in GW forums i found lots of information about tiny kitchens and small appliances, in 2008 and 2009. We could make a new thread listing all the other threads. Hope they are still archived. Small ovens all have about the same internal volume because their insulated walls are all about the same thickness. afaik. There are many stainless steel sinks that are small. Ikea has several at less than $100. All the olde style manufacturers have small stainless sinks too: Elkay, Kindred, Peerless, American Standard, etc. For a stainless sink there is no need to go upmarket. Induction cooktops 30" wide can be used as counter space too so the need for a 24"w one is not as critical. 24" w fridge information is in the http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/appl/ appliances forum.

I'm late to the game, but I vote for "none of the above." The fabric you chose is lovely, slipcovers are classic, but the rugs look too latest blog/HGTV/trendy and will take everything down to that level. Sisal is a safe choice, but it's just that in this case-- safe. I think you need something genuinely old. It doesn't have to be a $19K rug to do the trick. I am pretty sure you could find something for less than $5K-- probably even closer to $2K. It will take looking, of course-- but CL will be your friend. Now, if the fabric, paint, and slipcovers aren't set in stone, then I would actually re-think them as well. I am a little afraid that the fabric will decorate you into a corner. Your beach house is really special, and deserves the true, collected look. For that, as mentioned above, you will need patience.

Paint store consultants can work out sometimes, sometimes not so much. I know several really good independent consultants who have managed to work out decent deals with paint stores. One thing to keep in mind is they work for the paint store and even if they say the consultations are free, in essence they aren't. Everyone who gets a check from the store is expected to sell paint. The free consultation is designed to sell you paint first, help you with color second. Training and basic color knowledge is also an issue with in-store consultants. Many of them only know what they know from the free seminars and collateral provided by the brand the store carries - support materials to help staff sell paint. Or they're interior designers/decorators who are working at a paint store selling paint - which is very different from an architectural color consultant. It is not unusual for paint store color consultants to have more training on how to sell and upsell product than color design. Even though they may sell thousands of dollars for the store the consultants are usually paid minimum wage or close to it. With Devine I was appalled to learn that the consultants have to pay for Devine color training, all the selling tools and collateral and then they only get like $100 of the $250 - but don't quote me on any of that. It's been awhile since I've seen their package. At first I was gobsmacked that's how Devine worked but after thinking about it, I guess it's no different than Amway, Avon, or Pampered Chef, Longaberger Baskets, etc. People have to invest to rep those products too so I guess it's not all that shocking. Any way.... not sure any of that helps or is even relevant. But it's another pov on the whole shebang.

Is this your kitchen from Snapfish. I could only get one as you need a password. Keep it secret. Safer that way. You might consider opening a free Photobucket account. It is as easy to do as snapfish. Photobucket offers the HTML links that are far easier to copy and paste onto a GW post. Be brave you can do it. Your kitchen has GREAT Bones. A perfect place to start. Great floors, space and lighting. Your questions: My responses 1. BM-Cotton Ball. Perfect choice, especially if you already love it. 2. I happen to love Saybrook sage. But honestly either will be lovely. At the end of this post I am going to post more green islands to give you a feel how it looks with creamy white kitchens. 3. I think either color could work with the green and white but before you truly choose one make sure you like it with the green. Some greens can make yellows into a canary. You want the soft creamy yellow. Again there is an image below that I am thinking you might like. Saybrook sage can be a gray green color that won't make the yellow look creamy. Keep in mind lighting, texture, ... 4. I am the matchy match girl on GW. Many others believe you do not want to be too matchy match. I like order, control and visual consistency so I tend to match my handles, metals,... But that is me, for every one of me there are 50 who are non matchy match and they would celebrate you doing your own thing. No worries on it. Get what you love. 5.I like them white. Of course keep your refrig and stove you can worry about them later and if they really bother you there are products to paint the appliances. No worries. Saybrook Sage BM Maybe other GWs can chime in what they think of this color in your space. This is not saybrook sage but a similar color. Notice how the cream white looks cooler. With this gray based shade. changing the kitchen into a cream color with a painted island. This is from a Gardenweb kitchen. Notice how they balanced the warm white, cream almost a yellow base with a warm green rather than a cool green. Something to think about with saybrook sage. Beadboard kitchen The white is more crisp in this image Lance Stratton Creamy not white Lastly, for a split second I felt like I was looking at a home I used to live in. I swear that is the same wallpaper I had too. But the view out the window is totally different. You are not in Little Rock are you? Don't tell me I don't really need to know. I just remember that wallpaper. Here is a link that might be useful: Want to paint oak cabinets white-