I have a small amount of counter space in my kitchen.

Start with a smaller sink, and put new counter tops. Clean the cabinets with Murphy's oil soap, dry completely. Next, take off the hardware from the doors and draws. Lay the doors on a flat surface to paint. Use a high gloss and give it two coats, dry completely after first coat. Spray the hardware with a color that would give contrast to the cabinets, and the color of the room. You could also buy new hardware, but it gets pricy.

Have a look at new Kitchens at DIY's to get a plan and see if you could afford it. Or Look for a secondhand kitchen on eBay or Craig's List and find out how much it would cost to have it fitted. Or call in a handyman and ask for a price to upgrade .....................

Best wishes, hope all goes well in your quest.........