Ooh, busy cabinets, backsplash and counters (two types). Quality paint jobs on cabinets are really expensive. Why not save for a bigger renovation? I think you might be happier in the long run. Congratulations on your new home!

Thanks! I guess my thought was that I’d like white cabinets even if we can eventually change out the granite and backsplash, so I figured that’s where I’d start. I’m actually fine with the style of the cabinets, just don’t love the current color. I also plan to change out the pendants. Here’s a photo of the whole kitchen if that’s helpful!

No sorry but white would not go well.

I have never seen these two granites paired together.

Can you show us a picture further back so we can see what you are dealing with?

Just posted one. Thanks!

Here’s an additional photo along with the other I posted:

Too many layout and functionality issues. Don’t waste 10K on the cosmetics of having those professionally painted. Put that into an account and wait until that grows 8x. Then fix the real issues.

Get rid of those green walls, then live there for a year or so to determine what you really want and what you can afford.

The granite on the perimeter is a very low end granite - popular twenty years ago. It clashes with the backsplash and violently with the island granite. If the budget only permitted one thing, I would replace the perimeter granite with an inexpensive matte black granite. I would also replace the pendants and paint over the green walls. And then start saving for a full kitchen remodel.

While I like shades of green, it is rather unsettling for that kitchen (and the other room showing further out). I would tackle paint first and then take your time to plan how you'd want to change and make it your own.

Agree with all other comments. The island granite is kind of cool and the cabinets look expensive/nice. My main concern is the stovetop there in a very narrow part of the island. Getting rid of the green walls might quiet everything down until you are able to do a full reno.

NO. A big fat NO.

Why?

Your buggy is ahead of your horse. First, either uy the house or don't. Second, If you do buy it? Live with the kitchen for a year. Good cabinet paint jobs are expensive. .....and NOT worth a dime until every aspect of the kitchen has been thoroughly considered.

You won't die. You can make a meal. Many meals. ......and first? Buy or do not.

There is a whole lot of overthink busy busy in here. Painting the cabinets will NOT fix that. Paint the walls and wait.

Wow, rough crowd today. Jessica, Congrats on your new home! Like children, they are money pits lol. I dont think i would paint the cabinets because its a huge undertaking and expensive if done right. The question to me is, How can you get this kitchen to a place where you live with it for a bit. There is a crazy amount of pattern going on there.Its amazing that the previous owners could even think up such a combination of stone! I would probably start with the paint, least expensive change, instant gratification. Maybe something that will neutralize the yellow in you cabinets. There are many posters here who are super knowlegable about color theory and paint selection, ill leave it to them. Change your lighting to a daylight color LED. Next least expense is that backsplash.Which isnt really that inexpensive, but in the grand scheme it is. Girl, you need to go with something simple. A plain, simple tile.To change that stone countertop without being able to professionally paint or replace the cabinets will surely be a very very big waste of money. your cabinets and counters should be chosen together. Really the backsplash should also be in that group but we are looking into patches right now. youre going to get A LOT of advice. Hang in there, some of it will be good. Best of luck.

My guess is that parts of this kitchen were done at different times. It’s possible, I suppose, that the owner fell in love with the island stone and thought it would match. Or that the original stone on the island failed and had to be replaced.
I agree with others. Don’t piecemeal this. I imagine this is not a cheap home. The kitchen is very functional. Find yourself a designer whose work you love and whose guidance you trust. Give yourself time to live in the house so you know what works and doesn’t in the kitchen and home. Then, and only then, renovate to make it work for you.

I have no idea what it’s called, but I 100% feel your pain. I bought a house a few months ago with a similar combo.

I think its called the 90s. It could be worse, my first home was Brady Bunch on steroids- 70s . It gets better.

Like others, I say paint the walls then wait. The kitchen may not be to your taste but the design choices actually seem to flow fairly well (at least in your photos). If you start messing with one element, it will inevitably expose some other element that ends up looking worse or even more dated. Better to live with it and save up to do the project right. Also, after living in it, you may discover other things about it such as the layout that you want to change.

Fry some fish and let us know how well that downdraft works please. That's why everyone suggests you live there first.

The granite on the perimeter is tropical brown. I do not know what the island granite is. Paint the green walls and save your money to do a complete kitchen redo. A bright white on those cabinets will not work with everything else in that kitchen.

Island granite looks like Bianco Antico. I would paint the walls SW Urbane Bronze. This will anchor the space and change the feeling of the space. It will also frame the view into the adjoining room. Then change out the pendant lights for larger, open gold ones that will update look. If budget permits, change out cabinet hardware to a gold streamlined look. Then live in it to determine what other changes are needed. Good luck. Happy Thanksgiving!!

I'd paint the walls a deeper tone (like Flo's suggestion ) & change lighting to something in a larger scale.

I would leave the cabinets, Paint the walls Revere Pewter and swap out backsplash for something more neutral. If you can swing it swap out perimeter granite for a solid dark granite or even laminate. Then live with the rest until you decide how you live in the kitchen.

I believe you need warmer wall color. Stay in deeper brown tones. Avoid grays.

I think the green kinda pulls it together and makes it look much fresher than one would expect from the individual parts.

The advice to wait is absolutely correct. @Flo Mangan’s less expensive do-them-now suggestions will make you feel better. And this kitchen should not be white with the two stone choices. I’m sure you are not thrilled so many of us think you need to wait, live with it, cook in it and spend time finding a kitchen designer. But that is the right thing to do. This will be a major job even if you just paint. the cabinets. As a new homeowner, you’ll have to spend money on things that are more urgent (report to us how many times you go to Home Depot and spent over $500) so this major project should be on hold. Paint the room to get rid of that green, then start ideabooks on Houzz. The kitchen is fine as is and probably functional.
Congratulations on your new home!

I believe the perimeter granite is also called Dakota Mahogany. I've had it in three kitchens. It's serviceable and takes a lot of punishment.

I suggest that you live with everything for at least one year. Your new house will require money for necessary repairs. Save your money up for when you can do the entire kitchen, not piece meal.

The counter top is Giallo Venziano. I used in our kitchen remodel of 2000. With a creamy white backsplash and natural maple cabinets. All the rage in the early 2,000’s. You’re gonna need a whole redo to get that cooktop off the island

So they actually look good with white cabinets. We painted ours and refinished hardwoods to bring it up to date. Then sold the house

So I think painting white would work. These are BM white dove

But it’s not cheap!

And the walls are Accesible Beige which would tone down tbe brown too

Your countertops are Dakota Mahogany granite. It is a really durable granite that will last a long time and not need much in the way of maintenance. I've had them in three homes to date.

If you want to change things up and get another five years out of the kitchen, I suggest you paint your cabinets a barely warm white, such as SW Alabaster or SW Creamy. Hire a professional and make them spray the doors and drawer faces. It won't be perfect, but it will get you a cost-effective result that will last long enough for you to work in the space and decide what you really need. Keep both counters. If it were me, I'd keep the backsplash, too. No need to do additional work that will need to be done again when you renovate later. It's all about getting the most mileage for your renovation dollar.