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I think the cabinets would look beautiful refinished (maybe a darker rich brown with less orange). It would be great to keep that retro feel with the dark brown cabinets and a pale, dusty pastel green on the wall. definitely keep that cabinet hardware, it adds a great touch of personality! I agree that ikea shelving should come down, maybe one long shelf across would give you a beautiful storage/artwork canvas to work with! You have a great opportunity to bring in some softness and additional personality with the window treatment and stools, I always tell my clients to not overlook vintage fabric patterns, they can really add authenticity. The kitchen definitely has a ton of potential, good luck! www.hillarykeech.com