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Agree with the others - how big a kitchen do you need? The 'before' had space for an island, two ovens, a big fridge, and tons of counters/cabinets.

To me this post goes against what AT is (was?) about, which is 1) making the most of small/unusual spaces and 2) great design.

ramblingirl, you're invited to any housewarming I ever have. Those are great ideas!

Wonderful post... lovely pictures and scholarship to back it up! Would love to see more like this.

Frum took the words out of my mouth. Roach baits / roach motels work, and work well. Believe me, I lived with a roach infestation for many many years. What ultimately worked after several failed attempts was putting out LOTS of roach motels. For my small apartment (where roaches were only in the kitchen and bathroom, thankfully) I bought at least 5 or 6 boxes, meaning we put out dozens of them all over (to add to suggestions above, I'd recommend putting them in/above cabinets, behind kitchen counters if you can, and around pipes/radiators). Yes, it's going to be aesthetically displeasing, but it will be worth it. And then once they're gone, as frum said, keep several around for maintenance.

We haven't had a problem since except when the first batch must have expired and a few came back; as soon as I put out new ones, they left. An yes, they're toxic, but it's enclosed within the plastic enclosure, and nowhere near as harmful/inconvienent/expensive as fumigating. Honestly, I could write a love poem to roach motels; they've seriously upgraded my quality of life.

Very pretty. Love the living room... so much light!

Also love your kitchen sink. Do you know where it's from?

I love this! You did such a wonderful job and I totally disagree with those who said it looks cold/uninviting. I love the color scheme and if/when you do add small bits of color - dishes, flowers, towels - it will only add to it without looking cluttered.

Thank you also for the detailed information on how you did it, cost etc.

Apt Therapy, take note - please do more stories like this of partial, budget conscious renovations.

Cute, but I don't think my cat would go for it unless we put a bunch of random stuff on it... she prefers to sleep on piles - clothes, papers, magazines - no matter how uncomfortable it looks. Though she's also trying to appropriate my computer as a cat bed.

What is Karl Lagerfeld going to do in vermont??? Hop on over to the country store?

Pretty house though.

gorgeous!

yes please!