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Are You Trying To Create A Luxurious Look While Planning Your Compact Bathroom Designs?
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Are you looking for some great luxury bathroom designs to use on a small space?
Although many homeowners think they have to give up the dream of having a luxurious bathroom if they have only a small space to work with, the reality is that there are numerous small bathroom design floor plans and compact bathroom designs that you can utilize in order to achieve a luxurious bathroom, despite being pressed for space.
Some basics you will need to keep in mind when designing a luxurious bathroom within a small space include…
It’s All About the Shower
Although you are working with a small space, it doesn’t mean your shower has to be bare-bone basic. By eliminating a tub, you can enjoy a larger shower — and you can make it even more luxurious by choosing a rain-shower head and multiple body jets. By creating a shower base that is curved rather than square, you can also create the illusion of extra space in your bathroom.
Minimize The Sink
Bulky sinks don’t belong in compact bathroom designs, as they only make the bathroom look crowded and small. Consider installing a pedestal sink to create a luxurious look, while saving on space. You can always install wall cabinets in order to enjoy added storage space.
Keep Organized
Luxury bathroom designs always incorporate ways to keep the bathroom looking tidy, but this is even more important when you are working within a small space. Cluttered rooms look smaller, so be sure to include storage devices such as shower caddies, shelving and baskets in order to keep your bathroom tidy.
Brighten It Up
Luxury bathroom designs also include plenty of lighting so you can accurately apply makeup, comfortably get dressed, and otherwise enjoy your bathroom area. Lighting is also an important component of compact bathroom designs because it helps make the space look bigger; be sure to use plenty of lighting and to incorporate mirrors and sliding glass doors to help open up the space.
The reality is that you don’t have to give up your dreams of luxury just because you have a small bathroom space. By implementing the same tricks that are used within small bathroom design floor plans, by adding plenty of luxury items to your décor, you will be sure to get the results that you will truly love. A small bathroom can offer a luxurious bathroom experience.
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Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen Zones – Remodeling Kitchens Four Kitchen Zones Kitchen Designs and Proper Kitchen Planning for New Kitchens
Monday, January 19th, 2009
Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen Zones
Food Prep Cooking Baking Cleaning
Kitchen Zone One: Food Prep
The food prep zone is the area of the kitchen where you slice and dice. If your kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate an island cabinet, the food prep zone would be well placed there. It’s helpful to include another sink for rinsing fruits and vegetables, as well as including a refrigerator drawer for milk and eggs if your main refrigerator isn’t easily accessible.
In your food prep zone include:
Pullouts
Drawer for knives
Drawers for mixing, measuring and serving items
Pullout trash center
Kitchen Zone Two: Baking Zone
This area is built for fun! 
The baking zone of the kitchen is where cookies, breads, and casseroles come to life. Aside from the appropriate countertop space and material (marble slabs work best for rolling dough), you’ll need to keep a number of your kitchen’s supplies within easy reach.
Include:
Drawers for storing small items like cookie cutters
Storage Bins for flour and sugar
Pull Out Tray divider for baking sheets and pizza pans
Drop down cookbook rack
Drawers for rolling pins, measuring cups, and teaspoons
Easy-to-reach cabinet space for heavy casserole dishes and mixing bowls
Storage for oven mitts, pot holders, and trivets
Divided utensil storage for spatulas and wooden spoons
Pop-up stand for your mixer
Kitchen Zone Three: Cooking Zone
The cooking zone is always a hot place to be. The kitchen’s cooking zone is where fire enters the picture. Centered around the range or cook top, this is the spot where stir-fry, spaghetti, and sauces and steaks sizzle. You may want to keep your microwave and toaster oven here as well.
Include:
Deep drawers for pans
Shallow drawers for pot lids
Spice drawer (or cleverly hidden racks in pull outs)
Microwave cabinet for concealing and saving countertop space
Utensil drawer for spatulas and spoons
Kitchen Zone Four: Cleaning Zone
Next to your sink and dishwasher, the cleaning area of the kitchen is the home of water and washing. Keep “water dependent products” like your coffeemaker and salad spinner nearby. You’ll also be emptying the last bits of lasagna and soup into containers here, so keep storage supplies nearby. Include space for an adequate number of cleaning and drying supplies, as well as a convenient way to store clean dishware.
Include:
Pullout rack for dishtowels
Plate rack for storing daily or occasional dinnerware
Under sink pullout for dish washing detergent and cleaner
Tilt out sink tray for sponges. Drawer for aluminum foil, paper, and plastic wrap storage
Pullout drawer for Tupperware, divided for lids and containers
Although not directly involved in the four zones of the kitchen remember the “dining zone.” There is more flexibility involved with designing your eating area, however do consider adding easily accessible storage for tablecloths, place-mats, napkins, or infrequently used chinaware.
Footnotes: Although used in this article the word Remodelings may not be an official word.
Topics of Article Include:
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Zones
Kitchen Remodelings
Kitchen Planning
Kitchen Designs
New Kitchens
Kitchen Zones
Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen Zones
Remodeling Kitchens Four Kitchen Zones
Kitchen Designs and Proper Kitchen Planning for New Kitchens
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