I was going to paint my cabinets too, but then I came across this thread: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1021240521611.html Scroll down to the post from Celticmoon. I used General Finshes gel stain in java, but they also have a cherry gel stain: http://www.generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-wood-stains-sealers/oilbase-gel-stains I followed celticmoon's directions - they are very good. This will only work if you are going from a lighter stain to a darker stain (I am assuming your cabinets are currently stained) Liz

There are lots of different whites. I'm having medium stained cherry cabs, green granite, and sagey green walls. Stock white - like BM 01 or BM 02, which I have in other rooms, or Muralo White - just looked too stark. I took samples of my wood, wall paint and granite to a paint store - one that sells Muralo,Bruning, etc. They have designers on staff. One of them helped me pick a good off white for the trim, with no charge for the consultation. Sometimes these designers will even make house calls. I think the right shade of white or off white could be great with your cherry and oak.

No greige or beige. You have way too much in all these tones already. Consider a light green - perhaps BM "Silken Pine" or one with a bit more "sage" such as Farrow & Ball's "Green Ground". You need some "cool" with a bit of color for this.

Gray would not be my first choice. I would, however, go with a grayish green. Take a look at B.M. Misted Green. It is a soft relief from the floor, counters and cabinets.