If the hood-type valance can be removed and the finish on the remaining cabs is ok, it is the first change I would make to update.

Is the counter on the island dark grey or black?

Do you have a favorite color? I am partial to blues so I would try a dark blue-gray that is not quite navy blue first. I assume you are keeping the backsplash so I would also try the lightest color in that also.

I see you have great kitchen but many different material choices that aren't working together. I would invest in a professional to guide you. Best wishes!

It's difficult to lighten color on these free apps, but you could have the island painted and change the backsplash to a similar color. The chandelier probably needs to go. It's a bit dated and I imagine it gets pretty dirty being above the cooktop like that.

Thank you to everyone who has commented. I think I am stuck with painting the island as I am not sure if we can get the wood back to its original shape. It is heavily faux painted. It is nice to see a visualization of what the island would look like painted. What app did you use? After looking at this picture, I almost think the color would need to be a bit darker? and, Yes, definitely want a new light fixture. The current one does get dirty and I think it is just very dated looking. We were not planning on replacing the countertops, just working with what we have now. I was thinking of a very pale beige color or perhaps Edgecomb Gray for the walls. For the island, was going to paint it the color or our trim, charcoal, or black. For the lights, was thinking of something with gold in it? I love the silvery-gold look.

Sherwin Williams Color App.

Edgecomb Gray has a green undertone, so be sure to test that out next to your wood. I had a slight green beige in my last house and it did not play nicely with gunstock wood floors.

I would choose a warm off white from your backsplash for both the island and the walls. Maybe from the same paint card but a shade or two darker for the island.

As far as lighting, the curves on this are pretty and it would give off plenty of light.

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/fairport-43-inchw-mediterranean-bronze-6-light-island-chandelier__40w93.html Be sure to hang it so the bottom is about 30" from the top of the highest point of the countertop.

This would match over your table.

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/fairport-28-inch-wide-bronze-6-light-chandelier__40w91.html

How do you feel about something like these for bar stools?

https://www.jossandmain.com/furniture/pdp/chandler-stool-bl3036.html?piid=11135854

I would stick with blinds on the windows. You don't have much room between moldings for rods and you wouldn't want to cover up your pretty moldings anyway.

Hope this helps!

That does help. I do like the light fixture and it would keep with the same colors as the rest of the house. The bar stools are also nice. I was leaning towards an off white color, I was just scared it would end up looking yellow (not a big fan of yellow), but I think if it is pale enough I should be ok.

Thank you for the heads up on the Edgecomb Gray, I definitely want to stay away from green as well.

what about this light? for over the island? I want clear glass to make it brighter. I am trying not to be too trendy, rather pick a classic style. I was wanting to get a little sparkle into the kitchen with some gold tones, although this might not actually be gold. Something along these line though

This pendant? I thought I could hang 3 of them over the island

I don’t think a chandelier is appropriate for over a cooktop/island. I’d just change the light you have to recessed.

Or this light over the island? Love the color of this light

Looks like your walls have been faux painted, too. I un-fauxed your island as best I could and painted it cream, then did the same with the walls. Am I mistaken or is there crown molding that ends at the end of the cabinets? If so, I removed it.

Oops. I removed the pendant and forgot to replace it.

Yes, the designers of this house got a little carried away with the faux painting (13 years ago it was the "thing" to do I guess). I really like the way this looks. Painting the island the same color as the walls looks good, looks more like it fits together.

what about this light for the island

Benjamin Moore Grant Beige would work well with your cabinet and floor colors. It is a bit greener and warmer than the BM Edgecomb Gray.

My floors and cabinets were a similar color to yours and the Edgecomb Gray was a bit too cool/drab looking. The Grant beige was warmer and just a tiny bit darker.

What color is your trim? Ours was a yellowy white and we repainted all the trim and doors in BM Simply White. Really brightened up the trim and the rooms.

I like that light, sg8. I'm sorry the best I can do is hang it cattywampus in your room.

Be sure to measure. It might not be as large as I show it in the rendering.

I llike the last light and the Cilia light. I have no idea about dimensions, but they are attractive and I think would look very nice in your kitchen. I think the rendering of the cabinet painted same color (ish) as the wall looks good.

I like the last light as well. It adds a bit of the sparkle you wanted. I would be sure it was on a dimmer though. 14 60 watt bulbs are going to give off an awful lot of light if there are no shades. You might even consider changing out your cabinet hardware to match.

The only way to find the right paint color is to paint samples on poster board and hang them up in different areas of the house to see how they react with your lighting. I wanted to paint my bedroom the same color as my sister's but while it looked moody and smoky in her room, it looked almost neon in mine. I would say get your lighting in place first with the color of bulbs you want to use and then pick your paint. The paint in my kitchen looks totally different with the cool white LED bulbs in my recessed lights as it does in my living room with the warmer white bulbs in my floor lamp.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. You all are awesome for being willing to help!