maybe explain what has to be done due to condition. is the floor in bad shape......is the counter chipped or something wrong? what is the stripey stuff on the backsplash.. wallpaper? so that has to come off.......I dont mind the yellow with the existing floor and counters.....you could remove the stripey material on the backsplash and paint white. what I'd do for sure is get the ceiling painted w white ceiling paint and spend on a lighting upgrade. The strong yellow is unique.....with a white corian counter [ or similar] and white tile backsplash and just leave the floor alone , youd have a simple aesthetic which is the best coordination w the yellow in my opinion.

simpler backsplash would be my preference...butcher block counters is your choice but other things would work too.

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Love the yellow and beadboard! i think UK has better lino options than what’s available in the US (several really great cottage-y lines) but not sure what you could actually get your hands on - a fresh new floor would be great, but perhaps the right rug could take you pretty far

https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/linoleum-flooring

FWIW Hudson & Vine has great vinyl mats in retro colors & patterns, tons of sizes - it might work to paint the lino (watch youtube for right prep) and then cover with vinyl mat

eta i might think about wooden knobs for hardware like your inspo pic or maybe chrome - something more classic amd not too blingy

Paint will wear off in heavy traffic areas such as in front of the fridge, sink, and stove.

In the 1970's, sheet vinyl was often highly patterned in colorful tile looks. Other popular choices were light colored terrazzo and light-to-medium wood patterns.

I love your plans. My 1963 kitchen is kind of the inverse of yours, with yellow walls and white cabinets and white beadboard wainscotting, also grey-speckled corian countertops. It’s a north-facing so the lighter colors work well. The one hated feature is the white ceramic tile floor. When we moved in I swore they’d be gone in a month, but here we are 20 years in. My intention has always been a grey-and-white checkerboard linoleum (or sheet vinyl). Anything but ceramic tile with grout lines. It is classic and fresh-looking.

I’m also on the lookout for copper hardware. The existing hinges are copper but the knobs are brushed nickel, which is nice but I’m dreaming of copper. All the copper I see, though, is burnished or too brightly shiny. Keep us posted on THAT search! I may just go for the brightly shiny, I suppose.

Looks like new lighting is needed. IF I were doing butcher block I would check out lookalikes in formica or ? I know there are others. i had a butcher block island, it didn’t look that good even after having it refinished. i know many on here recommend it, but it didn’t work for me.

Not sure why your ceiling is grey, but that and the dark stripey walls make the room look very gloomy IMO. Paint them all white to lighten the room. Similarly your floor should be reasonably light coloured- I like the idea of the checkered linoleum in light grey sand white. I personally don't think that yellow quite goes with your countertops, but perhaps if you get more white in there it will be less obvious.

Was going to suggest checkerboard too.

You can even paint it checkerboard

Seems like you have cheery plans for this nice space.

I'd never want to have to clean a beadboard backsplash. I'd just get a counter with a 4" lip as you have and paint the splash white.

I'd do a checker board pattern on the diagonal for your floor. I'd think painting your floor will not last for long. But, why not paint a sample area and live with it for a while and see how it holds up. If you are really on a budget, paint the floor, and let it get you through until you can save up for a replacement floor. A lot people on here like Marmoleum flooring.

You kitchen is never going to look as bright because of your black appliances. To help fight that, I'd at least invest in better lighting to help brighten the space. You can check out painting appliances, or appliances skins too.

Will suggest think brick floor tile for your kitchen although I will suggest that you stay away from the redder or pinker colors and tend toward the whiter and beige colors.

I'd look into Forbo Marmoleum for the floor. It's a natural product made with linseed oil, and comes in tons of colors and patterns.

Is your ceiling really gray or does it just appear that way because of the lighting?

Love your inspiration photo!

Here's another very pretty yellow kitchen:

This type of "schoolhouse" light fixture would look great in your space!

I also think white appliances would work better than black or stainless.

^ we had a cottage kitchen with a single fixture years ago and had them increase the wattage and then we put it on a dimmer so we could have tons of light in the space or knock it back (fixture was from rejuvenation)

gah I love a yellow & white kitchen 😍

lots of ideas to check into. i would consider swapping the large pantry cab doors for a more detailed look. the unit is useful I'm sure but on the bulky side and the location is visually dominant. something else there for the fronts would appeal to me. I'd put beadboard there as opposed to the backsplash...lots of profiles easily available and will work w the slab doors elsewhere.... if the insides are generous and well laid out [ upgraded to sliding rollouts??] I might remove the cabinet across with no door...put open shelves there w charming brackets. A bit of open shelves is great in the right situation.

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some open shelves instead of the cab w no doors...add a little character with brackets/ choice of material / tile up there?? / add a sconce there since lighting needs attention

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