So to close my chapter with aristokraft cabinets. After a lot of persistence, I did get a representative to address my problem. He came with my contractor and the sales representative to my house to see my complaint. This was back about when I first posted my question. Looking back I don’t think the sales representative/designer knew his product. The stain finish the sales representative showed me was different from what I received. An even, solid stain sample door was presented but the finished cabinets installed were uneven in color almost seeing an airbrush technique. Not too bad,but not what I really wanted or expecting. Then some doors didn’t match in color. Some seemed to have more dense color than others. Again uneven color texture. Finally some doors warped. Not due to poor care or neglect. My lazy Susan wasn’t installed properly ( not a straight right angle). This couldn’t be remedied. I live with it. Some doors were replaced so they now match each other. The representative addressed some problems but not all. My lesson learned is to do your homework. Try to shop, shop, shop for quality. Consider different products and Ask a-lot of questions. Costs, upgrades and If you have a tight budget this is even more important. Good luck people, but I still wouldn’t recommend Aristokraft cabinets.

Looks great. My neighbor has the same granite with similar color doors and it is a very nice combination. I think you should stick with the wheat color floor. Good luck with the building process. I have gone through it twice and it is so much fun to watch everything come together. The only part that was I wouldn't want to do again is the landscapping. I would love to know how many rocks I picked and how many holes I dug for all the various plants, shrubs and trees that we planted

Diamond is a much more flexible product line and therefor should be more expensive. Aristokraft has built its name as the affordable american cabinet but like everything having a accepted brand name just means you can charge more for them. I have several american made brands in my store that lower in price then Aristokraft and much more flexible in choice of cabinets. I have access to Aristokraft but do not promote them as they are generally not the best deal. Most of the thermofoil finishes tend to peal off over time. I personally would get a painted finish before a thermofoil. The quality of the finish between the cabinets lines is not easy to judge.

Aristokraft IS better than it used to be! No, it's not a mid grade line, but it is a solid value in an entry level line. As long as you have the proper expectations about what you are getting, you won't be disappointed. There is a basic line, with 3/8" particle board construction, and side mount epoxy glide drawers that builders most often use. To make it even more confusing, there is a Core group of doorstyles within the line that do not offer butt doors and other almost standard features that many other lines offer. The Plus line of doors DO offer the butt doors. That designation of Core or Plus determines the features available for you to choose, even if you upgrade the construction. Clear as mud? The next level is Select construction which is still 3/8" particle board, but the drawers are upgraded to all wood, dovetail construction. You can upgrade within Select to the soft close for drawers for additional cost. I do many budget kitchens in Select construction with the upgraded drawers, as it's still lower priced than most mid grade lines at that level. The third level is All Plywood Construction, which is 3/8" plywood, with the all wood drawers. Again, upgrading to the soft close drawers is an upcharge within that construction level. If you choose the all ply with the upgraded drawers, it will actually cost more than most mid grade lines with better construction quality as standard from the beginning. Here's an example of pricing from the lines that I carry. The Aristokraft Avalon door in maple is a Core door, meaning no butt cabinets. W30 B30 are $369 Move to the Landen door, which is a Plus door, meaning butt cabinets available (and chosen) the total is $407. Move to Select construction for the Landen (wood drawers) and the total is $444. Add the soft close drawer hardware in Select, and you're up to $463. Put the two cabinets in all plywood with the soft close drawers and you're up to $545. In Kemper, which has 1/2" construction instead of 3/8", better quality hardware, and has soft close doors and drawers as standard, in the Manchester door style, the total would be $532, which is LESS than in the Aristokraft with less features. Add in the all ply construction for 5% extra, and you'd be at $559. If you have mid grade expectations, especially for the finish quality (which is a lot better) then you are better off starting in a mid grade line. If you are OK with the features for the budget, then AOK in Select, with the drawers upgraded to soft close can be a smart choice. I think it can be a great choice for a kitchen on a budget. It passes all KCMA testing, and will give you great look. [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/coffee-tea-and-marble-on-a-budget-transitional-kitchen-phvw-vp~8383055) [Transitional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/transitional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2112) by Other Metro Kitchen & Bath Designers ProSource Memphis