Elaine, I feel your pain!
I did the ’color match’ to Sherwin Williams Pure White (also my house trim color) on the perimeter and a black island. I did the Breslin door style, all plywood construction. In hindsight, I’m not sure I would choose the black again. It shows every speck of dust, oil, etc when the sun shines on it. I was told by a designer not to choose matte finish and I’m glad I didn’t.
In the guest bath and the laundry room, I did the Trumbull door style in Quartersawn Oak in the Husk finish. I’m really happy with those and if I had to do it again, I’d probably do that on my island. Doesn‘t look anything like the oak cabinets of the 80s and 90s! I think in the long run, the stain finish would hold up and be able to be touched up more easily than paint.
I’m away until Sunday but if you check back with me then, I can send you photos.
Good luck with your decision!
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