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Arch or No Arch?

11 years ago

Hi All! I am redoing out kitchen including cabinets. I have a oversized window over my kitchen sink. Trying to decide arch made out of the cabinets or just the crown molding. It will be a higher end but formal look. These are two examples and the computer picture is actually what my kitchen will somewhat be what my kitchen will look like. So... In style or not? Will an arch date the kitchen???
Thanks in advance!
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Andrea Duarte-Haia

11 years ago

I like the arch, but I love vintage,classic style. It also softens all the hard angles of a kitchen.

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decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
I'm thinking that the arch will eventually date the kitchen, much like the little scroll work trim pieces form the 50's tend to do.
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Julia & Elizabeth
11 years ago
Love the arch!
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Depo
11 years ago
No arch.
User
11 years ago
Totally classic, as long as it suits the rest of your house.
I adore that window and trimwork.
capeeliz
11 years ago
I think the no arch look is cleaner and more up to date. If you're uncertain you could have it installed in a manner that would make it easy to remove down the road.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
no arch. will be dated in no time.
susanandwilliam
11 years ago
Have the arch made so it is removable. Enjoy the look but maintain your future options.
Judy Mishkin
11 years ago
if everything is right angles, an arch can be a breath of fresh air.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
if you choose to put the arc make sure that it is removable and that you hve paint to match.
pam richards
10 years ago
no arch
rocketjcat
10 years ago
Old post from 2015.

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