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This room is fantastic. I'd love to live there (and I'm a 31 year old woman).

And who are we to judge? Personally I think spending money on an imaginative kids room is better than spending it on louis vuitton purses and shiny sports cars.

1. Don't make assumptions about moving costs. I always assumed that do-it-yourself moves were cheaper (i.e. load the uhaul and drive). I recently moved from CA to PA and it turns out that having movers do the loading and driving was about 1/2 the price AND it was a lot easier. Call around (especially if work isn't paying for the move). Prices vary a lot.

2. Know the area before you buy. If you are moving somewhere familiar (i.e. you have lived there before or you have family there and have visited a lot) then you might know exactly where you want to live. But if you are new to the area, getting a "feel" for the neighborhoods is important. Finding a nice rental while you can figure out exactly what you want is often a smart idea.

3. Think about what is best for you. Generic online advice is helpful, but everyone is unique. For example, one of my friends has a child with autism who doesn't deal well with change. When she had to move, finding a temporary space wasn't a great idea for her - she wanted something permanent. Think about your family and what feels best for you. There isn't a "right" way to move.

Thanks for all the input. I'll definately post pictures of the mini-renovation :)

I a sucker for orange (my orange counter was on AT SF a few days ago) and I'm a sucker for big dogs. I think I love you...

Annegret - its funny you should mention that. My husband and I have been talking about seating like that. We both really like the style...

sunspot42 - thanks for the input. i'm *am* worried about my colors looking "dated" (can I really say that considering that I have orange countertops that already look very 70s?)?

Last picture link wasn't clickable. Trying again... More Pictures

http://www.picasaweb.com/meghan.is.special/NewHouse

p.s. to everyone who mentioned the microwave cord, I think we are going to eliminate the microwave altogether.

citipearl - sadly, I don't think the fireplace is a veneer (although I will have to look closer. we officially move on July 3rd, and I can't examine until then).

Wow! Thanks for all the quick advice! That was a lot of comments in a very short time... Thanks everyone :)

Some more specific questions:
1. I'm not planning to replace the counters. They were one of things I loved about this house. I do wish there weren't faded "sun spots" near the windows, any suggestions for fixing the faded spots?
2. I'm not fond of the lineoleum on the floor, but don't know what to replace it with. I'm afraid black (with the orange) would look very halloween-ish, but I don't know what else to do. Maybe a rug by the sink would help...
3. I was considering a backsplash (like the one mentioned by palindrome and JasmineIsDomestic), but the formica goes up the wall on one side. Can I backsplash over that?

lipstickonyourteeth - I do love that wallpaper.

There are more house pictures (the rest of the house is yellow shagadelic) at www.picasaweb.com/meghan.is.special/NewHouse