Kitchen Reno - to match the tap and appliances, or not?
Emma
7 years ago
Hi all! I'd really like a white tap in our new kitchen, as something a little bit different. But I can't help thinking that it would look a bit odd with a stainless steel oven and cooktop which will be quite close to it (about a metre).
Does this matter? Or should I try and match them? The most reasonable white oven I can find comes from IKEA, so I am not sure about its quality.
If it's going to look odd then I'll choose stainless steel appliances and a chrome tap, but if I can make a white tap work I want to.
Any advice gratefully received!
Does this matter? Or should I try and match them? The most reasonable white oven I can find comes from IKEA, so I am not sure about its quality.
If it's going to look odd then I'll choose stainless steel appliances and a chrome tap, but if I can make a white tap work I want to.
Any advice gratefully received!
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Emma
7 years ago
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