REVISED KITCHEN IDEAS with COMMENTS
Island support? may prefer thin stainless steel legs which would also be easier to clean. Note the cubbies around wall appliances; not sure if we like this but it could be a solution if surrounding cabinets don't look right against appliances. note the use of walnut furniture to bring in accent wood.
This is the kitchen that has the dark wood pantry wall with the niche in previous photo. (Seems like too much color contrast with pantry wall.) Cool lighting on wall. Nice clerestory windows. This kitchen has a bit too much white for Ken's taste. Picture this with wood ceiling, and some medium gray and/or white oak cabinetry.
Stainless steel appliance garage door could possibly tie in with ss range & hood? Is this 2 different shades of gray laminate? Could substitute white oak for one of the grays. How would thin white countertop look here? Would need to have some white elsewhere in kitchen - even dishes on an open shelf. Should cabs go to ceiling?
corner cab solution?
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