And for good measure, This is our "we are gonna tackle this as soon as we moved in" fast forward to 4 years later +1 baby worst part of the house.. I didn't bother cleaning because it's not functional and only stays "clean" for 30 mins.

1 or 3 is my vote!

I like both 2 & 3, and I'm not sure which I like better.

@mayflowers, So we thought that first piece was an "in stock" piece. It's a piece of marble from turkey that is considered exotic so turns out that's a non option. It had brown gold tones in it so I actually thought it made it have some depth and just was really stunning in person.

I don't have a problem keeping clean, it's more that the kitchen existing isn't functional, it's all 6 inches higher than standard (I'm 5 foot tall) there are so many corners and the penisula boxes you in so tight. We are actually closing off one walkway to allow for a coat closet and to expand the cabinets so the penisula won't be coming back.

Good of point though about being out of natural light.

If I may suggest-in order to find out what colors work together best in future fixed fixtures, try to put it all together in order they will be installed..the countertop slab will be parallel to the floor, the cabinets will be vertical. I know it's hard to figure this dance out in a slab yard)) But you won't get a true picture from holding them together like that. The paint changes its color like crazy, depending on the angle and the surroundings. And yes, the light too, so I agree with the previous commenter-try to bring your door samples home when you can see it in the light they will actually be installed. Did you close on door color? From my (sad)) experience-it's much easier to choose the slab first. We had to do it all the other way around(production times, etc.), but it's always easier to pick the paint color last. If you still have flexibility-start with a slab. If no-.try to play with samples the best you can in your place if possible, you'll be happier in the long run.

As for the tiles-the more veining on your slab, the quieter you should go in tiles department IMHO. With busiest slabs, it maybe better to just take the granite up to the upper cabinets. If your slab will be more subtle(as in 1st example)-draw one of the colors in the slab for the tile.

My vote is for 2 or 3, the carrara marble makes the cabinet look very yellow. Options 2 and 3 have those warm tones so they work much better with the cabinet and the floor. If you're worried about the kitchen looking flat you can bring some contrast in with the backsplash or the paint you have might be enough. Happy remodeling!

(I like 3!)

i love 2 and 3, but 2 is my favorite. either will look great though!

WOW, I love them all.. but two really highlights the pretty cabinet color. You can't go wrong with any of them though.

2 or 3. I would take the cabinets all the way to the ceiling if possible in the budget. It makes a big difference in the look of the kitchen and gives you storage for little used items. My cabs are 52" and I love them. Also post this on the Kitchen forum.

Like the other posters said - 2 or 3. Since #1 is out, you can say "Well, other people didn't like it anyway!"

Have you considered not using upper cabinets? You could have a bigger window (if you have a nice view), and upper cabinets really shrink a small kitchen. I don't have any, and it works wonderfully for me. The key is have all drawers in your lower cabinets. Then your dishes and glasses and spices all go in the drawer. I love it!