Thanks for the responses. I will find a picture. I think it's on our other laptop. I thought I posted one here before, but I can't find it on my laptop for some reason. Like barfoot, I have just arched cabs on top. The bottoms are all just regular square edged. They are in pretty good shape as they were new in the nineties. They are pickled, of course. If they weren't pink, I don't think I'd mess with them. As far as the layout. I'm pretty much locked in. Our kitchen is done like oh so many in the late seventies with a range at the end of a row of cabs next to a doorway. We have a u shaped kitchen, btw. We can't move the range since there is less than six feet of wall space on the only wall that we can put the range on. The only cabinet next to the range is (I believe) a blind corner cabinet with shelves. I don't like it, but I'd rather have that than a regular cabinet. We could only put the range on the other side of the u, but we'd have to have down range hood put into the back of it. I see that people don't like downdraft hoods on here. And, I won't have someone put a "hanging" range hood. We have asbestos (found out last year, yay) in our ceilings and I don't want anyone messing with those. We have the usual stainless appliances like everyone else. Our window could replaced now that I think of it. But, it's actually not really all that bad. They are wood something andersons and they do a pretty good job. I was already planning on the insides to have drawer inserts from lee valley. I've been stalking this forum for at least three years, but more of a lurker than anything. So, I kinda already know what I want. As far as style, we are a semiyounger family in our thirties. We won't be moving for a long time as we like our neighborhood. The home itself is a colonial traditional (based on what marcolo said). It's just a boring two story. As far as style... I was planning on painting the lowers (which are half done) in dark gray and the uppers cream. I didn't realize that the grey was so trendy until I painted our entire downstairs in revere pewter. I wish I would have gone with a cream. I really took a look at all my favorite pictures and low and behold they are all cream walls. Oh well, the dark gray bottoms look nice with the walls. I can paint the lowers cream, though. Anyway, was thinking brass handles (thanks to francoise). Originally, I was going with nickel. I've got a fabric that ties it all together (not my original choice, but I like blue a lot). It's got the grey, cream, and blue color scheme. And, the tan of my linen drapes. It's a traditional fabric, so I think it goes with the house just fine. It was for some pillows (our spaces are open to each other) and some cafe drapes. Sorry to ramble on. I'll post a picture when I actually find one. Thank you for making me think more about my decision. There really isn't a good reason to change them out. But, I don't like arches. There are no other arches in our home. Just the kitchen. But, I'm almost relieved to see that arched isn't horrible. You just get used to these fabulous kitchens around here. Suddenly, you have these expectations about what you want that your pocketbook can't handle. :P Thanks!!! Kim Here is a link that might be useful: fabric

You'll want to have the door milled to the exact size of your existing slab. One question: is the door thickness the same? That's a must or you'll need to refit the stops and threshold. A millwork or lumber yard may have the ability to plane the door to fit and they may even mortise out the hinges for you while it's there. Of course, you'll need to carry along your other door with it. The hinges and handset/deadbolt must be set to the same tolerances as the existing door or you'll need to rework the strike jamb and that can be a tedious job. My favorite white in Behr is Cottage White. I've duplicated that color in many other brands, including for use in my own house. Get a chip and bring it home. I believe it will create a very nice creamy white for your current colors. My other favorite is Classic Cream by Ellen Kennon. I always paint the trim first. It's so much easier to cut in to the trim than to paint the trim along the wall. Paint the trim, overlap a bit onto wall surface to provide a smooth cut in area for your wall paint. When cutting in the wall to the trim, push the paint up toward the trim,(like a fish hook) then brush it out evenly and slowly along the edge. If you must use painter's tape, use a clean, smooth putty knife to push the edge firmly against the masked surface. The green tape will release w/o destroying your trim paint. Michael P.S. I still have a good supply of the microfiber towels. They're great!

Yes, we painted all in a bright white, it's called chantilly lace - Benjamin Moore. Doors and trims are shiny, and the walls matte. (To be more exact it was our intention to paint all the same... The part where the contractor in fact painted some rooms with just the basic white (no chantily lace in it), it's a different story => only pick contractors with very good recommendations from people you know, not 5 star rated from Google!)

For a more modern, fresh look, I would remove all of your shutters. They do not fit the style of your windows. I would also replace your front door with a mid century style door. It, painted a bright, bold color...a bright lime green, or teal blue, for example...might add that color that you are looking for. A new, larger modern exterior light and big, bold modern address numbers would help, too. And perhaps a modern bench for your porch, or modern tall planters would enhance the space. In the future you might consider painting all of your white siding and windows a dark, deep gray. Then your bright door would really stand out. Good luck and have fun with you lovely Home!