Here's a picture of the new cabinet color for reference

I commented on your other thread which it seems you have deleted. I'm a little confused as to what kind of flooring you currently have on your first floor. That said, I always recommend keeping the flooring consistent throughout when possible.

I would not do plank tiles. I think they were a trend that is either over or will not last, and if you want wood, do wood. If you already have wood on this level, I would continue it throughout the rest of the space. If the whole floor is tile, you could keep it. It's probably neutral enough to go with your new kitchen.

Here is your kitchen with cabinets to the ceiling, painted or stained some lighter color, white countertops with your original floor and with white oak:

Thank you so much for that. I'm having issues posting photos and making edits to my posts for some reason... I tried making a new thread and it was still giving me an error message. I think you're right with the wood plank tiles. The marble in the kitchen was installed poorly so it needs to go. The oak in the other room is also pretty marred up and ready to be replaced. I'd like to redo the whole bottom floor, keep it the same look in each room. I guess I'm leaning towards tile (we are in Las Vegas so tile is super common due to heat). What tile/design...I'm still not sure.

Please consider additional lighting in your new kitchen, ceiling lights, under counter lighting, sconces in the dining room and a additional lamps or floor lamps in the living areas. Good lighting is the most important element in your design...it helps your see your stuff!

Yep! Lighting is on our list! So many homes in Vegas were built with zero lighting or fixtures. Homes just went up overnight. So we're looking forward to brightening up the place quite a bit! The rooms are actually really bright during the day... I think it's just my camera... but still, I'd like lights for when it's not 100 degrees and full sun :)

I think if you transition the floor correctly it could work. Wood floor is also more forgiving on your back if you plan on staying in the home for a while. I would just check to make sure that the flooring is level etc. Sometimes it costs more to take up the tile and repair the floor under it than putting in new floor.

@GingerRabeDesigns ... this is my fear. I'm worried we'll remove the tile and find a disaster... Fingers crossed I guess. We have a few contractors coming in a week. I'll ask about this and if they can figure it out prior to lifting the tiles.

They will not know until they tear it up. No matter what they say they will have to put in at least self leveling concreate and treat the concrete for moisture so the wood is protected. Just know it will cost to prepare the space. I always tell my clients to determind where they want to invest their money so they can give in take in certain areas. To do the floor will most like be in the 10-15k range