I think your cabinets are fine. Replace your countertop with charcoal prefab formica top available from the big box stores. Spray your cabinet pulls charcoal. Find a long runner/rug with the deep red of your coffee machine. Classic color scheme: taupe, charcoal, cream, red.

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With high ceilings, I'd get a price for replacing the upper cabinets in the kitchen. I think a 20-22 in backsplash height, straight across, instead of what you currently have would be an improvement. You could get a high arc traditional faucet . You could stack cabinets with glass doors for display at the top most 12 inches. Just leave the lower cabinets in the stain color. ditto the above about counters.... also a chance for a single bowl sink and therefore get a bit more counter space. What do you have to left of fridge? The situation here if explained and shown more of the space will yield more feedback. Renting? Studio apt in your home or above a garage? an apt in a multiple dwelling unit that you own?