love the rug under the cozy dining table. i think u've set a perfect stage for a black-white color scheme w/ bold blue accents pulled from the rug!

I had the same kitchen. I went to Home Depot and chose real wood cabinets from Thomasville. I also added a granite counter top. It cost around $10,000 to do the entire kitchen, and it was worth it!!

How about adding a dark buffet to complement your dining set? Green plants on the lanai can bring the outdoors in.