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WHTY MUEEPRSS, WEDNESDAY, MARCII 18 1991, PAGEý 21 Good-,desig.n for the, kitchen itchens inthe .190S: tradition with a modem nfaoe Kitchens are1 taking on 'a renewed importiýnce in the '90s as, thyreturn o eng te focal points of home activity, said members of the Toronto Home Builders' Association (THBA) recently.- Mornie Wolfmnan, president of Paris Kitchens, said itchens are becorning more farnily room-oriented as the old-fashioried, open-kitchèn concept - where the kitchen., dining- and living rooms essentially form one great room -- erjoys renewed popularity. "There is also a trend to entertain at home rather than gong out to resturants; not just bUcauseof economnics, but because it's more fun and personal. People today,-including a lot of men, love to prepare food at home Ites a great couple actiity," he said. Regarding design, Wolfmnan said naany new kitchens feature' lighter, brighter cabinet finishes, 90 -that they are airy-looking and cheerful to work in. In -addition, there is a strong move toward a "furniture look' in cabinets, such as the use of solid oak 'or oak veneers. And "the use Of muldin to create, an eye-pleaiok is veiy much in vogue," he said. "Kitehen design as it relates te function is veiy importn," said Wolfznan. "Agood itceni complemented by ail its parts, including counters, tiles, lianeslighingandflooring." aP nallyhtm hand is a growing number of convenience-oriented cabinets on the market toda, such as cabinets with built-in garbage cane and tray sections for quick and easy storage of utensils," he said. Klaus Bogner, general manager for Normac Kitehens Ltd., said convenience extras can also include pot and pan drawers, and rol-out units. "More and more people are also aing for a slide-out garbage container from Euop -tatfétue eart compartments," he said. "The emphasis today is te make kitchens as, usable as possible. Consumers are- much more tâm.-ccaious now dhm in the past and therefore are willing te pay for convenience.- In fact, iàany of them, particularly empty-nesters, insist on, having, convenience features," said Bogner. . I ternis of design, Bogner said the dlean European look, which can include framelesa cabinets with concealed hinges and obscured 'handies, and built-in, compact appliances, is in demand. 'Bill Greer, sales manager for Raywval Ltd., concurs. He said the growing number of workIng couples in recent' years has resulted in a greater demand for itchens that offer "simplicity, SER PAGE 22 Tail Bookcase SALE50 78H i33Wz iD (SOP) Jfyou'veevertried to cook in abadly designed kitchen, you know how important it is to get the ar- rangement right. There are several stepsto getting a good design - before you even think about buying the first appli- ance or cabinet., Anyone,.who is thinking about a new kitchen should: *'Research the subject. Check the Iibrary for design books, read ail the Iatest magazines. Not only will it give you a good sense of what you like, it wilI also let you know whfât's nlew and what's available. It makes people literate, whether they're taking their ideas to a consultant or heading for a lumberyard.. *Set your.budget, even if it's just a rough estimate. Kitchen renova- tion costs can range from fairly low (for new cabinet doors and paint, or a wall of cabinets, for instance) to something stratospheric for customn carpentry and exoticfinishes. You'll save everyone time (and youlrself anguish) by being practical about your limits. *Don't rush out and.buy' some.- thing large - like'a huge refrigera- tor- or something specific - like a left-hinged refrigerator that can't be changed to the right - and ex- pect to design the kitchen around it. If may work, but more likely it will be a huge impediment in the design process. Wait until you know ex- actly what you need and where it's .going to go. - Assess how you use the space. Are there kids and dogs inthi.s.room, or is this a couple who both work and corne home and microwave eve'ry night? How many cooks are there, what kinds of things do they cook? Those are the things that have an impact on design. Once you've done some back- ground research, you can begin formulating a plan. You may wânt to hire *à kitchen designer. Some designers work as consultants, on a' per-hour basis, and are flexible enough to work with any budget. Hlome-improvement centres and stores that seil thé equipment often have experts on staff who can help you work out a plan (tough the'as- sistance may be tied to purchase). Good measurements are critical to a successful designý - first be- cause almost ai cabinets are-con- structed in basic dimensions, gener- ally with 3-inch increments. A mis- take as small as a fractioi of aninch can throw the whole roomf out of whack. Wall spaces should be rneasured from trim edge to the next trim ed ge or corner. (Architectural plan s may measure only the opening, flot what's around it.) If you've ever been burdened with a tiny kitchen, you may, think bigger. is better. That's flot neces- sarily so. A huge kitchen can mean a lot of unnecessary steps. The Wôodcraft Home Office. Big business with ail the comforts- of ho me.' In l our continuing desire to provide good, solid fumiture for ever-changing modem lifestyles, the people at Woodcraft are intioducing'flbc Home Office". Whetber you brin& work home sometinies or do ail your business ___________________at home, we can now provide the wouidng surfaces and storage facilities a ~ snall business requires. And when that srnall business grows' we'll be reaIy vvih the board- xoom table. 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