White or Dark Kitchen Cabinets
jkr_home_inspiration
6 years ago
Trying to decide if I should put in white/cream cabinets or dark stained cabinets in my kitchen with dark stained trim/doors, grey/brown wood floor and white/cream marble granite counter tops. Light fixtures and door knobs will be oil-rubbed bronze. Below is a quick Photoshopped example:
White/Cream Cabinets
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