Rebecca - looks great! Warm neutral colors really improve a place. You must have used quite a few gallons of primer in that kitchen! Wow!
The first thing I thought when you said "budget" cabinets is that you should check out the ReStore in Cedar Rapids (which is a Habitat for Humanity store.) They often get whole kitchens worth of cabinets and sell inexpensively. Sometimes I see solid wood construction and nice fronts there. But not knowing your final buyer market, used cabinets may not be what you want.
I've used reused the existing cabinets before, especially if the layout is acceptable and they are good quality cabinets. Updating the hardware makes a huge difference and I've also replaced cabinet fronts before which make them look next to brand new. I used to live near an IKEA and they sell cabinet doors and drawer fronts that are solid wood and clean style...also cheap. Throw in a couple glass doors and it really takes it up a notch.
I also agree with Justin and Tyler in that Menards offers decent cabinets at a lower dollar, especially the in-stock cabs, and they don't look all that bad. That is what I've used in my rental and in many projects I've done for other people. You may consider "dressing" them up with crown on the top and/or valances on the bottom of the upper cabs and possibly under cab or above cab lighting.
Another cheater tip is that you can order slow-closing latches that catch the drawers or doors before they slam and close them quietly. That is a feature often found on higher end stuff. Easy addition to a Menards cab...
