paint color for kitchen with light wood cabinets

Below is a kitchen in Avon Lake that we painted the cabinets in a light gray color. Our interior designer helped this home owner select the color "Bone Black CW-715" from Benjamin Moore. We also painted the thin piece of wood near the top in black to give it an accent piece. If you want the wood in your home to stand out, picking a cool paint color will give the paint and the oak a distinct contrast. Go with the purple, blue or green family. Warmer paint colors, from the red, orange and gold family, will create a welcoming