Not much needs to be said about the improvement, other than "Wow!" It looks, feels, and entertains like a completely different home. The cabinets are european-style "full access" cabinets with textured laminate fronts. Not only will these cabinets be a dream to maintain, but they will not change color from the flood of natural light, and the finish will not degrade from being handled, and wiped down. Beautiful and bullet-proof is a great combination. The stunning wood floor, completes the transformation and unites the spaces.