What would you do to this kitchen except the color of cabinet?
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Would you do a kitchen with all drawer base cabinets?
Comments (40)There are quite a few threads out there discussing drawers vs roll-out tray shelves (ROTS and a.k.a., pull-out shelves). Pros & Cons of each Opening/Closing... Drawers require one movement to open/close Open: pull open Close: push closed. ROTS, on the other hand, require 2 or 3 motions plus waiting... Open: move out of the way of the doors, open 1 or 2 doors, pull out ROTS. If you want something in the front: move out of the way of the doors, open 1 or 2 doors, pull out ROTS slightly so you can lift the item over the edge. Close: push in ROTS, wait for it to close fully (so you don't ding the doors), close 1 or 2 doors Storage/sides... Drawers have sides the height of the drawer opening. This prevents things from falling off the sides, either onto the floor or into the interior of the cabinet (on the sides). This means you can stack things w/o worrying about things falling as the sides will catch them. It also keeps things from extending out past the walls of the drawer so they don't get caught on the cabinet frame when opening the drawer (Note: Getting caught on the frame is not an issue w/frameless cabinets, just framed...which includes overlay & inset.) ROTS have shallow sides, thus allowing things to fall off the sides and allowing things to hang over the sides of the shelf and get caught on the cabinet frame (which can result in nicks in your frame - experience speaking here!). Adjustability... Drawers are not adjustable to different heights inside the cabinet. OK, this is the one place where ROTS have the advantage. However, with planning and/or organizers you can do almost anything with the drawers and store almost anything in them (dishes, glasses, etc.) ROTS have the advantage here in most cases. Most ROTS are adjustable..but not all are, so check w/your cabinetmaker. Cost... Drawers, in my case were less expensive than ROTS. I have a 27" 3-drawer base and a 27" ROTS base cabinet (the only ROTS cab I have and that I regret) and the ROTS cab cost $140 more than the drawer base. Regardless of your decision on drawers vs ROTS, get full-extension...it's a must b/c it allows you full access to your drawers or ROTS! Soft-close is also nice, but it's a "nice to have" not a "must" (although, soft-close does come standard in some cabinet lines like Omega & Omega Dynasty/Embassy). Actually, I don't recommend soft-close for ROTS b/c the slight delay in closing (as the drawer/tray is gently closed) means having to wait to close the door(s). [Experience speaking here again!] Here are some threads that might be of interest to you (and others)... Thread: Drawers or cabinet under cooktop? Thread: Drawers over pull outs in Cabinets Thread: Kitchen drawers versus pull-out shelves? Thread: Which pull out drawers are must haves? [Some discussion of drawers vs ROTS contained inside the thread]...See MoreKitchen Cabinet pricing - what would you do?
Comments (46)I'm not fixated on anything. Just pointing out a fact. To paraphrase myself above I said if theses were represented as examples of what customers have done with their doors I wouldn't be commenting. Instead I'll comment on the facts and not what their perceived intention might be. Because this style door doesn't interest you (me either hence my comment "seen these looks since the eighties) doesn't change my opinion. The stained and most likely gazed doors around it are also not finishes you cannot get from them. "How do you know that someone purchasing from either Barker site aren't using a KD and professional installers? That seems like a leap." What would be the point to hire a KD and an installer? Doesn't this seriously defeat the purpose of the DIY concept. I have a different prospective. I my world there is nothing special that Barker does. They are just marketing to DIY people at retail prices. I know dozens of companies that I can outsource parts from. I'm having cabinet parts cut for me right now. My specs, any size, any material, any drilling and knotting or banding that I want. All at a fraction of what Barker charges. Same with doors. I'll say it again for some ordering from Barker is an OK option....See MoreWhat color would you paint kitchen cabinets, hardware and walls?
Comments (6)The first thing to do is get proper lighting. Change bulbs to LEDs in dayligh color which is 3500- 5000K before choosing colors . As for painting the cabinets unless you have done lots of other cabinet painting having them painted by an actual cabinet refinisher will be worth the money as long as you love the kitchen the way it is. Mt advice woulf be to wait 3-6 months and see how it functions before spending money....See MoreWhat color would you paint the kitchen cabinets?
Comments (4)only one small window. I think a beautiful white will be great.I like true browns [counter top] with whites. then you can choose hardware in a softer satin nickel or brushed chrome. and you have a pop of blue w the lights. this is definitely a cool toned theme but there are various whites in "cool" up to "neutral" avoid yellow undertones. go to sherwin williams or Benjamin moore and they will point out the whites that cabinet painters are using [there are usually a few favorites] ....avoid really warm whites. I like pic 1 and 2.... third and 4th are colder/more clinical whites. Maybe the handyman thinks whites end up like 3 and 4. there are softer whites that still are not yellowish that will work with your brown....See Morezacketnala
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