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Display Name:	Gur
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I'm in the minority; I saw embrace the floor color. Pick a shade from the tile (a rusty peach, perhaps) and paint it all over. It will make the floor recede and level out the inconsistencies. Choose a shade several tones lighter or darker for the brick, if you wish to emphasize it. Then, apply accents in a darker/bolder color (window coverings, art, etc) and the emphasis will shift away from the floor and border. Color Suggestions with Existing Tile? Good Questions Flag this comment	11/29/11 5:03 PM
Some of the things that people list simply do amaze me (bananas, cooked carrots), although I understand there may be a different biological/genetic component at work in perceptions of certain foods like cilantro or bitter foods like broccoli. I find my dislikes gradually disappeared as I became an adult, although there are foods I tend to avoid. I can't think of anything that inspires a strong gag reaction: Some things I really don't like (usually due to texture or smell): * Natto (fermented soybeans) * balut (just say no) * pickled herring roe (the smell) * brussel sprouts * mussels Slimy, strong smelling and heavily fermented foods are tough to take for most people. I think this is a natural defense mechanism against spoiled food. What Foods Have You Tried To Like, But Just Can't?! \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	6/17/10 9:14 PM
Love, love the drape behind the headboard in the bedroom. What an outstanding use of color and shape and motion. Also, the proportions and balance are spot-on in the bathroom Apartment Therapy - #17 - Courtenay Jeff's Vibrant, Pop Colours Flag this comment	10/24/07 9:43 PM
I like how the orange you selected by the tub makes what appear to be somewhat dated tile recede into the background and almost appear fresh and modern. Instead of picking an obvious color out of the tile, you took a color with a hue and saturation on the more energetic end of the spectrum. Apartment Therapy - #35 - Amanda's Medium for Expression Flag this comment	10/24/07 9:06 PM
Both designs have their flaws. Todd's scale is off in the coffeeboard, lamp, headboard and mirror. I suspect the art on the wall would look better in person than on camera, where you will be able to appreciate the subtles. I don't find it very sophisticated, but I didn't see the episode so I don't know the client brief. The picture (I think) on the left of the bed seems to disappear. I'm also distracted by the light cover and the discongruently formal pelmet on the drapes. Kim's choice of color I found predictable and trite. Her choices of color in the bedding also seem off, with a jumbled mix of saturations, hues and contrasts that don't quite seem to work. You can see the attempts to repeat the elements in other part of the room, but things are just ever so off... (like the bright white of the pillowcases and in what appear to be panels on the left... fighting with the offwhite of the throw and the beige in the wall and duvet... ). The cord along the wall is a big no-no. Apartment Therapy - Blogging HGTV: Design Star Flag this comment	9/14/07 11:46 AM
Re: Bay Area Sofas I too placed an order at this company, based on the positive experiences that I heard about a company on the Peninsula, and the feature here. That was an expensive lesson... I'm investigating my options. BTW, I did find a Thomas J Woodward in a "fee based" online directory with addresses in San Francisco and Dallas. I've created a yahoo group as a meeting place for others who got left out to dry... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rippedoffbybayareasofas Apartment Therapy - Open Thread 76 Flag this comment	9/11/07 2:29 PM
I would avoid using the gold contrasting colors too liberally on the other major pieces and surfaces. With too many saturated colors, you will experience visual fatigue and your new sectional will lose its impact. For your case goods, I would choose a deep chocolate brown. You can also go with a deeper shade of gray, or a warm gray with some brown in it. Get a color swatch of the couch, if possible, and bring it to the paint stores to get the hues and saturation right. For accents, an olive-y green or not-quite-kelly green can work with either. For the walls, the decision depends on your wall color and floor color, which you did not mention. Apartment Therapy - Good Questions: What Color Matches My Couches? Flag this comment	8/29/07 12:22 PM
To the poster above, re the Wild Ginger above, it's still open and it is still pan-Asian. A non-modern Seattle hotel choice but one people always rave about is the Inn at the Market, mentioned above: http://www.innatthemarket.com/ In addition, to the higher end restaurants mentioned, I always love stopping at Dilettante Chocolates on Broadway (Capital Hill district) for cakes and chocolate. Open Thread 70 Flag this comment	8/4/07 9:07 AM
Maybe I have a less-refined visitors, door-to-door sales people and service personnel, but isn't Francais a bit presumptuous? How about something like this: http://www.remmeer.com/affectionate-dog-warning-sign-p-857.html Good Questions: Kinder Beware of Dog Signs? Flag this comment	6/12/07 11:22 AM
Although I would probably paint, an alternative suggestion for you is to consider laminate or veneer on the existing doors. You have essentially a flat surface to work with, so it may be possible. I have not tried this method, but have considered it. I'm currently in the process of replacing cabinet doors with new ones custom made; this is a moderate cost fix (~$30 to 60 per door). I would also add that hardware, such as pull bars, are an inexpensive way to update the look. Good Questions: Help these ugly cabinets! Flag this comment	4/20/07 12:10 PM