Looking for Ideas on how to make this Kitchen appealing

[Naveen Desai]

Hi,

Working on a rehab to rent out a property, but keeping in mind that when time is right to put it up for sale. So when putting in money and time, want to know how can this kitchen be improved? Looking for Ideas. Pictures helpful too.

The problem is walls on either side cannot be changed. The most I can play with is cabinets and counter top.

I am thinking to knock off closed cabinets on one side, probably above the sink and make it an open storage space by adding either alluminium or metal stand. Then on the left side, remove that whole block to left of cooking range, turn it to make it adjacent (yes leaves less walking space to storage( from where this pic was taken), and add 2 stools.

Appreciae tips/Ideas.

If it helps to know, this property is in NorCal, SF Easy Bay region.

Thanks,
Naveen.

[Mark Scarola]

I thought the same thing as @Michaela G. with the yellowing look of the counters and walls. It may just be the lighting of the picture, but even if you can't make more space you can at least try to brighten it up.

Or depending on what's on the other side behind the sink and how much effort you want to put into it, you could also put in an opening like in this picture. You'd have to work with the layout of the cabinets... but that might help it not look so enclosed and confining.