I think what you're running into is Kitchen Designers who are really Cabinet Salespeople. Did you ask if they are NKBA-certified (not a guarantee of a good designer, but it's a good first step)? So many KDs are really cabinet salespeople - they know a lot about their cabinet line(s), but not so much about good design. Did either ask you about your lifestyle, your family composition, your plans for the kitchen, etc.? If not, that's a red flag. Check the Layout help FAQ for the types of questions KDs should be asking you - and that you should be prepared to answer. How do I ask for Layout Help and what information should I include? If you cannot find a good KD, then I suggest starting the design process by posting your space here. We have several professional KDs as well as several talented amateurs who can help you. When you're happy with the layout, go back to the KDs and see what they have to say - both for cabinet specifics in their cabinet line(s) and pricing. If you do find a KD, then see what s/he comes up with. I would still come here and post the layout for additional critiquing. Between your KD and here, you should be able to come up with a functional layout and a nice looking space. Good luck!

Hello. I think doors of white color well would approach your interior.

Stay calm! You have “buyer’s remorse” and it is not a death sentence! We have all had that new haircut that didn’t end up like the picture at the hairdresser’s and the the dress we bought and hated when we got home. But the haircut grew out and our “ someone special” told us the dress made us look younger and skinnier! Don’t do anything radical yet. Take a deep breath and stop for a few days (weeks, months?) before you rip out anything ( although I agree the “side splash” needs to go). It is heartbreaking to spend hard earned money and feel disappointment. It certainly doesn’t help when “pros” are rude and demeaning. And then, they come through with reasonable and elegant solutions to a problem. I certainly agree,from the vantage point of ownership of several houses, that it ripping out hardwoods is a bad idea-would you choose a cubic zirconia over a real diamond?

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