I would not alter the cabinets. The 12 y old paint finish is holding up well. I might do a different more simple molding on the top . You would inquire about the paint so you can match the cabs. Did they leave you this info in documents ? The hardware counter and backsplash is discretionary. Depends on what you seek to achieve. Consider budget and think of different options. Under cab task lighting would be an upgrade I would pursue before those optional expenditures/ unless it’s there.

I agree with Amber plus I would remove the focal backsplash above the stove; it is definitely dated. Then you can add a new backsplash to the entire area. The cabinet color and granite color appear neutral to me. Also I would invest in a rug to tie in the cabinets to the floor. The floor really pops for me and I see a lot of red/orange which conflicts with the cabinets. A soft rug to tie it all in might improve that. You have a great start!

That is a really nice kitchen. I agree that the colors seems off , at least in the photo on my monitor, the floor and the cabinet color is not harmonious and the cabinets to the counter as well. The counter kind of works with the cabinets, but you said you really don't like the counter. I don't know if that is santa cecilia ( if it is, it's the grayest looking one I have seen. it's usually a lot more gold yellow).

I think the other things you mentioned such as changing out backsplash and hardware are certainly doable. I love navy but I might wait and just see if you can find a nice rug as has been suggested to tone everything down. That and some other accessories on the counters.

Add under cabinet lighting, then bring in several samples of subway tile in varying shades of white. If you go too super white it might bring out the yellow tones in the counter top, which will fight with your floors. Wait on evearything else, except for the rug, a few years and see if this doesn’t work for you.

The kitchen looks good to me. I would be tempted to live with it for a while to see how the layout works for you. There doesn't seem much point making cosmetic changes until you know if there is anything more fundamental to might also want to do and then you can do it all at the same time.

Get a real kitchen faucet. You cannot even put a pot under there! Besides that, I agree the colors don’t all work together. I would probably ditch the granite as it bothers me the most. Takes up a lot of eye real estate. If budget is a huge issue, consider an all white Corian or something. I say that without having priced it but others on here have said they like it and it seems to not be outrageous. You spend so much in the kitchen that I wouldn’t want to be bothered with it all the time.

If you like the layout (which you will know after cooking in there for a while) then the cost of painting the cabinets professionally might be worth it. However, if you want this kitchen to start moving towards mid century modern, then save your money. Refacing the cabinets in flat panel doors would give you a more MCM and less traditional/transitional look. But for now, everything else you planned (except the granite edge change) sound reasonable. Keep your long term goals in mind and don’t spend too much now. Faucet, backsplash for sure. (Having a granite edge changed on site is not reasonable.) Just curious - any plans to refinish the floors or change those? The strong color is difficult to design around.

I love this kitchen.
Good eye about the faucet. I missed that but did see the pot filler which I have never understood. They make it easier when you have lobster or a huge crowd for a pasta dinner but just who is going to empty that pot? Hmmm. 😬. It’s interesting that they would upgrade to add that but put in a dinky bathroom type faucet.
I think this kitchen could be gorgeous if the granite was replaced with a white counter. Is there room for a small narrow island to bring interst to the center?

I also like the kitchen. A new faucet and hardware are easy fixes. A good paint job is not cheap, but it would allow you to change the crown molding.

Be careful about removing the granite backsplash. If the granite countertop was not well fitted to the walls, then there may be a gap which is not filled by the thinner tile.

The thing that jumps out at my the most is that the backsplash behind the stove doesn’t go with the cabinets or countertop. I agree with PP above - remove the 4” “lip” and fill the whole space under the upper cabinets and above stove with a simple backsplash with a light color that goes with both. I also think if you put a colorful (washable) rug down, it would cheer things up a bit.

Backsplash

Faucet

Lighting (it seems awfully cool/blue)

Cabinet pulls/knobs

Replace cabinet moulding if feasible

If you want to change the cabinet color to something that doesn’t have an expiration date, navy is not your answer. Besides, I don’t see it with your granite, which I definitely think you should keep. Are you amenable to a different color? Btw, Whoever repainted those cabinets in 2008 did a really good job it appears. If you decide to repaint, get that person’s name from the previous owners!

I’d skip navy, as you have to coordinate better with the granite as the floor has a strong impact and I think you have to tone down contrasts.

Change hardware, faucet, tile to subway. I’d leave moldIng and granite as is.

Yes to a new faucet!! I totally missed that.

I like your kitchen. I would replace crown with something simple. replace the counter with a white quartz and add a new backsplash. There are some reasonably priced quartzes (Cosmos, MSI) available.

I see a lot of high-end Parade homes showcasing a different tile behind the stove. The difference I see is they are not doing it outlined with a picture frame. Instead, it covers the entire area. A lot like yours in layout. Your tile is dated. The idea of an accent wall is fresh and current.

If you do white subway tile, I would consider an accent wall over the stove.