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Show 1C THE GREEN SHEET Spring is here! Time Thursday, April to work on the house and yard. 11, 1985 Center Of Home Activity Often Gets Top Priority Since most homemakers spend a of time in the kitchen, they want it to be as modern, convenient and pleasant as possible. Therefor, when it comes to home improvements, the kitchen often receives top priority. Every kitchen should be divided into three major work centers, located in relation to the sequence of work to be performed. The major areas are the refrigerator center, the sink center and the cooking . great deal mixing center. Side-by-sid- e combinations can be used more efficiently with work space on both sides of the ap- refrigerator-freeze- r pliance. The sink center handles chores performed in the kitchen during preparation of daily meals and the st center. Ideally, the sequence of work in the kitchen moves from storage, mixing and other preparation, then to the cooking and serving and, finally, to the sink, disposer and dishwasher for cleanup. There should be a continuity in all kitchens. Although centers may sound as though they are separate and alone, they are not. They should be reasonably close and, in most cases, the counters between two work centers will be shared. The refrigeration center should be located near the door where the supplies enter and should have sufficient drawer, shelf and counter space to handle the numerous utensils, foodstuffs and small appliances normally used. A minimum of 15 inches of work counter at the opening side of the refrigerator and more if possible is desirable, especially if it is to be the subsequent cleanup. It is best located in am ample area between the range and refrigerator and should have at least 24 inches of counter space on each side, whether the sink is a double or single bowl. In addition to the dishwasher, space should also be planned to store detergent, cleaning equipment and utensils and a means of disposing efficient waste trash, a low-codisposer is recommended to take care of most wet garbage, while a trash compactor is an efficient means of handling solid, wastes. The best location for the cooking is near the dining area. A counter at each side of the range is important for efficiency, as well as for safety. There should be a minimum of 12 inches of counter at the side away from another major center and 24 inches mimimum between the range and another major appliance or sink. A large amount of storage is also required in this area for pots, pans, trays, utensils, dry foods and condiments. Kitchen planning used to mean deciding what color of finish ato use for the cabinets. Today, innovative cabinet manufacturers are offering a wide selection of extras designed to save time and space while making the kitchen a more beautiful place to work. wire baskets are available in a large selection of sizes and can be used for storing anything Plastic-covere- from canned goods to household cleaning items. The baskets attach to metal frames and can be carried conveniently from storage to work area. Large Lazy Susan-typ- e units fit snugly in a corner and revolve a full 360 considerable activity of the home is is quite often at the top of the priority list when it comes to making home improvements. The most functional HEART OF THE HOME . . . With on the kitchen, kitchens have three jrimory work areas. B w degrees. Accessories can make a kitchen look prettier too. New simulated lead glass doors add a unique beauty panels fit into cabinet door frames and add stunning contrast and also are easily cleaned. Some kitchen accessories save counter space. For example, instead of a decorative bread box, a metal bread boxs liner in a drawer is useful. Cutting boards can be mounted like drawers. With compatibility in kitchen design, no homeowner is forced to settle for a dreary, cramped - Shape Is Vital To Kitchen Efficiency Theres a wide choice of kitchen shapes to choose from. Selecting the right one to fit your familys needs can make the difference between a kitchen that runs smoothly and one where the cook has to dodge family members between the refrigerator and the sink. Experts in the field say that one of the first steps in kitchen remodeling is to choose the shape of the room itself. The shape of the kitchen should fit d;Uinnl:iJ:lHii Msms TD to a kitchen. The glass Choose The Right One center centered d the curcumstances and lifestyle of the family. Proper layout will control traffic through the kitchen, ex- tend countertop space and streamline work areas to make meal preparation as efficient as possible. Here are four basic kitchen shapes, eache with its own advantages: - - A kitchen, with appliances placed in a horseshoe arrangement, is considered the most efficient design because the cook js surrounded on three sides by a continuous countertop The counter is unbroken and freem from traffic. One of the work centers in the U can serve as a room divider between the kitchen and family living area. - - In an plan, continuity is generally unbroken. Household traffic is directed away from the cook. This plan is especially good when there is an eating area in or near the kitchen or when an island cabinet is planned. - - The corridor shape offers the advantages of a close grouping of work centers. However, traffic through the area interrupts the work flow. This plan is adaptable to a peninsula or island, which creates an open look and diverts traffic from the area. - - The one-waplan often is used in small apartments and vacation homes, where space is limited. It does not provide an efficient plan for a busy cook because all three work centers are stretched along one wall. Two new kitchen shapes growing kitchen popularity are the kitchen with an and the island. kitchen is an extenThe sion of the plan, with an extra wall for cabinets and appliances. kitchen with an island The offers additional countertop space without cutting off any doorways. ll STARTS TODAY ENDS LUMBER-PLYWOO- SUNDAY D & DOORS CUT TO SIZE 00 nans a sais oo " U33T RfMTUJvl Fine Quality Furniture at Budget Prices !' 1735 South Redwood Rd. gsuv4 Open 9 6 Weekdays;. Sat. 9 ip m. ACE Dvlivvr 941 1121 'BUILDERS MARI 3555 I i m Wail 3500 South n Granger |
