"Natural stone like marble is porous and could absorb grease, making it look discolored or different from the rest of the kitchen over time," the designer adds. If you love this look, you can still go for it; just choose a less permeable material for your shelves, such as the wood shown here, and consider placing your shelves away from the stove entirely.
"We love it in doses, but it's important to consider how this will wear and tear over time, and whether it will be in a high-traffic area that is hard to keep clean," Clendenon adds. "You don't want to be kicking yourself in five years or think that you'll just replace the cabinet doors if you get sick of them!"
"The nice thing about going with a white backdrop in a kitchen, though, is you can bring in color with your countertop appliances, artwork, lighting, or even textiles and accessories. But the point here is: If color speaks to you, don't be afraid to try it on your cabinets or with some temporary wallpaper on your walls."
"We are all for a punch in the backsplash department, but it's important to consider what you will love (or be sick of!) five to 10 years from now," she says. "Something timeless is the best way to go - and that will avoid costly renovations down the line."
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