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And for the record... the money was worth every penny.
Whilst the project was triggered by the poor state of things, I loaded the project with a goal... could I make this room that I liked the least, that was too brightly lit and had harsh cold surfaces and a rotting wood worktop, into the room that was most pleasurable in the house? Could I make it such that even on a bright sunny day the light is natural and soothing, the materials interesting, the tactility of everything a delight? Could I make this the room I want to sit in every evening, to cook in, to delight in building my skill at cooking and baking? Could this be "the room"?
Answer: Yes.
It's a wild success from my perspective, I love being in the room now, and it's a real joy to cook and bake in there, and to eat and drink, to listen to music and just be.
PS: On that count the photos do not do it justice... the colours are slightly different and softer, the reflected light from the walnut and brass warm and welcoming, the sound is nicely dampened and soft... it's a real pleasure being in there.