what color to paint kitchen walls with light oak cabinets

White is still the most popular color as it has been for at least five years or so. One of the reasons white is such a popular color is because it makes all of the other colors in the kitchen pop (such as the walls and counters). White painted cabinets can make a smaller kitchen appear larger just like painting the walls a lighter color can do. Tina-I love your kitchen paint choice-I think golden oak cabinets go best with a country colour scheme- so copper, sage, garnet and French blue are gorgeous choices. Aqua blue is also pretty is