Sounds too narrow to me.

a pair of bunching cocktail tables - they come in about 16" square each and are cocktail table height. pearson company has nice ones

This is $89.00 on homedecorators.com. It also received almost 5 stars!

I've never had bamboo but my daughter used to and it turned out to be a disaster that buckled. Wood is my vote.

You can still get a very nice light look from White Oak. A good quality Oak floor will last generations.

Bamboo is tricky, tricky, and tricky...and right after that...it gets tricky. High-end, solid strand bamboo (DO NOT USE engineered bamboo) can be beautiful...but it needs a very skilled hand to work it. Most cannot be refinished because of the finishes used. You are looking 90% of the N. American bamboo product uses formaldehyde based adhesives to keep this stuff together. The cost for a solid, high-end bamboo = same as a solid hardwood.

Bamboo requires pin-point accuracy with humidity and the acclimation on site SHOULD BE 3 weeks or longer. And that means the heating/cooling system must be maintained for those 3 weeks.

Needless to say, bamboo can be a nightmare if you purchase the wrong stuff from the wrong dealer and use the wrong installer and use the wrong process. Hardwood is much, much easier...and sometimes hardwood can have some "concerns" as well...that's how hard bamboo can be to deal with.

I have friends who specialized in bamboo...and their business is dying because of the bad press the "bad stuff" is giving this type of flooring. His is the 10% that is made without formaldehyde...his purchase cost = $3/sf out of China. He sells it on to dealers for $5/sf. They retail it for $7-$9/sf. Which does not include cost of install. You see how this could cost the same as a moderately priced white oak?

I would work with oak before I work with bamboo...and I would work with cork before I work with oak. But that's just me ;-)

Definitely not the darkest, with your brick wall and sofa color. Lightest is my favorite because I think the medium one struggles a bit with the sofa color too. So, my vote is the light one.

Third on the right has my vote and reason is because I like its natural earthy tone, as well as complimenting the chair's pattern. Good luck deciding!

What did you decide?

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At the sliders, simply flank with drapes hung stationary at each side, kissing the floor. I prefer Edgecom Gray as it appears to have fewer warm undertones.

I totally agree about Ben Moore Edgecomb gray or Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige.

What an amazing amount of talent on this thread!!!!!

Hi Emily. Can you recommend any reading, reference or other material that will teach me how to restore furniture made with metal, fabric, etc? I have several lamps, and 4 mid century (perhaps 1960's) dinette chairs with a copper looking finish or the metal body. I am also looking for a source for retro style vinyl to remake the cushions.

Used this really useful article to help me on my first restoration project https://www.gively.co/post/restoring-furniture-our-top-tips

Jamie, it looks very, very nice! I love your new lights and I hope you've grown to love the granite.

We did go with TC Granite. I've never heard of anyone else having as many problems as us. I think our kitchen is just not a normal layout and our stove is an industrial size stove. They had to come out and adjust around the stove a couple times because I think they kept using the measurements of a normal one and ours isn't. Just make sure that you oversee everything and make sure that you are very clear with what you want when the guy comes to measure your counters. Through all the problems that we had, the owners were very good about communicating with us and making sure that we were happy in the end.

I'm very happy to hear that even though you ran into problems they were good about working with you to make sure in the end you were happy. Sometimes no matter how great a company can be you can still have unexpected problems that come up and it's good to know if that happens they wont leave you hanging and willl work to resolve the issue. I want to be able to find quality granite that's within our budget but good customer service is equally important to me. That does help to ease my mind a bit. Thank you so much for your feedback Jamie.

2, 3 or 6

ok... now what. up to the last month husband said there was going to be a closet... but no door! he said no way at this point is he putting in a door. its dark and huge.. could fit a chair or table but dont see it being a make up area with no light...

we went with 4... after I painted whole room the dark.. it just didnt look right.

Depends on the fireplace color. I'm also seeing it as red/orange.

I also like the lighter stain.

Very nice! Besides lowering the art, I might scoot the rug just about 6" or so under the sofa so the nice coffee table ends up exactly centered on the rug.

a colorful painting with reds as a focal point to bring some vibrant feel?

Yes, I think that would be a perfect landscaping look for your lovely home.

Dar - If I replace the shrubs by the bay window with Hosta and Day Lilies, there will appear to be nothing there all winter. I do love both kinds of plants and have a lot of varieties of them. They are some of the plants that need splitting and could be restarted in the front yard, intermixed with shrubs for wintertime. I will look for shrubs or plants that keep their shape or foliage in the wintertime and /or are closer to the ground for the bay window area.

