Post pics of the entire kitchen!

I'd focus on the backsplash , mostly. Personally would not change to black hardware simply because its different, but NOT an improvement , so Id skip it. I might wait on the sconces until the recessed lights were in but if all that will happen at the same time I'd go for mixed rather than all black as you show. but you dont mention under cabinet task lighting./ do that esp w new backpslash......

heres a backsplash [ pic 1] with the lighter maple type cabs.....then black hardware in [ pic 2 ] ...I dont think its worth the swap. sconces shown w softer glass shade / But if you do ceiling lighting plan and under cab task lights I might skip the sconces entirely ..... your wall color is just fine/ I'd keep it .

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Thank you for this! A lot of really great inspiration. I will rethink the black too. I have mixed feelings about that as well except that I like the contrast.

Here is a better view of the kitchen.

Thanks for these ideas! I have been on a journey for the past year decluttering and thinking more and more about organization and being intentional about placement. Still have a way to go but it’s where my mind is at these days. I’ll definitely play around with the groupings. And also looking at some neutral ceramic and subway backsplash ideas. Thanks again.

I'd love to see your progress/after pictures. I'm also in the process of moving things around to make room for the plants that have to come inside for the winter. I'm in the mindset that home decor should be changed/tweaked for function as required.

Maybe a rolling cart to house your appliances?

I think this light over your sink compliments your floor lamp.

Spend some money on roll-out shelves for your cabinets, to better utilize storage space and also have one installed under the kitchen sink . As far as sconces over the window/sink area consider recessed lighting. I am not tall but I have a tall family and a sconce might be too close to someone’s head for comfort.

I put these in our kitchen, as soon as we moved in:

Thanks for these ideas! A few roll outs sound great as I have a lot of appliances which I use all the time but I get tired of seeing them on my counter.

Ceiling isn’t high enough for sconce, it would crowd space.

I think a simple subway backsplash in a similar color as counter and run it to ceiling, love the idea of Roman shade in light color as well, make coffee station where colander is sitting, declutter rest of counter, find a different drop spot for office supplies, don’t hang anything on walls, lots of blank space in a small kitchen will make it look bigger! Would love to see what you do with it. Keep your cabinets neutral with existing hardware.

Thank for you this advice! I think that makes a lot of sense. Will definitely keep you all posted. This has been really helpful.