Great thanks!! I really wanted a white kitchen but I’m stuck with this for now so I’ll have to make it work!

If you want a white kitchen paint the cabinets white! Add can lights and turn the existing lights into larger airy glass pendants if they're already centered over the island - if not your electrician can move the junction boxes. Put in a oval pedestal table to better take advantage of the space, with a larger chandelier over the table to bring attention to the area. I would add a roman shade over the sink window to help extend the window up. Stick with a simple white subway tile backsplash, you could do a beveled or handmade tile to help it be more special. Also, you could move the microwave and put in ceiling height wood clad range hood to help break up the line of cabinets and make a focal point. You could mount the new microwave under the cabinets where your coffee maker sits, or have a cabinet maker hide it under the counter on the island.

There is so much potential here! Just make sure your new whites work undertone wise with the existing floor.

Your existing flooring is going to be a concern. It is looking cream/yellow/white?? With white quartz, you can do a interesting backsplash with color or texture. But you will have to make sure whatever you select, works with color of quartz. Many are surprised with "whites" because what appears white alone, when placed next to other "whites" all the other tones come through. So, get a good sample of the quartz and take it shopping with you for backsplash. A Carrera style look in the backsplash with some beige tones could help tie all the cabinets and flooring tones together. Are you locked into white quartz? A soapstone style granite such as Virginia Mist, would look really great with existing other elements AND you could do a white or offwhite backsplash. Your backsplash will be more of a bright element than a countertop in your kitchen.

Hello Hoda, there are many variations of white quartz. Have you selected one as of yet and if so can you please post a photo.

Before moving forward with other things for the space such as your backsplash if you have not chosen the counter top material. I'd get that quartz pinned down and installed and then select a backsplash and lighting. One never knows what a backsplash will really look like until the counter is installed.

The floor is a brown tone? Are the lights both over the island left and right symmetrically? Sorry, from the photo one looks like it is more in the space at the edge of the island and partially over the walk area at the sink. Just the angle of the photo perhpaps.

The center photo has tile flooring somewhat like yours and much worse natural light. Just a great alternative to jumping on the white quartz train where it might not be the best choice to pair with your cabinets and flooring. I would work with the existing cabinets rather than mix and mismatch.

I like your kitchen. I think you can make a great space. After you change your counters and backsplash, What about new light fixtures that are a bit more updated? Maybe new hardware. What is your furniture style? Do you have a color you like for the backsplash tile? Perhaps instead of white going with something bright?

Here are a few ideas...

I like this light fixture and the countertop

THis table might work

The dark countertops that Flo is showing would be very pretty!

Dark countertop would blend in perfectly. Adding in a backsplash with some pattern would be a great complimentary piece.

Thank you all for the great ideas.

So we have not moved into the house yet the pictures I sent where from the listing.

The pictures below captures the feel of the house. The kitchen opens onto the family room. The fourth picture is the furniture that we purchased for the house (including the coffee table). The fifth picture is what I am going for for the kitchen. I feel the house (mostly the depressing paint colour which we will repaint) needs some brightening up in the kitchen. Painting the cabinets is not in the budget but the current colour is classic I. The light fixtures will be changed - I will be going for 2 - 4 light Hanging lantern pendants on the island and a six light one for the breakfast table (sixth picture). In my current home I have a dark counter top (blackish) and I don’t like it. I’ve always like the sharp look of white (ish) quartz. I was leaning towards subway tiles but i don’t want anything to busy. Let me know your thoughts

Picture 5 and 6

Ok. Got it. I like the idea of two open lanterns. Might look at the new aged gold versions of this.

Love the idea of lanterns depending on ceiling height I’d do two decent sized lights vs more. The Darlana by Visual Comforts is a very nice lantern. That being said sounds like you need to pin down your counter tops then backsplash and lighting to follow. Very pretty home!

Have you considered using quartz for both countertops and backsplash? The combination would give your kitchen a bright, sleek, and modern look. I think a Caesarstone marble-look quartz like Calacatta Nuvo or Frosty Carrina would look amazing.

Congratulations on your new home!

love your furniture choice and the modern farmhouse style..the floors look very neutral so I would add white quartz counters and paint walls all a soft white..add a more Matt rustic white subway tile to move away from it looking to traditional...more modern farmhouse....love the idea of open lanterns or oversized glass pendants...you could think of adding black fixtures they would look beautiful in contrast to all the white you will be adding...

Flo nailed it, that you have to keep the floor in mind when picking a backsplash. You should be able to find something in a creamier white or a taupe that will go well with both counters and floors, or you could introduce a bit of color. Wood cabinets and light counters are a great mix!

That is pretty much what the kitchen looks like now! Homeowner wants a change..bring in all white walls..quartz counters and white backsplash with the neutral tile floors will brighten the kitchen and give it a more clean modern style..add modern farmhouse lighting and neutral upholstered counter stools in a more modern farmhouse style and it will look beautiful.