What challenge have you overcome in your kitchen? The hardwood floor has some pretty deep, dark water stains but I don't have the funds to replace it just yet. So, I used the little rug in front of the sink as inspiration and painted stripes on the floor. Now I feel happy instead of depressed everytime I walk in there!
Give Alex a THUMBS UP if you think this kitchen belongs in the finals!
Thumbs Up Voting is only activated for 48 Hours — so don't delay!
Thumbs Up Voting is only activated for 48 Hours — so don't delay!
What's the story of your kitchen?
This is a bit of a cramped galley with limited cabinet space but it could be worse. As it's separated from the living space, I've tried to make it a fun place to cook!
What is your favorite meal to cook here?
I make a pretty mean chicken marsala with kalamata olives followed by tiramisu.
How to Make Easy 3-Ingredient Energy Bars at Home
How To Cook Tender, Chewy Wheat Berries on the Stovetop
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Straw Mat from The ...
Find Your Style: 20 Classic to Contemporary Kitchens to Add to Your Inspiration Board
Beth's Romantic & Retro Residence
It's so nicely organized! And fresh flowers and Marimekko always make me happy, too.
I love the floor. And the open storage.
So this is a rented apartment yet they allow you to paint the floor. That's a very easy going landlord you are dealing with.
Now, why would you even think of replacing the floor at your own cost?
If I'm not mistaken, cleaning the floor of paint is pretty easy? Just some sand paper and coat of stain should work, so she can do it when she leaves.
But! Replacing the floor? You should really talk to the landlord about it.
"If I'm not mistaken, cleaning the floor of paint is pretty easy?"
Not, in my experience. Paint can be very hard to remove from unsealed wood; in most cases you need a machine to sand the floor.
Most rentals, at least around here, won't even let you paint the walls.
Just to clear one thing up: The entrant accidentally categorized this as a rental. She does own it, and the entry has been recategorized.
Love the painted floor.