Oddly, he seems to have much less trouble with the original hardwood than he does in the areas that are laminate, even though he doesn't seem to be doing any damage to the hardwood with his claws. Good mention about the scraps of carpet - I forgot we have a pile in the basement waiting to be disposed of. For now I can cut bits of that so he can be more comfortable. (And so I can move his food and water bowls into the kitchen where they belong. He wouldn't go into the kitchen for a drink because he seems to feel really unsteady on the laminate.)

This kitchen is crying out for a counter depth refrigerator. The existing one is really nice and can be sold easily on Craig's List to offset the cost. To improve storage, take a look at Rubbermaid plastic bins and such. Then hardware on the cabinets. Replace the casing on the door to blend with the baseboards, or, add another piece of trim to give the illusion of wider casing. Using the top of cabinets for storing things just makes a small kitchen look cramped. Under cabinet lighting will really improve the feel, too. Just noticed how old this post is. I wonder what happened to the kitchen?

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The rug would suffer some serious spills and droppings if you plan to use the dining table frequently. If you still want the dining area to have something special in terms of design and style how about a marble mosaic rug? They are durable, very easy to clean and look as great (if not more) as the regular carpets without all the extra vacuuming fuss. Here are some of our intricately handcrafted marble mosaic rugs and medallions so that you have an idea on how they really look: You don't need to worry about the shape and size. That's the beauty of mosaic, it can be customized to fit any surface. See anything you like? Have a favorite photo or pattern you'd like to be converted to a mosaic masterpiece? We can help! If you have any queries feel free to contact us. For more designs visit our website: MEC Artworks. Regards, Nada Zain