Are you happy with the cabinet and wall colors?

wall yes, cabinets not really. They are fine, but I was thinking of painting the island

Well I think your kitchen looks so much more updated with the changes you made-- and the removing the box light and hanging those pendants really worked out great.

thank you. I don't like how the current backsplash looks checkered. i was thinking a smokey antiqued light blue subway tile backsplash

What you have now all ties together nicely. That said, if you don’t like something and have the resources to change it, go for it. It’s really a matter of your preference, not any need to make the space look good.

Just make sure you don’t make choices that box you into having to change more than planned or wanted.