I have golden oak cabinets (yuk)
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Ambershanelle on Mar 08, 2013I would like to know the answer to this, too!Helpful Reply
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Juanita on Mar 09, 2013I'm not positive, but I kind of think it would look very grainy, just like you stained oak a dark color. I have some of those in a couple of bathrooms and laundry, and I think I'm going to paint mine.Helpful Reply
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Carol C on Mar 09, 2013Thanks, Juanita......I have that old mentality about not painting wood. If I can't get my mind out of this mode, I will stick with the oak and maybe the look will come back..............not!!!Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Mar 09, 2013I had to giggle Carol because I was POSITIVE olive or that orange and aqua combination would NEVER return! Or that small tile! Or dark cabinets in the era of everything white! Boy was I wrong. I now have an olive bathroom with small tile on the floor which is perfectly stylish. Actually someone came to my 43 year old house for the first time and commented on how pretty my "new" tile was...it is original! Just hang in there. Keep them clean and the kitchen uncluttered as possible with a busy family and love your home. Heck, we can't keep up with all the changes!Helpful Reply
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Carol C on Mar 09, 2013I hear you, Jeanette, but I just put a beautiful granite counter top on, new stainless appliances and beautiful porcelin tile floor. All that remains to be updated are the cupboards. Interestingly enough the cabinets look fabulous with my counters. Looks like it was planned. You are right, though, I still am not crazy crazy to make a change, but just feel it would complete my project. How about white walls coming back in....yikes!Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Mar 10, 2013I refused to do olive again and feel the same way about white! NO NO NO!!!Helpful Reply
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Decor 8 on Mar 10, 2013You might try staining the inside of one of the cabinet doors to see how your dark stain will look. Golden oak hardwood floors that are sanded and stained dark are beautiful. Just a thought.Helpful Reply
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Carol C on Mar 10, 2013@Decor 8 - I know (in re: stained hardwood floors) and that's what keeps me coming to the dark stain. I have had many failures due to my brainstorm ideas, so if I do it, I really need to reassure myself it's a good move. Thanks for your input.Helpful Reply
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Crystal Morgan on Jul 06, 2015I don't think so, its real wood so it will look greatHelpful Reply
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