Too many issues to be dealt with on this forum , you really need some design help ASAP to make sure all the elments work together and honestly my first money spent would be to remove those floors, then get a counter fridge and change the lighting to LED daylight 3500- 5000K range and then decide floor color, wall color in that order. The same floor all through the whole space for sure get rid of the valance over the patio door and any other drapes that match it.

I'd keep the kitchen floor, as the color and pattern could be a backdrop for bolder cabinets and countertops, but it's not really in keeping with minimalist/modern style. Are you going to be living there or are you flipping it? What's your budget like?

what color would you say the tile is? In each of the photos, it looks quite different. I have something similar, but it;'s clearly a light beige tan. Yours looks pinkish or white or gray?

Salonva - The tile is a light beige, with a "peachy" undertone. Kinda dated, but is really good shape. =)

Carolina Kitchen & Bath - We will be living here while building our house (which could take about two years, as it's going to be on an island where no cars are allowed...long story...). We have a $25,000 budget for the entire condo.

Trying to work with these tile floors/cabinets. Countertops can be changed, tile backsplash can be changed, lighting can be changed, appliances can be changed. =)

Patricia Colwell Consulting - thanks for the input. Yep, valance is already gone, walls are being painted Alabaster White, carpet is being ripped out and replaced with a white oak flooring, and fireplace mantle is being re-worked. I'm on top of all that. ;)

Stainless steel appliances will be used in the kitchen, and lighting changed... still working on style and specifics.

Just trying to explore options for the kitchen with KEEPING the floor tiles, and making it work. Budget, budget, budget...

I know this community is full of great creative minds, so I'm hoping to throw around some ideas!

I think the reason the tiles look bad to you is b/c of the white cabinets. The white cabinets make the floor look dirty. Get darker cabinets and I think the tiles will fade into the background and will look much better overall.

..is there wainscot on the dining wall of your kitchen? sorry, pics are small so I want to make sure I see them right

I'd also tweak that layout.

Could you post a sketch of the entire condo and fully measured layout of the Kitchen/Dining Room?

How many of you are there? You might consider a small banquette in the corner of the Kitchen.

Are you sure the Dining Room isn't outside the Kitchen? Most condos around here have a combination Living/Dining Room with the Dining Room on one end and the Living Room on the other. Your Living Room does look a bit small though, so maybe your condo is different.

It's not am a big specialist in condos, but the ones I'm acquainted with, wouldn't let change/tweak the layout..I'd be pleasantly surprized if this one did

okay..lets assume there's wainscot

the tile itself is not that ugly, it just has nothing to do with wainscot..not much else either, but especially wainscot. Yes I agree white elements make it too prominent too. They make it look "dirtier" as buehl says. That's the very common problem I see, and it's relatively mild in your place, comparing to many others, but it does exist.

(you should have seen my tile..also btw not that ugly by itself, much busier than yours though ..just nothing to do with the house. Whatsover/ As it's in one hall bath only I covered as much of it with a rug and put an extra length shower curtain)

as you're not changing the cabinets..so lots of white does stay..and you say you want something different in the kitchen only despite wanting as less busy as possible..how about goind much darker, still warmer color on the walls? I'd paint wainscotting too. The tile will become paler and whiter because it will be seen in comparison to that darker color. Just an idea, that migh work for you or might not.

I'm really not sure about countertop and backsplash..I mean if the tile stays-they obviously should relate to it somehow. Also something warmer..I'd be in favor of homogenous as it's a smaller space..but you will be restricted by the tile somewhat if it stays.

Luckily the tile is not very busy and is pretty neutral.

I'd put new hardware on cabinets..maybe orb, something like that. warmer, darker..?

well that'll depend on other choices.

you probably changing sink and faucet as well, right?..

then I'd think whether a rug might work, it being both busy kitchen and dining spot and all.

but phychologically-it's amazing how much less my tile bugs me now when I almost don't see it)))

banquette might look very cute. Of course if you know you're there for couple years only you might decide not versatile enough as you'll be moving and all.

Rip it. Lots of things get ripped that are in "Good shape" simply because you don't like them. Don't lipstick a pig, unless you love the pig.

In a new to you house? Don't rush to the short term "fix" . It almost never IS a fix , and in the end, you don't get what you want. Then you spend some more...........

Don't do it. You won't starve while you fund the piggy bank.

If the goal is a light LVP or lvt? Unify ALL the flooring to one floor.

