Hello! I'm happy to help you plan your trip to Amsterdam. Walking to the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum from the Flower Market is definitely doable, as they are both located in the Museum Quarter, which is about a 30-minute walk from the market. The streets are well-marked and easy to navigate, and the walk itself can be a great way to explore the city. Some other helpful tips for visiting Amsterdam include: Renting a bike is a great way to explore the city like a local. Amsterdam is known as one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, with numerous bike lanes and paths. Be sure to try some traditional Dutch foods, such as herring, stroopwafel, and bitterballen. The city is known for its beautiful canals, so take some time to stroll along the water and enjoy the views. If you're interested in art, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum are both must-visits, but don't forget about the Stedelijk Museum, which focuses on modern and contemporary art and design. I hope you have a wonderful time in Amsterdam! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Thanks everyone for all the great thoughts on temperatures! It’s been on my mind too. Our covered patio faces east and is shielded by a wall on the north. It abuts a 40’ deep backyard bordered by tall cedars to the east. We haven’t spent long periods of time out there yet, but so far it’s been comfortable on our warmest days. It’s possible that a ceiling fan and/or mister will come in handy later. DH has also mentioned the possibility of some kind of sun shade on the south side. As we head into Fall, I’m also curious about how much heat the fire table will throw off and whether that’ll be sufficient for our chilliest evenings. Oh, and the outdoor Ruvati sink was delivered today. The pieces are slowly but surely coming together. Anyone have recommendations for a faucet?

It sounds like you are willing to invest in a change. And looks like you are going full MCM with the sofa, tables, and lamps, they are all great! And, it looks like you like color based on your artwork. Now, hear me out. Removing things that don't go with your style is not a sin. Here is what I would do. 1. Remove all the wood but leave the bases. 2. Paint the bases and put MCM pulls on them. paint the mantle shelf or replace it. (you might be able to find some mcm doors for the cabinets. ) 3. You could put up shelves or put art above the cabinets. (If art, do something different above the firebox, wall sculpture etc.) think brutalist style 4. The screen is the easiest, paint it black 5. Think about cladding the entire fireplace to the ceiling in stone or tile. 6. I would normally say don't paint the brick, but in this case I would consider a dark dark gray matte and continue above the brick to the ceiling. Your artwork would look fantastic especially with an art lamp above or put an eyeball fixture in the middle can. It doesn't look like you have enough width to put the tv in the builtin. A cool vintage buffet or wall hung cabinet under the tv where it is now. Maybe a small Eames or similar chair for the right of the fireplace. And plants! Then on to wall color, rug, window covering, deco. Your room has so much potential to be fabulous. Make it yours, don't let the wood or the wall unit or the brick make your choices if you truly don't like them. Even with some simple changes you could make the fireplace wall much nicer, up to you and your checkbook on how far you want to go. I'll look forward to seeing your changes!