Is that a stainless oven? What color is the sink? I'm partial to paneled myself. I guess you're not considering stainless or white? I was thinking the white looks kind of nice.

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I prefer paneled and think it would look great in your kitchen.

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You can insert a pic in the message body itself (not as a link) by clicking on "All Sizes," then when the photo appears as a large size (I like to first resize to medium before doing anything else) there's a separate box with a url below; right click on that, copy, and paste into the body of your message, then doublecheck that it's there when you preview your message. (I'm new to this myself.)

Having said that, I must confess that I don't have a preference on the question you want answered, although I do love your sink.

I think paneled would look beautiful. Its a really nice kitchen so far, congratulations! Just curious, what black cooktop are you going with?

Regarding DW drawers I would advise you to look into this further. I was going to get them until the store I ordered from advised against them. They do not even carry them anymore because of all the problems people were having. I went with a Miele. They have a great reputation. Installer told me he never gets a call on Miele appliances. Food for thought....

i think your kitchen is much too lovely for white anything. definitely panel the dishwasher and i'd panel a new fridge as well or go for stainless. i'm not a fan of black or white; seems too plasitic-y for me ...though jmo. GL, everything really looks beautiful and substantial.

Frankly, it looks like you can do any of the 4 classic finishes. Now, if you do drawers with panels, The sink will become more of a focal point -- which could be a good thing. However, they will be larger drawers than the ones on the other side of the sink. Does that bother your sense of symmetry or are you okay with that? It will also mean that every "cabinet" face on that wall is different (not sure about the one on the other side of the oven though) -- visually more busy with lots of different lines. If that would bother you, I'd go with black or do a conventional tub DW and have the panel made to be similar to the ine under the cooktop with the look of a top drawer and a bottom door.

I would do panel if ss wasn't an option (to tie in with oven). I think like another posted said - black (or white) is too plastic looking...

lascatx makes a good point about the symmetry...the drawers would be bulkier I think.

I would do the panel as well. What beautiful cabinetry you have! I love the farmhouse sink. If you don't go for the drawers (due to symmetry issues--which would bug me, but that is me)I would do a regular dishwasher with a panel front.

That is what I was going to do. The panel would match your cabs and if you get an integrated dishwasher, it would cover the whole front so it would look like another cabinet. The panels no longer just cover all the parts but the controls or the bottom. They cover the whole thing. See, you can tell how long it has been since I looked at dishwashers! I had to learn all over again.

Beautiful kit!!!! Cabinets are gorgeous! I love the open shelves. If it were mine I would prefer matching panel or SS.

Thanks Gibby for doing the link-- I don't know how you did it, but I sure appreciate it! The sink is white and the oven stainless-- I don't really like stainless, but the oven and vent that I wanted only came in that "color". My GC wants the dw to be stainless, but I fear it would upstage the simple beauty of the sink that I love so much (and paid an arm and a leg for!).

Vicnsb, the cooktop is the GE profile induction with no rim. So it should really blend in with the countertop.

bluekit, thanks for the advice! Hope this works . . .

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Mary, I really appreciate the feedback about the drawers. I still want to do it-- I think it will work very well with my lifestyle. But I'll make sure to get an extended warranty!

Kate, thanks for your feedback about black looking too plasticy. That just about nails it! On the other hand, plastic has it's place-- and maybe right next to the sink in a situation when water is constantly being splashed around is one of them?

lascatx-- the lack of symmetry will not bother me. I'm going for ecletic! and actually there are no cabs on the other wall-- that wall is currently blank. Who in the world would remodel their kitchen in such a way as to actually LOSE counter space? well, that would be me. I love the open floor space instead-- brimming with possibilities!

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mustbnuts-- thanks! it's good to hear that panels cover the whole thing!

eandhl, thanks for the compliment! the open shelves are quite a risk (what percent of kitchens have that these days? And perhaps for a good reason?), but I love the look!

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great-looking kitchen. i formatted your photo so it'd show up here without clicking.

my vote is for panels where possible, and stainless otherwise. i agree that black or white takes away from the soft, natural look of your kitchen. i'd also recommend going with a counter-depth fridge or recessing the fridge into that wall if possible, so as to clean up the line on that side of the room.

Wow! I figured it out! I needed to insert the http line, not the url line. Or maybe the url line would also work, but I can't figure out how.

Anyway, this gives you a better look at how the handles of the fridge stick out a bit. But I think it is possible that the contractors have not set it back all the way since there is quite a bit of space in the back -- and the line for the ice and water isn't hooked up yet so they are going to need to haul it back out again anyway. I really don't want to buy a counter depth because it is totally against my nature to pay more $ for less refrigerator! the countertop in that area is extra deep (I think 30") so that the fridge should not stick out.

What a great space and what a great job you did on your kitchen. I love the two little cuties on your beautiful floor.

Personally, I wouldn't do a stainless dw. I would get a panel drawer or the regular dw with a panel front. Your sink is so beautiful. I think the stainless would detract from it. Show it off! It is a beauty!

FWIW--I think your fridge looks just fine and doesn't need to be built in further. It matches the wall next to it. However, I think a stainless would match your stove very well. Just need to be careful that it has stainless sides since your fridge isn't built in. I don't think you would want to see the stainless front and black sides. Hey aren't I great at spending other people's money? In either case, whether or not you replace your fridge and/or dishwasher, you kitchen looks great!

Oh, BTW, in case you do replace your dw, the newer ones would be more quiet when they run and would save on electricity. Something to consider if you need to convince anyone!

thanks mustbenuts! I will indeed need every bit of ammunition I can get-- quieter and save $ are great arguments in favor of replacing a so-so dishwasher.

Definitley paneled so as not to detract from your gorgeous sink. I love your chunky open shelves. It's a BEAUTIFUL kitchen. Can't wait to see the finished photos!

BTW, I too went with a miele rather than the dishdrawers for the same reason as Mary in NC. I'm very pleased with the Miele.

-Margie

Beautiful kitchen. Can you please tell me where you found the shelves?

The shelves are by Riceland, which also did the cabinents. They manufacture in Ohio and then delivered and installed in DC.

absolutely paneled dw. The fridge is fine in white since you have alot of it, but if you change it I would also do ss/with ss sides (or paneled if that is an option).
Great space!!

Looks beautiful! I am partial to panelled appliances (easier to clean) but SS would look nice also. Can you tell me what kind of floors you have? They look like old floors that have been refinished. I love them!

Nymommy, the floors are indeed old-- original heart of pine from a neighbor's house. I got it for free as they were pulling theirs out to put in all new hard wood floors. It is great because I needed to replace the floor in my kitchen-- brick "tile" over original hardwood-- and I was pretty stumped on how I would find wood that matches the rest of my house. the neighbor's wood is slightly narrower than the wood in the rest of the house, but the color and the "character" (i.e., dents, etc.) matches up perfectly. People may notice the difference in width, but it isn't something that keeps me up nights! It feels good to reuse!

Wow, we notice some wood peeking out from underneath our tile floor and I am hoping to find something as nice as that. My husband wants to put down something newer but I like the look of an old floor. I think I am going to win that argument. Thanks!

I love your kitchen! Is your current DW a Whirlpool? Does it take a cabinet panel or did you decide on getting another one? Just curious because I am in the process of figuring this out for my own kitchen.

Hello! at this moment I am leaning towards getting new dishwasher drawers, paneled. I'm also trying to wrap my head around a backsplash. The soapstone is in and I love it, and I want something that will not upstage it-- a creamy subway tile perhaps.

yikes! I forgot to answer your question-- yes, iti s a Whirlpool. a lower end one, I believe (not stainless steel tub, etc.)