Make it Your House!

What does it take to make a house….your home?

What is a dream home really?  That would depend on your point of view.  To some it would be a Taj Mahal, New York high living, South Beach Deco or wide open spaces.  Whichever your preference there are some things that outlast our ever changing styles and happen to be standard issue for some folks.

We like our homes to be large enough to live but small enough to keep in order.  My favorite kitchen incorporated the family room when we projected the table off the island toward the TV.  We would simply move the sofa and chairs so that our guests felt they were included in the kitchen affairs.

 

But the best thing about this kitchen was the storage.  You know that thing that we can’t have enough of?  The two pantries each had 7 roll-outs (these were 102” tall).  The bottom rollout was deeper to hold larger quantities of stuff like cereal. oil, flour, etc. (we had four kids).

 

The countertop was 2” taller than normal, it was great!  Storage in the toe kicks allowed us a small step ladder, and storage for linens and other flat items went in the toe kick drawers.  Those kicks had push-in latches that popped out when pushed with the toe of your shoe. 

A 12” base cabinet close to the sink housed cleaning supplies in a wire rack for easy access in case of spills.

And let’s not forget to pay tribute to the Double Trash Pullout. 

This hidden object has been the best idea since curtains hung on counter tops.

For all that is said, your dream home is what you want it to be.  You will have to admit these few items will make life easier and make your mark on the kitchen. Try installing some of these things in the bathroom, talk about High Living.  The bottom line is to make room for your favorite conveniences and let everything else fall in place.

For more information contact Ken at Sales@VivianosDesigns.com, visit us at www.VivianosDesign.com or call us at 754-800-7533.