Hello, we agree- this kitchen is rather dated, however there are some things you can try before completely stripping out- A client of ours had a similar kitchen in their new house; it was dark + dated, though the cupboards were in good condition. We lifted the space by changing the worktop to a much lighter granite and added metro tile splash back with grey grout. We also changed the appliances and lifted the cabinet over the new hob in order to fit a pull out extractor; and comply with modern building regulations. In your case I would suggest doing all these things- change appliances, instal a new tap/ sink, new lighter granite worktop (you could also try quartz but granite tends to be more timeless) and a lighter tiled splash back- you could use a herringbone pattern to divert interest from the cabinets. Also perhaps new handles will immediately update the look. You could also try a ceiling mounted extractor for the island. However if you do go for a new kitchen and can't sell the old- freecycle is a great way to get rid of the old cabinets in a sustainable way!

Hello Sophie, There's lots and lots of things you could do here.. to create the kitchen you want. One of the most important is good fitting.. you could re-distribute existing shells and add new doors.. Or have something made... Consider handles or none? Carved handle in door or plain... Wood or painted... Any way to align sink in front of window with something rectangular perhaps that doesn't interfere with the window which looks partially covered from what I can see (could be wrong) Is there a way to open that section completely to reveal the whole window? Maybe move things along further? Will you be buying any new appliances or just worktop and tiles... Re the flooring, is this to stay or be painted or? It might be nice to compliment the floor with the worktop but consider the colours you want to have.. Also consider whether you want to incorporate blue onto the cabinets? You could have blue up to worktop and then a creamy warm white above and shelves...... So many ways to deal with your kitchen... :)) I'll see if I can find a shelfie for inspiration.... I have had the same kitchen I had put in 5 years ago and it has undergone several transformations... as you see here, you can really create very different looks with small cosmetic changes... .... :))

Wow. What a transformation. Looks great!

I like the retro (but still modern) feel, including the choice of colours. Also liking the fact it looks different from the norm.