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Asian Style Kitchen

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:22:21 +0000

This is Lihui’s Asian-style kitchen, Orange kitchen cabinets.

For centuries, Asian cultures have lived their lives surrounded by simple, yet elegant, furnishings, furniture, and art. Asian interiors are designed to bring peace, balance, and serenity to the space, which is kept simple and uncluttered. The quality and craftsmanship is exquisite. The style is merging with western style to create a unique Asian-influenced decor.

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Demolition The Existing Cabinets When Remodel Your Kitchen

admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:18:10 +0000

When you prepare to remodel your kitchen, demolition the existing cabinets is inevitable. Not only cabinets, but also countertops, appliances, flooring and lighting, depending on the extent of your remodel and what you’ve decided to replace. It’s going to get really messy so just be prepared for that and just make peace with the fact that there’s going to be dust everywhere even after the demolition process is finished. You can count on the whole place being dusty and messy for most of the duration of the construction.

Actually during the entire remodel you shouldn’t expect neatness from your contractor. Believe it or not, it is sometimes a lot more efficient to leave things lying where they’ll next be used. It will be messy so just prepare accordingly.

By the way, when demolition your kitchen cabinets, make sure to cover up furniture that you want to protect from dust and will need to either plan on eating out during the remodel or setting up a temporary kitchen elsewhere.

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Kitchens decor ideas, make a kid-friendly kitchen

admin — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:26:56 +0000

You may have a top-of-the-line playroom, but kids, especially little ones, want to be where their parents are. That’s why it’s often a good idea to include a “kid’s cabinet” in your design. An easy-to-reach set of base cabinets can make it a snap for kids to access (and, hopefully, clean-up) their crayons and paper.

Adding a cubby area is also a wise choice for both parties: Mom and Dad can quickly toss forgotten toys and half-read books into each child’s cubby for safekeeping. Neatly stored toys are then ready and waiting for the next time that boredom strikes.

Countertops and Flooring
But where should your little Picasso sit after diving into the arts and crafts cabinet? Betty Nairn of Cabinet-S-Top of Medina, Ohio, cautions parents to “be careful not to incorporate high bar areas into your design.” Kids perched on towering stools just spells trouble. Avoid tumbles by incorporating a table-height seating area: One smart pairing is a higher island that features a raised countertop for the adults to work on, with a lowered second tier that’s kid height but still close to the action. But be careful not to get the little ones too close to it all—it’s best not to install a cooktop on an island if you have young children, as they can grab for a pan or be splattered by hot oil if seated nearby.

In addition to the height of your countertop, think about the surface itself. Nairn recommends choosing a non-porous surface like quartz surfacing that won’t stain easily or show excessive wear and tear. You’ll also want to trade sharp corners for rounded edges. Look below the feet, too. Flooring should be user-friendly in terms of cleanability and slip-resistance. Something with a pattern tends to hide dirt more effectively, and be sure to inquire about durability…your floor may double as a tricycle track on occasion.

A Kid-Safe Cooking Space
It’s an all-too-familiar medley: “I’m hungry” meets “what’s for dinner?” meets the endless open and close of the refrigerator door. Give kids a bit of autonomy and accessibility with a designated area for them to prepare meals or snacks. A breakfast area, for example, could allow for access to cereal, plastic bowls and spoons. Rather than grapple with milk set on a high shelf, a refrigerator drawer installed in an island provides easy access. When it comes to the main fridge, however, be sure to select a model with an ice and water dispenser on the door.

The microwave is a safe and simple way to get your child excited about simple meal and snack preparation, from making popcorn to heating up oatmeal in the morning. It allows them to sidestep the need to use the oven …so don’t do something as unsafe as installing a microwave over a range. Sharp recently introduced a microwave drawer that can be installed into an island. A user-friendly interior control panel makes it simple for the kids to heat up mac ‘n cheese—and eliminates bending and reaching for mom and dad as well.

Basic Safety Tips
Nairn advises parents (and cooks in general) to keep a fire extinguisher in kitchen; locate it away from stove in a place that’s easy to access. However, a number of items, like cleaning products and knives, should be kept far from curious hands. A number of manufacturers offer safety locks that aren’t visible from the outside of the cabinet, meaning you don’t need to ruin your design with unsightly plastic claws to ensure your children’s safety.

For the times when you’re ready for them to take part in supervised cooking—like helping stir a warm pot of pasta sauce, for instance, you’ll want to be sure to keep a stepstool (with slip-resistant legs, preferably) on hand. It allows you and your junior cook to worry about licking the bowl—not how to precariously reach to counter.

The Little Things
Because the kitchen is the heart of the home, don’t forget little touches that will make the home itself operate more smoothly—and more whimsically. A corkboard or chalkboard panel lets your fridge pull double duty as the family’s message center.

Add a punch of color—after all, the kitchen is a place of memories. Don’t make them beige ones. Bright lime green walls can spruce things up, as can your children’s drawings: Incorporate an area to hang recent masterpieces.

And, while opting for a specific faucet doesn’t have any specific safety value, Nairn recommends getting a model with a pullout spray that kids can give a squirt on every now and then.

Because it’s good to be safe and silly.