Does the glaring sun come from the top part as well as from below? If not, I'd do a rod across the top of the square windows and drapes (or sheers) to the floor. If the sun also comes through the arched window, you could try something like an arched window blind, linked below. (I've never had these so can't vouch for performance.) Here is a link that might be useful: arched window blinds

I'm scouring the FKB for pictures of Oak and/or cream-painted cabinets with a cathedral door style to get inspiration ideas for new door hardware. Can anyone post their cabinets and hardware choices here???

Linelle, that's a great attitude! We're going to pay cash too - not going into debt for this kitchen. Just need to figure out how big or small the budget will be :) After thinking about it and taking everyone's advice into consideration, I think I'd be happy with replacing all doors and drawers to get an updated look, and don't necessarily need to replace the cabinets since the boxes are still good. I'll get DH's input on this option vs replacing cabinets for better function. He said he's fine either way but I need to be sure he prefers saving money over the extra work that comes along with keeping the boxes. I'm trying to make peace with the arched uppers but don't want to keep them even after seeing all the great before and afters. Modifying or replacing just the uppers and keeping the lowers would save some money but I'd still have the oak grain to deal with as well as the partial overlay, and wouldn't have the same updated look as replacing all. I'm also leaning towards replacing the counter, which I think would have a big impact and will let me use paint colors on the cabinets and walls that will flow better with the rest of my house. We have the budget for this and it's a compromise between the full "gut and replace" project I originally wanted (moving plumbing and electrical) and just using what I have.

I'm sorry to have to agree with the commenters who have said the tin ceiling was a mistake. It must be something you really like or else you wouldn't have done it, but it really fights with the style of the rest of the house. While you didn't need to be a MCM purist, going so far afield is really jarring. I am also cringing at the thought of dark gray LVP. Gray LVP is now only being done by flippers and as a trend is on its last legs. It also doesn't convey cosy to me. Since it's already in the kitchen, what's done is done, but I can't see what is in the great room currently. If it's natural wood, refinish it, but not to gray. A natural color would look fine next to the kitchen floor although it's less than ideal to have an artificial product next to a natural product. If you had come here before starting your kitchen remodel and presented your choices I would have suggested you consult a real estate agent and consider moving. This doesn't seem like the right house for you. I like to be able to tell people they should do what they like because it's their house, but your style and the house style are too divergent. If it doesn't make you uncomfortable, tone down the traditional elements to live in harmony with the house.