Venegas and Company The decorative hardware was sourced from Whitechapel - and the finish is polished nickel.
www.whitechapel-ltd.com/

clockett1799 As far as how it looks is lacquer modern looking? Thanks for responding

clockett1799 So if I select satin sheen would it look less shiny? My concern my cabinet maker may not be as familiar with conversion varnish application. I am becoming really stressed out over this sense I am now down to the wire.

Rockin' Fine Finish Satin is less shiny it will be very close to a oil base paint satin don't worry about the sheen . I understand about the products it's just my opinion I've been using lacquers and conversion varnishes for years I just prefer the performance or the varnish it's more durable and it won't yellow overtime

sam0705 Looks like you have another discussion people have commented on
http://houzz.com/discussions/459147

Kevin Retired Decorator I agree do dark wood on the peninsula then do a distressed white or white on the wall cabinets. Then all light color counter tops.

Deborah Butler, Brickwood Builders This is one of my favorites on Houzz. [houzz=
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feeny Or you could use the dark wood on an island: