42" High cabinetry with concealed dining rm side storage door, with granite serving top separates the kitchen and dining areas. The 42" height hides most clutter on the 36" high kitchen countertop. To keep the open feeling, we did not replace the upper hanging cabinetry between kitchen and dining. Diagonally installed Brazilian Cherry wood flooring ( to contrast with the light wood cabinetry) replaced the linoleum and carpet. Wood ceilings and wood beams were sandblasted - although a messy process, it really brightens everything up. Photo: Jamie Snavley