Now, THAT’s a helluva plan! You do rock!

I’m on board! I think we’ll get to the open shelving phase eventually! I think it would look so awesome!

I suppose it does look that way because of the light, but it will probably just be a boring flat white ceiling. I wish I could insert the tongue sticking out emoji with one eye closed, cause that pretty much sums up how I feel right now.

Thanks, Lady!

Hey Paula, I know my photos are horrible. When I’m at the cabin I always snap a few, but they are never intended for a specific post so I don’t always have the right photos to share – got to work on that! Anyways, yes. I am with you on this open shelving plan. I totally screwed up, I should have mentioned that this plan is a two phase process.

The first phase is outlined above. The second phase would include removing the upper cabinets, tiling the entire backsplash, adding floating shelves, adding a vent hood over the stove, and replacing the sink and countertop. Obviously, that’s the more expensive phase, so for now we paint!

Here’s a pic of what I was thinking, sounds like we were thinking the same thing!

Thanks, Anna!

Ooh heated cement floors sound nice. I think the vinyl will be a pretty good compromise. I always have liked those flaked vinyl tiles.

Thanks! I’m glad it’s being well received!

UI totally agree on tryiong to remove the cabs on either side of the window and do open shelving right there. It would open it up a lot. Just stick all your plates, bowls , and cups there. I have open shelving uppers and though I cook a lot I also use everything enough that nothing gets stick/greasy.