There is absolutely nothing wrong with anything about your kitchen. I would probably paint the walls a nice light blue and be done with it.

Yeah, I agree--think it looks great as is.

Buy a pretty rug for the kitchen floor- I like ruggables as they are washable

If you are keeping the cabinets, then I agree with the above. It looks quite nice.

If aqua is your favorite color, add another piece or two and a cleanable rug with aqua among its colors. A washable rug is too large for most washers unless it’s made of separate squares. (I haven’t seen ruggables). Vacuuming and an occasional dry-cleaning should keep a rug clean. I like having rugs in my kitchen.

I just read reviews and looked at photos of ruggables. They look good and the reviews are very good. I’m putting them on my list to try in the future.

You could change out the hardware, add a rug, LEDs under the cabinets, and replace anything you don't use every day with a bouquet of flowers or a bowl of fruit. I'd spend the $$$ on a pair of chairs for the living area to replace the poufs and a rehab of the sagging sofa cushion. I think the white piece opposite the sofa might make a better coffee table if it isn't too long. The "end" table isn't working.

if you have the inclination and budgeted money a new counter and backsplash would make a difference . others are correct: there is nothing wrong but there are so many wonderful counter/backsplash combos that can really transform a space. You lack drawers down below...do you have chrome inserts to pull out your items? If you don't have that going on, then the lack of drawers starts to make the efficiency of the whole kitchen an issue. You say the cabinets stay...so get those base cabinets retro-fitted …...or save money by doing nothing and plan to redo in a few years. Obviously the whole budget thing and short and long term plans are always at play, and that is for you to figure out.

I agree with most of the comments that this kitchen looks pretty good. The backsplash is the only part that I would consider changing. But adding efficiency pull out drawers in the base cabinets and saving some money to brighten up the eating area sound like a better use of funds.

Colorful artwork near the tables and a safe rug in the kitchen could be very inexpensive but effective. Others gave good advice regarding the living room.

If you’re looking for a modern style of floor mat, try Chilewich. I just shake them off outside and every so often, take them to the car wash to spray them off. Simple! If you’re looking for a great, classy kitchen accent, a KitchenAid mixer in a bold colour would be nice. (The range of available colours is stunning. There are many shades of blue ... I notice you like aqua ...)
Beautiful kitchen ... won’t take much to give it a modern vibe.

What is the countertop material? Looks nice. I would just use the grout paint and lighten up the grout on the tile floor but it's nice. You could update the hardware and get a taller faucet, and maybe paint the backsplash stripe lighter.

You could paint the upper cabinets white and get a few more turquoise accents.

Thanks for the great feedback everybody!!

The only change that I would suggest is switching out the OTR for a chimney hood vent and adding some lighting. I verything else is great!

Think your kitchen is fine, as is.

If I were to make changes would: 1) extend in the hardwood floors from other areas of house, 2) maybe change countertop, 3) change to single bowl sink, 4) change faucet.