I agree. There are many choices for LVT.

if the kitchen will remain basically as shown for some time I would in truth leave the floor for right now and place a runner where I do see the sections have a small gap up by the cabinetry. Instead I''d get new counters and do something like this w some tile to upgrade the cute look w the open shelves. Opportunity for classic hi arc faucet/ maybe new sink/ which will rejuvenate the look right at the window with the panes and double hung is a classic look..... dont wait for upgrades there....makes a cheery great feeling in the area where you spend time. the floor can wait but the dark gray slate chevron pattern on this floor shown can be nice ...price shop for new counter and beautiful tile you wont regret it. 2nd pic is a soft neutral green if something other than white is desired for cabs.

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I don't agree with replacing the counter (unless there is a problem/damage) as opposed to the floor.

LVT, and even "old-fashioned" sheet vinyl or vinyl composition tile, are durable and a good choice. You want to look for brands that are scratch and dent resistant as much as possible. It looks like the current floor might be vinyl composition tile, which comes in several colors.

I wouldn't pick a wood look tile since adjacent floors are natural wood - the difference would be obvious.

It also looks like there was a significant water leak from the dishwasher or sink plumbing - make sure that has been repaired and that there is no rot lurking beneath the cabinets or flooring.

Choose paint after you've chosen the floor - but those vintage cabinets tend to look very nice when painted in a color like navy, mushroom, sage - be guided by what you like!

i really doubt the house would be purchased w active leaking probs. how much is the existing counter going to satisfy you once you paint the cabs and if you do replace the floor right away. with a relative small space....one thing at a time means you can do several things to the space as you accumulate the funds over a 12-24 mo time frame. counters are not attractive and there is a good time frame you will likely get the enjoyment if you replace and coordinate this with cabinet painting at the same time. floors tend to recede.....and usually "fall in line" with whatever you pick for cabs and counter and a bit of something for pretty tile. Still think consideration for counters and what a different look can do for this would be a huge plus.

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Thank you for the feedback and advice! We had an inspection and weren’t told of any plumbing issues or problems. The inspection just suggested replacing the kitchen floors and so we’ve hired someone to do that. That will be the first step. I’m thinking I’m going to keep the cabinets white, but just have them repainted and do new hardware. I am hoping to be able
to replace the counters later on.

The checkerboard floor is charming. And probably covers a layer of asbestos tile under the built up floor sandwich. And the cabinets were probably painted with lead based paint.

You should hold off doing anything until you have thouroughly tested things, and have a whole informed master plan for design with the whole.. Youre jumping headlong into expensive changes and hazards, without a whole fact based plan.