You'll have to sample a bunch of whites/creams to get one that works with the flooring. It's pretty much impossible to suggest a color based on the screen shot because it will look very different "in person" based on your actual space (lighting, etc.)

A few thoughts:

- If lightening the room is your main concern, I'd vote for changing the granite over painting the cabinets.

- Personally, I like your cabinet color - and wood tones are making a bit of a comeback. You could update the look with new hardware. Painting the cabinets won't remove the dated arched doors.

- Either way, I would change the backsplash to something simple that goes well with the flooring and whatever countertop you select. Again, it will take looking at samples in your home to get the color tone correct.

The first colour I'd sample would be the white dove. If you really don't think you'll be changing the countertops, you might consider doing the lower cabs a deep warm greyish brown pulled from the counter and floor and then doing the uppers white dove. If you can change the counters, white dove on all cabs might work.

I'd keep the cabinets as is and spend the money changing the countertop and backsplash. The granite is what stands out the most as "dated".

I agree with Sina. That's the first thing I noticed as "dated"

( hate that term), leave the cabinets alone.

I think getting better lighting is needed no matter what so get that addressed first I can’t see what you have for lighting but 4” LED pots are the best with 4000K bulbs then if you still want to change things at least the colors will be true. The backsplash is definately dated and needs to go and it is hard to suggest colors for anyone but I dont think white cabinets will work with those counters unless you find one that totally matches the floors..A counter depth fridge would be nicer but at least take the junk off the side of yours.

hard to see the exact color in the top other than the orange. Earl Grey, Macchiato, or possibly even black for the island with black hardware to tie it all together. I can't see a close up of your backsplash in my picture can you take pictures of the rest of the kitchen?

I tend to agree that leaving the cabinets as is and changing the counter tops, along with the backsplash, will give you the most bang for your buck.

White with gray on the island. Works with your floor and the gray on the island will make your cabinets appear that much whiter.

Thank you all for your thoughts!

The idea of leaving the cabinets alone is growing on me.

But I do like the gray ( lighter gray ),blue or even white for the Island.

Any thoughts on a light gray/blue/white island and leaving the surrounding wall cabinets as is.

Or will it look awkward with island cabinets painted and the rest stained?

Another option is to paint the Top wall cabinets white and leave the bottom and Island cabinets alone and change the counter top.

I definitely agree with changing the backsplash and adding more light- perhaps 2 pendants .

Considering the off-white flooring tiles, what color counter would you suggest - White or

off-white? Does the counter have to match the flooring?

The material - Granite vs Quartzite?