In desperation, having to have a decision, I mixed a few colors and came up with a toned down blue. I am very happy with the final result. Except for a few minor details, the kitchen is done. Thanks for your help!

I'm assuming that the cabinets are custom if your color choice is vast. That's good because you may want to change the color in the future. I'm only half joking. If this is your primary home, and you're never going to do your kitchen again, stick with something that will stand the test of time. If you're looking for something trendy in your new kitchen, put that on the walls, window treatments, or hardware - things that can easily be updated. I have ripped out many "trendy" Pickled Oak cabinets and a lot of recent glass backsplashes that already look dated. There is nothing wrong with also doing the island in white as well. Maybe you could change the door style or add some fabric-covered stools in a fun fabric in a blue that you love! My approach is a second/vacation home is different than a primary home. I assume this is not the case. Good luck!

I’d level it off to make it more open.

Thanks opanone. The hood is not expected to get hot. It will get moist with steam and greasy, but not hot. I could see that being more of a challenge with painting an oven. rebasheba: I want the fan to be beautiful. I find the plain stalnless to be too modern for my taste. I am sort of transitional leaning a bit towards traditional. I don't need the fan to be bold. I want it to be pretty, but also harmonize with the other blues/greys and colour choices. There will be no hiding this huge island fan, so your eye will be drawn to it. Think of it as a nice big, pretty, light fixture.