for a smallish galley kitche I would vote for bright and happy feel. I have maple cabinets in my kitchen but in a smaller space, I think a kitchen with white cabinets and cheerful accent colors would be lovely. Good luck!

In the end it is a personal preference of course, but I lean to bright and happy (which doesn't necessarily mean white). I'd say no dark uppers in a smallish galley, but if you have some natural light and don't mind mixing cabinets colours you can still have light to medium dark lowers and lighter uppers and have that bright, happy feel.