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IDK, but I typically hate most Chardonnays for the "buttery oak" thing (I have had some expensive ones that were good). In fact I thought I was a red wine person only until discovering Pinot Grigios etc. Although I can't comment much about the trends (I was actually unaware that Chardonnays were "out" for a while) I've been drinking wine since about 1990.

I would say I regret watching it, but then I would have been curious about what I missed (which was nothing).

I kinda like the second one, but probably only because it's a reddiish-orange. I tend not to like orange, but I think the problem here isn't the color as much as where it's used (cabinets) and the finish (I think they're all high-gloss finishes).

If the cabinets were glossy white and the walls were, say semi-gloss orange in the second kitchen, (basically reversing the colors), I think it would look a lot better. You get your orange fix on if that's your thing, but you can easily change it.

I concur wholeheartedly with marissachristy - either paint it darker to "cozy it up" and/or break up the black mass with lots of lighter, whiter, colored pillows and different textures (love the Room and Board fluffy pillow). Have you thought about floor coverings or floor color - lighter ones could also help and add textural contrast to the smooth relatively shiney texture of the leather sofa.

Good luck.

I was so aghast at both rooms that I didn't even notice the dogs. Having said that, the Ikea/fake room is multiple orders of magnitude more hideous and instantly id'ed.

It looks like a more sophisticated Jonathan Adler - try his shop.

I forgot to add, my partner grew up in Japan in a 600sf apartment in a family of 4, or about 150 sf each. In the 1970's it was apparently considered quite luxurious in terms of space.

Thank you Cupajo, Whole Foods is waaaaaay overrated IMHO. I guess it's a better alternative to Safeway if you live in the burbs, but if you don't, I bet there are some area markets that are better. I live 5 blocks from a Whole Foods in San Francisco and find myself regularly avoiding it for other markets much further away including BiRite in the Mission. Whole Foods quality is so-so while the prices are high.

A family of 4 in the Japanese urbanized hinterlands lives in 550 square feet if they're "well-to-do." My partner grew up in such a place in Fukuoka. Our notions of size and personal space are very much culturally determined.

Love the moldings and place overall, but the entry is really wanting - walking through a plain ole regular door, right into a modern-ish kitchen, only to then realize the amazing ceiling height and moldings. Still, very nice place overall and I personally like the combo of modern furniture and rich architectural detail. I think it highlights each.