I like it "as is". I wouldn't add glass.

You hve alot of the same tones for everything IMO first change the lighting it is adding to the yellow cast of all the wood so change all the bulbs in the pendants and the pot lights to LEDs 4000K the do the stool seats in acolor like the green of the accents on the counter would be an improvement. After that see if there is still a need for glass if so I would probably only do the center cabinet make sure you put some light in it and some under cabinet lighting same 4000K LED would also make a difference .

The cabinets and floor are too close in color. Add a runner(blue?) to break them up.

Thanks, I like the idea of changing the counter stool seats. There is LED under cabinet lighting already. I didn’t have it on in the pics. Also had the island lights dimmed.

That's not the same thing as changing out the bulbs, really. I agree about the seating and adding arug. You need color!

You could change out the seating and get new white pendant lights.

I think you simply need to get four new counter stools that you love.

Here are all three with a frosted glass and a new rug.

Before

After

It is a beautiful kitchen either way!

Wow! Thank you for the before and after. That really helps! I like the rug and frosted glass.

Are the insides of your cabinets finished properly for display?

I'm with Kendrah here--throw down a pretty rug, put some colorful decorative junk down, and it's perfect!

i think I would just do those two or three on the end.

Like this.

nice looking kitchen. the glass is a great idea. (I don't care for the frosted glass w/your style kitchen)

I like this runner:

it will brighten up all of the wood tones, but it's still warm enough to play w/the golden tones.

you could also do a seeded glass,

and / or paint the interior of the cabinet a nice white or, light up the interior if you have something to display

Thanks Beth. Do you have a link to that rug? The cabinet interiors are already white 🙂 and I was thinking of replacing the shelving in them with glass so that interior lights can shine through.

Your cabinets are lovely and look in great shape; I would keep them “as is”. Add a light rug and some colorful barstools.

Maybe consider taking the stools apart and changing base color to a more vibrant color.

Love your kitchen! A bit of glass is nice. I would put it in a cupboard no larger than the one over your micro-wave. Too much doesn't work--especially right next to the windows.

I would reupholster the stools, theres a lotta wood in there. I had a 90s oak kitchen with the matching floor in my previous home. We remodeled the kitchen with white cabinets but I added quite a few glassfront cabinets. I have to tell you, they open up the room, your eye doesnt stop at the door and visually it gives you at least an extra foot.. Lighting within the cabinet helps the effect. I would add them to the cabinets flanking the sinks, it will really open up the area. If you can, remove the doors and get a feeling of how it would look. People complain about having to keep your cabinets neat…really?.. im sure you can manage a couple of cabinets. I did clear glass. I think the color of your cabs/floors are really pretty so adding a bit of color elsewhere should be easy.

I think your kitchen is lovely also. One thing we did when we updated our cherry cabinets was remove the refrigerator panels and had stainless panels fabricated. It really helped to change the look.

I like the idea of glass inserts on the doors to the left. There are tons of options for the kinds of glass (seeded, ribbed or clear are just three). It will break up the constancy of the same wood look all around.
Definitely change out the stools to something in a fun fabric. Yes, get a runner. And I agree different pendants will brighten the room as well.

Good idea, @ctl3, to remove the refrigerator panel.

Can you post a shot to the left of the sink? I also like the clear or seeded glass but don’t know which exact balance and amount makes sense overall in the room.

I think you have a nice kitchen but if you want glass inserts why don’t you test the idea first by taking off cabinet doors and see if you like the more open look
And the idea of keeping those open cabinet contents looking good.

The cabinets to the left of the sink are wider than those to the right. it seemed like if I was going to put glass in those two sets that they should be the same size?

Even if you just did the cabinets to the left of the sink, it would open it up a bit to that view. whats going on out there?

I would do all 3!

Ohhhh....you already have a rug close by. The pendants look very nice - close up. Not sure they need to be changed as some have suggested.

While the pendants are quite nice. they don’t ”pop” against the dark cabinets.

I suggest reupholstering the stools which look really nice and put down a runner. And personally, I’d be against adding a ‘color pop’ - choosing instead an upholstery and rug pattern which uses muted tones,maybe some grey like your counter top, some teal, sage or muted coral. Your cabinets are really very nice and have some wood variation in them. Try not to add ‘busy-ness’ with u usual glass if you do go that route.

I really like your kitchen (which is rare because I seldom like older wood cabinets!) Cherry? They look very well done.

I've seen some glass options where they've done one door (such as the one on the left to the larger uppers on the left) and two on the right (like what I photohopped)

You can start w/the two, get the runner, and see what you think. if you think you need more glass, do the other side.

I like your stools and don't know if changing them will make a difference for the better.

That runner I posted, sorry, I don't have a link. I've tried searching the image and just can't find it.

found some others with colors that could work. just depends what you like

I would make all three glass front but I LOVE glass front cabinets.

Just be sure before you go glass -- even with frosted, the chaos of what's inside will be clear, and most people don't have stacks of white dishes but a mess of different sizes and colors, dishes and glasses, tupperware, maybe pantry stuff. That can be more busy-ness than you want!

I would replace the pendants with recessed lighting. Often pendants interfere with the "view" and yours do. No glass inserts...then you need lighting inside the cabinets...not worth it.

Consider painting the ceiling a pale blue or pale green.

I would never replace those pendants w/recessed! the pendants add to the decor and look great.

They don't interfere w/the view! when you're sitting at the island, or even standing looking towards the kitchen, what view are they blocking?? the cabinets?

Sandra,

I do agree that painting the 'tray' portion of the ceiling with another color is a good idea.

a soft golden color?

and this color runner (wish I could find the maker) might look nice together.

Or, if you want to go the grayish/sage route, nice gray/green shade similar to this, ,

then, look for a runner w/the same tones to tie those together.

some other tones? kind of depends what your surrounding wall color is

this border portion was done in wood, but you could also just paint this part.

you might also think about adding some wood trim work to finish it off if you do try this.

I wish I had a better picture of my mom’s glass front cabinets. Picture doesn’t do justice. The glass is really beautiful irl.

They are an amber colored glass with a bamboo design in it. I think the amber glass would look really nice in your kitchen.

Just wanted to chime in and say that I absolutely love your cabinets and the kitchen overall.

I really like @clt3 suggestion to swap out the refrigerator panels for stainless panels.

Unless you really love cleaning large expanses of stainless, do not change out your fridge panel!

I have my fridge, DW and beverage fridge paneled and would never give those panels up!

Is your backsplash tile white or a pale green? I think @mdln's mockup is striking - the green is really nice with your wood. But after seeing your pendants up close I really like them so would keep them. I really like the stools too but reupholstering your stools in a green and adding a rug with green in it might be nice. Then paint the tray ceiling a green from the new upholstery/rug. Back to the original question - I would not change those cabinets to add glass. The mockups above indicate it will look choppy and off kilter, not symmetrical, and like an afterthought that was just stuck in there because it was a new trend. I think it might ruin the look of your cabinets - which look beautiful right now - and kitchen.

The backsplash is actually a beige-ish matt finish glass tile. The LED under cabinet lights really mess with the color!

A cabinet with pretty glassware or brightly-colored dishes would be my choice for glass doors.

After seeing the left side my vote is to do all three cabinets on the right in glass. Clear or seeded you can’t go wrong. Even a reeded might be nice. Good advise to just take off the doors and live with it for awhile to see how you feel.

Yes, glass or seeded. Frosted to me looks like a pharmacy or dentist office

Very pretty backsplash and counter, too

Thank you everyone for all of your creative ideas and suggestions! It's really fun to see my project with "fresh eyes"!