To accomplish this I:
had the dividing wall ripped out (ktchen and dining room)
brick exposed; peninsula put in
white washed oak cabinets put in (with smoked glass)
new linoleum, new tile (white tile, grey grout)
new paint
new sink, new tap, garborator, new plumbing
new electrical wiring, new stove top, new lighting
new fridge, new wall oven (cantelever added on)
stairs closed off
patio doors put in (replacing window)