Love your cabinets...I would strip off that golden stain and do a natural Matte finish on them....very modern..slightly mid century....gorgeous

Thank you so much for your advice. I love your suggestions and photos you uploaded. I will test the color you mentioned. Thank you again.

The layout isn't great in this kitchen. I'd save up for a full gut rather than just wasting money on cosmetic fixes.

Stripping my and restraining means sandingbsll of thevsysin out of the wood. Very hard to do with an open grain wood like oak. Very time consuming and very very expensive.

Work with them as is, or plan a replacement.

Are the cabinets oak? Look like they are Maple to me?

You've been there a couple of months so you know whether you find the kitchen conveniently laid out for you. I know if it was mine I wouldn't think of gutting it (sorry, Sina), I'd do just what you want to do now, change the surface look of the cabinets. That matt look Home Interiors proposed is beautiful.

The cabinets are oak. And I’m planning to move in September.

If you are moving, why would you take on such a long, hard job? Leave them be.

Very confused...you just moved in 2 months ago..first home? Is this a flip?

Oh, I think I get it. The house is bought but they haven't moved in yet.

The kitchen is very nice the way it is. One thing its begging for is a light or pendants above that island. I personally don't like cabinets without pulls or knobs. But if your going for a sleek look, leave it.

If she is moving in, she needs a comma between "in" and "September". Tony is correct. Between knobs and pendant, it would add some character. It's really a good blend of cabinets and floor. Personally, I wouldn't change it. Add some color to the walls, rug on the floor as well and you might think differently.

I would suggest waiting until you move in. I know it’s easier to do this kind of job without your stuff inside the cabinets but I had a similar situation. After a year, I chose to reface the kitchen in a buttery ivory.
Living with a kitchen gives you better information about how the light hits it every part of the day.
My first thought was to paint it. Easier than re-staining.

Sorry for making you confused. Yes, Rina is correct. Thank you for all your comments. I think it’s a good idea to move in first and see how all the light and other things play with cabinets.

I think your cabinets are pretty cool as they are. A sleek mid-century vibe. I realize computer monitors don't always show colors accurately, though.

Got it you are moving in this September..yes move in and get a feel for what you may want to change or just enhance...keep us posted:)