You don't feel like you're so far removed. The Wislands did go into the project with a prepared budget and the cabinets were one item that underwent a great deal of scrutiny. After considering keeping the cabinets, restaining, refitting and refacing them, they opted for custom-made oak cabinets. The new cabinets allowed for the kitchen design to be reworked as well as offering other benefits such as newer drawer slides and easy to clean laminate shelves. The Wislands decided to replace their old harvest gold laminate countertops with a newer laminated version that is more scratch resistant.
Countertops are one area in which customers have a wider selection in various price ranges.
Laminate countertops are now available in almost any color and within the last five years manufacturers such as Formica and WilsonArt started offering multi-colored and flecked patterns that resemble other solid surface options. One of Wisland's favorite features is the island added to the kitchen. The overhead lighting is perfect for meal preparation, but the island also seats six to eight people for casual dining or cocktails. But the island offers a wonderful new option. It's a very comfortable, relaxed feeling.