furniture). Lovely home.

Hello ATers - Sarah here, thanks for all the great comments and feedback!! Just thought I would take a minute to address some of the questions/queries raised.

Paint used in the apartment is:
Living room, Soft Fern, Benjamin Moore
Dining area, Seaspray, Benjamin Moore
Bedroom, Day Spa, Behr
Everywhere else, Monterey White, Benjamin Moore

Tiffany - not in Yaletown but a lovely tree lined street in the West End.

Johnnyslimane - Floors are Scandinavian Maple, rustic grade/random length - we got it for a steal at local flooring auction.

Kidmoe - Our building is about 16 years old, there are maybe 5/6 other oval or curved highrise buildings downtown. We have lived here for nearly five years - renting a bigger unit (also fan shaped) before buying our place two years ago.

Mr Dangerous - Sofas are brown not black leather.

Pixie - Office units are indeed Ikea's modular Effectiv range - we have found them a good buy.

Carolynapplebee - We tend to agree about the Ikea light fixture - it was brought as a cheap stopgap till we find/can afford something we really love. Suggestions welcome...

Amedstudio - Yes we need more/bigger artwork - when we see some we like and the budget allows ;)

Thanks again for the feedback it has been really helpful and made very interesting reading!

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