I’ll soon be starting a set of kitchen cabinet. Client wants Melamine interiors; Maple face frames and the slab doors will be Maple veneer plywood. My question is about what finish to use. The client has very strongly voiced her choice of a finish that will not yellow or give that amber tone you get with a poly or varnish.

Does this mean my only choice is going to be a water based finish? I could do NC Lacquer but I never felt it’s sturdy enough for kitchen cabinets.