Search around houzz to get pics of what the dark floors could look like. White cabinets are a great contrast and could look very nice! My input is don't be afraid to go with the darker floors then go with contrasts in your furnishings, wall color, cabinets. Have fun with it and spend your $3500 on new furniture or window coverings. or enjoy the savings for now, new home expenses add up! Best of luck!

Thank you. The wall are a cream color and the wood work and cabinets are Behr's Ultra White Bright. The counter top will be butcher block. The floors in the kitchen will be replaced since they can't be sanded but must be stained dark to match the sanded floors in the other three rooms. The living room couch and chair are off white and the walls are Sherwin Williams Casa Bianco which is a little lighter than the kitchen cream. Woodwork throughout the house is the same Behr's ultra bright white. The house has a cottage feel so I wasn't sure of such dark floors

Have you ever heard of Nancy Fishelson? She is known for her beautiful cottage designs. . .and dark hardwood floors. So, YES, I think it can work to just refinish the floors in a dark stain. It's one of my favorite looks! Just for inspiration. . . http://www.pinterest.com/gf090979/nancy-fishelson-design/

Wow! Thank you! My walls are not the stark white but I think it could work. I'm really a light-lover but I love the look of dark wood picture frames with my cream walls, white woodwork and white upholstered furniture. And I do have a cream colored oriental for the living room!