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need help deciding what type of cabinets-solid door or glass?

9 years ago

I'm going to use wall cabinets as base cabinets in my dining rm and I'm not sure what would look best. There are 2 options: 1) white cabinets with white doors; or 2) white cabinets, with glass in the door & paint the interior beadboard to match the wall color. It would be one cabinet on the left and one cabinet on the right side of the doorway. Both double-doors. 12-14" depth. Any suggestions?

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abbyjean
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Depends......what are you putting in them? Storage? Closed. Display items? Open. What do you want/need the most in this space?

PART of me also wonders if you go open if the back should be white instead of the wall color. Thoughts on that?
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9 years ago
white interior w/beadboard would be ok too. Use would be display and storage. What I want most in the space is drawers for tablecloths, placemats, napkins, dishtowels, etc. But there's not enough space for that. And I'm not sure built-in drawers would look good.
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