Please explain 'orange paper stone'.....?

It looks solid and fairly modern.

Walls seem neutral enough, but what's with the blue?

I guess now the plastic cabinets inserts are blue? couldn't be sure.

If orange as in terra cotta/ a natural earth tone -- do you ever find yourself wearing it in shoes/ belts/ clothes? I like rust very much and what would your art etc. suggest to add or change?

wow recycled. Do you like industrial vibe?

Lighting changes? Inexpensive copper tone lights. Distressed finishes. What areas are open to the kitchen?

Similar color counters, etc... for a look if you want.[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/please-help-me-with-my-ugly-kitchen-dsvw-vd~3233487[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/please-help-me-with-my-ugly-kitchen-dsvw-vd~3233487)

I actually think the countertops could be attractive, not necessarily with the weird blue cabinets and trim. It would be helpful to see a picture of the kitchen as a whole. Since you are on a budget, are you primarily looking for suggestions for cabinet and wall paint colors?

Paint inserts, etc. more of a grey like here?

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A view of the outdoors! What exact color is remainder?

Brown is as you said on orange side - I wouldn't do stark white walls.

Barren Plain grey has purple tinge - those secondary colors of purple and orange have an affinity - don't know how it'd look. Not sure about blue-grey or green-grey/other walls to know.

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Thanks Rebecca for the pix! What's your investment and time please? What are your 'must keep' items? Just keep in mind... when you renovate one area, it has the tendency to create a domino affect to others ;) Good renovations bring a breath of fresh air and increase your investment/equity.