I'd change to a single bowl sink without changing the plan. All large 36" -42" drawers for base means you won't have too many worries about a different door design. Frig right next to a wall is a no go. You should add a spacer of at least a couple inches so the door opens. If you'd like to consider a step out consider increasing the depth of the counter to 28-30" for your back run. That work zone space is gold. Come out enough and the door problem for your frig evaporates. Induction for your cooktop. Hopefully the Miele full surface units will be available in the US by then. Otherwise Bosch is another choice. Timers and 17 steps of power. 4 cars. I'd include several 50A outlets for charging.

@dan1888 In this particular house the wall next to the fridge wasn't an issue with opening the door. We tested it out!! We are planning on a farm sink (haven't chosen yet) and I'm looking at the Cafe' appliances. I love the Bosch dishwasher I have but I wasn't a fan of the Bosch fridge and we want to keep all the appliances the same. We are also extending the island a bit. So with the door and drawer designs, are you thinking just one door design or do you suggest different for door and drawers? I'm seeing different things everywhere I look!

I like to keep it the same ( or very very similar) bring in personality with cool detailed backsplash and lighting. And possibly a different vent hood. Love the cafe appliances. And I like the layout of the kitchen. This is very minor and you probably weren’t going to do it anyways but this is what bothered me in that kitchen. I don’t like that cabinet that I placed an x over

Why are you keeping all the appliances the same instead of getting the best appliance for the job it does? No one will notice that they are not the same brand.

Do drawers as wide as you can. All lower drawers.Keep the same door style.

In a dozen years it may all look dated unless the style of the house is a particular style and the cabinets match the style of house

@HU-187528210 we don't like it either. Makes no sense and it's a waste of space. I used to design kitchen backsplashes so yes, I'm very excited to get to that part once we decide on countertops. Right now I am considering one color cabinet for both island and perimeter. Granite on the island and a quartz on the perimeter. I've gone back and forth of doing a different color cabinet for the island. That could change if the color we like doesn't work with the granite we pick. Either way the island top will be different from the perimeter top and then I can think about a backsplash! We have lots of recessed lights going in as well as pendants over the island. Haven't made those choices yet.. Thanks for your input!!

@cpartist because we like having all the appliances the same. Based on the extensive research we have done all the appliances for Cafe' are highly recommended and we like the way they look and yes, with this particular brand it will be HIGHLY noticeable if we choose to go with a different brand for another appliance. The Cafe has a very particular look to it.

@lisa. You know what your doing !! I’m so excited to see what you come up with for the backsplash!!!

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Thought this might be helpful. It's an opinion on dishwashers from an Appliance Service Tech

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Same guy on appliances in general. IMO it's a valid opion. BTW the GE Cafe line you like is no longer an American Company. In 2016 GE Appliances was purchased by Haier a company totally owned by the Chinese.

@BeverlyFLADeziner thank you! I also reached out to my appliance guy (local guy who has a huge repair business in town) and he also recommended the whirlpool, maytag and kitchen aid. My issue with Kitchen aid is the door handle. I don't like the handles on any of the kitchen aid appliances.

@HU-187528210 me too!! LOL

I’m not sure what the collection is called but you know he kitchen aid fridge with the drawers on the outside of the fridge? I love that one

Yes it’s a distinctive look so what happens when one of the appliances die and they no longer make that style?

@cpartist then I cross that bridge when I come to it.

@Lisa we have a kitchenaid fridge and cafe dishwasher and range. The handles aren't the same but both have an industrial look, they look fine together.

@itsourcasa..off my topic but do you like your cafe??

The dishwasher is great! The range, we have the electric 30" slide in, isn't the best honestly. Only one burner boils water fairly quick.. the others do but it takes a long time! If I could do it over I'd get something different for the range.

good to know! We are doing a gas cooktop and double wall ovens. Still doing research. I prefer the cafe but my other half isn't 100% sold.

Have you looked at induction?

In answer to your original question: all the same door/drawer profile and all or mostly all the same colour.

Decide what will be the "star" of your kitchen. Then let everything else play supporting roles. When you need to choose, choose the simpler option.

Thank you Jennifer!! I was thinking to do it all the same but I didn’t want to play it safe or be unimaginative lol. Sometimes less is more!

Cabinet door styles was your original post. Are you thinking raised panel or shaker style? IMO a simple design is better and easier to clean then one with a bunch of detail. It is also more classic. Same with drawer fronts. I chose to do a flat panel with a small routed edge my cabinets on top are a raised panel. I didn’t want Shaker style drawer panels because they collect dust on that bottom trim board. I believe shaker style is what you have pictured in your inspiration picture.

