I have half a dozen grey owls and they don't look at all like that first photo. But they are only 7 years old. I was under the impression that 4'-6' in height was to be expected with a wing/bat shape. Much more flatter and broad than the photo. They are around 4'-5' right now and are flat and spreading. This year is the first year they have had berries, which are very attractive.

no, unfortunately. i live in illinois. maybe they will get a photo!!

First, thank you all for the feedback this is why I wanted more opinions. I have more pictures but can't seem to upload more than one at a time. It is nice to hear that at least the cabinets look good from afar. They are not solid cherry if they were solid cherry fronts, I agree I would not be so quick to paint them, they are just a cherry veneer. I included a close up of the cabinets to give you an idea they aren't in great shape. Bee - your kitchen is amazing! thanks for the thoughts. I never noticed the orangey floors but you are right they do look that way and now that I am looking at it, it is overcast from the cabinets. Good idea of painting up a couple of boards, I have little swatches taped all over the space because we get a lot of sun movement in the space throughout the day. The table is 108 inches long, I am drooling over James Moder florale chandelier but need two of them. I don't think I could get DH to agree to three! LOL. A couple of responders noticed the island, the island is a just big box, open box deal, I don't think we paid $300 bucks for it, its a dark stain. Not worth refinishing. I would love to replace the counters, but with the sq ft we need it would be double that of a professional painting the cabinets, and I am really afraid that they would just look worse!

mtnrd...lol I am not either, but I will take opinions from absolutely anybody that will listen to me! My husband is not one of them anymore ;-/ joanieponie thanks, I am looking for a light color for this room, it is on the dark side of our house and doesn't get much light. Plus a color to possibly make the 2 Ive chosen make a little more sense together. My painter says it looks like an ode to the Dallas Cowboys...eeeek!! As an Eagles fan I was especially concerned! I remember looking at raccoon hollow & its medium/dark taupe I think. Does look nice next to Revere Pewter though!