Thanks again davidtay; I did about a week ago and the closest I could find that was waterproof and had the most amount of lumens per foot in an rgb led strip was listed below, see link. Based on my calculations it would produce 244 lumens per foot and I would assume that's in white mode, although it's unknown which color temperature. That would be bright enough to not need a separate white led run on it's own switch. I would also need a 12 volt 40 watt 4 amp power supply and a controller. If my math is right at 16.5 feet costing approximately $160.00 add a controller and power supply it shouldn't be much more than $200.00? I wonder if this would work. By the way I have one more cabinet to build then onto the doors. eam Pattern 180 degree Color RGB Current Draw @ 12 Volts DC 3295mA Current Draw per Foot 201mA Water Resistance[1] Weatherproof IP65 Number of LEDs in Unit 300 LEDs LED Type 5050 SMD LEDs per Segment 3 Length 500cm(197in) Lifetime 40000 Hours Lumen 4020 Lumen Max Run[2] 1 Polarized Yes Price Per Foot $14.38 Standards And Certifications CE/FCC/ISA Approved/ROHS Compliant/UL Listed Strip Width 12mm Suitable for Vehicles Yes Total Power Consumption 39.5 Watts Type Flexible Light Strips/High Density Operating Voltage Range 9~14.8 VDC Wattage per Foot 2.5 Watts Wavelength 470 nm/525 nm/626 nm Wire Length 48.26cm(19in) Dimensions: 500cm(196.85") x 1.2cm(0.47") x 0.275cm(0.11") Here is a link that might be useful: Superbright led rgb strip

We had a discussion about this not long ago. I'll see if I can find it, but the consensus was no, the counters and floors do not have to match, in fact may be better if they don't. It sounds very similar to what I'm doing. Our floors are being refinished next Tues.-Thurs. They are red oak, and will be simply sanded and coated with no stain (PU), so they will be a little lighter than what they are now (which is a little lighter than what you have now). My walnut butcher block top for my 2nd island should be shipped today. The main island and perimeter are dark gray granite. I have some stools that are labeled as "walnut" but I think it's descriptive of the approximate color, not the wood. I think it mixes well so far. (BTW, that's a lot of green!)

Schuler=Medallion. Pick of the litter. Diamond would be next. The rest are lower end, not mid grade. Every single line that exists will have a white shaker door. From the most expensive to chinese crapola. But stay away from the box stores and have a healthy budget if that kitchen is your inspiration. That's about 60K worth of cabinets there. Not to mention the appliances and every other detail.

Lily Spider and Carrie B - Thank you for the input. I think our hands are relatively small, so it will be interesting to feel some of these. I'm going to stop by the builders supply store tomorrow to get my hands on these and other suggested options. Erin Robbins - Thank you for the comments on the chandelier. I hadn't thought about how the kitchen may appear masculine - but you are correct. I selected the chandeliers because I really wanted something people noticed in the room as everything else was a really trying to keep a unified approach. The KD noticed that I had a need for symmetry and for things to tie together - but I also fight the boring accountant in me and need something creative. I'm glad for the chandeliers and the quartz is also an eye popper. The sample and the online image of the quartz just don't give it justice. It really is pretty. I would never had selected it, but I saw it installed at the appliance store and fell in love. Also, a much softer finish that the prior quartz I had selected which was darker and as you pointed out - more masculine. kiko - Thank you for the suggestion to consider the appliance handles. The only visible appliance handles will be the ovens. Just so happens the ovens were installed today. The oven handles are square and pretty beefy to the hand. Option 4 in the OP (JA-Delgado) gives the feeling of square, but softer. I'll post pictures of the oven handles. (Fridge and dishwasher are paneled; microwave is a electronic open drawer). Although, I just decided I cannot tell if the paneled refrigerator from Bosch I purchased comes with the handles. If it does that would be sweet; appliance handles are crazy expensive in comparison to all other cabinet hardware. sprtphntc - Thanks for your suggestion to also help narrow down the choices. Do you think it would make sense to have the island with a darker finish, but the same style/different finish on the perimeter. I'll look through your posts to see if I can find pictures of your kitchen. For finish, I was planning on satin nickel (I never mentioned that), but was also eyeing the J.Alexander brushed pewter finish. I'll get some samples in the various finishes and bring them into the kitchen to get a better feel. I wouldn't have thought about ORB - so I'll give that a try. In addition to the revitalize collection you suggested, I just found the Candler collection which has potential. blfenton - That prep sink faucet is very unique. I chose it because I'm hoping the folded up version of that means the faucet is less noticeable - but you may actually be right that people can't help be curious to play with the interesting faucet. Thanks for the vote on Delgado. It's been growing on me over the last 24 hours.