Updating 90s honey oak kitchen for resale
13 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (87)
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
Related Discussions
Updating 90's kitchen in our new home
Comments (15)Thank you for all of your comments and compliments... You have reminded me not to rush into changing things. The house has alot of trim work throughout, including on the dining room ceiling, dining room walls, living room, windows, entry/foyer, doorways, etc...In those areas, all the trim has been painted white, but it appears to be the same style and type as what's in the kitchen/family room. I guess I was thinking that the rest of the trim work should be white too. But, I see now that it doesn't have to match and will leave a bit of character to the family room! The wood for the built-ins do appear to be an upgrade over the kitchen cabinets. As much as I love the look of all white trim, the family room has such a warm feeling, as is, so I will probably just keep any furniture in the room light for contrast and accent with color. I will definitely not rush to change to quickly! Some of our main reasons for choosing the new home is because it was custom built, is loaded with trim work and moldings and is in an older neighborhood with lots of large trees and yards. Of course, there is also plenty of shiny brass in all of the bathrooms, door handles and foyer lighting that we will be busy replacing. And, the landscaping needs some updating from the overly manicured large bushes surrounding the front entryway of the home. I may have trouble with interior design/decor, but I am in my element with landscaping and yard work! I appreciate all the comments about the kitchen...My husband and I have done a lot of work ourselves in our current home. He does most of our home repairs too; he hates hiring out! Life has gotten extremely hectic these days, so we have less time for DIY work like the time it would take to do paint the cabinets. But, I think we can easily handle the backsplash and modifying the cabinets with beadboard on the sides, but will find someone for counters/sink and help with whatever we do to the cabinets. It sounds like if we have to hire someone to paint the cabinets, it might put us way over our current budget. While I still love my inspiration kitchen photo, I may entertain the idea of darkening the stain/refacing the existing cabinets, possibly painting the center island as one of you mentioned and updating the counters, sink and adding backsplash and other details. This would buy us time (and save us money), until we can afford to get the wood floors we want and the painting of the cabinets the way GreenDay detailed. I appreciate all the advice....See Moreupdating kitchen - honey oak cathedral style kitchen cabinets
Comments (9)Thanks for the comments everyone. I need to stop over and get better pics. Were moving into the house but aren't going to do anything to the cabinets so I'm really looking for accessory suggestions on how to distract and have a more updated feel. We are changing the counter tops but they not in. Were going with a lighter cream or white granite with darker veins. The floor is a very light tan. Basically I'm imagining my kitchen will look like a traditional kitchen ppl usually do in a flip home. I don't want that but can't really change anything aside from accessories and other furniture that might give the room a more updated feel. As mentioned the walls are Parisian taupe. I feel like it's going to just be too yellow/tan feeling in the end. What kind of light fixtures, kitchen tables, colors, rugs, etc would help update honey oak cathedral cabinets with a lighter granite counter top and light tiled floor with Parisian taupe walls for example I found these ideas on Pinterest....See MoreUpdate to 90s Kitchen/Living Room
Comments (0)My house is dated, very 90s with the original oak cabinets and cream carpet. Hard to tell in the pictures but the original yellowish tan has faded to a green olive and the wall paper is a good 20 years old. Need to update this space. Considering replacing the carpet with wood floor, and repainting the walls a different color. Will be getting new stainless steel appliances in the next year. Any suggestions on how to update this space and what colors you would go with?...See MoreAnyone else rocking Cloe tile and 90s honey oak cabinets?
Comments (18)My first priority would go to function. Replace the Ceran range with induction. Ikea has a Electrolux product with a 5 year warranty for $1040. Link. Or you could choose a slide-in from Bosch. The difference in response and performance is night and day. And cleanup is a simple wipe....See MoreRelated Professionals
Clarksburg Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Pleasant Grove Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Artondale Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Roselle Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Southampton Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Country Club Cabinets & Cabinetry · Aspen Hill Cabinets & Cabinetry · Brea Cabinets & Cabinetry · Farmers Branch Cabinets & Cabinetry · Palisades Park Cabinets & Cabinetry · Red Bank Cabinets & Cabinetry · Riverbank Cabinets & Cabinetry · Universal City Cabinets & Cabinetry · Wildomar Cabinets & Cabinetry · Glassmanor Design-Build Firms- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
- 11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
Related Stories

KITCHEN OF THE WEEKKitchen of the Week: Goodbye, Honey Oak — Hello, Minty Green
After more than 30 years, the Kloesels revamped their space to reflect their rural country town and Victorian-style home
Full Story
SELLING YOUR HOUSEKitchen Ideas: 8 Ways to Prep for Resale
Some key updates to your kitchen will help you sell your house. Here’s what you need to know
Full Story
MOST POPULAR5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense — and 5 That Don’t
Find out which projects offer the best return on your investment dollars
Full Story
SELLING YOUR HOUSE10 Ways to Boost Your Home's Resale Value
Figure out which renovations will pay off, and you'll have more money in your pocket when that 'Sold' sign is hung
Full Story
LIFE8 Ways to Tailor Your Home for You, Not Resale
Planning to stay put for a few years? Forget resale value and design your home for the way you live
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Elegant Updates for a Serious Cook
High-end appliances and finishes, and a more open layout, give a home chef in California everything she needs
Full Story
BEFORE AND AFTERSGray Cabinets Update a Texas Kitchen
Julie Shannon spent 3 years planning her kitchen update, choosing a gray palette and finding the materials for a transitional style
Full Story
BUDGET DECORATINGBudget Decorator: 15 Ways to Update Your Kitchen on a Dime
Give your kitchen a dashing revamp without putting a big hole in your wallet
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGN6 Kitchens, 6 DIY Updates
Get inspired to give your own kitchen a fresh look with ideas from these affordable, do-it-yourself fixes
Full Story
lascatx