Opinions please?

This morning we are going to the cabinet place to pick out our cabinets. I was just wondering what you thought about this...

Our flooring is mainly darker colours (including some hardwood that is a darker oak), should we try to match our cabinets to the darker wood, or go with something lighter to contrast with the darker flooring? Just wondering what your opinions are. I was also curious what you think about railings in those aspects?

I am sure we will have our cabinets picked out before I hear your responses, but I am just curious what other people think. I have never decorated a house before, and had these many choices. It is fun, but also sometimes a little tough because you know that these cabinets, flooring, railings, etc will be in the house for years to come and you don't want to have regrets.