Counter dilemma...
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Leann Stuart
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I added a passthrough and bar area to my kitchen...I've stained the boards with a black satin stain but now that I see the counter and the new bar/pass through area together I feel like they don't go together...should I get wood counters and stain the same? Or does the current Formica counter match?
9 answers
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Looks good to me!
Beverly Cady Cabaday
on May 08, 2015
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Looks good to me too.
CK
on May 08, 2015
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It doesn't look bad with it but if you decide to find a counter top that matches the black better I wouldn't recommend wood. If money is an issue then I would stick with what you have as it looks just fine.
Becky Jean Kallenberger
on May 09, 2015
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If you can make it happen somehow within your budget, I would get matching Formica while you're still in the construction phase. The colour and texture is too different. This is one of those things that can bug you so you're never really happy with it, and wished you'd done it differently in the first place. Either that or do a faux finish that matches your countertop.
Marion Nesbitt
on May 09, 2015
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They don't need to match. I like the contrast. I agree that wood isn't a great surface for your whole kitchen. It would require a lot of upkeep.
Pam Elkins
on May 09, 2015
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Once you get the room finished and accessorized, I don't think you will mind the difference. I am not a fan of everything matching.
Reggie
on May 09, 2015
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I have noticed that they are selling backslashes that are workable for apartment rentals. Some are beautiful, and they don't cost a fortune.
Liz.breier
on May 09, 2015
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The wood is so stinkin' gorgeous! With respect to Marion Nesbitt - don't change that - it would be tragic!! But, she's right in that if it's bugging you now, it will probably bug you later, too. I think what you have does look fine but sometimes photos can be deceiving. And if you put wood on all your hardest working countertops it sometimes isn't the most practical choice. How much is cost a factor? Maybe check out some other (solid surface?) countertop options and choose something that is in complete contrast to the black stain - then any contrast it looks purposeful - like you're trying to go in a totally different direction. Good luck! Beautiful job so far!
Kelly MacGregor
on May 09, 2015
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I would paint the wall a little darker, then the two different counter colors wouldn't stand out as much
Julie Munson
on May 10, 2015
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