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I have also performed the 'contact paper cabinet cover', with great success. And, I have taken off a few select doors for open shelving with similar happy results. I have also contact papered my entire (little) counter top, matching up the lines for seamlessness. Also, I did this in a bathroom, but if you contact paper each tile, leaving the grout lines showing, you can change or remove the busy pattern of the back splash, and it stays very washable.

Besides sharp lines, neutral tones and a funky backsplash, the kitchen is quite servicable. To regain some counter space, consider a dish drainer that fits in your second sink (unless you know you'll use it too often). Be grateful you have a dishwasher, than contact paper it with a happy color. :) Play with dyes or paints, or look for an inexpensive rug with colors you want (in the kitchen, cloth is quickly stained, don't waste big bucks). I just went over my cold tile kitchen this winter with 16x24 carpet scraps from the local carpet store (something like .50 - 1.00 each, with straight cut edges). Just duct tape the pieces together for a squishy colorful rug that spans whatever directions you want it to. Shades of blue, blues and purples, rainbows.

Most important, have fun in your new home! You don't need it to look posh to enjoy...