I have two different stools, one sort at the high nook table and another that swivels at peninsula. http://s1004.photobucket.com/albums/af170/jterrilynn/kitchen%20progress%20pictures/?action=view&current=morekitchen001.jpg" target="_blank"> http://s1004.photobucket.com/albums/af170/jterrilynn/kitchen%20progress%20pictures/?action=view&current=finished022.jpg" target="_blank">

Thanks everyone for your feedback. To answer some questions, I'm afraid the item posted by remodelfla is very cool, but way to big for the situation, plus I don't see how having the counter move in and out is that big of a help because you still have to stash the chairs somewhere. For those interested, here is the actual link to that product: http://www.wolffurniture.com/Item.aspx?ItemID=-1994755930&ItemNum=4024-505%2b2x591. For morgne's question, the only thing I am changing is the 3 ft wall where we removed the pipe, the rest of the cabinets are staying put.(though I know they are not perfect, but I'm not doing a complete kitchen makeover.)

I think it is fine they are different you have thiose 3 colors repeating thoughoit your home, and will look pretty you can bring blue and white into the LR with grey couch bring grey and blue into dining room as you already have the kitchen will have the pretty blue stools , i think it will look pretty. your home is already pretty noce job!

Very pretty home! You have a number of possibilities. Personally I love any sort of Roman shade in a natural material--bamboo, grass, wood. To tame the western sun you can get them with either privacy or blackout lining, depending on how much light you need to control. I'd hang them neither at point A or Point B, but at point C, just under the crown molding. In this way you have the most view through the glass even when they are fully retracted, depending on how long they are, and the stack back. As far as color--I'd go with a medium brown to blend with your beams. Then add sheer linen curtain panels mounted with rings on black iron rods. Alternately, you could get inexpensive cellular shades, perhaps with the blackout option. These could be mounted at Point b and virtually disappear when retracted. To hide the valance, again you could add sheer linen curtain panels mounted with rings on black iron rods. A third option is fabric Roman shades in your choice of fabric. This option would need to be considered along with the other furnishings in the space. The other two are neutral enough to work with any style, color or pattern.