Painting Kitchen Cabinets

A few years back we decided that our kitchen needed a major update. The cabinets and counters were circa 1969, the year the house was built. We went ahead a got granite countertops and a backsplash installed. Instead of buying new cabinets my husband took on the task of refinishing them himself. First my husband scrubbed them clean and then painted the bases and doors. We decided to paint the bases white and the doors buttercream by Restoration Hardware. We also updated the hinges and pulls. It was a relatively easy project which is easy for me to say since I did none of the work. All I did was pick out the colors and hardware. My husband did not seem to mind though. Four years later I am still happy with the end result. The only thing I might change is the backsplash. I think I will keep that wish to myself. Other updates we have done are tile the kitchen floor and update the appliances. I would have also have liked stainless steel and I honestly don't know why we went with white. On the opposite side of the kitchen my husband built a banquette and we put in a small kitchen table. We have also updated the lighting. All-in-all I love my cozy little kitchen (as long as there are not three little kids and two dogs under my feet).