save space in your yearly budget include
natural gas ovens or ranges with an
automatic, electric ignition system. These
styles save gas by not having the continual
burn of the pilot light. For efficiency
regarding your dishwasher, many models
have an internal heating system that
enables you to conserve water heating. The
EnergyGuide label will estimate how much
power is needed for the year for you to heat
the water in your dishwasher. Exploring
the amount of money and energy you can
save will reduce the cost of your redesign in
the long run and make more space in your
budget for a kitchen where you’ll want to
eat, stay and love.
PET AMENITIES
the eye in a different direction. A space-making furniture piece such as
a nook bench can sometimes include built-in storage under the lid of
the seat, allowing you to hide kitchen clutter.
Hiding objects to make space is sometimes more obvious than not.
To shed light on your redesign, consider your windows for example.
Evaluate whether they make design sense in their current place.
Additionally, if your windows aren’t providing ample natural light
and if they’re not generating enough air flow when opened, removing
them to make space for more cabinetry might be the best option to
find space when you need it
the most.
Planning for a
spacious kitchen means
concentrating on your main
functional areas including
cooking, baking, prep
areas, refrigeration and
dishwashing. Before your
redesign of the physical
space, plan for savings,
too. Look for the Energy
Star label when you’re
shopping for appliances
such as refrigerators. The
EnergyGuide label on
new models will explain
the amount of electricity
a refrigerator uses in one
year. The difference in used
energy is such that a new
refrigerator uses up to 15
percent less energy than
non-Energy Star models.
Other appliances that help
Four-Legged Luxury
A rising trend for homebuilders is pet
amenities and a residential paradise built
for man’s best friend. From step-in wash
stations featuring handheld sprayers and
designated drying area, to rooms dedicated
to your dog or cat, pet considerations are one of the latest elements in
home design. Your pet is a part of your family and pet-friendly design
can accommodate up to 170 square feet of your home. For some
homeowners this designated space for a pet can also be shared space
in the mud, laundry or utility rooms. Using space as a goal from the
kitchen redo, creating space in the laundry room for your pet can be
easily attained by purchasing a stacked washer and dryer unit.
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