I just used little rubber pads that you use on the bottom of chairs and such. They are those round things that you put down to keep things from sliding. They are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The inside of my cabinet is white as are the pads. I just stuck it to the edge of the plate and they haven't moved at all. The two plates I have standing up are actually platters, so they are bigger and heavier than the average plate. I thought about the molding, but I was afraid of putting it in and messing up the cabinet. I waited two years for that thing to go on sale. I wasn't going to add anything to it that I could mess up. :) Hope that helps!

"She's not trying to get rich, but I think she'd like it to go to someone who really will treasure it and does not want to just leave it at Goodwill. It is a full service for 8 with platters, gravy boat, etc." Leafy, I'm feeling crabby today-fair warning! I always get a bit impatient at this kind of attitude because the bottom line is SHE DOESN'T WANT IT EITHER. Having read some pop psychology :), I'm familiar with the mindset that any possession is intrinsically viewed as having value simply due to one's ownership. It does seem to apply here. I mean, if this was such a wonderful treasure wouldn't she just keep the china herself? And if she is downsizing and deciding she doesn't treasure it enough to keep, then who cares what happens to it? I find this such a frustrating attitude, and I am guilty of it myself. The whole 'it's too good to throw out' or 'someone should value it since it's so special--just not me' or 'there's plenty of use left' or 'it cost X, I can't just give it away'. Arrghhhhh...source of way, way too much clutter and useless stuff piled up in our homes. Ok, taking my crabby bad self offline now. Hope I didn't offend everyone too badly. Ann

In terms of the pony wall at the front door. People do take them out a lot, but it defines the entry and creates a place to put a piece of furniture much closer to the door than you would if the wall was not there. This definition of boundaries can be important, especially in a small house. I would select a rug first because that will give you some color direction. You may find only a handful of rugs you both like and can afford, and paint colors number in the thousands.

I think it would look nice. I love light counters with white cabinets. You could always do your island in a dark color to break up the white. Maybe in an expresso or a dark cherry or even gray. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Tampa General Contractors Veranda Homes [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Madison Appliances Sub-Zero and Wolf This granite reminds me of yours and looks nice with the white and the light floor. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Waterloo Design-Build Firms Schnarr Craftsmen Inc