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Kitchen Cabinets: Take them white or darker wood?

11 years ago

We are going to have our cabinets refinished. Should I stain the wood darker or take them off-white? Will probably contrast the island. Floor is staying the same. Countertops are staying the same. Backsplash is coming out and will probably be replaced with subway tile. Ideas?

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Terri Weinstein Design, Inc
11 years ago
If you're going to use subway tile (which I love!) I would definitely use off white on the cabinets. Make sure the finished color on the cabinetry will blend (not necessarily match) the subway tile you choose.
marilynellis
11 years ago
It's entirely a personal preference. I'd look at Houzz photos of white cabinets with black appliances first to see if you like that much contrast.
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chloebud
11 years ago
I agree...entirely personal preference. I love white cabinets but probably wouldn't have them with your countertops and black appliances. Subway tiles will look great.
Barbara Almandarz
11 years ago
Not sure I'd go with white - rather a off-white to stay with the warmth in your floor and granite. Get some black or dark cardboard and put infant of your island. It's rather large and in very dark color it may not look the way you imagine.

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