Omega Dynasty vs Dynasty II Doors...and...wood vs wood veneer

16 years ago

B/c of budget issues (too long to go into right now), we are considering changing door styles rather than drastically modifying our kitchen's planned layout [high labor costs :-O ]

Right now, we are planning on the Omega Dynasty/Embassy Artesia door in cherry wood w/Mandarin Orange stain and coffee glaze. I have looked long and hard for a combination that I really like (love!). BUT, if it's b/w the door and not changing our current layout (very little prep space/not enough room for 2 people) then I'd rather change the door and/or wood.

Dynasty II has a door style similar to the Artesia...Anson. What it doesn't have is the raised center panel. Yes, I much prefer the raised panel but since the majority of my kitchen will be drawers and the drawers are the same, I am willing to sacrifice the center panel on the few doors I will have. (4 on the cooktop wall, one over the refrigerator and ovens, and possibly 2 flanking the sink; 2 doors on the cooktop side will have glass). Yes, glass is expensive but my KD did say that I need something to break up that wall b/c my kitchen is long and narrow. Plus, we can live w/o glass in the doors for awhile...we'll buy that later.

However....there is one construction detail that differs b/w the Dynasty & Dynasty II....the center panel. In Dynasty, it's solid wood the same as the rest of the door. However, in Dynasty II, it has a furniture veneer center panel. What difference will that make? Will it still take the stain & glaze the same as the solid wood? Is there something else I should be aware of?

Your help and comments is greatly appreciated!!!!!

TIA!

Hmmmm...how difficult do you think it would be for us (rather than contractor) to demolish a non-load bearing wall section and move a heating/AC duct from the demolished area to another wall section along the same wall (DR doorway is b/w the wall sections)? The basement below the wall is unfinished & the heating/AC duct leads to our MBR above the wall.

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Fori
16 years ago
Since you have mostly drawers, I think you'll be OK stylewise. Can you get the same wood and stain?

The veneered middles will be perfectly lovely. No one will be able to tell and they will hold up just fine. It's the outer frame part that takes any abuse. Totally safe place for veneer!
Buehl
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks Fori, I feel better already! The last couple of days have been very trying...I think I know a little of what Diana is going through now!

Anyway, yes, we will be able to get the same wood & finish so that, at least, is in our favor. My KD called Omega and they told here the drawers are identical...so I think I'll be OK with this door. Making this change and will save us around $7,000 so it seems worth it to get the kitchen I want!

Still more to whittle away at though...I've already downgraded my appliances and saved another $2,900....no Miele oven or Trivection....only convection *sigh*

Thanks again Fori!
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Hey...if the drawers are identical...and you do half the demo yourself...or something...you might be able to mix them and use the raised panels in a few spots, or all your uppers if you haven't got a bunch...it really does look like the only difference (besides the veneered middles) is the raised part. And if you can mix raised and flat with doors and drawers...

On the other hand, if you're still whittling...it's practically the same door! For $7k, it's a better door.
black327
16 years ago
Buehl,
I remember your post about Danville vs. Artesia because I chose the Danville cabinets and you had me second guessing myself about the drawer fronts ( I'm pretty good about that) ;)
I think the Anson is a lovely choice. You still get the look you want and $7000 is a huge savings!
mommycooks
16 years ago
I second it all - the drawers look the same and you have mostly those.

Besides, if you are going to change out some door fronts for glass, why spend $7000 that you will basically throw out later?

I can't wait to see pics of this kitchen when it's done . . .(like I am the only one! LOL)

Good luck,

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lynnette63
16 years ago
Are there other differences to consider in the two cabinets? That's a HUGE difference in price for nine doors, if that's the only difference.

I've got veneer center panels. The stain looks fine. No problems at all in the 17 months I've had them. The doors sound different than my former raised panel ones - not rattly or anything, just less substantial.
vicnsb
16 years ago
Ditto the rest...great savings especially when you will
have the same drawer fronts. They will be gorgeous!
tartanhabit
16 years ago
Your lucky to find something you still like and save such a lot of money! I like the Anson look much better but then I like simpler.

I think as long as you do the usual research you would do making any purchase you'll be fine (ie to see as many samples in your choices as possible etc). We too are about to purchase a shaker door with a veneered center and I am happy that the brand we are going with do a good job of matching their veneers with the solid. Since you are going for a darker stain it will probably all blend very nicely.

Good luck with everything.
Buehl
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16 years ago
Thanks everyone!

I think the $7,000 difference also covered a few other changes we made...but some added some subtracted. However, the majority of it comes from the door change. I think about $1,000 came from postponing the 3 decorative doors on the side of the peninsula facing the DR + furniture base. By eliminating one of the single wall ovens (was going to be undercounter) and moving a MW drawer there, we actually added to the cost (~300) of that cabinet since it will now have at least one drawer + the MW. We also eliminated the breadbox (~400 savings there). Lastly, we postponed the Message Center on the end of the Pantry (~1,300). Over the next few years we plan to add the "postponed" items.

One of the additional things we did to whittle away at the cost was to eliminate the backsplash. I've noticed that quite a few people put off the backsplash until later and, from what I've read here, it should be relatively easy to add later. I'm trusting all of you on that! Maybe I'll even try my hand at DIYing it (scares me though!)

With the door & other cabinet changes made, postponing the backsplash, downgrading our appliances, and postponing other things (Vinnata faucet, new toilet, 2nd GD), we've managed to bring the cost down to something we think we can swing w/o going into debt...that's our goal, financially!

Who knows...in a few years if I still want the Artesia door I can always buy them and replace the current doors! (After we "add back' the postponed items!)

Again, thanks everyone for helping me feel better about this whole ordeal!

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