I would agree with the suggestions to live in the space for a little while. You might decide on more extensive changes (layout, maybe even walls, etc) or you might decide you like the layout as it is. I may be in the minority, but those cabinets look really pretty to me. But I like wood cabinetry. In the meantime I would consider changing out the white knobs to metal (brushed nickel or chrome maybe?) to add a little inexpensive shine. Depending on what is next to the kitchen on the opposite side of the stove, it might make sense to remove some upper cabinetry. Or even the cabinetry over the range if you put in a different type of range hood. I think the kitchen could be stunning with new counters and appliances and floor with the cabinets just as they are. But if you have your heart set on a white kitchen, maybe that won't work for you.

We are doing the same. What colour did you end up painting your island?

Do not throw good money after bad. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, come up with a viable plan. Because, believe me, if you start down this rabbit hole, one thing will lead to another to another to another.... New countertop means new sink means new faucet means etc. etc. etc. You need to plan, plan, and plan some more. Then research, research and research some more. As someone suggested, look at traffic patterns, how you use your kitchen and what works and what does not. Then decide how much you can spend. Know that a kitchen can very easily cost 30K and more. Do not paint your cabinets unless you send them out which will cost as much as new. You can paint your cabinets, but it will take a very long painstaking time to do. Here is a compilation of Houzz articles you need to peruse while you are considering all of this... https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5500754/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first#n=533 http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/kitchen.design.rules.htm#.Wq1aeWrwaM8 https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2767033/how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-and-what-information-should-i-include https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638270/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638304/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638376/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4273188/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5332686/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting#n=25 https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-common-kitchen-layout-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them-stsetivw-vs~116563485?m_refid=us-ocnt-reg-ocnt-stories-ktichen-116563485&fbclid=IwAR2VNIFLSZEN3skfRbCDsZdylbGcyCVJO5cRAEvIJyyMAgPz0PLdReOkX-s

if floors stay then bring paint cards in taupe/mushroom/ putty shades..thats what is going on w floor it appears. paint the walls...yellow is all wrong..... and make sure light bulbs and lighting in general is proper as you figure this out. backsplash can be simple subway dont worry about that. counters look nice. .....here is a nice cabinet color...to work w existing counters and floor...the move away from yellow is the point. .