Are oak cabinets totally outdated?
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Comments (44)I have a lovely Pear-wood Arts and Crafts style kitchen...it's around 20 years old (the cabinets etc.) but I wouldn't paint over it - no matter how untrendy people consider it. Lovely coloured leaded light cupboard doors and square cut-outs. I can't stand these dismal dark green kitchens...sorry to say that, if you've got one, but I'm old fashioned! I like the one pictured, though, as it seems to be surrounded by natural wood and the green acts as an accent rather than adding to a dark look. Nice neat job in the picture....See MoreUpdate- Your suggestions on the outdated kitchen
Comments (20)cawaps thanks for the info on uploading multiple pics! Doggie statue is packed away along with pink flowers! My parents absolutely love the kitchen. My mom said they don't know why they didn't do it sooner. They moved in the house so long ago and it was already painted that color and I guess over the years they just got used to it. I haven't seen it in person but my mom said the pictures don't do it justice. This is just with their phone's camera. Those are great ideas for the lighting! Definitely going to stick with the ORB finish so it matches. Then a few more tweaks they need to do and they'll be set. The thing is the rest of the house really is ready to sell. They have all neutral colors, all hardwood flooring, and kind of a traditional/transitional style. It was the kitchen that was killing it. And I know on decorating shows they'll say, "Oh it's just paint" but really you can see how paint makes the room! I will definitely do another update when it's finished. This time it won't be as dramatic as 75% of the problem was the paint but at least you'll be able to see. Thank you all again for all of the tips. When the time comes in the future for us to sell, I'll definitely get feedback here!...See MoreHelp pick wall color for kitchen with oak cabinets and oak trim
Comments (6)The new lighting could effect the wall color and the color of the wood - so definitely do that first. Do some research into the lasting effects of gel stain - I've heard both good things and bad things. Here are just some unasked for thoughts- if I was working with this kitchen on a budget, I would possibly remove the upper trim piece and the small wood piece over the windows. I might remove the entire cabinet to the left of the farthest left window and replace with some shelves. I would remove the over the range microwave, which being short I could not even use, and replace with a stand alone vent. You could do a stainless vent for a more modern look. It is more expensive, but you could stain an unfinished wood hood with insert for a more farmhouse look. You have so much lower storage I actually would be tempted to remove all of the upper cabinetry - especially if there is a pantry cabinet - I was wondering where the fridge is - is there a pantry cabinet next to it? As far a curtains - I do like the softness and color window treatments add, though tis is a person style choice. This vent is a little larger than you would want: Less uppers - pretty window treatment: Rustic shelves: If you like a bit of country / farmhouse, beadboard makes an inexpensive backsplash and works well with shelves - rather than tiling, which might possibly need to be redone if you got new counters down the road. This is my basement kitchenette - done very economically with some of my original cabinets (refinished), shelving and beadboard - though in this case I used the beadboard wallpaper to save money - might replace with the real thing in time: https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~65270573 My main kitchen is also oak and in my "my pics" idea book - if you want some possible ideas for counters/ backsplash / farm sink - but it is done in a vintage style....See MoreOutdated Backsplash & Cabinets
Comments (1)Here are pictures of my kitchen. Couldn’t get them to upload with original post....See MorePhobie Privett
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