I am renovating the kitchen/diner/lounge in my apartment. I chose engineered oak flooring, plus a thick underlay with excellent soundproofing properties. Measuring up today with the kitchen company and the flooring company, there was a hearty debate about whether to 1) lay the flooring first and kitchen cabinetry after, or 2) cabinetry installed first, and the flooring around it. I would very much appreciate any advice on this matter. Thanks in advance.

Sorry the pictures came out in a different order, hopefully you can see which is the alcove space

Is this picture taken during the day or at night? If it’s daytime your kitchen must not get much natural light. Go for white cabinets to reflect as much light as possible to brighten the room up. Boring but timeless & always looks fresh. For colour you could do a splash back, or just add colour via accessories such as a bright kettle/toaster set, tea towels etc., easier & cheaper to change if you get tired of it.

Working on my new kitchen and keep questioning my decision on cabinetry My kitchen company does prime laminate laser edge - very durable / scratch resistant /finger resistant soft Matt - I'm doing black velvet along back of kitchen and surrender cabinetry around island . I've seen the finish and don't mind it but it isn't as seamless as ide like but hubby said you won't really see it ! Or Vinyl wrap completely seamless but I believe not as durable ? I love the idea of seamless but durability and quality is my 100% want I kinda didn't think there were so many options so it's been overwhelming . Thoughts on cabinetry finish?