Oak kitchen cabinets are no longer outdated or in need of paint.

There are so many other ways to update your kitchen.

I have had the hardest time finding how to update our kitchen without painting the cabinets and this is it!Hello Julie, I love your home and your style so much!

For a more eco-friendly approach, consider giving your existing kitchen a fresh look instead of a full-on replacement. When we purchased the lake cottage, I told myself that we didn’t have to decorate it all at once. The Excellence behind the Oak Cabinets. They’re trending and simply in need of a facelift. I also have copper accents in my kitchen. I found out that I can, in fact, update a kitchen without painting the oak cabinets! With proper planning, you can do it quickly and easily, changing the old-fashioned into the modern style. Would like to do wood floors but not sure what would go well with the honey oak cabinets….UNTIL I saw your wood floor! The Martha Stewart pulls are aged so there’s not as much contrast as a polished brass.My kitchen is a galley style with oak cabinets that definitely have an orange hue. Thank you!You can shop the pulls we used in our new kitchen that are SO similar on Hi there , beautiful updates. Much like Martha’s, the kitchen boasted a pot rack filled to the brim and pretty copper bundts hung on the walls, doubling as decor – even if unintentional.The copper utensil holder was a birthday gift from my sister last year. I have laminate counters that I plan to replace. Sanding and painting cabinets is a long, tedious process and tends to be more expensive than you’d think. I found a picture of your oak kitchen on Pinterest which then eventually led me to your site. Rustic and weathered kitchen cabinets contribute to the timeless, old-world enchantment of the French Country kitchen. It’s dark, with only one small window above the sink and the brown countertops leave a lot to be desired. They will point out how dated they are etc.

God bless you! Our oldest is 14 so trying to get projects done is a bit challenging. How to make oak kitchen cabinets look modern? I only see light color counters. Temporary fix, but what a change.So smart! Updating your hardware is another great way to update your cabinet doors.Both methods require meticulous sanding and expert application. We are obsessed with it and so are you, so while we're working and have nothing to show you of our own projects we show off yours. An easy-to-sew valance gives the area around the kitchen sink a pop of color. They also match with the custom oak staircase that was put in not too long ago. When I saw this The previous owners used it as an eat-in kitchen, we decided to take advantage of the sunroom and make it a Instead, I found an antique table last summer that serves as my kitchen desk. You don’t have to paint your dining room the same color, but I do love keeping our home to a limited color palette, especially adjacent rooms.

Therefore, to make it look more modern, you might need to give it a little retouch.To change the style of your oak cabinet, you might need a new look of paint, hardware, and decoration. Besides In addition to the items mentioned above, here are few other things that I did to make the kitchen look a little better in itself and in our space.Okay, so what, can it be a good “before and after” with out a hideous “before”?

Wood cabinet detailing adds height and grandeur to your kitchen. Wood provides a warmth that no other material does.

I use Bar Keeper’s friend – it’s the best for renewing copper!I’m so happy to have found this post! What are your thoughts on accessible beige with the oak cabinets?

I couldn’t agree more!I agree with Eva 100%! I hope you love your kitchen for years to come!I too have oak cabints. I love it and we are looking to update soon.I love what you did with the honey oak cabinets. I love that you’re embracing your home and making it yours without feeling the need to do a major remodel!Hi Julie!