Need help for my kitchen...

11 years ago

Hi, I have painted white cabinets from cliqstudios shaker style. They are close to BM Dove White in color. I'm trying to decide on a countertop and am having a hard time. The floors are red oak natural, SS appliances, and haven't picked a wall color or backsplash yet.

Here are a few samples I have so far. I welcome any suggestions. I find that I'm leaning towards quartz because I think most granites are too busy for my taste. Any help and advice would be so greatly appreciated.

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texasboykin

11 years ago

I love all three of your selections. I agree with your Quartz selection. Thinking of same for new house I'm designing. My personal favorite is 2 but with your floor I think 1 and 3 go better with the red oak. If you could send photos of kitchen and upper cabinet areas I think it would be easier for people to advise you. What colors are you using in proximity to your kitchen now?

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One Three Design Inc.
11 years ago
I agree with the previous comment , surrounding area photos would be helpful but going off what you have photographed I think photo number 2 looks to be a beautiful compliment to your cabinets and floor . It looks like marble without the maintenance ! Can't go wrong with that :)
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One Three Design Inc.
11 years ago
Sorry I meant photo three : the photo before the dark countertop option!!
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cmcc3
Original Author
11 years ago
Here are pictures of some of the cabinets. I'm not a fan of the valance above where the sink will go so I may have that removed and just do a straight light rail. Would you do brushed or polished nickel with #3? Do you think dark would be a possibility? It's not a large kitchen. Any thoughts on paint color?

Thank you so much for the feedback.
cmcc3
Original Author
11 years ago
I'm planning to use Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan in the next room. The entry foyer is still a little up in the air right now.
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Gray & Walter, Ltd.
11 years ago
I like number three.
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texasboykin
11 years ago
Yep. I forgot original pic too. My favorite is 3 not 2. Even though all are beautiful. I really love the marble look without the upkeep. Are you leaning towards any color that inspires you? You have blank canvas and I feel you can go with almost any color you like. Stay simple and go with subway or subway in a herringbone pattern. Ceramic or glass tiles.
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texasboykin
11 years ago
Or go bolder with a design. This photo is a ceramic patterned tile I fell in love with. It's sitting on cardboard so throws color off but in person it's s beautiful blue/gray with brown accent. I won't have slot of wall space so feel I can go bolder. But I plan on Quartz marble look and wood surface on island.
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texasboykin
11 years ago
Photo blue backsplash
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cmcc3
Original Author
11 years ago
Number 3 is the one I've been leaning towards. I'm just concerned it may end up looking too white. I want the kitchen to be light and airy but still a bit warm.
sedruol2
10 years ago
#3 is my favorite too. How do you like the clipstudios cabinets? I am looking at the Dayton style. Any tips?
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cmcc3
Original Author
10 years ago
Sedruo12 - we are still working on the kitchen but so far so good with the cabinets. Cliqs customer service has been really good with any issues or questions that popped up which were just a few minor things.
cmcc3
Original Author
10 years ago
Sedruo12 - make sure you love the design and double and triple check measurements envisioning how you will use the space, open cabinets, etc. I'm particular like that and there were things my contractor and designer didn't catch at first. I changed a few things up and will get rid of the valance but nothing crazy.
cmcc3
Original Author
10 years ago
Sedruo12 - I actually ended up choosing a honed dark grey counter (Pentalquartz coastal grey honed) with the painted white cabinets. I really really liked the Quatzmaster organic white but I must admit the dark grey actually looked better with the floors, etc. and was a lot less expensive to boot. The dark honed is nice. I think I'm just doing a simple white subway and satin nickel hardware (although I can't seem to find what I want) and calling it a day. I'm spent. Good luck with everything!
cmcc3
Original Author
10 years ago
http://www.cliqstudios.com/gallery/kitchen-remodeling-shaker-white-painted-wood-cabinets-10049/
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Raleigh Cabinets & Remodeling
10 years ago
sedruol2
10 years ago
Ccmc3 Thank you for sharing your thoughts and tips. Looks like your kitchen is going to be beautiful. love the idea of the subway tiles. Please post pictures of your final job. So from 1 to 10, how do you rate the cabinets? Service? Thanks again!
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Raleigh Cabinets & Remodeling
10 years ago
This project for my client I have pictures before and after . This Cabinets all wood (I sell this Cabinets as well ) I create design for my clients as well
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Raleigh Cabinets & Remodeling
10 years ago
Why don't you remove your Base Cabinets or make lose and continue your floor stove area /Refrigerator and under the Cabinets before you install Counter tops.
gayleen1
7 years ago
It’s been a couple of years how are your Cliqstudio cabinets holding up?
sedruol2
7 years ago
We ended up painting our cabinets