When my client asked for help with her kitchen remodel, she wanted to change the darkness of the original stained oak cabinets to a much lighter look. Her style is very light and full of sunshine! We painted the cabinets white and took a color cue from her blue Dutch oven, given pride of place over the stove. As a master chef, she carefully considered where everything would be placed, down to the yard stick on the side of the the new blue island. She also wanted maximum flexibility for entertaining. So, the island can be moved to a side wall in front of the windows, and the tables brought to the middle of the room, to allow seating for a crowd.