Category: Kitchens

Kitchen Cabinets

How to Save Space with Kitchen Cabinets

If the amount of dishes and bowls on your kitchen cabinets requires a huge amount of effort, you know you are facing a dilemma. The entire process of saving space will need a bit of free time, but hey! doesn’t anything? First and foremost evaluate your kitchen cabinets. Do you have plates that are only used during a special occasion? Do you have bowls and plates stacked one on top of the other? The key is organisation. Find another spot for those plates that are preserved for guests. You can try and hang cups on hooks, purchase racks so that you can keep your bowls and mugs and other stuff.

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Rotating Kitchen

Smart Ways to Save Space with Your Kitchen Cabinets

Efficient utilization of space especially in kitchens is of prime importance and many designers are coming up with innovative ideas to do just that.

A recent challenge for both designers and architects gave birth to the ingenious rotating kitchen idea. This contraption looks like a giant expansion tool and is pretty funky to boot. There is single storage compartment (a fridge) at one end while the other end is made up of chunky functional layers that can be revolved on a single axis individually. They can all be lined up against the wall when not in use and is somewhat similar in application to the sofa bed. The bottom layer is a counter top and cabinet on wheels while the middle and top layer consists of storage and cooking elements such as in built ovens and microwaves. These rotating kitchens are still in the test market stage and will probably be introduced later next year.

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Digital Kitchen Cabinets

What Are Digital Kitchen Cabinets?

You may have heard of digital file cabinets, where passwords are set and programs are used to find a file with a keyword, but have you heard of this technology emerging in the kitchen? Digital clocks in the bedroom, yes; digital heating systems, yes, but a kitchen cabinet with built-in electronic gadgets is definitely not something many would have anticipated on. Imagine being able to download all your favourite recipes and let a simple piece of equipment keep you entertained while in the kitchen. Cooking would definitely be fun!

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Granite Counter Tops

03 Reasons Why Granite Counter Tops Are The Preferred Choice For New Kitchens

When considering a new kitchen, you should remember that counter tops are of great importance. It would be safe to state that without a counter top that a kitchen is not complete. It would in essence be doing away with a part of the kitchen that is both functional and versatile. It is imperative that you choose a counter top that is done up with the proper material. While there are many materials, like formica and quartz, that are utilized for counter tops like paper laminates, there is a quite a change happening in the industry. In recent times, granite counter tops have been making a comeback. There are three good reasons for this.

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Kitchen Furniture

Why Doesn’t Cost Cutting Save You Money When It Comes To Kitchen Furniture?

With the living expenses skyrocketing on a daily basis, cost cutting around the household has become a necessity today. We have come to a point where Swiss cheese and oriental spices have become a luxury. However, what you must realise is that cost cutting too, just like anything else must be done with perfect caution.

I recall a time when I, myself bought recycled pillows for my newly designed cushion covers, which turned rock hard after a couple of washes. Not only did it disappoint me, but also made me spend extra cash. Kitchen furniture too, is on of those things that must be done perfectly, once and for all.

You sure don’t want to imagine having to renovate the kitchen every other day or having to replace the kitchen cabinet doors every winter. Here are the commonest options that you will come across when it comes to cost cutting in kitchen furniture making.

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Wooden Kitchen Cabinets

Tips for Maintaining Wooden Kitchen Cabinets

Wooden Kitchen CabinetsYour kitchen cabinets are bound to have a few scratches, marks and scars over the years. You cannot expect them to be in excellent shape after five or ten years. So if you have installed wooden kitchen cabinets newly then, follow these simple tips on maintaining the quality. Use water and soap which must be equally mixed on the furniture. Do not use detergents or soap pads. Use a soft sponge but not a steel scrubbing pad as this will do more damage than good. Pay extra attention to the handles of the cabinets as we always touch it, allowing it to gather bacteria over the years.

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Kitchen Cabinet Doors

The Truth behind the Use of Deglossers for Kitchen Cabinet Doors

When it comes to the topic of kitchen cabinets, remember that deglossers are certainly a hot topic. Yet it needs to be mentioned that these deglossers are not exactly the safest thing in the world. This is why it is best to be more conscious of what you use and opt for something that is more environmentally-friendly. This can in essence be more beneficial to your health and help you stay away from harmful chemical substances that in fact cripple you. There is evidence to show that deglossers can in fact be harmful if they come in contact with your skin.

These chemicals also can cause grievous damage to your eyes. This is not all there is in terms of bad news; rather many more issues can crop up with these terrible chemicals. For instance, if you are pregnant and you do come into contact with such deglossers then you could very well expose your unborn child to harm. Such chemical components will only affect you physically but can also lead you to experience depression, since they would affect your nervous system at the end of the day. Taking all of this information into consideration it is best that you opt for “deglossers” that are organic and are not harmful hen dealing with kitchen cabinet doors.

Oak Kitchen Furniture

The Elegance of Oak Kitchen Furniture

Oak is an extremely attractive and popular choice for furniture because of its high durability and strength as well as for the beauty of its grain. The density of oak, which is very high (0.75 g/cm³) contributes to its hardiness and the wood is both insect and fungus resistant due to its high tannin content.

The colour of oak wood varies according to the type of oak and where it is grown, but oak wood in general is considered beautiful enough to carry its own colour. Because oak is open grained, it is far more susceptible to novelty finishes than any other wood and can also be stained to bring out the beauty of its grain.

Kitchen furniture made out of oak wood is extremely flattering to any decor scheme. The colour of the wood will add character and a certain charm and elegance to your kitchen that other woods cannot achieve.

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Reface Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinets: Is It Better To Reface Or Replace?

Refacing or replacing is a notorious issue when it comes to kitchen cabinets. The fact that needs to be looked into here would be the degree of damage that has been done. You see, with most homeowners, when it comes to the issue of cash, they would rather be stingy and keep their kitchen cabinets. However, it would be dangerous to have cabinets that are not that functional or are close to being decrepit. The fact of the matter here is that you need to see if there is any structural damage with regard to your kitchen cabinets. This is why you have to make a choice between either refacing or replacing them.

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Sustainable Counter Top

03 Reasons Why A Sustainable Counter Top Will Be Ideal For Your New Kitchen

When discussing new kitchens, it should be noted that counter tops are in great demand. The reasons for this are obvious. However, the issue with most counter tops is the fact that they are not sustainable of environmentally friendly. There is growing demand for recyclable materials such as bamboo for instance. In fact, most Australian companies are phasing off the conventional type of counter tops that have formaldehyde-free laminates.

Needless to say, the issue here is that these laminates could very well give off dangerous gaseous toxins into the air. This is a good enough reason for all homeowners to get sustainable kitchen tops instead of what is conventionally available. Other sustainable counter tops are made from hard wood that lasts long and would eventually take on a classy patina as time goes on.

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