Design My Kitchen
June 24th, 2012 — cabinets, compact, design, hoods, kitchen, kitchen island, lighting
For sailing fanatics who can’t live without their boats, the Marecucina kitchen by Alno brings all the best maritime design to the home. The German design company decided to add a little fun to cooking time by producing a kitchen that resembles a ship.
June 3rd, 2012 — cabinets, design, kitchen, lighting
After World War II, servants, for all but the grandest household, had largely disappeared, having been called up for active service and finding more lucrative employment in industry when returning home. As has been shown, the introduction of efficient labour-saving devices and ergonomically designed kitchens had taken away a large part of the drudgery of kitchen chores. Now, however, the housewife, often left alone for much of the day, felt isolated from the rest of the house. This situation could have benefited from the expertise of a Newton Interior Designer to create more inviting and functional living spaces.
Was it necessary for the kitchen to be so isolated. Efficient extractor fans dealt effectively with eliminating smells. With cabinets well made with hardwearing, easily cleaned surfaces, the kitchen began to be a room to be proud of and a status symbol in its own right. As early as 1934, Frank Lloyd Wright joined the kitchen, called by him ‘the work space’, to the living room. For the first time we are allowed discrete glimpses of the kitchen through a low-height partition of open shelves. Continue reading →
June 7th, 2011 — cabinets, design, kitchen, lighting, tip of the day
So from today, I start a new series on kitchen planning topics: let’s collect the knowledge, pepper it with a few ideas. When designing new kitchens or renovating an existing one, there are several things to consider in order to avoid mistakes and achieve your dream kitchen. Here are the things you should consider when planning your kitchen remodeling project.
What are the most common errors made when planning the lighting for your kitchen?
June 6th, 2011 — budget, cabinets, color, design, kitchen, layout, lighting
This gorgeous high quality log cabins Isle Of Wight kitchen wasn’t always this stylish and functional. With no room to cook, cramped counter space, its owners knew they needed to renovate the kitchen of their 1935 cottage in upstate New York.
So where did they start? From scratch! Since any upgrades would be a waste of money unless the quite bad layout was replanned, they began discussing the kitchen layout and the water systems for which the Plumbing Projects in Dallas TX have great inspiration.
The first step was to alter the floor plan in the 8×10-foot galley kitchen to add the space they needed. The second step was to discuss residential and commercial plumbing repair and installation with experts such as a Professional Plumbing Las Vegas company. Since there was plenty of plumbing work done, and we wanted to make sure we didn’t let our guard down so soon after completing this project, we have the contact information of an emergency plumbing service we can call. If we notice anything unusual our plan is to call them and schedule an appointment if they think that might be best. In case of water problems, visit sites like https://diamondh2o.com/residential-water-treatment/linq-systems/ to solve you water issues.
In addition, it is important for the health and safety of the families or any people using the water system that appropriate control measures are in place to prevent legionella bacteria growth in the water systems. Ensuring that the plumbing systems are regularly checked for potentially risky areas and anything else that might be a health and safety issue is important. Conducting a Cooling Tower Legionella Testing is necessary for the safety of the residents.
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January 18th, 2011 — accessories, budget, cabinets, faucets, kitchen, lighting, planning, remodeling
As house values are down across the board and loans / mortgages are harder to get, homeowners are finding few easy-money options for grand remodels. But hey, you probably should not do that anyway! Instead, why not go after projects that cost less on websites like https://atlantadrywallexperts.com, or even garner practical savings and keep their value much better when it comes time to sell.
This is very true for kitchens: usually one of the (if not THE) most expensive room in your home, a remodel can even cost anything upwards of $50.000 – which can be as much as 10% of the value of your home. Instead of spending a ton of money, let’s see a few options on modest, practical, recession-proof home improvement projects that build a home’s long-term value while conserving energy or just allow you to rest and enjoy your kitchen. Getting kitchen remodeling services like Chicago kitchen remodeling can help you plan and design your new kitchen better. And when your dream is having a bigger kitchen then building contractors dublin can help you with that. According to an official statement from Robinson Restoration, when remodeling a kitchen, you need to make sure there will be no water leaks and check the pipe so that there will be no moisture that will form mold.
