How can I add cabinets to existing kitchen cabinets?

Francine Atlak
by Francine Atlak

Buying house and trying to get some ideas for kitchen.1) Fairly new dark wood kitchen cabinets. (Manufacturer unknown) are arranged high and low to ceiling in “L” shape design with granite countertop. The cabinets (longest side) ends at a window and the windowsill is lower than counter. Currently, there is a desk that attaches to cabinet which has same granite for desktop. Granite desktop runs along 32” windowsill. Desk has no drawers only empty space for chair. After desk there is an empty corner approximately 36” wide.Can a pantry closet and possibly bench under window with a corner pantry closet be added to end the cabinets. 2) Existing island has open shelves and wine rack with matching granite top. To gain extra storage does one build a matching island to stand alongside existing island using granite from desk as top or a new island all together. If new, can it be different colored wood. Any suggestions and where would one go to hv this done without purchasing all new cabinets.Any ideas appreciated.


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