The wood of the cabinets doesn't look right with the floor (clashing browns), so I would paint them. Did you just replace the floor? You shouldn't do a tile backsplash unless you remove the backsplash of counter material you already have. What is this space? Is it part of your kitchen or dining area? Can you post a picture of the rest of the room? Whatever you do should fit with everything else.

The floor was just laid and we painted the walls in repose gray (except the back area in blue which I have a patch currently drying from removal of a telephine outlet). Rest of room is pretty blank except a window on 2 sides. it is basically a small dining toom with this odd area that will just have a coffee bar area created for guests. The darker brown running through the floor actually matches the cabinets the lighting wasnt great, but the plan was to paint them hence the swatches in the middle.

I can't see the color swatches clearly, but I would paint just the back wall and the cabinets all the same color, probably the dark of those shown. set it up as a coffee bar.

If you decide not to paint the cabinets, I’d look for a peel and stick wallpaper to put above and below the uppers that complements the rest of your decor.

I would paint the cabinets. They don't look quite right with the new flooring. Then use a peel and stick tile backsplash. Lots of choices, low committment.

I agree that paint gives you the most options but what does this relate to - an eating area? Kitchen? Or is it in the eating/dining area?

Its a small dining area. Imagine a 10 x 12 room with a window on two sides on outer walls and doorway to kitchen on other side has a door to basement and this small bump out area with cabinets and counterspace for what I will use for a coffee nook. I plan on using this 2/2 for STR and for friends & family to have a place they can stay at when visiting from out of town.

I think this looks great. I wonder what color that blue gray paint is on these?

It’s probably impossible to get an accurate color match of paint on an online image with altered lighting, but here’s a start to your search for the right color for your space. This is from Benjamin Moore.

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It looks like you already have a 4" backsplash with the countertop, so unless you remove that, we don't recommend using another tile. However you could look at painting the area and the cabinets. Here are some ideas for you, without knowing how the area is used and if it's near the kitchen.

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Measure your countertop and see if you can find a beautiful remnant at a stone yard. Removing the current countertop and 4” backsplash will really change the space. Painting the cabinets will take time and when the cabinets are “fresh” the countertop will not feel right.

Doing those two changes will give you a lovely space. Adding pretty hardware (like the last picture of the navy blue cabinets) will also make a big visual change.

You may find your remnant big enough so that a small, not expensive, matching backsplash can be part of this renovation.

Thank you!