Some inspiration pics I saved before we started on our bathroom.... [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by san francisco architect Doma Architects, Inc. [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by new orleans architect Bockman Forbes + Glasgow, Architecture + Design Cararra with white subway [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by seattle interior designer Pamela Horton Mix of cararra, white tile and bead board [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by toronto interior designer Chris Kauffman [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by other metros interior designer Tracery Interiors [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by san francisco architect Gast Architects

Good advice here. In addition, make sure your daughter is educated on HOA fees, what they include, in a condo/co-op. It adds to costs. She should also know that once she identifies a few properties, she's going to want to be comfortable that the HOA is strong, does it's job. Also make sure she really understands the maintenance costs- time and money-should she choose single family. Does she have the interest/time to keep it up? If not, does she have the money to hire out things like yard work? To work best with a Realtor, suggest your daughter make a list of what she's looking for in a place. Start with needs, work outward to wants. This is the biggest education for first time homeowners, in the early stages. It gives a Realtor the opportunity to gently let her down, if she's unrealistic, within her price range OR say "Yes, lady! We can do that."

This is not something you ask a bunch of strangers . First colors are never true on monitors and without seeing all the other things that are going into the space I would not hazard a guess. Flooring is the biggest thing so pick that first themn move on to cabinet color. IMO if you are having wood look floor I would not do wood cabinets I would stay with timeless white .BTW this migh be a good time to hire a designer to help you wade through all the decisions you will have to make .

I only have a couple of suggestions: ”We will be staining the floor to be a darker color.” I don’t recommend this. Dark floors are a maintenance nightmare. They show every speck. You will have to clean them constantly because a couple of specks look so glaring against a dark floor they’ll make it seem as if the entire floor is not clean. I am not exaggerating, so mark my words. Meanwhile, the natural stain that is on the floor now shows nothing. I’d keep it if possible. ”Any ideas on backsplash?” Backsplash must be chosen last, after everything else is installed, especially after the counters. Even seasoned interior designers with decades of experience wait to install the backsplash. If you try to pick a backsplash too early you will make a mistake. ”The current island is 3x4. What island size do you recommend?” It is impossible to answer this question without having precise measurements of the kitchen. Anyone who says they can answer this question without drawn-to-scale kitchen measurements you should run far far away from. Plus are you going to have seating or not at the island will certainly affect island size. There are also aisle clearances to keep in mind, and things like can you open the oven door with a bigger island, and what about the flooring under the island what happens to that, and what about seating and counter overhangs for seating, and what about electrical for the island as there are building Code requirements for electrical in the island. As mentioned in the post above, don’t dive in too fast or you will regret it. Though I don’t think you need 6-12 months; I think 3-6 months should give you an idea of what you like and don’t like about the kitchen. It will also help to have the time to research and learn some things about kitchen renovation. In any case, lead times for contractors are, like, 4-6 months these days, so you won’t be able to implement changes in a short time in any case.