Load it in the comments. People cannot really offer solid advice without a picture.

It reads orange but have you tried lighting adjustments ...if it really is orange maybe the uv is creating that and filtering the light from windows may assist. But maybe it has changed due to uv and nothing can cut the orange as they have changed over years???? so if you truly have orange then purple would be thing to complement.... or in other words some dark java w really cool undertones or dark gray w very cool undertones. (Purple cabs wouldnt be chosen) floor sounds okay not that Swiss coffee paint if it’s cream/ yellow ..... .pick Paint w mauve undertone. Chopsticks color for cabs???? Go look for darker and cool color. Just depends on the space but you can work w orange

Paint the ceiling.

Try uploading your photos to an idea book first, and then inserting them into the comments by using the “Houzz Photo” button instead of the “Photo” button. Also, when you first upload a photo it’ll appear grayed out. Wait for it to become full color and then hit “submit.”

I was able to upload this photo directly from my iPad.

Sammy, that worked. Thank you!

Thor, we are in a mountain setting and hubby wants to maintain a mountain feel with the wood ceiling. I'm trying to inject a comfortable European feel.

June, no, but I'm hoping to turn it in the right direction, if that's possible. Picture above is the 'before' picture with the old paint color on the walls.

What is the "eyesore" - the wood-paneled ceiling? I think it's pretty.

Where is the kitchen in relation to this?

Herbflavor, the kitchen is behind me. 9’ ceiling vs. vault in GR.

Arcy_gw, sage advice. I do want to support h’s wish for keeping the wood as is. Will save compromise for another time.

What does the actual kitchen look like? And can you post any photos that show the kitchen with the living/family room, or at least a layout, so we can see how the two rooms relate?

Any other suggestions for cabinet colors?

A simple white like Super White or White OC-151 from Benjamin Moore. White/off-white and wood tones is a classic, pretty combination and the orange-ier stains are really popular right now.

The key will be to contrast it not try and closely match it. Google "colors to match orange wood" and you will get some color suggestions.

You could paint it but that's a lot of work. But if you hate the color, now is the time to do something about it. Either paint or restain in that case. Wood stain can turn orange over time, particularly the stuff they use before the polyurethane products, like old varnish.

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2004/11/01/selecting-a-finish

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BM Swiss Coffee for GR/whole house walls. Wondering if the SW Chopsticks would be the warm contrast you were referring to, Lori A. Sawaya, and would tie in with light brown stained floor and stone fireplace. Wood on non painted cabinets (kitchen hood, island, GR) to be clear coat lacquered walnut.

The key will be to contrast it not try and closely match it. Google "colors to match orange wood" and you will get some color suggestions.

The word or concept I would go with is "complement". I would find colors that are complementary and work (or play) well together in these two rooms open to each other.

BM Swiss Coffee for GR/whole house walls. Wondering if the SW Chopsticks would be the warm contrast you were referring to, Lori A. Sawaya, and would tie in with light brown stained floor and stone fireplace.

Adding Chopsticks to the mix gets too complicated for me. Too many colors, a lot of other stuff going on in the space. That's why I said a simple, basic white.

You could do Swiss Coffee on the cabinets because of the different product and finish used on the cabinets, it's not going to look the same as the walls but it's still the same color.

Swiss Coffee or Chopsticks - they're both a bolder color commitment than white.

Becky is right. Contrast was totally not the right word. COMPLIMENT. I am having a migraine day and my brain is glitchy.

Sorry, former spelling bee champion here and I cannot resist... it's COMPLEMENT, not compliment. <wink>

Hope your migraine goes away soon!

I am having a migraine day and my brain is glitchy.

You get a pass, pm. I hope you're feeling better soon. I've been having a lot of migraines this fall, and on even a so-so day I can't even look at a glowing screen, so good for you : ) .

Thank you all for your thoughtful suggestions. This was my first post on Houzz. What a kind community you are!