I love those suggestions - Thank You!
I’m not sure how to describe the glam thing- I just wanted it to look clean and homey. This is my inspiration

https://images.sherwin-williams.com/content_images/sw-img-kitchen-11-hdr.jpg

Your bump out area seating zone can be fabulous. I’d hire an interior decorator. The kitchen w some tweaks (Lighting mostly ) to its classic vibe is a good backdrop for what can be a magical adjacent section there. No I wouldn’t get out a ladder and start painting. Lighting/ window treatment /table and chair upgrade /floor /rug/ etc.

It this the look you're going for?

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as with the other comments, i think changing the light will make a huge difference. something such as this. Maybe add an elegant table runner? Some pretty demask? or maybe something with a little shine? Put some crystal candle sticks on the table?

Not a Pro.

I love your inspiration picture!

Start by using that wall color and getting vases with flowers, adding a tray. Some great window treatments. No shelf. Replacing your art with colorful art on the ship lap wall, like in your inspiration. New light fixture would make a big change.

One change at a time. Post as you go along.

Shiplap and glam do not work in my head. The big thing is the lighting address that before choosing anything . Ideally pot lights but at least remove what you have and replace with a nice track light bulbs in LED 4000K . Unless you are replacing cabinets leave the crown alone and no you do not paint it another color. Get rid of the word “art” and get real art and IMO just stick with farmhouse as far as style goes . Get a proper chandelier over the table no ceiling fans in DRs or kitchens . I would remove those blinds that are blocking light and view put some solar shades if you need heat and UV blocking and then some nice roman shades for nighttime privacy .

Thank you! This really helped. I’m going to take all of your advice into one and I’ll post pics. I’m looking to change the lighting right now- it should be a good DIY project 😀

What is your ceiling height? I think you can still do better than the crysrals one, it just doesn't read kitchen to me (and I love dripping with crystals!)