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A Recipe for Results

Photography by Stacey Brandford

Posted on Nov 9, 2012

Fabulous Flooring - ktichen after
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After Kitchen

Episode 4

There are many important decisions to be made when your kitchen is getting a facelift. Your appliances are the workhorses of the room, but don't assume that all refrigerators, stoves and dishwashers are created equal. With many options to choose from, you'll be able to find the ones that fit your lifestyle, cooking habits, and budget perfectly. So be sure to do your homework and pick the appliances that offer all the options you need to make every meal at home a gourmet feast!

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A Range Of Choices

Great style and good prices aren't always mutually exclusive. Even a 30" range can offer professional styling features - 5 burners, power elements and sleek steel knobs are all available in an everyday sized model. You can get top notch performance and all the features you want in the snack bracket you can afford.

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LG 5.4CF Range - Item #255497

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Refrigerator

If sleek styling is your mandate, be sure to consider a counter depth refrigerator. A counter depth model is designed to tie in seamlessly with your standard depth lower cabinets so the refrigerator doesn't protrude too far out into the circulation space of the kitchen (and saves up to 5" in depth). And when it comes to choices, you can forgo the standard side-by-side model and explore your options - with double french doors, an in-door dispensing system, and double freezer drawers, you'll be able to keep your food fresh - and easy to access!

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LG Counter Depth Fridge - Item #406113

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The Backsplash

Think of your backsplash as a place to make your very own signature design statement. You may not have money in your budget to use decorative marble all over your floor, but a backsplash is only 1.5 feet tall in most areas, so you won't need too much square footage. Look for materials and colours that incorporate the palette of your overall kitchen scheme and your backsplash will act as a unifying element to tie it all together. This kitchen features grey lower cabinets and creamy white upper cabinets, and this swirled marble mosaic blends both beautifully.

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Terra Verre Silver Lining 2"x4" Tile Backsplash - Item #303254

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Microwave

Integrating a microwave into your kitchen layout is often an afterthought since many people don't consider it a major appliance. If you don't want to end up with the microwave sitting on your counter, why not plan to tuck it in under the counter in an out of the way, but easy-to-access spot? With room to spare, you can add a large drawer beneath the microwave which comes in handy for stashing re-usable food containers, baking accessories, or even recycling.

Source Guide:

All materials available at Lowe's

 

kitchen supplier Schuler | kitchen doors Boardwalk Maple Door in Harbour Mist Schuler | kitchen doors Key Largo Maple Door in Divinity Schuler | perimeter counters Viatera Quartz - Denali LG | island counter Viatera Quartz - Natural Limestone LG | blender Deluxe Die Cast Blender Cuisinart 362310 | sink faucet Bellera Pulldown Stainless Steel Kohler 311458 | bar faucet Annabelle 1H Bar w/Soap Dish SEN Moen 356586 | bar sink 18 Gauge 18-10 Stainless Steel Undermount Kindred KSR1UA/9 | fridge LG Counter Depth Fridge LG 406113 | range LG 5.4CF Range LG 255497 | dishwasher LG Stainless Steel Dishwasher LG 316253 | sink Stainless Steel Double Bowl Kitchen Sink 19x30 Kindred 266797 | handle Bamboo Drawer Pulls Hickory 384925 | knobs 30mm Victorian Glass Knobs Hickory 253493 | backsplash Silver Lining 2"x4" Tile Backsplash Terra Verre 303254 | lighting Pendant Lights Portfolio 269833 | toaster Four Slice Stainless Steel Toaster Cuisinart 270847 | microwave Genius Inverter 20" 698S Panasonic 342340 | baseboard 19/32" x 6-1/4" MDF Base Evertrue 165037 | casing 1" x 3-1/4" MDF Case (PT3) Evertrue 85847 | door stop 3/8" x 1-3/16" Primed Evertrue 268600 | chair rail 1" x 2-7/8" MDF CHRL (L300) Evertrue 85834 | tongue & groove paneling 4" x 8' Cottage V-Joint Pine Plank Paneling C&C Wood Products Ltd. 261978 | door knobs RP Hancock Privacy Knob Weiser 315565 | hardwood floor 5 _" Natural Walnut Engineered Hardwood Mohawk 325089 | pot lights 6 Pack 3 in. GU10 White Gimbal Kit Utilitech 271157