Cabinets- white or wood??

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James Cash · Answer

White is the way to go if you want bright, spacious and open.

It tends to be pretty timeless as well.

Robert Steele · Answer

Whatever you do don't pick that orange oak. Ugh!

White is back in style in a big way. Especially when paired with grey.

Aaron Reynolds · Answer

White would definitely keep the space light and bright.

Check out denvercabinetexpress.com .  They offer white cabinets and you can get them RTA and are available from a shop just outside Seattle.

Good luck.

Julie Marquez · Answer

I vote white, it is timeless!

Dolly Caswell · Answer

Hi @Jen Etten, I've bought RTA cabinets twice for new kitchen installs in Alaska, once when I lived in Dillingham and then again for my home in Eagle River. They are dramatically less expensive because you aren't paying for "the air" inside the box when it's shipped. I found them to be higher quality as well, compared to the ones locally or shipped with "air". Be especially careful as you assemble, using good carpenter's glue and being careful not to strip the screw holes. Be patient, and you will have some great cabinets. They do take some time, but while you're putting them together, think of the money you saved and how much you'll enjoy them! Fortunately, I had the foresight 20+ years ago to put white cabinets in my ER kitchen and they still look wonderful and of course make the space very light and bright.

Mags S. · Answer

I recently used the new IKEA white cab line for a rental update. Was very happy with results.

Attempted to post a photo here but no luck.

Valerie Hiscoe · Answer

Hi Jen

High-end wood can be very nice. But really only the higher end. A big concern seems to be suitability for shipping so one place I'd look into is Ikea. Everything is packed for shipping and ordering online is a breeze. They have a kitchen-layout area on the site too that is convenient for sizing and 3D. It's a little awkward to use and you need to know where to use cover panels (for visible cabinet exteriors), etc, but they also have a design service. The design comes complete with appliances, sinks, countertops - which, by the way, their butcher-block counter and island tops are a steal. Even the flooring if you so wish. All with decent warranties. I've done two of their kitchens and all I really needed help with is hanging the uppers and installing the countertops (my carpentry skills are pretty non-existent). I needed help with the base corner cabinet turntable/lazy Susan too but I wouldn't buy that again. The half-moon one that spins right out would be OK though if you wanted to go with more than plain shelving. Pull out pantries make a big impression and are comparatively reasonable from them. Cabinet doors come in quite a wide selection - there are a few different whites - just dont go with the cheapest one. Its not nice. They also have grey ones, which @Robert Steele above mentioned is very popular now, definitely as a wall color if not cabinet color - and they have a stainless steel look too. You could mix and match if you're having an island which is quite trendy to do now too. An interesting option if you're planning on ss appliances (which I'll assume you are). I do not, however, know if they deliver to Alaska so I hope I haven't misled you.

Apart from all that stuff, the best thing you can pull from up your sleeve is lighting. Overhead lighting, spot lighting, under cabinet lighting, drop lights above an island if there is one. (Try to fit one in if it's feasible. People really like them). Light makes people happy and the extra cost will be worthwhile.

See if Ikea will send you a catalog - a general one and a kitchen specific one. It's definitely an option I'd consider.

Hope everything is falling into place nicely for you. Good luck.

Eric Delcol · Answer

Going with white is a safe bet.

Many moons ago I had this conversation with one of my mentors

Me "I'm doing a re-mod on a kitchen and am thinking of doing something more modern"

Mentor "You remember those kitchens from the 1960's with the olive green appliances"

Me "Yeah"

Mentor "You don't see too many of those around now do you".

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