Trying to decide between white and light wood cabinets
jcizzofam
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (11)
Related Discussions
Help with kitchen design, trying to decide between two layouts
Comments (79)You know, I agree with you that the island perpendicular to the window wall doesn't feel as right as the island parallel to the window wall. Interesting. I stopped and thought about why that would be. My first thought was that, with the island perpendicular to the window wall, the end of the island closest to the living room now feels as if it's intruding into the walkway between the kitchen and living room. Even though the island ends in line with the side of the fridge closest to the living room, the island still feels as if it's intruding. However, when I look at the island parallel to the window, I also think the end of the island closest to the dining room feels as if it is intruding into the dining room. Even though the island ends in line with the side of the perimeter cabinet closest to the dining room, the island still feels as if it's intruding. So when you're standing in the living room, you like the perpendicular-to-the-window-wall island orientation less (because the island feels as if it's intruding towards you). And when you're standing in the dining room, you'll like the parallel-to-the-window-wall island orientation less (because the island feels as if it's intruding towards you). Given all that, I actually think this shape island (posted earlier upthread) feels the best from both perspectives: That is because the island is completely and clearly inside the invisible borders of the kitchen as delineated by the side of the fridge closest to the living room and the side of the perimeter cabinet closest to the dining room. A square (ish) island doesn't even touch the borders -- it's well inside them by a foot or two, making it impossible for the island to feel as if it's intruding into another room. This home layout is so open that it lacks some of the normal cues (walls/doorways/floor changes) marking where the kitchen ends and another room begins. So in this island's case, a setback from the technical kitchen border helps to clarify things. The island's definitely in the kitchen and only in the kitchen. Here is an edited version that stops the island a foot or two short of the borders in both directions: I'd recommend having seating just on the living room side of the island. Seating on the dining room side puts those chairs back to back with dining room chairs, and I always think that looks/functions a bit oddly....See MoreTrying to decide between 2 Samsung Refrigerators - thoughts?
Comments (18)I have had the RF28HMED (very similar to the model you're looking at) for a month and love it but also hate a couple of things about it. I'm still getting used to where to put things to maximize space but it's getting better every day. One great thing is that nothing gets lost in the fridge even though it's not counter depth. Cons: Door storage on left side is hardly functional because of the ice maker shoot in the door. I hardly have any condiments that will fit on that side. The right door is very functional but less organized because the bins are so deep so everything is kind of just jumbled together. Main fridge portion seems crowded at times if you're not utilizing the flex drawer. It has a lot of shelves which is nice but for some reason I feel like there's still not enough room to put a bunch of leftovers. Pros: The drawers inside the main fridge are huge and glide smoothly. Again, they are huge. Love them! Flex drawer is currently used for cheese, apples and yogurt. I like that I can put anything in it I want. I originally wanted to store leafy greens in it including the huge spinach container from Costco...and it actually fits but the manual says not to store leafy greens in there. I love the slide away half shelf in the fridge as well as the tilt down shelf. The freezer has pretty good organization, no complaints there. The ice maker works pretty well but dispenses ice a little slow maybe. The water comes out very fast but the way the spout/nozzle is pointing pisses me off! It's angled sharply toward the fridge which makes it impossible to fill a tall narrow neck bottle. Wide mouth are fine as are standard glasses. I did get a 5yr warranty on it and I'd be shocked if I don't have to use it. On the other 4 door fridge you're looking at can you fit a pizza box, deli tray, or sheet cake in flat? That would be my biggest concern with those and maybe the answer is yes. I love being able to open both doors to fit something long in. Most of the time I only have to open one side to get what I need....See MoreNeed help deciding between all white and two-tone kitchen cabinets
