Dated kitchen to warm modern

Every good makeover starts with the layout, not the shopping list. We moved the seating first, checked how light travels through the room during the day, and only then chose finishes.

What changed

• Handleless fronts
• Under-cabinet light
• Open shelf styling

The budget approach

Roughly 60% of the budget went to the two pieces you touch every day, 30% to lighting and textiles, and the last 10% to the small styling details that make photos look finished.