Wow, that is going to need some updating, kitchen cabinets need refacing, don't believe just painting is going to work, are you guys diy people? Maybe you could re face the doors then paint them

We are definitely DIYers...lol.

Take out the table and add an island with seating.

Carol, sorry about that. What you can't see in the photo is that there is a huge deep bay window that runs the full length of the room. I have no idea why the table is in the middle of the room. We are thinking about adding a window seat that will double as a banquette and putting our table out in the window area.

once the table, wallpaper border, and fan (way too high, and enclosed, not doing enough cooling for its looks) you'll have a much better space to work with. i'm not loving the raised ceiling for the rest of the kitchen vibe.

if you can do without so very many cabinets you might not have to do anything much with the ones that are left.