Included: 1ST: Actual pictures of the house, 2nd: tile sample I like, 3rd: sketch of the house layout & 4th: AI pictures of house I created with the tile (not a very professional job) -- not sure what order they might be for when you view it.

There are many projects planned for the home and we are planning a move that is 1200 miles away, so in an effort to get us moved in and reduce cost, I am trying to work with the honey oak cabinets in the kitchen. I am not a fan of honey oak cabinets, but they are in good shape with the exception of the damaged cabinet above the microwave (which I have not figured our why it is damaged). The floors that must be replaced are in the living room and kitchen (due to damage) and the tile in the laundry room and both bathrooms (it is very dated). It is just my husband, myself and our 2 non-shedding dogs that travel with us.

My thoughts and questions after weeks of thinking:

- I am considering the white tile (in the picture), everywhere, but the bedrooms (& leave the wood in bedrooms). I am unsure about tile in the study, but since it is right by the kitchen, it might be better to tile it.

(What are thoughts about the tile? I am not worried about it being slick, there are matte versions

of it and I like area rugs. Should the floor in the study be the same as the kitchen?)

- I am thinking the counter tops remain the same -- but updating sink and fixtures.

(Thoughts? Maybe a new sink black fixtures and black hardware on cabinets?)

- Changing the damaged cabinet in to a wine rack with accent painting behind it.

(Other ideas?)

-Painting all of the walls and trim white-- such as Sherwin Williams Moderate White SW 6140 or Natural Linen SW 9109. or Shoji White SW 7042 -- I might vary the white slightly from room to room, but I prefer to keep the colors in the house fairly consistent.

(Other ideas on the paint? I think it will make or break it for me tolerating the cabinets. I have

had white walls, but I am liking the crisp modern feel they could bring.)

- For the dining area -- using a rectangle wood dining table that can extend from seating 2 people to 6 people ( it has been in my family for about 100 years and somehow has a modern feel) -- I would have it stained to a dark finish.

(I am pretty into the table as it was my grandmother's and my 90 year old dad, who does

beautiful work is refinishing it. I would like advice on chairs and stain. I love modern chairs. )

- I am not a fan of ceiling fans because they just are not stylish, but it is Texas and they maybe necessary. In a compromise with my husband, who is more practical then myself, I might be able to get rid of the one in the dining area,

(What are your thoughts on the fans? -- I saw beautiful ones in Restoration Hardware, but that is

not in line with my budget, at least for now.)

You all knocked it out of the park in 2016 when we bought a very ugly house and remodeled it ourselves with your suggestions. Your suggestions saved me thousands of dollars, as you helped me work with the honey oak banister in the entry. I am so eager to hear your thoughts and ideas - don't hold back. Thank you