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Reply to: I have frameless Ikea cabs. At the ends of cabinet runs and at the end of the island, we cut end panels for high cabinets to make base cab end panels that go all the way to the flooring. I thought this was a little more aesthetically pleasing than using the standard base cab cover panels, which would have had toe kick at the bottom-- but it's a preference thing, and having toe kick at the ends is less expensive to do, and eliminates a gunk-collecting inside corner: Where we had cabs back to back on the island, we used two end panels, with a seam in the middle. The end panels were finished on both edges, so the seam is neat, though the panels are not grain-matched as they would be in higher-end cabinetry. I have dark cabs, so the seam is not that glaring. Still need to paint that granite support!  Sorry, those are not the best pics to illustrate what we did, but hopefully you get the idea.

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Reply to: In a mid-century modern project, we ran the flooring straight up the back of the peninsula. Its kind of interesting because it is one less finish material. The flooring runs at 90 degrees to the peninsula so it is vertical up the back of the cabinets. This is not a great picture but the floors are Brazilian Cherry and dark, so the back of the peninsula is also dark and deemphasized. It is bracketed on each end by the wall color. In another project with white cabinets and a white subway tile backsplash that goes from counter to ceiling we ran the subway tile on the back of the backsplash.

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Reply to: Samples 3 and 5 are too close in shade to your hardwoods therefore much of the cabinetry detail would be lost.. Samples 1,2, and 4 would all work. Any cabinetry finish can look transitional depending on the style of cabinetry and the other finishes you choose (backsplash, countertops, lighting, etc.). Go through HOUZZ and add pics of any kitchens that appeal to you (and DH). Soon you will find what style and tone of cabinets that you are drawn to. Is DH against all painted cabinets or just thinks white painted wood looks too country? The latter is easier to deal with than the former. But if you really like painted cabinets there are many beautiful transitional kitchens on HOUZZ, and I'm sure you and DH could agree on at least one. This last pic is one of my all-time favorite kitchens on HOUZZ. The chandelier and a few other details strike just the right balance between modern and traditional. https://www.houzz.com/photos/712-w-bauer-traditional-kitchen-chicago-phvw-vp~2077771

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Reply to: The basic choices are 1.) to treat these cabinets like a piece of furniture and put finished end panels on the side and back, or 2.) to build a "pony" wall on the back and put a finished end panel on the side. It sounds as though you've chosen to do the latter. Ignore the other issues in the second photo - the bs doesn't end properly, there are tiny stools but no counter overhang. It's a weird image, but it allows you to see what your peninsula will look like if you go with this option. Just so you know, the overall cost of using end panels would probably not be much greater than the expense of lumber, drywall, and trim - and it is the quicker solution. Otherwise you do actually have to build a half wall support onto the back of your cabinets, then mount the drywall and corners, and skim coat them before you paint.

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Reply to: White baseboard looks fine with wood flooring in my opinion. The choice of molding profile depends on the style of your home.

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Reply to: I just realized I have a heating vent that vents out the front of the sink cabinet, so I will have to put a toe kick there. I am thinking of something like the one shown in the picture below. I will also put one centered under my baking cabinet on the middle wall with the rest of the cabinets down to the floor. Do you feel it is find to mix like this?

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Reply to: A few more inspiration images:

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Reply to: Mine don't stick out at all.

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