Hi! I'm new here and just did a project concerning seepage. Instead of painting on poly acrylic I went with the suggestion of burnishing. I used a fairly flat tea spoon and rubbed (not too rough or hard) the (blue) tape on the floor where the seams meet. Once you start you can see how it really bonds the tape to the floor. I would also suggest taking the tape off after you've done each wall, before the paint has time to dry. Taking it off while still wet the paint has no time to bond to the tape. That way the seam is really clean. Good luck, try to have fun and I hope it turns out great!! Samantha

I think the doors you have pictured are very attractive. If all the trim is done the same way you may be better off replacing it though as the labor and cost of restoration may not be worth the effort. The antiquing job that was done seems to have held up well so it most likely has several coats of poly on it. If you like the cabinet doors those could be redone in a darker, richer antique finish which could look beautiful next to lovely new cream molding.

Are the baseboards and windows in your entire home stained? If so, then whatever decision you make should be carried out throughout your home.

Your cabinets are beautiful as is -- would not paint any part of them. Would paint the gold wall instead to update and lighten up the room. Would replace the backsplash and (side splash) over the countertop with the sink with a single row of either single color 4"- 6" backsplash tile and paint that wall above the short backsplash as well or, at the very least, stop at below window sill height, including for the side wall(s). Consider both your new backsplash and your new wall color together -- have them coordinate well -- the wood cabinets will go with anything.