The info and pictures help. Given your coastal pictures, consider blue and it’s a lovely choice with caramel. The furniture feels squeezed in, can you edit pieces? Whatever you do, suggest a rug to help ground things.

I removed the couch pic/comments in my posting, as the room is a lot smaller then I imagined. Can’t see two couches working and suggest editing the opposite wall. I used ChatGPT to show you how green will feel.

The extension is nicer visually as it fills that wall. You’ll lose a seat though if someone doesn’t want to lounge. Maybe an ottoman instead?

Not a designer by any means, but as someone who has never been an olive fan, I think that olive sofa with the caramel recliner look great together.

So I just need to decide on color and material.

Changing small items like handles and lighting won’t make a difference overall. Don’t be disappointed that your level of enthusiasm isn’t expressed by some of your friends. Tastes are so different and also your expectations for their enthusiasm may be too high. It has a lot going on (stain, dark blue, black, ivory, different counters), so that might affect their responses, as it feels chopped up

If interested (and possible), suggest stripping the navy and stain to match the rest. Even add wood trim on the hood to help tie in a bit better. I’d replace the island pendant and hardware to the same brass finish as the faucet. The art of mixing well is created with cohesiveness.

Your cabinets are stunning! and apothecary drawers used as apothecary drawers, love that. and yes to Emily’s idea to lighten the inside of the glass cabinets.

It’s beautiful,

Your kitchen is gorgeous. Most of all, you love it. You worked with a designer to realize your dream kitchen. Enjoy it.
Perhaps asking others their opinion of it was your only error.
I’m drooling over that stove…

If you paint it two different colors, the space will feel smaller/broken up. Suggest choosing a neutral color and create a visual separation with two rugs and accessorize the entrance to feel more like a foyer.

If interested, I’d remove all the smaller accessories, as larger items will ground/define each space better.

I would colour block the wall leaving a border of the wall colour. No I would not do a line up the wall as your image shows. Here is how it should be done.

IMO a foyer is the introduction to your home so should be in the style of the home so wahy not actually paint that whole wall the color to make it part of the home

If you skipped adding stone, would your budget then allow for the windows to be replaced (which would be my priority) as that wall is really busy and I’d also remove the peaked section…less is more. Maybe look at inspiration pictures to identify what you like/suits your furniture/decor’s style. It’s hard to recommend without knowning, but hope this helps.

What is wrong with the FP to need a redo

The inside has fire damage and it is not safe to use. I am replacing the old gas fireplace with a wood burning fireplace.

They are so similar so I think the outcome will have the same effect.

Have you considered going a bit darker/more vibrant for more impact and a window film could be really cute.

I like this one

I know nothing about wallpaper but for years of my parents perusing book upon book of patterns when I was growing up.

They wallpapered by themselves with a door, rollers, tape etc..

Too much work, I decided — for me anyway.

Do you gravitate towards small scale or large scale?

Fill the frame, or space between elements?

Animals? Any type? Florals? Abstract?

What colors?

Have fun.

From ChatGPT

Those deserve something better than basic flour and sugar that could be stored elsewhere? : ) Like what?

Mmmmmmm Coffee, A couple varieties of teas.....

or.......

High end candies, chocolates, and mix with colorful low end such as M and M's

Or......

I'd want them in a bath, on a beautiful vanity. Cotton balls, Q tips. beautiful small soaps....etc

As to brown sugar, ^^^

When will Domino or other get smart, and package this stuff in one time use small sizes. I mean a box of a dozen - 6 half cup, 6 1/4 cup. Something like that. Annoys the daylights out of me.

I agree about the brown sugar Jan. I think pretty canisters for mundane stuff is nice if you must have that stuff on your counter . I have large Ikea canisters I have had for 30+ yrs glass but lids not that pretty but all in drawers in my kitchen baking area so no need for pretty .

The essential design feature on the light fixture is that the glass ball/glove has a glass neck which is not typical. This one from Lucia Living doesn't come in chrome or in a 3 light.

Here's a list of almost all the Brand Name 3/Vanity Lights on the market on one site.

https://wilsonlighting.com/bathroom-fixtures/three-lights/chrome/clear-textured

Is it presently in the powder room or is that the picture from Marketplace? If in PR, suggest flipping so lights face down (won’t accumulate as much dust either).

