I didn’t have many wall space but I needed a little bit of distinction so the cabinets, ceiling and trim would stand out. Hope this helps. Superior luck with painting your kitchen. Or, if you are doing white for the cabinets, I would do a lightweight gray for the walls. http://cashmnkif.look4blog.com/16321475/the-definitive-guide-to-what-to-use-to-clean-painted-kitchen-cabinets