Hi! Are you looking to change layout at all, replace cabinetry?

We would like to keep the original cabinets, but change the doors or paint them.

I think a lighter paint color on those cabinets would go a long way towards brightening the room. The door are very unique.

I would work with a kitchen designer. That looks like your maybe interested in a total makeover.

My first priority would be to get the range and hood out of the center of the kitchen and along a wall. How extensive of a remodel are you planning?

depends on what the home is like. is this a a bungalow or artsy -craft type setting??? those are cabinets maybe to restore if they need a few touch ups and still keep the style/ I wouldn't alter them until i figured out if ...1. they could be taken down and arranged back into a better layout. 2.If the condition and storage would be adequate if you were to use them w a rearrangement. or 3. best options other than altering them if they can't be used in your space...get a buyer for them. I think the interest would be quite immense.

Under-cabinet lights would brighten things up.

New door faces; ur cabinets are good quality wood. Lighting LED 4000k & under cabs.

Those cabinets are extraordinary and worth keeping. Such charm and so unique. I hope you can keep them, they are really beautiful.

I love both the cabinets and the tile counters/backsplash!

I'd start by improving lighting - get some cooler bulbs and higher lumens, replace the wooden blind to get some more textures/ colors. Maybe paint the walls into a lighter complementary color and update hardware

I would not paint those cabinets - too charming and unique and have a value to that. Love the backsplash and countertops as well but can understand how they can get "old" very soon. I'd probably do either or - a backsplash or new counters in some creamy white/ivory

That tile is stunning! The biggest problem I see in your kitchen is the range hood with those added cabinets. Take out the range hood and replace it with a simple brushed nickel one without cabinets on the side and then re-evaluate.

Thank you so much for your ideas! We will improve the lighting -as many of you suggested- We won’t change the cabinets, but we will change the color - not white, but a little bit lighter- We’re going to remove the hood, and update hardware. We appreciate all your comments. I’ll post an “after” photo when everything is done.

Love your tile. And I like your cup hardware too. Changing the lighting and reducing the size of the hood area will make a big difference in how your kitchen looks. Once you see how much brighter and open it looks with those changes, you may decide that your stained cabinets look great. Don't make the decision sooner than you need to.

Unless you really need the kitchen blinds for privacy or light control, try removing them. You might be surprised how much more light comes in.