Start by thinking hard about what is making you want to have a change.

Things I would do if it were my space: I would reduce the amount of tchotchkes on the cabinets (although birds perching on top, very cute! just too many/much), take down the big B and put up a cork board or multi-picture frame for the refrigerator pictures there. Can you reduce the amount of stuff on the counters a bit? Also, unless you need or really like the fan, take it down and replace with a simple flush mount light. Empty your dishwasher as soon as it is done, and use it for your drying rack. The goal is to reduce the cluttered look.

Consider tile-look LVT for the new floor (I can't tell what kind of flooring it currently is - if refinishible natural wood, perhaps refinish to a darker shade but not real dark). Pay attention to be sure any new flooring is compatible in tone and warmth with the cabinets.

I also can't tell if the cabinet finish is worn to warrant painting. I might make other changes before painting, but if I did paint, I would go with a color like a medium-light or medium blue, blue-green, sage, or olive. Mushroom is another color I have seen look great in kitchens also, but it probably doesn't appeal to as many people.

I think a color looks better on the arched door style than white.

If the budget allows, and you are just tired of the arches, you might find that it is not too expensive to replace the arched doors with a style more like those on the lowers - or even all of the doors/drawer fronts - and paint or re-stain the frames to match.

I would also try to contrive to fit a door to the bottle rack, but it looks like you are finding it useful!

If you are feeling adventurous, how about painting the walls in a white to match the counter, then paint a hint of color on the ceiling.

Decluttering would go a long way in updating your kitchen. There should be nothing on top of the cabinets. Nothing. And half the stuff on the counters should be gone.

You are lacking rugs. Colorful rugs.

It looks like you have good lighting and appliances.

Yes,please get everything off the top of the cabinets and off the fridge, and remove 80% of what is on the countertops. New countertops and backsplash, new hardware, new light fixtures and a pretty rug.

Your kitchen is quite nice and I like the "B". Would a small island work in there? It might give you a little more storage.

Your cabinets appear milky. I would have them stripped and repoly for a clearer look. I suppose a darker stain would give you a richer look but that will get pretty dark with all the cabinetry you have. Can the board over the sink be popped off? The wine Xs I suppose have to stay. New hardware and light fixture will give some new interest.

In place of the B, maybe a shallow plate rack/shelf unit to hold some of the items you currently have on top of the cabinets? It’s a lot of stuff up there, and you obviously like it and removing all of it will probably make your kitchen seem barren to you, but maybe if it’s contained in one unit it won’t feel barren and you’ll still be (better able) to see and appreciate it. And I’d consider updating the fan to something a little more modern, it would be an easy change, not terribly expensive. And then I’d give a lot of thought to cabinet organizing and those systems you can buy to maximize storage. We all get into the mindset thinking that x has to live in this spot on the countertop and there can’t be anywhere else it could practically go. But removing half the stuff up there really would make a huge difference.

Just curious why you are replacing the floor? It looks good to me but obviously you're there so maybe there are other issues. I do agree with the suggestions to remove as much as you can from above the counters, and simplify what is on your counters.

It looks like it could use some more lighting?

things I'd consider..1 remove the bridge over the window. 2. box up the small curios for now 3. evaluate for a backsplash..?what do you have now? 4. measure and place a cart . 5. change out ceiling fan and coordinate also with a table fixture . The cabs and floor are cohesive until you are ready for a full gut there is no point to alterations. A cart can add a new tone whether light or black. Adding also....a coordinated light for the center and above table will add a layer of detail / ? along w backsplash?? and focus away from the dated cabinets if thats your issue. Floor mats/ hardware change/ window treatment when you get to it.

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The floor looks fine to me. Please note that sometimes lifting a floor opens a can of worms. I think the floor should stay as is. As others have said, remove the Stuff on top of the cabinets and on the fridge - that will go a long way toward a more current clean look.

Look to see how easy or difficult it would be to remove the wood valence over the window. That valence is an old-style look, and also closes out the light from the window.

I'd spend my money on better lighting - remove the old-style fan/light combo. It makes your ceiling appear lower - perhaps replace it with a few more ceiling cans to add more light. I am not advising another pendant light, because again, pendant lighting appear to make your ceiling lower. Note that electrical work is expensive; but since you did not provide a budget, I am recommending it. Also, better lighting in the ceiling is a better use of your money than changing what appears to be a perfectly good floor.

Is your ceiling a popcorn ceiling? I am not sure from the photos. If it is, I would spend the money to replace it with a smooth drywall ceiling. Paint the new smooth ceiling in Benjamin Moore Cloud White in flat finish. That will make your kitchen look more current, brighter, and ceiling not as low.

Definitely need to declutter…. The arched upper cabinet doors do date the kitchen. I agree with the other suggestion of looking into replacing the upper cabinet doors, especially if you are going to paint the cabinets. The style of your cabinets is classic, and it should not be difficult to find a match. Also the arched piece over the window could go. If the top trim is removable, that could go, too. Not sure why the floors need changing - do you have the same flooring in the rest of the house? With painted cabinets, the floor would look great.

Declutter: above the cabinets, the counters, and the fridge. Get rid of the arch over the sink. Replace the knobs with pulls, and add a rug. Ta Da! New kitchen!

Looking again at the pictures, I would definitely paint the cabinets. The dark wood of your dining table just doesn’t work with the kitchen cabinet wood tone. And the upper door arches don’t work with the simple style of your table and a really updated look. If you do decide to replace the upper doors, you might consider doing glass in one or two upper doors where dishes are stored - maybe next to the sink. Getting rid of that arch piece over the sink window is a must, and should let in more light and make the kitchen feel more open. The countertops are white - and look okay? And are another big expense to replace if not necessary. But I wouldn’t like to try and do (match) white cabinets with them. A blue, green, gray - whatever works with the rest of you home’s decor would be better. You can still have a FEW things on top of the cabinets, but simple decor pieces only - a FEW baskets and a FEW pottery pieces perhaps, to add texture and color, draw the eye up and fill the gap. The top trim piece should be removable and could be cut down to a simpler edge - instead of the dramatic fan out at the corners. That would also update the look. Adding pulls instead of knobs could be a problem because of the existing holes, but at least changing the knob hardware to black or a dark oil-rubbed bronze would add a better accent with that dark table. Light floors are in and seem to continue under the table, so why change?! If hardwood and you are worried about wear, add a mat or rug. And yes, the fan definitely needs to be replaced by something more modern - if a fan is really needed at all? or a simple flush mount light fixture. Maybe even a simple flush mount with dark metal trim like the knobs. Assuming the dark dining table is staying, you need to make any kitchen changes work and flow with it.

Also the ceiling light over the table could use an update. Since it doesn’t appear to be centered over the table, maybe find something with a chain so you can use the original ceiling outlet and drape to a hook so it can be centered over the table. Again, perhaps something in an oiled bronze trim, instead of a silvery tone might look better with the table.

Things I would do:

Get rid of the fan and add put semi flush or another recessed light

take every last thing off the cabinet tops.

do something about the light that is not over the dining table.

add a runner

possibly a small island.

new door hardware

Get rid of clutter on top of upper cabs and fridge

Add a Floor Rug

Swap out the freestanding cooktop and oven and add an underbench oven and cooktop

Either Raise the upper cabinets or put in a bulkhead

Update the doors to a fingerpull style

Have a movable island/cart

Update the fan light

Curious to see the original poster to give some feedback