Need help with kitchen
I need help updating the look of the kitchen. I would like to stain or paint the cabinets a dark color and maybe add a crown. I need suggestions on lighting and overall theme. What type of table do I need? What type of window treatments? Is it too small of an island? Do I need curtains or blinds for the windows by the table? What type of back splash? Can I add pendant lights? Would a chandelier over the table be too much? Any suggestions on lighting for the various areas of the kitchen that all flows? Please send photos and suggestions. Thanks.
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Your cabinets seem to be in good condition. If this was my kitchen, I would have the cabinets extend all the way to the ceiling (second tier). The upper tier could have solid fronts or glass fronts with lights inside. I would update the hardware.
Color: Perhaps choose one of the lightest colors from the beautiful countertop and have that color paint made with 3 parts color to one part white for the walls.
Counter/island: These look fine to me.
Window treatments: The floral valances seem out of date to me. I would remove them and the blinds at the kitchen window, as well. Then I would hire a drapery consultant.
Backsplash: Your countertops have quite a lot of visual detail and "motion." If this was my space, I might paint the backsplash with the lightest color from the countertop, in a semi-gloss or high gloss finish.
Lighting: The kitchen lighting looks like it could be made much more efficient for general illumination and task lighting. I would not use a chandelier above the kitchen table, because you have a formal dining room with a chandelier. Perhaps this is a place where pendant lights could be used. I am no lighting expert. I would hire a consultant for this.
That is what I would do. Take from this what you will.
Best wishes.