Comments (12)I love my two tone. I like stained wood but didn't want to feel surrounded by brown. I like things a bit mismatchy and seemed like a good fit in my older home. I did the tall cabinets white like the uppers so that everything at eye-level is the same color. Especially because the tall cabinets are right at the entrance to my kitchen (seemed like it would feel too "in-your-face" to have the wood there). I prefer two tone kitchens with the tall cabinets matched to the uppers rather than lowers, but I don't think it's terrible to match the lowers. You can find pics of kitchens done either way. Agree to do a little contrast with the wood floor so it doesn't all blend with the lower cabinets. My kitchen floor was stained to match the rest of the house (IMO it's more red than I'd like, trying to tone it down with the rug), so I did lighter cabinets. I think it would be too much for the floor and cabinets to blend together....See MoreTrying to decide between gray or warm light brown wood look tile
Comments (39)Kim, I think you are wise to not use the gray you posted above.....way too busy. Have you thought of doing a large format (24x36") porcelain tile? I feel like the porcelain FAUX-WOOD TILES are too short and look too busy. The grains and patterns need to be subtle and should be at least 6-8" wide to mimic current wood floors. A large format tile (stone or porcelain) in a neutral color would be beautiful. What about carrara marble in large format (18x36")? Would be stunning! https://tilebar.com/catalina-white-carrara-18x36-marble-tile.html Check out all the beautiful blue marbles for your kitchen -- so gorgeous! https://tilebar.com/collection/marble/blue-marble.html Go here to check out some beautiful options. They have a great website to navigate.... https://tilebar.com/lookbook Or, if you go gray, go with a tile vs a faux wood. https://tilebar.com/metropol-sensation-grafito-lappato-24x24-porcelain-tile.html Love this too. Light and bright and not too gray.... https://tilebar.com/archea-grigio-24x36-porcelain-tile.html Check out their Versace tiles too. Large format, so pretty! The large gray (15x30" porcelain) would be beautiful! https://tilebar.com/designer-tiles/versace.html I'm a fan of gray, just not FAUX WOOD GRAY! It just isn't natural........See More
nicole___
8 years ago
herbflavor
8 years agoUser
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoWhat type of light wood are you thinking about? I think a traditional light wood like maple is out of style now, which is the wood I think of for a colonial home. The black appliances won't outlast your cabinets so don't design around them. I'd do the white kitchen as it's a classic and works with oak and a colonial style. It's better with hardwood floors. For resale, many people love white kitchens and the rest can at least tolerate them. I'm not biased against wood as I put in natural cherry cabs four years ago and love oak in a Shaker inset door style with very little grain like this vanity. It all depends on how they saw the oak to eliminate or enhance the grain pattern.
French home · More Infojcizzofam thanked User
Related Stories
MOST POPULARMust-Try Color Combo: White With Warm Off-White
Avoid going too traditional and too clean by introducing an off-white palette that brings a touch of warmth and elegance
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Combo to Try: Neutral Cabinets, Different-Colored Island
Avoid a too-sterile look and establish a focal point with a contrasting island hue
Full Story
WOODTry DIY Plywood Flooring for High Gloss, Low Cost
Yup, you heard right. Laid down and shined up, plywood can run with the big flooring boys at an affordable price
Full Story
COLORReady to Try Something New? Houzz Guides to Color for Your Kitchen
If only mixing up a kitchen color palette were as easy as mixing batter. Here’s help for choosing wall, cabinet, island and backsplash hues
Full Story
WHITE KITCHENS4 Dreamy White-and-Wood Kitchens to Learn From
White too bright in your kitchen? Introduce wood beams, countertops, furniture and more
Full Story
HOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Eclectic Meets Rustic in a Decidedly Different Dallas Home
This couple's highly personal style embraces found objects, thrift store scores, international art and a whole lotta grandkid love
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Brick, Wood and Clean White Lines
A family kitchen retains its original brick but adds an eat-in area and bright new cabinets
Full Story
LIFEHow to Decide on a New Town
These considerations will help you evaluate a region and a neighborhood, so you can make the right move
Full Story
BEDROOMS10 Stylish Bedrooms With a Decidedly Masculine Vibe
Cut the fluff and get right to the point with crisper edges, toned-down colors and a whole lot less stuff
Full Story
funkycamper