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Looking for your kitchen design feedback!Squidoo: Kitchen layouts: Kitchen floor plans for real working kitchens

2011-03-28T01:14:24Z

I'm writing a book :) Not just another pretty-picture or idea book, but something very practical and useful to anyone building or remodeling a kitchen.
I've added a poll to the Kitchen Layouts lens which asks you what the most challenging parts of building a kitchen are. I encourage you to take a look and let me know your opinion, so I can make sure I'm covering the right topics!
http://www.squidoo.com/kitchen_plans

Best Kitchen Cabinets updated Sat Dec 3 2011 1:26 pm ESTSquidoo: Best Kitchen Cabinets

2011-12-03T19:26:23Z

The best kitchen cabinets for you may not be the same as those for your neighbor, the show house across town, or the cool kitchen in the latest shelter magazine. The factors you need to consider are only partly to do with the cabinets themselves: others depend on how you use your kitchen and your personality.

Pantry Designs updated Mon Nov 28 2011 11:48 am ESTSquidoo: Pantry Designs

2011-11-28T17:48:44Z

Pantries are popular again, and for good reason! Find out how pantry designs can help you make the most of the space you have in your kitchen. A pantry is a great way to improve the way your kitchen works and looks, and get more storage space without sacrificing square footage.

Kitchen Designs and Remodeling Headquarters updated Fri Jun 17 2011 3:08 pm EDTSquidoo: Kitchen Designs and Remodeling Headquarters

2011-06-17T21:08:52Z

Kitchen Designs and Remodeling

Welcome to all lenses about kitchen designs, kitchen remodeling, kitchen ideas - anything that has to do with designing, planning, remodeling, building or renovating a kitchen. Not recipes though - there are lots of other places for those.

 

Got pictures of your classy kitchen reno? Make a lens with them and post it here!

Kitchen Remodel Ideas updated Sat Dec 3 2011 1:25 pm ESTSquidoo: Kitchen Remodel Ideas

2011-12-03T19:25:26Z

There's no shortage of kitchen remodel ideas out there in the world of the web, books, and magazines. In fact the problem is more how to pick, rather than how to find! This page will help you find ideas, choose those which are likely to work for you and your kitchen, change them around so that they fit your circumstances, and incorporate the best ideas into your plans.

Kitchen Design Software updated Thu Dec 1 2011 11:28 am ESTSquidoo: Kitchen Design Software

2011-12-01T17:28:50Z

The kitchen is the hardest room in the house to plan. What with appliances, cabinets, plumbing lines, electrical fixtures, eating areas, multiple sinks, ventilation, and on and on, there's a huge load of stuff to keep track of.

Kitchen design software is your support in this effort. You can try things out, save concepts, move stuff around, even create lists of what's need to buy, all from your computer. Some is meant to run on your own computer, some runs from a website; some is simple, basic and free, some is geared to pro designers and with a cost to match, but there's something out there to suit you and your needs.

Visit my main sites to learn more about kitchen design online .

Kitchen Paint Colors updated Wed Nov 30 2011 11:56 pm ESTSquidoo: Kitchen Paint Colors

2011-12-01T05:56:19Z

Picking kitchen paint colors.... do you love it or do you dread it? Fear not, help is here. Paint can be the best, easiest, quickest and cheapest way to add a jolt of color or a soothing background to your new or remodeled kitchen. Even if all you're seeking is a quick kitchen makeover, kitchen paint colors have the potential to make it stunning.

Kitchen Cabinet Colors updated Fri Nov 25 2011 11:52 am ESTSquidoo: Kitchen Cabinet Colors

2011-11-25T17:52:09Z

So many of the kitchens we see pictured nowadays have white or stained-wood cabinets, that you might think those are the only choices. Nothing could be further from the truth! Kitchen cabinet colors span a wide spectrum and you should make sure you see the full range available before you make your decision, as it can have a huge effect on the feel of the room. As well, many people nowadays are using more than one finish or color for their kitchen cabinets, with different colors on top and bottom cabinets, or one color on the perimeter cabinets and a different one on the island. Read on to discover more, and for more how-to and inspiration, visit Kitchen Makeovers!

Get Started Decluttering Your Kitchen updated Tue Dec 6 2011 3:38 pm ESTSquidoo: Get Started Decluttering Your Kitchen

2011-12-06T21:38:17Z

If you got rid of everything which doesn't belong in your kitchen, wouldn't it be less stressful to bake a cake or simply pull out a snack and relax with a magazine? Decluttering can improve ANY kitchen space, big or small, no matter how well or badly it's laid out. Read on to discover the kinds of items you can easily declutter with no reduction in how well your kitchen works!

