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Judy M You have a lot of wood going on with the floor and cabinets. A conversation with a local realtor to ask what buyers in your area are attracted to in a kitchen would be a good start.

In my opinion, painting the cabinets and adding hardware to the cabinets would go a long way. I would also ask the realtor what type of backsplash is most appealing to buyers.

It looks like a large kitchen with good storage, that's a big advantage.

Engrav's Decorating I think a tile backsplash would add value and I would also add some stainless steels knobs to your kitchen cabinets to give them a little update. By all means ask your real estate agent.

onthefence Judy said exactly what I would have. I think in some areas this type/stain of wood is still popular. And I think there are those who might prefer to stain a cabinet - which is a lot more work if they have to strip paint first.

The amount of storage and cabinetry you have is a major plus.

diyjames Since the cabinets look good, I wouldn't paint them, because once they're painted it's hard to go back and the next buyer may want them in wood color. Adding knobs and painting the backsplash may be a good idea though.

Manon Floreat I wouldn't do either, unless your realtor highly recommends it and you'll be able to recoup the cost. What I would do is stage it to the nines! You've got a nice kitchen. To mitigate the wood heavy visual, consider a tasteful area rug - way more economical than painting and installing a back splash.