Here's a pic from before countertops were installed (obviously ;).

I'm not one to think that every room has to match perfectly with other rooms. In this case, I don't think these cabinets are THAT contemporary (they are not slab with ultra modern handles nor glossy finished). Do you like the flooring (is it hardwood, tile?). Is there a backsplash? If not, you could add a tumbled backsplash. How about light fixtures (what is there now?) Sorry- this photo doesn't really tell us what style the room is right now. You can go more traditional or more modern with these cabinets, depending on how its finished/decorated.

I agree with nepool. I see these as transitional and they could go either more traditional or more modern with the rest of the 'stuff'.

I see them as a very simple traditional. I think the wood makes them even more warm and slightly more traditional, at least in the photo.

I agree you could go either way with your furnishings.

Nice kitchen!

IMO it's contemporary if only by the definition that is currently in style. To me it also appears a bit traditional, but that leads me back to how I define contemporary (current, and not within a historical design style).

Anyway it'll probably be fine with your stuff.

Maybe you could take a pic of how the kitchen looks now? You can add in elements into the kitchen which are more rustic, for example new hardware or rustic looking light fixtures. It is a pretty kitchen!

I wouldn't call these cabinets "contemporary" - at least, not Houzz-contemporary. To me, these are traditional Shaker cabinets.

I have a friend who has similar cabinets and a light wood dinner table next to it and it looks great. The table is not rustic like in "knotty pine" rustic but is quite traditional. It might be that the chair upholstery and the placemats tie them together, I cannot remember.

It is hard to answer your question without pix of the furniture. Nice kitchen, btw!

I bet if you hung some cool rustic looking pendants and maybe get some maple or lighter wood bar stools it would help bring the rooms together. World Market has some cute stuff on sale right now...

You could also consider (**gasp**) painting those cabinets white or light grey - with the black/white counters that would look kinda french country farmish which lends itself well to the rustic aesthetic. Good luck on your purchase!

Here is a link that might be useful: World Market Pendant

Thanks everyone! I see your points...I guess I was considering them more contemporary just because of the darker color; clearly, I am no decorator, lol. I do need to get in there and take some pics with the countertops and lighting (they've marked spots for lights over the bar area, but I need to find out if they're for pendants or recessed...love those World Market pendants). The floors are hardwood, stained a honey shade, so that helps. Deciding whether or not to make the offer tonight....yikes :) Hard to leave a home of 15 years (and also probably why I'm having trouble visualizing anything new).

My cabinets are a similar shade--maybe a little lighter. They are 3 feet away from my stacked stone fireplace and old barn timber mantle. I like the look, very much :)