I would be concerned about having a cooktop immediately next to a combustible wall. You definitely need some more cabinets in this small kitchen, and matching the originals is smart, but the splotchy green counters will not live peacefully with carrara in any form. As a renter, it would turn me off. A quality laminate would be preferable to that combination.

I will warn you the maples will not match either so maybe make the new cabinets white with a maple counter and before doing one more thing get a counter depth fridge. A simple white subway tile with that green counter will be best .I agree the peninsula doesnot work in your space.

My drawing wasn't very accurate - there will be plenty of space between the fridge and the new cabinets - we drew out the size we ordered with tape on the ground before committing.

I appreciate the feedback on the countertop and backsplash options.

I agree that trying to match the maple will also be an issue. I also see a counter depth fridge and black cabinets with a maple butcher block top.

it may sound dumb, but.... make sure before you install cabinets across from your fridge that there is room to roll your fridge out all the way to say, replace it. like really all the way.

Ninigret - good idea! Just checked - we're good.

I would take the easy option and match the counters...with the chance that the cabinets may not match perfectly...and the challenge of coordinating backsplashes..and your future plans for the home....keeping it simple ...not trying something that everyone may not understand...seems to be the best choice

Here’s a better representation of where the cabinets will sit.

Use white quartz, which will coordinate with the black/white that you have while keeping it simple.

Well if you can't return the maple cabinets you've ordered then a consistent counter top would be best. If you can return the maple cabinets why not keep remodel costs way down and just do a maple butcher block floating ledge or counter with simple black leg supports all along that wall...a place for a couple of stools and extra prep space and will go well with existing finishes without tearing anything out

I would recommend a matching countertop everywhere so color differences between the cabinets won't be as noticeable. If the cabinets don't look like a close enough match, consider using glass doors on the tops of the new cabinets.

I agree that you're better off matching all the counter tops.

Are the new cabinets the same manufacturer/finish as the existing? We extended cherry cabinets in our previous kitchen and they matched well enough that no one would ever guess they were added several years later, and they were right next to the old ones.

I would do a light colored counter top in a standard material and pattern with the intention to replace the perimeter counters with the same in the future.

Are those shaker cabinets? if I were you, I wouldn't try to match the maples, like many others have said. I had a similar situation and wound up getting a much darker cabinet with the same countertop, it actually looks great! I ordered walnut cabinets online (my cabinets were a lighter alder).