Turning Rustic to Modern

This kitchen had all the usual ugly suspects: dark cabinets with knobs in the center of the doors, a big ugly fluorescent light fixture, and the previous owner's half-heated attempt at electrical work jutting from the ceiling to the island.

Working in the kitchen has turned out to be one of my favorite part not that I like cooking nor dislike it but its the best place to work. So be the judge...Do you like it before or after....