I agree it's nice to have some kind of shrub there but many perennials have lovely flowerheads that catch snow in winter and provide seeds for birds. Autumn glow sedum is one of my favorites. The flowerheads stand all winter and are really lovely with snow on them.

I like 3 but a little more separation. 1 is my second choice. Funny how many very varied answers you've received:)

So funny. All dilemmas have varying opinions, but they varied impressively on this thread:)

Love it!!

Beautiful space! Would love to see what you ultimately went with? I absolutely love the wall color. What color is it? Thank you!

I've only skimmed the comments, but saw the wall color is changing. I bought a headboard in a very similar color and it got kind of lost on my beige walls. So, I ended up painting a dark chocolate accent wall and I love the room now. I see someone mentioned an accent wall in wallpaper. That would work too. I think you'll love the room if you provide good contrast behind the headboard.

Do you have a preferred style? The hanging fixtures are very different in style....bling and crystal on one, matte black metal on the other. Are you willing to replace or reupholster the headboard? Is the bed large enough?
Go through your bedroom ideabook and make a separate ideabook of ten or twelve of your favorite photos to help you narrow things down. Then take the number of photos down to five. Now, which photo or two are your favorites?
Is there one element of your inspiration photos that really speaks to you?....color of walls, bedding, lighting, a rug, the furniture (suite or mixed pieces), for example.
That one element can be your starting point, and if you post that photo here and give us a measured drawing of your room showing doors and windows, we will have more to go on and can help you better.

The question is from 2014!!! And @Claire Emerson : Yes, I am getting that comment ditched to a drain again. The spam, if Houzz continues to allow you an account is absurd. Your ONE answer to all with an obvious promotion of "Outsource WHATEVER it is?" Is getting beyond annoying. Buy some advertising.

"THEIR" site is clearly yours or a family member. If yours? Show an OP what you can do with some RELEVANCE to their question If not? Stop posting it as the answer to all questions within this forum.

I like my Blanco Silgranit sink very much. They come in several colors. Pictures would help.

maintenance is a huge consideration. s.s. will scratch over time so if you like pristine, you may not like this option. cast iron is a great idea but can be costly if budget is a consideration and inferior lines will scuff and can have issues with wear (kohler has lifetime warranty on their cast iron). the stone composite sinks are very durable and fairly cost effective with fairly broad selection of colors.

I have stainless steel kitchen sink with black granite countertops.

What color is your furniture?

Unfortunately we do not have furniture for that room yet

My thought is exactly like Darzy's - large abstract art with blues.

If I may offer an observation with regards to the dining chairs- feels a bit overwhelming for diameter and scale of the table- Can you relocate 2 chairs against a wall ,when they are not in use for dining? typically they might flank the server if space allows and it would give the table breathing room and change the insistently horizontal line of the server with height on either side. Additionally , changing the geometry makes for a more exciting composition. Opposites-create balance. For example:

A circle -in the form of a mirror is also a good idea above the server- (also reflects light and adds dimension) and that pretty art piece could be the centerpiece of the vingnette on the other wall. Its something to consider...

When selecting furniture -scale, and line is as important as style, and color to achieve balance ...and balance as we know is necessary for harmony -especially in design.

Not a fish in sight ;) !!

Nicely done.

Oops, ppf is right - it was called Promar200, not Pro200.

Thank you all for your help.

Oops, thanks grover!

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Paints the walls a darker color; consider putting floating shelves (dark chocolate) on the wall by your window. This means taking the decorative plates down and placing artwork , plates on shelves. I would change the island cabinet color to match shelving.

I'm wondering if chandeliers will be a trend that will soon end (with the exception of dining rooms). That would be my gut feeling.

Ours has been with us since the first house (reno): Italian Crystal, beads and bezels. It was our treat to ourselves. In decorator terms it never fit that first little house but we liked it. In reality it probably only looked 'appropriate' in one house. Forty years later, multiple states and many houses later we still have it. We always hang it up in the dining area. Yes, it is a pain to clean but it makes us smile and I believe in filling a house with things you really like.

In one of our projects, there was a chandelier in the kitchen. I myself would have it in the hallway.

3 followed by 1.

I think you have a lot of brown in your room...brown couch, brown art work, brown shelves, tall brown vase...I would go with a lighter finish on the console. And, I'd add some pop with colorful pillows on the couch and interesting lamps. I wouldn't go with a 74" console because you see it as too big, and I think you always would. I'd go with 64" because you seem more comfortable with that size. I disagree with always following "rules" just because they're rules...I think sometimes we should go with what just feels right to us!

