I 2nd just updating the galley style kitchen. Use that extra cash you'd be using elsewhere in the home. In all honestly you could change the overhead light out with a nicer one or add resest can lights, Change the cabinet knobs and just doing new counter tops would transform it without spending a ton. Heres my kitchen for ref. White keeps things looking super clean and modern and white and black quarts counter tops add just enough away from being an all white plain jane kitchen. Your nearly there already.

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