Choosing cabinets and hardwood

9 years ago

What are you thoughts on these kitchens? Too dark with both dark cabinets and floor? Is one better than the other and why?

I am planning a new kitchen and am drawn to these two ( existing home of my friends) but not sure what to think.

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JAN MOYER
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
If you like dark cabinets, you like dark cabinets! What's the problem? Unless you have insufficient natural light and like a very bright kitchen. It's your house, not that of a friend, yes?
Lisa G
9 years ago
The first photo is very nkcs. The floors are a medium tone and there is some kitchen window to allow natural light.

the second photo is extremely dark in every aspect...looks like no kitchen window? The cabinets are practically black in this photo whereas the cabinets in the first one are a dark stain but still very much "brown".

Definitely consider the amount of natural light your kitchen has/will have. I don't recommend selecting dark xabinets and dark flooring...one or the other is plenty. Too much dark will suck the light out of a space, such as in the second photo.
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life4real
9 years ago
I prefer the first photo, but perhaps it's just my taste.
Heather Macdonald
9 years ago
Also prefer the first, not a fan of very dark cabinets nor the line of mosaic tiles.