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If you google canvas wardrobe storage you will see many places offering a wheeled canvas wardrobe closet like thing. This could be ideal if you have the room and need to hang your clothes. Some have a variety of options for storage. You will think these are either cool or hideous depending on your design sensibilities. I could see them fitting in a modern decor or a vintage shabby chic type of design approach.

I would not paint the glass. Rather I would add sheer panels on the outside of the door that are attached to rods on both the top and bottom. You could have plain sheer panels or even lace ones depending on your decor. I have these on my glassed paned door to my screen porch and they supply filtered light but do not block everything. You can do this on your own if you are handy or you can call a drapery company and have them professionally installed. You could also put wooden blinds on the door but it would totally block out the light when closed. Here is a link to what I am talking about. https://www.paulshomefashions.com/frenchvoile_s/3773.htm

I was not hosting but I got sick one year with a bad cold on thanks giving. My dh and I had to stay home. he went to a local restaurant and got 2 takeout thanksgiving dinners. It worked out okay.

Don't paint it!!! It can be fixed up with furniture polish and touch up. Its a lovely piece and should be able to fit in somewhere.

don't use paste wax on danish or scandinavian oil rubbed finishes!!

Keep the cabinets white. Paint the walls a very very light blue that matches the turquoise accents. Grey would not look good in a this kitchen..it will strike a discordant note.

Sometimes you can put magnetic closures on inside the cabinets that will allow them to close shut. Its not a perfect solution but it might work. Also use Command hooks to hang things from helps with space utilization. Does she really need both a microwave and a toaster oven? I hardly use my microwave and I could see getting along without it.

I would not buy on line. Take the chair to a good upholsterer locally. There should be tons of them in NYC. I'm in Chicago and they are all over here. True its not cheap to get custom work done but there is more a chance they will get it right rather than on line which could be an expensive mistake.

I think you could add a nice backsplash in to your liking...maybe some kind of tile. Painting the kitchen in a neutral but noticeable color would be nice too. Add accessories and there you have it. It does not need much.

Why not use reusable plastic containers instead of bags. That's what I do. Also I do not like frozen cooked meat unless its in a stew, soup, chili or spaghetti sauce as I think it tastes reheated, so those are the only things I freeze except for fresh raw meat.