Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 11Sep 28, 2008 6:53 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 12Sep 28, 2008 6:55 pm renomart I like stainless steel Hey reno, I really like stainless steel as well...and about 2 thirds of our island bench will be in brushed stainless (the higher part, where the cooktop and b'fast bar are) but we thought we would use a stone/quartz type product for the lower end - for prep and with the sink built in..so trying to figure out what the best option might be! as far as i'm concerned, the less maintenance the better! Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 13Sep 28, 2008 6:58 pm Michelle I like Corian Is Corian the one that can't take much heat....or is it the one that might stain...or the one that looks less like stone I'm all confused... Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 14Sep 28, 2008 6:58 pm BuildingACT I really like stainless steel as well...and about 2 thirds of our island bench will be in brushed stainless (the higher part, where the cooktop and b'fast bar are) but we thought we would use a stone/quartz type product for the lower end - for prep and with the sink built in..so trying to figure out what the best option might be! as far as i'm concerned, the less maintenance the better! That will work. Everyone is different! Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 15Sep 28, 2008 7:04 pm Basically...we saw this kitchen (below) and absolutely loved it...so we're hoping to create something similar...don't suppose anyone has any thoughts on a good colour for the tall cabinetry...to "make a statement" ?
thats probably a question for another thread though...! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 16Sep 28, 2008 7:10 pm Greys in again….if your thinking of doing stainless with dark cupboards, I’d do the soft grey like in the photo. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 18Sep 28, 2008 7:15 pm Thanks Michelle! We're going for the fully integrated look, but as we are having a raked ceiling, downdraft ventilation, rather than a hood...so with nothing above the bench, want to make the cabinetry a feature!
Reno - that's the one!! We're just going to make some improvements to it! now if i can just find some nice big porcelain tiles the same colour as that floor, i'll be set! Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 19Sep 28, 2008 7:19 pm BuildingACT Reno - that's the one!! We're just going to make some improvements to it! now if i can just find some nice big porcelain tiles the same colour as that floor, i'll be set! You cant improve on a Poliform kitchen!!! I think the floor tiles might be limestone... Re: If money was no object...what is the BEST benchtop?? 20Sep 28, 2008 7:31 pm renomart You cant improve on a Poliform kitchen!!! I think the floor tiles might be limestone... haha I can try!!! thanks for the limestone tip....! No, not yet. It’s currently being assessed by our building surveyor 4 6420 As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 27631 I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that basically draw your plans (they own them so you… 8 11667 |