The chances of finding the exact fixture might be difficult and be paying full price.

Maybe search on Marketplace for a set that might even suit better, are proportionate to mirror(s), and complement the faucets and hardware. If patient, you’ll eventually find (and may even suit better).

Just use art and cushions to break up the love seat/wall and by placing the seating against the wall, you may have room for small nesting tables.

Placing the shelving on each side of the love seat will create a well balanced focal wall that also grounds the room.

Don’t do a coffee table. Do something smaller like a small ottoman with that can serve as small table or foot rest.

Also if you need more room then get rid of the shelving units all together so you can push the sofa back a foot. Most people renting don’t have a ton of stuff to display, and the space may be more appreciated than the shelves. Maybe a small bookshelf for a few books?

If this is a rental then you are strssing too much over the etageres. Dismantle them and pack them away for use in another home. Renters don't want places to fill with decor.

It’s important to consider the big picture, so you end up with a cohesive, inviting space. Hope these ideas help.

1. The two small pictures are lost on the wall…try hanging them vertically between the cabinets, or add open shelves (stained the same as table) and intermix with cups etc.

2. On the now blank wall, suggest a grouping.

3. Seating area: I’d remove the floating shelves in a heartbeat for a lot of reasons. Looks like the flooring is green(?), so I’d paint the bead board and/or the bench green. The wood trim will be uncomfortable when people lean back…so suggest adding large cushions and change the fabric on the seat pad to suit. A hanging lamp will add a lot of ambiance and you’ll need compact chairs, given the small space and the water cooler’s location.

Plan to lose the dining room paper..............: ) Which begs the colorful home you bought. : )

Your home is lovely, but I can understand why you'd change out the blue walls. The green tiles are so beautiful. Diana's suggestion for sage green seems very fitting. I'd find some big art work that you like and place on the bench wall. The room needs to work for you as your children are young and change it as your family needs change..... I would work on color flow from room-to-room.

Are you open to using your art elsewhere? Because of its size and having to fill up the wall, it feels heavy and busy. Sometimes less is more.

What about larger/lighter art and then use as your jumping off point when choosing the couch (proportions will be important) and with the rug and ottoman decisions. Hope this helps give you a sense of the feel.

Pictures can be deceiving as to space, but is there room to turn the whole living room layout 90 degrees (rug included)?

Is the bar floor sunken (step-down)? Looks like a 1980's Toll Brothers plan. We saw a few with that layout when looking at houses in southwest FL, but they were original and needed lots of remodeling!

Height + width/finish/shade’s shape are all important.

I think your lovely room feels both traditional and contemporary and suggest a lamp that will add to its feel. (I‘m not a fan of the shade in your example.) I find testing a lamp in the room really helps and return if not great.

Like a few have suggested, select chunkier lamps. That will help even out the thin legs of the end tables. If the picture in the center can be reframed I’d go with a thinner frame there, since the other painting has a thick frame as well. Together they seem heavy and a thinner frame in the center would help balance them out.
I like your choice of chandelier. That would look nice in your room. I added a blue throw to pull some of the blue to the sofa.
You have a beautiful space, which I hope you enjoy!

The all brass lamp that you posted seems a bit heavy and stodgy. Would suggest selecting a lamp that is not all brass but perhaps a combination of brass and ceramic.

Until floor plans are provided, potential and suitable suggestions are more or less just ideas. There may be other needs to consider and once these have been defined, suggest getting quotes. It’s really the best way to decide, both financially and practically. She should also weigh the unheaval and inconvenience, as these are more than cosmetic.

Have you discussed maintenance (inside and out), repairs, and emergencies. Our house was built in the 70’s (we’re in our 70’s) and we needed a new furnace in December (no heat for 2 days), flooding in our basement due to recent extreme rainfall, and fence damaged in very high winds. Only mentioning, as before time/money is invested and her only being 65, I’d suggest waiting to make the long-term house decisions. A friend of mind in her 60’s bought a condo. The building is within walking distance to everything, has an indoor pool, a social room where people meet for wine and cheese, fitness classes, etc. She was living in a large home on her own and says it was the best decision.

