I would suggest you take out the cabinet that is to the right of the stove and use it elsewhere in the house -- perhaps in the bathroom or dining room with a hutch above it. Then, I would suggest you have someone install a lazy susan cabinet in the corner between the sink counter and the stove, meaning you would move the stove down a bit and have a small cabinet/counter top to the right of the stove. I would suggest you have the cabinets refinished in white and then paint the walls a pastel you like. If you would prefer white walls, then add white-painted crown molding and paint the ceiling a light neutral blue, such as Sherwin Williams Niagara Falls Blue. Then, I would suggest you choose a favorite accent color and use this sparingly in accessories like towels, pot holders, small vases or floral arrangements, and a valence above the triple windows. For a genuine 1940s look, you might have white ceramic square tiles with a rectangular red border installed as a back splash behind and above the stove. If you are replacing counter tops, I would suggest a light color such as white with a beige or light grey vein or striation for some sort of pattern. You might be able to find the same color and design in floor tile OR opt for a wood floor as another poster suggested.

Oh so cool you noticed that we're trying to achieve a french country/industrial look or did we write that somewhere? I've attached some other photos of a bedroom and the foyer (of those we've taken so far), but are absolutely open to suggestions on a "beachy" feel as well or instead of. Although because its a beach house we don't want to go over board on expense and hence keeping what we already have, and just adding personality to it, if you get what we mean. Kingsize Black upholstered headboard to come in that bedroom.

i have used the simple double-hook-over-the-door rack for years. the key is how far off the wall the door sits! there is a very slight wear issue on the top edge of the face of the door when you remove it--easy to touch up with paint when moving. a GOOD doorstop is invaluable! your room looks so pretty--anything to hide that board is appropriate, i think:)

Thanks for the suggestions. Barn doors are the general idea, hanging off the exposed truss above - but there's no wall space on one side. We were planning on stacking the doors all to one side and into a specially built "pocket" when we want to open up the space. Then we discovered the designer was planning on putting a track in the floor, and we weren't so keen on that - not so nice looking and also a trip hazard.