I like the corbels, maybe a bit longer towards the countertop. You should rent the movie Something's Gotta Give and also tell the cabinet to watch it too, there are really nice ones in that kitchen.

I'll be the first to admit I don't know the different styles from anything, so I don't know what real farmhouse furniture looks like.

Your base cabinets with the feet look so gorgeous (topped with that soapstone - what's happening there, BTW?) that I wonder if the corbels on the wall cabs compete with that? Perhaps I am having trouble visualizing them without the blue tape (useful as it is!).

Are there any pics in the FKB with the corbels under a wall cab? And are you talking about only doing one or two like that?

Sorry no help here. Hope others are better!

I think your cabinets would look terrific with corbels. I'd say get them at least as thick as the width of your base feet, about 3.5-4"?

Great kitchen, I'm going to check it out in the FKB.

spudderbud - I love that movie but I guess I watched it before I was TKO. I will have to get out that DVD this week.

Thanks for the input everyone!! Keep it coming. Anyone have suggestions for corbels that would be in proportion to the cabinets? I don't think I want a lot of carving just something sort of simple.

For what it's worth, I think they look nice, vwhippiechick. I say go for it! You've done a great job.

I love them! My only thing is the proportions. To my eye they need to be deeper, extending more than half the depth of the cabinet, and extend further down the wall. They need to look substantial enough to look like they are really supporting the cabinet. The current width, to my eye, is fine. Go for it!

I think they look good just as you have them. Its something I was also contemplating.
Most of the cabinets I've seen on various mfg's websites have the corbels as an extension of the cabinet side - cut from the same piece of wood. But that doesn't mean you can't add them later as you have shown.

I've also seen them done with a small shelf between the corbels for cups, etc. Another had a metal rod between the wood corbels - it was in a potting room and had small finger towels hanging from it (you could have pot holders). Looked great!

If you decided to do a shelf, I think it should be made with a back on it so you didn't see the wall behind.

I like the look of the corbels - - I vote yes!

I like them alot too, and also agree that they need to be proportionate in size to the feet. I think simple is definitely the way to go. Only question which you may have already discussed elsewhere (I haven't been on GW as much as I'd like recently): are you planning backsplash there? Personally I don't think I'd do corbels if there will be backsplash, though I'm sure it would look great either way. I can't wait to see finished pictures! Are they out there somewhere and I've missed them?? I LOVE the stainless backsplash behind your cooktop! :)

I think they look great and really fit the style of your cabinets. I can't imagine why your cabinet maker didn't want them, unless he didn't want to have to make them. Napagirl mentioned they are usually an extension of the cabinet wall so they may be a hassle for him to make. Regardless, I would go forward with them if I were you!

Good luck and HTH!

I found a pic of the "Somethings Gotta Give" Kitchen. In it you can see a cabinet with corbels under it. I think that is the size/proportion you should consider.

Mary Thanks so much for the pic. That is such a cool kitchen and I love the corbels.

Socal Still debating on the backsplash. Can't decide if I want it or not and really can't decide WHAT?? Considered posting a question about it but there seems to be a dozen backsplash threads already. We are really liking the stainless behind the stove. It cleans up so easily. You might have noticed we have a different stove. Electrolux replaced our original model with their updated version when we continued to have some problems and parts were on backorder. I love it but the new stove backsplash is significantly higher than the old one so it doesn't look quite as good with the quilted stainless. Everything is give and take and I was thankful that they replaced it without any hassle at all.

Thanks for all the encouragement!!
Any backsplash suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Your kitchen looks great. I vote for corbel too. I think they soften the line of the cabinets. Here are mine.

I love the look of the corbels - it makes it look like the cabinet isn't just stuck onto the wall. I have some corbels in my new kitchen (which is still in progress so I dont have pics). I searched high and low for ones that were thick enough and long enough to get the proportion right and ended up ordering them from a site that does table legs. Hope it helps. Good luck putting in the finishing touches - the rest of your kicthen looks GREAT!

Here is a link that might be useful: Corbels at Tablelegs.com

Paddytc- Your corbels, are they attached only to the under cabinet or do they also attach to the wall? The one on the right, did you drill into the tile? Thanks

Mary I believe my corbels are glued on. I don't see any silcone so they must of used some sort of glue. I know they didn't drill into tile. They are attached both on the wall and under cabinet. I know they put tile on first and then added the corbels so they wouldn't have to cut tile around corbels for a cleaner look.

Paddytc I like your corbels also. The pic also shows me how a backsplash would work with the corbels. Thanks so much for posting. What's your counter btw?

nskylark Thanks for the link. I will check it out.

vwhippiechick, i think you will like the corbels. imo they just add a little touch however, your kitchen is beautiful with or without them. my counters are pietra cardosa. i love them.

As a cautionary note--would be a good idea to check the installation instructions for your stove for acceptable clearance to combustible surfaces.

ci lantro..great thinking.

vwhippiechick,

I say YES! They really do give a farmhouse furniture feel. BTW, great valance.
Crystal

vwhippiechick,

Your kitchen is coming along so nicely! Such an understated elegance and I am trying to emulate many of your features in my new kitchen!

Do you know the name and brand of your floor tile by any chance? I have really struggled with which tile to use in my kitchen and yours is exactly what I have been envisioning.

Thanks!

Nancy
It is Premium Noce Travertine, 18"x18", from Lowe's. We got a really great deal on it. Our guests always comment on the flooring first, even before my soapstone counters!!!! It is really cool on your tootsies, bad in winter but hopefully good this summer. I wanted to use the under tile heat but DH just couldn't quite go for it.

Thank you! I heading to Lowes this week so I'll check it out while I'm there :)

I really like the corbels!! Another go for it. I also think they compliment the feet on your bottom cabinets.

vwhippiechick: I think they look great. Now I'm thinking I want to do that. Off the subject, but can you tell me the color of your kitchen wall. I'm struggling so much but really like the color of yours in the pic. Thanks!

Gam I answered your question in the other post.