What a nice space in which to cook! I think all it's missing are some nice pops of color and a few accessories....not so many that it feels cluttered and you lose counter space, just enough. It looks like you have some red in the pieces you are already using. How about a valance over the window in a fun pattern? A nice bright bowl with fruit on the island instead of the scale (easier to move too when needed too). For the bar area you might even consider a bar tray and some glassware.

Pick out some appropriate sized art work with the same pops of color. Or maybe a few bright plates hanging on the walls. I'm always a big fan of Julia Child inspired art or food inspired art for a bit of fun in the kitchen.

I actually painted the chair side of my island with red chalkboard paint....but it's just an Ikea piece, not sure I'd do that with your pretty wood!

Build around what you love - a color or a collectible and go from there. Have fun!

I think just a new backsplash will add pop to your lovely kitchen!

I love your stove hood. Man, I was looking all over for the sink. Looked under the window & lo & behold I found it. Seems like a good place too. Enjoying the guests. How many can you sit at that wonderful long bar counter? Yes, add a Roman shade I think at your window. Keep up the eclecticism. Is that a word?

Maybe some different door and drawer handles that have more contrast to the cabinets

When in doubt, go large scale. Your collection of things is cute and whimsical, but doesn't make a statement. Put your scale and chicken on the tray and get more trays to corral other counter items or put them away and rotate your collection. I agree that new shinier hardware would dress up the cabinets.

New stainless pulls would definitely break up the darkness of the cabinets. And id suggest a substantial size handle over the small knob style that is currently there. As far as accessories, your kitchen is definitely large and awesome, so when you pick a style of decor, go large and awesome with it as well. One or two larger pieces can make a much better statement than several small pieces that seem to get lost and not be cohesive. Good luck, it's going to be awesome!

It is a matter of lighting as well. Brighter hardware, fabric cordless shade in a nice colorful pattern. Nothing on the island but a big bowl of fruit. Clear all countertops and add LED strip lights under the upper cabs to illuminate the lower countertops. Put some above the cabs on the other wall to brighten the ceiling and wall. Too bad you didn't have a bar built. I'd try a rolling bar cart that can sit at the end of the island and roll out to other areas when heeded.You might find an antique one. Can you replace the doors on the cabs by the window with glass doors and lighting inside?

Get rid of the blinds over that window. Get a roman shade in green toile (). I'd remove the decor to the right of the bar area, and replace with some glass canisters. Fill one with split peas, one with flour, one with turbinado sugar. Put in some green accents like candles. Maybe a green runner? I'd also reupholster the stools with some green. And get a green rooster cookie jar, like this one! and a green utensil holder, like this A few touches of color, the same color repeated throughout, I think will really make a difference!

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I would replace your pantry door with a glass door. They have very cool types of glass (frosted, cracked, etc). We did this and it really broke up the kitchen and became a nice focal point.

Oooh, going off of what kegofron mentioned...How about a vintage screen door, painted green (or whatever accent color you go with)?

I think you need a little sparkle. Chrome pendants?? Also, maybe paint the island base and stove range hood a complementary color to break it up a bit. I agree to lose the small accessories and only keep your favorites. Oh, a carpet runner that doesn't look "kitcheny" will bump up the style.

Sample of "non kitchen" looking carpet runner in kitchen..

Sample of range hood and island painted the same color....(Not a great example but you get the idea)...

The issue is the eye has no place to start from in the room, you need to create a focus point. When you first see the room your eye goes to the pantry then the window then the stove. You need to create more interest at the stove area so it grabs attention.

A new silvertone stove hood covering would be great but they are wildly expensive.

I suggest a few small tweaks. Bring the silver to the stove with something that is focal such as an old carving plate or put a silver plaque on the front of the stove hood. Then add a roman shade in a red french ticking. This will balance the room and that's all you need to achieve that balance - then you can decorate from there.

