On 8/24/2010 10:36 PM, Bill wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
I am in the process of installing new cabinets in my bathrooms.
At first, I was going to put in opal oak (also called bleached oak)
as that is what I have now.

I had a cabinet maker here today, and he said I should upgrade (opal oak
is out of style now)by installing oak cabinets, as the cost would be the
same. He also said he is installing different woods in different rooms of
high end homes. I have always thought it looked best to have the same wood
cabinets throughout the home.

If I go with oak cabinets, will my white baseboards look fine, or do I
need to change those to oak as well?


I like the way the linoleum floors in hospitals and doctors offices curve up
at the walls and go up about 4 inches. Then have a metal edge on them.

Seems to me that would be easier to clean. Plus I would bet that would
irritate your home decorator to no end if you suggested it! (If you just
want to have a bit of fun...) Like this...
http://www.clearsphere.ie/clearspher...flooring-L.jpg




Back in the 80's I worked out in the Central Pacific for a contractor
that bought potable housing units that were manufactured in Australia.
The seamless vinyl floors had a distinct curve up the walls in a tub
like manner. I assumed that the designers knew that construction workers
drank a lot and tracked mud into their housing. The living
quarters were built that way so they could be hosed out whenever a
drunk slob barfed all over the place. 8-)

TDD