Jen here.  Our color scheme has changed a few times since the demo started.  Scott told us it would happen, and he was right. But to visualize the whole finished thing was really difficult.

What would I use to design a room?  The Sims 3 of course!  I’ve made our house many times, and you can just plop colors and textures in on a whim to see the effect in the room.

However, you’re limited on style of furniture, appliances, cabinets and window coverings.  So this model is solely for finalizing the color scheme, and envisioning the new layout.

We finally decided on medium gray floor tiles, white ikea cabinets, butcherblock countertops and a nice muted green paint on the drywalled walls.

Details we like that aren’t pictured are brushed nickel hardware on the cabinets, and we might go with nice curtains instead of bamboo blinds.  What do you think?  The eat-in breakfast nook will definitely have a different style table and chairs, but I hope to match the colors.