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— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the cabinets must be the soul, which is why ...

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Q: Our home is in a rural community and we love an older feel rather than modern. The kitchen floor is wood planks. The cabinets are wood too, but I am willing to paint these. What about colour?