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Having lived in both cities for over a decade, I think housing in SF is actually more expensive in NYC, although you get more for your money in SF. NYC is bigger and more varied, with a lot more on the low end to buy. OTOH rents are increasing dramatically everywhere except the Bronx. I recommend you save up to buy a starter place somewhere for about $200,000. You could buy an apartment in Oakland or NYC, or a house in a rural area of the Hudson Valley more than two hours from NYC, or a cottage or condo in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, which has many of the benefits of the Bay Area with few of its drawbacks. Good luck with your search.

I agree: White stick on tile floor (or real white tile floor), navy walls, keep the beautiful blue turquoise tile.

What you need is to get some turquoise grout. That thick line of white grout in the corners of the turquoise tile does not look right.

Maybe try white and blue or gray and white striped Hamam towels? Have fun!

Paint is used to very good effect here.