Need Countertop Help With White (not Creamy) Shiloh Cabinets

12 years ago

For our new house we have decided to go with Shiloh cabinets and have chosen the Kendall door and drawer fronts in Soft White (painted maple with NO glazes or highlights). We will have a dark, mocha colored hardwood floor and are going with brushed nickel pulls and faucet.

Unfortunately, there is no room in our budget for any kind of solid surface countertop like I had hoped for and I will have to get laminate.

My question: Can anyone suggest a laminate countertop color that goes well with White (not creamy) cabinets? Pictures would be very much appreciated! Thank you!!

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irishcolleen

12 years ago

I am having a terrible time trying to choose a countertop. The problem is, I am not crazy about granite, and that's what everyone is trying to sell. What's wrong with me? According to every HGTV show, I'll never be able to sell my house without it! :) But I find granite to be dark, busy and cold.

My kitchen is on the smaller side. It's a galley kitchen. It's almost all white with accents of navy blue. Think cottage style meets Ralph Lauren. The blue is in the upholstered window seats-- piped in white. The kitchen is a far cry from the big model homes, but our house is old and the kitchen suits its character. Although it's white, it still feels warm and cozy and the warm lighting helps a lot with this. The appliances are also white (not stainless...).

Anywho...the floors are a pretty honey wood, the cabinets are professionally painted white with nickel knobs. My current countertop is white, and it's a cheap laminate that has lasted 20 years---raising 3 kids and a husband. And we did not baby it at all. I have Clorox sprayed the heck out of it. We have colored Easter eggs on it and God-knows what other messes we have made, and it always comes clean. It is just now showing it's wear and that's why I'm replacing it.

I think I want another white countertop.

I'm not afraid of doing laminate again, but when I say that to kitchen salespeople, they look at me like I need medication. (...and perhaps I do!)

I don't want the EXACT same thing. I'd like it a little bit updated. But what is that?? Help.

My countertops now have a matte finish. There is a super-shiny white forminca out there that would be different. Does anyone know about that? Does the shine wear off? Would it be TOO shiny for a kitchen..like WHOA, in the morning?

I've gone on WAY too long, but I just want to know what other people do for countertops when they want to keep the look of their bascially-white kichen.

Many thanks!

Pictures and links so very much appreciated!

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palimpsest
12 years ago
Wilsonart makes a couple of laminates with a "soapstone" appearance that are nice looking: Sable, Green, Oiled, Pearl, Flamed Soapstone are the varieties. They have a nice soapstone appearance without trying too hard imo.

If you want a laminate that is not trying to mimic a natural stone, Formica has some interesting new patterns: look at the "Strand" "Warp" "Weft" varieties.

Here is a link that might be useful: Formica
boxerpups
12 years ago
Your kitchen sounds wonderful. I have A few images of
wilsonart and formica. I am sure you will find something
that will be just perfect.
~boxer

Night Passage by WilsonArt would look great with white cabs

Pearl Soapstone by Wilsonart

NaturalRoca by Wilsonart

Sedona by Wilsonart

Formica

Perlato Granite (look alike) Formica by Gardenweb PFMastin

Madras Indian Slate Formica

Formica (not sure which color)

Formica Basalt Slate
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Here is a link that might be useful: black laminate bevel edge
farm_wife78
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annieecamp
12 years ago
I have to order my shiloh cabinets soon! I have only seen the Kendall door on-line. Do you love it? I am deciding between it and the charleston. I am planning on eggshell.
Do you have pictures of your cabinets? I want a Cherry island but can't find a color. Are you doing any Cherry? Good luck!
farm_wife78
Original Author
12 years ago
anncamp - Yes the only place I saw the Kendall door was online. Our contractor is getting me a sample though before we actually submit our final order. I saw it in another GW member's new kitchen and fell in love. I had originally wanted the Homestead door and drawer fronts, but my husband wanted the Oxford and a more traditional style kitchen. I'm not crazy about raised panel doors, so after I saw the Kendall I thought it would be a good compromise for what we both wanted and he agreed.

I have saw the Charleston door and it is very nice. I can see why you are having a hard time deciding. I'm doing all painted Maple, no Cherry. However, I do love the coffee stained Cherry that I have seen in the Shiloh catalogs and online. I'm sure you will love whatever you choose. Shiloh makes great cabinets. Their factory is only about 20 minutes from my house and I know quite a few people who work there and have their cabinets.

I'm including the link to jledhead's Shiloh Kendall kitchen. In another post she actually states that these are the Kendall doors. Her blue island is amazing. I'd love to hear what you decide on!!

Here is a link that might be useful: jledhead 's Shiloh Kendall Cabinets.
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Here is a link that might be useful: Manhattan Glamour
annieecamp
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farm_wife78
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12 years ago
anncamp - after my contractor got me samples I completely changed my mind! I went back to my original plan to get the Homestead door with 5 pc drawer fronts (full overlay). My gut kept telling me to go with my first choice and then my husband tells me he likes the Homestead much better than the Kendall, go figure! Also, I had originally planned to get Soft White but after seeing the samples I went with Polar. Our contractor submitted our final order to Shiloh today. I will post pictures once we get them. So excited!

And I'm still undecided on a countertop.