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I was also thinking a subtle shade of green.

Beautiful kitchen-a lot of beautiful wood. Like the idea of the green and replacing some upper cabinets with glass. Since already have a lot of wood, when budget permits, change out the countertops. Adding a granite would be beautiful and then the countertops could incorporate the kitchen colors with some neutral. Agree that bar stools don't quite go (but I do love them). I would not use dark wood finish-I think it would take away the focal point of your current beautiful woodwork.

Thank you so much, I like your advice and have decided on a grayed out green and agree about the countertops..Cheers!

Quartzite is beautiful and tough, but pretty expensive. I chose it for my island. I also couldn't find what I liked in quartz or granite.

Granite can be come dis-colored or "etch" with certain acidic liquids like lemon and lime juice. It also emits small quantities of radon gas.

No other paint colors needed. Your choice looks great!

Hi---color looks perfect. Paint the ceiling an accent color... Pic for inspiration. Good Luck!
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I love this room... I think I will copy it for my master.

I agree about that side table. Are you sure you need a table there? The coffee table works nicely for every seat at the sectional and any side table, even if small, will jut out on that side. How about just a lap tray for your computer? I think a low wide TV console would be nicer under the TV and make it so nothing else is needed over there (like in the corner). I'm thinking of a console that would fit just under the window sills and be wide enough to extend under most or all of those two windows. It's a really nice, comfortable room!

Also, I'd lower the art that is over by the pitchforks. I'm really hoping you can live without a side table by the sofa - it would look so much better without one at all.

I think you really need an area rug. I love your coffee table and the accent chair. Maybe you can add some lighter colored throws or decorative pillows to break the grey couch. ALso, maybe for later You can get another accent chair, in a lighter color, to go at the other end of the fireplace.

Just one suggestion: I felt the pictures were too big for the fireplace. That was the first thing I noticed, actually. And I also feel, that since all of your furniture is plain, you could try adding some prints in the decorative pillows. Just a suggestion.

I like white but do you have more pics from further away?

HI -- I would paint out all the oak for sure .

Painting it would instantly upgrade it. Good luck!

Thanks for your input! I love chrome and now feel better about the investment - i just didn't want to upgrade and then see brass make a comeback!

It seems brass is making a tiny bit of a comeback, but NEVER for me:)

kmkane - I know your question was for Toats, but just as I was reading your comment, my husband was in the kitchen cleaning up from tonight's dinner. He doesn't do that often as it's usually me doing it (so he doesn't spend as much time "really" noticing our counter like I do). Anyway, as he was wiping and drying the island, he said (at exactly the moment I was reading your comment), "This counter is awesome - it's the best thing we've ever done to the house." I have a long counter, knew it would require a seam, and my quartzite choice was so darn expensive that I couldn't buy a second slab to bookmatch the seam. My quartzite has big open movement so my seam is quite visible. But, you know, I love my stone so darn much that it is worth all that. So, maybe you'd think the biggest lesson is don't choose a product with a noticeable pattern if a seam will be required, but I'd do it again if I loved a quartzite as I love mine. For me, nothing else at the stone yard even compared when I chose it.

Absolutely, granite is not a cutting surface:)

Sorry kmkane, from the wording of your question, I figured you might have been wondering if having a noticeable patterned granite with a seam would be Toat's answer, but I was wrong. What were you thinking might be the biggest lesson or were you just wondering what she thought? I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone ask a Houzzer about lessons learned so I was wondering if reading the dilemma taught you something you wanted to mentally file away for a possible future situation?

When you have quartz or quartzite, with large and open movement but not a lot of tight pattern, the seams are tricky. I have quartzite and a large angled island (like it looks you might also have), and I have a similar seam. Frankly, I'm not sure it could have been done much better, but it's disheartening, especially at first. I bought a nice chopping block and placed it over the seam. The cutting board doesn't cover the whole seam as the island is quite wide, but years after the quartzite installation, I'm certainly over stressing about the seam and realize it's probably about as good as it could be based on my quartzite selection.

The adhesive isn't clear. Clear appears as a medium gray.

The problem with this seam is the taper and it started at template. They've made this seam fit the walls instead of pulling it tight.

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If you like the patterns of marble and granite and do not want to deal with care and maintenance of natural stone, quartz counter top is probably a better choice. There are many quartz manufacturers and many patterns available. Cambria makes beautiful marble like quartz counter tops which are much easier to maintain than marble (cambriausa.com). Good luck with your kitchen project!

I think quartz is the more popular of the two right now, but of course, styles come and go. Between the two, I think I'd go with quartz.

