The finish you choose for your cabinets can set the tone for your entire kitchen. Options include clean and modern looks for contemporary kitchens; deep, rich woods for traditional elegance; and distressed finishes for a vintage effect.
The right choice for your kitchen depends on your personal style—and your lifestyle. “The white kitchen is a true classic,” says Susan Serra, a certified kitchen designer, certified aging-inplace specialist, and author of The Kitchen Designer blog.
“And it’s popular today as an easy look that can be used to interpret any kitchen-design theme.”
If you prefer a more natural look, consider a finish that reveals the wood grain of the cabinet rather than obscuring it. Glazed finishes, for example, add soft, translucent color on top of the wood but allow the beauty of the grain…
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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2020