Simple Pleasure

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My bathroom was tiny and the space was not very attractive or functional. There was empty space behind the wall in back of the toilet so we used that space to install custom cabinets. We splurged on some must haves and accessorized with great bargain items. The pictures on the wall were photos which I put into frames that I had stored away for years and the accent tiles in the shower area were a bargain at the tile store. To keep it cohesive I went with a square theme from the ceiling tile design to the knobs on the cabinets and stuck to all matching fixtures in an antique bronze finish. My favorite splurge was the countertop which I fell in love with because of it's unique quality and design. My son did all of the work, so of course it makes my little spa-like retreat even more appreciated. It is still small but at least the space I do have is being used more efficiently and everything can be neatly put away. It is truly my Simple Little Pleasure.

Cooking up a little so...

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This is our flowing and open kitchen/dining room. We haven't really done a lot in this room, but add my little touches of "personality"! At some point we would love to have granite counter tops, but wonder if it will add charm and value?

Turn of the 20th Centu...

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The kitchen for this 1908 home was last updated in 1979. There is no storage and no counter space. I need to convert the eat-in area into usable space while maintaining the old world charm.

Not enough usable coun...

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My home was built in 2000 from a local builder's design. I love to cook with friends but the kitchen is only large enough for one person to work in there at a time. Never realized it was going to have insufficient space for preparing meals, storage and cleaning up until after it was built and I began using it. All prep work has to be done on a small island in the center of the room. I'd like to figure out a way to expand the counter space without spending a fortune or having to gut the kitchen. I like a country cottage style using natural and eco friendly materials and paint colors. There is a lot of natural light in the kitchen/family room combination with a wall of windows and sliding door to my patio and backyard. I love the space and spending time there-it just isn't user-friendly for cooking and entertaining.

usable space again aft...

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Our dining room that was once our homeschooling classroom and dumping ground for all our paperwork and crafts. is now usable and exciting to eat in.

Multi purpose space

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office/dining/conference space

Kids V's Adults - Wh...

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I need some advice! Half our room is a kids play area and half is 'ours'. Except we've never used this room, even since we moved in. It's more like a walk thru from the front door to the kitchen. We never quite figured out what to do with it. We used to have a dining table where you see those hanging lights. Opps! I'd LOVE to have it a a usable space for both of us.

Little kitchen

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Our kitchen is an odd little space thats interacts with an otherwise open spaced concept condo. It has all white appliances, bottom of the bucket white tile and countertops. Its really just a boring, functions poorly, and needs updating or completely remodeled.

Tiny for 5 + 3

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Postage stamp sized kitchen in a house for 5 people and 3 dogs!!!

Makeover 911! Needs t...

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This is our basement in our new home... it is unfinished, and not a very good space! It needs to be turned into a usable space, and we need inexpensive ideas! I'm thinking Entertainment area... pool table, movie area w/ a futon, wet bar... and I'd like to close off the utility area for the washer & dryer with a closet type space... I'd like to go ahead and tear down the poor dry wall job that was partially finished... we're thinking wall paneling...

Akward, Media Room i...

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Awkward Media Room. I have no idea what color to paint, plus not sure where to end the paints because the room leads into so many other rooms. Odd shaped angles which makes it impossible for me to pick out art for my walls. Outdated, fireplace that's not up to code, ugly mantle, doesn't even meet up to the wall correctly there is a gap between side of fireplace and the wall. Water damaged ugly popcorn celings. I think you get the hint this room is in desperate need. My vcr and tivo are dangerously hanging over the tv because no shelf for the componets. It is a disaster waiting to happen for them to come crashing down.

Half updated half out ...

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I've been working on trying to update my kitchen, but have run out of funds for the time being. I was able to update with a new microwave and refridgerator, and new celing fan. There is no backsplash the wall above the stove is damaged from removing hideous wallpaper.