What's the style of the home? A formal Colonial? A casual contemporary? A rustic cottage? Find out what the "bones" of the home's style are, and choose materials that fit that, including cabinetry, and you won't go wrong. Putting polished dark red floors in a Califorina bungalow would be just as wrong as putting in a rustic floor full of knots into a Greek Revival replica of Tara.

So true! Sorry - should have given a better picture.

We live in a 50's era backsplit. I would describe the style as casual, warm, bright, classic. Cabinetry will be shaker style, white perimeter with a warm reddish wood island. Counters will be river white granite.

Thanks!
Cindy

How rustic is his version of "character grade"?

Some looks casual, and some looks like the dregs of the flooring mill.

How rustic is his version of "character grade"?

Some looks casual, and some looks like the dregs of the flooring mill.