Which do you prefer - Painted or Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Mark my vote for stained cabinets. Painted cabinets can look nice, but stained cabinets have so much more character and beauty, if done correctly. But I would bring in the professionals, unless you are a cabinet pro yourself.

Stained in newer homes. We did live in 2 70's homes in the past and we painted the cabinets, but I would prefer a dark stain.-Kasey

I have seen painted after a few years and I will go with stained

I prefer the painted cabinets, but unless they are factory painted, the paint will likely chip and not hold up as well as factory painted cabinets. I think you'll be better off staining yours.   :)

I would go with painted cabinets, I think that is a more updated look right now.  Home renovations are always nice when they are over, but so much work to go through.