I'd probably pick a stone first and then decide cabinet color off of that. Backsplash should be last, and then paint after that (if you're painting).

1. Countertop

2. Backsplash

3. Paint

4. Handles (makes a huge difference to replace them all and it's relatively cheap)

Love your flooring, by the way!

Pick a countertop you like first. then match your paint color for Cabinets to it. With that busy flooring, pick a rather sedate countertop. here are some quartz options

Ironbark

quartzite

I'd paint cabs first, install counter, you can paint walls after cabs/counter are done, since you will need to see how it looks in your lighting to get a proper match.

(it's so much easier to spray your cabinets when you don't have to tape off your counters or walls or tile splash. just make sure your cabinet color and counter color go well together)

now do your backsplash. that's always last

Pick your counter material, but paint the cabinets first before installing the new countertop. Backsplash last :)

Amateur here. I had the slab counter top installed first, then had the backsplash installed, and will paint the cabinets last (new hardware already installed since the existing cabinets didn't have any, but will be removed and reinstalled after painting). After living with the slab and backsplash for awhile, my cabinet color choice changed from my original plan, so I'm glad that I didn't paint the cabinets earlier in the process. It makes sense to paint the cabinets before installing the slab, but that's not how it worked out for me. Good luck with your kitchen remodel!

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Because my floors are busy I really want to keep eveything else simple and clean. Some type of white cabinet with oil rubbed bronze cabinet wear. I'm still clueless on the countertop, but something simple and white subway tile for the backsplash. This is my inspiration but I am not sure what kind of countertops these are. Anyone know?

I'm guessing they are quartz countertops - a very good choice for kitchens - Caesarstone Frosty Carrina is soft and good looking :)

I also agree with the no apron sink. Plain stainless or the undermount above for a timeless look would be nice. After the counters are complete, you may find you’re ok with the natural wood and a light, clear glass subway tile. Oak’s been around for over 100 years. Good luck!

I am becoming more open to the undermount sink. I know apron sinks can be difficult to install without doing custom cabinetry.

Ok. I have an updated question. My kitchen walls are Sherwin Williams Pure White. What would be a good white color for the cabinets. I want some contrast but not too much.

Contrast in Whites? Sounds strange to me. It may come off as you could not match them more than a contrast. Other than that you will need to choose between going in to the "cool" whites with a blue/grey tint or the "warm whites" with a yellow/cream tint. I think the direction you go should be based on what your counter and backsplash choices are. You don't want to go with a warm tone in your paint if your counter/backsplash mostly cool grey or visa-versa.

I thought we already went over this. You pick your cabinet color before paint color. Matching whites can be hard, so I'd suggest just using the same white, but in a different sheen. It will give you that contrast you're looking for.

@Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design you are correct but we had the walls painted as soon as we bought the house so the walls are SW Pure White. Thanks for the suggestion on changing the sheen! I had not considered that making a difference in the same color!

Floor choice is first, as that has to go throughout the whole home in an open concept. What are your choices to replace that busy floor with? A plain natural looking wood? A natural looking porcelain slate look?

London Grey- Ceasarstone

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Good luck with your project!

@Sophie Wheeler The floors are new. I like more of a modern farmstyle decor. Thats why we went with these floors. I guess these kitchens are similar to what I'm going for floor included.

@Carol Singletary good point. we may have to bite the bullet and have the walls painted again.

Is it common to have kitchen cabinets and the wall be the same color?

You can do them the same color and it will look OK, it's really all based on if YOU like it or not. If you do decide to paint the walls it would be a chance to tie a color that is in your counter top or flooring. If there is not a common color for both I would tie one from the counter first.

I'm thinking if everything is SW pure white with subway tile backsplah, black counter tops would off set the white and I would get a look similar to this? thoughts?

These kitchens seem to have one white running throughout...

Thanks for the advice @pdjh. We are having them professionally painted. I know we want simple white subway tiles for the backsplash but im not sure of the grout yet. I'm also concerned about the black counters with the dark floors but since everything will be such a stark white i think it might be ok and add the needed contrast.

I like the dark counters with the white cabinets. We are right in the middle of putting in our new kitchen and I also choose a dark counter to contrast with my white cabinets. Blue Pearl Granite is what I am doing. It is black with flecks of silver/gray and blue.

So another question, when we do the backsplash should it go all the way up the wall around the arch around the sink? Or...do we leave the arch blank?

Paint the cabinets first! Maybe darker granite with some gray in it would look nice! I would not extend the subway tile all the way up to the arch. Instead, find some wall decor that looks good there.

Alright guys I wanted to add in an update! The countertop, backsplash, and new sink are in!!! I love it. What color should we paint the cabinets now that you see the new updates? Should we stick with the same color as the walls?

What countertop did you end up choosing? It looks so nice with the oak cabinets? I have oak too and wondering what to put in.