Now this is not a Ryan Home, so obviously I can't expect to match it perfectly, but using the handy website that Rachel mentioned it would seem that there should be cherry-like flooring options we can choose. We made our appointment with the flooring company for next Friday, which will leave us three days to change our minds on the cabinets before our 14 days are up. (Which reminds me...did some of you get to change cabinets penalty-free after 14 days? That's what it sounded like in several of the comments. Our SR was very specific that cabinets are 14 day items.) So right now, the plan is the Andover Maple Spice cabinets (one step up, with the extra detail, but the same color as the base cabinet) with a blackish laminate counter and the cherry floors. I'll have to go back and make sure my counter choice will work with the cherry, though it's not like it'll be near the floor! We picked Blue Storm, but the Corbeau Montana looks pretty nice too...so now I'm second guessing myself again! AAHHHHHH!!!! :)
My husband and I went over the numbers, budgeted out what we'll be able to afford on flooring and our non-standards, and tomorrow we'll be doing the "final" pricing thing. Both of us have to sign that one. There will be at least one more change order going in, but I don't know whether to do it now or wait until after our flooring meeting...I'd hate to have a ton when we could just wait and have everything on one piece of paper. In any case, the sooner we finalize the sooner they can draw the blueprints, the sooner they can apply for permits, the sooner we can break ground! Let's get this ball rolling!
Our cabinets were part of our 30-day selections. The only things we had 14 days to decide on were all structural, like windows and extensions on the house.
ReplyDeleteNow that just annoys me. She KNOWS that I'm stressing over the cabinets/floors, I would think she could be a little more lenient. Ah well, we'll be able to get in under the wire regardless, I guess I should let it go!
DeleteCongratulations, AMANDA!! You chose what makes you HAPPY!! I am happy for you!! I know your color selections will look fabulous! I went online to the formica site and ordered samples and they deliver them quickly! I have to admit I am in love with the "Blue Storm" 180fx formica!!! Don't forget to ask them to install the formica with the beveled edge or contoured edge if they offer it in your community, if not, you can put in for a special request. I think it will be the perfect blend for your cabinets and floors. The cabinets are light, the floor is darker and the formica will create a bold, beautiful kitchen. I was going to use the "blue storm" for my wet bar; however, after making some adjustments with my selections, I found I was able to keep my black absolute granite.
ReplyDeleteThe Blue Storm is pretty! I didn't have my heart set on granite, and that's something easy to do down the road, so we're just getting the nicer laminate. My friend's granite has these flecks of shiny blue that you can only see from certain angles, so that's where my heart IS set for granite eventually! I keep joking I'm going to steal her island. :) I've written it on my list for today to ask about the beveled edge, thank you!
DeleteGlad you were able to find a combination that you like! Like Nadase said, check on the edge of the Formica. In our community, if you go with the 180FX, you get the ogee edge and the waterfall backsplash. It's a great feature and is one of the things that people always comment on when they see our kitchen.
ReplyDeleteWaterfall backsplash! I'd never have thought of that, thank you! It's on my list now. I'm so glad I found the blogs, you guys all rock! :D
DeleteWe had a "final selections" meeting after our flooring and guardian meetings. This is when we changed our cabinet choice. Our SR made it sound like that's typically what they do. Which makes sense, because you really can't get a final house price until you choose your flooring and wiring and you can't choose those things until you actually see it. They have cabinet samples at the flooring showroom too, so that should help. I think your SR is full of ___! :)
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for the shout out!
ReplyDeleteHere is a little insight on the cabinets that Ryan Homes offers:
ReplyDeletehttp://ryanhomesjourney.blogspot.com/2012/05/cabinet-choices-beware.html