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What cabinets go with natural oak hardwood floors?

cindy0925
15 years ago

As part of my kitchen remodel, I plan on putting in oak hardwood floors to match the rest of my house. I am going to leave them natural. My kitchen is 12x18, part of which is an eating area. I do not have a separate dining room. My kitchen layout is L shaped with a peninsula on one half and the other half is open for the table. Currently I have medium-stained birch cabinets with an off-white painted peninsula. The peninsula has butcherblock on top. I want my kitchen to look light and bright. For cabinets, what wood and stain should I get? With light maple (wheat), I am concerned about not enough contrast. With off white painted I am concerned about chipping. Plus my kids don't like them. With light cherry, I am concerned about darkening. Plus both cherry and the oak are grainy woods. Would that look funny? I am looking for suggestions. Does anyone have pictures they can post with natural oak floors?

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