is that really an island or a peninsula?

either way, it's a very large part of the kitchen.

What's the quartz look like and why only on the back portion? I don't think quartz there and the current counter on that large portion would look right. No need to paint it a diff color.

(need larger pics that show the entire kitchen)

and why plain white tile? so you're getting white, on top of white on white??

right now your have your hinges exposed (and they're dark) w/dark hardware. bringing in all white is going to make those really stand out. at least w/your current granite the colors go together.

This actually looks fine and works w/everything you have.

Do you really like your layout? if so, and the cabs are good quality, you could reface the doors and get hidden hinges. And as a bonus, you could get rid of the arches in the upper doors

what is the goal you're trying to achieve by switching your current counter to White Quartz?

You have a lot going on that maybe doesn’t all seem to work well togerher. Modern stools and traditional cabinets. Granite counters and stone backsplash with different tones. I suggest trying to limit your mixing and matching as much as possible. Mixing and matching can work, but my inclination is that you love mixing things up and may need that to be tempered. I don’t envision white quartz working well with your stone.

So you're planning two different countertops and want to paint the island (? peninsula) something different than the other cabinets? I wouldn't do that. I'm not even sure how mixing granite and quartz will look, but don't make it busier by adding in two different cabinet colors. My preference would be on replacing the arched panel doors vs replacing the granite.

Fix the angle. Dont spend money on quartz with anything in those pics. It’s not up to the level to deserve it. Live with it until you can invest in a bigger, real, fix.

Thanks all for the feedback.

I agree the cabinets are dated insofar as they have the arches. They are of good quality and it never occurred to us to resurface them. The impetus for this was our attempt to match the current granite (which we like) and wrap it on the counters which do not have granite to create continuity. The previous owner put the granite in around six years ago and now the granite with the same name is more gray.

We are open to ideas. We thought the quartz (titled Calcutta Venice) has a subtle grey swirl in it. We thought the glass subway tiles would look more contemporary than the stone that’s up.

On a reasonable budget, what would you suggest to get the biggest bang for the buck? The big island / peninsula is useful with a big family.

Perhaps try a darker granite. Dark gray or black, to coordinate with the black in your current stone. I think the fake veining in that quartz is going to stand out like a sore thumb alongside your current stone. Or the current stone will become the sore thumb.

Ok, so you're keeping the cabs as is? what about refacing them for an update? (to get rid of the exposed hinges and arch) Would that be worth the cost to you?

This is your quartz?

It's rather modern looking. to be honest, you really should upgrade your doors if you want this and the glass tile splash. You're putting 2020 transitional countertops/tile splash, on 20-25 year old dated traditional cabinets. (were they always white or were they oak and then painted?)

Found a pic of it w/similar cabs like yours.

and here are two others w/more modern cabinet styles.

(very easy to get these shake doors refaced onto your existing bases)

It's very nice with the right cabinets!

This is a nice color too. just think if you painted your cabs and got new doors.

you could do a two tone color w/the white and this Griege color, which would look great w/your flooring.

You wouldn't have to do the drawers, just the doors. why not call in a Pro Kitchen cab specialist and get an estimate on painting and new doors? I had it done w/mine and the new refacing wasn't the expensive (don't go through home depot or lowes)

Yes, new backsplash.

Would not paint island or replace granite.

Maybe use soapstone for desk area.

Update chairs, ideally same style, at island and desk.

I’m confused. You keep saying “island.” There’s no island pictured - there’s a peninsula pictured. Are you wanting to add an island, replace the peninsula with an island, or is there already one existing out-of-view?

Your windows are lovely, by the way.

Sorry for the misuse of the word - I’d never heard of the term “peninsula” in this context. The structure in the middle with the sink (and the stools lined up) is what I’m referring to.

Now we are questioning our quartz choice - it didn’t strike us that the modern look of it and the glass backsplash wouldn’t fit with the cabinets. You’re suggesting replacing the upper doors (with the arches)? Hidden hinges everywhere? We have a lot of drawers....

You definitely have an island, not a peninsula. I’m all honesty, I think what you have now looks good. It could be updated or prettied up, sure. But I think if you start making changes it’s going to have a water falling effect of project creep, where one thing will need changed after the next. So unless you have a big budget and a desire to change a lot, I think it makes good sense to let it be.

Beth H...do you know the name of Greige on pic you posted above?

If we refinished the cabinet doors, what would you suggest? A shaker style? It seems only the top ones with the arches are objectionable to the group here and the hinges. What stands out about them which you think needs correcting before adding quartz?

