Would you ever select wood cabinets in a new kitchen reno?
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Anonymous
| I did. We live in a 100 year old house with some darker wood. I tried to match it and got quarter sawn oak in a medium brown. The backsplash is white subway tile and the countertops are London Grey Caesarstone. It looks awesome! We also only have 2 upper cabinets and lots of windows. |
Anonymous
| The brand we got was Starmark, made in the USA, very good quality. |
Anonymous
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I'd do wood, but if you're thinking about resale (or just liking it long-term), don't do the grayish wood of the first picture. That's going to be dated fast.
In general, though, don't worry about timeless. There are classics, but something that's a classic is never going to look fresh. Classic by definition can't be up-to-date. |
Anonymous
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Most cabinets are wood cabinets, whether they are painted or stained. White cabinets have been around since cabinets were created, so I’m pretty sure we are safe from them going out of style. They are classic. Stained cabinets are also pretty classic and beautiful, so you are safe there as well. It is overall looks of kitchens that will go in and out of style. Things like light fixtures, sink choices, hardware, countertops will date a kitchen. In the 70s, green and yellow appliances were in.
The cabinets you show are beautiful. Go with what you like. You are the one who has to live with it. |
Anonymous
| We redid our kitchen five years ago. White was popular then and there was no way I was going to go that way. We are also messy. We went with a very dark walnut (sort of like espresso but you can see the wood grain/slab front/brushed nickel hardware). It's wearing well. Watkins Cabinet Company in Frekerick. All custom work. |
Anonymous
| I love those pictures and am thinking of doing something similar when we redo our kitchen. My last two kitchens were white and the look is getting old. I think blue cabinets are already starting to look dated too. |
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Wood kitchens have been requested a lot in the eye candy thread. Just in case you want to see some more...
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/848468.page#16254730 http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/45/848468.page#16266107 http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/60/848468.page#16269786 https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/180/848468.page#16500953 |
Anonymous
+1 Everyone saying white will be dated is wrong. The cabinets will not date the kitchen. Everything surrounding the cabinets (quartz counters, backsplashes, handle styles, appliances, etc) will date the kitchen. To extend the life of having an updated kitchen, choose natural materials (stone) and non-trendy finishes (e.g. do not use black fixtures). But ultimately, pick what you like! You're the one who has to live with it. |
Anonymous
Thank you! this is helpful. |
Anonymous
| Personally I like the cherry or mahogany wood tone. |