Hi preethaa, I don't think there is any rule regarding the the built-ins. I've seen some spaces where they've done some really amazing things with built ins, like photograph murals placed on simple flat front cabinet doors. I think it depends a lot on the space, the style etc. Probably the safest bet is to paint the built ins the same colour as your trim. It is a classic look and you will not tire of it.

I'm not against colorful homes. There's bright, and then there's too bright. I wouldn't go with persimmon for the whole house. The photo you provided has lots of white trim which offsets the orange, but your house doesn't have that much trim (unless you were planning on adding some, which I think would look good no matter what color you ultimately choose, but even so, I wouldn't go with persimmon for the whole house, as it's still too bright). To repeat what @nwduck said, the other homes in the neighborhood don't appear to all be done in the bright colors, and so yours would stand out too too much. I like @deco's idea of the bright door, if you really love a bright color. For the rest of the house, any more subdued color would be fine, along with additional trim around the windows, and assuming that your siding color coordinates with your roofing color.

Both built-in and freestanding have their merits. Here are a few pros and cons for each. Go through them and choose an option that best fits your space, your lifestyle as well as your budget. Pros for Built-ins Room for extra draws and cabinets Allows for a wider range of cooking options even in a small space Installed at any height to avoid bending Cons: Moving is costly and time-consuming Pros for freestanding oven and microwave Easily moved around Easy to match with standard cabinet sizes Choice of electric or gas top Single or double oven Cons: They require more space than wall ovens. They may not fit flush with your countertops.

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