I love my granite for its natural movement & surprise coloring. But it all depends on what's best for your home & style.

Granite is sealed naturally by the polishing process, there is no need to seal it. If you are paying for sealing, you wasted your money. We are tile and granite licensed/fabricators and we never seal our granite. Quartz is more trendy and costs more than granite. You will not have the natural movement in quartz like granite nor the character, i.e. mica flakes or patterns. This picture is of granite.

Hubby and I do use the squeegee every time and it helps a lot, but we have very hard water. I have ORB trim around my glass and so I have to be careful about products hurting or discoloring the metal. On top of all that, it's the track, the shower floor (I use good old fashioned comet powder there) and the tile and grout on the shower walls. I hate the whole thing - when I do my thorough house cleaning ever couple weeks, I probably spend a whole hour in the shower before I take my actual shower where I rinse everything away.

I'll have to look into water repellent for the shower glass!
Regarding powdered comet - I've used it carefully for 40 years with only one problem so far. Years ago, I set the container down on a damp formica countertop and some of the power poofed out and down on the counter when I set it down. It left a light ring/bleach stain that was permanent. So, I'm careful with it, but still use it for my toilet bowls, tubs, shower floor and bathroom sinks. I do get it good and wet before scrubbing and use a soft sponge. Personally, I hope they never discontinue it:)

chefmo - ORB is oil rubbed bronze. I used CLR in the shower once and didn't think the metal liked it:) The repellant sounds like a great idea. The tile grout has been sealed.

Our customers usually complain that they hate cleaning the kitchen and the bathroom. You would be surprised how many people hate cleaning bathtub, tiles, and grout. But I guess that's why we are here. :)

The hardest thing to clean in our house is the grout in between our tiles. That comes off by using baking soda and vinegar.

Another similar way to update a mirror. I used a mirrormate frame on a bathroom mirror and I like it fairly well.
http://www.mirrormate.com/

Oops auntie, yes it appears to be! How'd you stumble across it last night?

Have another cup of coffee Bee!

Im out of practice, Ann. I usually am careful when directed/suggested to look at a similar dilemmas, you know the ones on the sides. I had answered one really cool one I HOPE wasn't old too and then clicked on this one. Usually I check the date of the last post and obviously I didn't on this one. If I read backward and no comments from OP I start wondering then look at original date. Its disturbing because there are active CURRENT unanswered ones or with only a few comments that can't get off the ground and yet spend a lot of time wasted on an abandoned thread. Its really not fair to anyone and we, I have complained yet the reply back is that the info posted MAY be helpful with the same or similar problem .MAY yet some current poster IS SAYING NOW theyd like HELP NOW. .. not maybe later about part of the problems. I dont know if it makes the numbers for public view be huge but how many are discouraged? I know I do when I realize that I just spent time and sometimes part of my cell service to find items for their rooms. And why do people just drop off like that??? Never, ok thanks for everything. I dont need anymore help right now. I dunno. I do try to catch the old ones but even when I type BOLD LETTERS DO NOT RESPOND TO OLD THREAD people still do. It omly seves to keep them in play like a volleyball. This comment will bump it up towards the top of discussions. Thats why I try to prevent further activity. No body is home here anymore.

Not sure I'd change a thing. Why mess with success? Beautiful home!

decoenthusiaste, thanks I hadn't thought of a faux piece in the empty space on gable. that will be much more economical if a window is not possible right now. I should never start photoshopping because it gets expensive, but thoughts on the porch???

Really love the idea of an added porch. That change, along with a faux piece or plantings in the empty space and you'll be sitting pretty!

Can't wait to hear the designer opinion and then to see the final result!

Ditto that, xposure! :)

cmd75...how disappointing! I saw your ccmd75 at the tope and couldn't wait to open and see thee miracle that you've done...and shoot, i'ts not from you! How are your plans going?
anything for use to see ye We're all dying to see the new 'reveal'!!!t?

There are so many colors you could add to the room with the gray drapes and furniture, but the mint walls interfere a bit with some of your best options. With gray, I love yellow, orange, red, lime green and also calmer colors like tan and brown. I think you could inject some nice color with a rug, but the mint is a bit problematic. Pics are just to show nice colors with gray rather than rug choices.
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I think it would certainly help the look of the drapes to remove the tie backs.

I would go neutral with rug but add lots of texture. pb has a wool and jute gray rug that is lovely. I would use color in artwork.

Don't even ask what came over me...The rug is Kazakh, though. I altered it wi sliders in photoshop, reducing saturation, mainly, but making it more teal/aqua.
Then I redecorated!