The overall look of the kitchen is clean and crisp. Th abundance of white is broken up with a milk chocolate color to provide some contrast. I decided on white cabinets to promote the look of the white kitchen. Making the island in a dark finished walnut gives some character as well as a contrast in color and texture to the white painted cabinets. I chose a white Quartz for the counter tops to stay with the white theme, since I find white the best surface on which to prepare food, and because Quartz is a practical material for counters. It is heat and scratch resistant and won’t stain when food or wine is spilled on it. I love my island. It gives me so much more counter space and a place for my kids or my friends to sit and hang out while I am cooking.