Not a thing about this kitchen would make me happy and I try so hard to avoid Chineses wood products.

I love dark shades but from my experience oil stains on a dark shaded cabinets in kitchen specifically are more prominent.

this is looking good. finally someone on houzz has listened! Thank you. I would leave it as it is since any items you place up there needs to be maintained and that is one more task we would be adding to the lady of the houzz. but if you are still wanting to add something for that first client impression may be few large glass pickle jars or just two of three colourful glass sculptures. as would perhaps know - less is more in modern design.

When choosing the finish for your kitchen cabinets, think about how easy it is to clean and the kind of shine you want. Eggshell Finish: It has a bit of a subtle shine. It's better than a flat finish for cleaning, but not as good as satin. It looks nice in classic kitchens. Satin Finish: This has a gentle shine, and it's great for kitchens. It's easy to wipe clean, which is super handy when you're dealing with kitchen messes. It gives your kitchen a modern look. So, if you want your cabinets to be easy to clean and have a bit of a shine without being too shiny, go for the satin finish. It's practical for a busy kitchen. Just make sure your cabinets are in good shape before you start painting, as the satin finish can show imperfections a bit more.