This side of the kitchen has a makeshift counter made from old plywood to support the sink and keep the dishwasher from falling over when we open it. We are going to put a small pantry on the right of the counter. We hope to go to Ikea in the next few days and pick up the last few things we need.
This side has the old counter for now but no way would I ever have a white counter again. It shows every mark and I was constantly bleaching it. All the knobs and drawer pulls are installed. There are still some trim pieces to go in where the gaps are and the kicks still need to go on but we are getting there! Next we will install a valance around the bottom of the upper cabinets and under the cabinet lighting.
Apparently the counter manufacturers are closed until January 4 so we have some time to make the final counter decision. Want to help? From the beginning I wanted green to match the tiled backsplash and the curtains and provide a contrast from the beige floors. We considered butcher block as well but it wouldn't fill the gap completely because it is a solid flat piece. I know black and dark counters are in but they look putrid with the backsplash. Every time I make a (final) decision, someone criticizes it I keep collecting more samples (and creating more confusion). Do you think green is too dated?
This side has the old counter for now but no way would I ever have a white counter again. It shows every mark and I was constantly bleaching it. All the knobs and drawer pulls are installed. There are still some trim pieces to go in where the gaps are and the kicks still need to go on but we are getting there! Next we will install a valance around the bottom of the upper cabinets and under the cabinet lighting.
Apparently the counter manufacturers are closed until January 4 so we have some time to make the final counter decision. Want to help? From the beginning I wanted green to match the tiled backsplash and the curtains and provide a contrast from the beige floors. We considered butcher block as well but it wouldn't fill the gap completely because it is a solid flat piece. I know black and dark counters are in but they look putrid with the backsplash. Every time I make a (final) decision, someone criticizes it I keep collecting more samples (and creating more confusion). Do you think green is too dated?
3 comments:
Green would help to offset the white tiles behind. It will date the kitchen in years to come, but will it affect the overall price of the house when you sell? and if so how much?
Does that cost outweight the pleasure you get from it while it's there.
And in years to come it can always be replaced if you decide you don't like it.
I say go with what you think looks best and you will enjoy most.u
Green is never really in fashion and never really out of fashion. I think because it's a very nature-y colour. If Mother Nature thinks it's good over the long haul, who are we to argue?
Go to Lowes and look at their formica that looks like granet. You can get it that has a little green mingled with other colors. This will give you more choices to acc. with Kathy
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