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Instead of taking the batteries out of the smoke detector, try putting a shower cap over it while you cook. It works for our overly-sensitive-too-close-to-the-kitchen detector.

Any suggestions for similar looking floor lamps? The Jielde version is way out of my budget.

I don't get it. Not at all. Overpriced any way you look at it, not really very attractive, and doesn't really seem to be that innovative either.

I made my own a couple years back - they weigh even less but admittedly aren't as cute. These look like a great option though. Reducing is always a better route!

Can somebody please explain the room of chairs? That wouldn't make sense even in a bigger space, but in a 600sf house...??

I love this look, but then again I am a big fan of stripes. I think if it were done in a room with less architectural detailing it might not turn off so many people.

@thirteensocks - Try amazon for wall-mounted electric heat panels - I saw them there not too long ago when I was looking for solutions to my sucko inefficient radient heating system (sorry, no link).

Does anybody know anything about where to find the two lovely lamps featured in the first photo? "We" love them!

Ooh, I have a very similar table and have been thinking about the perfect chairs too! Right now we have a set of upholstered Parsons chairs that look alright and are comfortable for long lingering dinners, but my dream chairs would be the Louis Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell.

The idea behind a landing strip relates to whether you would like your home to be functional for your everyday lifestyle, or a showcase for visitors. The "junk" can always be stashed away somewhere when you are having company over, but for a lot of people a landstrip area just makes life easier.