Twg, WOW, that's a real knock out!! That definitely gives me a few ideas for what to do with my stupid peninsula. : )

Oh my gosh!!! Thats amazing! Gorgeous cabinets!

Beautiful!! It's so amazing what a little paint can do for cabinets that have lived in their past wood too long. Is the backside of your island beadboard also?

1000% improvement. You did a fantastic job.

Yes, cabinets can be spray painted, but I would recommend someone who has a lot of experience doing it. It's not for the rookie. Mine were spray-painted by a guy who does auto bodywork.

Wow...unbelievable Before and After, Twg7590 !
Beautiful, simply beautiful.

Blondie2007,
Using Twg's pic you've seen what some white paint (any shade of white) can do with a little prep work, patience and time.
It's really not hard. And the end results are 9 times out of 10 so worth it!

Actually, the hardest part for me when painting anything is the preparation (prep-removing hardware, door fronts, good cleaning, light sanding, good primer, etc.) of the item so that I get a really good, long-lasting, durable painted item.

Personally, if you aren't happy with what you have, paint it!
What have you got to lose? *smile*

And there are so many people here who really know their stuff when it comes to painting and glazing cabinets so you'll be in great hands should you need some help or encouragement along the way.

twg, they are gorgeous! What a transformation. Can you please tell me where you found the corbels you used on your island? Thanks!

Wow is right....your redo is incredible.
I had pickled cabinets that I had painted white in the spring....wish I had done it years ago! The difference is amazing. I used SW West Highland White which is a nice white....not "refrigerator" white! I love the Antique White though! The painters primed everything, took the cabinets back to their shop and sprayed them...finish is smooth and they look like brand new. No digital camera or I'd post pics.
One thing I can tell you blondie is to just go for it. It took me forever to decide because I was so afraid I would mess them up....boy was I wrong. It's unbelievable what a coat of paint can do.

Unbelievable. Twg, that is one amazing transformation! What a gorgeous kitchen. Truly an inspiration.

In my last kitchen, we used SW Divine White because it was recommended to us by a professional painter.

Thanks everyone! Yes, we used a HVLP sprayer we bought at Sears for $100. It was well worth the money. DH is an engineer and he did not have trouble using it, but he is "handy".

We used SW Proclassic Latex paint in the color Antique White. My appliances are bisque and that is a perfect match, but there are other gorgeous creamy whites. After the paint we used Minwax Polycrylic (water based poly).

robbyrob, you won't believe where I got the corbels! TJ MAXX/Homegoods. They were like $5 each or something ridiculous.

Brutuses, here is the other side of the island:

Thanks again everyone for the kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement.

Twg,
you certainly have an eye for decorating. I am sooooo very impressed with your results.... I was even just showing my 4 yr old and 2 1/2 yr old standing by the computer as no adults home at the moment and laughed at myself showing these toddlers the amazing differences in your kitchen cabs. How funny is that. It looks amazing and there are simply no other words. You should be so very proud of your accomplishments. The corbels really are the icing on the cake - great find. thanks for taking the time to post pictures. By the way, love the wooden arch above your window and fabric selection. Have a great weekend.

Just gorgeous! I love your kitchen and the color so much now. You have a great eye for decorating and color. Just amazing!

Does the wood grain show through your paint?? I'd love to do this (with an HVLP) but don't want the wood grain to show??

I have been looking for JUST THIS exact encouragement/example for months! I have an old buffet/breakfront that belonged to my mother...I don't really love it but I couldn't bear to give it up. I've been trying to figure out exactly what to do to it to make it feel more like the rest of my dining room furniture which is French country/farm table type. I've felt that the main thing it needs is to be light, rather than dark, and maybe some trim, etc. Here's the amazing thing...the wood/color is exactly what your cabinets were before you changed them! So thanks so much....btw, what is an HVLP?

twg,
This might be a few years late, but I am looking to paint my kitchen cabinets this exact color and love how it looks with your granite and backsplash Do you mind giving me the details on those two things? Color names and where you purchased them?