Your house is really beautiful! I love those windows with such a nice view and the living room shelves so much! I think the kitchen, while not "new", really is nice too, and the different counter area you have now doesn't really stand out at all. I agree with the others that I would save my money until (or if...it really doesn't look bad at all!) I wanted to do a total update with drawers, etc. and think through any other changes that I felt would function better.

Jiddie,,,look at Revere Pewter and Kayla Payne. It's a very similar color to that one.

https://www.paintedbykaylapayne.com/revere-pewter-cabinets/

Joshua I never said you had to change anything. I was merely commenting that by changing out what you have to those new quartz counters and glass backsplash, your current partial overlay arched doors and hinges will look extremely dated w/it. I said that if you want to update the look, then spend the extra money and update the cabinets as well.

here are exposed hinges on the left, replaced w/shaker style on the right.

Ditto here. full overlay shaker doors w/european style hinges. (soft close too)

As for what June explained about the rest, also true. the angled peninsulas do take up a lot of space. Sometimes it's the best option for that particular kitchen, but most of the time it's not.

Here's one angled penin that seems to fit the space and looks well done.

I can't really see you're entire space in one photo, (I know you posted several, but it's hard to see how the angle fits into the rest of room)

but could the angle be redone in an island?

If so, then maybe it's something you'd like to consider.

here are some before and afters

another island shot BUT notice the upgrades. double cabs up to ceiling (c next pic) full overlay shaker doors, new countertop like the one you wanted. See how much better it looks here?

to eat up the gap, you can do a lot of different things. above is one, or something like this is another.

glass door covered 2nd cabs is another idea. If you notice this one, the hinges are still exposed but the door style is updated.

Here's another before and after to show you the double cab to the ceiling, New door style, new countertop, a larger island w/their sink, and tile splash.

as for layouts, could you swing an island or a straight peninsula ?

If all you want is a new countertop and tile splash, that's fine. I may look at some other choices though if you want to keep your current cabinet and layout. Spending 4-7K to upgrade this one part, may not be the best option for you.

Beth - great feedback and tips. Thanks for taking the time. I see what you mean. As for the center structure - it’s not attached to a wall. Doesn’t that make it an island rather than a peninsula? I’m trying to visualize what you mean. Is it the size or the angled shape that gives pause?

We couldn't see how yours is based on the photos you posted.

peninsula is attached on one end. island means it's floating free from all other surrounding structures. see if this helps.

these two are angled islands.

these two, angled peninsulas

Regular peninsula

Peninsula and Island

is yours more like this? or angled more?

Here you go.

ah, much better. since we can now see both ends, you do have an angled island. sorry for all the confusion on that!

does it all work for you? it looks like you have room to do a regular island, w/your sink/DW, and maybe a small overhang.

Or, you could easily make that island into something like this. (not w/these chairs or heavy leg supports, just the softening of the sharp angles and giving you an overhang)

otherwise you have plenty of other cabinet storage. You have so many doors. If I had your kitchen I switch out those doors for drawers

I recently had mine painted. I moved my over-the-stove top Microwave to beneath my wall oven:

But can you see all of the large drawers under the stovetop and to the left of it?

I also have two large drawers on the one side of my island. (those were also made when I had these painted. it used to be two open shelves there)

It would be easy enough to modify yours as well. remove your micro, put down in the lower portion, get a nice vent hood, and switch out those 3 lower doors (to the left off oven) to large pull-out drawers

Or, since you do have the storage, what if you decided to redo your doors, and vent hood (moving your micro) and do something like this on the wall w/your range? Not the green color, just the vent hood and open shelving.

It's one less are you'd have to worry about refacing the doors, or taking the cabs up to the ceiling. you can make these shelves and install them yourself (they're actually very simple to do) and just have an electrician wire the spot for some sconces. The hood would prob cost you 600-800 for the insert, and whatever a carpenter would charge you to make the vent cover.

Do you think your current set up works well w/everything you currently have? or what don't you like that you want to switch out those two items? The grays seem to work w/the room.

What if you did a something like soapstone or a charcoal quartz

a new backsplash tile, switched up the hardware, and got some under cabinet lighting? would that be enough? If you sprayed all your hinges to matte nickel, got new handles in nickel instead of the ORB, would you like that? Like this one. see the nickel hinges and the handles instead of knobs?

this is polished quartz in a medium gray.

then you could do a nice Calacatta like this one (I have the same marble tile in mine). It will work w/the new counters and your flooring

You still haven't said why you wanted that particular Venice quartz, and I haven't see the tile you're wanting to use either.

If you decide to rework your island, could you reuse the granite from it to fill in granite at your desk area (where it’s a white something now), and then only get a new stone for the island? Seems like your current granite looks nice against the all white cabinets but starts to seem busy on the island. If I were going to keep it I’d prefer it on the side counters then the island.