Are you asking our opinion on these? I like the style of them, but I do not like the color. I don't know if it's my computer screen, but these look somewhat orange. I would definitely prefer white over these.

I would choose white over these. The style of these doesn't play into the wood finish they are accompanied with.. Wood tones are coming back but exotic woods are more so than maple in a shaker style. There is always a large margin of quality difference in cabinets and that is especially noticeable when a wood finish is involved.

Is this a showroom display of the maple husband liked? Be sure and know you need drawers ....maybe not so many wall cabs as they show in the display and it might work . It is a generic look...probably fairly economical and the splotchy maple sometimes when you get a five panel drawer front is not an issue as compared to on the wall doors . Price out glass door fronts and don't overload the space w wall cabs . Honey or wheat maple is certainly workable and if he likes it and the cabs are well made and coming in nicely for your budget then I can see the advantages. Your counters and everything have yet to be added in. How much looking and price comparing have you done? And of course......the layout?

I quite like them, but the variation in the finish almost has an industrial look to me. Might depend on the real color in person.

I would say go with white as white is timeless. Maple cabinets stained become muddy in color because maple is such a hard wood; there fore does not accept the stain properly. Cherry would be a better choice if you are going to stain the cabinet. However, if you want a lighter color a natural maple would be lighter than cherry.

I remember a time when people told me don't put white in a kitchen; it's too dated. The house I bought had trendy cherry. Now, it is the dreaded, dated cherry. Get what you love. Forget the trends. They come, they go.

I also remember hearing travertine is a classic material. It will never go out of style. Well, it is out of style.

I think a well thought out kitchen will always be appealing. Builder grade kitchens lack personality and that is why they fall out of fashion so quickly.

I agree the finish looks odd and if you want white do MDF it will paint better and hold up better. If you want modern and maple do something like this