POLL: Things you've come to love.

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We always talk about "nest trashy" vs. "real life" and decor stuff you just can't stand.

However, is there something/idea/concept you used to hate but now have/come to love?

Here are mine:

Photo walls. At first I thought they were the dumbest most clutter filled things ever. Now I have one. A big one. And it looks great. It's so fun to see our life progress in a loose timeline basically. I also hate picture frames and clutter everywhere but love pictures, so it's a great way to put it all in one place where I can see.

The white/gray/glass/mercury glass look. First I thought it was too tame for me, now our master area is leaning that way heavily. It's so calm and relaxing. Granted I have some bright striped bedding currently so it's more "me" but I love it all the same.

[katie4253]

I'm also going with photo walls. We plan on having one in our apartment when we move. They are practical too. The boy can't reach pics on the walls

[sierramist03]

I love photo walls too I'm thinking about doing a small one in our master bedroom above the bed.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Pastels. Turns out, when used properly, they don't make a room feel like living in an Easter egg. They can look sophisticated and soft. Who knew?

[Susie]

White kitchen cabinets. I still probably wouldn't do it in my house, but the idea of it has worn me down. I don't hate it anymore.

[aweilba]

Jun 20, 2013 12:04:47 GMT -5 Susie said:

White kitchen cabinets. I still probably wouldn't do it in my house, but the idea of it has worn me down. I don't hate it anymore.

I have white cabinets.  I thought I liked them... until I had to keep my own clean.  I love the way they look, but hate the upkeep.  Maybe it's just me, but my husband can get grease, ketchup, beer--anything really--all over the front of those damn cabinets.  I swear, he just dunks his fingers in sauces before touching the cabinets just to spite me. 

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Jun 20, 2013 13:29:29 GMT -5 aweilba said:

Jun 20, 2013 12:04:47 GMT -5 Susie said:

White kitchen cabinets. I still probably wouldn't do it in my house, but the idea of it has worn me down. I don't hate it anymore.

I have white cabinets.  I thought I liked them... until I had to keep my own clean.  I love the way they look, but hate the upkeep.  Maybe it's just me, but my husband can get grease, ketchup, beer--anything really--all over the front of those damn cabinets.  I swear, he just dunks his fingers in sauces before touching the cabinets just to spite me. 

LOL. It's why I prefer the wood-look cabinets anyday. I dont' mind white in other people's house, but one window left open in this place on a windy day and it's all over. There's also 5 people in and out of my kitchen on any given day. None of which are the best at cleaning up. I don't even want to imagine.
I'm fully aware my wood cabinets have the same amount of slime on them, but at least I can't see it..ha.

I feel the same about white trim too.

[Susie]

Jun 20, 2013 13:29:29 GMT -5 aweilba said:

Jun 20, 2013 12:04:47 GMT -5 Susie said:

White kitchen cabinets. I still probably wouldn't do it in my house, but the idea of it has worn me down. I don't hate it anymore.

I have white cabinets.  I thought I liked them... until I had to keep my own clean.  I love the way they look, but hate the upkeep.  Maybe it's just me, but my husband can get grease, ketchup, beer--anything really--all over the front of those damn cabinets.  I swear, he just dunks his fingers in sauces before touching the cabinets just to spite me. 

Lol.

I hate the idea of white kitchens for much the same reason as dairy, but I feel like I'm doomed to go in that direction.  I have learned (through a series of different kitchens in houses we've lived in, none of which I picked out) that Calvin will clean up after himself if the kitchen is white and the mess is obvious.  However, put him in a kitchen with countertops like these:



and coffee grounds, crumbs, etc. will stay on the counter for days.  Weeks.  It's awful, and drives me batty.  So I have to pick:  high maintenance white kitchen that he'll participate in the maintenance of, or a lower maintenance kitchen where I'll be on my own (he's not going to change).  That is a tough decision.  We're not redoing ours any time soon though so I can keep debating.

[katie4253]

Jun 20, 2013 13:29:29 GMT -5 aweilba said:

Jun 20, 2013 12:04:47 GMT -5 Susie said:

White kitchen cabinets. I still probably wouldn't do it in my house, but the idea of it has worn me down. I don't hate it anymore.

I have white cabinets.  I thought I liked them... until I had to keep my own clean.  I love the way they look, but hate the upkeep.  Maybe it's just me, but my husband can get grease, ketchup, beer--anything really--all over the front of those damn cabinets.  I swear, he just dunks his fingers in sauces before touching the cabinets just to spite me. 

I agree with this.  Our house in Missouri had white.  I am so glad we don't have white anymore.  They are a PITA to keep clean.  Never again.