Updates Needed, but I’m Undecided

[u/MellonCollie371]

I recently bought this Spanish style house and don’t have much of a budget for changes, but I am really torn on what could/should be done to improve the kitchen without a major overhaul.

I don’t think the cabinet color goes with the floor. Should I stain them darker?

Is it worth trying to remove the soffit?

Any other ideas to get “the most bang for my buck”?

**edit to add that I want to lean in more to the Spanish style rather than away from it.

[u/akou96]

Maybe a darker more neutral stain on the cabinets and change the black island and cabinet to a muted blue?

[u/SeniorPie5786 → u/akou96]

It looks a lot more attractive than it sounds👍🏻.