The biggest disconnect here is the juxtaposition of cool and warm; it makes your kitchen look blue and your floor look orange. First thing I would do is change all the light bulbs to a warmer color temperature and see how that looks.

Your counter and backsplash are not too busy and look to be a good match. What color are the walls?

I'd like to say that it's good to see ceiling light that seems bit rustic {?} and the handles too, are they dark bronze?... the metal chairs might be just fine... is there any one element that 'gets you' the most?

You might be right about a dark island. I happened to see a similar kitchen, so thought I'd post it.

chairs were painted in a glossy finish - 3 different colors - nice.

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I think it looks great and if you just paint the walls white you'll be happy. I would lose the kitchen sign, it's too cutesy for this fab space.

I think the backsplash is fabulous - especially with your counters. I agree with others to paint the walls to match the cabinets and other trim in the room. I don't think it's busy at all - very serene. I love that you did a splash other than the expected white subways (spoken by someone who has white subways :).

Kitchen is fine, one element it might be lacking (if you are after a rustic look) are things with a “hand crafted” feel, like bowls from wood burls, live edge serving boards, pottery that is irregular/with natural and muted glazing, wooden spoons, tools with a patina, cast iron/copper pans, trivets, local artwork etc. etc. If you have local craftspeople/fairs maybe you will find things there.

If you think a warmer, light gray might work, look at BM Pale Oak....hard to see what the tones are in the counter on my monitor.

I was just about to write what thinkdesignlive and J Williams suggested

more texture, wood, patina..real vintage, used things as opposed to new signage that is made look like old and distressed when in fact it's not..

art? a plant? things that are very alive..

Woven blinds above give impression of having several colors but it's rather subtle interplay of colors, yes, shades..makes for a very warm interesting look. They're both homogenous-but not exacly, due to that grass woven texture, Every normal company that makes them will allow you to order several samples first so you can see them in your place and compare before deciding

it's a very nice kitchen, you don't need much besides bringing in accessories you love and that are of that more handmade or lived-in vibe imo

Good when you add items you like, some have said. This is quited distressed:

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https://www.houzz.com/photos/historic-home-traditional-wilmington-phvw-vp~5205023

as for the walls- hard to say as on my monitor, they do clash a tiny bit on the first pic, but look fine in the close up

I suspect it changes with lights and all, and might be hard to capture on the camera as it is irl

if you yourself feel disconnect-that's what'll give a pretty good idea it's the walls and then painting the walls it's the easiest thing to do.

Again, it's a nice kitchen, that doesn't need much. An island pendant does look like it has to be higher, but then I'm not in the space

These with natural slubby fabrics and "spatterware" {?} pieces....

linen / burlap / aged pewter - iron looks:

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/gibson-elite-lawson-16-pc-dinnerware-set/ppr5007316287?pTmplType=regular&rrec=true&rrplacementtype=product1_rr

Over a table, curious cow. ;-)

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/curious-cow-i-by-carolee-vitaletti-canvas-print/ppr5007483358?pTmplType=regular&rrec=true&rrplacementtype=product1_rr

Although the wall color may be in the countertop, the wall color is what seems the most off to me. Just because it's in the counter doesn't mean it will look great in huge blocks of color - and it clashes with the backsplash. You've gotten great advice - go for warm bulbs, raise your light fixture a few inches, and paint the walls white or pale neutral. I love your backsplash and counters.

You will have to decide if the wall color needs to be changed based on your perception of it in your light. Several others have said it clashes but I don't see that on my screen. The last pictures look lovely. I like the idea of the woven blind for the window.

these look like a different color altogether)) crazy

but yes, on these-I get that vibe the wall is a bit warmer, more greenish vs blueish..even though a shade of it des exist in countertop, But you have backplash as well, and backsplash is the closest element to the wall, it's also a vertical one

I love the wall color per se, it's something that I personally like-greenish undertones

But it doesn't matter as paint colors dont exist as something separate, they need to work with the rest

Maybe you need to lean just a tad cooler though, given your other colors

even though I admit-on the second pic it looks like it works..and on first and third it somehow looks like it could be better..so..what do you think, as you're there, in the space?

Now, Balanced Beige, it seems like a tad warmer color too..and has to work well with a new wall color if you're inclined to try it after all

Does any paint store let you borrow the paint fan? I did, years ago. You can easily find cabinet color, basically, and others.

What about a fabric with slight pattern that blends // instead of a floor-color shade, placed next to light uppers?

As said -- are the walls sort of beige? nice, and natural in color - I'd love it !!! Just replace the burnt bulb, and move on. :)

Much better with warmer lights.

Great reviews and various options -- $10 if inside mount is 23" wide:https://www.jcpenney.com/p/jcpenney-home-bamboo-woven-wood-roman-shade/1d6e1c9?pTmplType=regular&catId=SearchResults&searchTerm=bamboo%2Bshades&productGridView=medium&badge=fewleft

Why lighten wall paint at this point. But I probably wouldn't add dark or textured window covering. I don't mind the floor and the island light being those.

This linen/ cotton blend however, might softly compliment the rustic floor/ light, and not make heavy. Comes in ivory too, about $45.

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/jcpenney-home-relaxed-cordless-roman-shade/ppr5007275054?pTmplType=regular&rrec=true&rrplacementtype=product1_rr

are you all saying to go ahead with changing the wall color or to leave it (due to changing the lightening)?

Based on how it looks on my monitor, I think the wall color looks great with the warmer light and in the natural light photo you showed. I would not repaint. But how do YOU feel about the look now? Does the new lighting alleviate the initial concerns you had?

I would still replace the electrical covers on the backsplash with either stainless or even a brown/black to match your cabinet pulls. And replace the blinds - either with wood textured shades (like the example posted above) or with fabric (not white).