based on the description of your kitchen, definitely semi gloss, particularly with polar white, it's quite a stark white, so semi gloss will soften it

Hi susileh, It's important to understand there are a lot of variety of sheen levels available from left to right (no sheen to most sheen): Flat or Matt, Eggshell, Satin, Soft-Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Gloss, Super Gloss etc. For something that will seem a little fresher and new, we recommend going with Cabinetry which is between Eggshell & Satin. For some reference, please take a look at the following image on our Caesarstone Fresh Concrete page - http://www.caesarstone.com.au/colour/4001-fresh-concrete#?photo=77535d96-fa95-45ad-ae43-67255b056757 This image contains a light timber flooring, Caesarstone Fresh Concrete, Satin Cabinetry, Timber accents, Gloss Splashback, Black Fixtures and appliances. We hope this helps! Best, Caesarstone Australia

What look are you hoping to achieve? When you say 'update' can you elaborate?This kitchen looks new. Compared to my old Barbie pink, laminate, falling apart beast, this is a dream! I personally would never paint a kitchen myself- especially not one like this. Lots of sharp edges means lots of future chips/scratches. If it is 2-pack poly you could get it resprayed. I can see scope to change the cabinet pulls, add a plant or 2 to the shelves, bigreaders suggestions about moulding are awesome. Even if you got a cabinet maker to pull out the open-shelves and replace them with a timber or timber-laminate as a contrast. All this would soften it and add personality. I can see your roller blind on the window- changing that to a roman blind with a pattern/texture/colour through it would add character too.

Ours were a light-mid beige colour and I didn't enjoy them! Actually the darker the colour the more they show the marks. We now have semi polished tiles in the areas that kids use. Still a slight sheen but way more practical. A good tile shop should be able to talk you through the different types of tiles.