Keeping the floor and cabinets could work. For that wow but minimalist look, find a light shade of grey that you like for the cabinets. Consider a backsplash that complements the floor and white/grey cabinets like this Soci subway. This could be carried over and applied above the wainscot.

https://www.homedecoraz.com/soci-ivory-straight-edge-honed-3x6-subway-tile-ssv-629-10676

As I look at your photos and what direction you are taking, I am wishing you would do one consistent flooring throughout. I would delay other kitchen changes to get this right. You won't regret that. In this kind of a remodel, sequencing of elements is critical to a cohesive final outcome. Your choice of Alabaster might not be quite right if you want "white" look, not yellow look. I would consider a different overall wall color one that is more neutral to support your vision of minimalistic space. SW Natural Choice, might be an option, and there are others. Once flooring decision is made that can help you visualize other choices. I try to make decisions based on the hardest to find elements first. So, if you go ahead with countertop changes in the kitchen, don't make backsplash decision until that countertop is installed. Especially with "white" cabinets. Clashes of "whites" is a common issue in white kitchens because there are zillions of "whites". Is your "view" to the east? That is main source of natural light so direction of that is important in paint choices as well. Have you done "sample" boards to check how the color looks in your light in your space? Lighting is key to all the colors. Paint color comes last, once all the other choices are made usually. Because, you never know how those elements will effect the walls. So, maybe time to pause and get an overall plan in place then select paint choice.

Get a large indoor/outdoor rug to cover up most of the kitchen tile floor. Then select a great counter top that does not have to play nice with the tile. You might be able to use pre-fab if its available in your area to save $$.

I would put rugs on the floor or look into a heavy duty tile paint. My friend did a bathroom and it looks great after a few years. Figure whoever buys the condo for living in long term will replace the tile to their taste anyways. Save your budget for your forever house.

THANK YOU for all the input/ideas! I'll be sure to post some before&after pictures when I'm done! =)

I think I agree with so many comments-depending on what are your plans for the condo

will you keep it or resell?

if you keep it-will it be an investment property? a rental?

or something you/family will still use?

I think knowing how temporarily or not this situation is(as far as you know yourself) will be helpful to us, as you know what we don't-how much of it is for your own enjoyment, how much you're willing to spend, what condition these cabinets are and how old(I just noticed they have this detail on them btw. pretty. not minimalist but pretty), how much energy you have within you also having a big build going on, etc

oh we were posting simultaneously

ok. whatever you decide-it'll be cool to see your progress:)

aprilneverends - Unfortunately for my personal taste, there is bead board wainscoting and the cabinets are also bead board (I know some folks love bead board! So, I'm not insulting it at all!). I'm hoping I can rework the wainscoting into something else. The cabinets are what they are, and are in good shape. I am looking into getting them re-painted.

I think I want to make a few choice updates for ME to live with over the next few years! That's why I'm hoping to keep the floors, and yet still find a way to make an impact with at least one update. It's not my forever home, so I'm trying to stick to a budget. =)

BTW... I love this board! So many great ideas!!!

I agree, the harsh white is making things uglier. Your floor tile looks pink. I’m not sure what the antidote to that is, but also agree something midtone will take away from the focus on the floor. Green is the opposite of red, so maybe avoid anything with a green (or even blue) tone. I would not bother changing out appliances, seems like a waste of money, unless they are no longer functioning, esp as you say you won’t be there long?

Gotta agree with Jan and Flo. Put a masonry blade on your circular saw, grab a crowbar, and demo that tile. Then it will be ready for when you install the new floor in the rest of the house.

those kitchens all look nice, they have chosen to either carry the floor colour up, which is a good way to neutralize a colour, or put in accents of black, red, or med blue and used warm metal tones.

In the grand scheme of things, ripping out the tile and continuing the same floor throughout the condo is your best option. Then decide what else you want to do to the kitchen.

being there only for a short time, i would do the least possible.

get a large indoor/outdoor rug for kitchen as stated above

keep appliances if working properly

keep counters if in good shape. you will have your 'stuff' on them so u won't see as much. why spend $$ for granite etc...??

i wouldn't even put a b/s., just paint

put a big, bold piece of art on wall with double windows, it will take away from the elements you don't like...

i would just minimize what u don't like and accent features that u do, like the fireplace and the view!

you said u have a budget so money as an object, save it for the new build because you spend more there than you ever thought.....

Has the floor tile been professionally cleaned since you closed on the place? It might look a lot lighter.

Run the laminate into the kitchen if you find the tile unbearable. Skip the new countertops.