I think it depends on the overall design concept for the space. Some people like the natural warmth of the wood color and grain. We like to integrate the cabinets to have an architectural effect as well as a functional purpose. Cabinets can be storage or a base surface for a counter top and they can also divide space, create a rhythm, as well as a device to tie different spacial elements together. The color of the cabinets is just another layer of the design that would depend on the overall approach desired in the space.