Have you started collecting images of what you like in your ideabooks? This helps you determine your style and set up a plan for your space. Otherwise, it can be easy to get overwhelmed.

Looks like you need more cupboards. Do you need the eating area pictured? The fan is a hint you may be stuck with the soffet--which is unfortunate. For now, lose the mini blinds and the trim across the sink window.

Just wanted to say I think it's very cute. Figure out what styles you like and set a budget. For the dining table, if money is tight right after buying the house, look in thrifts and second-hand shops (the current prejudice against "brown" furniture means there are plenty of great deals on real wood), or check out someplace like ikea for something inexpensive for now. They have a few cottagey things that would work for that room.

Set up an ideabook for each room you want to work on. Then save your favorite rooms from Houzz or the internet to each ideabook. That will give you and any who help you an idea of your style.

My first thought: that baby blue has to go.

What kind of cooking do you do? There's currently no rangehood, which is never great and is a particular problem if you do a lot of high temperature stovetop cooking (stir-frying, etc.) The wall fan, if it works at all (it's probably 50 years old), isn't going to do much. On the other hand, it suggests you have existing ducting, so putting in a hood might not be a big deal.

Agree about taking down the wood valance over the sink and the blinds. You could replace the blinds with curtains or a roman shade that tie in with whatever you decide for the rest of the decor.

The baby blue is a bit much. The white cabinets give you a lot of flexibility with color, but I'd choose something a bit more toned down compared to what is there now. Is the backsplash painted (maybe chalkboard paint)? I would probably just paint the backsplash the same color as the wall for now

Given the footprint of the kitchen, it looks like a pretty good layout. You could wish for a landing space to the left of the range, but that's something that will have to wait for a real remodel.

You just purchased...congrats! Now is the time for patience, one year's worth. It does not matter what the inspection said, you will need work done. You will discover things that require repair / replacement, this is also true of a brand new build. As a first time buyer you will find expenses you've not yet considered. Good luck.

With the white cabinets you have a lot of flexibility. Do you like the wall color? If not I would start with painting that and then go forward with the backsplash from there. I did plain off-white tiles with mine in my first house with some colored glass squares thrown in for a bit of color/bling.

Live there for at least 6 months before doing any thing.Save your money do not do anything with that kitchen it needs a rework for sure and IMO the first space to tackle because it will give you the best payback and the most pleasure when done.Do you have a nother eating space because that one looks really tiny.

Another vote for living there for a year before you jump into anything.

Start an idea book for each of your rooms. By living in the house for a year, you will know what is and what is not working AND you will have saved up enough ideas to help guide you.

Start with these articles for your kitchen.....

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~4306041?n=585

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188

And where is that article that Sophie is always recommending? I always misplace it!!

Very sensible cautions, but just for fun a fifties kitchen for inspiration. The much more subtle aqua gives you the vibe without the "ark!", and would work much better with the beautiful wooden door. I wouldn't recommend reproducing the top-of-cupboard clutter, but I do like this.

Don’t think I could live with that kitchen for a year. I’d make some budget friendly changes until you can do more. I’d paint the walls, change out the ceiling fan, address the issue of that shelf above the stove, change cabinet hardware, get some inexpensive stick on backsplash and then live with it for a year.

Love that color scheme you posted Rina! And I agree, it would look much better with the wood. Don't want to tell OP what to do, but great idea for at least a bit of inspiration. I don't like those chrome table and vinyl chairs though. Grew up with one, just too cold for my taste.

Wow, such a difference! It's a really nice contrast with the white cabinets. Muted gold fixtures are currently on trend and a light fixture in that finish would bring warmth to cool white and gray. Congratulations on your new home!

Congrats. Like those wood doors. Like the gray much better than the pale blue with black.

Consider adding a pair of corner cabinets in the dining area to add extra storage space for your dishes without taking up space needed for your table and chairs. Solid doors on the bottom and glass doors over the top shelves is best. If you can match the wood finish of the wood doors, all the better. If not, white would do.

http://foter.com/explore/small-corner-cabinets-dining-room

If you rip off the country charm scalloped trim over the sink between the overhead cabinets, then the top of the blinds would show. If you don't like that style, it might be better to replace it with a straight edge board rather than leave it off.

Blinds or shades of some kind are good for privacy and light control on any kitchen window -- in any dining room window, too. Would not remove them unless and until you find something for privacy and light control that you like better. Not a fan of fabric window treatments in or very near the kitchen ... absorbs cooking odors.

Wow! Awesome start!

That grey is a great color choice! It really makes everything look much better, calmer.

Guess I'm in the minority because I think the scalloped trim over the sink is adorable. Love the gray color. A cute, small all white kitchen could go so many ways, but immediately speaks cottage to me. That said if you choose to remove the scalloped trim and put in a plain light there, you could easily go more contemporary as everything else seems tailored with simple straight lines. New house, what fun and an exciting time! Enjoy!

I, too, like the scalloped trim!

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