Should we opt for the natural wooden look or painted cabinets for our new kitchen, considering the pros and cons of each?
Asked by Matthieu Renard 
3 months ago
Last Updated: September 24, 2024
We’re in the process of choosing new kitchen cabinets. We’re torn between going for a natural wood look or opting for painted cabinets. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of each option? Your input would be really helpful!
Choose what you truly love. If you prefer wood, go for it. If you like both, why not have both? Everyone will share their opinions, but ultimately, you should love it.
Opted for a natural wooden look since you can always paint over it later.
Exactly, you can always paint over it later if you get tired of the wood.
We went with a mix – white upper cabinets, wooden base cabinets, and white quartz counters resembling marble. We’re really pleased with how they turned out.
I personally find the warmth of wood very appealing. Just be cautious about matching the tone of your wood cabinets with your wood floors. We went with white shaker cabinets in our recent home renovation, but the new construction will feature koa wood cabinets.
You can never go wrong with a classic natural wood look.
We decided to mix it up by painting the entire kitchen and leaving the island in wood.
The natural wood look paired with painted cabinets is a favorite of mine.
When you browse through kitchen photos, what catches your eye the most? Focus on that… Keep in mind though, if you choose natural wood cabinets, you can always paint over them later if you change your mind about the finish.
Natural wood gives a more upscale appearance and comes in larger sizes.
In a previous home, I had white laminate cabinets that I absolutely adored. They were a breeze to maintain!
It all comes down to personal preference! Both options can be beautiful. Painted cabinets are usually less expensive, as if you’re going with wood, you’ll want the authentic material to avoid that cheap look.
I’ve had 7 kitchens in my lifetime – 5 with wood color cabinets and the last 2 with white painted cabinets. I prefer the white ones because they make it easier to see what I’m doing in the kitchen. So, from now on, I’m sticking with white painted cabinets. Dark log cabin homes just aren’t for me – they make me feel really uncomfortable.