Stark colors lack personality. Combinations of black, white, and gray limit the opportunities for personalization. Johner Images/Getty Images ...

W hile fewer kitchens are using upper cabinets these days, these storage staples are by no means completely passé. Cabinets are still excellent for those who prefer to keep their ...

"Not only are stark black cabinets nearly impossible to keep looking clean, using the harsh color in such an expansive swath can create the wrong impact," she says.