The door in the upper right is the entry to the FR from the DR. It is the only entry. The door in the lower left is the door to the closet. Yes, I agree, that you need to actually put the layout in action before you say "yay" or "nay". We've had the layout that I posted first (Sep 30, 12:01) for a couple days and that is how I discovered the bottleneck entry and the odd look of the computer behind the couch, there. Yes, I also agree that we need the layout pinned down first, then choose WT. We are painting the walls and getting a new carpet in a month, so I am trying to get all of these decisions made at once and its really hard. Yup, this new layout does open things up a bit. I don't think that the loveseat/sofa swap will work for the reason you mentioned - TV viewing problem. We have "movie night" a lot, and with 3 kids (and kids friends) we need the seating. Our TV is projection, which also limits the prime viewing angle a bit. I like your idea of woven wood blinds. The three windows in this room are all oddballs and different from one another. I posted this diagram in another thread to show the three windows: How would I handle the window with the large pane in the center and the casements on the sides? Would I get 3 separate shades? How are woven shades for evening privacy? We have a bit of a farmhouse feel in our home, so would woven wood shades be farmhouse enough? I have a thing for lace, so I had planned on lace panels underneath drapes hung on rings that I could pull at night to cover the lace for privacy. But, it was just an idea, not carved in stone. Sorry for all the branching off questions. I am very needy in the world of decorating - it is not my forte!

Hi there! This is a fun plan! I would suggest 2' for the computer area depth. You'll find that anything smaller is going to feel cramped. The writing side can vary a lot. Sit down and write for a while on a regular desk with whatever you usually write on/with (notebook, single sheet, etc) and then get up and measure the amount of space that you're using. I'd base the depth off of the space that you typically use. Hope this was helpful- I'd love to see the finished product!

Natasha, haven't yet used the Tumax to create a trellis. Ran across these 20 years ago, found the idea intriguing & picked up a kit for a few dollars. Would think the structural strength would relate to the diameter gauge of the wire selected & the number of anchors used as support. Expect one of the multi-strand twisted or braided cable wires - in place of the galvanized wire roll that comes with the kit - would be much stronger & bear the weight of a mature rose. Since the wire is threaded through the loops that project from the anchors, would think how closely those anchors are spaced also figures into a weight capacity calculation. The tensile strength of the wire plus the number of anchors used along the line should yield a rule of thumb where the weight is distributed evenly along the span. Tumax may have this info with their professional kit instructions on their site - you might noodle around there to find it - or just contact them & ask for their load weight formula. Have used the anchors alone, without wires, as free form supports on a stone facade. Install them on the wall where they're needed as the rose grows & loosely figure eight tie the canes to the anchor eyelet. The anchors are hidden behind the plant. Gives a pleasant natural effect to my eye, as if the rose is doing it all by itself. (Look Ma, no hands!) To allow sufficient space between the wall & the plant, often add another ring or length of rubbery plastic chain onto the eyelet & tie to that as the canes thicken, allowing me to use those spongy noodle ties or green velcro loops. Lenarufus, Nahema is a beauty with toe-curling fragrance. Your wall coloring sets her off to perfection. New here this year as a gallon own root, she's a real charmer. Good growing to all! Sue

I agree to run the length of the windows, because that's the only place you won't get a glare. Maybe a solution would be glass instead of wood. You might find something that's got a pewter finished trim to match the hardware on the cabinetry. Check Crate and Barrel. I have their desk and console with a black frame. Also the glass will appear lighter in the room.