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I would personally leave the wood and add a very stark white subway tile as a backsplash, and if you can afford it a white countertop. I think this would tie in the White Island and lights nicely.

How about a stark white chair at your desk, and maybe a few white accessories on the top for interest and organization. ( something to hold pens, pencils, magnets, paper lips) maybe file boxes or letter holders, a plant in a white ceramic pot( real or faux) Again, no need to paint the desk.

The island is too white. Repaint it the wall color in gloss.

IMO the white island id the elephant in the room. If upgrading is the plan wait until you can do new cabinets all those base cabinets should be drawers and all the rest are pretty dated looking , the desk area is really not something that is planned in new kitchens and really dates yours. You should be looking at upgrading the lighting for sure you need pot lights all LED 4000k and if that can’t be done right now then a 5 head track light same bulbs LED 4000K.Until you can redo this space I would now add some stark white pottery on the counters maybe even cannisters . Next time you either choose to have a different color island cabinetry or a different island counter but not both. A counter depth fridge and a nice set of true pullout pantries where the desk is.

I wouldn't redo the island. I would wait a bit and complete the floor and see how the tone is within your space. Removing the desk would give you an opportunity on that side. It's about 6-7 feet left of fridge. Cabinets at about 350.00 or so per linear foot to place new w drawers/counter added in would not be so much . Maybe 5000.00 and go w the white to align w island. then I'd remove some of the uppers on the L area and do a white backsplash. There is a lot going on at the ceiling and it is not a high ceiling....the white has it's place ..you can work w it. the fridge side is the opportunity and will be a big improvement, aesthetically, and for use too.... Some adjustment on that L part will make things fall in line better. You could make the case it's all dated and pull everything out but you seem to want to work w what you have. Dont get rid of the white...work more of that in. Get floor done first.

I would repaint the island an arts and crafts type “down” color, and chage the light fixture in that arts and crafts direction. I would either paint the white door the same new color as the is or maybe the same color as the wall or a shade darke,pr, or leave it alone. Just in general I would add organic touches like tablecloths or runners, mixing bowls, pitc that fit with the new tone. It’s a perfectly nice family kitchen.

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The cabinet fronts are dated (curved tops) so painting them won’t really update anything; you could re-face but that may cost more than new ones. Maybe change the hardware. Address the lighting. If you are keeping the White Island then change countertop and backsplash to a whiter version you could find the Cloe-type tiles that have variations in the white such that some are creamier. At help tie in the warmth of the wood cabinets. Can you remove the desk area? That dates it too. Even just flat counter space would be better. Just some ideas if you are not completely re-doing it.

I would not repaint the cabinets.
I would do flooring first. Then wait. Ideally I’d say to sand and restain the cabinets. Sand away the line in the middle. New hardware. New backsplash, countertops and lighting will make a huge change.

Agreed, the style your cabinets have some elements (the arch in the door, breadbox, tall cab next to fridge, desk) that make me think they’re not worth the trouble and $ of painting. I would consider different overhead lighting and under cabinet lighting.

I agree, to wait until the floors are done. I would definitely not paint the cabinets. The white island, doesnt look quite right to my eye either. However, you may be able to tie it all in with a white backsplash and new counters. Just wait until the flooring is done before you do anything else.

I would do a brighter backsplash, which will also help the very white island be more at home, and more/updated lighting. I wouldn't get into stone or more paint. Add some accent color via a rug, some towels, or maybe brighter art. Done! :)

Hang any pendants a bit lower, and maybe supplement with a can light right over the sink for task lighting.

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