Laundry: when my mom had a caregiver, she may have found it a break to walk the laundry to the laundry, but couldn’t leave my mom. I wish we had added a stackable in the closet by the bathroom.

69 here. I most certainly am aware of things that would make my house easier these days, but it's things like self-washing floors and casement windows with rollascreens and no fake dividers, for easy washing, replacing the triple-track self-storing storms/screen on the double-hung true divided-light 8-over-8 windows. Come to think of it, I wanted that 25 years ago when we moved in.

Given the location of this area, unless using as an appliance or coffee station, will you really need functionally?

We designed our last kitchen‘s area similar to below...glass cabinets on each side, closed in the middle with drawers. It was ideal for our needs.

To help you visualize, here are dark cabinets. There are lots of combinations and maybe consider before you make a final decision.

A cupboard would be on both sides.

'Form follows function.' I love my glass front cabinet doors because they break up the many solid cabinets, but they are also right over the DW so it's easy to load them up with pretty dishes in an orderly fashion--it functions well. Consider carefully how you will use this cabinet.

Thank you everybody. I posted the floor plan father up in the comments and I was planning on putting my everyday dishes and glasses in the 36” wall cabinet above the dishwasher since it’s in close proximity to the dishwasher as well as the kitchen table. These potentially glass-front cabinets next to the refrigerator would be used for lesser used items since the cabinets are farther away from the prep/cook/clean-up areas. I still haven’t decided which direction I want to go with the doors for the cabinets in question. One potential hang-up is that it will be 2 separate cabinets instead of one big cabinet open across the inside.

When I’m redoing a room (just working on my master bedroom), before I start buying items, I like to get a sense of an outcome, so look on line for ideas/combinations.

A rug is a great place to start to define both color and room’s style and consider the shape/finish/style of the coffee table. Once they are in the room, it will be much easier to choose the rest.

Found this one with a travertine top:

Here's the Link.

And in the room:

(I asked chatgpt to make the rug a little larger and move the chairs to the corners. It gave me this asymmetrical arrangement instead, but I rather liked its more relaxed feel. I also moved the existing lamp and tables around and added a tree in front of the left-most window.)

If you're planning to watch TV in this room, I'd place the TV on the staircase wall and a large canvas on the wall above the credenza

Move the furnishing items around as recommended in this layout. Move the lamp table with lamp to the other side of the sofa away from the kitchen and place the floor lamp closer to the kitchen

Having leather is a good choice at the island and if the dining chairs suit your table, that’s the most important. I think it’s more interesting them being different. Be sure to consider the maintenance of the light color.

I would follow Jan's advice -

- Selecting the matching dining chairs + counter stools = the two spaces won't look curated = hand-picked/selected. Identical styles (other than changing the upholstered portion of the stools/chairs) will make your home look like a page pulled straight from a mass-market furniture catalog rather than a collected, personal space.

- if you provide photos showing the surrounding areas, people will be able to see the style of your other furnishings. Your island + .dining table seating don't exist in isolation. I noticed that you posted a video - however, videos do not work on this site = if the video showed other areas of the home, we cannot see them.

Am thinking that the chairs and stools in matching fabric would be a better choice since they will be in close proximity.

Found another walnut nightstand by Hooker, but costs as much as bed.

I’d continue the french country style.

From Cdn site, so will be less in US$ (a set). I like the ribbing and the tray might be handy. The wood tone is off, but mixing can make a room interesting.

The shades might look better mounted up higher

If you have enough fabric, suggest a valance on small window and not dividing up the big window. Given it’s a bedroom, covering the arch may help with sleeping in as well. If you have left over fabric maybe use to cover a lumbar cushion for the bed.

ChatGPT info.

Given your dining table’s location, wonder if a rug might be a tripping hazard or even just a nuisance. If you want the chairs to remain on the rug, maybe tape out the 7ft size and see what you think. If adding, consider the busy flooring and suggest no/or a simple design. Hope this helps.

If just wanting to add interest, consider a window treatment and chair cushions which will cozy it up.

You can protect the brick with chair felt pads (but tend to come off) or these.

