I hate to be the bearer of bad news but before putting money into that kitchen you need to address storage and IMO the floor and the cabinets really do not work together but hard to tell with what looks like a lot of yellow light .

@Patricia Colwell Consulting I appreciate your honesty! I want honest feedback. Here is another picture that I hope is a little clearer and truer to color.

If that particular flooring shade isn't the right color, what flooring wood shade would you recommend?

I agree that flooring does not look good with the cabinets. If you post a few flooring samples up against your cabinets we'll be able to give you some advice as to a better "fit".

I like the floors but not with the cabinets. What else do you like?

The maple cabinets would look better with a slightly warmer color for the floor. Look for something similar to the cabinets but lighter, and with less variation than the current sample if you want to use granite for the countertops. If you're open to using a solid quartz for the countertops, you can have more variation in the floor, but still need a less gray color.

@MizLizzie Here are a few more kitchen pics. Yes, the counter top is laminate and I'd definitely like to replace them. I've had granite counters before and loved them. Our dining room area which is right next to the kitchen area is carpeted and we've been wanting to replace the carpet and kitchen area with different flooring for a while now.

I've just got to find the right flooring now!

There are so many granites you can do. Start googling maple cabinets and see if anything strikes a chord.

Just be aware that some granites are difficult to pair with tiles. So when you look at granites, try to imagine what tile backsplash will coordinate with it.

I agree that the flooring you chose is too rustic and will clash with your cabinetry.

A suggestion I learned here is that the floor should be two shades lighter or darker to avoid the “ cigar box.”

Do you notice how the counter relates to the floor? This is important when you do tiles. When you do wood flooring it is more of a neutral and doesn’t have to relate to your counter.

@Sammie J @ljptwt7 My hubby installed this floor (Marcona Hickory) in my school room in our basement. Would this darker color compliment the cabinets?

I was trying to avoid a dark floor, but this may be a better compliment?

Maybe something like this? Maple cabinet with a dark hickory floor?

Just chiming in. I agree with eld6161 about the two-shades lighter or darker. I do like the darker floor (Marcona Hickory) much better than the one in your first pic, providing a contrast to your cabinets. In a larger view, that color might look too red (hard to tell from the pic). If I did a dark floor, then I'd pop in a large area rug (easy-care type) to lighten the look.
But.... have you considered painting the cabinets? They look to be in good shape, and with a fresh coat of paint...?

The darker flooring works better - but it looks to have a red tinge that doesn't work well with the cabinets. If you are set on the Mohawk line, test the burlap color. That one looks like it might work.

@Sammie J Thanks!! I will test the burlap 👍

I like the Marcona Hickory but also not sure if a larger area would look too red.
I wouldn't paint the cabinets (they look beautiful) unless they were in bad shape which does not appear to be the case.
If you go with wood floors I would consider a granite that has color rather than another brown or a cream but not sure what to suggest.

What about Typhoon Bordeaux with that dark floor? It often has nice shades of red and honey in it. It also looks great with stainless steel appliances, and it can take a very neutral off white backsplash. Just subway tile or anything simple.

@MizLizzie @ljptwt7 Thank you so much for the feedback. I'm definitely not going to paint the cabinets. I'm content with them.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting and everyone else that pointed put my floor mismatch- you saved me a lot of future heartache. I returned the flooring today!

I'm not going to make the same mistake again of not having a cabinet piece with me when I pick out the flooring. I will take into account the feedback and will report back 😁

I know that I will have a much easier time finding the right granite selection once I settle on the right flooring.

Please before doing anything you make sure all the lighting is LEDs in 4000K then at least the colors will all stay true. You will still need to bring home samples to see in your space .

Not a Pro.

I would pick a granite with lots of white or cream. It will brighten the space up quite a bit.

Great tip @Patricia Colwell Consulting 👌

@njmomma thanks for the suggestion!