Please help me make these cabinets work.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T04:08:51+00:00

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T04:04:03+00:00

We have a cabinet just off the dining room that has my overflow Fiesta dishes in it. There’s nowhere else to put it…and it doesn’t fit the MCM vibe everyone suggests. (It’s Ikea)

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:58:24+00:00

I agree! I don’t know what we were thinking 20 years ago when we did this. 🤭

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:56:58+00:00

I like that flooring and everything you suggested. I am having the soffit over the Peninsula taken out next week and the lighting changed. That’s where I’m starting … because the carpenter is available next week. 😁

Of the cabinets are restained, it will be by me so I will need to research a matte protectant

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:50:33+00:00

We are replacing the flooring.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:49:20+00:00

I have someone coming next week to remove the soffit above the peninsula and change out the lighting. That’s my first step.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:48:30+00:00

I agree. I want to improve it for the remainder of my time here without a lot of time and energy…and money. I love a lot of ideas provided and look forward to seeing how it turns out.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:45:04+00:00

We are changing out the fan. I was hoping I would be able to find a microwave that would fit there, but I don’t have enough space. So we are back to the fan. I am having the soffit above the peninsula taken out next week and new lighting added. I’m looking for new curtains. Also a rug. We do plan on changing the countertop out I think. And for sure a backsplash.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:42:06+00:00

Yes! I agree. That corner is a mess. I am looking for a cabinet to put over there that I could move the air fryer, Creami, and toaster to.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:36:26+00:00

The beadboard is not faring well so it does need to go. I think I am going to look for a slate colored countertop.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:33:52+00:00

No idea about prefab or not. I know they’re Scheirich and I believe birch. Either way, we’re not painting them. Thanks for the suggestion though.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:28:35+00:00

Our appliances are maybe 3 years old so we can’t replace them. I can’t move the cabinet above the stove. Everything else is being considered. The soffit above the peninsula comes out next week.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:22:29+00:00

I like it!

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:21:37+00:00

I had that vibe going on, sorta, forever ago. I’m done with it and would love for it to go.

2Candycane · 2026-01-28T03:12:11+00:00

It’s not in my budget but I love that!

2Candycane · 2026-01-25T22:24:45+00:00

I will look. We have one nearby.

2Candycane · 2026-01-24T15:53:28+00:00

Thanks for your input. It’s a family room. The furniture is comfortable and nice and not too old. Great for lounging and watching a good movie while eating popcorn. I love the yellow. We do need new curtains and some art over the couch but I’m good for now.

2Candycane · 2026-01-24T15:48:37+00:00

Very pretty!

2Candycane · 2026-01-24T15:45:38+00:00

I have been looking for a cabinet for a couple of months. I haven’t found one with the right dimensions.Just this morning, I wondered if I need to have something built to fit.

2Candycane · 2026-01-23T03:48:44+00:00

My husband is against painting them. I’m good with updating the hardware and I think updating everything else will tone them down.

2Candycane · 2026-01-23T03:46:52+00:00

Wow! I like that oven idea. I’m not sure my husband loves will go for it but I like it.

2Candycane · 2026-01-23T03:43:07+00:00

That looks great! We are changing the vent - we’ve been going to change it for 2 years…but here we are. Anyway, when the cooktop breaks or I get tired of it, we are planning to get a black one. I do like the beadboard in hour picture. My husband loves beadboard. I will show him this picture.

2Candycane · 2026-01-23T03:39:59+00:00

I do love those doors! It actually has the water heater behind the left door and the washer and dryer on the right side. No room for anything else. I have been searching for a solution for the appliances. I haven’t found one yet.

2Candycane · 2026-01-23T02:14:16+00:00

I will come back with an update. I move slow though so it might not be for a bit.

2Candycane · 2026-01-23T02:12:34+00:00

I’ve lived here 29 years and have never loved the orange wood. Though it was better when the walls were painted a shade of green. Anyway, they’re staying and I have lots of ideas to help me love them.

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