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I agree with bluekitobsessed - unless you need it for privacy I like the uncovered windows. Otherwise, I agree with you on the bamboo - that would continue the lovely peaceful feel you have created without detracting too much from the simplicity that makes it feel so soothing. I love everything about your room - beautiful job.

We measured off 12 x 12 and put tape on the deck to see where it would come. If we started it 3 feet from the french doors we'd have 5 feet from the pergola to the end of the deck. We can't go bigger because of the shape and angles of the deck and any smaller would not give the table room to be under the pergola when chairs are pulled out. We put the table and chairs inside the 12 x12 square to see how it fit. Also the deck is composite not real wood. Painting it is not an option with my husband. I wouldn't mind having a gray pergola but custom ones are very expensive. Thanks for your input. What size were you thinking about? And do you have any resources for other color options?

you haven't done anything bad to your kitchen; it's fine you did something to your house though: you didn't consider your flooring when choosing a stone for the countertops. The countertops are cool(and backsplash too); the flooring is very warm next to them here lies the main problem as I see it wall paint, you need to change it, of course. yet it's much easier but. I do believe. That wall paint can be found. That will go more or less with both your kitchen, new Quartz and all, and your flooring. I'd go on a site like Pinterest (which I prefer to Houzz because one can see and save things that are not about decor only..nature, city, art, movie sets, birds, flowers, people, photography, you name it..can be interiors too of course, but one's not limited by interiors, as their inspirations) and I'll try and find pictures.,of whatever it might be..that contain your colors. And see what else is in them. and how they work together. and whether can be translated to your space. My intuition tells me some whites...or blues..I'd say warmer blues but your backsplash is in a way here, frankly. You can decide to change it, will be a bit easier to find the color of paint, but it'sa hassle and cost of course. Say you find such paint. Will be a process of trial and error. which it often is. Then you use furnishings or/and accessories to tie things even more. You style. Lots of things can be taken care of with styling. You repeat cerain colors, you carry them to other spaces, different proportions..can be fabrics, finishes, many things. I love your art, your ostrich eggs..something tells me they are hiding these hints, these clues within...they're very inspirational. Don't forget them when you look for your inspiration, that's what I'm trying to say. Do check Laurel Bern's blog as suggested..hers is one of the very few(two or three max) where I went and read all archives. Took me a weekend with each, but it was a fascinating weekend each time.