For this kitchen we removed the wall separating the kitchen and the family room and created a raised bar with a post at the end to support the dropped ceiling. We refaced the existing cabinets and then installed new cabinets where needed (along the bar side and new refrigerator and pantry side). Granite was installed only where the new cabinets were put in and the clients found exact granite to match. Lastly, we repainted the entire space and laid new faux marble tile flooring.