My wife and I moved into our current home (built in '86) 8 months ago and have just completed our first bit of remodeling. Much of the house was unchanged since the 80s and the kitchen was the most obvious candidate for a refresh. We removed the old 6x6 tile countertops, tile backsplash, valance/fluorescent light over the sink, appliances, sink, and fixtures. To save a big chunk of money, we opted to keep the cabinets and give them a good cleaning. Updates included new Jenn-Air dishwasher and range, granite countertops with larger than original island top, marble tile backsplash, under-counter LED lighting, sink & fixtures, and a new light over the sink where the valance used to be.