you might be able to get away with replacing the counter tops with a darker material, when your preparing food or whatever your attention will mostly be on them. you might be able to get a remnant for cheep for your island to try it out.

Oh, I love blond wood. I'd go light. Like I'd put a lighter countertop on there, and paint that blue out for white or ivory. Here's my favorite image, and maybe you'll find something on pinterest to like that's more your style, if this isn't it:

Your cabinets and floors are beautiful. I would change the blue paint for something warmer. The countertop does not appear to mix well with the current backsplash so I would change one of them, also.