On 8/25/2010 6:09 AM, dadiOH wrote:
Kate wrote:
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?

Think of the cabinets as furniture. If you put an oak table in your dining
room, would you change the baseboards to oak?

BTW, opal oak (whatever that may be) is only out of style if you think it
is.

I was glad to see this reply. I like light and airy homes. My home has
many windows in it. This allows me to have dark oak furniture in my
living room, and a lighter oak in my family room. My bedroom furniture
is cherry wood. I love nice woods. My kitchen and bathrooms all have
opal oak cabinets, and I actually love the look. I had it many years
ago, and it then faded out of style, so to speak. Twelve years ago,
when my home was built, it came back. Now, you don't
see it as much.

This gives me something more to think about. Maybe I should not worry
about updating my home, but live in it according to what I like.

Thank you for your input.