Q. I want to paint my cabinets in the kitchen an antique white. could you give me some numbers for a good colour? There are so numerous different choices.

A. There really are so numerous beautiful warm whites available these days. paint companies like Benjamin Moore, Martha Stewart and Pratt & Lambert make beautiful whites that will help brighten up any space, while at the same time give a comfy, antique feel to the room.

Make sure to prepare the surface of your cabinets correctly before beginning to paint. use a semi-gloss finish for the cabinets, as an eggshell or pearl finish will not be as easy to clean and wipe down. We think Ancestral White (1426) by Pratt & Lambert is a warm, inviting white that can be paired with numerous different styles and accents. depending on the kind of look you want to achieve in your kitchen, you can either paint the cabinets with a solid finish or give them a distressed look. check with your paint distributor for suggestions on how to achieve a distressed or antiqued finish for your cabinets.