I would change the cabinet above the fridge to match height of other cabinets and then add some glass door cabinets all across that wall to the ceiling , chang the backsplash which really does not go with the counter to glass subway tile and then som under cabinet LED lighting amke sure to put lighting in glass cabinets too

The problem is too much height variation in cabinets, wall tile and doorway, so changing the cabinet height above the fridge, as suggested above, is a start. I actually like the backsplash and would extend it upward behind the oven vent to the level of the cabinet tops to minimize the up/down "skyline."

Something that is really popular in today's modern designs is filling the space in between ceiling and cabinet. I would lift these cabinets up to about 6-8 inches below the ceiling and add a beautiful thick crown moulding to match the wood.

This will allow for a good amount of space below the cupboards, where you can add modern shelving and beautiful matching dishes, neat and organized on those shelves.

Change the backsplash to a clean cut glass tile/subway tile and get rid of that god awful yellow. Try a no-gloss dark grey with warm undertones to compliment the wood.

See how the cabinets meet the ceiling with a beautiful moulding:

thomas it depends whats above the fridge... if its a vent it needs to be taken into account. if its something removeable, then i agree you show a nice look.

I really think it's the dead wall space around the hood. Either have the tile go higher up the wall and/or replace the hood.