Does all white paint look cheap on a 70s house

[Lily Wang]

I'm planning my first flip now. I've noticed that the all white wall +white cabinet+black hardwares is really popular. most of the new constructions that are selling fast are using this. 

I've decieded to use white shaker cabinet (maybe two tones)+black haredware+oak color floor. but not pretty sure about the wall color. if I do pure white/extra white for the wall. two things that i'm concerned about. first, there is no contrast bewteen the cabinet and the wall; second, a 70's house is low ceiling, less natural light, texured on the ceiling (kind of porpcorn ceiling). I doubt it might looks cheap.

what are your recommendations for the wall color in this situaiton? could you please advice? Thank you. 

[Patricia Steiner]

White interiors/exteriors are in high demand and perceived as more upscale and modern.  But that's the 'right white' - as  the 'wrong white' can be blinding and some even look like unpainted drywall.  The lighting matters a lot too.   I recommend Alabaster; it's a creamy white that looks white without the glare or blue hue.  I recommend doing an online search of 'what white paint colors do designers use' and you'll get some tried and true options.  If you're looking for a modern look and/or a way to light up a dark space, white is the right choice when it's the right white.  Nothing is easy...

Hope this helps...