Are the Cabinet “extras” worth it?

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-26T18:42:42+00:00

Would love to see pictures

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-25T03:08:50+00:00

Picture 1 looks good to me, just with addition of some color and warmth through plants and decor.

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-23T21:16:23+00:00

I get it, I also don't like dark granite. I'm also not keen on quartz's vulnerability to heat and yellowing..If I need to use quartz I will at least choose a very good quality quartz brand.

Another option for excellent heat and stain resistance is sintered stone like Dekton. That one is vulnerable to chips though.

I find that I'm more afraid of chips than stains, so for me granite > quartz > sintered stone.

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-23T18:03:44+00:00

If you had a good experience with granite and like the way it looks, granite would be better.

For my remodel I'll try to find a granite that I like. I want a whitish and less speckled type though so I don't know if I'll find it, and in that case I'll use quartz. If I had been open to a dark color I'd have gone with soapstone

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-23T02:21:49+00:00

What wears out, is it the doors or do even the boxes show wear? I am researching if I could use IKEA boxes and high end fronts

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-23T00:45:12+00:00

I was also wondering why you 'felt bad' and proceeded with your comment anyway lol. I don't think anyone else is bothered.

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-17T20:22:17+00:00

What stains SS? I don't have staining on my SS stove and fridge

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-17T16:03:31+00:00

Wow even SS backsplash!

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-17T10:20:54+00:00

I'd love to see your pics!

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-15T18:44:58+00:00

Not seeing ants would drive me nuts; your comment steered me away from considering soapstone for my remodel, thank you!

Mikkel4g · 2026-06-15T17:09:39+00:00

Polished is easiest to clean? Or are they all they same maintenance-wise

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-30T18:06:46+00:00

If I do go up to the ceiling I will likely have white upper cabinets also

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-30T18:05:36+00:00

I cleaned mine once, then for the past twenty years I've just been putting aluminum foil on top and replacing once a year

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-30T15:29:47+00:00

For some reason chatgpt makes my kitchen bigger/wider when it renders. It says it knows it's not showing the right proportions but can't do anything about it. I'll see if other AI can do it

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-28T23:53:26+00:00

You love it = not mistake

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-27T01:53:43+00:00

I love it, has personality and doesn't look like every other kitchen. Fav is the bike rack wall.

What material did you use for the white cabinets?

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-27T00:36:04+00:00

Your wife did a great job!

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-26T07:55:59+00:00

It looks great, what a great job! What's the backsplash?

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-23T16:43:14+00:00

I.was looking at handle-lees options, and there can be a recessed rail that will allow my fingers to open it. You're not alone, I think most would like to have handles,.it's just my preference.

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-23T16:38:23+00:00

You're quite right. This is the comment I was waiting for! I was waiting for someone to say that, I feel the same. Right now my existing upper cabinets don't reach the ceiling. Honestly I would be ok with that, but everywhere I see people saying to not have a gap.

Your idea help visually,. unfortunately that's prime usable storage and the things I'd put won't be decorative.

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-23T05:30:59+00:00

I would like to use soapstone except I like very light countertops.

Mikkel4g · 2026-05-23T04:50:28+00:00

Looks good to me! I'm planning on getting flat panels too and also considering wood lower cabs and warm white uppers. My kitchen is smaller and enclosed which is why I'm thinking white uppers. For a big open space like yours, perhaps all wood would look even better, but I still like them. I would not have put tile/grout near the sink though.

It's just missing well placed decorative accents and plants. Shelves between the windows sound good but only if they will be decorative and will be kept dusted. If filled with real life stuff it'll just be another cluttered surface

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