What kind of kitchen does a real buyer want?

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Anonymous wrote:So lets talk about a kitchen that is classic but not trendy. When I finally get around to redoing my kitchen I can tell you that I will never want to do it again. I need cabinets, tiles and colors that are timeless. Please post pictures of your idea of timeless. Sorry if I'm hijacking.

<div></div><div style='color:#444;'><small>Contemporary Kitchen design by New York Architect Maletz Design</small></div>

Not a fan. The two different types of wood are too different. The wall cabinets look unfinished.

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Here is winner for timless IMO (black granite usually holds up in style tastes over time)

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that kitchen is not "timeless". The shiny black granite and dark wood cabinets are about 5 years behind the trend.

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Anonymous wrote:that kitchen is not "timeless". The shiny black granite and dark wood cabinets are about 5 years behind the trend.

Totally agrees especially re the granite. The layout will probably last the test of time though.

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Anonymous wrote:that kitchen is not "timeless". The shiny black granite and dark wood cabinets are about 5 years behind the trend.

And I feel like the cherry finish is dated.

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Black granite and cherry cabinets are timeless

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Dated is oak

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So lets talk about a kitchen that is classic but not trendy. When I finally get around to redoing my kitchen I can tell you that I will never want to do it again. I need cabinets, tiles and colors that are timeless. Please post pictures of your idea of timeless. Sorry if I'm hijacking.

I hate to say it but I really think there's no such thing.

I agree. I do think it's possible to design a kitchen that is function enough that buyer will be happy working there and aesthetically neutral enough that it won't be a dealbreaker for most buyers, but no one loves everything, and when people say "timeless" they usually mean "the stuff that's been in vogue for the past 5-10 years."

With that caveat, I'd suggest full overlay Shaker-style cabinets in a medium wood finish, simple handles (no bin pulls), plain granite and an undermount stainless sink, and a white tile backsplash with maybe one band of something interesting. It's not a big deal to redo a backsplash (or redo the band), and you could put in new countertops at sale time if you guessed wrong on how neutral it was. But the result is going to be a pretty bland kitchen. Useful, but dull.

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Anonymous wrote:Black granite and cherry cabinets are timeless

No, dated. Sorry. And yes, oak is dated as well.

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The kitchen is huge and might be 15 feet from the island work area to the fridge. Should have at least 3 stools.

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<div><a href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/1580911/Bloordale-Renovation-modern-kitchen-toronto'><img src='http://st.houzz.com/simgs/40f1b3520053d252_3-5997/modern-kitchen.jpg' border=0 width='320' height='240' /></a></div><div style='color:#444;'><small><a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/kitchen'>Modern Kitchen design</a> by <a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/toronto'>Toronto Architect</a> <a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/pro/blacklabinc/blacklab-architects-inc'>blackLAB architects inc.</a></small></div>

Flexible, simple, clean, sunny... timeless? Maybe that mural on the wall would have to go, but that costs only a can of paint. Looks affordable without being 'cheap'.

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<div><a href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/1580911/Bloordale-Renovation-modern-kitchen-toronto'><img src='http://st.houzz.com/simgs/40f1b3520053d252_8-5997/modern-kitchen.jpg' border=0 width='500' height='376' /></a></div><div style='color:#444;'><small><a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/kitchen'>Modern Kitchen design</a> by <a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/toronto'>Toronto Architect</a> <a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/pro/blacklabinc/blacklab-architects-inc'>blackLAB architects inc.</a></small></div>

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http://www.houzz.com/photos/1580911/Bloordale-Renovation-modern-kitchen-toronto

sorry, that usual trick is not working, see link above for photo.

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http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/old-world/kitchens/962/index.html#/id-4743/room-kitchens/style-traditional

fatal flaw-can't open dishwasher door while some one working at the stove

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Anonymous wrote:Here is winner for timless IMO (black granite usually holds up in style tastes over time)

love this one, it will appeal to 99% of all buyers as good or great meaning no worries of having to redo anything.