"I would strip all that [the cabinets] down and bleach it, and it will come out almost white," Bromstad shared. "And you'll have a natural look that's casual, and you'll see the wood grain ...

But even after sanding, staining, and applying wood bleach, the cabinet still wasn’t giving off those chic vibes she wanted. It was like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole—frustrating ...