Would you choose Maple or Red Oak Cabinets?
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Comments (16)"Would you? Could you?" From my childhood memories, squirrel is very tasty but so many have to die to feed me a meal (I'm a big eater) that I can't really get behind it. Not a fairly advanced mammal, that looks so cute. Now, 1 chicken could feed me a meal. A cow would feed me a number of meals. One squirrel is an appetizer. Your ethics may vary. Richard....See MoreChoosing a variety of red Japanese maple
Comments (2)Look for 'Shaina' or 'Fireglow'. Both are quite compact, tolerate full sun well (and maintain color) and are relatively easy to find at any nursery that carries a decent selection of Japanese maples. Of the two, my personal choice would lean towards the 'Fireglow' - I like the form and growth habit better. 'Shaina' is a bit too much like a lollipop on a stick for my tastes - too even and regular in shape. And the coloring of Fireglow is gorgeous....See MoreNatural Maple cabs with red oak floors?
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Comments (19)I suggest going a few steps darker than the cabinets. Your dark(er) counter top will be your inspiration. The grain in the wood is quite strong which can be used to your ADVANTAGE! If you water pop your wood, the grain will take on the stain a snick more...thereby giving you the DEPTH of colour you crave WITHOUT going so dark that you remove the light from the room (or the floors). I suggest a mid-tone stain with water popping. I would work a little into the 'green' range as your counter top 'reads' cool tones more than orange tones. Let the GRAIN take a strong stain (water popping) so that you can get all the contrast you desire WITHOUT having to go too dark. Make sure your refinisher offers some colour samples on your floor (must include a coat of finish to show the true depth of the colour...and if you water pop make sure the water popping is done with all the colour samples). Once your samples are down, you can take the time to figure out which stain works BEST in your lighting situation as well as with your counter top....See MoreUser
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