White won't go away ... "Wood grain also tends to wear better due to the camouflaging effects." Cabinet-matching wood hoods, however, are not as popular as they once were. Mixed-metal hoods ...

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Interior designers share their top picks for paint colors that look beautiful alongside white cabinetry in kitchens.