Plan a Kitchen Around Everyday Tasks
Map the way you unload groceries, wash food, prepare ingredients and clear dishes.
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Layouts, cabinetry and thoughtful details for the hardest working room in the home.
Decide Whether Your Kitchen Needs an Island
An island is useful only when the surrounding space remains comfortable.
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Choose Kitchen Cabinets for Daily Use
Look inside the cabinet as carefully as you examine its door.
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Use Drawers to Improve Kitchen Storage
Drawers can bring the contents of lower cabinets into view without reaching into a dark corner.
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Choose a Kitchen Worktop by How You Cook
Consider heat, staining, cleaning and repair when comparing worktop samples.
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Design a Kitchen Backsplash That Is Easy to Clean
Think about where splashes actually land around the sink and cooking area.
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Light Kitchen Work Surfaces Clearly
General ceiling lighting can leave the worktop in shadow when you stand between the light and the task.
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Plan a Pantry That Keeps Food Visible
Measure the foods and containers you actually buy before choosing shelf spacing.
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Make a Galley Kitchen Feel More Comfortable
Keep the main working route clear and place the most frequently used items within easy reach.
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Choose Handles That Suit Kitchen Doors
Try handles with your hand rather than judging them only in a photograph.
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Decide Whether to Reface or Replace Cabinets
Refacing can make sense when cabinet boxes are sound, dry and arranged in a useful layout.
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Select a Kitchen Sink for Your Routine
Think about the largest pan or tray you wash and the worktop space you can spare.
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