Kenzer Furniture Honed Green Slate...this particular stone was very hard and has held up well.

Kenzer Furniture We typically use either:

http://www.horton-brasses.com/
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/

Both companies offer beautiful hardware for cabinetry. Good luck.

Kenzer Furniture Emma Bridgewater Pottery / Black Toast Collection

karenrstoddard I want those canisters

arlendau Restoration Hardware

Kenzer Furniture We often use either Horton Brasses or Whitechapel Hardware. These were from Whitechapel Hardware, A google search will find both companies for you.

Kenzer Furniture Kenzer Furniture, Putney, VT 05346

Kenzer Furniture Please direct this question to the owner at "susan.opperman@me.com". Thanks.

Kenzer Furniture Dark Mahogany oil stain on cherry. Thanks.

Kenzer Furniture These are Forbo linoleum tiles. You can inquire further by emailing the designer Sally Ross at sallyross@comcast.net. Thanks.

yeblad You've probably already completed this project, but for what it is worth, I love the idea.
However, I thought you meant painting the interior of the cabinet - not the doors.
If this is what you meant I would recommend trying out the color first by inserting either
a piece of colored fabric or paint to see if you like what you see. Paint with a good quality
paint ( probably 2 coats), let rest several days. Wipe with 600 grit paper ever so gently, then
wipe with a new microfiber cloth to catch the dust. Finish by applying 1 coat of water based
satin varnish. I'll bet it turns out beautiful. Good Luck. Kathy

Bond Girl Have you considered mirroring the backs of the cabinets? It may sound odd (and not traditional, as the picture you've shown) but mirrors will bounce the light around. You won't "see" the mirror, instead you'll see light, depth, your plates reflected, etc. If this sounds scary, got to Home Depot, and buy a box of 12" x 12" tiles, and put them in the back of your cabinets. You won't get the full effect, but live with them for a bit. You may be surprised.

Kelly Porter A similar stain to try is Modern Mahogany 3104 by Sherwin Williams.

Kenzer Furniture Sally Ross, the designer, can answer that question. Email her at sallyross@comcast.net....thank you.

The Shabby Nest To me, it looks like an antique paper roll cutter such as you would find in a mercantile. You can find these online by googling "antique paper roll cutter". They vary in price, but can be found for as low as $30.

Annie Thornton If you click "More Info," you can see that the plates have been given an image tag with the product information of the plates. They are Emma Bridgewater Black Toast. If you google that, you can find some distributors online.

conversationpiece Thank you! Your kitchen is gorgeous.

Barbara Ventura is the color a grey or a green?

Kenzer Furniture It's really a combination of the two but, I would say, leaning more towards a soft green. 1494 October Mist. You can get a color chip at your local Benjamin Moore dealer.

Kenzer Furniture Your one option could be to use a "grain filler" first. This is a paste like substance made to fill open pore woods prior to finishing. One squeegees this on. lets it dry and then sands it off, leaving the pores filled. In the case of paint being the final topcoat, it's also feasible to skim the wood with sheetrock compound (assuming no bonding issues), sand, prime and paint.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004493/8466/WaterBased-Grain-Filler-Neutral-1-Quart.aspx

mitchumman Thanks everyone for all the info