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We've added wood to several rooms in several houses and have had no problem matching. Talk to some good (not necessarily expensive...check Yelp) hardwood flooring people. But it is pricier than carpet.

It's kind of nice to walk right into the kitchen. Both of our last two houses have been entered more often at the back door, right into the kitchen. So just spruce it up and make it homey.

Great suggestions on keeping it simple for your mom - I would make sure there is adequate venting or air filtering for any stove you put in.

I don't think you need to do much! It's a rental, so I'm assuming no paint, but the brown is OK. If you can paint the wall/backsplash, I'd go robin's egg blue or sage green. Clear the fridge front of magnets and stuff on top, move the brooms so you can hang a focus print or other eye catcher on that wall. Upgrade garbage can to stainless, and move kitty dishes. Cotton (washable) rug for center of space rather than mat at sink...basically get rid of all the visual clutter and just have a few things for the eye to land on.

Love! We're in the market for a trailer to use for traveling and as guest space, but although I DIY a lot around the house, I'm thinking I'd like someone else to do the work for me. But I love seeing all the work you've put into it and bet it feels great1

Readying a house for sale right now, too! Consider removing the glass enclosure and putting up a shower curtain instead. It's an easy job, and opens up the space while modernizing, too. I'd paint the cabinets and swap the countertops (check IKEA for super cheap but nice looking black matte countertops), and agree that the palm trees need to go. I actually have no problem with the mirrors, I like them.

No, never never never. I've spent literally weeks of my life removing layers of gigantic stickers covered with layers of paint in our old fixer. If I had to pick one thing to go ballistic on the former owners about (and there are plenty of choices), it would be their f*cking stickers.

And yes, I have kids. And yes, they love stickers. We bought them each a cheap dresser from IKEA and let 'em have at it.

Eeeek, that photo is scary. Love that the dishwasher is RIGHT THERE.

That's actually a big list, to me. I would go with something like, "wash the breakfast bowls before going to work," and see how far I got. :-)

These are great! Especially those with the warm colors. We're downsizing from 1800 to 1000 this month, and I'm enjoying letting go of so many things...looking forward to a simplified but comfortable and attractive space.

Great accent color for the currently vogue gray walls.

What a lovely home! I would go with your plan to remove awnings and replace the garage doors with something simple. If you go with fiberglass, it's tough to change color down the line, so I wouldn't pick anything you're likely to hate in 5 years. But the addition I'd made is swapping out those too-small shutters for nice substantial ones, in a color of interest. I'd also remove the shaped pointy tress and put in something with a softer shape to the right of the door (or something bigger in the middle of the lawn) and leave it open in front of what look to be a great trio of windows? Or is that the door and two side panels? Either way, I'd open it up. Add some color in that raised bed, and enjoy!