yep..light wood is making a comeback, definitely so I'm still in my walnut and teak stage(and probably will stay there for a while lol), but I love some light woods too..maple for example...cherry.. I like the idea of mixing both:) some cabinets are light stained and some are white(or some other light color). why not, if the overall design supports it of course? I think the most important for kitchen is to make sense within the context of the style of the house. then it will always look like it belongs. second most important-that it makes sense with your own individual style and preferences. then it will a) be cohesive with the rest of the space b) will make you happy(you can switch a) and b) places)) I don't get this "looking dated" thing..either it's pretty/nice/beautiful/cute/gorgeous-or it's not whoever doesn't like it in ten years (including you), for any reason anymore-redoes it if he can afford it. and if he can't-he waits until he can. if the kitchen makes sense-one can wait for years. its the ones that seem to be glued to the house, stylistically disconnected, or dysfunctional-that you wish to rip out others, you work with. you like them despite being "dated" too. unless you're told day after day you shouldn't...)))

i say go with a white or a really light gray can pare nicely

Go to the Benjamin Moore website, look up Labrador Blue, then click on "see in room" and click on the various rooms to see what paint colors they use with it. They name the other colors.

Surprise, surprise! The cabinet color was Navajo white. Im leaning towards painting the walls linen white to match the existing trim color/ slider too. Linen appears a tad lighter than Navajo, There's really not a lot of wall space to contend with the built ins compared to the rest of the living room. I plan on using linen in the dining room and entrance hall to create the flow it so badly needs. Thanks again and any follow up thoughts I'm all ears.😊