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We got the Dream sign at a cute little shop in downtown Benicia (west coast, bay area)---that drove our whole idea; I do have to add that my parents, Guthrie's nana and papa joe found the vintage radio flyer, had it repainted and put his name on both sides---priceless :) you can see how he felt about it.

thanks for the comments :) jana

A new countertop from formica or the other brand, that is more commercial would be very inexpensive and easy to install; the new formica's are really cool and they have so many options; when you are redoing the floor you could add that in as one of your elements; you can paint the base of the vanity, change out that vanity hardware and really make it look different; if you want more ideas, email me at jana@janassociates.com.

Check out the new formica's though; they aren't your mother's and they aren't all screaming colors. The edge selections have changed and I personally think of it as a viable counter top option for many applications. Good luck and congrats on that new home. warm regards, jana

If your floors are a warm wood, you really need a cool color; but a warmer version of cool; if your flooring is carpet or other, warmed up cool tone is still good; I like the blues, but bird's eye is a bit light for my liking; I love BM's paint fans; I use them all the time and their color selection is unprecedented; Try Rhine River 689; or if that is dark, depending on the amount of natural light, size of space, etc., try Beach Glass 1564; both are BM colors.

They have a washable flat that I would recommend. Test if you can; the quart you waste is worth it.

Good luck and post after pics---

thanks,

jana
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Ok, this might sound cheesy, but I immediately thought of a new chair from Ikea, the frame seems to work perfectly, the price is grand, and you could find some fabric and have the cushions done custom that would set this room off;

http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/68256_PE182408_S3.jpg

see what you think. a fabric like this for instance:

http://www.pollackassociates.com/fabrics/intro-rave/group_l.jpg
or this:

http://www.pollackassociates.com/fabrics/intro-rave/rave_l.jpg

or this:

http://www.myungjinfabric.com/images/swatches/sm_swatch_31.jpg

http://www.brentanofabrics.com/products/images/FestivalStripe-BanquetHall5130-07.jpg

good luck :)

I'd keep the chairs, repaint and reupholster them, sell the table and use the credenza in another room; get a cool table and with simple lines and you are good to go. Depending on your color palette, the chairs can be painted a variety of colors and would read more updated---I am not a fan of sets, so that would be my suggestion---good luck and post after pics.

Try a nice warm coral or even an aqua green/blue; but go with tones, Colors, that are grayed out, not tinty colors; if you want specific suggestions, you can email me directly.

I have fans for BM, KB, Sherwin Williams, etc.

Good luck,

jana