When my husband and I decided to buy our new home, we were faced with the daunting task of transforming a quintessential 2000s house that was brimming with honey oak trim and doors. To many, the honey oak aesthetic may be synonymous with dated and uninspiring design, but we decided to take a different approach. We resolved to keep the honey oak and make it work for us, rather than embark on an extensive and expensive remodeling journey. Little did we know that our decision to embrace the honey oak would lead us to discover a cozy and warm style…