Why are you making changes to something you already have an offer on?

I think OP means they have put in the offer on this home?

Will be doing some remodeling if the budget allows what we want to end up with. We met with builder the other day at the house and he wants some more definitive thoughts in order to give us a number. I dislike the cabinets but replacing is out of the budget, so I'm trying to show him some options so he can say whether it is may or may not work.

Hubby wants to stain cabinets I want to paint. Builder wanted some options on paint or stain to determine labor costs. It will also affect what happens if the seller counters our offer. We have X amount to buy and remodel, if the cost of the remodeling added to what the seller counters is over budget I want to know so we can either scale back remodel or just move on and start house hunting again.

Does the kitchen get much light? I think a nice cream would look great with you back counters. Seems there is plenty of color going on elsewhere.

I love your furniture!

Aktillery9, now that you mention it, this kitchen doesn't get much light. The other side of the house has vaulted ceilings with skylights, but not in this room. Maybe cream is a better option.

Before:

After: Painted my cabinets BM White Dove

Did you make a decision on the house? Are you into an updating/redecorating project now?

That looks charming, John Smith, nice job!

Annette, I'm sorry- I didn't mean to ignore your post.

i went gray/green with my cabinets in north facing kitchen. Wood ceiling & dark floors(darker than I thought they'd be- DIY) so I went with cream walls.

i love your mood board & that granite for wine bar is gorgeous!!

Annette, do you have any photos of the kitchen in the home you are buying?

John, great job on your cabs! They look amazing.

Peppa, love your kitchen!

Annette, do you already own the rug? If not, Since you have darker furniture it would brighten things with a lighter rug.

I have a pic from the listing. The second pic shows the pass through window from living area. I'd like to close it but hubby likes it.

Are you keeping all of the wood (ceiling and walls) as is or painting any of it?

We are keeping the wood everywhere, too expensive to replace. Hubby likes the idea of a milk paint on some walls to lighten up and add some interest.

Sounds like a great idea!! I bet you are really excited! I used to live in Georgia. The mountains are so lovely there.

Btw, I adore your green sofa!! Have you had it long?

That's not my sofa. I have that same sofa in a wheat color but am having it recovered in the green.

It's from Norwalk.

Here are a couple of ideas I saw that might be inspiring.

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That first pic would do me just fine! I'm even thinking the light countertop would be nice. I can still do the green countertop on the bar as it is on another wall.