Kitchen update ideas needed !

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The house are photos taken of when we bought the house .

Cabinets are in good shape and LaFata. So we are thinking of refacing them. Im not a huge fan of white and have little kids but thinking like a creamy white would be something forever in style.

Backsplash is staying but looking to change out busy granite countertops .

We already painted the walls - a lighter version of what is shown here . But rest of house is agreeable Grey from SW.

Looking to change out island - we don’t like how the seating is right at the fridge side . Would

Like to fit 3 chairs and add a microwave drawer .

Would take our microwave from over stove top and add hood. Looking to change out stove top to induction stove top.

Appliances - eventually will be updated . Stay dark or go stainless?

Would like to change recess lighting to 1-2 center island pendants .

Would like to change our lighting above kitchen table. Maybe a circular table ?

Should we Change doorwall trim ? It’s such an orbsge tint wood like cabinets.

We assume butlers pantry colors will then need to change to match kitchen as they match kitchen currently

Thanks so much for ideas and help!

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
I'd introduce some gray on the island.
Lyn Nielson
last year
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I would change out the drapery paenls to something more fun (with kids) like a light stripe. It is all too dark and heavy for a young family.

WHEN you change the island, I would spin it to seat on the dining side.

Yes, a round dining table. a fun light fixture over the dining table.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
You will be better off removing the dated backsplash and keeping the real stone counter . Usually refacing costs close to all new and really those cabinets are dated and ideally all base cabinets should be drawers. MY advice always is live in the space for 3-6 months Min. then see what you like and don't like in the space . You already do not like the island to change that will maybe also have an issue with the flooring , As for cbinet color all cabinets get dirty the bonus with white is you see it .
littlemissdena
last year
I agree to wait if you can.
In any case, I would rather keep the cabinets as is and replace the backsplash and countertops.
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lisedv
last year
A few things you can do without changing the cabinets is painting the walls a warm white and replacing the backsplash with a simple white glossy metro tile and also replacing all hardware for black. Replace the horizontal blinds with a fabric roman shade, place a washable runner on the floor, replace your dining table and pendant. You can install a simple black solar shade on your patio door.
3katz4me
last year
Definitely wait and see how you feel about everything after six months. I would leave the cabinets as is - they're beautiful - and change out the backsplash and counter tops to something that isn't so busy. Good ideas above about changing blinds, drapery panels and light fixture.
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
I would do the backsplash and maybe countertops. Are you thinking a full reno down the road?
Julie S
last year
Not sure how big a can of worms you want to get into, but to start with simple - the backsplash is way way busier (and a dated trend) than the granite, and needs to be the one changed if you're only doing one of them. You can paint them cream, starting with super stick primer, check out youtube. You have good plans with changing the lighting and table. I wouldn't change the sliding door trim if the rest of your house has same trim, but if the rest of it is painted, then you can paint this.

If you just change the island, put in ALL DRAWERS! Your kitchen is sadly lacking in lower drawers and that makes it ineffecient and harder to access things.

Refacing is not a great idea. If you're keeping this layout and boxes, a good paint job will be cheaper and a better update. But I agree that you may want to save your dollars for a more complete redo down the road.