Picture of the space and at first thought white not gray but really we need to see not only the kitchen but some idea of the rest of the house.

The kitchen gets a lot of light - ithere will be windows and a door with sidelights on 3 sides - south, west, and north. Trim in most of the downstairs is Linen White, and rooms (double parlor, dining room and guest room) are painted with BM Color Stories (Museum Piece and Skipping Stone) and BM Stonington Gray.

Logical choice seems to be to paint the cabinets Linen White (wall color TBD), but just wondered if that was too boring. Thanks for your thoughts.

It is not the color of the cabinets that can make a kitchen boring. Look at the pics in your idea book. Many of the kitchens have a pretty stove hood, glass doors and small areas of open shelving. Some are disappointed in their new kitchen when they do new painted cabinets, but in long bland rows, then a microwave over the range and forget to add color. Then they have a boring kitchen that looks like a black and white photo.

I don't know if it is your style, but you can make a very charming kitchen in a victorian by adding some "old fashion" elements or new ones that mimic the past. I have a friend who has a new kitchen in a victorian. She has a couple of tall narrow glass cabinet doors. She does not style them, but they have her collection of depression glass and other antique dishes which she uses - not just for show. She has a beadboard ceiling in a light gray green. She has an original washboard sink - which looks great, but I have a Whitehaven apron front sink and I think it gives a similar feel, but is more practical. My friend's kitchen is white, but with touches of a pretty green so it is not dull, but a cozy and warm space.

You may want to go for a more modern look - but a room full of cabinets alone does not bring style to a kitchen:)

Thanks for your comments! You're right - I am going for a more old fashioned feel - I will incorporate wood, am splurging on leaded glass doors for several cabinets, and have lots of antiques (more than I need). I'm also happy to hear that you like your Whitehaven sink - that's what I'm leaning toward right now.

This is my first major renovation and I'm getting overwhelmed by all the choices. I'm sure things will look just fine once it's all done regardless of the color choice! Again thank you for helping me through this process.