The Details That Matter

When we design a kitchen we divide the space into areas for food preparation, clean up, and if there is sufficient room, dining. Many of our clients want an island. They are great for food preparation, can double as a dining table and often serve as the focal point of a new kitchen.

For our clients who entertain frequently we recommend placing a prep-sink in an island and the main sink, used for cleanup, in another location to prevent dirty pots and pans and dishes from piling up on the island. The location of the sink on the island depends on the island’s size. If the island is less than nine feet, we typically will place the sink at one end of the island to maximize the space for food preparation. Island sinks also need to account for the height of the faucet. The taller the faucet is, the more prevalent it becomes.

We create clean lines for contemporary kitchens by specifying panels for the dishwasher and refrigerator, locating the microwave either in a hidden cabinet or as a cut out in a base cabinet and specify pop up outlets that disappear into the countertop. Pop-ups also represent a great solution in areas where there are no wall cabinets to hide the plug molding strip.

If our clients tell us that a coffee maker, toaster or other small appliance will sit on a countertop, we locate an electrical outlet behind it. This helps to hide the electrical cord.

To create consistency of image, we will coordinate the colors of wall outlets and plug molding to complement the backsplash.

Lighting can make or break a space. Under-cabinet lighting illuminates the countertop making it easier to prep and cook meals. This is achieved by locating the light at the front of the cabinet. If the light is placed at the back of the cabinet, it will illuminate the backsplash instead.

Other significant details that make a new kitchen more enjoyable include a divider in deeper base cabinets for pot lid storage, adding soap dispensers and an air switch to provide a clean look for counters and backsplashes and even countersinking the screw on a Lazy Susan cabinet to prevent a bi-fold door from scratching an adjacent cabinet.

Kitchens and baths are the most used rooms in a home. When a client partners with our showroom to create their dream space, we understand that the little details – often never considered – make all the difference. If you would like to explore the possibility of an extraordinary space in your home, please give us a call at 215-657-6110 or visit our showroom at 2124 Moreland Road, Abington, PA 19001.