If you’re ever looking for more projects – DIY is addictive – you can finish to the top to complete the built in look. I think though that for your location that could be a lot of work because of the pot lights on top might have to be moved out and the entire room would need crown molding.. but you know, once you get going it will come together fast and you’ll be glad you did. The left side of the cabinets is another interesting challenge for you. Is that a cold air return? That would have to be moved into the room a bit so you can box out the gap, or make some sort of handy narrow pull out draw?

Thanks for sharing, and also it is great you said how long it took and the $. Those are very important factors when others are considering doing similar construction.