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Personally, I prefer my OneLessDesk by Heckler design. It is expensive but substantially less so than the Herman Miller designs. It is very space conscious, made of solid materials that can withstand a heavy monitor and it has a concealed cord management system on the back. Oh, and it is stylish enough to withstand my uber-picky standards although I chose the not-so-edgy white color.

http://hecklerdesign.com/onelessdesk/

These lighting fixtures are the primary ones but not the only ones. More suggestions regarding the initial question would be appreciated.

Oooh! I have lusted over the caboche lamp since I saw it in a restaurant in and East End London venue. Have kept it in my file of "I will someday have that..."

Absolutely love it!

Thanks to you all for your assistance and comments. This has been most helpful.

Matilde: the gulet trip I took sailed around the underwater ruins in Kekova in the southern region of Antalya, not far from Kas. I can certainly recommend staying in Kas as it is laid back and does not have the high pressure touts like in the larger cities.

Sorry this isn't related to the prevention of tagging but rather on the photo used for the posting.

The wall in that photo is connected to a graphic artist's shop and art collective in London (near Brick Lane) that regularly repaints that space. I quite like it as it keeps what would be an otherwise bleak looking industrial area bright and fun. But if you like that then you should check out their offices made from old tube train cars that have been painted and put on the roof of the building.
http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/11/28/village-underground-subway-cars-studio-space/

Ours is probably a typical London landlord, he gets his money and that is all that matters to him. We had a major leak from the apartment above us (read: water streaming down one wall of our kitchen and from the ceiling) and he didn't even get back to us until 2 weeks after it began. Took him 1 year to get all the damage repaired but that was not before the ceiling had partially collapsed!

Let's just say that there are definitely downsides to renting...

Love the giant fish lamp! Does he sell it and/or have a website? Would be very interested to check out the rest of his designs.

The entrance looks like the doorway to a Japanese love hotel and the interior too dark and industrially inspired (insane asylum or prison maybe?). While each concept serves a purpose, neither works for a place to live.

Ewwww. While very pretty it doesn't make for a very hygienic kitchen surface. Even in a shoe-free household (like ours) feet are dirty and should not be on counter tops. Strike out!