Thanks for all the suggestions! I love the looks of santorini so will buy a sample. And healing aloe too! Nice light color. I love Moonshine as well and had that picked out for our bathroom so will try it. Sylviatexas1 - You're right a green color looks great but that's what we have currently and it's been there for 10 years. Was hoping for a change :) Off to slap some samples on the wall!

I agree with the others who advised to not spend a lot. I probably wouldn't even change the countertops (I lived with horrific counters for 20 years before remodeling a kitchen very similar to yours). New paint, knobs or pulls, and a range hood (even if it's recirculating instead of exhaust to the outside) will freshen it up a lot. I would keep the existing appliances - I think white and oak are OK together. Get a little MW - you have a lot of counter space. I have a cute little MW with a curved back that tucks neatly into a corner - I love it. But I will temper my remarks - and remind Kitchen forum regulars here - that we see kitchens differently than normal people (those not TKO - totally kitchen obsessed). We see lack of drawers, and DW in the prep zone, and no hood, and we can think of 20 ways to improve the function. We understand that the color of an appliance isn't as important as its location. But the reality is that the average HGTV watcher (and likely the majority of home buyers) don't care what the layout is, or how inefficient the storage is, as long as there are granite counters and SS appliances. We also tend to focus more on the kitchen. I like to look at houses for sale, and I don't care how spectacular the view, or how great the neighborhood, or how big the closets - if the kitchen has a stove in the island (or some other major sin), I'm done looking. I suspect normal people prioritize differently. miamuimeg, I suggest you check with a local realtor, or look online, to see what houses hat are selling in your neighborhood look like, and to learn what people want in a house in your price range. That will give you the very best idea of cost-efficient upgrades vs. wastes of money.

One thing about really dramatic decors is that you tend to get tired of them more quickly. Years ago, I hung a wallpaper on the bedroom headboard wall which consisted of white tree branches on a dark brown background. I painted the ceiling and remaining walls a matching brown. there was a white carpet in the room and white shadow box frames around the white windows with white blinds in them. It was striking! It lasted about 2 years until I got tired of it and redecorated! One thing you can say for sure about any bedroom decor - they all look the same when you are sleeping!!! :)

If you are unhappy leaving it stained, then buy new. That seems to be a nice quality furniture set you have, and it would be a shame to paint it. It looks to also be in great shape. I agree, it is a perfect size for your room. Are you looking to change out the carpeting? The carpet is what is the wrong color for the furniture. I also like your wall color. A change of carpet would update the entire room. Look for a darker carpet, maybe even a charcoal gray. Painting anything gray wouldnt go in that room with that carpet either. I dont think you have room for a queen bed. A double is a good size for little girls anyway.