It is so funny I keep finding your houzz post as well as your blog post about the fridge from 2 years ago and still both are the best source of info. This fridge topic is so complex and i am set on this true frameless build in/integrated look you have achieved! congrats.
Thank you for confirming I don't need the cabinet enclosure for the fridge. Your kitchen looks FANTASTIC! and i love the minimalist look. If you don't mind i have a question or two based on your choices and experience.
I am trying to finalize all my choices (or at least the most important ones) before ordering my kitchen cabinets, i also don't have KD so have educated myself real well but still have few things i am trying to nail down on and avoid potential mistakes.
1. I love your choice of fridge finger pulls. that was my original choice but everywhere i read that you need good gripping power to pull the cabinet. what's your take? are you happy with the finger pulls or you would choose differently now?
2. i see your installation is all flush. my kitchen will be similar in the layout , all on one wall, with the center cavity for the gas cooktop and 2 uppers. My fridge however will be right next to the counter. Will add a tall panel to its side as well as filler before the panel on my uppers to live space for hardware. I think you counter is sticking out a bit? I have an option to do a 25" deep tall cabinets or position them an inch off the back wall. What's your opinion on the counter. OK to stick out or better to make the tall cabinets/fridge flush with counter?
3. Last one is on your exhaust hood. I am set on strong CFM power ( either 900 or 1200 CFM with external blower for noise reduction) but my enclosed hood pops out to 24 inches . What is the hood you chose? I love the all same depth look on the uppers ? What height are all your uppers installed that they all are same level to meet the min height of hood requirement.
Thank you for the post and thank you for your help.
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