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I\u2019m about to share an unpopular opinion here- do NOT paint your wooden cabinets! Let me see if I can convince you to see the value in what you already have. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was dead set on painting my kitchen cabinets after our offer was accepted… until the inspection. The inspector was a well qualified professional who knew a lot about homes, value, etc. When he walked in our kitchen, he was drawn to the cabinets and started admiring the maple wood and the craftsmanship. He looked at us, and said “don’t paint these”. I nodded, but in my head knew I had to paint them white so they matched everything I saw on Instagram and Pinterest. He continued, “they are such a beautiful wood, and made so well. You really have a great value here”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That different perspective planted a seed of doubt In my plan to paint, and I’m so glad it did. Not only did it save a lot of time and effort, but keeping the wood tone cabinets makes the kitchen feel warm. I have received multiple compliments about how homey our space feels compared to so many “modern” spaces that tend to feel cold, white and sterile. Believe it or not, the current trends are favoring wood tones. Once you go painted, you can never go back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you should NOT paint your wooden kitchen cabinets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, I\u2019ll outline 5 ways to work with your wooden cabinets to save you time, energy and money by not having to paint them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Focus on balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wooden cabinets bring warmth, whereas too much white can feel cold and sterile. The recommendation from Growitbuildit.com<\/a><\/em> is 2 warm features, and 2 white features between the flooring, cabinets, counters and walls (including backsplash and\/or paint) in your kitchen. My kitchen follows this rule. My wooden cabinets and dark granite counters are warm, while my light tile floors and light greige walls bring in some white balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Two Toned Kitchen- AKA  a tuxedo kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Zillow, homes with tuxedo kitchens can sell for as much as $6000 more. Keeping your wooden cabinets allows you the option to paint an island or breakfast nook to create contrast. And according to my research, this is trending in 2021. See this post here <\/a><\/em>for more trends to watch out for this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n