Cabinets-i need to find out how to keep it looking natural
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Paint them a color and forget trying to make the cabinets look like your floors.
Your living room would look great with a rug!
You could try whitewashing it instead. You just water down your paint, so you can still see the natural wood through it. Or you can dry paint it, which also keeps some of the natural peeking through. Here are some ideas:
http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/2010/10/whitewashing-vs-dry-brushing.html
http://salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-whitewash-wood-furniture/
You could also use a glaze like this one: https://smile.amazon.com/General-Finishes-Water-Effects-Winter/dp/B00JJ33PPQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1510776374&sr=8-2&keywords=white+paint+glaze