why would you want brown? and by brown, do you mean an espresso stain? you want modern?

are you keeping the same layout? it's very 'close-set'. doing a dark color isn't going to help that issue.

post a pic of the look you hope to achieve so we have an idea

Hi Beth,

Yes, I meant espresso stain. I’m keeping the same layout only doing kitchen cabinet refacing. I’m leaning toward white cabinetry but not sure how it would look with the flooring color? We have travertine stone tiles on the floor

I wouldn't do anything dark. I think if you did a softer white, it would look fine w/the floors.

look into Alabaster, Creamy (SW) Dover White,,,BM Ivory White, etc something along those lines.

are you changing the countertops too?

Thank you Beth for your inputs..that’s very helpful.

Yes I’m changing the countertop to granite countertop with tile backsplash

Make all your decisions up front. Flooring drives everything. Think about Alabaster uppers and SW Naval on peninsula. Countertops light creamy not white white. If you are more daring you could do peninsula base turquoise and add aqua glass backsplash. All the attention would go to that. Leave other cabinets wood. Very pretty combo and much less expensive.

Here’s one

What is going on with the tile on the counters? what about backsplash? Is the green paint staying? I think you need to clarify modern. For modern I would do all flat front white cabinets and then on the peninsula bring in ebony inset with a waterfall counter. Here is a photo

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Or instead of ebony a light wood like this one would be nice

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or a teak

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dark cabinet inset on peninsula

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How long have you lived in this house? What are you changing about the layout? What works for you and what is wrong with this kitchen for the way your family lives and cooks in this space? Have you set a budget and have you done some preliminary shopping to see if your goals are in your budget?

Thank you so much for your inputs..the counter tops will be replaced with granite countertop and tiles blacksplash. And ofcourse we are repainting the walls to Swiss coffee color

Hello Remodeling1840,

We recently bought this house. We want to remodel the kitchen before we move to the house.

Remodeling kitchens take a lot of time. Like 6 months if you don't run into any problems. Are you aware of that. It takes plumbers, carpenters, fabricators and stone yards, electricians? Do you plan to spend at least $40K. for a kitchen this size, you will need a substantial budget. Do plan this all out first, or you will be in a big mess.

Hi Flo,

Thank you so much for the information. We’re doing only kitchen refacing not the remodeling. Essentially change the cabinets doors, repaint the wall, change the granite counter top, install backsplash and install new appliances. Yes we did plan the budget for the refacing :)..and the initial estimate for all this work did touch 40k :(

flo, i think she's just refacing.

Archana, who is painting the boxes for you? (your skeleton that are attached to the wall?) and who is doing the refacing?

i just had mine painted and the company was able to get me all new door fronts and drawer fronts (that they also painted. they were all solid wood and mdf center panels) for not much more money.

do you already have a granite picked out that you want to use?

Hi Beth,

We got a couple of quotes from refacing companies. We haven't decided on the company yet. The quote included new doors, new drawers, refacing cabinets box (outside) with veneer and fixing the handles, knobs. Painting inside the cabinet boxes is not included in the quote. I'm planning to got with solid wood door...

I have shortlisted a few granite colors for the countertop - Antico Cream, Avalon white (more cream not too white).

BTW love your kitchen....What white shade did you use for the cabinet door?

Wow! those cabinets look beautiful...very classy and modern. And the handles are very pretty!

I appreciate all your inputs and thanks for sharing your kitchen pics. Now I'm pretty clear on the cabinetry color :)

IMO to redo a kitchen without knowing how it functions for you is a big mistake as for color please no espresso that is done thank god and was often the cheap crap from China. If you want modern do walnut and white it is beautiful but really wait to do this right for you.

Thanks Patricia. I have decided on white for the cabinetry. We might wait for a month or so before starting Kitchen work, that gives me sometime to get an idea what doesn't work for me and can address those while redoing the kitchen. Thank you!

Ok glad you understand the overall potential costs. How much time do you have before you move in?

One thing to look at as you review your kitchen is the pinch point between the refrigerator door and the end of the peninsula.

I refaced my kitchen too. The "boxes" (i.e. cabinets without doors and drawers) were spray painted and the new doors and drawers matched. I installed beadboard for my backsplash and carried it through the glass fronted cabinets. Got new floors, hardware and granite countertops. Make sure of who you hire to do all of this.

@Archana K, would love to see your remodeled kitchen if it's finished.