Vinyl mats come in large sizes and will be easier to move chairs, can be wiped clean and will not be a tripping hazard, so could use an 8ft round.

Sounds like you want a rug, so be sure to test a few to see if a nuisance to pull chair in/out (and also if impeding the walking space). Suggest a darker pattern to compliment the kitchen but also to hide inevitable spills.

Waiting on the rug is a good idea. Can you swag or move the pendant so it is centered over the table?

Also get someone to build a proper riser for the wine fridge if you decide to leave it there and paint it the same color as the island.

It’s a lovely home,congratulations! And my sympathies on the challenges of moving and settling in - it’s so much work!

I do plan to paint the riser under the wine fridge the same Hale Navy as the vent cover and island. The granite is well supported by a wood extension under it. The table will be centered under the light. It is in its current position so we could get the light hung. In the past three months I have cleaned out a 3400 square foot house we lived in for 24 years, packed up what was left 16000 pounds and unpacked into a 2400 square foot house three states away. I have been in my new house one month so there is still a lot to do. I am 82 and one of the movers told me I was the toughest old lady he ever met! Thanks to all for your advice and compliments.

Depends on what you are not quite happy with and your budget.

Easy: I’d remove the shutters and paint the brown pieces a light color that fades into the stone as you want the focus going to the front door.

Big impact: I think this area might have lots of potential (can you show a close up). Note wood ceiling below, which could be stunning.

Biggest impact/more expensive would be adding a curved walkway and even landscaping improvement down the road.

Not the right shape/placement, but hope it helps you imagine.

Combined, you’ll achieve the classic, clean look you’re after and a bit more character.

You love the neighborhood, you lucked out. why move into an unknown situation? The grass is always greener. How much time do you really spend looking at the house from the curb anyway?

Btw I love the house and yard. I would paint the brick as suggested, use Romabio made for brick and masonry.

A simple blind might be the answer and note Amazon’s cost for 72” (Cnd $). Ratings are good and easy to return if not suitable. A blind will allow light to filter in, while proving privacy and is a suitable look for soft industrial.

Still some work to do but blinds are up and look great. Picture comes out much more yellow than reality!

That looks great - nice texture ✨

I’d centre over cabinets, as it would bother me. Consider different lighting and/or placement.

Narrow:

Above:

@RNmomof2 zone 5, a 22" sink base is plenty big for a standard bathroom sink. Now if OP is putting in oversized troughs then it wouldn't fit!

Sink cabinet doors are 22" wide with Kohler Caxton sinks installed.

You do not have to center the sinks within the 30-inch cabinet boxes if that creates worse mirror and sconce placement.

In a bathroom like this, I would prioritize the finished composition of sink, faucet, mirror and lighting over perfect symmetry to the cabinet carcass. What most people actually notice is whether the vanity wall feels balanced when you are standing in front of it, not whether the sink is mathematically centered inside each base cabinet.

If moving the sinks slightly helps you keep better side-sconce spacing and keeps the bowls from feeling crowded against the side walls, that can be the better solution. The important part is to make the offsets intentional and coordinated: check faucet placement, usable counter space, drawer/door function, mirror centering, and how close the sconce glass or bulb changes will be to the walls.

From a production and QC perspective, this is really a tolerance-and-clearance question. I would mock up the sink centers, mirrors and sconces full size on the wall before final plumbing rough-in. That usually makes the best alignment choice much more obvious.

Have them tell you what they’d like included and try ChatGBT and provide a overall description. I requested “garage turned into a safari themed games room for kids and teens”. Then modify by adding more defined needs.

For instance, I was asked after the above was generated:

I would rethink a safari theme at all. Ask the older kids since the young ones will grow up quickly and hopefully like some things the same as the older ones. Themed spaces rarely have longevity so keep whatever you do to a minimum witha good backdrop where a few elements can be changed over time

Sounds like a fun project!

It doesn't have to be a child focused Safari Theme:

with the right colors and materials you can create something relaxing and beautiful that can be enjoyed by any age group.

I wouldn’t necessarily choose just based on cabinets and counter. Paint color, flooring, backsplash and even the window treatment are relevant. You also mentioned your family room and if adjacent, what is your color scheme and incorporate. Consider non slip vinyl as it just needs to be wiped up (I really like mine).

