I love the look of the two-tone or "tuxedo" kitchens, where the upper cabinets are painted and the lower cabinet are stained wood.

It's become more popular in the last few years, in part because of homeowners having the same concerns that you are having.

All white kitchen are timeless, but they are not low maintenance. Every dent or scrape or smudge shows up immediately (some people think of this as an advantage because then they know where to clean).

Use the Houzz search bar and look for "tuxedo" or "two-tone" kitchens. You'll see lots of examples of beautiful kitchen incorporating two types of finishes.