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What would be inside your dream home? **How many rooms? **What would they be used for? **How many bathrooms/kitchens/etc. **Every room must have a purpose. And it can be any purpose you want. **What would be in your back yard? *Mstr Bdrm-Black, white and chrome-POP art all over, Computer, TV, HUGE bathroom, balcony *Daughters room-red, yellow,oranges-NO PINK-fort with her bed in it *Guest Room- Marilyn Monroe, black white and leopard accents, bathroom with jacuzzi tub *Game room-velcro wall,xbox/wii (GHIII, Rock band) bowling lanes *Kitchen-an island, old french country decorated, tuscan colors, wine racks *Lvng/Dng Room- Moulin Rouge colors (purples, reds, golds), french art (fluer de lis, old french movie posters, Huge rotal purple sofa *Office-a Mac and a PC-video equipment, photo editing studio, pictures of family and friends, BOOKS *Home Theatre-Stadium Seating, every dvd you can think of, popcorn machine *Backyard-Natural stone pool, slides, waterfalls, koi pond *And in the back- A TATTOO Studio

HELP w/my Kitchen! What is an alternative countertop to granite that is just as nice, yet not as expensive? I like granite, but it's too traditional for me. Also, I know that a lot of people don't consider it an upgrade anymore because it has become so popular. I want to put equity into my home and I'm not sure that in 5 yrs when I want to sell it, that granite will be as profitable then as it is now. I did here that silestone was becoming a new alternative, but I was also thinking about stained concrete countertops or butcher block. My cabinets are white and a few have glass in the doors. This will be a DIY project so any tips would be appreciated. Also, what color do you think would work best with the cabinets (paint and countertops)? I plan on doing a neutral back splash like this or something like this, preferably the long tiles that look like stone bricks: http://www.burkesfloorcovering.com/backsplash.JPG The floor will be a dark handscraped hardwood like this: http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/698642/6443148/0/1216715155/Color_Wood_Dark_Brown_-Hand_Scraped_Style.jpg or brick pavers for flooring like this: http://www.theportstonestore.com/images/Acadian%20Brick%20Paver%20Kitchen%20Floor.jpg I have also thought about doing a butcher block countertop like this, and I think it will look great with the hardwood floor: http://www.spekva.dk/graphics/interface/pic_1299.jpg here is a pic of the kitchen we are remodeling, none of this is my personal style, this is from when the previous owners had it: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3876159535_5ce317703d.jpg As you can see, it is small. We plan on putting in stainless steel appliances, and getting rid of the saloon doors. My personal style is more like Anthropologie or french country or shabby chic, i love vintage stuff. I know this is a lot of information, but I would love any input!! Especially pictures