We have a 20+ year old house with the standard cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms. Medium oak with no hardware and antique bronze hinges.
In the kitchen we had already replaced the vinyl floor with tile, the formica countertop with Uba Tuba granite and painted the walls Benjamin Moore "November Rain". Painting the cabinets and new lighting were the final steps. Painting cabinets is NOT a project for the impatient if you want the best results. We washed, sanded, primed and painted at least 2 coats on every surface. It took us three weeks since we both work full time. New flush mount overhead lights, a pretty pendant over-the-sink light & new curtains (not pictured) completed the look I wanted. Well worth the effort for an updated, brighter kitchen. I am thrilled with the results! Cabinet paint colour is Benjamin Moore Advance "Winterwood". Amerock knobs and cup pulls in brushed nickel. I rarely use the ceiling fan...shall I just get rid of it?