This is a solid hardwood cabinet I built for my outdoor kitchen. There isn’t one piece of plywood or veneer in this. Measures 6’6×3′ and weighs about 600 lbs. The top, drawer insides and cabinet slats are teak. The framework, drawer fronts and door frames are melina. I’m thinking about changing the drawer fronts to teak for better contrast
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In my humble opinion, you should keep the drawers like this, because it might be loud on the eyes, perhaps, maybe add inlays or decoration if you want to add some spice to the drawers. But I can't see in your head, your idea might be great also.
I think you could go either way, but it is up to you. I do like it the way it is, and I'm not sure that the teak drawer fronts would look better. It doesn't sound like you would need any help if you want to remodel your indoor kitchen, but if anyone reading this is looking for a shortcut, you can order pre-made kitchen cabinet kits from http://kitchencabinetdepot.com/. Kitchen cabinets of solid wood and plywood construction with NO PARTICLEBOARD. They use the same materials that are used in all high-end kitchen cabinets.
This is beautiful I would love to have this in my kitchen, I'm currently looking for wood kitchen cabinets, I think you should put some small design on the drawers. something simple
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Wonderfull!
In my humble opinion, you should keep the drawers like this, because it might be loud on the eyes, perhaps, maybe add inlays or decoration if you want to add some spice to the drawers. But I can't see in your head, your idea might be great also.
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I think you could go either way, but it is up to you. I do like it the way it is, and I'm not sure that the teak drawer fronts would look better. It doesn't sound like you would need any help if you want to remodel your indoor kitchen, but if anyone reading this is looking for a shortcut, you can order pre-made kitchen cabinet kits from http://kitchencabinetdepot.com/. Kitchen cabinets of solid wood and plywood construction with NO PARTICLEBOARD. They use the same materials that are used in all high-end kitchen cabinets.
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Yes ,definitely change the drawer fronts. Would give it a much more balanced look
i mean with the slatted doors it's only common sense the the look will be more solid and substantial .
This is beautiful I would love to have this in my kitchen, I'm currently looking for wood kitchen cabinets, I think you should put some small design on the drawers. something simple
I think those look good the way they are. I just replaced my wood kitchen cabinets, and they are the same color and finish as this. I love it.
What was the finish you used on these cabinets? How has it held up?
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