I like the vinyl mats at Hudson & Vine and i have a ruggable at our front door and it sits very flat

I have a Ruggable in my kitchen. I've never tripped on it and I trip on everything. (I also manage to trip on nothing. And usually in public.) Very easy to clean or take outside and shake out.

Think holistically no matter what you decide to do, since the flooring, counters, and potentially bookcase areas are being changed. It will depend on what’s feasible space wise, your interest and budget.

Easy change: I’d remove the stools and add a smaller, more interesting rug. Contrary to chair placement below, placing chairs facing each other will make it feel more open and congenial. .

When budget allows, consider two ideas: 1. replacing the dated mantle with a wood stained (matching new wood flooring). You should experiment regarding its width and suggest waiting until the sides are redone.

2. I’d lose the lower cabinet and add one just large enough for the tv viewing at eye level when seated. Suggest wood open shelving above that matches flooring and add sconces. Between the configuration below and the mantle, the wall will be a lovely, balanced focal point

Saved your real quandary lol, but it should be done before the above. The space and measurements are key and start there. Imagine below, but in reverse. Wider and longer counter with storage on lower half based on your needs and preference. Hopefully add 4 stools (if 2 are far enough from stove).

Space would be gained with a custom banquette. I think it would also draw people, even when not eating. Consider a window treatment at some point.

Don't add extra overhang space to the island. The "extra workspace" gained would not be in a useful place since it's on the other side of the island and out of the Kitchen. (Also, skimping on overhang makes for uncomfortable seating.)

In addition, if you add seating, you now need a wider aisle b/w the island and seating in the Living Room (5'), especially b/c it appears you have an exterior door at the end of that aisle. You need room for seating at the island + a wide enough aisle to accommodate traffic to/from the backyard (I assume it's the backyard).

The storage and aisle space b/w the island and Living Room seating are much more important!

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Regarding the FP & built-ins, what do the interiors of the built-ins look like? How would they look if you removed the doors and then staged them as open shelves with the "top" shelf (top of the cabs) as just another shelf?

I don't know how the TV is mounted in the built-ins, so I don't know how it would look if it was all open shelving.

Maureen's 3rd pic looks promising, but it might mean replacing everything (and cost more).

I definitely think Emily's mockup of extending the floors to the Kitchen & table space make the place look much nicer! I'd spend the money there instead of new counter for the island just to add seats that probably not really needed (or can be added functionally).

As long as the stove top stays in the island-seating is counter indicated. It's greasy and spattering and ISH.

Need a bit more clarity:

Color: it’s hard to suggest as you reference light colors…but how (walls/rug/replacing or upholstering the seating)?

Design/functionality: Could you just use the guest sitting area if large enough and if so, the foyer could feel less like a living room. I like the combo below if you were planning on an entire update; either area could then be used based on number of people.

Not really what ? Sorry 4 chairs not exactly entertaining but possible I gues. Some more info as to your lifestyle would be ahuge help.

Can you delay doing this, as well as changing the shingles? With your plans to add an extension, you could include storage and a more a private space for your partner. I think you might save money and end up with more practical space. Look into what‘s possible and get estimates. Your budget (including updates to house’s style if wanting a more modern feel) will be a good starting point.

If it will be some time before you can add an extension, consider an outdoor structure.

I had a true Cape Cod with a 12:12 pitch and added a full length dormer in back. Even with the steep pitch, I barely got 5 feet of head height at the wall of the dormer. I don't think you'd get any appreciable or usable head height with a 5:12 pitch. Is there any way to increase the size of the planned addition to give your partner his wanted space?

Do a google search for cottage house plans or ranch house plans. Alot of ideas come up. With no basement and if there is not enough structural support for adding rooms at the top, it will be much lower cost to simply add on. craftcottagebuilders.com and others offer "modular" homes (not manufactured) and might be able to offer a lower cost alternative. I've been thinking about making some changes to my home and found that exploring on Google.

At this point, can you change the brick, and add windows/their size to get more natural light, and the arched entrance is taking away vs adding to the facade. These would be a must for me.

With only 20% allowed for other than brick, have you looked on line for inspiration? You mentioned wanting Modern organic; be careful about it being austere.

