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Darzy To look best, I think whatever you do in the kitchen needs to be brought into the family room space.

jdeddison I think your right there darcy

The Virtual Designer- Kitchens & Bathrooms Try to straighten out the angles if that is possible and I also agree with Darzy. I would prefer to see the same flooring used in both the kitchen and family room. The million dollar question is....do those tiles run under the existing cabinetry?

Darzy From the picture, you kitchen looks pretty good. I think I'd just remove the upper cabinets above the stove and float stainless steel shelves above. Or just new hardware and counter. Sometimes the picture either doesn't do it justice..one way or the other! ; )

diyjames J, I think your kitchen looks good already. Like Darzy said, maybe do something the hardware and that angle. I would change the countertop. I like Caesarstone myself. The front of the plain white side looks like it needs something...maybe some shelves or a column or some storage or bars tools.

jdeddison Thanks everyone for your thoughts. And no Annette the tiles don't run under the cupboards. I think I will have to lift all the tiles. We would like to replace with floor boards expensive though.

carolestrydom Your kitchen looks great but as previously stated a new counter top and maybe a fresh coat of paint in a different color on the walls could give your kitchen a new look without making any other drastic changes.

Darzy Yes, hardwood is expensive. I recently read this article on "linoleum". I think quality linoleum will make a comeback because it's easy to clean and perfect for pets and children and lasts a very long time. It's also budget friendly.

jdeddison It,s worth looking at darcy, thanks

Interiors International, Inc. Put a wood floor in the new kitchen.

Dar Eckert I think with dark cabinets the flooring would look good and would re-think removal. However, the pantry/refrigerator/microwave wall definately could be improved.