We used quarter-sawn red oak, finished with Varathane Traditional Cherry gel stain and 4 coats of lacquer, to achieve an “antique look.”

When I retired from 50 years of carpentry (mostly doing cabinets), Glenda (wife of 15 years) and I decided that I needed a project. And conversely, our kitchen was in need of a total makeover. We started the remodel in mid April of 2018, and finished just before Christmas.

The RTA (ready to assemble) cabinet panels came from Cab Parts, the doors and trim from Hiland Wood Products.