What about black for the plinths? Will make floor look larger, also black (slightly recessed) for top cornice of wall cupboards, like a shadow line. Do you need the bottom trim on the wall cupboards? We just had our new cupboards fitted without them and it looks fine. Depends how obtrusive your under-cupboard lights are, ours are very neat.

We are debating if we need them. Current under cabinet lights are bulky but could easily be changed for something more decorative

The top trim is in good condition, so if we find a solution for the top then we could reinstall that under the cabinets if needed.
I can’t decide if the cabinets look bare without it :-)

Ours are very unobtrusive. From Magnet.

If you think the cabinets look bare without the trim it’s probably just because that’s what you’re used to looking at. I’ve never had cornice and pelmet (trim) because I prefer a plain no frills kitchen with less to clean. Clean and sleek lines.

Regarding stainless steel plinths, it’s a no from me. The images don’t look grey on my screen BTW, they look more like a pale timber colour. I’m sure you’d be able to pick up some plinth to be a very close match.

@sonia I’ve been looking at lots of Houzz pics and debating the white worktop. My husband isn’t keen though. It’s not picked or ordered... so there is time ;-)

@daisy england: I think you’re right! We’ve taken the bottom wall pelmet off and popped it in the garage. Gonna trial it out for a few weeks, but already the walls look taller

Good idea. See how you feel about it after a couple of weeks.

Update: ceiling replastered with inset spots installed. We eventually went for a black based worktop with heavy veining. Really pleased with it. Now working on tiling patterns

That worktop is beautiful. Like a piece of art. It’s great to see the progress Can’t wait to see the finished room!

Love that worktop