Unlike cabinets painted in more neutral kitchen colors ... a look that easily layers with natural materials such as pale oak furniture and heavy slubbed linens in putty shades.' ...

Modernizing dated oak cabinets doesn't require replacing them. You can upgrade your space on a budget with a simple DIY ...

Nordic or Scandi enthusiasts should stick to clean lines and a pared-back blond oak style. The shape of your kitchen or dining table is down to personal taste, but can also be informed by the size ...