This IKEA nightstand used a marble self-adhesive paper to get that real marble look for a fraction of the price of a real marble nightstand.:

Lots of Marble

gray, white + gold bathroom - gorgeous tile floor:

Get That Fresh & Clean Feel

It's a little tricky to see what's happening here, but I believe the lower half of the windows have either a cellular shade or window film on them. So you can still see outside but you get privacy too. This idea could work for the kitchen banquette.:

Why I love the color gray!

Narrow London Living Room - Small Living Rooms (houseandgarden.co.uk):

Narrow and Functional

4 Interior Design Hacks To Transform Your Apartment FAST:

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