There we go. Also, need help whether the pantry cabinet to the right of the fridge should be white, or incorporate black. It's the only pantry space and they're going to be pull out drawers to the height of the fridge.

Hood will be reclaimed wood or walnut. Should the countertops be butcher block in a wood close to that of the hood? Open shelved cabinet to left of microwave is not correct. I'm thinking 3 open shelves in same wood as hood. Layout cannot change due to duct work (the bumpout) and plumbing.

Thanks in advance for any insight regarding Ikea cabinets, Semihandmade, and look.

is 25k the budget for the cabinets or the whole kitchen? this makes a lot of difference.

some people are going to bash Ikea just because, so ignore them. semi hand made works, but they will increase the cabinets cost a lot.

I will let others comment on your layout. I'm sure comments will come. they always come.

good luck.

my Ikea kitchen doors are brand new, so I can't really give out advice, but I have a long experience with Ikea. I have a set of furniture that are 30 year old for a
library and after 2 moves , they are in a fairly good condition, so if you treat your furniture decently and dont buy the bottom quality, they're fine

I have done Ikea kitchens for 25+ yrs and still IMO the best bang for your buck. As for colors I can’t help there for you but once you switch from Ikea to custom doors you might as well find a cabinet maker to do your kitchen If you really want help here you need to post a to scale floor plan all measurements clearly marked all windows , doorways and plumbing all marked too. I will strongly discourage a wood hood always they get gross are hard to clean and IMO will be one of those dated looks in the future get a good quality stainless hood with more CFM that the recommended. Forget matte finished cabinets they show every little greasy fingerprint , make sure your pantry is all pullouts and all base cabinets are drawers. and no open shelving in a kitchen IMO .