Check out this post from Houzz about what your cabinet designer will want to have when you get ready to proceed with your project. Some things wont apply to your situation but a good read for what to expect.
Open Shelving for your kitchen?
Another popular trend has been to have open shelves in the kitchen. Most of the projects we have been involved with have been a small section of shelves, not a whole wall. Check out the article below from Houzz. They list both pro and con views of a couple of kitchen designers. Both feel there is good and bad to the idea. We have seen in addition to what they list, is the install application. Some of the types that look to be floating are harder to install on certain wall types which while still very doable, it tends to accent any wall defects you might have.
Should You Use Open Shelves in the Kitchen?
Beautiful Hickory ~ Interesting Island
Island front and back.
Crown details and progress pictures of the install.
A look at more of the green cabinets.
The sink wall with demo all done and after the cabinets are installed. Counters are next!
Love the green Island! And a look at the full kitchen! Love the floor as well!
Before and after green!
Not quite the same angle but wow! I We love the green color!
Another multi colored design
The new cabinets look wonderful. We see a lot of multi colored designs.
The dark counter you see on the peninsula was made by the homeowner and turned out really nice.
Old cabinets pictured below for contrast.