Thank you to all that have commented! So many good suggestions and things that I had not even considered. I am definitely going to be on the look out for new cabinet hardware to add contrast to the dark cabinets. Would also love to add some under cabinet lighting but need suggestions as to battery operated options? Also love the ideal of adding glass doors to the upper cabinet above the area that we use for our bar since that is were we house all of our bar glasses. Lucidos, I absolutely LOVE the old silver carving plate placed above my cooktop and/or the silver platter on the front of the hood - quick question though...does anyone have experience/recommendations on the best method of hanging such on the natural stone tile and wood hood?? I would prefer something that can be easily removed if I decide to change out the plate?? I'd been thinking about window treatments that would tie together my breakfast area and kitchen window. I do like the red french ticking roman shade for the kitchen window as I am leaning toward having red as my accent color...I am adding a couple of photos that I took this morning of my breakfast area. As you can see the back side of my chairs is red checked upholstery/front is whimsical roosters. Any suggestions on what type of window treatment to use on that double window by the breakfast table...it looks out onto our screen porch/back yard. I'm thinking just a simple red french ticking valance? Carrie, you mentioned adding art work, unfortunately there is no real wall space in the kitchen and currently in my breakfast nook I have a large framed Heronim Wysoki "Hometown" puzzle. I am considering hanging the wooden pitch fork that sits in the corner of the breakfast nook horizontally over the puzzle..would that look out of place? The pitch fork is a piece that I brought back from Spain so I would like to showcase. As many of you have mentioned my current accessories although fun and full of sentimental value, they are small and get lost...as you can tell I have high ceilings..9ft. In answering a couple of other questions - the sink is located under the bar and I have 4 bar stools. I went with a very neutral seat cover(photo added) when purchasing the stools as I wasn't sure in what directions I was going in terms of decorating - I'm wondering if the red french ticking to cover the seats would be too much of the same fabric if I use it in my window treatments? Again, the HOUZZ community is wonderful and I look forward to additional comments.

As I suspected, you have a great sense of fun as well as style. For that plate on the wall, how about industrial velcro?

sooz001 - that's a great suggestion. I've used industrial velcro outdoors at with Christmas decorations...it might indeed do the job.

Command™ Hooks hold a good amount of weight.. 2 on back of the platter and one on the tile.. string some wire and you are golden.

Love your decor. Such otherworld fun, you must have had a great time collecting the pieces. As far as the window coverings I would stay with the red french ticking in the kitchen and then look into Waverly Torrino for panels in the breakfast area.

Try the table turned longways with 2 chairs per side. Then look for a shallow depth sideboard for the wall that is about 1/2 the length of the wall. Something that will be in the same wood color tones and style as the cabinetry. It does not have to be new, there are many wonderful antique and used finds that will fit the bill. That will allow you to decorate the top of the sideboard. Select a picture or mirror over the sideboard that is about 3/4 of the total length of it.

If I were you I would allow light into that gorgeous kitchen. You cannot be wowed if you cannot see it. Down the road you might want to consider painting the island cabinets in an off white or soft tan. for a contrast.

Your rug is not anything special. If it was my space I'd get a larger rectangular area rug with some bright colors tied into your accessory colors.

I'm all for chickens they're all over my kitchen, including the curtains, a platter on the fridge, a night light on the buffet and a set of sugar and creamer. I had one before and then people started giving them to me. Love your chairs and I'm a fan of French ticking, so I'd to that. My only issue with your nook is the lighting. Downward facing lights are harsh on the food and on the faces of the diners, casting harsh shadows. I'd prefer an up facing fixture and you could lower it some.

Very true on the lighting "decoenthusiaste"! We recently switched out the light bulbs because they really were almost blinding - changing out that fixture may be a better option.

Yes, I'd change it - so many pretty ones that will work better. I recently ate at a friend's home and noticed how unattractive the food was. The light is so harsh and casts unattractive shadows on the diners - can really play havoc with nose shadows a la Wicked Witch of the West, you know . Not flattering light. I vowed not to let that happen to me or clients or Houzzers if possible!