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Cabinet choice to complement oak trim and acacia flooring

3 years ago

We are remodeling our kitchen. and would appreciate recommendations for cabinetry and countertop options that would complement honey oak trim (throughout the house) and relatively new acacia flooring.

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calidesign

3 years ago

Acacia flooring generally has a lot of movement. I would only use painted cabinets and a solid color countertop. White, a very light tinted color, or a deep charcoal could work on the cabinets. It all depends on the style of your home, the size of the kitchen, and the light it receives.

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millworkman
3 years ago
Pictures of the space would certainly be a help........................
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Deanna Moore
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Here are some pics. We plan to replace section of cabinets containing the sink with a large island. Thanks for any suggestions!
Deanna Moore
3 years ago
Some pics of the flooring we plan to extend through the kitchen.
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ProSource Memphis
3 years ago
Working with a good designer can help you pull that all together!
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3 years ago
If you're keeping the dark walls, use warm white cabinets with a solid white quartz countertop, maybe incorporating some green into the back splash. If you're painting the kitchen walls, you could use a grayed green or olive green on the cabinets, with a white countertop, to coordinate with the rest of the greens in your house.
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Thanks! We will definitely repaint with lighter/neutral colors and replace furniture. Also plan to update railing, replacing oak spindles, perhaps with wrought iron?

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