this project called for a bit of sleuthing in matching the existing stain, to repair damaged places on the cabinets and new wood that had been added to raise the height of the countertops.  a warm sienna glaze was then applied to all the surfaces to even out the color — some of the old pine had faded and dried out — and give everything a consistent finish.  my creative clients also requested that a section of the cabinets be given some distressed black paint to camoflauge the appliances and give the kitchen a more furniture-y feeling, in addition to hiding the fact that two of the cabinet doors had been replaced.  (bet you can’t guess which ones!)