We had a pipe fail in our kitchen so now we get newly sanded and stained floors. The island cabinets had to be taken out so now I am considering painting the island and changing the island countertop to update the room. We also have a stainless backsplash at the stove that I am considering removing and adding a complimentary tile accent wall but not sure with the existing backsplashes how that might all work together. Here are some pictures before the demo. I don't love the edge detail of the slab - would it be odd if it was different from the rest of the slabs? I am also thinking of using concrete like the mantel of the fireplace which is in the same open floor room to maybe tie it together and give it a little more transitional flare? I am going to go either much lighter with the floors or more of a neutral, I want the orange color toned way out. I also would update the lighting a bit to make it more transitional. We are replacing the cream colored sink with stainless. Also the little cabinets on each side of the hood are useless, they don't pull out far enough and are not really big enough to put much in there. Any and all suggestions are welcome!!

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