Llllacy's Profile

I agree that cork wouldn't end up giving you the look you're after. The backsplash ideas are also very wise.

If you are hellbent on altering those cabinets, though...

I was also going to suggest contact paper, but think about creating a silhouette mural/design with the paper instead of just doing solid paper on the doors. Are you at all crafty? You might be able to make something really interesting and lovely (and completely cheap & removable!) with even just a solid color contact paper. It's (k)not wood has some cool uses of faux bois contact paper cut into interesting shapes against white backgrounds.

as a side note... can you tell us anything about where/how you got a good deal on such a lovely rug?

okay, you have all inspired me.
I'm totally figuring out a way to do shelves.

...anyone want to buy some lightly used bookcases?

I have a version of the EINA from Ikea from a few years ago: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40120595
Not sure if it's low enough for you, but I had the same issue of fitting a bed in a tiny bedroom (technically mine was a closet with a window) and this worked like a charm.

I fought tooth and nail against putting clear plastic over our windows, but I have to admit: 1. It made an ENORMOUS difference in the temperature, and 2. Instead of making our place a lightless cocoon.... it actually diffused the harsh winter sunlight and made it really pretty! In our sunroom, we put up plastic and then hung matchstick blinds - you'd never even know there was plastic over the windows.

You've got a great start, so good job. I actually like the loveseat and, as someone who spent 6 years living in studios, am all for keeping a bed just for sleeping (makes it easier to shut off and relax).
My suggestions: make your dresser a little more warm/exciting by buying some cool pulls for the drawer. They won't cost much. For another few dollars, you can even buy a coordinating one for the adjacent closet door. Might help to unite it a little. Target, home depot are great for basic options.
As far as the rest of the room, have you considered any sort of a translucent neutral-colored curtain as a room divider? Maybe just for the length of the bed? I've never used one, but I've seen some gorgeous photos of some. It would be just enough to still let the light through, but still divide the space effectively.
And finally - I don't know how dearly you love the lime green table ... it's a cool piece, but it seems alone in its color saturation in an otherwise neutrally shaded room. Me, I'd toss a warm/muted color tablecloth on it.
Good luck!

Scooping every day is definitely key. Since there's nowhere to really tuck the box out of the way, we also do a once-a-week full litter changeout.
Finally: Fresh Step with Cedar. Uses cedar's natural odor and moisture absorption and it smells like fresh cedar after scooping. I'm a big fan.

I have a chair this color - I love it with a very light ivory. The chair itself has a dark gray steel base, which I think complements it really nicely. So - uh, yeah. I echo that dude who was yelling about neutrals.
[joking, bball!]

Wow, these are all immensely helpful ideas. Thanks so much to everyone! I love the mirror idea - I even have two good-sized mirrors that haven't found a home in my new place yet!
I'm now researching perennial hanging vines that can survive with partial sunlight.
Thanks, AT buddies!