I think that your counter color goes nicely with your flooring. But the backsplash...super dated. Time to go get some tile and hardware samples and see what inspires you. Top Knobs has great samples for $5/each.

Thank you!!!!!

if you want contemporary, I'd look into refacing your doors w/slab front or even a shaker. right now they're very traditional looking.

find some pictures of the kitchens you like, and we'll tell you how to get the look you want.

but you may want to consider doing new cabs, or like I said, getting them refaced w/diff doors.

but yes, 100%, get new countertop and that backsplash has to go! looks like floor tile design

Shaker door fronts, modern hardware, and granite. White tile subway backsplash.

gray quartz, pendant lights

contemporary lights, white quartz, and a linear glass backsplash, modern seating.

slab front, glossy white modern cabs. glass tile backsplash, and a marble look quartz. This is contemporary.

i'd also check into getting a counter depth fridge. it will sit even w/your countertop. (see the pick above w/the fridge in pic 1 and 3

I like your counters.

It's your backsplash that is problematic.

And the cabinet front is not great.

Can you replace the cabinet fronts?

Most important to me would be getting a vent hood over your cooktop, that is a very important functional need.

I would also get some sort of molding that reaches from the top of your cabinets to the ceiling. That space is an eyesore and a dust-catcher.

You might think of having a couple door fronts be glass or frosted glass to break up the expanse of white cabinetry.

Thanks for the suggestions. The cabinets were recently painted and can't be replaced. Any suggestions on specific countertop and/or backsplash color/type?
I like the attached looks, however it may be too much white.

You could do white, black or gray backsplash if you don't wanna add a color but I would really suggest adding some wood accents to give it some warmth and life because you even have white floors. Add butchblock cutting board or a wooden utensil holder. Large brushed nickel pulls would look good.

It looks like someone already updated--painted the cupboards white, new counters. They evidently didn't have money for a back splash. Back splash and hardware will do the trick.

If you have it in your mind that you want lighter counters, then yes replace those. However, I do think the counter you have now can definitely be contemporary. I agree with absolutely changing the backsplash and sleek hardware. These 2 "relatively "

small changes will really have a lot of impact.

For backsplash a marble tile would look great.

In a way it is fortunate that your range top is in the island - you don't have to worry about cooking staining the backsplash, so you can get a lovely light marble backsplash without fear.

A new backsplash and a counter depth fridge and when ever you are ready for new counters lower that silly looking bit of raised bar.Make sure all the lighting is LED 4000K

Your cabinets are more traditional - so I would lean towards a more transitional look rather than modern. Test out soft grey and keep the countertop. An aside - seeing the side of your refrigerator is ruining the "look". I'd replace with a counter-depth appliance and build sides (matching your cabinetry) so it doesn't stick out so much.