We just closed on our home and will be (hopefully) completing all updates before we move in. The kitchen is spacious with a large island, but needs a facelift. I'm thinking SS appliances, pendant lights over the island, painting the island SW Pewter Green, leaving the cabinets white. Quartz countertops and maybe a butcherblock top for the island? It needs a backsplash, but I'm torn on where to end it because that wall goes into the opening of the sunroom. I love the wood fireplace and built-ins in the dining room. I would like to make the fireplace wall a focal point somehow. Have thought about board and batten on the back wall, but not sure how that would line up with the built-ins. Do I whitewash the brick or leave as-is? I definitely want to lighten up the walls. Looking for any and all suggestions. Thanks!