Go for white. It goes best with your other furnishings and its a big seller

If you go with white cabinets and the back splash you showed, I would just get a quartz countertop with a little more personality to it. It can still be light but with lots of interest.

If you are keeping your off white floors, I think darker cabinets are best. They will provide some contrast and also work well with the light countertops and back splash.

I don't have an opinion on the cabinets. I love your living area, but please center the art over the loveseat and lower it to 5 - 8" above the back.

I like everything except the taupe subway tile. I am just not a fan on that color with stainless appliances, etc. Just my opinion but I think a brighter more reflective look might be great. Here is one I am currently in love with. It is white, but it might be available in other colors I'm not sure. I will post in a jiffy.

I have the "source" for this, I just have to dig it up if you are interested. It comes in 12x24 sheets and is very interesting and a bit different, which is why I like it. Just so sick of subways of all kinds and shapes. I think they have gotten way overused at this stage. Although, they are not a bad choice in some situations. You have a bit more flexibility however. bbl

That tile is Madison Nacar by Porcelanosa. Not sure on pricing or if you have the ability to go outside these choices? But just a great look. You will have smooth cabinets, smooth quartz, smooth porcelain, and this texture would really pop!

Like the look of your bar stools.

I like the natural wood cabinets you have, however, many don't. If you're thinking of changing to darker or painted cabinets, please consider altering only the island base cabinet at first -- darken it or paint it -- to see if you actually like that look.

If you do, then consider darkening or painting only the other base cabinets before changing the overhead cabinets.

Agree with those that would consider lighter colors preferable to darker colors for the cabinets. in your home -- especially with yellow sofas and white bar stools. Be wary of getting an unintended yellow or pink hue in any off white color you choose.

Like that you included a ceiling fan and it does look nice; however, you really don't seem to have a lot of lights in your living area. You might consider a more modern ceiling fan with lights if you decide you need more light.

yes go white!

I would paint your cabinets gray, or get new gray ones if you want new cabinets. It will blend well with the stainless appliances and go well with your family room.

White cabinets would look gorgeous with your current furnishings.

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Look to your fire place stone for back splash inspiration. If you are a busy family of 5 then a marble back splash is going to be one big headache. As pretty as it is, and I LOVE marble, it is a HUGE hassle to deal with marble b/splashes. They need sealing, constant attention and they can absorb oil like NO ONE'S business (and then the REAL work begins applying poultices to get rid of the oil stains).

A pretty faux limestone porcelain tile would look BEAUTIFUL with your fireplace stone and your gold furniture and your soft wall colour! It would be a natural fit.