Be careful with the dark grey appliances - down the road if one konks out, you may have a harder time finding one to match the remaining ones.

These are the newer appliances that are fingerprint proof. You don't think they will be around for long? I really hate stainless.

No clue on how long they'll be around. A lot of those are just coated stainless steel, many of which scratch easily and then you have, well, scratched stainless. Fingerprints can be cleaned off, scratches, not so much.

agree with Sophie... also if u have in mind a busy/patterned granite/quartz etc, then pick that first. you can match your cabs to it versus the other way around, which can be difficult!!

if concerned about SS appliances, then get panel ready for frig and DW, then just oven will be SS.

I virtually never agree with Sophie, but she's right on that: choose the most restrictive and limited item first, and move on with that same priority. That's often flooring, because it may have to allow for structural and design issues (load bearing pillars, HVAC ducts, etc) and those might affect the type - and possibly the specific appearance - of your choice. Then usually appliance size (specific appliances if you can), and then cabinetry, because you need to know appliance size before you can design the cabinets around them. Then sink(s), faucets, and countertop. Backsplash and furniture last.

Thanks so much Sophie and others for the information! It is an open concept one level and we will have the same flooring throughout the home. We may have rugs in the bedrooms, not sure on that yet. I did not realize those appliances scratch easily. My daughter just bought them! Yikes.

I read that white cabinetry was going out. Is this really true? I thought they were timeless.....

White cabinets are not "going out". I've been reading that they're going out for the last 12 years. It's just something people say to sound like they're in the know and/or because they chose something else, such as the unfortunate espresso, that does go in and out of style.

Also, when choosing colors for your kitchen keep in mind the amount of natural light the kitchen gets, and the kitchen's size and ceiling height.

Regarding your appliances. It's not clear to me whether you are talking about stainless steel which is the color of stainless steel with a no-fingerprint coating, or whether you are talking about the recent color "black stainless". It is the latter that runs more of a risk of scratching off.

The slate and black stainless can be scratched and aren't repairable. Alternative finishes are released and discontinued regularly so the latest ones could very well end up the same. Black, white, stainless are reliably available.

White cabs will always be around while medium stained wood is enjoying another day in the sun. What's "popular" will ebb and flow so pick what you'll enjoy seeing everyday.

I agree with others that you generally start with your most restrictive element and it sounds like you have identified that as your floors since they will be continuous throughout the house.

I think white cabinets are timeless, though the door front styles are not. If you look at kitchens through out their history, since we have had cabinets in them, there’re white cabinets in every decade.

However, I think they are currently less fashionable than other choices. I personally would choose based on what suits the style of the home, how much light the room gets, and what I like. But if being on trend is important, then I would look to the more currently fashionable wood tones (recognizing that they will likely cycle out of style before the kitchen needs to be renovated).

I would also say that if you are planning on hardwood floors, white cabinets are easier to coordinate with them than wood tones. Not saying it isn’t possible to have wood floors and wood cabinets look great, I just think it is harder.