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I truly LOVE everything about this kitchen! I could not even begin to decide my favorite feature. What I love most about the entire kitchen is, that it all complements the existing house and is unique; no cookie cutter kitchen!
GREAT job! Enjoy!

Wow! Those pieces look very similar and the price tag is amazing compared!

Blue and Yellow would be a great match with the red/brown. Get accessories first, then choose paint color. We need to see the finished room :)

We installed our wooden deck attached to an artist cottage in our yard about 8 years ago. Even though, it is low to the ground we do not have any rot or unwanted critters. The key I think is to have a roof above in order to keep most heavy rain off and to leave some breathing space between the planks. We do live in the Bay Area where the climate is mild and it helps a lot. We really love it, as it is like a second living room outdoors.

I was looking forward to a home tour....Unfortunately, I did not get a good sense of the actual home.

You could take 2 2x2 Expedits and place one where the kitchen cart is now and the other in the corner. Cut a long board or counter top to fit on top. Voila you have not only a desk, but also more storage for your books, bottles etc. I do have to say the office chair is not very sightly and I would replace it with a simple white one.
Move the table against the wall where the book shelf is now and hang some art work. The bookshelf is visually quite heavy and by storing the book in one of the expedit units you won't need it anymore. I love to see how it turns out.

Why not go for a "multi" purpose room? Guest/Craft/Library/Living with multi functional furniture such as sofabed/Ikea Billy's used as build-ins with molding and a flip top desk with a chair that can be used as extra seating and desk chair (Craigslist) that way you have more variety.
For the floors: I'd get a large area rug (Rugs USA has AMAZING sales), that would pick up some of the brick/wall color. Cushions and pillows for those fantastic window seats and a warm sunny wall color (thinking yellow/aqua combo)

I have a quick question regarding the old linoleum floors: Did you simply take them up? Did you check first wether the contain asbestos? Depending on the manufacturing date, some may contain asbestos I have been told. Just wondering.....

Hi Rachel,
We also live in the Bay Area and are renting. I have studied Landscape Architecture and Interior Design and would be happy to answer your questions free of charge of course and help you find inexpensive, yet nice solutions. I am home with 2 small kids and always love a challenge :)
Feel free to email me directly funnick2000@yahoo.com
Cheers!

I am not sure what I love most: The fireplace? The floors? The tall windows? The curved build- ins? Simply stunning!