fyi, the rims can be painted after installation. Charliedawg, our plugs are perfect. With the lakeview, fireplace, tv, open kitchen and arches to DR and foyer, there is really only one natural place for our sofa. I knew we wanted to put a sofa table behind it, so we left room for that and enough room to walk between table and the cedar posts at the kitchen opening. The electrician said there was no rush since the plugs were going into the main level, which is second story, so we were able to wait until house was framed to decide exactly where they were going. DH and I used empty boxes to place where the sofa and measured to make sure there was enough room behind for table. (You can see the two cans in the kitchen we didn't need :( ) Here is a link that might be useful: Great room

Quiltgirl - I don't think that would be comfortable, unless you typically stand far back from the cooktop. wi-sailorgirl, here are a few I bookmarked from Houzz: [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Boston Kitchen And Bath Divine Kitchens LLC [Traditional Living Room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2107) by Toronto Kitchen And Bath Fixtures Enns Cabinetry Inc. [Traditional Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by Boston Architect Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Chicago Architect gordon architecture, inc. [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Chicago Kitchen And Bath Rebekah Zaveloff

oakleyok (I used to live in the town of Oakley) Do you have any pictures of your floors? They sound lovely. The Amber is a bit darker. I need to find the camera so I can take a picture of them. Most of the furniture in these rooms are antiques of varying woods, not sure what all. I think I have oak and walnut and something else. And the kitchen is full of maple cabinets that have to stay. Here are the rooms that will be done: (living room, dining, entry, kitchen and nook: One nice thing about the light wood is that it is a nice match for the French doors and rather integrates them.

Red, thanks so much for your long and thoughtful reply. I love the way you think. I love the way you think because -- I have thunk these same thoughts myself! I don't know exactly what color the kitchen olive is. The PO chose it. I adore it, and I chose the silestone counters to go with it. I love green, and I love my kitchen olive color. But I don't know its name. I have the SW fan deck and the BM fan deck, and can't find it in there anywhere. I do have a half gallon of the PO's paint; the formula is on it, but not the name. It's just labeled "Custom Color". So I can replicate it, but I don't know the name of it. I have already sampled lighter and darker versions of it -- or as close as I can estimate. Either I'm not getting it right, or... I dunno. They just look bad. Add in the Husband Factor. "No more green!" he groans. I could overrule him, but I'm afraid he's right. The rug is a soft, dark, muted combination of greys, browns, and greens. Very small pattern. My first thought after green -- thank you mzdee! -- would be a cream or an ivory, or even a beige -- I do like neutrals, as you all know, LOL -- but oh dear, there's the Husband again: "Can't we do something more dramatic, like red?" So you can see, he doesn't really have a clue. Opinions he has lots, but clues, no. I have even considered wallpaper. I have even ordered some samples, god help me. I taped them all up and then ripped them right down again. Wallpaper doesn't work in this room. There's $25 right in the trash. And so I sit with my fandecks, waving them around like a lovesick geisha... sigh.... We're going out of town until New Years. When I come back I will post photos, I promise. Thanks again.