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I think it shows versatility that an architect or designer can appreciate and master many different styles. Its about respecting what the house and the client are all about, rather than about your personal taste.

I'd be careful of the exterior frame bearing any weight as well. We put one of the LACK bookcases on its side with casters on the bottom and used it as a TV cabinet. One night we heard this huge crash, and went out to our living room to find our TV on the floor (still in one piece, thank goodness) and the shelf at a crazy angle. One of the casters had punched right through the thin material of the exterior frame, just from the weight of our A/V components - not nearly as heavy as dishes!

That said, if you can figure out how to distribute the weight properly (like in the linked IKEAhacker instructions) It would look fantastic!

Wait... why is it banned??
Is it toxic?

I've heard of this idea for clothes, but giving yourself a full year, so that you have been through each season.

I like the kitchen idea, although I think I'd need more of a storage locker than a cardboard box for all my kitchen junk. It is the hardest room for me to de-clutter, because of all the "well, I might need it ONE day" excuses. I have so many gadgets that I loved for a month and then never used again (plunge mixer? milk frother? slow-cooker?)........ now that I think about it, maybe I should have a garage sale.....

I'm with those who keep them in the car. I have some grocery store ones (the checkout people like them, because they're designed to fit on the bag rails), a giant IKEA blue bag, and a cute one I use when I go anywhere else.

I unpack right away, and leave the empties next to the stairs so I remember to take them to the car with me next time I go.

My big problem, and maybe some other readers can help with this, is remembering to take them IN to the grocery store. I am constantly running back out to the car to get them (I refuse to compromise and use plastic) and hoping nobody re-shelves all my groceries from the abandoned cart in the meantime!

Oh the hilarity... my hubby and I have this argument alllll the time. I agree with marfa that it is more of a nurture vs. nature argument. You're likely to continue to put the roll on the way your mother did it.

Akostalas: You probably don't want to water your garden with water that has had bleach in it... if you keep the water moving it stays fresh and discourages mosquitoes... We have a whiskey barrel fountain that we have a simple water bell in and it makes a nice sound and stays fresh all year. All you need is something to recirculate the water - doesn't have to be fancy.

Sherwin Williams paint has a dumbed-down version of this idea. You can upload or select a photo and when you click on different hues it will match them up to one of their paint colours and suggest co-ordinating chips.

Not nearly as fabulous as colourlovers (of which I am one) but fun for quick room ideas.

http://www.colorofinspiration.com/?WT.mc_id=SWcom-COI-Blue

Most fabric stores that sell home decor fabrics will have outdoor choices. You could also try a store that specializes in boating equipment - there are often really durable cheap outdoor fabrics meant for nautical applications (so you know it'll withstand a little rain!)