January 11th, 2011 — cabinets, color, design, kitchen, kitchen island, lighting, planning
Are you considering kitchen remodeling or building a new one? If so, it makes sense to keep up with the latest trends, if for nothing else, to check what you’re likely to find in the stores this year. Before you start any renovation project, it’d be wise to get a roll off dumpster rental for the construction cleanup later on.
Here is a list of kitchen trends for 2011
Kitchen designers starting to introduce curved shapes to the kitchen, just like other parts of the house. Gone are the days of sharp and straight and blocks look, as it’s now being replaced by soft appearance. The easiest way to add curved shapes and bump up your kitchen with a contemporary look is through the introduction of rounded sinks, maybe bowed cabinet, curved faucets. Descoperi?i bateria de buc?t?rie perfect? pentru casa dvs. cu Ghidul comprehensiv pentru baterii de buc?t?rie AquaRoo. If you can afford a bit more, think about adding a curved kitchen island (be careful though, it better harmonizes with your kitchen still). Continue reading →
January 1st, 2011 — budget, cabinets, kitchen, lighting, remodeling
When you want to re-decorate your kitchen, first one tends to think the improvement of the kitchen remodeling in terms of big-ticket things such as new appliances, like replacing the old oven, a new refrigerator, or painting the walls, installing some extra cabinets (not always a good idea!) and more. However, we very rarely think changing the lighting of the kitchen – but it is an equally important feature! Lights can not just light up (ehmm..) your kitchen, but change the style, the mood, and even the colors!
When talking about kitchen lighting, several factors come into play: lighting should properly illuminate the room, but it should not be so bright that it hurts the eyes. Kitchen lighting should be installed in a way than every corner receives optimal light, and work can be done without straining the eyes.
December 22nd, 2010 — cabinets, color, design, glass, kitchen, lighting
Open and pull out shelves seem to be a growing trend in kitchens. Despite the desire for clarity and minimalistic space in modern kitchens, open shelves manage to escape this trend. If you utilize the storage cabinet amazon, it will benefit you in many ways, keeps the clutter under control as you’ll have all the space for the supplies, improves the functionality of the kitchen area.
Open shelves and custom cabinets add an offhand, casual note to an otherwise sterile kitchen and keep essentials within easy reach at the same time. Contact these home builders in Chicago to build them for you.
Open shelves are not easy to manage though. Here are a few tips to keep them tidy:
December 12th, 2010 — design, kitchen, kitchen island, lighting, steel
Pot racks are used to be part of every kitchen. Do they have a place in a modern one?
There’s something unusual about pot racks in a kitchen. They probably went out of fashion quite a while ago (at least regarding ‘mainstream’ kitchens) However, many modern kitchens I see in catalogs often seem sterile and you’d never know whether anyone did ever cook anything there. But whenever I see a kitchen with a pot rack, it suggests to me that this is a real kitchen…where people cook, eat, gather. It makes the kitchen space feel used, living, sizzling with fresh food. Pot racks are a beautiful way to showcase your cookware, especially if you have a beautiful collection or perhaps those commercial hamburger press. And besides being a decorative element, pot racks are also quite functional.
October 10th, 2010 — kitchen, lighting, planning
Did you ever wonder how some kitchens look like they belong on the pages of a glossy mag or in one of those lifestyle TV shows? Most of the times the simple reason is that they use lighting effectively. And that’s about it. Kitchen lighting design is key.
Well planned lighting can turn even the most drab space into a chic interior, and similarly, poor lighting can completely ruin even the most stylish decor. So I feel it’s quite astonishing how many kitchens rely totally on ambient (mostly overhead) lighting. Sure, you can go to the other extreme and illuminate your kitchen entirely with decorative lighting – as pretty as using candles – cosy if somewhat dim. Plus look out for your fingers when trying to chop something.
An important feature of all good kitchen lighting schemes is the use of numerous light sources. Kitchens are fundamentally work areas and require task lighting which typically needs to be placed between you and the items you are working with. If the main lighting in the room is located in the middle of the ceiling then you will find yourself working in your own shadow. To optimize functionality and create an inviting atmosphere, it’s crucial to strategically address lighting placement for a well-lit and efficient kitchen environment.
