As long as you make some type of removable panel on one side that turns the normal square opening in to the arch you might get away with it. 'Hiding' the panel is going to take some real work though. pocket doors come out by unlocking the door from one of the rollers it is hanging on, then pivoting the door on the second hanger till it cealrs the jamb on the non-pocket side. The trim on one side concealing the hangers must be removed. i have used al sorts of tricks to conceal how that trim piece is held up. The one I prefer now is to make 'keyhole' opening in the top trim piece on the upper surface, then sink screws into the track support to catch in the keyholes. You position the screws and keyholes so the piece slide the last half inch into position to be flush with the jamb on each side. Cut the paint joint to the side jambs with a knife, pull the piece away from the wall a half inch, and it drops down.

First off, I wanted to let you know that you're not alone--I also fell in love with a St. James Impressions kitchen at an Expo showroom. Our budget did not allow St James either. We are now planning on going with Omega Dynasty/Embassy (semi-custom) and the Artesia door. For your dilemma: The Omega custom line (also at Expo) has a door called "Half Milford" that is similar to the half-arch in your picture (similar, not identical). The "Lexington Square" appears to be similar to the "Half Milford" except it's squared off. If the "Half Milford" also comes in a reverse half, you might be able to create the look you're after with: . . . left arch Half Milford + Lexington Square + right arch Half Milford Yes, these are custom BUT, with Omega, most of their doors are also offered in the Omega Dynasty/Embassy semi-custom line. This means that you can create a semi-custom kitchen using Dynasty/Embassy and fill in where needed with cabinets/doors from the Omega line. The "Half Milford" does NOT have a corresponding door in Dynasty/Embassy, but "Lexington Square" does--the "Lynnville Decorative". So, you could design your kitchen using mostly the "Lynville Decorative" (semi-custom) and add a few Omega custom "Half Miilford" doors to give you the look in a few places. (I'd check the doors at the Expo center or at another cabinet place to see if the Lexington & Lynnville really are just a squared off version of the Half Milford.)

you have very warm countertop and backsplash. uppers painted in color of the trim will get too stark looking next to them. you'll need much softer warmer color..more like a warm cream realm minimum. Your next choice of color should be dictated to a bigger degree by "permanent" material that for sure stay..so play with some samples first to make sure your updated kitchen will make you happy. Trim is trim; your concern is with your stone and tile since they're integral part of your kitchen unless you change everything. Floors are too but your floors are wood-usually great background to everything. btw I like it..nice space, warm and cozy If painting-I'd choose color for the inside of course, either matching or contrasting a bit, depending on what feel I'm after (and how much money I've got..and how tired of the project I am..)) I love glass uppers. I don't see much space to add many more in your kitchen, except for the one door cabinet right next to the window clear or frosted-depends on your personal habits. I love clear since I know myself-all will be in order. But I know my family too..that's why I have only one cabinet with glass..lol If you dislike the grain (which I can understand..I also dislike some grains)-maybe allover refacing makes sence? I heard it's pretty expensive though agree about fridge..not that you asked about it..sorry in advance:)

It's not Winsor One, it's WindsorONE, and it's not Classic Craftsman, it's Classical Craftsman. Anyways... Their Classical Craftsman trim is very nice. Don't go halfway though or the style will be entirely lost. Ditch the round top raised panel doors and go shaker. Keep the door header trim simple (like your current). This would be a very expensive project. Alternatively, get taller baseboards and enjoy what you have.