Glazing Kitchen Cabinets....

A couple of weeks ago I went to my parents house in Troy.  The hubs had taken the little guy on their first official overnight hunting trip and I didn't want to stay home alone...perfect time to go help my folks update their kitchen. They had been contemplating it for a while, but the thought of new cabinets, along with countertops, backsplash...possibly a new microwave....was a little overwhelming.  The cabinets they have were built about 20 years ago, but are solid wood, custom made and in great shape.  They were a bright, clean white but the hardware was outdated (hardware already removed in these pics).

Armed with a can of glaze, lots of old t-shirts and some time, I began to glaze them....Mistake Numero Uno:  Should have removed the doors...would have made glazing the "base" of the cabinets MUCH easier.  After much wiping, sanding a few down and starting over, this is what I ended up with. Honestly, I was NOT happy with the results.  I couldn't get past the BRIGHT WHITE countertops that are there now...

I am LUVIN the new oil-rubbed bronze hardware we picked out and especially luv the wooden accents we put above some of the cabinets.  They give it a more custom look. 

Here is a sample of the granite countertops to be installed in a week as well as the gorgeous glass tile backsplash!!

I think I will be most pleased once these last few elements are finished.  New granite and a backsplash (where there was none) will make a HUGE difference.  Most importantly, my parents are pleased.