Natural wood cabinets are popular right now, and with good reason. Natural wood can be warm, modern, or traditional, and wood is a durable material that can stand up to years of use. But wear and ...

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Wood cabinets are finished with a variety of durable, protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and, on some vintage cabinets, shellac. These finishes allow the natural grain and character ...

For the Brit look, think natural wood cabinets, exposed wooden beams and jewel-toned paint colors like smoky blue and hunter green, with counters of wood or soapstone. Granite and marble are out.

It has everything to do with how they are made, what they are made from and the type of hardware that is included.

Removing the grime without damaging the cabinets can be tricky, partly because you are trying to clean the finish, not the wood itself.