I personally think that if you want to do, do some mockups in the program you used for the layout and rotate it around from the wall across from the bathroom and see. I would totally do it, but I have a more eclectic style than others who need things to match or even coordinate more than I do. And I think what you described isn't wildly different enough to really throw things off. Have you considered a shallow hutch like set of cabinets in the hallway between the two sections? Masybe something with 18" lowers and 12" uppers done in a third style to provide a visual break between the two sections. Also have you considered switching the ovens and the range? It might help with landing area to have the range where I think the ovens are? Just a thought as it looks like the landing area to the right of the stove is pretty tiny.

I think the tiling choice (same through all spaces or different) is a personal preference. If you use the same all through, you'll have a nice visual flow. If the 12x12 is a compelling cost savings in the laundry room and mudroom, I would consider doing some kind of transition in the pantry. It could be something as simple as the same tile style but in different sizes, set up to look like a 'rug'. (See examples below.) Or you could use some of the same type of tile but add new colors for some pattern and interest. Or of course you could go nuts with some gorgeous mosaic tile rug (I think it was Igloochick who found one on eBay) but you have to balance that tile and install cost with the savings on the 12x12. Stuff like interesting tile makes me stupidly happy, so I would do some kind of transition pattern in the pantry, whether simple or fancy. I'd start by looking at what other sizes and shapes your tile choice comes in, and what other colors are in that line that you like. But that's just me and you might have something else that makes you happy! simple tile rug: transition with a simple border - this is probably the easiest (and I think it's good looking) if your tile has some kind of coordinating 2x2s; then the inside of the border could be the 12x12s, set on an angle if you like: two colors:

I've had my natural maple Dynasty cabinets for a year and a half and love them! Very well made. Our contractor usually uses Merrillat but I read bad reviews about them and wanted better quality. Dynasty was running a sale at the time and they were maybe $1,000-$1500 more than Merrillat...negligible in the grand scheme of a remodel for a much better quality cab..I think Merrillat is considered low end, while Dynasty is solidly in the middle. If you can wait for a sale you will get a good deal. I think we ordered our cabinets in September.

Before our recent remodel my house interior was Dover White, flat finish on walls and Dover White wood trim in semigloss. My downstairs floor plan is mostly open and I was happy with the combination. Dover White is a shade that will change throughout the day's light and it played well with all the colors in my furnishings. And it never looked too harsh, to me, during cold winter months, as some whites can. We replaced our natural maple stained cabinets with white (a creamy white cabinet manufacturer calls Buttercream) and we have light stone counters. I wanted a subtle color on my walls as contrast to all the white. We Chose BM Carrington Beige and I just love how it makes all my white trim and our mantel pop. It is a chameleon shade that reads greenish, at times. Other times it's warm with a subtle golden glow. The name "beige" IMO, is not very representative of this color. You may want to check it out in your search.