<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0cm 0pt"><font size="3" color="#990000">Cut Kitchen Chaos with Orderly Cabinets</font></h2><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt">(ARA) – Over the years, the kitchen has morphed from a space strictly used to chop, dice, chat and dine, into a domestic sanctuary where all household activity takes place. This increase in activity has made the kitchen a very busy place. In order to keep kitchen chaos to a minimum, cabinet manufacturers are offering more time-saving accessories to make cabinetry more functional and practical without compromising style.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt"><div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/2b.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/2b.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt"></span></p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt"><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">"As families continue to spend more time in the kitchen than any other room in the house, homeowners want customizing options that are convenient, provide extra storage space and make their life easier," says Connie Edwards, certified kitchen designer, certified bathroom designer and director of design for Shenandoah Cabinetry. Edwards offers some valuable tips when remodeling your kitchen, so that your cabinetry can work harder for you, whatever the chore: </p> <strong>Food Prep:</strong> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Specialty drawer inserts can help free up countertop space and speed up food preparation:</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A cutlery divider keeps silverware organized.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Spice drawer inserts organize spice bottles and keeps their labels up, offering quick and easy access in the cooking area.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A knife section insert protects knives and keeps them close at hand while chopping.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Drawers that act as double duty — regular drawer storage plus a cutting board — maximize drawer space and keep the cutting board within an arms reach.</p> <strong>Cooking:</strong> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Base cabinet accessories are practical and particularly amenable to cooking:</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A roll-out tray divider slides out of the cabinet, keeping cookie sheets, muffin tins and serving trays upright and easy to access.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A roll-out base pot and pan organizer brings everything into view, keeping pots, pans and lids easily accessible and organized. </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A base liter bottle cabinet is ideal for storing tall bottles, such as olive oil, cooking wines, and soy sauce, and keeps them handy when cooking.</p> <strong>Cleanup:</strong> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">When storing cleaning products in the kitchen, think about all the hidden spaces; under the countertop is a space just waiting to be utilized and organized:</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Tilt-out trays keep sinks and countertops clear of sponges and scrub brushes.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A sink base door storage kit puts the back of your sink door to good use, keeping cleaning solutions handy.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A wastebasket that slides out when the cabinet door is pulled forward is a great way to hide garbage with attractive cabinetry and can even be used for recyclables.</p> <strong>Storage:</strong> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Storage continues to be the number one concern among consumers, and there many attractive accessories available to manage this task:</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Turn utility cabinet doors into super storage bins and add swing out cabinets to maximize storage potential; shelves swing forward, so nothing gets lost.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Pole-free Lazy Susans in base and wall cabinets provide more valuable shelf space and keep items in clear view.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* Tame the clutter of grocery store bags with a storage container/dispenser that attaches to the back of the cabinet door.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* An appliance garage is a terrific way to keep the counter clear of clutter by using it to tuck away blenders, mixers and coffee pots.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">* A built-in wine rack creates an eye-catching storage solution for wine lovers, and stem glass holders create a beautiful home for glassware and save cabinet space.</p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="280" height="430"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/13a.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/13a.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="280" height="430"></embed></object></div> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Visit your local home center and talk to a kitchen designer about what kinds of cabinetry options and organizational accessories are available to fit your lifestyle. Shenandoah Cabinetry, sold exclusively at Lowe’s, recently launched a new OrganizationOptions program, offering even more options to help save time, control clutter and maximize storage. For more
information and to view an assortment of kitchen design ideas, visit www.shenandoahcabinetry.com. </p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt">Courtesy of ARAcontent</span></p></span><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt"></span></p>
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