We have a beautiful contemporary home near Chapel Hill NC with a large area kitchen with dated cabinets and countertops. We would like to update, on a budget. We have a standard oak flooring which we want to keep. We would leave the overall configuration the same as now. We would like to get some new cabinets (on brick wall side). See photos. We like IKEA design cabinets with windows (2) for top, and a combination, some with drawers for pots on lower. We like the idea of all white. Can we paint our existing oak grain cabinets white with new hardware on opposite wall and on island? We would like to add granite countertops, but wonder if we could save $ since our kitchen is so large (approx. 12 x 20 ft.), by using granite on island and brick wall side, and another more reasonable surface on the opposite sink side, if so what? We will also replace wall oven and microwave, refrigerator stays, dishwasher, not sure.
We want to have a finished look which adds to the beauty of our home, and will not be a hodgepodge. We would welcome ideas from creative, budget-minded, individuals, as well as professionals. We would not be adverse to contracting with a kitchen designer if the project can be done with minimal cost. Can you help us with some specific ideas? See other photos in my Ideabook. Thanks!