Two questions--what is your goal in wanting to redo the kitchen, and what is your budget? If the layout works for you, you could get away with painting the cabinets and replacing the backsplash and counter tops. But you're still left with the floor which is kind of blah.

If you want to change the layout, then you really should wait and do a total to-the-studs renovation.

In the meantime, you could eliminate the items above the cabinets--find someplace else to store them. I would also repaint the trim in a softer color--the white is a very stark contrast to the softer beige in the floor and the backsplash.

The lighting could be better. You could replace the "boob" lights with a more attractive pendant fixture over the sink and perhaps recessed cans in the main part of the room.

Look at new refrigerators before you decide on a “built-in” for the old one. You will probably need all of that space for the new fridge. And if you replace any appliances, all or one-at-a-time, stainless steel is less harsh than black.

I don't have a large budget. I'd love to replace the appliances, but they still are in good working condition unfortunately so I'm looking to work with the "black". Is there any way to tone down the orange on the cabinets? I believe they are laminate so I don't think they can be stained.

I was thinking of painting the backsplash white, upper cabinets white and either leaving the lowers as is or painting them a darker color like gray. I'd also like to add modern cabinet hardware, either silver or black.

As far as lighting, I'd love to replace that too.