Hi Carmel. I also agree re the wall units and pelmet above the window. You don't have any ideabooks set up so i don't know what styles you like but you could install wooden shelves to the left of the window and accessorise for interest. If you want to keep things light I'd look at clay, putty type colours rather than cream against the oven. If in budget I might change the floor. Perhaps a wood effect like karndean (will add warmth back into the room once the units are painted) or have a look at some of the cheaper options. I'd also paint the door in the wall colour which I'd just do a warm white. It is quite expensive but little Greenes intelligent eggshell is fantastic for kitchen cupboards and I've found it to be very hardwearing, plus they do great colours. I can't see the whole wall but is there room to add a mirror where the table is?

Dear Adrienne, I hope you are having a good day and thanks for posting your query. You've a wonderful spacious kitchen but it has little personality. Everything has been chosen to be neutral but I don't expect it feels very homely, and it looks boring. There are a number of sensible inexpensive options. I can see that it's tiled up to the wall units, then I think painted above? Are you averse to colour? If not, since you have a lovely wide window and masses of natural light I would suggest a bold colour change - any colour that sings to you and that has some conversation with the rooms that lead from this room (unless they are also being made over). Don't be nervous of deep colours - they work exceptionally well in a kitchen and I've used Farrow & Ball's Off Black throughout a kitchen recently that will be in a national magazine shortly. Or try a dark navy blue, a deep green but - go bold! And don't be afraid to include the ceiling in the redec - no white lids.. Alternatives: paint the units paint the tiles (use Blackfriars problem-solving primer first) use a long rug under the table to add some texture (but if you have tiny children use one from Dash & Albert that you can hose down!) repaint the tabletop and legs (I would go black to reference the worksurfaces and handles on the fridge) add sheepskins to the chairs (not if you have small people!) If you are in the south or east of England I offer home consultations and full reports so that you can run ideas past a pro and get some inspiration you might not have considered. Best of luck! Sarah

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