Even with all cabinets (both upper and lower) in white, I love the island being Blue - The same countertops connect it all. In my case, I'd want a dark gray (more neutral - I can always add color in things which can be re;laced inexpensively) such as towels centerpieces, canisters, & art. I also love the touches of black in the 2 pendant lights over the island and the faucet. Both of these elements are neutral & can always work with any colors.
I like this but in my home, I'd want it just the opposite: White upper cabinets and a gray island and lower cabinets with wood shelves & window treatments to match my blonde ale floors & current alder wood bar stools. I'd add some touches of black - dark new faucet w/removable sprayer new pendant lights over island w/touch of black & brass, brass hardware on all cabinets (I already have it) & stainless under mount sink w/same shape as my current sink. Counter tops would be marble-look quartz with veining similar to our new bath (not real busy)
Be sure to read ALL of this before Kithcen remodel.
Read ALL of this before we start Kitchen makeover.
I like these wood shelves either side of the window - much like mine. I could have wood accent shelves there with matching wood shelf over the mirror on east wall as well as some wood on the island maybe?


Lots of good tips and ideas in this story.
Q