I'm neutral on white--depends on the rest of the house/decor. However, I did see one of those stupid FB slideshows: "Trends On Their Way Out" and white cabinets was one of them, because supposedly people didn't realize you see dirt much more easily on white and they don't want to have to wipe them down all the time.

I painted over my white cabinets in my VT house--they are now Wasabi. I love it.

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Jane, I agree that they have given your SO's place the charm of a hospital kitchen. Aggravating.