Incorporating plenty of function but cloaked in a gorgeous form.  For example, the large hood not only provides proper ventilation, but it also serves as both storage and a stunning centerpiece. Its decorative details include Corinthian colums at the base that double as pullout spice racks. Plus, plenty of counter space was included on both sides of the hood for prep work and hot pot landings.

The pretty-yet-practical design concept continues at the island, which connceals mess during cooking. With a sink, diswasher, and garbage pail included, the two-level island makes prep work a breeze.  And the right bar-height end with overhang seating area helps hide unsightly messes or dirty dishes, on the prep side.

With its large opening making it visible from the den, the kitchen also needed a high-end appearence. So, by brining in many furniture details, including a valence with onlays under the wall cabinet by the eating area, glass wall cabinets with mullions, decorative corbels, panels with base molding around the island, an open arch with beaded board above the refridgerator, and a framed corkboard by the desk-all part of the space’s polished practicality.

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Today’s kitchen sinks are more versatile than what was available in the past.  While older sinks may have been six to seven inches deep, today’s sinks can be around nine to ten inches deep in order to accommodate larger pots and pans.  The added depth also helps contain splashing. 

The shapes and sizes of sinks make a difference for both prepping and clean-up. Single bowl sinks come with many different accessories that can make preparing a meal more efficient.  Cutting boards that fit on top of a sinks rim and extend half way across the sink allow for cutting and chopping without having to use additional counter space.  Clean up is a breeze because the left over excess just gets pushed into the sink and could be removed by the use of a disposal.

Integrated, removable colanders are available for some sinks which make preparing fruits and vegetables more convenient.  Use the removable cutting board to chop and clean, let what you are prepping fall into the built in colander and your ready to go.  The colander is also useful for draining pasta. 

Clean-up is made easier with the use of drain boards, wire rinsing baskets and drying racks that all have a specific fitted place on the sink.

If space allows in the kitchen, consider a double sink.  Usually the minimum size is 39 inches on up.  Having 2 compartments to work with adds more space for both prep and clean up at the same time for more than one person.

When shopping for a sink consider using materials that are durable and easy to clean.  Some choices you may consider are vitreous china, cast iron and stainless steel. All three of these choices have different aesthetic values but all are extremely stain resistant.  Be sure to visit showrooms to compare the different finishes and colors that are available.

The new generation of sinks are proof that even the simplest of work areas in the kitchen can be improved making the work we do in the kitchen more fun and less of a chore.

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When designing your kitchen don’t forget about your pets.  Most pets eat and stay in the kitchen since it is the center of the home and the room most of us spend the most time in.  There are many things you can do to keep your pet happy comfortable and kept in the room but out of the way while cooking. 

In this particular project the end of the island was designed open with traditional legs to store dog dishes and give the dog its own dining area.  There was also a drawer designed in the island for dog food and storage.  Between the tall cabinetry which stores a water cooler on one side and pantry on the other I designed a dog lounge area.  There is a desk drawer that is paneled and open underneath with an arched toekick to make the area aesthetically appealing for both the pup and the owner.  A custom durable fabric covers the dog bed so she has her own comfortable resting area.  Our pets are a big part of our lives and can be part of the design in our homes. 

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As a kitchen and bath designer for nearly 25 years, I can honestly say that the most aesthetically pleasing finished rooms happen when I partner with interior designers. While I start the design process with a needs evaluation and then come up with a functional plan that makes the best use of the space, it is the interior designer who can color that room and take it down to the finished details.

In a kitchen project that we completed, I came up with an interesting layout and then generally picked finishes for flooring, cabinetry, backsplash and appliances. The client was happy with all the selections and asked me to recommend an interior decorator to help pull together everything else. I brought in an Asid member whom I had partnered many times with before. She met with my client and helped us bring the room to a uniform whole.

We reviewed all of the kitchen finishes and then began to put together suggestions for wall and ceiling finishes, furniture for the eating area, a hutch beside the dinette table,matching chairs and bar stools for the island, art work as a strategic focal point and window treatments for the large windows and skylights.

The end result was a room that blended all the elements of design into one seamless, beautiful room.

For the right finishing touches, I highly recommend partnering with an interior designer in order to complete and enhance the room as a whole.

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A great way to get the custom look that you want without having to break the bank is to make one focal point in the kitchen. Working with a stock or semi- custom line of cabinets can make a huge difference on your overall kitchen project’s budget.

By taking one area such as the hood or sink wall and really spending the time and money to customize the design in that area as an overall focal point of the entire space. Then design stock or semi-custom cabinets around the rest of the room. The custom area will be the focal point of the room and the stock to semi-custom portion in the room can save you a bundle on your project.

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True wine collectors no longer need an entire wine cellar in order to store their wine. Depending on how big or how small a collector you are there are plenty of size options for wine storage units. Everything from an under the counter unit that holds 45 bottles up to a full height storage units that hold 150 bottles.

These units are perfect for any wine collector. They feature pull out drawers for easy bottle access and lift up display shelves so you can display your favorite labels. Other features include a built in door open/ temperature alarm that can be hooked up to your home alarm which in turn can alert your cell phone.

There are many brands of wine storage out today Sub-Zero, Viking, Uline, Marvel just to name a few.

As long as we are talking about wine I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Wine Library TV. It is a great source for everything wine and Gary Vaynerchuk is very entertaining.

A wine storage unit is a great addition to any kitchen weather you’re a serious collector or just a casual one.

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