Install better lighting. There are lighting plan gurus here, I’m sure one of them will weigh in. It’s a pretty space.

I think the green complements the cabinet color. I'd focus on lighting (recessed, under cabinet, over island, over sink) and remove the valence on window.

I would paint the walls white like the trim...then the dark elements will take on a sharp contrasting role.....while the white will also reflect the natural light ...relieving the darker feel from the green walls that really just absorb the light

I would also add a longer runner rug with a colorful pattern..between the island and sink...using a wool rug that has substance and weight ....adding another level of quality to the room....

Great - thank you everyone! I never thought about the light situation. This is a recent home purchase, and I am gathering information before move in day. Pictures updates to follow. :)

Consider painting out the black trim at the top of your cabinets ...maybe green like your walls which is a lovely color. Change your wall art for something big and with color!

I agree about lighting. I like the green, but possibly a lighter shade of green.

Also, your kitchen is not small. I think though the island makes the space looked a bit cramped, although it really is not.

I agree with threers about painting the black trim. I'd also switch out the microwave to a SS one or a hood would be better if possible.

Last thing is to change the island lighting to pot lights when you work on the lighting plan.

I would have upper cabinets painted a creamy white, paint walls SW Sagey, no window treatment and see if you can change island top to same as perimeter. Also, new light fixtures and ss microwave.

The dark color of the cabinets' crown molding is a huge culprit. Suggest you remove it. If desired, buy new crown and have it stained to match cabinets.

Agree that the black crown on your cabinets should be changed. Use the same color family as your walls, the green is great.I also like the idea of a longer runner on the floor. Then just add something living in a ceramic bowl , possibly being raised on a cake stand on your island and I think you will be good to go.

Congrats on new house!

Having said that my suggestion is to live with it for 6 months, get the feel of it, say hello to one another and then make changes.

This is a pretty kitchen:) I personally would lighten the wall color, but that is because I am not really a green color person, though I see nothing wrong with it. My big change would be the over the range microwave to a vent hood - more possible since the microwave looks older - I think appliances are slowly being transitioned to stainless and microwave and dishwasher are still working so not changed out. The black on the trim is OK, not really something I would want but I could live with it as I am not sure that is an easy change. You might need to have new trim stained to match cabinets and that could be more pricy than it is worth - just depends. Here is my wood kitchens idea book for possible wall paint colors:

https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75202366/list/wood-kitchens

I have a similar kitchen layout. I added under cabinet lighting and I love it! I actually only did between sink and range - but that is my major prep area and it is so helpful.

Your kitchen and the green walls are lovely. I'd replace all the unnecessary black bits such as the upper cabinet trim, wall decor, floor mats, and island chairs. Toss the window valance. Think about updating the light fixtures as others have suggested.

If it's in your budget, I would remove the black trim and do something like this above the cabinets:

Can you change the island counter to something light/white? I’d paint the currently- black trim white. As much as I love green, this green seems a bit dark, but better lighting may fix that. Unless your over-the-range microwave has a vent that actually vents to the outside of the house, I would put a micro on the counter and install a true exhaust vent.