Help the Environment by Recycling: Kitchen Recycle Bins updated Fri Dec 2 2011 12:19 pm ESTSquidoo: Help the Environment by Recycling: Kitchen Recycle Bins

2011-12-02T18:19:22Z

In most homes, the kitchen produces by far the most garbage of any room. Learn here how to help the environment by recycling and cut down the amount of kitchen garbage you produce (by reducing, reusing and recycling). It takes a little time, but once you have systems set up it's not hard to do. For lots of information on planning your kitchen, visit Kitchen Layouts and Floorplans

Kitchen Tiles: Tiles for your kitchen wall, floor and backsplash updated Sat Feb 4 2012 1:09 pm ESTSquidoo: Kitchen Tiles: Tiles for your kitchen wall, floor and backsplash

2012-02-04T19:09:15Z

An overview of how to use ceramic, glass and stone tiles in the kitchen: on the walls, on the floor, and especially as backsplashes. Tile can be a great wall surface in the kitchen - or an ongoing annoyance, depending on the choices made in planning and installing. Two important questions to ask in the planning stage are: where do I want to install tile on my kitchen walls, and why?

Kitchen Design: layout your own kitchen remodel ideas updated Tue Feb 7 2012 11:11 am ESTSquidoo: Kitchen Design: layout your own kitchen remodel ideas

2012-02-07T17:11:02Z

If you're planning to make your own kitchen design layout, you have plenty of choice on how to get started. On this page I'll show you two good ways to start, and you'll also get a variety of ideas that you can use in your own kitchen design. The first way to get started is to begin with the kitchen floor plan and how it functions. That means, you look at the way your appliances are laid out, how the traffic flows, where you store food and equipment in relation to where it's used, etc. The second way flows from the style of the kitchen you desire. Whether you love cottage, Tuscan, or contemporary minimalism, you can design your kitchen to fit.

IKEA Kitchen Cabinets FAQ updated Sun Jan 29 2012 2:16 pm ESTSquidoo: IKEA Kitchen Cabinets FAQ

2012-01-29T20:16:46Z

IKEA makes the best-known range of RTA (ready-to-assemble) kitchen cabinets ever. Get answers to your questions about IKEA kitchens here - and if you have a question that I haven't answered, check the Links List below for more places to find information, or ask your question in the guestbook and I'll do my best to find the answer for you. Photo credits: model kitchen pictures by kevinw1

Custom Kitchen Islands: Materials, Details and Shapes that Function Well and Look Great updated ...Squidoo: Custom Kitchen Islands: Materials, Details and Shapes that Function Well and Look Great

2012-01-26T17:09:31Z

You don't have to settle for a boring standard kitchen island, even if you're using stock cabinets in your kitchen - custom kitchen islands are for everyone! There are dozens of ways to customize and personalize your new island so that it really stands out and becomes a focal point. Custom kitchen islands vary from the totally custom-made and custom-finished island to match your custom cabinets, to a much cheaper island made out of standard size countertops and cabinets put together in unusual ways to give a custom look. If you're planning an island in your kitchen, don't assume that it has to match the perimeter cabinets in cabinet finish, countertop material, or height: you can use the island to give your kitchen a distinctive custom look. Read on to learn about the many ways to create a custom kitchen island which fits you, your kitchen, and your lifestyle, then visit the Custom Kitchen Islands page at http://www.floorplanskitchen.com for lots more tips for creating a custom kitchen island, plus potential gotchas and difficulties to avoid as you plan. Photo credits: IKEA Model Kitchen photos copyright kevinw1. Others: public domain.

Kitchen layouts: Kitchen floor plans for real working kitchens updated Sun Mar 6 2011 7:10 pm CSTSquidoo: Kitchen layouts: Kitchen floor plans for real working kitchens

2011-03-07T01:10:16Z

Whether you plan to design your new kitchen yourself, or hire a kitchen designer, the more information you have, the better. Start here for examples and information, then visit my kitchen floor plans and layouts site for more detailed information.

Of course, you can also consult some of the many great kitchen planning books that are available, but if you're looking for actual help for a functional kitchen layout, be choosy - most of the kitchen books out there are more about pretty pictures and style than they are about whether your new kitchen will allow you to cook efficiently.

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