I have a Tassimo and love it....give me a specific question and maybe I can help. Can run you thru the steps here: turn on switch in back after making sure there is water in the canister. Put a pod in the holder and wait until the green light comes on ( could take a minute or two). Hit the big round button and you will hear it "wetting" the pod, then it will start brewing. Wait until the orange light comes on and then either push the large button again for a weaker brew or if satisfied open the top and remove the pod, turn off the switch and you are good to go.

If this helps, (and this pic is when we were still working on the kitchen, but it's the only one I have on the computer right now), this is our kitchen. The original cabinets were a light oak (I disliked them a lot!)I painted the cabinets and was worried about the grain showing through. I sanded and primed, and re-sanded and put two coats on, and can't see wood grain. In the pic though, the cabinets facing you still needed another coat of paint! We went with Fiesta Gold granite--but it looks exactly like New Venetian Gold. The fabricators change names sometimes from what I understand. As I was trying to explain above--I personally like white with darker floors. But you mentioned that you are planning to replace the floors. For what it's worth, painting wasn't bad. :) And we've got two kids and a dog running around! Again--bear in mind that this isn't a completed kitchen. No backsplash, pendant lights, bar stools, etc...but it will give you an idea maybe. Here's the granite if it helps at all:

I'm in love with this rug and can't find it anywhere. Please help! Thanks!

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