Post a to scale floor plan on graph paper here in jpeg format in a comment. IMO changing all the things you want to change would be better to plan a new kitchen from scratch. That giant fridge needs to go and replace it with a counter depth fridge for sure but really a new kitchen is what you should be saving your money for

Sounds like an over haul. Nothing wrong with white. any/every color is subject to high traffic.

I'd start with the rangehood/microwave installation and declutter the whole kitchen, evaluate the real needs vs. wants, even a fresh coat of paint to the whole space, walls and ceiling, before I dig into an overhaul.

SW Reserved White is a beautiful white with a green undertone, a fresh compliment to your floor and door. Great for low light spaces

I have no clue why white cabinet would be a problem in a high traffice kitchen. White cabinets are a perineal favorite in kitchens. The particular type of finish (no matter the color) can affect how well the cabinetry stands up to wear. As far as cabinet and appliance locations it would be very helpful if you could send us a to scale floor plan with dimensions.

I think your ideas sound really good with maybe the exception of adding an additonal small sink. I'm not seeing much room for that. Since you like the color of your tile, how about painting the cabinets an olive green color and adding brass or brushed gold handles. And then going with white or off white backsplash. Lots of differnt options for that.

Or you could just as easily go blue....

Whirlpool make a low profile over-the-range microwave that may work better for you than the standard size. - not sure how much space you have to work with.

Depending on how extensive you want to redo, you might want to remove the sofit. Then you get into moving electrical above the kitchen sink and repairing drywall. Not a huge undertaking, but still may be more than you want to do.

I like to have the fridge in a cabinet. They're easy to make if you (or a friend) have any woodworking skills.

You might also consider adding a kitchen runner down the center. That' selection will depend on what color you end up with for the cabinets.

The tiles are pretty. Since they are your favorite part, could you find a coordinating decorative tile to install when the old backsplash comes out? (I don’t know much about installing tile, would this even be possible?)

for the wish list and considering the style of cabinets I think you should show the overhead of the room the openings/ nearby spaces/ and the cabinet set up. What can be done to get a small peninsula/ L shape or U shape in the space ? .......to ultimately get the heavy traffic to cease coming down the middle of your kitchen.. Its not just looks when doing kitchen adjustments. when you said "changing lower cabinets for drawers"...is that a replacement or what..... are you wanting new cabinets? you could likely run with all new and get a much better space but show a sketch from above of everything

Thanks for all of your suggestions!

Here are layouts of the current space. There is a sliding glass door just to the left of the pantry, and to the right of the dishwasher is a wall running about 7'5" to the door opposite, which leads to the basement and garage. (Heavy traffic is due to that.)

I originally wrote "add a smaller sink" when I should have written "replace current sink with smaller model."

I'm hoping to spend in the $20,000 range. Wasn't planning to replace appliances until something kicks out on me (all are at least 13 years old), especially since my HVAC just went out this summer. (Thankfully before I made any major kitchen purchases.)

I can't see a way to save the backsplash, since I don't want to do the "both worlds" countertop/backsplash combo the previous owner did.

Willing to check the soffit to see if I can take it down. Haven't checked yet to see if it is hiding electrical or plumbing.

It isn't going to be a perfect world. Move it all /gut it or wait/save. You need new appliances for a good look. New everything. Better placement for function.

Get a nice big sink, the size changes nothing and you need the space beneath in a 36" door base and you will want faucet and sink centered on window.

( all other lowers? Drawers! ) Unload the d.w to drawers for all but glassware in upper cab. Left to right........

A 36" fridge, counter depth in a cabinet housing

24" d,w

36" sink base

15" trash pullout,

24" drawer base ( or 21 ...if you need jiggle /fill)

equals your sink wall.....

The range needs a safer locale, some set down and the pantry at current 36" is too large for your available space.

A hood would be great, but plenty of folks manage with a micro over the range.

OR....... do get a hood, and build into a 24 pantry with doors on very top, micro "built in", and all drawers below.

We're not seeing where you eat. For all we know? You move the whole kitchen: )

A more complete floor plan would be needed to advise. Meaning the entire living floor.

the space realistically would get bumped out for a larger more useable kitchen. However if your plans do not involve that at all.. and you plan to stay and the kitchen remains in this footprint..working w something like Jan's seems about it. I''d pare back the sink to a 30 in base cabinet...27 in sink is plenty w a dishwasher . I'd stick w 30 -33 inch fridge but french doors and good organization within. the low profile above range microwaves are actually good looking..I've seen them...nothing wrong w that. Pantry w slide outs @18 width would be plenty for me....these adjustments allow wider drawers and more counter. For two straight runs of your galley I would price out all new Ikea . You may be able to find a granite remnant as each segment of counter is not all that large.....you can use a bit of butcher block interspersed....Ikea has that too.... I think narrowing down the appliance sizes / pantry and sink sizes/ in a plan like Jan's to optimize work counters and base drawers will get you a realistic working kitchen given the constraint.

Can you use the blank wall at the end? Not sure what is through there...garage????

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It depends family and cooking habits!

There's three feet plus right of the sink and two feet left.

It often isn't worth the squeeze to reduce fridge but that can depend as well.

Stealing shallow space ( from above ) from garage?SUPER helpful if possible; configure as you wish!

Yes to IKea and get pro help with your design

Putting a 'nice big sink' in this space is folly. There's much less value in a small kitchen to a 36" sink and base. You give up highly functional counter work zone surface. And you have less run for your base drawer cabinets. You give up base cabinet drawer width of 12" for almost nothing of value. A 24" sinkbase can take a strap mounted 24" undermounted sink with a 21" interior width. More than needed to get anything you use daily washed. If necessary, place the sink off center on the window. Daily function trumps symmetry for non ocd people. Test things out with a cardboard box you can tape together at 21"x18"x9" deep. Everything you use regularly goes right in. even an 18x13 cookie sheet.

Here is an expanded top-down version of the space.

Expanded didnt post.

wait for the image to clarify before yo hit submkit:)

This is what you have

Just about ANY tweaks are better.....most important? Move the fridge!

You can do a smaller fridge, it must be counter depth, and the range can NOT be up against an entry door: )

Get a GOOD contractor, a Kd familiar with Ikea and save money until you can do it right.

FOLKS? Please use 1/4 " to 1' scale and graph paper with a ruler or straight edge. Remember walls have a thickness. Interior 4", and exterior generally 6"

Help us to help you: )!!!!! I need new glasses.

Thank you for the explanation of how you layouts should be graphed. It was my first time trying that, and I've never taken any classes or had anyone explain it to me. (My glasses didn't love the smaller grid, either.)

Put a counter depth frig where the pantry is. At the other end of that run put a 6" filler, your 24" dw and 24" sink base. Because you aren't using a big, bloated sink, you have a very functional 48" work zone to prep food taken from the frig right next to the sink. A wide 3 drawer base underneath. The window will still let in light, even if the sink isn't positioned directly in the middle underneath. Across, you have room for a 30" induction range with a hood between two wide counter work zones. 42" each. Wide 3 drawer base cabinets underneath. I would explore removing the kitchen door to the garage to simplify the space. You still have the exterior door to the garage.