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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1973-03-29, Page 24It W ,,4± tm e- a Tries, Th y, Tench *, 1073 Put kitchen remodeling the hands of a professional Holme improvement isn't necessarily spelled do-it- yourSelf. . tet'* face it, soipe of us have four thumbs. We'd rather do the planning, and let someone else do the work—especially when a room so complicated as a kitchen with all its built-ins and hook-ups is the room to improve. Helpis at hand, in the form of a professional whose sole business is ice, supply and installa- tionf residential kitchens and baths, Assuming you'll be in good hands with whoever you ulti- mately retain on the basis of professional qualifications, references and preliminary con- versations, what services will this kitchen planner perform? Just about everything, from ideas to installation. Working from your answers to a long List of questions, he'll develop a floor plan; help you select cabinets and appliances; figure how much and what type of lighting you need; order all the components; supervise construction and in- stallation; makesure all of the equipment operates as it should. The great advantage to working with a pro is that 'he offers one-stop shopping. Whatever price you and he agree on, it's. all-inclusive if that's the way your contract is written. If • you prefer to combine the profes- sional with the personal, he'll handle the functional and techni- cal aspects of kitchen design and installation, and leave the decorative to you. There • are different ways , to work with a kitchen specialist and, obviously, many prices. you can, pay for a kitchen. Don't think,ust because yours is a- VW instead of a . Cadillac job, you •i. Built-ins' that hide, slide, pop up and glide—in other words lazy susans, a mixer lift, bread box, cutlery partitions and other space-savers—are part and parcel of this kitchen work corner planned by a pro. Handy, too, is the breakfast bar at a lower level. The handsome cabinets have avocado counters to blend with theyellow-orange-avocado mix of the practical, easy -clean kitchen carpet. can't enjoy the services of a specialist. You can--nd !t's likely to -cost you less than tremodelling your kitchen yourself, unless you're .a practicing, de-i�t.-.yourselfer with a well equi ipec workshop and a handyman husband. For one thing, the pro eliminates trial -and -error costs. He knows what's new, • what's best for your budget, and what is most practical for your family's way of living. He also knows where and when to cut corners, without sacrificing quality or appearance. You're paying for experience when you entrust a kitchen remodeling to a professional who does it day in, day out. Compare this with your once or twice in a' lifetime, and don't apologize if you don't want to do it yourself! ' „,,. lkconlivei The correct lighting pian fOr safety and efficiency often io overlooked by the remodel. Yet lighting is probably the least expensive part of the modeling project, offering lasting( rewards to the home owner. or apartment dweller. Safety, function and fashion these are the big three words to remember when approaching, lighting problems. A minor .con- sideration is ease of cleaning and maintenance. Dirt and dust can cut light by as much as 50 per cent. Fashion is highly important be- cause your lighting fixtures and lamps should harmonize with and complement the other furnish- ings of the room. A leading producer of residen- tial lighting fixtures and lamps, (jLflzjnatjon.. suggest*. this :cltackliit evaluatiflg. yew l * • LIVING R 'e d MI6 tures are being. rsufngiy for decorative eet04ont. A Obandemlier or ceiling firth d considered for general lighting, Lamps provide,- illum: nation•, specific areas. For subtle, d+ native. illurni- nation, downlilts may lam, Reflector bulbs may be re into the ceiling along one bathing light on a particularly dramatic wall, such as brick or stone, or emphasizing an ar- rangement of paintings 011" o prized piece of sculpture. Track lighting offers complete decorating freedom, providing endless opportunities to achieve function and accent lighting, on ideas Trek, til t a a eoneopt of gat light that can be as s the imin,atn, Recommit surf** mimed or ndedby pendant sterna, Themes' movable, adjustable track systems con be 'swiveled, *ogled and pointed in any direc- tion, or grouped for every Lune- • tional design effect. They have applications for every rponl in the hots. BATA ,For safety's sake,, the bath must have clear, strong light. There should be one ceiling fixture recessed or surface- mounted. A cabinet mirror shcld be flanked on either side by fixtures, shielded for shadow -free, glare - free light. If the mirror. is wall -to. well, rho 'She* l a . r shier lamps. RITell,EN!,-There hould. one flonorSIgeneral lighting fiSture for every 50 square feet of space. Task IiiihUng should include wall or cabinet-mountedxt for every, three feet of count space. The sink . should : lit by wall brackets, located 14 to 22 above the appliance to dirge light downward on work areas, BEDR0014- verbead ing fixture and wall switch by the door. Groping for ,lampo in c dark is hazardous. Lamps are ap- propriate for accent and reading.. Larger bedrooms inay use either a large ceiling fixture.. or an Itchen facelift should include ace for major `work areas' Mosthomemakers agree that the kitchen is where they in- variably, spend . a. majority of their time. And they want it to be asModern, :pleasant, • and . con- - -enter Every kitchen should bin, divided into three major "work centres, ' 40cated in relation to the sequence of work to be per- formed there. The Major "work centres" are the refrigeration centre, the sanitary centre and cooking Centre:, Ideally, the sequenceof work in the kitchen moves from storage to mix, on to preparation, then to cook and serve and finally back to tbesink for they Mclean up. Kitchen planners have these c omments on each of the centres: Refrigeration: Obviously built around the refrigerator, this cen- • tre should be located near the door where the supplies enter and should have sufficient drawer, shelf, and storage to handle the numerous kitchen utensils common in today's kitchen. (There should be a minimum of 15 inches of work counter at the opening side of the refrigerator— more, if r,, - sible) . Today's modern si'. • ` • y -side refrigerator - freezer cominbations function more efficiently with work space on both sides of the. appliance. • Sanitary: This centre ,handles both chores Performed in the nuc beta daily' meals and .fthe subsequent clean-up. It is best when located between the range and re- frigerator and should have at least 24 inches. of space: on~each sideof the sink -4 -whether the sink is double or single bowl. In addition to the dishwasher, space must also be planned to store detergents, q cleaning equipment and utensils, and to dispose of trash. A low-cost waste disposer is highly recommended to take care of "wet garbage" while a trash compactor is an effective means of handling solid wastes such as milk containers, egg cartons, cereal boxes, bottles and the like. Used together, a waste disposer and compactor will assure a neater, more sanitary and odor - free kitchen. . Cooking: The best location for the cooking centre is near the dining room and breakfast areas. A counter at each side of the range is important for efficiency as well as safety. There should be a minimum of 12 inches of counter at the side away from the sink, and.p inches minimum between the sink and 'ram. A large amnuhtof storage also is required in this area for pots, pans, trays, utensils,dry foods and condiments. The above guidelines should help you plan the best arrangement of work centres in your new kitchen tolit your needs and the space available. • Kitchen carpentry 'offers wide choice of cabinet styles When it comes to the carpentry of your kitchen, you have a wide choice of manufactured woe d cabinets, steel cabinets, or local custom-made cabinets. 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