It looks lovely to me from the pic. What kind of input do you need? Can you say what aspect of the TLC is a problem?

Thank you for your response! We are replacing the carpet with dark hardwood as our inital move in project.

I need some ideas on what to do with the bannister between the dining room and living room. Also, how to update the kitchen with the wood etching on the cabinets until we are ready to renovate the kitchen.

You could use wood filler on the kitchen cabinets to give you a smooth surface to paint -- and if in doubt, white. Depends on what other colours are going to be in play in the area, though. Aside from the filler, do a thorough job on the painting, including any sanding and priming deemed necessary by an expert in your area.

Could consider replacing the bannisters? Painting all white would help there, too, but a new bannister -- iron? -- could give the room a lift. I love the horizontal kind, as below, although they would make me nervous with children around. Anyway, I think the room deserves something lighter and more striking and modern than you have now.