A island light would be a great choice for you. They come in length from 3 to 5 feet and there are several manufactures that make nautical style lighting fixtures that would be great for a galley style kitchen. Here is a link that might be useful: Lighting

she is having the exposed foundation covereed in stone Probably already knows not to do anything with paint color until the stone is done. After the stone is up, she might have a dozen new color directions to chase. :D Exterior isn't like interior. Interior you do not have to have every last stitch in place to fit a room with color. As long as the basics, permanent elements are in place you can work color. Exterior isn't near as malleable because Mr. Sunshine is so darn intense and direct outside. Get the foundation covered in stone and then take another look. I'm thinking, with the stone in place, she should consider going light and neutral on the body or commit big and go with a dark, punchy color scheme with some drama. Safe midtones could add up to just a mediore color outcome for that house. A really cute house, btw.

Covering it will draw attention to it. IMHO, exposed plumbing is one of the charms of freestanding tubs. I like it so much I chose plumbing in the shower that is also externally mounted. I think you notice it because putting it there was not your first choice, but in time you will probably not even see it. You might consider putting a tray across the tub and decorating the trayso that your eye is drawn there instead? eg Enjoy!

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