The problem with your improvements is that the starting design was awful. It had no coherence. Posters here have improved it, but you can still see the core design, which was done with AI and someone who knows little about what makes for good design.

I usually try to be positive about other people's taste and other people's houses, but there was little positive to say about this thing and no point, since it hadn't been built.

It's something you see often with AI --- something that looks spiffy, but is bad design. I've often thought for many of the befores with AI afters that if the AI had just done a glow up of the before --- make the lawn all green, added some lights in the windows, improved a cloudy sky --- there would be the same sense of Wow! that the after got.

Like I said the OP has left the building.

If it’s not important to be the same, try looking on Marketplace. Consider getting a matching set, given the length of summer left you may find a good bargain. I found these in less than 2 minutes.

I have those type of chairs, and it isn't necessary to sit in them. They're all the same--not super comfy but definitely practical by a pool because they dry quickly.

How large are you considering, what are your needs/wants in addition to a fire pit (ie: seating/dining/bbq) as well as an overhead covering? I think the fire pit might dictate the location and configuration. Maybe keep it where it is and you’ll have more options design wise.

Suggest getting professional advice/quotes, as your budget might determine your decision.

Imagine on a smaller scale and smaller choices, with seating and fire pit in reverse.

As mentioned, your best bet is to look into what options are feasible and the costs.

I am still waiting for at least some idea of the size of the space . I rarely like entertaining next to my neighbors fence .

I know you said the fire-pit area would be redone, but you could do a similar area for either dining or conversational seating and then connect the two. This isn’t the best rendering but it gives you an idea of what could be done.

1. Dresser: it should be practical, but visually just group pics together in similar frames and instead of tv being so prominent, add a collage.

2/3/4: Where will mirror be added..you already have 3? I’d actually remove the ones over nightstands as it feels very busy/crowded and don’t paint the beam or add anything on wall. It’s a small room and the more you add, the smaller it will feel.

Not asked, but consider a different window treatment..less can be more. Do you need light filtering and all day privacy? The look below would suit your style.

@Maureen thanks for your insight and the visual. you are right about the curtains... I’m shifting from grey to brown and hadn’t considered the drapes.

Your dog is so cute!

I really like how your dresser fills up the wall under the TV like a media console - looks really nice! If I didn't have a fireplace on the wall opposite my bed, I would add a similar looking dresser across the entire wall!

I would consider adding art on both sides of the wall where the TV is mounted. That would help make the TV less prominent + they would look nicer than a bunch of little photos sitting on top of the dresser underneath the TV.

I assume that you want a tonal room = don't want to introduce any accent color to the room? I also assume that the plastic is still on the lamp shade because you are still deciding whether to keep it or return it. If you don't want to add an accent color, I would introduce some extra textures to the room. For example, you could add a textured long lumbar pillow to set in front of your three Euro pillows.

I definitely would not paint the soffit about your bed. Your headboard covers most of the wall already - painting the soffit would bring down the height of the room even more.

I feel like you already have enough mirrors - however, I am not a designer = maybe hanging some over the nightstands is a good idea - I just am not sure.

If it were me, I’d chose a color that is complementary to the entire house, especially the stone.

Maybe consider painting the shutters the same color as the peaked areas.

Draw the eye to the entrance even more by creating a warmer, inviting feel.

I still think you need color in this recessed area. Succulents would be happy. Have you narrowed down a door color?

Thanks for the tip on Sablo, never knew about that and I will check out my final 2-3 choices.

If you look on Pinterest for example and search “tiny foyer with stairs close to entrance“, you’ll see all kinds of ideas and will soon be able to narrow down what you like/be sure to tie it in to the adjoining room. Key are proportions and going vertical, as height will create a more balanced effect. Suggest a square rug to pull it all together.

Consider as well a battery operated sconce.

This is one is less legs? Would have to get a more significant Mirror than I have or maybe hang the big one I have in my closet with nothing under it ? Trying to figure out proportions

Purchased gold and suede mirror. Wonder if it can go with this piece or is it too rustic

My mom was in a home for a number of years (bed centered in room), but only until her needs grew did full access around her bed become important as sometimes two aides were needed. Have you asked for their advice/how other rooms with two beds have been configured?

