Start with the New to Kitchens thread, then post your layout. I know you’re here for color advice, but it’s the right way to begin. Welcome.

@eam44 Not to jump this thread but where is this New to Kitchens thread? I see New to Gardening but that's it for "New to" topics. I'm interested 'cause I will be doing a kitchen soon, too.

you're fine on the 3 you have tagged.

you haven't posted enough info though. You're getting cabinets from where?

Since you say you're a total novice, why don't you call in a kitchen designer who can go over some ideas for you?

Are you keeping the same flooring?

as for your island, you want one level but how to you want laid out? currently you're on a diagonal.

if you do a rectangle island, how do you want it to face?

what about the soffit over the current cabs? you plan on removing that or getting taller uppers?

What about a pantry?

you have plenty of space but I don't think your current layout is maximizing the space.

take a pic from the other side/angle

Don’t mean to highjack this thread and I apologize. Does anyone know where to find the barstools in the second picture, the brass and upholstered seat. i have been looking, seems like forever, for the stool like these.

Mgs it’s always floating on pages 1 or 2! HERE IS A LINK TO IT.

I agree with Patricia. You will need to start from scratch when you have a new plan and a budget. This looks as though the kitchen was done in the 1970’s and I’m wondering if you live in Florida?

@DiannaR, those are nice counter stools. They have a retro/vintage look to them. Have you tried using those words in your search? If all else fails, perhaps you can customize something on the market? Chrome can be painted, cushions made/reupholstered, etc. Here are a couple I found that had a similar feel:

Wayfair - chrome retro swivel stool

Amazon - HBSTOOL adjustable leather counter stool

ETA: This one is missing the flare base but has the brass base: Kathy Kuo Home - Norell

(would have messaged you directly but the Message option is not available on your profile page)

Good luck in your search!

Hi, Guys. Just bought the house yes in Florida. Which I could get a kitchen designer Beth, but trying to reno on a budget. There is a huge separate pantry, so that is covered. We bought unfinished shakers cabinets to be-installed. the soffits I would love to remove, still fighting with my husband over that one. The black thing sticking out, apparently recently they had replace the appliances and oven and microwave don't fit as well as the one that were there before. We had bought white granite with grey veins for the counter tops. definitely changing the lighting over the island

This is another angle.Planning the redo flooring in home to hardwood