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% Exterior Panels Move In To Brighten Interiors KITCHEN MODERNIZATION BEGINS WITH EFFICIENT organization of the working area, and usually involves replacement of at least some major appliances^ Then, almost any decorating idea can be developed around the basic plan. Suggestion here is for a kitchen with an Oriental theme. From Hotpoint. Id Porch Makes Space For odern Country Kitchen If even extensive remodeling won't sufficiently improve an undersized, obsolete kitchen, it may be best to start a new kitchen from scratch in another room. That's what the owners of a 30-year-old farmhouse did with beautiful success. The original kitchen suffered from cramped quarters, poor layout, small windows and narrow entrances. By applying the magic touch of imagination, and with the use of modern wood windows and doors, they transformed an old-fashioned, little-used porch into a spacious kitchen of streamlined efficiency. The old kitchen was turned into a guest room. Room Gains Several Assets To preserve the architectural style and outdoor look of the porch, the new kitchen was styled with a country flavor. The sloping roof line was retained, and the original rafters were encased in pine and treated to a dark, glossy staining. Screens that had enclosed the porch were replaced with df the house, and for an addi- touch, this same siding was handsome ponderosa pine tionally rustic and decorative repeated inside the kitchen. casement windows. By using two types of stock wood windows -- floor-to-ceiling sliding windows in the dining area of the kitchen, and over-thecounter casements in the kitchen proper -- the room gained several important assets. It had a high-fashion, contemporary decor, there was an abundance of light and air, and the view was expanded. Wood casement windows, which open out with the turn of a handle, hadSan added advantage: they could easily be reached and operated. The original' doorway connecting the porch and house was widened from three to seven-and-a-half feet to enhance the feeling of spaciousness and permit light from the new kitchen windows to reach the adjoining room. New Door Installed A stock ponderosa pine wood and glass door--repeating the wide visibility of the windows -- was installed as an outside entrance to the kitchen. The dimensions of the new kitchen were now nine-and-a-half by 21 feet. The new layout provided extensive countertop space for food preparation, and a modern range and refrigeratorfreezer. Cabinet sizes and countertop widths were varied to suit their use. This makes the most of available wall and floor space, and aliows three people to work in the kitchen comfortably. Plywood panels on the exterior of modern homes are gradually moving inside. This comes as something of a surprise to the plywood manufacturers because they didn't plan it that way. Exterior panels such as Texture One-Eleven, reverse board and batten, rough or brushed cedar and striated panels were meant to be just that -- attractive, durable exterior siding. But builders and architects -- even homeowners themselves -- decided these attractive sidings were just as attractive inside today's homes. Exterior plywood panels have been showing up indoors paiticularly in children's bedrooms, recreation rooms and dining areas near the kitchen. Even in the living room, the panels can present an attractive, graceful appearance. The reasoning behind this is sound, in view of today's trend toward casual, carefree living. In addition, these panels are easy to install, inexpensive to buy, and their rugged surfaces stand up well In home areas where children live and play. Staining the panels is simple, and the finished product can look like a professional job, even done by the weekend handyman. Many types of panels have lapped edges, making it simple for the amateur carpenter to install a complete wall with tight, inconspicuous joints. Even more important to the do-it-yourselfer, plywood panels need not be joined at the seams with plaster and tape. When panels do not have lapped edges, they are merely butted together to form an attractive wall surface. Installation on studs or over existing walls is speedyand easy. Vinyl Wallpaper Takes Hard Wear For heavy duty areas such as baths or kitchens- where heat and steam may be big factors, vinyl wallpapers are a wise choice. These papers are especially designed to look better for longer under adverse conditions. Because of their ragged qualities, they can be scrubbed for spot cleaning without going over the entire wall or ceiling areas. Local wallpaper stores and departments carry selections of vinyl papers in handsome color and pattern combinations. Don't Skimp! Remember, today's kitchen has to hold from 85 to 110 utensils of all shapes and sizes. Don't skimp on cabinet and counter space! Ample countertop work space and appropriate cabinet storage should be located near the food preparation, cooking and cleanup centers of the kitchen. MAKING TOUCH-UPS. Pipe cleaners, bent double, are handy for doing paint touch-up jobs that call for a tiny brush. Paint dabs on smoothly, and there's no brush cleaning. (Eilatnm Iratgtwd iianii (Erafteft ETAL CRAFT by SCHROEDER FOR GRACIOUS SUMMER LIVING ^ Outdoor Patio Furniture i Shop In McHenry j Don't Buy Yet!) Check Us First For Air Conditioning fi W i • Unusual Mail Boxes • Indoor Lighting Fixtures most Weather Vanes counter was designed a 10-inch overhang on One with each side which can be lifted and used as a snack or breakfast bar. Exterior siding for the new ! room was matched to the rest METAIXRAFT, INC. 1519 South Route 31, Mc Henry, Illinois Phone 815-385-0950 LEI & RAY mm -- EleeMeal Contracting -- Hotpoint Appliances-Sales & Service § 1005 N* Front st- McHenry. III. §> Phone 385-0882 1 ' " . . . . . . . v . . . . v . . s