Have you considered white cabinets with gray countertops, in the lighter range? You chose gray paint, so that might be a good option, and if it's too much of a good thing, repainting the walls is easy. The floors in this pic might not be as dark as yours, but I think it would work. google search-gray countertops I usually look at everything from a DIY, budget-conscious point of view. With that in mind, you might check out resurfacing the tile tops with a concrete product, and then paint the cabinets, even though you don't like the wood grain. With a little extra effort you can make them look smoother, or as I did, embrace the grain. This will cost only a few hundred dollars, and will give you more time to consider a full remodel. If you sell the house before remodeling, the new owner can gut it and put in his own idea of a dream kitchen. Concrete over existing counters Painting oak cabinets

The contrasting colors you're looking at is a GREAT place to start! Pairing the stone backsplash to tie all the other colors together is perfect. However... The floor you're choosing (because of the finish) will be a bit more upkeep. If you're looking for a dark floor with some character, why not go with Reclaimed Hardwood? They're really gorgeous, and they have so much character. You can get them in virtually any width, and you'll be helping out the environment while you're at it. The best part of wood flooring with texture is the fact that you wont go crazy about the scuffs, scratches, etc... With the reclaimed floors, there's really not much to worry about... Great for pet-owners and homes with small children too. (Oh, and they are on our 2017 "Trendy Flooring" list this year) 2017 Flooring Trends The one above is reclaimed heart pine... (Im just showing you some images I've found across the web, just to explain what I mean) Again here, there's the reclaimed hardwood floors, the white cabinets and the lovely textured surface of the flooring. This one is probably the most extreme of the three, but you can see in this one especially, what I meant by the flooring not showing much of the dirt, or scuffs and scratches.. there's so much beautiful texture already, that you won't have to worry about them. Hope this helps! But you've got a great idea on the decor. Yes, the flooring trends in Europe are super-light, and Matte finishes, and really neutral colors, but your idea of pairing the stone and the textured hardwood flooring was spot on! The Flooring Blog 1-855-914-TCFC

Photos would help. Your best solution would be to take your cabinet door and a sample of the floor with you when you shop for counters. What type of countertop are you looking to do?

IMO the first thing you need to do is install some storage for that kitchen it could be a TV wall with Ikea Besta for storage but all that clutter has to go. Where you have the bookshelves would be a perfect spot for closed storage , the TV can also be part of that. Light and airy is also decluttered . Hang a great piece of art on that empty wall in the kitchen and add a touch of black to the LR. Post pictures of your stuff please.