After a long lull in the remodeling process (and blog posts!), B and I are beginning preparations for the kitchen update we are planning to start after we return from Hawaii at the beginning of June. We have just started researching cabinetry and counter tops and there are a lot of options to choose from, not to mention a lot of varying prices to consider.
One thing we do have nailed down is flooring. We are going to continue the same strand bamboo flooring we used on the rest of the main floor into the kitchen, and this is also going to save us money since we have just about enough left over from the original flooring project to cover the measly 100 square feet that comprise the kitchen. Knowing what the flooring will be helps a bit, because it’s at least a starting point. We also know we will be going with stainless steel appliances. And we plan on keeping it pretty simple as far as the cabinets go, with a very basic Shaker style.
Initially we were thinking we would go with a warm, rich wood tone for the cabinets. But after taking into consideration the medium-dark color of the hardwood flooring, the lack of direct sunlight the kitchen gets at the back of the house, and some seriously inspirational ideas from Layla at The Lettered Cottage (one of my new favorite reads!), my attention has been turned to white cabinetry instead. Some pros for the white cabinet argument:
- Bright white cabinets will bring a lighter feel to the not-so-bright kitchen.
- They will tie in with the bright white baseboards we have on the rest of the main floor and will eventually be implementing throughout the rest of the house as well.
- They will allow for us to get a little bit creative with the wall color we choose to supplement them with.
- They will play well off the rich hardwoods.
In addition to the white cabinets, my attention has now been turned from the granite counter tops we were originally planning on, to butcher block counter top options (thanks again, Layla!).
Below are a few inspirational photos I have come across while browsing the Web for design ideas for white cabinetry. What do you think about the butcher block counters vs the granite? I’m pretty sold.
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