Offering fresh design ideas, real-life solutions, top product picks, and advice from the pros, Kitchen and Bath Ideas inspires and empowers the reader to create a beautiful kitchen or bath that fits her family and lifestyle.
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1 electric ideals Typically less expensive than gas or dual-fuel models, electric ranges and cooktops with smooth glass cooking surfaces are also popular because they’re easy to wipe clean with a soapy cloth. 2 all about the Btus Commercial-style ranges, opposite, often boast impressively high Btus for more heat and faster cooking. British thermal units, or Btus, measure energy output. Look closely, and you’ll discover that only one burner on a typical cooktop is equipped with a higher Btu rating. 3 double duty A double-oven range, below, allows you to prepare multiple recipes at different temperatures. Bonus: You can save energy by firing up only the smaller oven. 4 countertop helpers Small appliances, such as toasters and mixers, above, are a cook’s best friends. Plan enough counter and storage space…
“Ask your appliance showroom if you can take a ‘test drive’ by bringing in a recipe and seeing how it turns out on the appliance you are considering. The look, touch, and test rule is crucial for such a major purchase.” —KERRIE KELLY, OWNER AND INTERIOR DESIGNER, KERRIE KELLY DESIGN LAB, SACRAMENTO Grocery shopping habits help determine a suitable refrigerator. Consider what you enjoy preparing and how often you shop for food. As for cooking, a homeowner who prepares every meal from scratch may need more precision cooking appliances than someone who prefers convenience cooking.” —KATHRYN O’DONOVAN, DESIGNER, NORMANDY DESIGN BUILD REMODELING, HINSDALE, ILLINOIS “TAKE CAREFUL, DETAILED MEASUREMENTS BEFORE YOU ORDER! THE NO. 1 REASON FOR A KITCHEN REMODEL IS THAT NEW UNITS DON’T FIT INTO THE OLD APPLIANCE SPACE.”…
1 open for activity An open layout eases traffic flow, while a tightened work core, above, makes meal prep more efficient. One side of the island offers seating; that and an adjacent window seat make this kitchen a popular hangout. 2 two tone The kitchen’s dark-stained oak cabinets and floors, above, match the home’s original woodwork. The white island, backsplash, and upper cabinets balance the wood surfaces so they don’t feel heavy and dark. 3 cleanup zone The working side of the island, left, is all business, thanks to a dishwasher on one end, a trash/recycling pullout on the other, and generous counter space on either side of the sink. Putting the sink in the island rather than on the perimeter allows the cook to keep tabs on kitchen activity…
