i checked my invoice to make sure i didn't create the bargain in my mind. my memory was a bit off - i actually paid 1.68 a piece, after a 10% off coupon. no special HD, just our local one in st. pete fl, and i ordered my tile before thanksgiving last year. the chair rail was hard to find in the HD dal catalogue - it took awhile (i think it was in the "liners" area). it is chair and not bullnose; description states 010026cr1p2 as the dal item number. the corner pieces were pricier, at 2.93 a piece (0100crc1p2 if you need those). there's still some old bananappeal stock around here at the discount tile stores - their white is a pretty good match for dal's 100 and the stock ao at lowes. i picked up some 6 inch bananappeal liners for 25 cents a piece.

Woven wooden shades would add a really nice texture to your room. You're right, I have a pair of double hung windows behind my tub. I've just ordered cordless cellular shades that will be 2 on 1 headrail and have the top down/bottom up feature for privacy and a view of the trees outside. I literally have to climb in my tub to adjust the windows or shades so they probably won't be moved very often. I'm planning to accent with purple so I'm hoping to find fabric for a valance to tie it all together and bring a softer texture into the room. You must be so anxious to be in your new home. I've never built a house before but I'm sure it would be both exciting and overwhelming.

So here's a follow up question. Per the recommendations and after seeing a visual, we have changed everything to.. * 8' Doors + 4.25" Casing / Trim (Interior and Exterior) * 6' Windows Throughout @ 8' Header Height + 4.25" Casing / Trim ...with the following window exceptions.... * Window over freestanding tub. Don't want the window to fall behind tub (Height 25") , so thinking 5' Window @ 8' Header Height + 4.25" Casing / Trim * (2) Windows on each side of the king size bed. Don't want them to fall behind the nightstands, so thinking 5' window @ 8' Header Height + 4.25" Casing / Trim * Guest Bath smaller window @ 8' Header Height + 4.25" Casing / Trim....not sure what size?? ...Does this make sense? Thoughts? Thanks everyone!

I want to apologize and thank all of you that commented to my design dilemma a few days ago. You answered the question I had asked. Your comments have been received and have opened up my eyes. Though I am making changes to my kitchen because I want it to look more upscale, I also want to recoup most of the cost of these changes when I sell in the future. As many mentioned, installing wood-like tile does not increase the value. This left me in a conundrum. My family are having respiratory issues associated with carpet and I have 3 little white furries who don't always hold their bladder. Hardwood isn't known for its waterproof qualities. So I decided to go the least expensive route that will get me the look and I can install it myself, vinyl plank tiles. This is only a band-aid and I plan on saving for those hardwood for the future. A few people mentioned that the tiles, cabinets, and counter actually work well together and are successful in the real estate market. Plus someone mentioned how expensive it was to get the cabinets professionally painted. Well after careful consideration, I've decided it would be in my best interest to work with what I got. Maybe add some hardware, a new paint color on the walls, new lighting, upgrade the look of my island, and possibly a more contemporary backsplash. It took me a few days to sit on the recommendations and they helped me tremendously. Thank-you