I really like the combination in this kitchen of the simple white cabinets and the one glass front one with the more rustic wood floor in a medium color. Stainless appliances really tie it all together, but are probably more expensive. An option too is cover the fridge and dishwasher with cabinet fronts and only have a stainless stove/oven? I really like the exposed stove hood too. The counters to me look like a composite stone that I see a lot here. I like that it's not glossy and has a more matte look. The grey gives the contrast a more soft look rather than black which to me is too harsh. Now this kitchen doesn't have a backsplash either; I don't know how essential it is, especially if the place doesn't get constant wear. I like the white molding around the window and flooring and the color of the wall looks nice with the white cabinets.
Stainless is more expensive and in my opinion, harder to keep clean than black or white. Fingerprints show up big time, especially with kids. Don't get me wrong, I like the look but it can be high maintenance. I like the cabinets but am not a big fan of light gray counters. Dark gray maybe. That type of hood over the stove is more expensive than a traditional model. That also does away with a good place to put the microwave oven. Yeah, we probably need a backsplash, even if its only 4" high and made out of the same material as the countertop. It's popular these days to use the backsplash as a place to add art, color and interest to the kitchen. This house, like many being built in the US these days, has been designed so the kitchen is the focal point of the common area where guests will congregate. You will notice that there are very few walls in the common area where you can hang artwork or place other accent pieces. Consequently, you may want to use the backsplash for this purpose. We can look at some displays when you are here.
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