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Kitchen remodel - Ikea Sofielund

12 years ago
Hi everyone,

I am looking to install new kitchen cabinets and appliances in my condo, and I am running into a design dilemma. Current floors in the entire condo (including the kitchen) are dark brown which I absolutely love. I am struggling with a color scheme for the cabinets and countertop. I would like to go for a modern/contemporary look, with slab doors. As I am on a tight budget having done considerable remodeling in the last few months, I am considering Ikea kitchens, specifically the Sofielund line. It looks quite modern and interesting on its own, however I am not sure if it clashes with the floors. Attached are the pictures of the floor as well as a sample door that I have. Will a different color of toe kick bring it all together, or perhaps different color base cabinets and Sofielund on the walls? If you have any other suggestions on colors, I would appreciate the photos! Perhaps the only color that I would like to avoid is white, didn't see quality white cabinets in the price range that I am in.

Thanks!

Comments (6)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I feel this is not a combination that works visually and it will be an issue when you try to sell. I know you don't want to hear this but when I work on renovations I ensure we select the most expensive elements first. Picking the cabinets first would have given you direction for flooring - hopefully others can learn from this difficult situation you have created. Are the grey gloss in your budget?
  • 12 years ago
    I am having difficulty reconciling the warm tone of the floor with the cool, almost grey Sofielund (really, really loved those in my last rental). I have not seen the grey gloss Abstrakt in person, but my concern would a similar clash in temperature. I can't quite picture cream -- are you planning on painting the walls, as well?

    In utter disregard for your style preferences, I would have suggested Lixtorp or maybe even Adel medium brown.
    FWIW, I share your preference for slab doors while my other half prefers the more traditional looks - Adel looks like it will be our compromise.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I put in an Adel medium brown kitchen in 2005, and while it was nice then, I wouldn't do it again now. The sofielund cabinets are far more attractive at this point.

    Wood floors do NOT have to match kitchen cabinets. They should not clash, but they do not have to match. For example, oak cabinets with an almost-the-same oak floor might clash. Natural oak cabinets with dark-stained oak floors are unrelated. They do not clash. And, they do not have match in terms of temperature.

    The Sofielund cabinets do not suggest the same kind of wood you have for your floors; they are a different and unique material. I would not hesitate to use them.
    You will have multiple opportunities to bring these two tones together with 1. countertop choice 2. backsplash 3. wall color and 4. accessories.
    S*
  • 12 years ago
    (Sstar has a good point that the Adel / Lixtorp browns may be too close to the floor color. I'd have to see them side-by-side to be sure.)

    I forgot to ask / mention: Where are you located? IKEA is currently transitioning between Faktum / Akurum to Metod cabinets. Depending on where you live and thus Metod's ETA in your area, this could give you some new ideas.
    http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/kitchen-planning/63475-faktum-replaced-metod.html
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks everyone for your posts. To Joanne's comment above, I picked the floors first since they run through the entire unit and cost definitely more than what I am budgeting for the kitchen. I do however keep in mind the resale value, be it in 5-7 or more years, hence the concerns I am having about the colors clashes.

    sstarr - what suggestions would you have for the countertop color to bring the floors and cabinets together? Lighter countertops with specs of brown/grey?

    automatikj - I live in the Midwest, and it sounds that the Metod line will not reach these stores until 2015.