I'd edit and simplify and go with a color scheme of cream and white with pops of color brought in via decor, rugs, art, fun colored appliances - like a Kitchen Aid mixer and salt & pepper shakers. :) The idea is to create a cream/white envelope of a space that's neutral and cohesive and then you can put more colorful decor in that envelope of neutral color.

The subway tile should be creamy and as close to the cabinet color as you can get because that will make your kitchen look as open and airy as possible. For the walls I'd first try meeting the creamy and bright white in the middle with a color like Simply White in a matte finish. Could be fun to do the ceiling in a color similar to your Kitchen Aid mixer.

I'm with Lori. Lower the contrast, with "white" on the walls, ( i'd match the cabinets ) soft white on the splash. Add any accent colors .........art, rugs.........etc. within that more soothing neutral palette.

That island could go ........: ) A more open moveable variety, stainless top would be better by QUITE a bit if no other storage is adequate and you need more prep space.

Are u changing the counter? It looks like you have a 4” back splash already- you’ll have to remove that if you add tiles. Are there 2 islands? Looks a bit crowded. I think an intentional white/cream kitchen would look great. Someone on Houzz did one recently and there were some beautiful white/cream tile options posted to marry the 2 colors.

I agree with the comments above that less contrast paint color would help. But before do any possible color changes, get the lighting to your liking.

The closeup 1st picture does show the upper cabinets against the white trim conflict. That would bother me,too.

The 2nd photo from a distance does not look as bad due to the warm lighting.

Is there a closer light or different bulb in the 1st photos or just the flash from camera?

The 1st step I would try is experiment with different light bulbs. Try putting warmer bulbs near white finishes to beige the trim & cooler "bluish tone bulbs" in front of upper beige cabinets to possibly dull out the yellow tones. Try some daylight as well. Light bulbs is a easier, quick, economical fix. Sometimes that works enough, so imo, worth the try before attempting other options.

Lighting hues can change a color.

Here's a photo of same paint color walls with just different light bulb hues. It's remarkable how much it can change a color.

Link for more about lighting.

https://www.stevejenkins.com/blog/2014/03/choosing-the-right-led-bulbs/

I hope the light experiment does the trick. At least when the lights are on, things will hopefully look better as a whole.

If it does not help enough, then try cutting out some white paper & tape on cabinets to see if just painting the uppers is enough. Or try white painters tape. Something that does not adhere too much to protect the cabinets. It may look good having white above while leaving bases as is. It may not. That's why I suggest experimenting before attempting.

If the white uppers, is to your liking, then paint just the uppers white. Try test spots on visible pieces until you find your favorite paint color.

I also suggest adding crown.

You may want to skip the paiting & replace just those uppers. If you go that route, I suggest getting taller cabinets with crown. Bring door samples home 1st to see them in the space in daytime, nightime to find the color you prefer.

Hope that helps.

Why not just paint the trim to match the cabinets, and a quieter, coordinating green? Cost you $50 and a day of work at most.

That's possible,too, to paint all the trim, but I don't suggest it in this scenario. The white trim looks great as is. If start painting trims it could start to effect other elements like, doors, windows, etc & cause more color issues. I knew a client who painted her white trim a dove like beige & seriously regretted later. when she wanted to change her decor. White can go with warms & cool tones. Beiges not as easy. Also beige trim has a tendancy to turn more yellow over a few years. It was costly to redo to go back to white.

the green is what's throwing off your coloring, especially next to the gray countertop. go w/the whites like Lori suggested. You already have a backsplash. if you can't remove that piece, then just paint the wall one of the white tones, or a very soft, neutral gray.

you could also do a beadboard splash in the same color as you're cabinets.

Yes, it is true going with a less contrasting color, it will help blend the cabinets back onto the wall & be less of a focal point. Still get your light bulb hues to your liking before choosing a shade as mentioned above.

Here's a quick sketch to see. I just chose a random lighter shade for a demo.

Dark colors against light colors causes the light colors to be the focal point in this scenario.

If want to keep to the green or a color with more contrast, your cabinets will be more of the focal point which will accent the different shades of white against cremes. So, if going with contrast then getting at least the upper cabinets matching trim suggested.

Btw, the ceiling looks darker on my computer screen. By changing the wall colors to lights it causes more contrast to ceiling. I personally like the lighter shade walls which will make room look bigger.

Hope that helps:)

Thank you everyone for the suggestions so far! I think I will definitely paint the walls a soft white or something between the white and cream. I never liked the green but couldn’t decide on a color so I’ve left it since we moved in a few months ago. The countertops have the backsplash thing attached so I’m going to try to see if I can remove that to put my own in. If I can’t remove it would it look ridiculous to do some small tiles above it between that and the upper cabinets?

This is our first house and we don’t really have the budget to do new countertops or replace any cabinets so that’s not really in the picture. I’m just trying to make it look a little better! We have to keep the island because it has storage and we don’t have much of that. We also use it a ton for cooking.

I don’t want to paint the trim to match the cabinets because all the trim in the rest of the house is white including the dining room which is open to the kitchen.

Before you do anything...try some curtains...towels ...rugs...wall art ?....in beige and white prints...or even solids...this may make it all look intentional..If you are creative use a little spray stencil treatment on the doors

OR.....On the bottom cabs and island....use some tape and paint white stripes narrow or white...spray paint wears like iron...over spray wipes clean immediately with a little mineral spirits on a rag

AND....it okay to start backsplash just above tiny backsplash that matches counter...

The countertops have the backsplash thing attached so I’m going to try to see if I can remove that to put my own in.

Most of them pop off with a little effort.

Here’s a better photo of the colors I have right now with the trim, cabinets, and the paneling on the bottom part of the wall. The color on the wainscoting is the same as what the dining room is painted as you can see to the right in the original picture of the cabinet.

If I was to paint the kitchen this same color should I paint the wainscoting something else?

I sort of like those little backsplashes from the countertop material...no pesky cracks and crannies and grout lines ...at back edge of counter.... to keep clean

If I was to paint the kitchen this same color should I paint the wainscoting something else?

It should be the same white as your trim/crown.

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There's one alternative unmentioned. Choose a VERY soft. pale, WARM gray. Or another color. Paint ALL the walls and all the trim, and vary only the sheen. Flat on the walls, satin finish on all the trim. Now, it matters not that all the other trim in the house is bright white! It will appear totally intentional.....and you have the fortune of cabinets that are not trimmed to the ceiling.

Pop the riser splash off, and tile.

How to remove that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfaKep5lunU