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     Today's consumer is very diverse. An aesthetically pleasing kitchen design has a different meaning to many customers. From the traditional kitchen with solid wood, raised panel doors, a decorative crown moulding, with perhaps a glaze finish; to the contemporary, flat veneer door with sleek stainless handles, aluminum framed glass doors and drawer fronts and the open shelf concept, the consumer is receptive to many design ideas. One desire remains constant, the need for a well-designed, functional kitchen.      A well-planned kitchen is not only pleasing to the eye, but is incredibly efficient. A large work surface such as an island or a peninsula is a valuable space. Even in a small kitchen area, these elements can be implemented to give an appearance of a larger kitchen. If you are fortunate enough to have a spacious kitchen area, a large island is a great investment. The island not only functions as extra storage and work surface, but also as an eating area, and a place for your children to do their homework or crafts. It tends to be a natural gathering place for family and guests.

European style kitchen featuring base drawer cabinets and open shelves, with large island.

     Space in the kitchen not only applies to the exterior. Interior space is also undoubtedly desirable. The capability to utilize all available space in the cabinet can be accomplished using base drawers or roll-outs. We are seeing more kitchen designers implementing base drawer cabinets in the entire kitchen plan. This allows for easy access to pots and pans, bowls and grocery items. Rather than placing your well used items near the front of the cabinet, and reserving the back of the cabinet for the things that are rarely used, base drawers, with full-extension glides make it effortless to gain access to all items.

45" drawer with stainless steel Orga-line cutlery and utensil dividers.

     Organization within the cabinet is also a desired element in today's kitchen design. Accessories are available that compliment the aesthetics of the drawer interior as well as enhance the purpose of the drawer. Divider systems are available for cutlery drawers, as well as pot and pan drawers. Stainless cutlery trays, rail divider systems and plate holders make organization simple. Planning the proper design and function of your kitchen is a worthwhile investment!

Plate holders for organized storage as well as safe and easy mobility - placed in the Tandem Drawer system.