Comments on: Two Updated Oak Kitchens

By: Cindy Bonner

Cindy Bonner — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:05:36 +0000

As a person who has lived for the past 8 years with pine cabinets painted white, I am no longer in love with white kitchens. They are very hard to keep clean. Everything, even a little splash from a kitchen sink, shows on them. I have moved into a 90s home with honey oak cabinets and I intend to keep them, but your color choices and the granite countertops really set them off in a nice way. Thanks for the great ideas!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:47:44 +0000

In reply to Pamela. It's color matched to General Finishes Driftwood.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:12:36 +0000

What color of paint was used on the gray upper cab8nets?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:42:34 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Thank you, Jenny. I will see what I can convince my hubby into. Soft close hinges might work to keep the rattle down of the tinny doors. That thin wood piece that makes up the center of the door just rattles in there. When we do replace cabinets, it will be solid, raised panels in the doors without the mullions dividing the cabinet door opening.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:58:04 +0000

In reply to Nicole rich.

I have used Benjamin Moore’s Advance paint as well as PPG’s Breakthrough – satin finish. Both great products!

By: Nicole rich

Nicole rich — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:18:47 +0000

What brand of white paint did you use for the cabinets?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:31:37 +0000

In reply to Michelle. I would go for more of an antique white that plays well with the appliances (if they're not going anywhere). If you go white, it just draws attention to the difference in color between the appliances and the cabinets. If your cabinets are making noises when you open/close - look at replacing the hinges until you can replace the cabinets altogether.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 22:29:20 +0000

I have those same orangey cabinets. Mine are the same style as the first kitchen that you painted them white. But, I have the bisque/light almond appliances. Only problem is, I am frustrated with my cabinets. I would love to be rid of them. Some of the doors rattle when you close them. It’s like that center piece is loose, and they sound tinny when you close them. I have a blind cabinet/corner that everything gets lost in the back. Lastly, my husband likes the oak. I don’t. Oak trim, cabinets, and doors are an overload. If I could paint them until we can afford to replace them all, that would be wonderful. I am stuck on a color too. We also replaced our floors to a darker color. When considering the darker floor, light almond appliances, cream, soft green, and soft gold decor, what color would you recommend?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:38:11 +0000

In reply to Jocelyn.

I don’t know Jocelyn – I’m going to have to ask the homeowner, as I’ve had a lot of people ask about them!

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:15:54 +0000

These kitchens look amazing! Any chance you know what flooring the first kitchen now has? I’m looking for a dark wood and that is gorgeous! Thanks!