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I tried Krylon Fusion on cheap plastic stacking chairs, and it did chip and scrape off the edges. Maybe you could just paint one chair, live with it a while and see what it does. I also like the idea of slipcovers.

pretentious

go for it!

Drying it with a towel or dry washcloth after washing it will guarantee that shine. This is how I clean my SS appliances, too. No need for fancy cleaners- just wash and then rub dry.

I've never had white, but I have very dark, shiny wood floors in our house now. Everyone who sees them for the first time oohs and ahhs, but I don't like them. Maybe if they weren't shiny, it would be better. A drop of water catches dust as it dries and shows up as dirt. If I could do the floors over, I'd go w/ something in between very light and very dark.

You'll have a problem w/ roman shades in the corner windows because there isn't enough space between them. The shades would overlap and interfere w/ each other. So, I would suggest a combination of roman shades on the door and small window, and panels on the corner windows. Stack the panels back to the sides of the windows away from the corners and use a fabric that's not too heavy. It looks like you have a beautiful view- don't cover it up!

fabric.com has ready made panels.

Ditto sucrek on the Purdy brushes. I've painted every room in the last two houses we've owned, but just learned my best tip a couple of years ago. When using latex, get your brush wet w/ water, shake out the excess, and start painting. The water at the base of the bristles keeps the paint from gumming up the brush. Makes it easier to clean, too. I think you can do the same w/ oil base, but use mineral spirits instead of water, of course.

Roman shades can definitely be used on a slider. They can be split down the middle and mounted on one headrail if you want to keep the non-functioning side down when you open the door. Or, if you don't want to spend a lot, you can get two shades and mount them side by side above the door. Be careful of woven shades if you want privacy at night. They'll need a liner!

weird. not in a good way.