Yes, your cabinets can be.....I just finished my whole house. Which included, all floor trim, all door trim, all 3 bathrooms cabinets, All doors in the house.. Only cabinets I have let are the kitchen, which will be the winter project... I went from a dark red oak upstairs, and downstairs there was DARK mahogany !!! I used Rust-Oleum transformation kits. I used the color quilters white. Here are some before and after pictures.. My rooms in the house look much bigger and lighter. I LOVE the new color !!! Good Luck

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I think you can stain them darker, but not sure about staining white. Here is the link I found on Pintrest that I pass along to clients. http://www.monicawantsit.com/2012/01/shot-of-espresso-diy-dream-kitchen.html?m=1

If you want white but not paint talk to a finisher about using a white lacquer and it really looks great!