Wonder if each bed could face into room, with your mom’s on right wall placed nearer to the window. There would be room for a side table and her wheelchair to be nearby. Your dad’s bed would be placed closer to entrance with a side table on window side. You may want to try and test to scale on graph paper. Do they need the XL length.

Until they need more access, if space allows.

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No contributor knows a single thing beyond what you inform

Don't bite off the heads of those who are simply trying to help. The post above may have been verbose, but many of the tips were valid.

Fact is......most assisted living in tiered facilities, over time and due to longer lives, became filled with residents far more suited to a dedicated Memory Care facility. Many times , these are separated from assisted living/independent on the same campus,, or just totally a new build dedicated to this all too common condition. Particularly true in Florida is just this category, free standing business.

As I said earlier? Good luck to you, the parents, and feel fortunate they have the resources for good care and comfort. You are in a SMALL group of "very fortunate". .

We'd be curious as to WHY when they have "had separate bedrooms for over a decade".......you even posted the original question: )

I’ve mostly just been lurking here Shady and first wanna say that I’m learning and or trying to learn for when the day comes that I need to give such care as you are to my parents. I think I’ve read most of the post and had a thought for you. I did read that they have been in separate bedrooms for a long time and actually that really works for a lot of couples regardless of the reason. But perhaps you could put one in the bedroom there on the right like you were proposing and one in the living room? I know that leaves an entire bedroom on the left, but perhaps that could be their TV room and or just relaxation, or room for extra things that they’re going to bring with them that won’t fit in their bedrooms. Having a twin bed in the living room, might not be too bad and they would be closer together, but not in the same room. I’m not sure how much dining area they need outside of that Kitchen, but perhaps that could work? As long as there’s a pass-through, substantial, for their wheelchairs or whatever they need through there. That would most likely get perhaps your dad, if he’s in the living room closer to the bathroom in your mom’s room.

Replace it now...it will be even worse in 5 years and it will be a big issue with a home imspection. Lenders only lend on the secure. New buyers will either have to pay cash for the house of put down a lot more than 20%.

Maybe have a reputable deck company (or two) take a look and give you feedback on damage and repair possibilities + how much life would it then have. Perhaps make it safe and replace closer to when you are selling.

2 or 3 based on pictures, but which one do you like as I don’t think any will effect resale. Heat issues might be a concern.

Exterior color is a light brown brick with vinyl siding. Interior is all warm colors with varying gray tones. The balcony is attached to a master bedroo Painted in BM revere pewter

The stone trim I see over the exterior color I like for the deck. And it works with Revere Pewter and the beautiful spring blooms on the tree below...I'm all about flow.

I think the dark wood door and black storm door will not be great with a white sidelight. Suggest waiting until the doors are installed to decide.

You may find though that the sidelight doesn’t suit your door (sounds like you aren’t replacing). If budget allow, a light wood stained door with a matching sidelight would suit the stone and feel less broken up. If interested, provide a picture of your house, as knowing its style might generate some options you hadn’t considered.Do you really need a storm door and I’d put the money towards the sidelight.

Keep it white and get a white storm door.

I live in Canada where winters are nasty , never had a storm door just good steel door well insulated . If a screen is what you use the storm door for get a Phantom. BTW IMHO a door , frame and side lights should all be the same color they ae all one unit

Can you provide a diagram with the room’s dimensions and structural components.

First: will you reconsider moving the TV back to the wall it was on, if the new seating and layout meet your needs? It’s overwhelming the room, limiting seating options, lessening the impact of the fireplace and limiting how the room functions. Maybe weigh the pros and cons. One way or the other, consider reducing the height of the mantle.

Second: do you still need seating for seven? You mentioned recliners and they need lots of room, are you ok not adding? I can see a sectional being a good choice + an occasional chair if feasible to address traffic flow and seating capacity. In diagram below, the 2 chairs are part of the sectional.

Is that a new rug? Could you exchange for slightly larger so the full sofa fits on it? If not, it still works!

Yes it is new! It proved very hard to find a 10 foot wide rug so until I can do a custom one in the future it’s gotta be a 9x12