If I were ever so lucky to be asked my opinion (wink-wink, hint-hint) on a redo of this kitchen/butler's pantry...it would go something a little like this....
Here's the current (would-be "before" pics)
To get a sense of where I'm going design wise, you need to know that the house is on the river, so to me, pulling in the colors of the natural surroundings is a no-brainer. Think river stones, clear, fresh water, live oaks and natural limestone.... I'd hope for a look that's fresh and updated, but will still be classic years from now...
First of all, the kitchen is really small - when more than one person is in there, it gets a little cheeky, if ya know what I mean ;)
First of all, the kitchen is really small - when more than one person is in there, it gets a little cheeky, if ya know what I mean ;)

Probably would do a tear-out of the existing, dated cabinetry... and do something in that amazing gray-green you see everywhere - it's a nice, gentle color - and can function almost as a neutral...Think something like this:

Please forgive my rudimentary skills with a digital paintbrush
For the countertops, I'd seriously consider some type of butcher block, something in a shade that would work with this as the backsplash:O-Kaaay...down to the details...the part I love the most! I'm a firm believer in the importance of fixtures and hardware (I think I may have mentioned this before)....A great design always seems lost to me if there's no thought put into the finishing touches - Like a beautiful hand left bare of any jewels...
Now, my gut instinct would be to stick with the cool tones, and you almost have to pay me not to use polished nickel, I love it that much...but, I'd really want to use a finish that would wear better and better with time - make it a little less predictable - not as "matchy-matchy" - what do you think about unlacquered, satin brass??

And, finally - a faucet. We've already got a wall-mount, so let's stick with that....but, freshen it up a bit....

Voila! There's my free design services for a very deserving client ;)
Here's some of the other images I used as inspiration

**Would this not be the most fun stove to have...EVER??! I think I may have found the people who restored that gorgeous copper Chambers I blogged about under KGJ. If you want to check others out....go here

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