We are redoing our original 50's kitchen, but I'm having some problems with the layout and lighting (and design in general). The "U" part of the kitchen layout is *mostly* figured out, but the wall where the fridge will now be relocated is a real conundrum.

We are keeping the original metal cabinets, painting them grey, with new brass pulls. Stainless steel appliances. 36" range with 42" hood, Open shelving on either side of stove (Suggestions?). Freestanding counter-depth 36" french door fridge, with small counter next to it (or something).

White countertops (love marble look but hate the potential headache), not sure about backsplash.

The kitchen has a door to the back yard, and two openings to dining room and foyer, respectively.

Questions:

1. The base cabinet to the right of the stove is 18", and I'm wondering if we should extend it out to 2ft. Pros: more counter space and symmetry. Cons: narrows entry to kitchen.

2. Should I switch the location of the 2ft counter and fridge? I don't like the idea of walking into the side of a fridge when you enter the kitchen, but also not in love with a fridge crammed in the far wall.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

3. Lighting: canned lights around the "U", but not sure if I should extend them around the whole kitchen, and if so, how? Should I add a center light? Sconces? NOTE: there is a pendant light over sink.

4. Wound two-tone the cabinets (darker charcoal base cabinets and white/light grey on wall cabinets) be silly here, given there's only one small wall of uppers?

Thank you in advance!

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