I would say white or light grey. I'm leaning more towards a white laquer.

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It doesn't appear that gray goes with any of the other elements in your home nor the countertop. I would say white or offwhite.

Don't paint until you get more light in your kitchen. Things will look different when you brighten up the same with lighting. I'm sure others will chime in here.

White you can do, grey absolutely not. Your granite is full of warm beiges. Your floor is a warm beige. Your lighting is warm toned. Tossing in a grey will clash horribly.

I first suggest you add more lighting. Even during the day it appears very dark in there. Then make a budget and assess how long you'll be in the home. IMO it would be a waste of money and time painting those cabinets with that questionable layout (that stove placement!) I also think your cabinets look nice. Upgrading to SS appliances, a new countertop, or new flooring would have a far bigger impact in terms of updating the space.

Thank you everyone for the feedback - it's truly appreciated. I knew in my heart that gray wasn't going to work - even though I really like the look. We are going to purchase stainless steel appliances. What are your thoughts on a "vanilla" white color for the cabinets and a dark chocolate color for the island? I think i'm going to also paint the walls - possible something close to a SW Bungalow Beige.

I don't think painting your cabinets is worth the time or the money or the effort. New gray 'stainless steel' appliances will bring in a shot of cold and industrial. If you paint them, your counters will not be enhanced. They are gorgeous. While the walls in the adjoining area are very very nice, they are giving you "honey overload" I am guessing.

I think with your counters, you need to paint the sheetrock. I think Benjamin Moore's MOUNTAIN AIR, might be the nicest one to bring in some cool new vibe to your beautiful cabinets? and new appliances. Which color do you think the walls might be needing? Tho ASHLEY GREY, might be a perfect hue in your countertop, for the walls. If you get the LED Soft WHite or Daylight bulbs in your fixtures, I think your choice of wall paint color will be much more accurate perhaps? http://www.true-design-house.com/blog/2016/3/14/bestpaint-with-honey-oak

LOL TRYING to get the paint samples larger...but at least the tile is nearer all the various paints to look at, and they enlarge if you clock on the paint samples...Oh dear. That Stone, Great Plains, White Sand and all of them look pretty nice with your contertops. I am really liking your countertops too. Really a relief from the huge spots and waves that some have!! I think because the scale is similar to your woodgrain, close together and not big blank areas in the wood. Great choices!

I've painted much of the oak baseboards throughout the house white....do you think I could paint the trim woodwork in the kitchen white while leaving the cabinets oak?