@cpartist I can’t remember what type of cabinet front you have in your kitchen but it’s a very classy kitchen that will stay in style for decades!

@K H we are looking at shaker style. We do not care for the raised panels. Thank you!!!!

Thank you all for the advice. I think we agreed to stick to the same door style. I've narrowed it down to two. Keep in mind these aren't the color! I can't find a picture of the door style in the same color we are going with. I know I am overthinking this but it's a lot of money and I don't want to make a huge mistake. I like 2 styles that are very similar. Those of you with a trained eye, can you point out the real differences, if any, that maybe I'm overlooking. Personally, I think it's a matter of taste at this point. One door has a wider recessed panel. Both are full overlay. We are choosing Maple and 99% sure lagoon (which is a blue gray). Constructive advice/criticism welcome :)

It’s a matter of a thinner frame versus a wider frame and what seems to be not solid wood versus solid. The ellery full also has more visible grain and knots which I love!

I’m assuming these have drawer fronts that match the style. I would also look at those to see how the wider vs thinner frame look and then decide unless you are going with a plain slab front

@K H Thanks for the tip. I will definitely look at the drawer fronts because I do not want a slab front. @HU-187528210 I noticed the wider/narrow frames and I guess that's where I'm stuck. I don't know if either will make that much of a difference on the grand scale. I have a friend who works at a kitchen design center and I may ask her to do a 2020 drawing for me so I can get a better visual. Thanks for the help!

Right. Totally hear you. The thinner frame is more modern looking so depending on lights , hardware....

@HU-187528210 so you think the the more narrow frame is more modern... that's what I guess I was wondering. My style is pottery barn meets pier 1 with a dash of Joanna gaines thrown in for good measure LOL. I don't want true country/farmhouse but I definitely don't want the clean lined/modern contemporary look either. I am a bit of mish-mash I guess you would say. What do they call they.. urban rustic? Transitional? Either way, thanks for the input!!!

I like the thicker frame and make sure the drawers come framed too not slab. We did shaker with a twist, it has a stepped profile on the top and bottom edges, kraftmaid sonata. We did the same door/drawer styles for all but did white uppers and navy lowers.

@itsourcasa I would love to see your kitchen if you want to share photos!! We were going to go with the midnight but then I saw lagoon and thought it was a bit softer and more coastal. Is yours midnight or lagoon?? I love the door you chose!

We went with midnight, I wanted a true navy blue. It's a great color, classic. Sometimes I wish I did my whole kitchen in that color but I love the blue and white mix. We are still DIYing some stuff so don't mind the unfinished parts.. these are not staged or professional photos lol.

@itsourcasa Your kitchen is beautiful! My original design concept was exactly the same.. midnight base and white wall! But we changed it to all lagoon and I am doing 2 different countertops instead. You did a lovely job on the kitchen. It feels welcoming.

@Lisa thank you! Lagoon is beautiful too, we had a gray island in our last house so we wanted something different this time. We are beyond thrilled with our kraftmaid cabinetry, not one issue.

@ Lisa that’s exactly my style. I LOVEEEEE chip and jo. Possibly a bit too much!!! Love the style your after and I think that either cabinet can be fine but wider is probably more towards the style although I don’t think it’ll make a massive difference. The wood grain on that one is really nice tho so that’s why I’m like hmmmm

@HU-187528210 I actually have the kraftmaid catalog which I forgot about and went through it and there are some beautiful pictures of the Ellery. The drawer is nicer on that one too so that's my choice!! So now it's countertops and I think I know what I want. We fly back down in January and I have to give my selections. I am hoping we can find someone who carries the Caesarstone I want for the perimeter. So many choices!

Omg yay I’m so happy you made a decision. I hate decisions!! But I really think this one will be awesome!!!!! So excited!! 🤞😬

*sorry ☺️ not the other emoji lol

Here is my advice, and this has worked forever. If you do not want a dated kitchen keep everything white. shaker doors and drawers that match, white subway tile, white counters. you can then use that to add any colors with towels and cutting boards and flowers and anything you put on your counters. white is the one thing that will never date your kitchen. Remember the italian oranges and browns, remember this is the end of the grey period, and we are going into black... White is your best friend I kid you not. It will always look fresh and new. It doesnt matter what color your appliances are, just get the ones that are the most reliable, check consumer reports. Back to the colors of your kitchen. White, White, White. I have never heard or seen anyone complaining about their white kitchen.

