I've just selected a few colours for our benches. I'd like to keep the look fairly light and airy. (We have a Queensland post-war home with wooden floors and the kitchen will open out onto the lounge/dining area) Anyone with any taste have an opinion on the following selections?
Formica - Umbrian Granite Velour finish for the benches
(The alternative I like the look of is the Formica Tuscan Granite velour finish but I think this might give the kitchen a 'cold' feeling. I am really after a light, bright warm feeling that will open up a rather small house.)
Wilsonart - Designer white D354 #90 Crystal (I think this is a bench top colour but I will match it for the doors if this is the case). For the doors/drawers
Amerind - Brushed aluminium for the kickers
The rest of the interior of the house is currently painted a creamy/yellowish colour that I can't wait to lighten but that will be another year or two away.
Also, looking at doing the 5mm x 5mm square edge to keep the look as modern as I can using laminate.
Any ideas for door handles? Brushed aluminium or shiny? Square or curved? What will give a nice clean line without looking too minimalist and cold?
Is there anything I need to check with the kitchen designer about the thickness of the benches or how the laminate will go together?