I'm so sorry you don't love your new cabinets! I really like a cabinet color that differentiates itself from the trim, adding more depth an additional layer to the room. and I like something with a little more character than 'just white.' But that's my opinion and it's your house. There were a couple things in my kitchen that turned out differently than I envisioned and after time I was able to appreciate the different look or even see it as a blessing in disguise. Other things just need to be changed. If you can afford the refinishing, and it's done well, I don't think it should cheapen your kitchen. A lot of us here have other than factory painted cabinets, including me. In fact, after 5 yrs, I still don't like the shade of the cabinets in my range area and will have my Dh repaint them. Is it possible you''re trying accessories that fight with and augment the yellow tone instead of working with it to tone it down? Posting pics here or on the home decorating forum might result in some other tips before you undertake the hassle and expense of painting. Just a suggestion because I know how miserable comiserating and 2nd guessing can be, especially when you spent a lot and feel disappointed. Best wishes.

More thoughts - Sitting around a normal table in normal chairs like normal diners is, to me, preferable to lining up at a bar, perched like birds on tall stools. So, if you only have room for one of those two, you might think about a four-top table in the space between kitchen and dining room. Depends on how much traffic will cross that area - I'm not clear what the various doors lead to - broom closet, or discotheque? If you choose to shrink the island and make it all workspace with a prep sink, perhaps position the sink where people can get to it without entering the main cook/prep/wash zones. Add a microwave nearby - perhaps undercounter in the island, or in-wall by the refrigerator if there is space. This is all about keeping the masses in their place. Let them heat their refrigerated gruel and prepare their weak tea without interfering with the business of making real food. Another place for the refrigerator would be at the end of the main sink counter, where half of the current double-width sliding door is. Now the island won't block the path from main prep zone to refrigerator. But, the aisle between main sink and island will need to be wide enough for one person to get to the refrigerator while another works at that sink and loads the dishwasher. This is a less attractive location, I think, but just wanted to mention it. Wherever you place the refrigerator, I think you might consider a true counter-depth model (26'' deep to the handles) or a typical counter-depth model (28-29'' to the handles) that is recessed into the walls. This will get you more clearance. Aisle width is slightly flexible. I think the 32'' you've drawn between sink counter and island would be inadequate for most people - unless you're all size 2 and ex-submariners. Closer to 40'' will work better. The full 42'' would be nice but may not be absolutely necessary. Between range and island, I think clearance is even more important since you'll be handling large hot things while stooped over a blazing hot open oven. Not a good time to get tipped onto your keester. Can you mock up an island (e.g. from cardboard boxes) and experiment with different aisle widths in your current kitchen? Note counters overhang the cabinets by an inch or so. Also note that drawer dishwashers can take up less room when open to load/unload, because you needn't fully open them just to slide in a dish. You have plenty of space for a very functional, attractive kitchen - heck, you could almost go over to malgold' s house and steal her kitchen, just send her Bluestar range over to me, please - so fine-tuning the layout to your family's cooking and eating needs will surely be time well spent.

Thanks. The kitchen wall paint is going to be Coffee Cream. Will that be too many colors in the kitchen?

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