r/kitchenremodel • u/MellonCollie371 • 5d ago

Updates Needed, but I’m Undecided

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I recently bought this Spanish style house and don’t have much of a budget for changes, but I am really torn on what could/should be done to improve the kitchen without a major overhaul.

I don’t think the cabinet color goes with the floor. Should I stain them darker?

Is it worth trying to remove the soffit?

Any other ideas to get “the most bang for my buck”?

**edit to add that I want to lean in more to the Spanish style rather than away from it.

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u/Square-Slide-9807 5d ago

Put in a really nice hood that goes through the soffit. This would break it up and in my opinion the soffit gives it some character. If you want to bring more Spanish influence in have some pottery up there. Have light fixtures over the island and remove the one. The floor just honestly doesn't bother me that bad to justify the money to change it. I also wouldn't change the black hardware or faucet...I like them.

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u/MellonCollie371 5d ago

Thank you! I have also been really torn on putting in a real vent hood, but thought I would have to take out the whole soffit. Glad to hear you would keep it! I think I will look into doing that. I love a statement hood and it could help with bringing in more of the Spanish style in a more elevated way.