Modern Stained Oak Cabinets

I love oak cabinets.

Modern stained oak cabinets.

Balance the oak with a more updated style when choosing hardware colors counters sink faucet appliances and accessories. Some modern oak kitchen designs use oak wood as an eye catching accent. Depending on the species white stained wood tends to look a bit pink though and if you pair it with yellowish greens the pinkness will be more pronounced. White stained or whitewashed cabinetry has been around a long time but it s getting a fresh look in decidedly more modern spaces such as in this rustic modern beauty.

The pronounced grain pattern of natural oak wood is often brought to light when stained so oak may be a particularly good choice if custom cabinets are what you seek. Gel stain is super thick so you don t even need a primer. Here s the great thing about oak cabinets they re solid wood not the interiors necessarily but the doors at least. Oak is often known for its distinctive pale gold color but it can also be seen in brown with rich red highlights.

In particular oak cabinets from the 1980s and 90s are my faves as man do they stand the test of time and only after 30 years of wear and tear do they need some love kind of like me wink wink. Oak and wood cabinets how do decide whether to stain or paint. Contrasting colors will make the new hardware stand out and give some visual breaks in the monotony of overwhelming golden oak and add the power of distraction so go for black oil rubbed bronze or a nice silver finish. Time to stain those ugly oak cabinets.

Stained cabinets guide compares paint and stain for kitchen and bathroom cabinets including pros cons costs and types like gel stain or white paint. Find out which is better for the grade or type of wood like oak cedar and mahogany. One quart was enough to do our master bathroom and the 2nd small bathroom as well. I really love them recently i stained them again and put a satin lacquer finish on them they look beautiful and modern.

I have oak cabinets in our home and i love them but not all oak or wood cabinets were. We could relax enjoy the lake and embrace the charm. Make your oak cabinets feel modern and fresh with these easy diy ideas. I have 27 year old oak cabinets stained with special walnut.

Just shake the can stir the gel dip your paintbrush in and get to work. I ve seen more modern. Now it was time to apply the stain. Countertops wall panels and flooring made of oak are just as popular and provide a beautiful backdrop for the white kitchen cabinets.

Tips and tricks to update dated oak kitchen cabinets without painting them. We went with general finishes java gel stain in 1 qt. White and oak wood is a trendy combination for modern kitchens. I have silestone blanco orion quartz countertops with a small white subway tile and warm grey grout.

When we purchased the lake cottage i told myself that we didn t have to decorate it all at once.