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Blue cabinets and blemont hickory flooring

4 months ago
last modified: 4 months ago

I am concerned about the flooring we purchased. Coretec Belmont Hickory. Will it match nicely with our already chosen navy blue cabinets lower and white upper? Help? I cannot provide pics because it is a new remodel and our installers begin in May. I am just having second thoughts on flooring and was hoping someone may have similar experience with navy blue cabinets against hickory flooring. Thanks!

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  • 4 months ago

    Need pics

    Gina Helms thanked Sigrid
  • 4 months ago

    You can still provide pictures even though the floor isn't installed. The one below is from the Coretec site. Now, look up your exact paint color. Since Navy can mean many different shades, and will vary from one paint brand to another, we can't guess what yours will look like. But you can take a screenshot of the paint chip and put it next to a picture like the one below.


    Even then... online photos can be deceiving, everyone's monitor can look different, and depending on the room orientation and natural light the color can change. What's most important is how the elements look in your house, in your light.


    It sounds like you've already made your selections and are looking for reassurance. Understandable! So I'll say that navy and white are a classic combo and I think you'll be very happy with your new kitchen!


    Gina Helms thanked chicagoans
  • 4 months ago

    Hickory can be very busy. The Navy base and white uppers sound nice.

    So much depends on how big the space is and whether there is a lot of natural light in the room. What flooring do you have meeting the kitchen floor?

    It's generally a good idea to have all flooring the same, especially if the home is small, or if the rooms run together in an open concept look.

    Gina Helms thanked Lyn Nielson
  • 4 months ago
    last modified: 4 months ago

    If it were me, I would buy a box of the flooring you've selected and put it in the space with sample cab doors to make sure you are happy

    FWIW I searched Insta for that flooring brand/model and there were some pics (Facebook likely has some too) - I like pics from installers bc they don't use all the filters to make the floor look a certain way





    https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yJY5XJOPc/




    Gina Helms thanked la_la Girl
  • 4 months ago

    Way too busy flooring. And, just so, so fake looking.

    Gina Helms thanked darbuka
  • 4 months ago

    OP are you committed to the floors? I thought yes but maybe not. If you can make a change, a less busy look like the white oak above is nice and will be less “bossy” than a busy look like hickory.

    Any chance you can do real wood floors?

    Gina Helms thanked chicagoans
  • 4 months ago


    Coretec Belmont Hickory - There is so much movement and color variation in this flooring that unless this kind of movement is REALLY your thing, I wouldn't go for it. In a small space it is busy. In a large space it is a lot of look. If you like busy, you just might love it. Whether it is blue and white or another color doesn't so much matter. I'd be choosing something else.



    Gina Helms thanked Kendrah
  • PRO
    4 months ago

    Hickory is a pretty dramatic choice for flooring what is the reason for it in your case.? Not a wood I choose for most everything just way too busy. If you love it it should not be an issue with blue

    Gina Helms thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 4 months ago
    last modified: 4 months ago

    I am OP I came back to this thread to say I picked different flooring. It cost me a 25% restock fee, plus shipping cost, and a near divorce, haha! I went with Coretec Manila Oak. I am sure we will be happier with it, and our project starts in 3 weeks! I do still love the look of Belmont hickory, but I know now that it would have been too busy, especially with the dark navy lower cabinets. Thank you to everyone who gave their best advice. The flooring I picked is beautiful, as I have seen in many pictures.


  • 4 months ago

    Much better…but is still extremely obvious that it’s not real wood.

  • 4 months ago

    Much better choice - in spite of the costs and near divorce filing. Better to make the decision before the project is finished and regret it for years to come.

    Hickory is lovely and not all hickory choices have as much variation as the one you had chosen previously.

    Here are some examples - these are engineered hardwood. IMO - a much nicer choice than LVP but everyone's taste is different.


    We have engineered hickory throughout our cottage and absolutely love it. I'd choose it all over again if I had to replace it for any reason.

    Good luck with your renovation!






    Gina Helms thanked M V
  • 4 months ago

    I think you’ll be happy with the change - it’s a stressy process

    Gina Helms thanked la_la Girl