I have seen people falling in love with different color backsplashes, but then they are stuck with that color ALWAYS and FOREVER. Go with timeless and boring because then you can jazz it up. I promise you this is the best color advice I can give you before you make color mistakes. Believe me when I say white is the best color for anyones kitchen period. When it comes to hard finishes, think long and hard because they are FOREVER. Also, only one pattern or color. NO bossy floors, backsplash tile stone etc. Keep it clean and simple and you will never regret your decision to choose this color. Good luck!

I appreciate the advice but I would be so unhappy in a white kitchen. I’ve helped hundreds of people pick countertops and back splashes and my favorites were those who stepped outside the box. I understand your philosophy and I don’t discount it, but an all white kitchen is so not me.

It’s funny I hear both sides so much I’m scared to build any other kitchen ever lol

White is not the only classic out there. So don't feel bad for not embracing it. The important thing is to get something you know will serve you well and make you happy long term. Styles come and go. So don't worry about being stylish, worry about creating an environment you like to be in.

Not trying to talk you out of your Cafe fridge, but two things to keep in mind:

1. Make sure that you read the reviews and take note of how many people are unhappy about how far the fridge doors jut out. While the fridge in the show room was able to open fine while up against a wall, it is unlikely that you would have the same experience with a Cafe fridge. Look up the Cafe fridge’s specifications online before ordering cabinets and make sure that you really pay attention to the clearance needed. Because those doors are beefy.

2. I agree that the Cafe line has a distinctive look, but we renovated our kitchen last year and got a Cafe dishwasher and range, but ultimately decided against getting the fridge because where our fridge was going, we really needed it to have more streamlined doors. We ended up just keeping our Frigidaire Professional, which has WAY different pulls than the Cafe (not only different shape, but the fridge pulls are stainless while the dishwasher and range are bronze). And you know what? Our kitchen looks absolutely fine and while I spent months agonizing over that decision last year, I seriously have not even thought of it once since the kitchen was finished. All that to say, don’t automatically rule out appliances that might be a better fit just because they don’t all match perfectly.

It sounds like it’s going to be a really pretty kitchen! Following along to see photos as you build.

I hear you. Then I suggest this excercise. What have you always been attracted to over the last 20 years. If you see there’s a look and a feel that will occur. Choose that style. Do not get pulled in by the latest fads. This is something you will have FOREVER. I remember when a friend bought a couch that was let’s say colorful as in rainbows. While it was cool for a little while it began to drive her crazy until she had to sell it and get something one shade.

I realize you are attracted to the outside the box colors, maybe just think light and bright. No one likes a dark kitchen they’re depressing. Ok, I’m off my soap box ;) can’t wait to see your photos! Be well!

Beautiful! I'm glad you are going with a nice color. Good luck finding counter tops hope to see your end product!

Opt for more drawers rather than shelves for optimum accessible storage.

Thank you all for the amazing feedback and insight!! @ulisdone I never thought twice about the exhaust hood! I will start my research! @decoenthusiaste most definitely drawers! I remolded my kitchen in my current house a long time ago and drawers are my best friend! @Pamela Jackson your perspective is right on point!! Working in the tile/countertop environment I was in gave me great insight into what was on trend and how quickly it can go south! As I've continued to take my trips around the sun, my tastes have evolved for lack of a better word LOL. I found myself drawn to simpler and less busy with still keeping a splash of "Lisa" in there. The cabinets in my current kitchen are still beautiful. all wood, recessed raised panel, glazed etc.. However now I want clean and simple.. no fuss no muss. The busier things are the less I like them which is different from how I was 10 years ago! @jemimabean thank you thank you for the info on the refrigerator. This is not something that would make us happy! I will definitely do my research on that and take some measurements!! Lastly @Jennifer K I totally agree with you about having to be happy with my choice. When I would help customers make their tile selections I had to remind myself that they were the ones who had to walk in that bathroom every day not me. I was only there to guide them and make sure they knew their options. One lady wanted everything blue. Wall tile, accent, floor tile ...everything blue. I did my best to work around her limitations and even though it may have looked like cookie monster threw up in there, she was thrilled to pieces. I am doing a lot of homework on our choices for this house. I love the positive feedback and ideas I get from most of the people on here which definitely helps open my eyes to what I may not have realized. I appreciate all the helpfulness I can get :)