I’m looking for ideas for a kitchen island/table.  Requirements are:

• should be counter height
• dimensions can be as large as 36″ W x 100″ L, but should be at least 30″ W x 60″ L
• overhang for stools would be nice
• shelving would be nice
• simple lines
• wood or stainless steel

thoughts?

This is probably the coolest closet I’ve seen.  The industrial look, the unfinished plywood, and the effect of using what are essentially steel flooring as doors, all blend together perfectly.

In other news, I’m still looking for a good couch.  I’m thinking about getting the Townsend from Room and Board, but apparently someone has already laid claim on it for all of Seattle.  Requirements for a good couch are: simple lines, boxy arm rests, arm rest lower than back rest, arm rest must be wide enough to sit on, comfy, and wide enough that I can comfortably lie on it.