Staining Kitchen Cabinets: Set Your Island a World Apart

By Leslie A.M.
RefacingCabinet.com Columnist

Staining kitchen cabinets can have a dramatic effect when you stain only some of the cabinets in your kitchen. Your island can be the focal point in your kitchen that sets it apart from any basic kitchen design.

Staining Kitchen Cabinets to Create a Focal Point

Every room in your home has a focal point. It's that one element that grabs everyone's attention and sets the tone for the whole look of the room. Your kitchen is no exception and your island is the perfect piece to capture the limelight.

More Than Stock Kitchen Cabinets

Staining kitchen cabinets on your island, while the other stock kitchen cabinets are painted, makes your island appear to be a fine piece of furniture--unique and classic. It will stand out amid a kitchen that is usually brimming with family chaos and can add an air of elegance to your home entertaining.

Remodeling Kitchen Cabinets For a New Look

If you are considering remodeling kitchen cabinets, consider staining kitchen cabinets on an island. An island can add storage, a place to eat, a place to prep food and so on. Some people put their stovetops on their islands and some their sink and dishwasher. Consider it a workstation that also has a lot of charm and makes a huge impact. Whatever you choose--the look of cherry kitchen cabinets, maple cabinets, or oak kitchen cabinets--make sure you put some thought into the uses of the cabinets. If the island is where you plan to mingle with guests to enjoy an appetizer while your turkey is roasting, then you need cabinets that hold platters and serving pieces.

Remember, form and function work together. Take some time to make the best choices for an island that won't leave you deserted.

 

About The Author

Leslie A.M. Smith lives in a 1929 house in Long Beach, California. When she isn't fixing things and redecorating, she is a freelance writer and public relations consultant.