Very helpful, thank you!

What are the make and size of the cabinet pulls please? Thanks

The Cabinet pulls are Dark Nickel Series 2389, by SCHWINN.

Many assorted sizes.. easy on the hand/fingers as you grab them..

link:

https://www.houzz.com/products/schwinn-2389-appliance-pull-dark-nickel-256mm-prvw-vr~36718602

I have a couple of questions regarding your lovely walnut cabinets. Could you tell me if this was the color at installation, or whether they lightened over time? The sample my cabinet maker prepared for me (natural walnut, unstained) is much darker. Also, are the doors solid wood or veneer? If solid wood, are you concerned about warping?

HI!..

Yes, I am in Denver and we are always concerned about warping on solid slab doors due to our very dry climate.

The best way to not run into that is to do VENEER doors. The will be way more stable in the long run. Also I do not expect this wood to change and if it does I bet I would not notice it. Cherry is a wood you would see change a lot, but Walnut does not seem to change as drastically..

Thanks for your question!

Thanks for your reply!

We are considering reconstituted walnut, wenge, or possibly something called "crafted" oak or maple, for a similar modern kitchen remodel in Tucson. Both products are from Walzcraft or Showplace, but we're unsure how either process might hold up over time -- especially since we're also in an extremely dry climate. Would warping also be a problem? Any thoughts?

Sheila Smith Hi there! Yes I am familiar with Showplace Cabinetry. They have a good reputation, and like most cabinet lines probably choice options range from good better, or better best. Walcraft it seems is a supplier to cabinet companies, or custom cabinet makers.

Are you buying new cabinets or planning to just replace doors/drawer front to existing?

I ask this first.

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"we're unsure how either process might hold up over time -- especially since we're also in an extremely dry climate"

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Second like AZ, I am in CO and it is also dry here. We generally stay away from Solid Wood Slab doors for your concerns exactly - they WILL warp.

Most slab doors are made with an MDF core and a veneer is adhered to the core.

The core is stable and will not warp like wood, the veneer based on how it is applied tends to prove being stable also..

This is where you need to ask questions or have your designer explain how they are made by the vendor you are considering, (the door/drawer fronts), how they are edge-banded, as there are good, better and best options on this detail. Also very important is to understand what your warranty is on your chosen product.

a side note on veneers:

If you scrape or ding the surface of a veneer it tends to show more visibly then if it were a solid wood door. Something to also be aware of and may also be determined by the veneer quality.

I hope this is helpful..

Thanks for your question!

Donna