Thank you all so much! You are all so good, I'd love your opinions on beds for my boys (endless i know!) , i wrote it somewhere on Houzz, or shall i post pictures here? Its simple, i need 2 beds, 120X200cm, its down to either full fabric (linen and fake leather - i know, but not sure if thats not too yucky nowadays), or solid wood. Simple sturdy strong beds, thanx if anyone cares to give their input!

Hi Abbyjean!!! Yes back at school. They moved us and we are settled and unpacked. Still getting use to new paperwork now having to use math skills to document weekly rate of increase lol but I'm getting the hang of it(:(:(:. Once I'm past this learning curve I will be one thankful therapist (:(:(: How are you? Are you still working? I will post a link here when I post the dining room. I keep going back and forth on what shape table but I'm leaning toward a round one but who knows. I am looking forward to decorating the dining room it's fine now but it doesn't seem to flow with the living room(:(:(: My husband just got back and I may need to do that room when he leaves...that way I can "surprise" him ....if you know what I mean lol

Sorry I have been MIA...it got hectic over here for a few weeks and the home reno projects had to be put on hold. I am going through all of the comments and hope to have some answers by this weekend. Diyher: I really like your suggestion of medium to dark tone wood (look). I can wrap my head around that, and will try to look specifically for something like that this weekend when I visit more tile stores. Are the Happy Floors products sold in person anywhere at a major retailer I could go visit? Or did you have to buy them through a designer/contractor? I love the floor you have picked out for yourself. I don't think it would go in my kitchen because it would be too matchy-matchy with the cabinets, but it is a gorgeous floor and I would love to see pictures when you are finished! My MIL suggested I look at Arizona Tile's Metalwood Bronzo this weekend too. Have any of you used it or have any thoughts on it? Konstandina: I think the pattern might be too much by the time the kitchen is complete. I just looked at a pretty gray tile, which you would think would be neutral, but the small movement in it was just overwhelming and chaotic when paired with my counters.

Do the easy things first (wallpaper, light fixture, widow treatment) and then assess your budget. You have a functioning kitchen which is not awful, so take your time to make good decisions and do them in the right order. Backsplash comes after countertops. For now simply paint the backsplash or use an inexpensive, easily removable backsplash like the bead board textured wall paper. White appliances are fine, especially in a wood kitchen as they help lighten the space. I have white appliances with my oak cabinets:) You may wish to switch to stainless as they die - that is up to your personal preference - I don't like stainless but that is me:) If the appliances are fine, you might want to put your budget elsewhere. Before spending money on counters, be sure you are happy with the layout. It mostly looks fine except the placement of the dishwasher. However, my mom's is similarly placed and it hasn't been a problem. Do not put expensive counters on a kitchen with a layout you cannot work with. Under cabinet lighting in an oak kitchen is very helpful. You might want to spend money on something that "shows" more, but under cabinet lighting really brightens a kitchen and makes any kitchen prettier. It is best to do under cabinet lighting before a backsplash. If this was my kitchen, I would remove the over the range microwave and replace with a hood. I know your space is small, but a true vent works better and looks better - and as a short person I don't like reaching up over my head with hot food. This is my oak kitchen - I did it in a more vintage style because I like that style, but also because it made it easier to blend the old with the new: https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~110720042 https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~109854029 This is my wood kitchens idea book which has both newer and older, refreshed kitchens: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75202366/list/wood-kitchens I used the bead board wallpaper in my basement kitchenette. I put this kitchen together for about $1000 using older refinished cabinets, my old kitchen sink, Home center stock laminate countertops and DIY shelves: https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~65270573