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Even though I have changed the countertops in my kitchen three times in 38 years, my thrifty nature kept my choices in laminates. My first choice was this poppy color covering the cabinets and the copper on the island. When I switched to white cabinets, I chose this teal laminate.  (I know, lousy quality on the picture) Then came the mottled green.  I am actually pretty fond of this color to this day and of laminate in general.  But, it's now time to give solid surfaces a try. I have considered a few but this one is the forerunner right now. It is called Rococo. I am also considering pairing it with one of the concrete looking pieces on the left.  I will probably do the counter tops with the marble looking piece and use the concrete look on the island. (The top piece is my choice for the back splash.) Gee, it sounds so simple in this post.  How do I convey the agonizing deliberation I have put myself through?  No matter, you have ...

One thing I knew for sure is that I did not want a traditional vanity in my new powder room.  What I didn't know is how hard it would be to find a piece of furniture that would accomodate a sink, be the right height, and fit into the 42" space allowed by the plan. I'm pretty familiar with the shops that sell used furniture and I hit them all. One of these shops might have that piece next week or next month but I was not waiting until they did. I was ready to go now. I finally found this piece that was scheduled for an auction.  I could have waited 3 days for the auction and possibly gotten it for less....or more, depending.  But I had a bird in the hand and I was not going to risk it. Next mission was to find a sink that would fit and a faucet as well.  I lucked out by checking online.  I found this sink on Amazon and had it within three days.  It is an undermount and with some slight adjustments to the furniture piece (fingers crossed) it will ...