White or light gray cabinets are really in style now. You could sand and paint them. OR the easy thing, which I would do, is chalk paint them. It requires NO sanding before you chalk paint. If you need a recipe to make your own we will gladly share ours, or you can buy chalk paint now at most paint stores. You will need to finish it with a polyurethane. There are many ideas in hometalk if you click on "explore projects" then "kitchen" then "kitchen cabinets". Here is one I found for you, but there are many for you to see what you prefer: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-cabinets/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-35807749
We have decided to paint our kitchen cabinets, but need to know which works better. Chalk paint or Rustoleum's kitchen cabinet kit? If you have used either your opini...
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Paint them and change out the knobs/hardware.
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/painting-over-stained-knotty-pine-38482.html
White or light gray cabinets are really in style now. You could sand and paint them. OR the easy thing, which I would do, is chalk paint them. It requires NO sanding before you chalk paint. If you need a recipe to make your own we will gladly share ours, or you can buy chalk paint now at most paint stores. You will need to finish it with a polyurethane. There are many ideas in hometalk if you click on "explore projects" then "kitchen" then "kitchen cabinets". Here is one I found for you, but there are many for you to see what you prefer: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-cabinets/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-35807749
How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Hi Lois. Chalk paint may not take the wear and tear of kitchen cabinets and cannot be scrubbed. For a quick new look try new hardware.
Those knotty pine cabinets are gorgeous!! They remind me of my childhood. Don’t update -celebrate.. or just sell them & then start over!!