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Fantastic idea. I'd have chosen a different finish myself, but thats a matter of taste. Got me wondering what rectangular materials I could use for a similar look.

I don't visit or comment much anymore, since AT went over-the-top with deleting dissenting opinions. Mind you, I didn't often write those sort of comments, but I liked that they were there. Eliminating them has cheapened the site for me, and I'm sure I'm not the only reader losing interest. Shame.

We just hung two sheets of pegboard, added trim and painted them to match the walls in our tiny entryway. That, along with individual cubbies on a smaller wall and one good-sized basket on the floor for mittens, hats and scarves seems to be keeping the clutter at bay. There are seven of us, so that's no small feat! I did paint the ENTIRE area the same, dark color - cubbies, trim, doors, walls and all. That made a big difference as well.

The kids take their shoes off outside the door (covered patio) and stash them in a big ol' primitive cupboard with added shelving for maximum storage. I wish I had room for a bench indoors, though.

would be great to have these listed in alphabetical order.

Very cool, though it's funny to think that in ten or twenty years the thrift stores will be loaded with furniture sporting funny paint jobs and the new "before and after" posts will feature lots of stripped and refinished wood. This is joy a dig - I'm all for customizing furniture. I just don't see permanence in this trend.

Thanks, thebeththomas, for correcting folks on the proper terminology. I wasn't sure how I was going to mention it without sounding like a know-it-all;)

In any case, I agree with the comments about the muntins and the plant and the tablecloth and the little stove. That said, this is a definite improvement. And if the house will soon be on the market, it's probably best to be cautious and neutral, even erring on the side of dull.

Michiganders like me are probably glad you haven't discovered many gems in our neck of the woods. Means less competiton for the good stuff;)

I'd love a whole house tour!

Agreed, Star Princess.

netslaveone - really good tip that I probably wouldn't have thought of - an un-warmed CFL is irritating.

I usually find myself sweeping in the minutes before guests arrive. For some reason, no matter how recently I cleaned the floors there's always debris in the kitchen and entryway. That and straightening out the chairs. My kids are constantly moving them around.

Cheerful and clean. Love that it looks modern without the sterility that seems popular in kitchens these days. This is actually totally different from anything I would do, but I envy your talent in creating this space - my own kitchen decor skills are embarrassing.