![Kitchen with large island IMG_5933](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OqvXVFFNVCg/UIcE6EWI6TI/AAAAAAAABno/ri2BqxM8IsU/IMG_5933_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The wall on the left has additional storage (we use it for the kid’s art stuff) & a pantry.
![kitchen IMG_5934](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pO2HmObAR8M/UIcE7b6PpLI/AAAAAAAABn4/KFSkaw1-nEg/IMG_5934_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
When we were building, the cost to upgrade the stove & dishwasher to stainless steel was an extra $1400, so we kept the black ones (that came with our house) with plans to purchase new ones in the future.
![kitchen IMG_5935](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rYl0gBoGVXo/UIcE9GA4fbI/AAAAAAAABoI/Dqa7t7MiyTI/IMG_5935_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Although this kitchen is nice & functional, it still feels a little generic. I do believe this kitchen can easily transition into my dream kitchen…white cabinets, black granite countertops, marble subway tiled backsplash, and dark wood floors. Matching appliances would be nice too!
![kitchen IMG_5936](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xxWJfv7gLZk/UIcE-sIyhAI/AAAAAAAABoY/3FuNCGAd4xI/IMG_5936_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
A pretty farmhouse sink with a new faucet would be nice too! (We didn’t realize the sink wouldn’t come with a pull-out hose.)
![IMG_5939 IMG_5939](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1tI8Xk2rXcw/UIcFAT2xrEI/AAAAAAAABoo/1zg-AkGpoZ4/IMG_5939_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I’m not quite ready to get this makeover started, but once I am, it will most likely be one thing at a time.
![IMG_5941 IMG_5941](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ptqitNdkn_U/UIcFBx6gAnI/AAAAAAAABo4/yK9T4H2Bzjg/IMG_5941_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
So, have you ever attempted painting kitchen cabinets? I’d love to hear your advice!