There were white thermfoil cabinets in our kitchen when we moved in. I say were, because we are under construction now and they've been ripped out. I liked them as far as durability - no chips or scratches and they cleaned up very well. I didn't care for the look of thermofoil, but I did kinda get used to having white. When I was in choosing mode for our new cabinets, I too, seemed to be most attracted to white painted cabinets. Ultimately, we chose cherry wood stained cabinets in briarwood stain. I was thinking about going with that on the perimeter cabinets, and a white painted island as I have white beadboard throughout my home - but I chickened out. Reason being, I usually saw white on the perimeter and a wood or different color painted island, but couldn't find any pics of what I was thinking on. If you are thinking of resale value - I would go with the wood stained cabinets. On most of the home sales shows on tv, it seems that more people comment on not liking the white cabinets than comment on not liking wood ones. But if you're planning on being in your home for quite awhile - get whatever you want. I am still drawn to the painted cabinet kitchen I see on here, Rate My Space, and HGTV shows. BUT, I am hoping I change my mind after my cabinets are installed, and I am back to having wood stained cabinets again, like I did in my last home. Good luck with your decision. ---Boxie Here is a link that might be useful: Pics of my previous thermofoil kitchen and new planned kitchen

DH hated it. He wants a big window in the center of the wall both for keeping an eye on the property (and he said so I can see him if he keels over on the lawn) and also he thought the porch roof overhang would get tangled up with the window framing on right window. And of course with my high back stove there'd be no awesome window like Angie et al have behind their stoves.

hi corrie, similar to others posted (from houzz): [eclectic kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2104) by new york interior designer Olga Adler [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by philadelphia general contractor Echelon Custom Homes [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by boston general contractor Mitchell Construction Group

It really is a hard decision, but usually there is some sort of indicator to the right direction - you may just have to listen hard and dig deep to find it. People gave all sorts of good things to clue in on in this thread from just sitting and staring at your kitchen daily and it coming to you over time....to looking at inspiration pics and tuning into which ones make you sigh in wonder.....to just making a final decision one way or another and seeing if peace comes with it. For me, I did decide on white with my previous cabinet maker, and I was excited, but still felt very nervous about it. The glaze or no glaze choice was not sitting right at all either. I wanted the warmth of glaze, but not the potential to be dated or the lack of control over how heavy or light it was applied. In the end, we switched cabinet makers, and I realized that stained wood really does fit more with our house. That's what all our millwork and window casings/trim are. So that's what we chose (stained birch, actually), and I feel peace about it. There is something about the warmth of wood that paint can't really replicate. Yet, I get my white painted fix too - we have a cream fireplace mantle and surround, so I am adding to that in the adjacent kitchen with a creamy white island, hutch, and columns. I am still toying with the idea of using black or green on the island instead of white...we will see! BTW, our kitchen should be completed by the end of the year. Our aim is Nov 1, but I think that's going to be pushing it.