Answering the TOP questions about my open concept kitchen, breakfast nook, prep kitchen, and coffee bar: 
Want to shop this space? Comment “info” for all of the details Cabinet species + stain:
My cabinets are white oak. A local company custom-matched the color starting with a blend inspired by Minwax Aged Barrel and Simply White. The ratio was close to 4:1, with Simply White being the dominant tone. Countertops:
Calacatta Borghini Extra, 2 cm, honed from @surfaceproviders. Paint color:
Benjamin Moore Simply White. Prep kitchen cabinet color:
Also Benjamin Moore, in Swiss Coffee. Coffee bar railing details:
Just like my hardware, the rails are unlacquered brass and I sourced them from Etsy. Flooring:
Shaw Floorte Pro Paladin Plus in Marina. Why we kept LVP over hardwood:
This is what came with the house, and it didn’t feel worth switching everything out. But honestly, LVP tends to hold up really well for everyday life—especially with kids and dogs. It’s more resistant to scratches, moisture, and general wear compared to hardwood, which made it the practical choice for this season of life.