yeh I did that in my first flat a lot of base cupboards are the same and mine were in good shape ,I think in her defence the bathroom was unlivable hence why she couldn’t move in right away
but the kitchen looks very new, would be a shame to rip it all out. cosmetic change in a kitchen is really achievable without spending loads. Our kitchen cupboards were red when we moved in so we just bought cream doors and swapped them over
I put new modern doors on and changed the backsplash and countertops and painted (she’d like that ) and a statement light fixture and it’s a completely new kitchen ,
Plus If she loved a particular unit eg wine cooler she could add that and remove one cupboard she is so unimaginative.