Try changing out the lights to 4000k LED - that may help tone the gold down a bit (closest to natural light) and revisit.

Thanks.. actually I believe they already are. Both the bulbs in the centre fixture and the LED ring. Hopefully the under cabinet LEDs will improve it..

Hmmm - pics read very yellow on my monitor which is why I suggested 4000k. Also, there's not much contrast between soffits, cabs and flooring - everything sort of blends together which may have been intentionally done by previous owner. Can you paint the soffits the same as wall for a bit of contrast?

I would first address your lighting. See if you can add recessed lights in the main kitchen area to give you better light. I don't usually suggest painting cabinets, but if you are not changing the floors, I think it's your best option. The countertops look like granite, and they work well with your floors. I would paint your cabinets white, which will lighten the space, blend better with your white appliances, and break up all the brown tones. That is all I would change until you are ready to change the floor tiles. I think your other option is to change the floor tiles now, and keep the rest of the kitchen as is until you're ready for a full change. Changing the floor would really change the whole look of the space.

The first thing to change will be cabinet colour; then, either backsplash / wall; then ceiling fixture; then counter top. Unfortunately it will be a year or two till I can get the floor or any major structural or wiring modifications done.

If cabinets are all white, any suggestions for centre light fixture to swap out where this one is ?

Any suggestions for that space where the cupboard / stove end ?

This is all pretty new to me... I don’t have much precious experience as a starting point.

Thanks !

Here's a remodel we did to paint and reface old builder-grade oak cabinets like yours:

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-refacing-refreshes-a-family-kitchen-on-a-budget-stsetivw-vs~59964864

How long have you lived here and used this kitchen? My advice is not to do anything until you have a clear idea of your end goal. Doing things piecemeal can really add up only to find after the third change, you despise the kitchen's layout, for example.

That’s pretty cool. (Also I cant do anything structural that affects the outside since it’s a condo)

So, if Cabinets are all white, should the backsplash also be white ? If so then would I just awkwardly tape off the wall in line with the oven so the white all ends there, and that big empty area stays dark? Or do that white too ?

I’ve lived here 2 years. Other than a small island I’m pretty content with the layout.

Check out before and after section on this website. There are lots of kitchens like yours there. I have one myself and you really just need to make a few changes to improve the look. Once your under cabinet lighting is in you will know whether you like the dark backsplash. I would go lighter, however. Either paint cabinets or change the counters-the blended color make it look muddy - our need contrast. Definitely paint above the cabinets - too much of the same color. Here are a couple of photos of my kitchen to give you an idea. Good luck!

Here is another. Keep it clean and simple.

Which website is it ? Still, if I paint the backsplash not sure what to do where the cabinets / stove end..

Even these examples make me feel the gold overload. Other areas of the place have walnut so a very dark tone and different grain; trim is all white. Also the grain on mine seem all mismatched and that crap at the top reminds me of a 70s basement.

Is there an app that I can upload these to and virtually paint them !?

And with under cabinet lights on

Oh sorry you mean THIS website lol.

Yes,
Latest discussions, click topic and select from there before and after remodels.

Under cabinet LEDs came in. Pretty cool but not really achieving a significant change

That was a long week of eating out but I think it turned out well