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Would you be fine with the grain showing through the paint? Due to all the wood grain, it will show through the paint whether it is dark or light. Also, when you paint them, you loose the factory finish that adds protection to the cabinet. Be prepared for chips and harder to clean surface. If the cabinets are in good shape, I wouldn't paint them. A new back splash and new cabinet hardware would be something to consider instead. And then start saving for new factory finish cabinets. And keep all the stuff off the top of them. Looks much better.

Omg thank you for this advise ... !!!!

I would do a dark stain. That way the grain showing through is not a problem and it won't chip. I would experiment on a bathroom cabinet first or purchase a cheap Craiglist cabinet to practice with before you tackle your kitchen cabinets.

You are welcome. You might also want to address your lighting. Or at the very least add under cabinet lighting especially once you get a new backsplash. I don't know if the fluorescent light fixture is making your walls look white but painting the walls a warmer color might be something to consider as it will work better with the cabinets and countertops. And if you do, paint the white door & trim ( pantry) the same color as the walls so that it disappears rather than becoming a design element since you have no white in the kitchen. Pick out the backsplash first and then paint if you decide to do that.

You might glean some colors that work with your honey cabinet color from this article

http://www.true-design-house.com/blog/2016/3/14/bestpaint-with-honey-oak