I'm spinning in swatches and can't even sleep at night. Finally brave enough to paint these cabinets but need color advice. I love the gray/white kitchens I'm seeing but because I have an open floor plan (that's very warm/gold), I'm pretty sure I'll have to make lots of changes.

Since we just finished a major master bath redo, I'm trying to keep this project under 2000. Electrician is putting in recessed lights in the kitchen next week. (He's not part of the 2000 budget)

My questions and thoughts
1. Cabinets need to be light due to gray countertops and dark appliances? Do I attempt grays in here and change adjoining room colors? Creamy warm cabinets with greige walls? Or opposite? Possible to do dark cabs on bottom and light on top?

2. I'd like to paint cabs and island a different color, replace countertop on island only.

3. Plan to add cabinet hardware, add backsplash, and change window treatments.

4. Paint color for family room to complement kitchen? Raise and change window treatments.

5. Paint color for foyer? Paint stair railings and spindles?

6.Should I forget the grays and do warm colors in the kitchen surfaces that match the adjoining rooms?

Help is so greatly appreciated. We plan on doing a complete kitchen renovation in less than 5 years and will definitely hire a designer for that project. There's just not enough $ for that in this current budget.