I like what youve done so far. Honestly, i wouldnt add a backsplash- the short backsplash you have looks good and i doubt the cost/benefit of adding to it.

I too am getting into the cream trend. One i plan on sampling soon is Seashell by Ben Moore. You might check it out.

i dont have an opinion on the wainscoting. i think it depends on yiur household. Stained is much less maintenance than painted.

Im also into the cafe curtain thing and recommend keeping that style window treatment.

No to corrugated metal anywhere.

Maybe your patio doors could be the place to bring in a green paint color you like.

Agreed. I’d faster change the countertops than the backsplash.

I also think I’d go with gold or nickel hardware instead of the black.

Bring black in someplace else if you like that look….

New lighting will make worlds of difference

I’d also try and see if you can add an end panel to finish off those cabinets.
Or even some more beadboard.

In terms of paint. I think I’d skip the green.
I’d bring green, black and creams in with accents. And decor.

Chair cushions, curtains, lighting, plants, coffee machine, vases…..

Your house is so charming! My reaction was the same as the others in forgoing the backsplash, get inexpensive lighting and replace the counters instead. You don't have a lot of counter and replacing with Formica, which has some amazing choices these days, would really update the look.

I like BM Manchester Tan.

A green would be nice too.

You the 4 inch backsplash already, so I would just paint it.

I never even thought about new countertops but what a great idea. Any countertop color suggestions?

I agree with all the great suggestions you already got. One other thing to consider, I’d paint the door and it’s trim on the back wall the same color as your wall paint.

with counters never being super cheap....and being a partial reno , I would get the budget set and plan to stick w that.. / you basically know the sq footage if there is no change like a peninsula or overhang etc. . You'll know then if you are dealing w formica/corian vs. granite . [I think thats what youd start with] Go to Lowes and bring the swatches and then walk through the local granite/stone yards. You can do about anything as far as looks ....the lighter or 'white granites ' would interest me but not certain what pricing you'd encounter.

White bass countertops with minimal veining.

The local granite and stone yards should quote you a per-foot, installed price so that you can calculate what it might cost. Might be fun to go looking - those stone yards are fascinating.

I have very old dark stained oak cabinets with marble tops I did before 180 formica came out. If i were doing it today I would look into 180. Lately my favorite pintrest kitchens are stained woods. here are a few idea for counters and look how much new lighting fixtures can up date a space.